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The 21st Century TeacherInnovative (online) learning experiences with Adam GhaddarAdam is an instructional designer overseeing the additional qualifications course design, outreach and building relationships for the BC profile at the Continuing Teacher Education, Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. He shares insights about his favourite teaching tools, emphasizing the importance of digital tools that allow for feedback and support engagement. He offers models to help educators navigate technologies that prioritize effective pedagogy. Furthermore, he delves into what makes a memorable story or learning experience for learners, and discusses strategies for humanizing online learning in the AI era2024-06-1833 min
The 21st Century TeacherEmpowering Student Success with Technology: Insights from Alice KeelerPedagogy before technology: it's not about the medium, but how you support your students. Alice Keeler, a teacher and mother of five, shares insights from her six books on creating engagement and fostering student interest. She discusses the role of technology in education, highlighting its potential to support teachers but also emphasizing its limitations. 2024-06-0341 min
The 21st Century TeacherCreating meaningful learning experiences with Misty Paterson and the Pop Up Studio approachThe intersection of arts, technology, inquiry in education: how to create meaningful learning experiences2024-05-0139 min
The 21st Century TeacherAdvancing Education: Insights from Superintendent and Education Innovator Kevin KaardalJoin us in this episode as we chat with Kevin Kaardal, an award-winning educator and Superintendent of SD23, who shares his perspectives on various educational topics. From discussing the impact of the Canadian Association of Schools Systems Administrators on provincial education to bridging the gap between traditional systems and the needs of 21st-century learners, Kevin provides valuable insights. He also emphasizes the importance of educational equity and shares practical strategies to level the playing field for all students. Additionally, Kevin sheds light on the National Nature Education Strategy, his district's involvement, and the future impact it may have on...2024-02-0751 min
The 21st Century TeacherPromoting Equity and Inclusivity in Education with Claire GuyIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Claire Guy, an educational consultant and advocate for equity and inclusivity in schools. Claire's dedication to creating an environment where every student can thrive regardless of their background or identity is truly inspiring. We explore the crucial topic of SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) in education and discuss practical strategies that educators can implement to promote inclusivity and trans-inclusive policies in their classrooms and schools. Claire speaks about the challenges teachers face as educators in the 21st century to be adaptable, empathetic, and fully committed to t...2024-01-1048 min
The 21st Century TeacherInnovation and Creativity in Education: Insights with Jen GiffenIn this podcast episode, we dive into the world of education technology and innovation with special guest Jen Giffen. Known for her expertise in this field, Jen shares her extensive experience and discusses the profound impact of technology on education.Jen, a dynamic and passionate educator, has dedicated her career to transforming education through the integration of technology and innovative teaching methods. As a Teacher Librarian and Former Curriculum and Digital Literacy Consultant, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of technology in the classroom.Throughout the conversation, Jen highlights pivotal moments in her career...2023-12-0644 min
The 21st Century TeacherThe Future of Education with Dr. Alec Couros: Navigating AI, Ethics, and InnovationIn this episode we delve into the exciting world of educational technology and artificial intelligence with a leading expert, Dr. Alec Couros. He is a prominent figure in the field of open education and digital citizenship, shares his insights and experiences from his remarkable 30-year career in education.Our guest, Dr. Alec Couros, holds a diverse background as a teacher, youth worker, administrator, IT coordinator, consultant, and professor. He currently serves as a professor of education and as the Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Regina. With a...2023-11-0152 min
The 21st Century TeacherInsights on Climate Change Education with Dr. Ellen Field🌍 Dive into the world of climate education and youth empowerment on today's podcast episode! Join us as we chat with Ellen, an Assistant Professor at Lakehead University - Orillia, specializing in Climate Change Education and Environmental Education.📚 Ellen's research delves deep into the policy and practice of climate change education, offering valuable insights into how we can teach climate literacy while empowering students to take action. Discover the challenges of tackling this vital yet intimidating subject.🔍 Delve into Ellen's research on youth climate anxiety, gaining valuable insights into the emotional challenges young people fa...2023-10-0446 min
The 21st Century TeacherThe Power of Live It Earth with Angela Stott, District Principal of PedagogyThis is a great episode for any teachers curious about how to integrate Live It Earth into the classroom. Blue highlights Live It Earth's dedication to providing valuable resources for teachers. The episode features Angela Stott, the district principal of pedagogy in Gold Trail School District 74, British Columbia. Angela discusses her extensive experience in education, emphasizing the importance of engaging students in deeper learning. The conversation delves into various topics, including the role of technology in education, the shift in pedagogy during the pandemic, and the benefits of Live It Earth's platform in promoting inclusivity, personalized learning, a...2023-09-0630 min
