Virtual Education: Recent Episodes
Virtual Education
Podcast documenting a year in the life of a dad (Troy), 3rd grader (Henry), and kindergartener (Owen) navigating the absurdities, challenges, and (hopefully) successes of virtual, hybrid, and in-person education during the pandemic. Episodes feature answers to the age-old question: "what did you do at school today?" Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/virtual-education/support
A few quick questions about why parents started to worry about where there kids are and when they'll be home for dinner. P.S. We know America's Most Wanted is for the criminals, not the kids.
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From hybrid to virtual to in-person and back again; “I just go like sit and don’t do anything”; dojos, blackbelts, and blackboards; and Google Assistant insights on sponsorships
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A status check on hybrid vs. virtual; a little bickering about podcast creative directions; some unsanctioned public health advice and shameless sponsorship discussion (we're looking at you nearpod.com); a masterclass in earthquake storytelling; and movie sequel chatter.
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Reflections on the beginning of hybrid education; ruminations on pumpkins and their generally unappetizing nature; pie alliteration; longer than necessary conversations about printer hygiene; a smidge of talk about Thanksgiving memories wrapped around a double helping of business ideas; and guarantees for a fun Thanksgiving
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Two guests of the podcast dish with Henry and Troy about virtual vs. in-person education—where “you get to do more things of course”; what’s good to eat in their neck of the woods; a plea to “give us the money for advertising”; and Lebanon bologna as an example of food you can’t get near you.
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(Grand)parents make a guest appearance on an episode featuring reviews of WarGames; thoughts on remote parent teacher conferences; the continued search for podcast sponsorships; solving the mystery of who pays the Internet bill; and "the most detailed conversation we've had about virtual education on Virtual Education."
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We discuss the merits of division, phone phreaking, Wi-Fi hacks, Sears Christmas shopping memories, and movie recommendations.
Movie Recommendations: E.T. - https://youtu.be/6Dvuf_R6KtM Wargames - https://youtu.be/bymdsSvLfJY Close Encounters of the Third Kind - https://youtu.be/DMTvyrUewck
Sources: Company Man on "The Decline of Sears" https://youtu.be/Qws713t3HBY https://www.onthisday.com/
Recorded on October 11, 2020
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We talk revelations about candy in the lunchroom turning you to the darkside; a thumbs down review of getting up early for the bus; celebrating the letter of the day, K; and a few cow jokes for good measure.
Recorded on October 5, 2020
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We talk art class creations, a mystery guest, the state of in-person education, schools that aren’t there anymore, the perils of too much drawing when you no longer take a nap, a more detailed than expected description of the bathrooms at school, and Holiday Inn dreams.
Recorded on September 11, 2020
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We talk food at live sporting events; Commodore International not existing anymore – “They don’t, I thought they did!”; school cafeteria pizza being a let down; and the best movies that involve ripping out guts.
Recorded after the first week of school, September 5, 2020.
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We talk "staring at screens for like 7 hours straight," reconnecting with "friends," and the merits of icebreaker games (and gum).
Recorded on the first day of school, August 31, 2020.
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