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#45 Student Engagement and Other Best Practices with DL Veteran Liz Huson of Erie 2 BOCES
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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Liz Huson, Distance Learning Specialist at Erie 2 BOCES, for a dynamic discussion on the transformative power of virtual education. Liz shares how her passion for student engagement, differentiated instruction, and equity informs her role in curating live virtual experiences that break down classroom walls and spark curiosity in students across New York State. This episode highlights how distance learning creates meaningful connections, challenges traditional assumptions, and fosters empathy among students.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Differentiation in Distance Learning: Liz explains how virtual experiences can address diverse student needs through choice boards, interest-based field trips, and collaborative learning opportunities.
- Student Engagement: Liz recounts a "golden moment" when a high school Mystery Skype session connected students in New York and Poland, fostering empathy and shattering stereotypes.
- The Role of Distance Learning Specialists: Liz discusses how she supports educators by providing access to high-quality programs, sharing practical advice, and encouraging teachers to embrace innovative tools.
- Overcoming Myths About Distance Learning: Liz challenges misconceptions stemming from pandemic-era experiences, emphasizing how interactivity and simplicity can transform virtual education into a powerful tool.
- The Transformative Power of Distance Learning: From exposing students to global perspectives to inspiring lifelong curiosity, Liz underscores why virtual education is essential in today's interconnected world.
Guest Bio:
Liz Huson is a Distance Learning Specialist at Erie 2 BOCES, where she supports educators across 22 school districts in leveraging live virtual learning experiences to enrich curricula, engage students, and provide equitable access to transformative educational opportunities. A former middle school English teacher, Liz brings her passion for differentiation and creative teaching strategies to her current role, ensuring that students and teachers alike benefit from the possibilities of distance learning.
Host Bio:
Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring are dedicated to exploring the question, "Why distance learning?" through interviews with educators, content providers, and field experts who are transforming virtual education. Together, they highlight innovative uses of technology to enhance learning, build cultural competence, and connect classrooms around the world.
Episode Links:
- Learn more about Erie 2 BOCES: https://www.e2ccb.org/
- Listen to past episodes: cilc.org/podcast
Host Links:
- Discover more virtual learning opportunities and resources at CILC.org with Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.
- Seth Fleischauer’s Banyan Global Learning uses technology to enhance digital and cultural competence in teachers and students.
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