S03 EP09 - Autism in the Classroom with Pete Wharmby
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Release Date: 10/21/2022
S03 EP16 - "How to college" with Peter Drake
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Show Notes Peter Drake is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He teaches a variety of courses including Software Development and AI & Machine Learning. His research has involved building artificially intelligent programs to play the classical Asian game of Go, using deep neural networks to analyze photographs of clouds, and creating video games to teach people about earthquake preparedness. In today’s episode. Peter talks about learning management systems, knowing your purpose as a student, and helping high schoolers learn the...
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S03 EP15 - Greatest Hits: AP with Maddy Dahl
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Guest Bio Maddy Dahl has been teaching online for 8 years. During her tenure, she has taught a wide range of classes from basic high school writing and grammar to AP English courses. When she isn’t teaching, you can usually find her playing board games or exploring Oregon. Episode Summary Maddy teaches us about how to create an online AP course for students, how to help students earn college credits while in high school, and provides invaluable advice to teachers just getting started on their AP journey. Timestamps Maddy’s exciting news! [2:13] How do you create...
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S03 EP14 - Finding your Hammer with Matt Miller
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Show Notes Matt Miller is the author of five books, including Ditch That Textbook. His Ditch That Textbook blog reaches thousands of educators in more than 100 countries with inspiration and practical teaching ideas. He's a keynote speaker, podcast host, and the creator of the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit. In today’s episode, we talk about not just ditching textbooks, but finding your educational hammer. Timestamps 2:02 The mission behind the work 3:23 Saving teachers time and helping equip them to level up their teaching 4:32 A lot of edtech principles are based on good,...
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S3 EP13 - From Old to New: Changes in Instructional Practices
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Nate is a tech-loving history teacher from Indianapolis, Indiana and author of two books on teaching. Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiation in a Digital World, and Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to “See What’s Next” in Classrooms. He was the Indiana Connected Educator of the Year in 2020 and his work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times and Washington Post. He also holds a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Indianapolis. In today’s episode, Nate talks about old pedagogical models and new ones, and he...
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S03 EP12 - Greatest Hits with Chris Voelker
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Guest Bio - Christine Voelker is the K-12 Program Director for Quality Matters, a global non-profit dedicated to quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. QM provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations grounded in research and driven by best practices. Summary - Today Chris is going to teach us about what QM does and how their work supports the national standards for quality online education. Timestamps - Career transitions over the...
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S03 EP11 - The Power of Collaboration
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Edi Cox serves as the Director for Low Country Virtual, an online school in South Carolina. She began her career as a high school teacher who was recognized for her innovative work. In her most recent role she served as the Executive Director of Online Learning and Instructional Technology in one of the largest school districts in South Carolina. She is credited with launching one of the first district-led virtual programs in the Palmetto State. In 2013 Ms. Cox was instrumental in the writing and submission of a Gates Foundation Grant designed to help a district launch...
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S03 EP10 - Online Learning with Allison Powell
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Dr. Allison Powell is the former Vice President for State and District Services/New Learning Models of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), which provides expertise and leadership in K-12 Blended, Online, and Competency-based Learning. Working at iNACOL, Allison helped write the National Standards for Quality and several other reports to expand and improve the field of K-12 online, blended and competency-based learning. Allison taught in both face-to-face and online K-8 environments. She has been working in the field of online learning for over 15 years,...
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S03 EP09 - Autism in the Classroom with Pete Wharmby
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Pete Wharmby is an autistic speaker, writer, tutor and parent, who is working to improve autism acceptance in society by sharing insights and experiences of autism to the widest possible audience. He has spoken at many conferences and events, often as the keynote speaker, on topics such as autism in education, the experience of autistic students and teachers, the importance of monotropism and special interests and much more. In today’s episode, Pete talks about valuing our autistic student’s strengths, like hyperfocus and clear communication. He tells us to encourage student...
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S03 EP08 - Supporting Students with Autism
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Traci has worked in special education for over 20 years. She has been a Teacher, Autism Specialist and currently works as a Student Services Professional Development Coordinator. Her professional work includes working with students from age 3-21, their families and their teachers. You can reach her at . In today’s episode, Traci talks about supporting students with autism, in the online classroom and the brick and mortar setting. She also discusses the societal view of autism, and centering autistic voices in discussions. Timestamps 2:41 What kind of students tend...
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S03 EP07 - Greatest Hits with Dr. Katie Novak
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education
Dr. Novak is an internationally renowned education consultant, an author, adjunct professor at UPenn, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Dr. Novak has more than 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, a doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and is the author of 8 published books, including the best-selling education books, . Episode Summary In this greatest hits episode, we wind back to season two, where Katie Novak and I talk about intrapersonal variability and facing the skill-breakdown that often comes with starting on your UDL...
info_outlinePete Wharmby is an autistic speaker, writer, tutor and parent, who is working to improve autism acceptance in society by sharing insights and experiences of autism to the widest possible audience. He has spoken at many conferences and events, often as the keynote speaker, on topics such as autism in education, the experience of autistic students and teachers, the importance of monotropism and special interests and much more.
In today’s episode, Pete talks about valuing our autistic student’s strengths, like hyperfocus and clear communication. He tells us to encourage student interests and strengths in the online classroom, and reminds us that not every sound practice will benefit autistic students.
Timestamps
2:56 What Pete loves about being autistic
3:34 Hyperfocus
5:36 Be flexible! Allow students to stay in the “flow state”
7:30 Interleaving is a good idea, but won’t work for a lot of autistic students
8:31 The clarity of autistic communication
11:45 Taking criticism from students publicly
12:24 Making expectations exact instead of vague
16:59 How Pete’s special interests have shaped his life, and how it can teach you more about autism
21:02 Pete’s advice to teachers: take it as a sign of trust if an autistic student shares their special interest with you
21:32 Just listen!
23:11 What would Pete give to every teacher in the U.S. or U.K., and why?
Resources
What is Neurodiversity - Harvard University