The 21st Century Teacher
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -The Live It Earth Pro D podcast for teachers where creative ideas and innovations are shared by teachers from a variety of backgrounds.
In each episode our podcast shines a light on education solutions for the modern age with interesting perspectives and stories from a variety of teachers and educators sharing their unique experiences.
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Advancing Education: Insights from Superintendent and Education Innovator Kevin Kaardal
February 07, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBJoin 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 strateg...
Promoting Equity and Inclusivity in Education with Claire Guy
January 10, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBIn 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 polic...
Innovation and Creativity in Education: Insights with Jen Giffen
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn 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 Con...
The Future of Education with Dr. Alec Couros: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Innovation
November 01, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn 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 o...
Insights on Climate Change Education with Dr. Ellen Field
October 04, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB🌍 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 th...
The Power of Live It Earth with Angela Stott, District Principal of Pedagogy
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThis 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,...
Kaleidoscope of Inquiry Reflections with David Russell-Loewen, Director of Education
May 03, 2023 23:29 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBDavid 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...
Universal Design for Learning with Katie Novak
April 05, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIn 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 dis...
Decolonising and Indigenising Teaching Resources with Leona Prince
March 01, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBToday 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 s...
Inquiry Learning with Teacher Librarian Andrea LaPointe
February 01, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBAndrea 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 ...
School Gardens and Outdoor Teaching with Megan Zeni
January 04, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBMegan 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 s...
Bringing Joy into the Classroom with Dean Shareski
November 02, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBIn 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...
Avoiding Burnout as a Teacher with author Morgane Michael
October 05, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBMorgane 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 podcas...
Inquiry Based Learning with Trevor MacKenzie
September 06, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBTrevor 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 Vic...
Technology & the Shifting Role of the Teacher with Chris Kennedy
June 01, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBChris 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 prof...
Navigating the Core Competencies of the New BC Curriculum
May 04, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBLuke 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.
Imaginative Ecological Education with Gillian Judson
April 06, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDr. 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 a...
Transformative Education with the Co Authors of The Spiral Playbook
March 16, 2022 02:21 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe 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....
Tech Overwhelmed to Tech Intentional with Consultant & Teacher Emily Cherkin
February 02, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHere are Emily's social media links: www.facebook.com/thescreentimeconsultant www.facebook.com/groups/techintentionalfamiliesunited www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin YouTube Website is: www.thescreentimeconsultant.com I also mentioned my colleagues at EverySchool.org and their EdTech triangle as a great resource for schools and teachers.
Self Care and Mental Health for Teachers
January 05, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBSources for Educators https://www.calm.com/schools/resources-Free for educators and students -30 days of mindfulness in the classroom -self-care guide for teachers EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program)Â 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 24/7 Mindfulness Self-...
Interdisciplinary Learning & Using Stories to Teach
December 01, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBFor more information about Diane's offerings and resources here is a link to an article article and short video http://teachingintothefuture.com Story Telling The 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 ag...
How Outdoor Education is Revitalizing a Rural School
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBDo 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-program
Indigenous Worldview on Learning and Orange Shirt Day
September 29, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBSources for Educators: Shi shi etko The Gladys that we never knew Phyllis Webstad On Orange Shirt Day FIND OUT MORE: Learn more at www.liveit.earth or get a FREE trial at www.app.liveit.earth JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @liveitearth Instagram: @liveitearth Facebook: Live It Earth Â