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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 9: Our Ideal Professional Learning Day

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Teacher professional learning experiences run the gamut of amazing and inspiring to boring and irrelevant. So many factors contribute to a great day of professional development, and in this new episode of Cultivating Connection, we’re excited to share some of our favourite experiences and PD must-haves with you. What makes a professional learning experience one […]

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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 8: Building Strong Connections with Leslie Dent Scarcello

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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

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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 7: The Museum Hack

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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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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 6: Reimagining Education with Jamie Ewing

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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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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 5: Podcasting in Education

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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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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 4: Wellness for Busy Educators

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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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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 3: Self-Compassion for Educators with Lisa Baylis

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Lisa Baylis is a mindfulness and self-compassion expert, an educator, and a published author from beautiful Vancouver Island. In this episode of Cultivating Connection, we chatted about what educators need to know about mindfulness, self-compassion, and sustainable wellness, as well as Lisa’s tips for how to get started. Lisa shares from an authentic place—she doesn’t

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3 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success this School Year: Cultivating Connection Podcast

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In many ways, September feels like the REAL new year. The habits and routines we establish now can often influence how successful we feel throughout the school year. In this episode, Devon & Leah share three practices that have made a big difference for them, why they work, and how you can customize them to

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Cultivating Connection Podcast: Social Media, Student Leadership & Cultivating Connections with Kerri Malazdrewicz

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Listen to guest Kerri Malazdrewicz as she shares about how she uses social media in education and how she fosters student leadership at her school. Plus, hear Kerri’s suggestions for cultivating strong relationships with your students and colleagues!

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Cultivating Connection Podcast: Boundaries, Energy & Self-Care with Spencer Cotter

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Guest: Spencer Cotter –Teacher Mentor Spencer Cotter is an instructional coach and teacher mentor from Michigan. Tune in to this episode as the Kenton girls talk to Spencer about boundaries, energy input and output, and wellness in the teaching profession. Spencer shares her personal story, relatable examples, and simple techniques to help teachers make changes

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