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Papers to PlaylistsInclusion in HPEWhat does it really mean to create an inclusive Health and Physical Education classroom? In this episode we explore how to design learning experiences where every student regardless of ability, background, or confidence, feels they belong. From using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to the TREE model and real-world teaching tips, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to support diverse learners and build a more equitable HPE environment for all. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-07-2307 min
Papers to PlaylistsAge appropriate skill developmentHow do we know if a movement skill is "just right" for the age we’re teaching? In this episode we unpack the stages of motor development and explore why building strong foundations in the early years matters for confidence, cognition, and lifelong physical activity. From reflexes to fundamental movement skills, you’ll learn how to plan intentional, age-appropriate activities that truly support every child’s growth in body, mind, and brain! Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-07-2308 min
Papers to PlaylistsAssessment in HPEIn this episode we break down what meaningful, authentic assessment looks like in early childhood and primary classrooms. Discover how to gather evidence, make fair judgments, and support every child’s learning journey. Tune in and take the stress out of assessment in Health and Physical Education.Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-07-2308 min
Papers to PlaylistsBringing Policy to Life in HPEIn this episode, we unpack how national curriculum and education policies like the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: HPE shape what you teach—and why it matters. A must-listen for student teachers and early career educators, this episode explores how you can use policy to advocate for health, movement, and wellbeing in your setting. Learn how to plan with purpose and teach with confidence. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-07-1807 min
Papers to PlaylistsThe Heart of HPEIn this opening episode, we dive into what Health and Physical Education really is. HPE supports the development of healthy, confident, and capable children by focusing on movement, wellbeing, and positive choices. We’ll explore how HPE connects to play, routines, and relationships in the early years, and how classroom teachers can lead meaningful HPE experiences every day. Whether you're brand new to teaching HPE or rethinking your approach, this episode will help you see the heart of HPE in a whole new way. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-07-1005 min
Technology and Learning Research (AARE)AI Literacy, Equity & Empowerment: A Conversation with Dr Juliana PelocheIn this episode Natalie McMaster speaks with Dr Juliana Peloche, Senior Learning Advisor and AI researcher, about her unique journey into the world of artificial intelligence in education.In this podcast Juliana discusses the importance of AI literacy—not only for students, but for academics who are often underprepared to guide AI use in classrooms. She emphasizes the need for cross-sector collaboration, referencing hybrid forums and stakeholder engagement as essential for meaningful progress in the AI and education space.As a strong advocate for gender equity, Juliana reflects on the continued underrepresentation of women in AI...2025-07-0414 min
Papers to PlaylistsNurturing a Digital MindsetIn this episode, we explore what a digital mindset really means — and why it’s critical for students to move beyond simply using technology, to creating with it. We unpack how the Australian Curriculum: Technologies supports this shift, and clarify the difference between the Technologies curriculum and the Digital Literacy capability. Join us for practical ideas on how to build your students' confidence, curiosity, and creativity in digital spaces — so they can become the innovators, problem-solvers, and ethical creators our digital world needs. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1907 min
Papers to PlaylistsUsing AI to Empower Digital Creativity in the ClassroomIn this episode, we explore how teachers can embrace the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools to move students beyond passive screen time and into active digital creation. You’ll learn how to guide your learners to become ethical AI users, creative content creators, and digitally fluent innovators—plus a practical teacher checklist you can start using today. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1906 min
Papers to PlaylistsTech, Screens and Play: Getting the Balance Right in Early ChildhoodHow should we really be using digital technologies in early childhood education? In this episode, we unpack the difference between ‘technology’ and ‘screen time,’ explore the latest evidence on child development, and reflect on how educators can balance digital tools with play-based learning that truly supports young children. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1906 min
