• Chey & Pav and The Staffroom Podcast

    Chey & Pav and The Staffroom Podcast
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    In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with the well-loved Chey Cheney and Pav Wander, co-hosts of The Staffroom Podcast and The Drive with Chey & Pav.

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    Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation

    • 2:35 – Who is Chey Cheney?
    • 4:26 – Who is Pav Wander?
    • 7:55 – We just marked a pandemic anniversary. What has teaching been like for Ontario teachers over this past year, and what’s one of your takeaways?
    • 17:22 – How do you respond to teachers who say their tank is empty and their fire for learning is low right now?
    • 26:51 – Between the Staffroom Podcast, the Drive, School Rubric, and other appearances, what’s one thing that content creation has done for you as a professional?
    • 35:51 – Your content mixes thoughtful reflection, insights, passion, artistry, and humour in ways that resonate powerfully with teachers. Was that a calculated strategy or do you feel like that’s just been a natural expression from day one?
    • 47:11 – What’s next for Chey and Pav?
    • 54:21 – What are the best ways for us to connect with you?

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  • Mike Washburn: Minecraft, Livestreaming, and Reimagined Professional Learning

    Mike Washburn: Minecraft, Livestreaming, and Reimagined Professional Learning
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    Who is Mike Washburn?

    MIKE WASHBURN is a Microsoft in Education expert, the Director of Engagement at @Participate, co-host of the fabulous @OnEducationPod, and the co-founder of the @OnPodcastMedia podcast network. When you visit Mike’s website you encounter this phrase: Passionately Educating, Constantly Learning – and that really summarizes Mike’s whole attitude and approach to education.

    Questions, Topics, and YouTube Timestamps

    • 7:40 – It’s story time! Please share with us about a low moment or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.
    • 16:39 – Congratulations on your new position at Participate! Can you talk about the mission and vision of Participate and describe your role in moving that forward?
    • 23:05 – Another fun project that you’ve been working on lately is the official podcast for Minecraft Education. Tell us what you love about the Minecraft platform and the opportunities that it presents learners.
    • 32:47 – One of the reasons I love OnEducation is that you and Glen don’t run your thoughts through any sort of political filter. You tell it like it is, and sometimes that means holding politicians, education companies, textbooks, or personalities to the fire. In the age of political correctness where just about the worst thing we can do is offend another person or educator, talk about the importance of bringing critical thinking to the education conversation.
    • 38:53 – As you look across your PLN and your own practice, what else is setting you ON FIRE about education today?
    • 41:24 – Where do you see professional learning moving and evolving in the years to come?
    • 44:43 – Outside of education, what’s another area of learning for you? What is it that ignites your passions outside of the classroom and brings you alive as a human being? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.
    • 47:07 – Share about one personal habit or productivity hack that contributes to your success.

    Voices and Resources That Spark Mike’s Thinking

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    Song Track Credits

    • Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
    • Anthem by The Grand Affair*
    • Roots of Legend by Density & Time
    • Memory Rain by Yung Logos
    • *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

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  • Rural Education: What Lies Ahead?

    Rural Education: What Lies Ahead?
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    In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with guests Kevin Van Lagen, Nikki Lavergne, Melody McAllister, Tammy G. Neil, and Dr. Casey T. Jakubowski to discuss the state of rural education today.

    What are the WINS worthy of celebration in rural education? What are the biggest CHALLENGES that rural educators and learners face today? How is TECHNOLOGY changing the learning landscape? We get into all this and more in the course of this conversation.

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    Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation

    • 0:54 – Who is Melody McAllister?
    • 2:07 – Who is Tammy Neil?
    • 2:55 – Who is Dr. Casey Jakubowski?
    • 4:08 – Who is Nikki Lavergne?
    • 4:43 – Who is Kevin Van Lagen?
    • 5:25 – What are some of the best things about working in rural education? Let’s celebrate the WINS.
    • 12:18 – What are some of the greatest CHALLENGES facing rural educators and learners today?
    • 19:04 – Digital TECHNOLOGY apps and platforms have transformed K-12 learning in a very short number of years. What has been (and will continue to be) its impact on rural education?
    • 28:20 – What are the technology apps and tools that have really been SAVIORS for education during the pandemic?
    • 35:47 – What are some current PROJECTS or initiatives that you are excited to be recently finished or currently working on?
    • 48:55 – How can we CONNECT with you and join your learning journey?

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  • Evan Whitehead: Equity, SEL, and Educator Wellness

    Evan Whitehead: Equity, SEL, and Educator Wellness
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    Who is Evan Whitehead?

    EVAN WHITEHEAD is a school district administrator, national consultant for the Aha Process, and an advocate for equity, mental health, mindfulness, and the UN sustainable development goals in education.

    Questions, Topics, and YouTube Timestamps

    • 2:56 – How are you doing these days, and what has the COVID crisis looked like for you so far?
    • 7:35 – As we continue to move through this crisis, how can we respond and care best for students? It’s story time! Please share with us about a low moment or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.
    • 17:31 – Share about your work with Aha Process. What is their mission and vision?
    • 21:58 – Do you see state-mandated broadband and wifi for every household in the future as a result of the current crisis?
    • 24:05 – How can education play a role in terms of changing some of the systemic and cultural inequities that we continue to see in society today?
    • 30:55 – How are you looking to grow professionally and improve your practice right now? Can you share about a specific professional goal or project that you’re currently working on?
    • 36:10 – Outside of education, what’s another area of learning for you? What is it that ignites your passions outside of the classroom and brings you alive as a human being? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.
    • 37:21 – Share about one app, personal habit, or productivity hack that contributes to your success.

    Voices and Resources That Spark Evan’s Thinking

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    Song Track Credits

    • Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
    • Anthem by The Grand Affair*
    • Roots of Legend by Density & Time
    • Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair*
    • *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

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  • Challenge-Based Learning: Redefining School with Glarea Elevated Learning

    Challenge-Based Learning: Redefining School with Glarea Elevated Learning
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    In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with Rita Rai, Nadia Irshad, and Peter Anderson from Glarea Elevated Learning, a school that is charting a unique path to learning and instruction.

    What is challenge-based learning, how does it help students, and how does it fit with inquiry and other approaches to instruction? You’re about to find out.

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    Questions and Timestamps from This Conversation

    • 0:29 – Who is Rita Rai?
    • 3:12 – Who is Nadia Irshad?
    • 5:15 – Who is Peter Anderson?
    • 9:22 – What is Glarea Elevated Learning? How is this school different?
    • 11:38 – What is the history of Glarea Elevated Learning? How, when, and why was it founded?
    • 17:28 – What is challenge-based learning? Why is an emphasis on challenge so important in education today?
    • 21:49 – What do you see as the current and future roles of technology in education?
    • 29:15 – Why is it so important to put BIPOC women in places of institutional leadership? What work remains to be done in this space?
    • 33:43 – How are children learning differently than they were 10-20 years ago? How can teachers and schools responsively to those needs?
    • 36:29 – What is the meaning of Glarea?
    • 41:29 – How can we connect with you and join your learning journeys?

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