The 21st Century TeacherKaleidoscope of Inquiry Reflections with David Russell-Loewen, Director of EducationDavid Russell-Loewen, the Director of Education at Live It Earth shares his reflections from the Kaleidoscope of Inquiry Conference in Vancouver. David reflects on the conference and share some insights, while also reflecting on this season’s podcast. Dave is a certified teacher, curriculum designer and learning technology expert. With over a decade of experience in blended learning, David brings his passion for experiential and inquiry based learning, creative problem-solving and educational innovation to the Live It Team.Check out these recommended speakers from the Kaleidoscope Conference:Follow Trevor McKenzie on...2023-05-0432 min
The 21st Century TeacherUniversal Design for Learning with Katie NovakIn this episode we are excited to have Katie Novak join the show. Katie Novak, EdD, is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former assistant superintendent of schools in Massachusetts.In this episode we talk about UDL - that is Universal Design for Learning. How can we address the needs of everyone in the class? How can we empower students by teaching them in a way that optimizes the learning. We discuss how to engage everyone in a classroom and some strategies that work? How can we allow...2023-04-0550 min
The 21st Century TeacherDecolonising and Indigenising Teaching Resources with Leona PrinceToday I am talking with Leona Prince, an award winning teacher, who has recently been appointed to Director of Instruction-Indigenous Education in SD91 - Nechako Lakes. Leona Prince is a Dakelh woman from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak'azdli and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu Clan. She is a descendant of Stiche and Chief Kwah. She is the mother of three amazing children and is a passionate award-winning educator.
Leona has been an educator for sixteen years in northern B.C. having served as District Principal of Aboriginal Education for the past four years. Leona is a member...2023-03-0130 min
The 21st Century TeacherInquiry Learning with Teacher Librarian Andrea LaPointeAndrea has a Masters in Teacher Librarianship from the University of Alberta and has been working as a teacher librarian at the Surrey District for over 17 years. Currently she is the Teacher Librarian Helping Teacher role bringing leadership and support to the 140 Teacher Librarians in the Surrey School District. She is experienced with working to help students of all ages explore their learning goals and building community through the School Library Learning Commons.She is skilled in Staff Development, Strategic Planning, and Library Instruction.
Andrea discusses some of the challenges of working as a teacher librarian and also shares her...2023-02-0127 min
The 21st Century TeacherSchool Gardens and Outdoor Teaching with Megan ZeniMegan has over 25 years of professional experience teaching in urban public elementary schools and teaches K-7 outdoors in the Richmond School District (BC) and advocates for unstructured nature play in schools. She is a qualified master gardener with hundreds of stories to share to highlight that elementary curricular content that can be taught in a school garden. She is working towards a PhD at UBC in the faculty of education in curriculum and pedagogy.
Megan discusses why play so important to learning for young children. She discusses the kind of impact school gardening has on students - the movement relating...2023-01-0431 min
The 21st Century TeacherBringing Joy into the Classroom with Dean ShareskiIn this episode Dean Shareski is invited to discuss aspects of his book “Embracing a Culture of Joy: How Educators Can Bring Joy to Their Classrooms Each Day.” He has worked as a K-8 classroom teacher for 14 years and as a district leader for 9. He has been an educational consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships and was the Community Manager for Discovery Education Canada for several years and also a Digital Learning Consultant with the Prairie South School Division in SK.
Dean believes that teachers and students ought to use technology to connect ideas and learners in safe, relevant, authentic ways to a...2022-11-0227 min
The 21st Century TeacherAvoiding Burnout as a Teacher with author Morgane MichaelMorgane is a primary educator, an author, a speaker, a mother of two young children and the creator of the small act big impact 21 day challenge, and in her free time enjoys making big impact through small daily acts. Morgane believes that we are all responsible for the cultures in which we learn, work, and live.She is the author of From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting your passion for teaching. Morgane is also the producer and host of KindSight 101, a leading educational podcast with game-changing guests2022-10-0526 min
The 21st Century TeacherInquiry Based Learning with Trevor MacKenzieTrevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout Australia, Asia, North America, South Africa and Europe. Trevor’s passion is supporting schools in implementing inquiry-based learning practices. Trevor’s graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers to implementing inquiry-based learning in the K-12 setting. He is an inquiry practitioner currently as a teacher with the Greater Victoria School District in Victoria, Canada. He has two publications: Dive into Inquiry and Inquiry Mindset He has vast experience supporting schools across several years in imple...2022-09-0632 min
The 21st Century TeacherTechnology & the Shifting Role of the Teacher with Chris KennedyChris Kennedy is the Superintendent of West Vancouver Schools and one of the most progressive voices in BC education. He was recently named as one of the Top 10 Canadian Newsmakers in Educational Technology and has been featured by Maclean’s Magazine as one of the “100 Young Canadians to Watch” and his work has been featured in various local and national publications.
