Topic: Remote Learning

9 chapters across the catalog

Bub
Episode 1624 54:21 - 57:23

1624: Bub

James Madison High School Used as Migrant Shelter

James Madison High School in Brooklyn was temporarily closed to students and converted into a shelter for 2,000 migrants during a severe storm. Students were forced into remote learning, sparking outrage among local parents. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has warned that the continued influx of over 160,000 migrants could "destroy" the city.

Going Bananas
Episode 1297 2:31:41 - 2:35:32

1297: Going Bananas

Seattle Teacher Cancels Remote Classes from the Woods

A Seattle parent, Jenny Feldman, went viral after sharing an email from her daughter's language arts teacher who cancelled classes because she had moved to the forest and lost internet access. The incident is used to highlight the perceived ineffectiveness of remote learning.

Kraken Keeper
Episode 1296 56:12 - 1:01:06

1296: Kraken Keeper

New York School Restrictions, Plexiglass Cages, Mask Fatigue

A New York City schoolteacher detailed the restrictive environment in classrooms, including the installation of plexiglass cages on desks and strict enforcement of mask-wearing. Some teachers have reportedly refused to close windows in cold weather, forcing students to wear parkas indoors. School districts have faced criticism for closing buildings due to "equity" concerns when busing was unavailable, despite parents offering alternative transportation.

Killing Mink
Episode 1292 1:13:37 - 1:15:41

1292: Killing Mink

The Failure of Zoom Education and Teacher Challenges

A host shares a personal experience guest-speaking at a Bergen Community College class via Zoom, describing the medium as a "farce" for education. The observation notes that students are often disengaged, distracted, or performing unrelated tasks while on camera. The segment concludes that remote learning is a failure for human communication and expresses sympathy for teachers forced to use the platform.

School-ology
Episode 1287 46:02 - 50:00

1287: School-ology

De-socialization of Youth Through Remote Learning Platforms

The use of educational platforms like Schoology is criticized for de-socializing students by preventing them from seeing each other during virtual classes. There is a theory that this isolation is intended to create a new pool of introverted "coders" to replace the labor force previously supplied by H-1B visas. The shift in education is viewed as a personality-altering scheme rather than a purely medical necessity.

Trust Stamp
Episode 1267 2:05:43 - 2:08:28

1267: Trust Stamp

Georgia Student Suspension, Teachers Unions, Remote Learning

Two high school students in Georgia were suspended after posting photos of crowded hallways where students were not wearing masks. The incident sparks a broader discussion on the influence of teachers' unions and the push for permanent remote learning. The hosts argue that unions are prioritizing political agendas over the educational needs of students.

Trust Stamp
Episode 1267 2:08:29 - 2:12:59

1267: Trust Stamp

Educational Quality, Remote Learning Challenges, New World Order

The hosts debate the long-term effects of remote education, suggesting that students will gravitate toward a few "top-tier" online lecturers, rendering local teachers obsolete. They argue that hands-on learning is essential for subjects like history and geography. The segment concludes that the shift to remote learning is part of a "New World Order" agenda that disproportionately affects lower-income families.

Pre-Decisional
Episode 1260 22:35 - 24:49

1260: Pre-Decisional

Texas Teachers Union, Google Classroom Expansion

The Texas State Teachers Union and other labor groups are lobbying to delay school reopenings, while New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has pushed for in-person classes. Amidst the shift to remote learning, Google Classroom has grown from 15 million to 100 million students, raising concerns about the long-term data mining of children.

Binge Watch
Episode 618 14:22 - 17:13

618: Binge Watch

Healthcare and Education Rhetoric in Internet Regulation

Commissioner Mignon Clyburn cites potential failures in digital learning and remote healthcare monitoring as justifications for strict internet regulations. The hosts dismiss these examples as fear-mongering memes designed to justify government control. They argue that the proposed rules would actually empower the government to block "illegal content" under the guise of openness.