Although she is still on leave of absence, Dr. NorthingtonPurdie has gathered insights into the future of teaching learning and education as a construct. She also has predictions for the “classroom” of 2021. Planning, teaching and learning will change.

The podcast must go on! But first... Dr.NorthingtonPurdie discusses her hiatus.

In this episode Dr. Northington Purdie provides useful, practical suggestions for the avoidance of the coronavirus in the classroom. Better safe than sorry! Personal Protection Equipment- WEBSITES. FACEMASKS/covers: http://hesafe.com/best-medical-face-shields/. SUSTAINABLE, ECO FRIENDLY PPE: http://www.prettyorganicgirl.com/covid-19. FACESHIELDS: http://www.discountsafetygear.com/jatshclvi.html

Why should teachers be encouraged? In this mini-episode, Dr. NorthingtonPurdie offers good reasons.

COVID19 has become an uninvited party guest who refuses to leave. As we approach the start of public school, safety has become a major concern for everyone. Many schools are offering online and face-to-face hybrids.

In this episode Dr. Northington Purdie explores the pros and cons of going back into the classroom for the face to face instruction.

Dr. NorthingtonPurdie has been a member of the International academic forum (IAFOR) for several years. This is an excerpt of her presentation on the benefits of podcasting. This presentation is an update of the information presented at the Asian Conference on Education (ACE). Information about IAFOR can be found here: IAFOR.org Her March 2020 presentation is available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XvjNoNhfrwE

Mrs. Susan Pope has 20+ years of experience as a certified teacher of dance. She currently teaches in Newark New Jersey. Mrs. pope shares her experience is teaching and preparing lessons during the pandemic. Her ideas and solutions are both innovating and exciting. The following websites and apps were discussed in this episode: Class Dojo. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classdojo/id552602056 Flip grid. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flipgrid/id756972930 Google classroom. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-classroom/id924620788 Zoom. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307

In this episode, Dr. NorthingtonPurdie has interviewed students. Their perspectives on learning during a pandemic were enlightening.

This pandemic has taken its toll on people of all occupations. Teachers and other leaders are expected to model calm confidence because a positive outlook is contagious. Dr. NorthingtonPurdie identifies seven podcasts that offer upbeat, optimistic, encouragement. They might make you smile, or think, or wonder......

The emotional and psychological toll on educators during a pandemic can be significant. In this episode, educators, and students will benefit from Nikki Ham’s insights and strategies for dealing with the stresses of online teaching an learning. Mrs. Ham is a licensed mental health professional with a private practice. She also prepares counseling interns at the university level.