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The International Schools Podcast114 - A conversation with Kirstin Coughtrie of Gaia LearningA conversation with Kirstin of Gaia Learning sharing her experience in supporting and mentoring neurodivergent learners.
Kirstin shares how in her organisation they have been leveraging technology to create a nurturing and caring community of learners in an online school.
With a personalised approach Gaia Learning supports students and parents around the world. A chance to discuss the challenges and opportunities of her work and community.
About Kirstin Coughtrie
Navigating the educational landscape with neurodiversity isn't something you learn from textbooks. Kirstin Coughtrie, who received an ADHD diagnosis later in life w...2023-11-251h 00
Future Learning Design PodcastSystemic Approaches to Inclusion - A Conversation with Kirstin Coughtrie and Kate LongworthKirstin Coughtrie is the Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Gaia Learning. Teacher & tech lover passionate about SEN, accessible learning and creating scalable solutions to global challenges. As an ambassador for teaching the UN SDGs and as a mum of children with additional needs and challenges, Kirstin has seen first-hand how important personalised learning is to their wellbeing and how vital flexible learning is to supporting families.
Kate Longworth is the Co-Founder & CEO of Gaia Learning. Experienced 'startup' tech entrepreneur and Marketeer. Passionate about education and in particular working with SEN primary school learners. Kate is a marketing entr...2023-10-1544 min
Challenging University PodcastKirstin Coughtrie - Founder and Innovation Architect, Gaia LearningHow do you cope with school when you're neurodivergent?And what do you do when your child is neurodivergent but you can no longer afford to send them to a school that gives them the support that they need?Kirstin Coughtrie is the Founder and Innovation Architect of Gaia Learning - an award-winning online school for neurodivergent thinkers. Gaia was born out of Kirstin's own experiences of the education system as a pupil, teacher and parent of a child with additional needs. In our conversation, we discuss how Kirstin:* Moved...2023-08-1058 min
What do Parents Know?3.4: NeurodiversityAmit talks to Kirstin Coughtrie, founder of Gaia Learning, about how her virtual learning platform is providing an alternative education for young people in the neurodiverse community. We discuss ADHD in great detail, including our own diagnoses, and whether being labelled should be seen as a positive or something to be avoided. 2023-06-0532 min
The EduvatorsFounder and CEO of Gaia Learning, Kirstin CoughtrieS3:E3 - Welcome to this episode of Eduvators, hosted by Angela Fairs, founder of Full Circle Educational Consultancy with over 20 years experience in schools around the world with a focus of strategic consultancy for innovative schools preparing for the 21st century.In this episode Angela talks to founder and CEO of Gaia Learning and an ambassador for teaching the UN Sustainable Development goals, Kirstin Coughtrie.Together they'll discuss the future of education, online learning and Gaia Learning.www.fullcircle-education.co.ukGaia Learning2022-03-2833 min
GeogPodEpisode #44: Kirstin Coughtrie - Technology in education, Gaia Learning & BritannicaFor the final episode of series 7 of GeogPod, John spoke to Kirstin Coughtrie, founder of Gaia Learning about the use of technology and AI in teaching, the advantages and challenges of home-schooling, and how Britannica's resources can help pin a home school programme to the specification.
Series 7 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Britannica.
Take Britannica's LaunchPacks GCSE for a spin with history and geography lessons, built with Shireland Academy educators and mapped to UK curriculum needs. Within each KS3-4 topical pack, find a learning route, learning journey instructions, printable activities, and corresponding Britannica Launch...2021-10-0756 min