Online EMS education: More than just recorded lectures
From EMS One-Stop by emsonestop
April 10, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 748
About this episode
This episode explores the nuances of online EMS education and the importance of engagement in distance learning.
This week on the Inside EMS podcast, host Kelly Grayson tags in Texas educator John Puryear for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of EMS education. What starts with a little sweet tea and Southern storytelling quickly turns into a masterclass on how to actually make distance learning work. Puryear breaks down the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning, and why simply dumping recorded lectures on students isn’t enough. The real magic? Engagement. Whether it’s live interaction, strategic questioning or just being a “bit of an entertainer,” effective online education demands more than a webcam and a PowerPoint. Bottom line: online education isn’t going anywhere. But if you’re going to do it, you better do it right. The future isn’t just virtual — it’s hybrid, interactive and built by educators who actually care. Enjoying Inside EMS? Email theshow@ems1.com to share feedback.
People in this episode
Host: Kelly Grayson
Guest: John Puryear
Topics covered
- EMS education
- distance learning
- synchronous learning
- asynchronous learning
- engagement
- online education
- hybrid learning
Keywords
- EMS education
- distance learning
- synchronous learning
- asynchronous learning
- engagement
- online education
- hybrid learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Inside EMS, EMS1
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