The 21st Century Teacher

Adam 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 ed...

Pedagogy 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. 

The intersection of arts, technology, inquiry in education: how to create meaningful learning experiences

Join 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 insight...

In 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 s...

In 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 t...

In 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, administ...

🌍 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 l...

This 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...

David 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...

In 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...

Today 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-w...

Andrea 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...

Megan 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...

In 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 an...

Morgane 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...

Trevor 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-...

Chris 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...

Luke 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.

Dr. 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 expa...

We 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 t...

Here 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.

Sources 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)  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-p...

For 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 d...

Do 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