Leslie Dent Scarcello (@mrsdentscarcello) is a teacher-librarian and elementary educator in Manitoba. In this episode, Leslie shares her perspective on building connections with students and staff. She provides ideas for incorporating technology, play and inquiry in learning activities and gives some tips for fostering a love of literacy. Tune in for ideas and inspiration on […]
Virtual and in-person museum visits can really enhance teaching and learning in a variety of subject areas. Museum hacking is a pedagogical approach that goes beyond passive viewing to actively engaging with museum exhibits to question, critique, and disrupt. Learn more about the museum hack and how Devon has used it with her Faculty of
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Have you every wanted to completely reimagine education? That’s exactly what Jamie Ewing challenged himself to do when he left his public school teaching position for a private Waldorf school in New York City. An award-winning educator known for STEM, science, and technology integration, Jamie exchanged technology for a chalkboard and embraced a brand-new teaching
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You are a Badass by Jen Sincero ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Somehow we thought 2022 would start out different… like not so much pandemic, so much more freedom and fun. Can’t blame us for hoping, right? At the moment, it’s feeling a bit rough around here with remote learning, a wild pandemic wave and freezing temperatures. We’re remaining
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The Museum Hack Have you ever taken your students to a museum–either an online or in-person visit? Museums offer a huge potential for powerful experiential learning experiences. There are strong links to many curricular topics but even better opportunities to teach critical thinking skills and disrupt traditional portrayals of history. Devon took her Brandon University Social
If pandemic life is wearing you and your students out, we’ve come up with an idea to bring a little holiday cheer into your lives this month! Join us for the Holly Jolly Holiday Connection – a simple project created to connect you with other students and teachers while generating some holiday spirit. The Holly Jolly Holiday Connection
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In this collaborative episode hosted by Joel Templeman of Tech Manitoba, Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell are joined by other podcasters in education for a panel discussion. As you listen, you’ll learn more about how to get started with podcasting and recommended tools/software/apps. All participants share the lessons they’ve learned about podcasting and some pitfalls
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💕My Heart Fills with Happiness 😃 This is one of my favourite read alouds to share with all ages. I’ve read it in so many classrooms across my division and also shared it with teachers and students in other places when presenting and leading workshops. My Heart Fills with Happiness is a beautiful book by
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We know how busy teacher life can get—and November offers some extra challenges with the demands of assessment and reporting. It’s more important than ever to squeeze in some wellness, so in this episode, we share our favourite practices and how to fit them into your hectic day. Learn more about how breathwork, mindfulness, movement,
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You’re going to want to join us for this! We are hosting WINTER WELLNESS WEEK from November 15-21, 2021. Consider this your invitation to join us for daily wellness practices, including movement, mindfulness & meditation. We’ve got a combination of live and recorded practices planned to help you feel energized and healthy this winter.
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