Caitlin Runne-Janczy, Chief Academic Officer at Science Interactive, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to share her expert insights into the world of online science education, also revealing some fascinating findings from the recently published Annual Lab Report. 

Caitlin talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic's abrupt push towards online learning has undoubtedly left its mark on education, especially in the scientific realm. But also how now we have a chance to distinguish between emergency remote education and true online distance learning. Caitlin also gives some predictions on the future of online science education. From the importance of hands-on components to the coexistence of online and on-campus learning, listen in for a compelling exploration of online science education's current state and promising future.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:

Intro | 0:00

Traveling for Conferences | 0:42

Caitlin’s Background and History | 3:53

What Does Science Interactive Do? | 6:42

Online Lab Benefits | 9:25

Annual Lab Report Findings | 10:19

Distane Learning vs Remote Learning | 12:55

Surprising Report Results | 15:27

Concerns With Online Courses | 17:54

What is Quality Matters? | 22:57

Caitlin’s Outlook on the Future | 24:38

Contating Caitlin | 28:31

Summary & Closing | 28:48

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Caitlin’s LinkedIn
• Science Interactive About Us
• FYIP: Sasha Peterson Episode
• Science Interactive 2023 Annual Lab Report