As a writer and presenter on personalized learning and infusing technology in the classroom Chris balances his professional passions with life as the father of four children. Chris has also taught secondary English and Social Studies, and been both an ele...2022-06-0123 min
The 21st Century TeacherNavigating the Core Competencies of the New BC CurriculumLuke is on the SD22 Learning Directions Team as the Director of Instruction and well positioned to talk about core competencies within the BC curriculum. Luke is able to explain what they are, as well as how teachers, parents and students are engaging with this new approach to education within the framework of the BC curriculum.2022-05-0423 min
The 21st Century TeacherImaginative Ecological Education with Gillian JudsonDr. Gillian Judson is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She teaches in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction programs. Her scholarship looks at imagination’s role in leadership and learning (K-post-secondary). Gillian is an educator, writer, researcher, and parent. She is also the primary catalyst behind the creation, direction, and expansion of imaginED.
In her role as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (SFU), she teaches mostly about an imagination-focused approach to teaching called Imaginative Education (IE) and the specific ways to engage imagination in leadership and in...2022-04-0626 min
The 21st Century TeacherTransformative Education with the Co Authors of The Spiral PlaybookWe are excited to have Dr. Judy Halbert and Dr. Linda Kaser, co-authors of The Spiral Playbook (2017), System Transformation for Equity and Quality (2016), Spirals of Inquiry (2013), Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools (2009) and with Helen Timperley, A Framework for Transforming Learning in Schools: Innovation and the Spiral of Inquiry (2014).
They lead the Transformative Educational Leadership Program at the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, Linda and Judy developed and taught graduate leadership programs at the University of Victoria and Vancouver Island University.
Linda and Judy have served as teachers, principals, district leaders and policy advisors...2022-03-1632 min
The 21st Century TeacherTech Overwhelmed to Tech Intentional with Consultant & Teacher Emily CherkinHere are Emily's social media links:www.facebook.com/thescreentimeconsultantwww.facebook.com/groups/techintentionalfamiliesunitedwww.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultantwww.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkinYouTubeWebsite is: www.thescreentimeconsultant.comI also mentioned my colleagues at EverySchool.org and their EdTech triangle as a great resource for schools and teachers.2022-02-0221 min
The 21st Century TeacherSelf Care and Mental Health for TeachersSources for Educatorshttps://www.calm.com/schools/resources-Free for educators and students-30 days of mindfulness in the classroom-self-care guide for teachersEFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program) Life Works-for School District 8 teachers- LifeWorks, a one-stop solution that includes confidential consultation,information and educational resources, counselling (both telephonic and in-person),and personalized community referrals-accessible 24/7Mindfulness Self-Compassion exercises by Dr. Kristin Neffhttps://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises2022-01-0523 min
The 21st Century TeacherInterdisciplinary Learning & Using Stories to TeachFor more information about Diane's offerings and resources here is a link to an article article and short video http://teachingintothefuture.comStory TellingThe human story is our birthright and the means by which cultures across the globe have taught upcoming generations with wisdom and guidance. They are the backbone of human imagination and collaboration; two significant traits we have developed since the Palaeolithic age. Across time and culture, stories have been agents of personal transformation in part because they change our brains.Some of us have always know...2021-12-0120 min
The 21st Century TeacherHow Outdoor Education is Revitalizing a Rural SchoolDo you want to know more about the Valhalla Wilderness School Program at WE Graham in Slocan City? Click this link and enjoy a short video highlighting the merits of the program:https://www.sd8.bc.ca/programs/valhalla-wilderness-program2021-10-2718 min
The 21st Century TeacherIndigenous Worldview on Learning and Orange Shirt DaySources for Educators:Shi shi etkoThe Gladys that we never knewPhyllis Webstad On Orange Shirt DayFIND OUT MORE:Learn more at www.liveit.earthor get a FREE trial at www.app.liveit.earth JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter: @liveitearth Instagram: @liveitearth Facebook: Live It Earth 2021-09-2918 min