What makes for a powerful, memorable moment, in school or otherwise? Naturally, we all seek to be memorable. Nobody dreams of living an unremarkable life. We all want to be special to somebody. Some of us seek accolades from the masses, while others seek to be important to just a select few. That's part of … Continue reading Power of Moments
E 35: But, I’m Not Indigenous: How to Explore Indigenous Ways of Learning, Authentically (with Adrienne Gear)
With the advent of more ethically-conscious curricula that challenge the outdated colonialist outlook on history, educators are more responsible than ever for carefully and accurately talking about cultures and ways of knowing that may not be personally familiar to us. In light of the Canadian government’s reconciliation efforts with indigenous people, the way we teach … Continue reading E 35: But, I’m Not Indigenous: How to Explore Indigenous Ways of Learning, Authentically (with Adrienne Gear)
Storytelling is Leadership: 6 Sentences to Help your Story
Storytelling is Leadership: 6 Sentences to Help your Story #lead #leadership #story #edchat #business #smallactbigimpact #lead #kindsight101
E 18: Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide: Easy Ways for Teachers to Navigate these Hard Topics (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
You’ll learn easy tangible ways to support students experiencing depression, anxiety, or even suicidal thoughts. This is an episode not to miss!
E 17: Can You Teach Kindness and Empathy? : Actionable, Proven Tips You Can Implement in Your Class Starting Today (with Barbara Gruener)
Some people believe that empathy is intrinsic, something you’re either born with or you’re not. Well, my guest today believes that all children have the capacity to be kind, compassionate contributors, we just have to be willing to teach them how.
E 16: So, You Want to Start your Own School? (with Tom Hudock)
We are bringing inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning to our community but what does this mean? In this convo, we explore what it all means!
E 14: How to Be Happy Everyday: It’ll Change the World (with Jacqueline Way)
When you ask people what they want most in life, money, fame and notoriety are not at the top of their lists: happiness is.
E 15: Bomb-Diffusal, A North Pole Exploration, and One War Hero’s Courageous Heart: Learning How To Teach Kids with Trauma and PTSD (with Bruno Guevremont)
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, it's so important to take a moment and hear the stories of our brave service-people and that we reach out to support them in any way we can.
E3: How to Breathe Life into Your School and Boost Achievement (with Principal Kafele)
You are the number one determinant of the success or failure of your students. #success #school #edchat
E 7: The 5 Steps for Teaching Self-Regulation and Reducing Flight, Fight, Freeze Responses in the Classroom (with Dr. Stuart Shanker)
With terms like self-regulation being thrown around like confetti in education these days, the true meaning of such important approaches can become watered-down and lose effectiveness. In this interview, I go to the source. In this discussion with self-regulation guru Dr. Stuart Shanker, we explore 5 actionable ways to implement self-regulation strategies within the classroom … Continue reading E 7: The 5 Steps for Teaching Self-Regulation and Reducing Flight, Fight, Freeze Responses in the Classroom (with Dr. Stuart Shanker)
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