“Distance Educated” Podcast

The Distance Educated podcast, published by the Instructional Technology Council (ITC), focuses on effective online teaching practices and the evolving landscape of distance education. The show features conversations with experts, educators, and authors, such as those focusing on equity-focused and inclusive teaching, small teaching methods, and engagement within virtual learning environments.

Each podcast episode is published on Spotify. The links below allow listening on Spotify, or you can listed using the embedded Spotify player. Publishing on Apple Podcasts may be available at a later time.

2025-2026 Episodes

A Conversation with Matthew Compton-Clark of Simple Higher Ed

Simple Higher Ed is one of sponsors-and exhibitors -at the 2026 ITC National Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, March 13-15. The conversation explores the solutions offered by Simple Higher Ed in support of Distance Learning programs, administrators, faculty and students

Our guest: Matthew Compton-Clark | This episodes: co-hosts: Josie Milliken, Pima Community College and member, ITC Board of Directors & Skye Nguyen, Academic Technology Lane Community College

A Conversation with Barry Dahl – 2026 ITC Lifetime Achievement Award

Barry Dahl has been active on the national level in the field of Online Learning and EdTech for much of his professional life. ITC Board members Josie Milliken and Fred Lokken discuss Barry’s career and contributions to the fields of Distance Learning and EdTech. Barry will be recognized at the 2026 ITC National Conference (March 13-15, Austin Community College, Austin, TX) as this year’s recipient of the ITC Lifetime Achievement Award. This episode explores the many reasons for being chosen to receive the award.

Guest: Barry Dahl | Co-hosts: Josie Milliken and Fred Lokken, members of the ITC Board of Directors | Technical Support: Skye Nguyen, Lane Community College

A Conversation with Craig McAtee: ITC’s new director.

ITC has recently begun a new chapter with Craig McAtee as our new executive director. Craig is also the CEO of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). The conversation discusses his experience in edtech, workforce development, and the future of distance learning.