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From Prototype to Professor: Career Tips with Dr. Dave Fracchia 🎓


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What makes a great teacher? According to Professor Dave Fracchia, it’s not about exams—it’s about Curiosity and Improvisation. 💡Join Fraser for an inspiring look at the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver BC, where Dr Dave helps students turn big ideas into real apps. Discover why Dave spent 10 years in university, how he uses 'Business Improv' in the classroom, and his powerful advice for kids on finding joy in their work.


Inside this episode:

  • đź§  Why 'Curiosity' is a student’s ultimate superpower.
  • 🏛️ A sneak peek at the Canadian Video Game Museum (CVGM.ca).
  • 🏫 Advice for kids who want to become teachers or professors.

#Education #StudentSuccess #DigitalMedia #BCED#STEMtoSTEAM #ParentingTips #Curiosity #JoinTheFray #FutureReady"


Inside this episode:

  • 03:22 - What does a professor do?
  • 05:24 - What student tech project was the most exciting to help work on?
  • 12:59 - How does a kid make their own video game?
  • 14:32- What is a personality super power that students need to know about?

 

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

  • [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
  • [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
  • [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
  • [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
  • [USA]CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
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