Papers to PlaylistsCreative Technologies: Play, Purpose, and Learning in the Digital ClassroomIn this episode, we explore how creative technologies can transform learning experiences across early childhood, primary and secondary classrooms. Discover how tools like digital cameras, tablets, digital storytelling apps and more can support playful, experimental, and purposeful learning — and why play-based approaches remain vital in the digital age. Learn how to balance tech with face-to-face interaction and foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in your learners. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1907 min
Papers to PlaylistsEmerging Literacy, Numeracy and the Role of Technology in Early Years ClassroomsIn this episode, we explore what emerging literacy and numeracy look like in today’s early years classrooms, how students’ diverse experiences shape their learning, and how technology can support — but not replace — foundational literacy and numeracy development. You’ll hear about key concepts, practical examples, and how to strike the right balance between digital and non-digital learning. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1908 min
Papers to PlaylistsBuilding Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)In this episode, we explore what a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is, why it matters for your professional growth, and how to start building one. You’ll hear practical ideas — from using social media and online tools to connecting with mentors and professional associations — plus key insights from recent research on how PLNs can help you stay current, inspired, and connected as an educator. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1908 min
Papers to PlaylistsDigital Footprint and Digital CitizenshipIn this episode, we explore key concepts in digital citizenship — from managing your digital footprint to teaching cyber safety and cyber ethics in the classroom. We also unpack the growing role of Generative AI in education, and why today’s teachers need to help students use AI tools ethically and critically evaluate the accuracy of AI-generated content. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1805 min
Papers to PlaylistsLearning theories and frameworks for teaching with technologyIn this episode, we explore key learning theories — including Connectivism — and how they inform digital teaching practice. We also unpack two essential frameworks, TPACK and SAMR, that can help educators make purposeful choices about using technology to enhance learning. A great starting point for building your digital pedagogy toolkit! Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1806 min
Papers to PlaylistsWhat is Digital Pedagogy?In this first episode of Digital Pedagogy in Practice, we explore what digital pedagogy really means — and why today’s educators need more than just technology in the classroom. We unpack how technology transforms teaching, learning, and student engagement, and why developing a digital pedagogy is key to preparing students for the future. Whether you’re new to teaching with technology or looking to refine your approach, this episode sets the stage for building your confidence in digital teaching practice. Music by amado zapana from Pixabay 2025-06-1805 min
KVMR NewsKVMR 2025 Celtic Festival Spotlight: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell LeahyKVMR's annual Celtic festival is fast approaching, and in the spirit of all things Celtic music, we've got the scoop on the festival headliner, Fiddler Natalie McMaster, who was raised and still resides in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cy Musiker and Joyce Miller spoke with McMaster for their public affairs show Curtain Call. KVMR News correspondent, Lydia Thomas edited part their interview and shares it with us now. For more from Natalie McMaster, remember to tune into Curtain Call with hosts Cy and Joyce next Friday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.2025-04-2606 min
Motif's Roots ReportEpisode #112 – Natalie McMasterWelcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Canadian fiddler, NATALIE MCMASTER. She has won two Juno Awards for best instrumental album, recorded many albums and collaborated with others such as The Chieftans, Carlos Santana and Allison Krauss. MCMASTER along with husband Donnell Leahy and two of her seven children are the Four on the Floor tour and will be at the Garde Theatre in New London on March 15.2025-03-0741 min
The Great and Secret KnowledgeThe Thing (1982) with Dave H In this one, Friend of DeSoto and entertainment lawyer Dave H swings by to discuss one of the scariest movies of all time, The Thing, directed by John Carpenter. [Reminder: Lindsey had to step back from the show for personal reasons, so until Jeff finds a permanent cohost we'll be swapping between various properties with different guests. Check in if you’d like to participate, or if you know someone who’d be a good guest at: greatandsecretknowledge@gmail.com ] Dave H will return soon to discuss Star Trek: Lower...2024-11-252h 33
