Shows
Road to Net ZeroEpisode 31: Connected NorthWe’re excited to share the latest episode of Road to Net Zero, where guest hosts Clement Boisselier and Jennifer Campeau sit down with Michael Furdyk, co-founder of Connected North, to discuss how live, interactive virtual learning is empowering students and teachers in remote First Nation and Métis communities. Aecon is proud to support Connected North and has also contributed to the Future Pathways Fireside Chats.
2025-11-1020 min
The CanadianED Leadership ShowHow is Canadian Education Addressing Global Issues?Join us as we chat with Michael Furdyk, co-founder of TakingITGlobal, about leveraging technology to tackle social issues. Michael shares his journey from meeting tech giants like Bill Gates and Google founders to focusing on non-profits and educational initiatives. Learn about his first tech ventures, the impact of social innovation, and the importance of investing in youth to create future leaders. Don't miss his insights on attending global summits and using AI to drive positive change!00:00 Meeting Tech Giants and Their Social Impact01:23 Introducing Michael Furdyk: A Remarkable Journey03:54 Global Conferences and Youth Representation06:57 Canada's Role...
2025-09-2357 min
MindShare Learning PodcastThis Week in Canadian edtech with Michael FurdykThis Week in Canadian edtech with Michael Furdyk @takingITglobal Announcing the CDN EdTech Summit partnership with @aConnectedNorth in support support of bridging the digital divide for Indigenous students in remote communities
2021-12-2212 min
The Catalyst by SoftchoiceConnected North: The future for remote, Indigenous classrooms.Only 24% of households in Indigenous communities across Canada have access to modern, highspeed Internet, which means students in these places aren’t getting the same new digital learning experiences as kids throughout the most of the country. Now, a program called Connected North is aiming to change all of that. In this episode, Michael Furdyk joins Erika Van Noort to discuss how Connected North is using two-way telepresence video technology to enhance the classroom experience in Indigenous Communities - through physical technology and interactive software specifically designed for remote access. Best of all, it’s leading to lower...
2021-10-2023 min
#RisingYouth PodcastEpisode 0 : Our Partnership with CYC PodcastThis conversation between Wolfgang Vachon, Michael Furdyk and Jennifer Corriero introduces an exciting new pilot partnership between CYC Podcast and #RisingYouth (https://www.risingyouth.ca/) a project of TakingITGlobal (https://www.tigweb.org/). Jennifer and Michael introduce #Rising Youth & TakingITGlobal, speak about some of the projects they support, and why TIG and CYC Podcast are collaborating. We also talk about the politics of language when creating podcasts in a multi-lingual country.
The first #RisingYouth Podcast will launch on January 22nd, and every Wednesday after that!
2020-01-0427 min
CYC Podcast#Rising Youth, TakingItGlobal and new directions for CYC Podcast, a conversation with Jennifer Corriero and Michael FurdykThis conversation with Michael Furdyk and Jennifer Corriero introduces an exciting new pilot partnership between CYC Podcast and Rising Youth (https://www.risingyouth.ca/) a project of TakingItGlobal (https://www.tigweb.org/). Jennifer and Michael introduce #Rising Youth & TakingItGlobal, speak about some of the projects they support, and why we are doing this collaboration. We also talk about the politics of language when creating podcasts in a multi-lingual country.
Starting in January, CYC Podcast will start doing a French language podcast each month, we will also be doing bilingual podcasts, and will be working towards providing transcripts of the podcasts in...
2019-12-2527 min
MindShare Learning PodcastA MindShare Learning Moment with Peter Skillen and Michael FurdykA MindShare Learning Moment reflecting on Computer Science Education with Peter Skillen and Michael Furdyk as they complete their first year launch of the ‘Code to Learn’ program funded by the Canadian Government.
2018-12-1424 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherWhose Land? Understanding Indigenous Peoples Through EdtechMichael Furdyk from Taking IT Global talks about some global initiatives to help students understand indigenous peoples and develop empathy. www.coolcatteacher.com/e347
2018-08-2810 min
MediaSnackers PodcastMS Podcast#75Michael Furdyk is co-founder of TakingITGlobal a massive global online youth community for social change. Agree, disagree, like, don't like...? Feel free to leave a comment at http://mediasnackers.com/2007/03/mediasnackers-podcast75/
2007-03-2010 min