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What is the true foundation of online learning? How did distance education evolve long before the internet? Join me, Dr. Lisa Hassler, as I sit down with legendary education theorist Dr. Michael Grahame Moore—the founder of the Theory of Transactional Distance—to explore the past, present, and future of teaching across distance.

Often called the "father of distance education," Dr. Moore shares how his groundbreaking work redefined how we understand online and blended learning environments. We discuss why dialogue, structure, and learner autonomy are critical for student success—and how COVID-19 exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of virtual education today.

Whether you're a teacher, instructional designer, educational leader, or student of educational theory, this conversation offers essential insights into how to build high-quality, research-driven online learning experiences.

🔎 Topics we explore:

• The birth of distance education theory
• How Transactional Distance shapes online learning design
• Lessons from COVID-19's impact on virtual teaching
• Why professional development for online educators is more important than ever
• The future of distance learning in a post-pandemic world

If you care about the future of education, you won't want to miss this conversation with one of the greatest minds in the field.

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