i Like HueHue Spotlight with Tracy Koga: Mary Frances Leahy - A New Kind Of StarNever would have thought fiddling would be the next fad, but TikTok sensation Mary Frances Leahy is putting the instrument clearly on the map! She has been entertaining since 5 years old along side her famous parents, Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, but now the 18 year old has her first album she produced under her belt and a huge tour schedule she starts now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-2720 minTechnology and Learning Research (AARE)Baking the Rasch Model Cake with Associate Professor Michael CareyToday we're chatting on a topic that's crucial for anyone in the field of education research or anyone curious about quality survey construction and robust survey scale validation. We're talking about Rasch model analysis with Associate Professor Michael Carey. He uses a cake baking metaphor to explain how the Rasch model technique is applied to survey design and validation in plain English. He also refers to some recently published STEM research as examples of how a large 77-item preservice teacher TPACK self-audit instrument was developed and validated: The development and validation of a self-audit survey i...2024-05-0216 min
UNPOLLUTEDWildTechDNA: Conservation at Scale - Natalie Schmitt - S2E9 UNPOLLUTEDIn this week’s episode we chat with Natalie Schmitt, an Australian conservation biologist and founder of WildTechDNA, currently based at McMaster University in Canada. WildTechDNA, Natalie’s company, has developed a genetic test to help the scientific community learn more about and quantify rare and elusive animal species, facilitating citizen science around the world and hopefully providing valuable data to inform decisions around conservation.Natalie tells us about her journey and the career that led her across the world and even recounts her experiences out in the field studying whales and snow leopards while working on her...2024-04-2659 min
Burlington County BluegrassShow 187 Hour 3Recently one of the best concerts that I have seen comes from an artist that surprised the heck out of me. Her name is Natalie McMaster. She plays with her husband Donnell Leahy and her 7 kids. Music is fabulous and in addition the family dances!!! She opens the hour. Followed by TOny Trischka and Billy Strings, Della Mae, Lonesome River Band, Alison Brown and Steve Martin, Kathy Kallick, John McEuen, Armchair Boogie, Ezra and to close Molly Tuttle and Tony Trischka
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Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)Becoming Autistic: How technology is altering the minds of the next generationNatalie McMaster talks with Associate Professor Michael Nagel from the University of the Sunshine Coast.Michael has coauthored a book titled Becoming Autistic: How technology is altering the minds of the next generation. Today's discussion focusses on the consequences of developmental changes in young people due to screen use and how they are increasingly being expressed as psychological and behavioural changes that very much resemble known disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. More information is available at:https://www.booktopia.com.au/becoming-autistic-rachael-sharman/book/9781922607140.html 2024-01-1010 min
The Fertility Fitness PodcastQ&A Corner:: Your Fertility Questions AnsweredQ&A Highlights:Testosterone in Women: An Instagram follower asks about naturally lowering testosterone in women. Maria dives deep into the topic, discussing its relevance to conditions like PCOS and its effects on fertility.Alcohol and Fertility: The duo discusses the impact of alcohol on fertility for both men and women, emphasizing the importance of moderation.NK Cells and Fertility: A listener, Amanda, inquires about NK cells after hearing an interview with Dr. Amy. Maria elaborates on the role of these cells in fertility and the immune system.DIY Fertility Tests...2023-09-0827 min
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)Supporting Adolescent Learners: Social and Emotional WellbeingNatalie McMaster talks with Donna Pendergast, Director Engagement in the Arts, Education and Law Group, and the former Dean and Head of School of Education and Professional Studies (2009-2023) at Griffith University.Listen to learn more about a global MOOC for professional development which explores the social and emotional wellbeing of young adolescents. Use this URL to access the MOOC https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/supporting-adolescent-learners 2023-08-0908 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonOn This Day in London, Ontario; Now Memorialized at Budweiser GardensThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:A legendary moment in music history, as well as the history of the city of London, Ontario, is being memorialized with a brand-new mural on the north wall of Budweiser Gardens. The founder of Giant Tiger, Gordon Reid, has died at the age of 89. The store may be popular and ever-present now but that was not always the case. If you have been delaying on your plans to get to the gym and pump iron, because you wanted to make heads and tails of the different strategies, researchers at McMaster...2023-07-131h 15
