ShiftED Podcast #53 In Conversation with Michelle Cummings Ready…Set…Teach! The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide
What makes a first-year teacher not just survive, but truly thrive? Michelle Cummins, author of "The First Year Teacher Survival Guide: Fifth Edition" and education advisor at Brisk Teaching, brings d...
25 Mar 202536min
ShiftED Podcast #52 In Conversation with Emily Cherkin: Replace Judgement with Curiosity
What if our children's screen time challenges aren't actually about them at all? When Emily Cherkin noticed her 7th-grade students increasingly absorbed by social media, they quickly pointed out an un...
18 Mar 202527min
ShiftED Podcast #51 In Conversation with JD Williams: The Human Touch in a Digital Classroom
What does it mean to be a "techno-Victorian" in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape? JD Williams embodies this fascinating philosophy, prioritizing human autonomy while thoughtfully embraci...
11 Mar 202521min
ShiftED Podcast #50 In Conversation with Lenore Skenazy Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow
25 Feb 202533min
ShiftED Podcast #49 In Conversation with Alfie Kohn: Transforming Education Through Cooperation and Empathy
Can “traditional" education methods be doing more harm than good? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with renowned author and lecturer Alfie Kohn, as he challenges the status quo of grading ...
12 Feb 202528min
ShiftED Podcast #48 In Conversation with Jenna Jasek: Let The Land Be Our Classroom
Unlock the secrets of nature-based education with our incredible guest, Jenna Jasek from the Outdoor Learning School/Store. Jenna, with her roots deep in the natural landscapes of rural British Columb...
5 Feb 202528min
ShiftED Podcast #47 In Conversation with John Hattie: The stories data can tell us from his book Visible Learning
What if nearly everything we do in education actually makes a difference? In this episode, we welcome the brilliant John Hattie, a pioneering figure in educational research, to unravel the mysteries b...
29 Jan 202530min
ShiftED Podcast #46 In Conversation with Dr. Tina Montreuil: Emotional Regulation to the Rescue in Schools & Homes
Imagine unlocking the secrets to nurturing mental well-being in our schools and communities—this is precisely what Dr. Tina Montreuil, a distinguished figure in counselling psychology at McGill Univer...
23 Jan 202540min
