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Michael Pershan
TeachLab with Justin Reich
English - March 19, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBEducation classrooms teaching justin research systems conversation schools teachers mit equity Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
To support teachers in the midst of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, TeachLab is switching our focus to highlight tools and strategies for effective teaching during this time. Today we talk with Michael Pershan. He is a New York City math teacher at one of the first schools in the country to shut down in the face of COVID-19. At his school, the goal was to transition fully to synchronous distance learning. Michael joins Justin Reich to discuss what we know about online and distance learning, and what's feasible for a math teacher to do.
Michael’s experience and challenges in the midst of CoronavirusHow to create a base for kids to keep learningIssues of synchronous online learningAlternative methods of distance learningLooking at the needs of different age groups and those who need extra supportEquity issues around access and technology Strategy and planning in the midst of emergencies
About Our Guest: Michael Pershan
Michael Pershan is an elementary, middle and high school teacher in NYC. Learn more about Micheal on Twitter @mpershan You can read about Michael’s professional history here and check out some of his writing here.
Transcript
https://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-pershan/transcript
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Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley
Recorded by Justin Reich and Michael Pershan
Edited by Aimee Corrigan
Mixed by Garrett Beazley
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