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)Psychological Safety for Teachers with Alison WillisNatalie McMaster talks with Alison Willis a lecturer in curriculum and pedagogy at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Alison has a chapter in the book titled Health and Well-Being in the Middle Grades: Research for Effective Middle Level Education. Today's discussion focusses on how to create environments in schools that support the psychological safety of teachers.More information is available at:https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Health-and-Well-Being-in-the-Middle-Grades 2023-06-0207 min
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)ACHPER - Health Promoting Schools CommitteeACHPER Board Director and University of Canberra Associate Professor John Williams speaks with Natalie McMaster Lecturer of Education at the University of Sunshine Coast along with Dr Hugh Shannon Senior Lecturer HPE at Queensland University of Technology.Today's subject is the ACHPER Health Promoting Schools Committee, what they do and how it came about.2023-04-2711 min
RefolkusA Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris CooleA Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris CooleWhat if we told you that to be successful in marketing your music, you did not have to be on social media? So many musicians struggle to keep up with the content creation process, but what if it wasn’t completely necessary? In today’s episode, we talk with Chris Coole, and discuss how he has successfully run marketing for his business with nothing but an email list for almost 3 decades.Listen in as Chris describes how he...2023-04-2623 min
The Read With Angie PodcastEpisode 1 - 2022 Reading Wrap Up!A 2022 reading wrap up featuring my sister Laura @plantladyreader. We talk about a lot of books in this episode that we read and enjoyed in 2022. There is one F-Bomb in this episode, sorry! Most of the books mentioned in this episode are listed below, but you can find the full list of my favourites on the blog. www.readwithangie.com
Books mentioned:
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
Kingdom of the Wicked series by Kerri Maniscalo
India Holton Series by Evie Dunmore
Mist in the Mirror by...2023-01-0443 min
The Letter from Ireland PodcastA Merry Irish Christmas - 10 Old Irish Christmas Songs (#748)In todays special Christmas episode, we share a selection of old Irish Christmas carols, songs and tunes. They include:The Bells of Dublin/Christmas Eve - performed by The ChieftainsChristmas in Killarney - performed by Bing CrosbyCuroo, Curoo Carol of the Birds - performed by Maggie Sansone, Andrea Hoag, Sharon Knowles, Patrick EganChristmas Angels - performed by ClannadThe Wexford Carol - performed by Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, Natalie McMasterOnce in Royal David's City - performed by The Chieftains, The Renaissance Singers, David DrinkelDon Oíche úd I Mbeithil (That Night in Bethlemam) - performed by Celtic WomanThe Kerry Ch...2022-12-1553 min
The Resource Doula22. Flipping the Script on Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy with Dr. Sinéad DufourSend us a textShow NotesOn today's podcast. I chat with Dr. Sinead Dufour about her work surrounding pregnancy related, pelvic girdle pain. And if that sounds complex, don't worry. All it means is pain in your pelvis during pregnancy or into the first year postpartum. We talk about the myth that relaxin is the cause of all of these pains in your pelvis and how we can better approach pain in general during pregnancy. So whether you're a clinician or currently pregnant and wanting to improve your pain. I know, you'll find this...2022-12-071h 01
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 4, 2022It's Sunday afternoon in the Windy City and it's a long weekend! Mike and Tim celebrate the Labor Day holiday with music from Gaelic Storm, Shane Hennessy, The Saw Doctors, Paul Brady, Natalie McMaster, Clare Sands & Susan O'Neil, The Prodigals, Drops of Green, The Pogues, Cabon Leaf, Luke Kelly, The Led Farmers, and Roger McGuinn. Enjoy the long weekend and the last days of summer!!2022-09-0459 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhy is Prime Minister Trudeau focusing so much attention on the GTA right now?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:After a few delays, NASA's new rocket, Artemis 1, is scheduled to launch tomorrow. Where'd the Americans go? There have been fewer tourists from the U.S. than some would expect – or hope for – over this year. What is the cause? Arcade Fire was already facing a disruption, with singer Win Butler set to leave and pursue more solo work after this tour... now multiple allegations of sexual misconduct have been raised against him. These are the last days of 2022 for the tours of Dundurn's historic Kitchen Garden. After learning that the...2022-09-031h 11
