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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 19: Balanced Literacy and Science of Reading with Dr. Joe Stouffer

Dr. Joe Stouffer is a literacy researcher, consultant, and assistant professor at Brandon University’s Faculty of Education, and he has a thing or two to say about teaching children to read. In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Stouffer discusses balanced literacy programs, the Science of Reading movement, and assessment. He shares the most important thing that

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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 17: 3 Things You Need to Know About Coding & Computational Thinking

n this episode, Leah shares 3 things you need to know about coding and computational thinking. What is coding? What is computational thinking? Why might you want to integrate them in your classroom? Leah will address these questions and share her experiences with teaching coding and computational thinking.

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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 13: All Things Planning & Organization with the Two Planner Babes

Katie and Megan are teachers and best friends from Edmonton, Alberta. They’re also planner designers and business owners who have developed an amazing line of planners and accessories based on their own experiences of what busy teachers and moms need to stay organized. In this episode of Cultivating Connection, Katie and Megan tell us all

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Cultivating Connection Podcast Episode 10: Coaching, Connections & Technology-Integration with Jeff Bradbury

Jeff Bradbury is an ISTE Award Winning (2021) and globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network. Jeff works as a Technology Integration Specialist for Norwalk Norwalk Public Schools in Connecticut.  In this episode, he shares how he builds connections with colleagues

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

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

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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