Learning Matters

Cumulus Media Detroit

The success and well-being of today’s students depends on the ability of schools to adapt with evolving technologies. Join WJR’s Ann Thomas and the experts at Michigan Virtual as they explore the tools that can drive meaningful innovation for a school’s students, staff, and community.

Épisodes

  1. 29/09/2022

    Learning Matters ~ Designing Personalized Learning Environments

    September 29, 2022 ~ Ann speaks with Purdue Polytechnic High School Associate Executive Director Dr. Keeanna Warren, KnowledgeWorks Chief Learning Officer Virgel Hammonds, and Rockford School District Superintendent Steve Matthews regarding efforts to focus on building and designing student-centered learning environments, and how to personalize learning for specific student's needs.

    38 min

  2. 22/06/2022

    Learning Matters ~ Preparing Educators for Future Learning

    June 22, 2022 ~ This month's edition of "Learning Matters" has University of Michigan School of Education Dean Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje, Concord Community Schools Superintendent Becky Hutchinson, and Port Huron Area School District Superintendent Theo Kerhoulas discussing how they are readying themselves and their faculties for an everchanging learning environment, using their previous experiences in the industry to prepare for the future.

    38 min

  3. 25/05/2022

    Learning Matters ~ Leading by Design

    May 25, 2022 ~ In this episode of Learning Matters, Chelsea Superintendent Dr. Julie Helber, Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, and Michigan Virtual Innovative School Design Senior Director Dr. Christopher Harrington talk about changing the learning and teaching process in the wake of the pandemic.

    38 min

  4. 27/04/2022

    Learning Matters ~ Reinventing Education

    April 27, 2022 ~ Guild Education Senior Strategist and author of the new book "From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child" Michael Horn talks about the improvements and changes that have happened, and that need to happen in the wake of COVID-19.

    38 min

  5. 16/03/2022

    Learning Matters ~ The Realities of Online Learning and Teaching

    March 16, 2022 ~ The COVID-19 pandemic created a sudden need for wide-scale online learning, a resource that was not refined enough for exclusive implementation. On today's episode, Michigan Virtual Lead Math Instructor Adair Aumock, Senior Director of Student Learning Services Dr. Shannon Smith, Business Teacher Katie Hansen, and Michigan Virtual Part-Time Health and Personal Fitness Instructor and Mattawan Community Schools Full-Time Middle School Physical Education Instructor Cory DeGroote give their take on the adaptations needed in the changing environment.

    37 min

  6. 24/02/2022

    Learning Matters ~ The Teacher Shortage and Potential Impact on Future Learning

    February 23, 2022 ~ School districts across the country are facing an increasingly difficult challenge in hiring and maintaining professional educators. The demand for teachers is outpacing the number of graduates from teacher preparation programs. Michigan Education Association President Paula Herbart, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators Executive Director Dr. Tina Kerr, Novi Community School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews give their take on the issue, and discuss what can be done to increase the job experience for teachers.

    38 min
  7. Learning Matters ~ The Future of Learning

    27/01/2022

    Learning Matters ~ The Future of Learning

    January 27, 2022 ~ What is the future of learning? How are learning leaders facing challenges in 2022? The newest episode of WJR Radio's Learning Matters answers these questions and highlights how the future of learning is quickly being redefined as educators work diligently to design new models of learning in a post-pandemic environment. Michigan Virtual CEO Jamey Fitzpatrick, Dexter Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Timmis, and former Fraser Public Schools Superintendent and Michigan Virtual Executive Learning Strategist Dr. Dave Richards discuss this topic, as well as their efforts to establish the Future of Learning Council to support district leaders.

    38 min
  8. Learning Matters ~ Post-Pandemic Virtual Learning

    20/06/2021

    Learning Matters ~ Post-Pandemic Virtual Learning

    June 19, 2021 ~ WJR's Ann Thomas and Michigan Virtual Senior Director of Outreach Ann Craft explore post-pandemic learning, and how schools can continue to provide flexibility for students and teachers while improving personalization.

    38 min
  9. Learning Matters ~ Debut Edition

    22/05/2021

    Learning Matters ~ Debut Edition

    May 22, 2021 ~ On the debut edition of "Learning Matters," WJR's Ann Thomas and Michigan Virtual Senior Director of Outreach Ann Craft look at how Michigan Virtual's suite of technology tools has evolved through the pandemic.

    37 min
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À propos

The success and well-being of today’s students depends on the ability of schools to adapt with evolving technologies. Join WJR’s Ann Thomas and the experts at Michigan Virtual as they explore the tools that can drive meaningful innovation for a school’s students, staff, and community.

Informations

  • Création
    Cumulus Media Detroit
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2022
  • Épisodes
    9
  • Classification
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  • Copyright
    © 2021 Cumulus Broadcasting
  • Site web de l’émission
    Learning Matters