This week I introduce the newest member of our team - Amanda Carlisle, Distance Learning Specialist. Together, we are answering your frequently asked questions about our lab kits for remote science students, questions such as "My course starts in three weeks, can I still design a kit?" "Are these kits as rigorous as an on-campus lab experience?" "Can my students buy a kit with their financial aid?" and "Are the materials safe for at-home use?"

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It's spring time! As your semester winds down and the flowers pop up, this is the perfect opportunity to freshen up your approach to your online courses. This week, I'm joined by co-host and Business Development Manager Leah Bishop to discuss five different ideas for how to brush out the cobwebs in your course.
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Bringing science to life for online students, especially those in introductory non-majors courses, is challenging. How do you make students feel comfortable yet engaged in laboratory experiences? It was this and other questions that brought Clifford Blizard, a lead instructor at the University of Arizona Global Campus, to Carolina Distance Learning. A long-time customer, Clifford came to me with the idea for a novel type of virtual lab. One that would simultaneously immerse students in a real, underappreciated ecosystem, and give them greater confidence with lab reports, graphing and the scientific method. With nothing like it on the market, I was all in with this collaboration which resulted in more successes than we ever anticipated. 
If you have questions for Clifford about his course or labs, you can reach him at clifford.blizard@uagc.edu. 
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One year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic forced institutions nationwide to take their classes online. Even their lab classes. But how do you successfully deliver lab experiences to your remote students? With many campuses still teaching virtually, and with online learning becoming increasingly popular, this question is the crux of this show and our mission at Carolina Distance Learning. On the anniversary of the first pandemic shutdowns, I interviewed two faculty members from Indiana University Northwest: Peter Avis, Associate Professor and Chair of Biology, and Kevin Kennedy, a microbiology lecturer, to get their feedback and reflections on the last year.
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Carolina Biological Supply Company presents its new podcast Science At A Distance: the show about teaching science lab courses online. Join us biweekly starting March 15th as we interview instructors, industry experts, and Carolina's Distance Learning team about the realities and possibilities of online science education.
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