Listen to Schools and Virtual Classrooms28:3420 April 2020

Steve and Rob speak with David Opat, Vice Principal (Student Wellbeing) and Head of Junior School at a Melbourne school. David looks at the pros and cons of distant learning and how the pivot to virtual classrooms has affected both students and parents. What can families do to manage the stresses and strains of non-bricks-and-mortar schooling? David has thought long and hard about this, and shares his thoughts. With presenters Steve Ellen and Rob Selzer.

About this program

Who better to take on the viral pandemic and economic chaos than two psychiatrists? Steve Ellen (Dr Doolittle) and Rob Selzer (Dr Mal Practice) from Radiotherapy examine the major changes Coronavirus (Covid-19) has foisted upon us and our responses to them. Using this period of social distancing as an opportunity for reflection and analysis, Steve and Rob present the psychological aspects of the greatest challenge humanity has faced in generations.