Leaning In and Speaking Out

Join us for a thoughtful exploration of ungrading in high school physics classrooms, featuring Dr. Ellen Watson from Brandon University and Christopher Sarkonak from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School. Learn more about their collaborative research, offering a nuanced perspective on reshaping assessment and improving student engagement. #Ungrading #EducationResearch 📚🎓

Articles by Christopher Sarkonak:

Teachers Going Gradeless: https://growbeyondgrades.org/blog/the-ungrading-spectrum

The Manitoba Teacher, https://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/mbt/2022/Fall_22_MBT.pdf

Be sure to check out our website for examples like Christopher's “What Does a Grade Look Like” that was co-constructed with students, one of the final self-assessment sheets that students fill out to help justify their grade selection, and a skills tracking form that students use to track their progress and set goals throughout the course.

In this insightful episode, our guests Dr. Candy Jones from the Faculty of Education at Brandon University, Julie Seeley from Frontier School Division, and Jessica Willows from the University of Victoria join us to explore the profound impact of rurality on their experiences as educators. Delving into their unique journeys, we uncover the invaluable gifts that rural settings have bestowed upon us, shaping our perspectives and influencing our approaches to education. Together, we discuss the lessons we have learned from rurality, both personally and professionally, and how these rural influences have become powerful tools in our educational practices. Join us for an engaging conversation as we reflect on the treasures that rurality has provided, and discover how these educators have seamlessly integrated these gifts into their work to create meaningful and impactful learning environments.

On this episode, we spoke with Welly Minyangadou Ngokobi (McGill University) and Chuwkuanugo Joseph Okudo (President of Brandon University Students’ Union) about what institutions can learn from international students. We discussed how international students carry both inherited knowledge and academic knowledge, and that institutions need to recognize this strength. We talked about strategies for cultural responsivity, strengthening participation, and for building a sense of community where student expertise and intergenerational knowledge is recognized and valued.

Be sure to check out Welly's recent publication here: Ngokobi, M. W. (2022). On Decolonizing the curriculum: thoughts of a Black teacher. Currere Exchange Journal, Vol 6, No 2.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Leaning In and Speaking Out podcast. On today's episode, we engage in thoughtful conversations with authors of "Building Inclusive Rural Communities," edited by Clark Banack and Dionne Pohler.

Join us as we explore a pan-Canadian look at equity in rural settings, delving into real-life stories and innovative grass-roots approaches from a variety of disciplines.

A warm thank you to Brandon University and BU CARES Research Centre for supporting this episode.

Be sure to check out the book here: https://www.uap.ualberta.ca/titles/1045-9781772126334-building-inclusive-communities-in-rural-canada

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Dr. Kelly Saunders, an Associate Professor in Political Science and Gender & Women's Studies at Brandon University talks about her ongoing research on the role of Métis women in politics.

Thank you to the Status of Women Review Committee and BU CARES for supporting this episode.

Be sure to check out her book chapter: Métis Politics and Governance in Canada, by Kelly Saunders and Janique Dubois, Vancouver: UBC Press, 2019. https://www.ubcpress.ca/metis-politics-and-governance-in-canada

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Ms. Lisa Wood, a visual artist and Associate Professor at IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University talks about her ongoing research-creation inspired by inequities in the world of art. She describes the process of her inspiration, documentation, compilations and analysis, and creation.

Thank you to the Status of Women Review Committee and BU CARES for supporting this episode.

Be sure to visit Lisa Wood's website here: https://lisawood.ca/

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Ms. Lindsay Mclachlan, Co-Chair of Business Administration talks about her ongoing research into the impacts of the pandemic on female-identifying accountants. She describes caregiving, work responsibilities, and the ways the pandemic exacerbated inequalities in differing ways. She lists recommendations made by her participants and how, in her future research, she'd like to see whether those recommendations have been turned into action. Be sure to check out her work here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1911-3838.12340

In this episode, we explore how dystopian literature can be used to foster hope and joy. We also discuss the challenges of dealing with grief and loss, and how to navigate it with sensitivity in the classroom. Finally, we explore the idea and definition of curriculum. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about the use of dystopian literature in the classroom.

Mentions:

Palmer, P. J. (1997). The courage to teach: Exploring the inner landscape of a teacher’s life. Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Documentary: https://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/mission-joy

Story Sticks: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/headliner/2015/08/04/story-stick-helps-tell-unique-personal-stories

Welcome to "Leaning in and Speaking Out," the thought-provoking podcast from Brandon University's CARES Research Centre. In this episode, we tackle a pressing issue in the world of sports and physical education: concussions. Join us as we dive into research and personal experiences with concussions, exploring their impacts on athletes and what educators can do in response.

Here are some resources for parents, teachers, and students regarding concussion and return to learn/play:

https://parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/

Music by RomanSenykMusic, "Only Forward"

n this episode, we will explore AI and ChatGPT within the field of education. We will look at how these technologies are being used to improve teaching and learning, and the potential implications for the future of education. We will also discuss the challenges of using AI in the classroom and the ethical considerations that must be taken into account. Finally, we will explore how ChatGPT and AI can be used to create personalized learning experiences for students of all ages. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about the use of AI in education.

Useful AI-powered video editor: Descript (we used this to edit this podcast episode)

Other interesting links for useful AI tools:

https://lexai.co/en/about

https://www.notion.so/

https://beta.tome.app/

https://nolej.io/