Celtic CornerMore tunes to take your mind to the HighlandsMusic to make your toes tap and your heart go pitty-pat.Title ArtistWon't You Come With Me Marc GunnFinnegans Wake Brobdingnagian BardsFinnegans Wake The Clancy BrothersFour Winds: The flags of Dublin ??????I Love to Wear the Kilt Andy StewartEightsome Reels ?????Whiskey in the Jar Celtica - Pipes RockHjarta og Eldur SeaStarHomes of Donegal Will MillerHighland Schottiche Glen Island Ceildhi BandEre I Roam Lesa MacEwan, Scarlet Rivera 2022-08-071h 58
The Read With Angie PodcastEp 11. - Natalie Jenner, Bec MacMaster and Nikki St. CroweDiscussing historical fiction books The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner. Reviewing the Legends of the Storm fantasy romance series by Bec McMaster. And talking about The Never King by Nikki St, Crowe, a reverse harem romance.2022-06-1016 min
Finding Our WayEp.148 - One Story CurriculumYesterday in all of our kids classes at Southridge, we launched into a brand new teaching curriculum called One Story. We are so excited about this new content and how it will help all our Southridge kids to grown spiritually. Today on the podcast, we are thrilled to chat more about this with Natalie Frisk. Natalie is lead pastor at The Meeting House Brantford, as well as curriculum pastor for One Story kids and youth curriculum. She is author of Raising Disciples: How to Make Faith Matter for Our Kids (Herald Press). Natalie has an MTS from McMaster D...2021-12-0644 min
Celtic Christmas MusicHang the Holley: Sharon ShannonWelcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SHARON SHANNON as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "Little Christmas" is the final episode of 2020. It features Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. You wil...2021-11-1103 min
Hopping the FenceAdrien CrossmanAdriene Crossman is a queer and non-binary white settler artist, educator and curator currently residing on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples in Hamilton, Ontario. Crossman holds an MFA in Visual Art from the University of Windsor (2018), and a BFA in Integrated Media from OCAD University (2012). Their practice explores the affective qualities of queerness, and they are interested in the liminality between the digital and the physical, considering how the terms trans* and non-binary apply to media as well as gender. Crossman is a co-founder and co-runs the online arts publication off centre and is an...2021-08-0650 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioBLOODSUCKING FREAKS (1976) – Episode 142 – Decades of Horror 1970s “This will go far beyond every STRETCH of the imagination.” What if you don’t want your imagination STRETCHED in that direction? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest host Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff from the Classic Era - as they, maybe foolishly, push through the ordeal of watching and discussing Sardu, Ralphus, et al in Joel M. Reed’s Bloodsucking Freaks (1976). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 142 – Bloodsucking Freaks (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click...2021-07-1153 min
PRAIRIE JUSTICE : The Greg Sanders Vigilante PodcastEpisode 9 - Action Comics #48 - "Crime's Caravan"Ep 09 – Action Comics #48, May 1942, “Crime’s Caravan”
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Introduction
Original Radio Play - Action Comics #48, May 1942, “Crime’s Caravan”
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Music Excerpts Used
Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
“Cade’s County Theme” – Henry Mancini Orchestra
“Caravan” – Duke Ellington
“F...2021-05-241h 26
Inside the BanjoverseNatalie McMaster - Cape Breton Fiddling LegendNatalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-2443 min
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 26: Lisa Deam and Christiana PetersonJen is joined by Lisa Deam and Christiana Peterson for a rich conversation about diving into the deep wells of reading ancient, Christian mystics.Lisa Deam uses art of the Christian past to illuminate modern faith. Her other books include A World Transformed: Exploring the Spirituality of Medieval Maps and 7 Ways the Ancient Church Saved My Faith. A former professor, Lisa has a PhD in medieval art history from the University of Chicago and was a Fulbright Fellow to Belgium. She blogs regularly at The Contemplative Writer, a website that offers resources and words of encouragement for living...2021-05-1046 min