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Wisconsin Virtual School is based out of CESA 9 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. As the state-led supplemental online program, it is our mission to serve the schools of Wisconsin with integrity by providing access to quality online resources and systems of support to promote online learning.

  1. 02/17/2023

    Episode 016 - Artificial Intelligence

    ChatGPT is the latest viral tool for generating text, and many people are scrambling to come up with ways to address what this is going to mean for educators around the world. In this episode, we are joined by Mia Chmiel from CESA 9, Ellie Rumney from Rhinelander School District, Jamie Averbeck from Ashwaubenon School District, and Melissa Emler, the statewide systems coach for Universal Design for Learning from CESA 3.

  2. 11/07/2022

    Episode 015 - NREA Conference Panel Discussion

    Kim Edwards, Deanna Wiatt, and Ryan Ourada join this week's podcast to talk about how their rural districts got started with online education and how it has helped them to meet the diverse needs of their students. Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  3. 10/07/2022

    Episode 014 - Supporting Students Who Need Accommodations

    Larissa Zompolas from WVS and Allyssya Gossett from Indiana Online join the podcast today to talk more about how online programs help students succeed when they need additional accommodations. Transcript Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  4. 09/16/2022

    Episode 013 - Pathways High School

    New WVS partner, Pathways High School, joins the podcast this week to talk about their programming that offers project-based learning for students on their Milwaukee campus. Sarah Maule and Kim Taylor are our special guests. Episode Transcript

  5. 08/26/2022

    Episode 012 - Virtual Learning National Update

    Cindy Hamblin, Director of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance, joins the podcast this week to discuss the state of virtual learning across the United States and trends we are seeing with virtual learning around the country. https://www.virtuallearningalliance.org/ https://www.nsqol.org/ https://www.qualitymatters.org/

  6. 04/15/2022

    Episode 011 - Advanced Placement Online

    April and May are big times for students to take Advanced Placement exams. Join WVS Associate Directors Annette Walascek and Jon Oestreich in this podcast discussion to share more information about how online learners can be prepared for these types of tests, and what they need to have in order to be successful. We will also share resources for AP exam test prep. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ https://www.albert.io/ Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  7. 04/01/2022

    Episode 010 - Supporting Online Learners

    Just like in a traditional, brick and mortar, classroom, students participating in online learning environments need a strong system of support in order to be successful. While students may be physically isolated from their schools, caring adults are vital to students thriving in online courses. Sarah Engstrom-Yde from Hudson School District, and Todd Ostrader from Richland join the podcast to share their experiences about what kinds of support work well for students in their areas, and how the structure of support including coach, teacher, and administration really works to help students meet their potential. Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  8. 03/18/2022

    Episode 009 - WVS Middle School Pilot

    Wisconsin Virtual School is launching a new pilot program this fall to support programs looking to offer virtual instruction to middle school students while still providing scaffolding to help keep students on track. Michele Nickels joins the podcast for a brief discussion about what the program will look like, the WVS approach to synchronous Middle School instruction, and where potential partners will be able to find more information. Learn more about our Middle School program at https://www.smore.com/up7rk Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Wisconsin Virtual School is based out of CESA 9 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. As the state-led supplemental online program, it is our mission to serve the schools of Wisconsin with integrity by providing access to quality online resources and systems of support to promote online learning.

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