Virtual Education

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?"

Episodes

  1. Season 2 Trailer

    When Did Parents Start Worrying?

    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.

  2. 02/13/2021

    Odd Education

    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

    Odd Education

  3. 02/07/2021

    Back in the Saddle

    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.

    Back in the Saddle

  4. 11/26/2020

    Hybrid Thanks

    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

    Hybrid Thanks

  5. 11/21/2020

    Funny Food

    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.

    Funny Food

  6. 10/31/2020

    Non-Halloween Mask Wearing

    (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."

    Non-Halloween Mask Wearing

  7. 10/17/2020

    Mainly Movies

    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

    Mainly Movies

  8. 10/11/2020

    Every Letter Makes a Sound

    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

    Every Letter Makes a Sound

  9. 09/19/2020

    Mystery Guest

    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

    Mystery Guest

  10. 09/11/2020

    One Week Down...

    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.

    One Week Down...

  11. 09/07/2020

    Back To School

    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.

    Back To School

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About

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?"

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  • Creator
    Virtual Education
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Virtual Education
  • Show Website
    Virtual Education