On this episode we dive into the world of Literacy and some amazing tools that can help provide purposeful screen time, in the form of Squiggle Park (@squiggleparkedu)and Dreamscape (@dreamscapeEDU). I chat with Co-Founder Julia Rivard ([email protected])about her journey and inspiration to creating these amazing tools for young readers while working our way into how educators and Learning Guardians can implement these tools into their daily routine.

On this episode I chat with Shelby and Steve about the origins and functions of Canada Learning Code (https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/). We dive into how their Code Mobile (@learningcode) has evolved and is available for FREE across Canada! Their goal to help everyone be able to understand code and how they can support both teachers and students learn about how to create this translation from human into computer.

Contact: [email protected]

Check out their resources:

Lesson Crosswalks: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18UbDzy1MHU94I0J0r8X0vZ8apkqVgIpx2H1j9HBbUfM/edit#gid=1712865985

A Pan-Canadian K-12 Computer Science Education Framework: https://k12csframework.ca/wp-content/uploads/Learning-for-the-Digital-Future_Framework_Final.pdf

On this episode I chat with Candace Stump from Mangahigh (www.mangahigh.com), is a math supplement support program that offers genuinely engaging learning opportunities for students from kindergarten to grade 10. Candace and I dive into how this platform supports students success by providing bite sized rigor in this game based learning environment that allows students to engage in their math learning. We talk about how the platform is accessible to learners from any device and how their learning environment makes is safe to lose while students are temporarily inconvenience on their way to success. 

On this episode I dive into the world of sensors with Dave Bakker ([email protected]) Co-Founder of Pocketlab @thepocketlab. We talk about how these sensors, are both cost effective, and contain a multipurpose function because of the amount of sensors that each Pocketlab tool contains https://www.thepocketlab.com/. These simple to use tools are geared towards inspiring curiosity as soon as you hold the device and provide a sense of open ended exploration. We also dive into upcoming conferences that Dave and his team are working on, especially the Science is Cool series (https://www.scic-conference.com/) that brings together thousands of teachers from around the world and is completely free for you to attend. We walk through how to register for these free sessions, where to find the recordings for past events and even a Facebook group that connects teachers to an amazing Professional Learning Community.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScICbyPocketLab/

https://www.facebook.com/scicUnconference

On this episode I chat with CEO of Nelson Canada Steve Brown(@NelsonSteveB). We discuss how how Nelson, a 106 years old company that many of us know as the Text book company, has transformed its delivery method from Paper to digital. This digital form is known as Edwin (@edwinclassroom), which stands for Educational Win, which is a progressive Web app that features live materials allowing Edwin to update both its content and curriculum standards over a short period of time (Edwin.nelson.com). As an organization, the focus is Creating communities for teachers by teachers to help educators connect all over the world. Steve talks about how Edwin creates both equity and flexibility for learning whether you're in the classroom or at the kitchen table.

On this episode I chat with Susan Crouse ([email protected]) who is the CEO of Traxart Toys which is the company behind Kinazium @Kinazium, a tool kit that helps amplify robotics by connecting walls, arches, zig zags to their mats by using pegs, and even the possibility of sensors.  They pride themselves on providing students the opportunity to work on engineering , invention, creativity, communication and so much more! Susan and I talk about how Kinazium is a start up company that began in her garage with her son and his friends and focuses on playing more on the floor. Listen to find how you can claim your 25% discount from Susan! www.kinazium.com

On todays episode I chat with Lucas Pacentrilli ([email protected]) who is the Education Director and an Engineer for Phidgets (@phidgetsedu). These small, versatile tools offer a range of sensors, from sound, light, distance, temperature, and connect to a variety of machines like a PC, mac, raspberry pi etc. Phidgets is looking to support educators by introducing real world tools in classrooms to help move away from a more toy based sensor approach, and to do this, phidgets is giving away eduction kits for free! That's right, listen to my conversation with Lucas to find out how you can get your Free kit courtesy of phidgets.

phidgets.com/education/free

On this episode I chat with Lionel Loganathan who is the Director of Academic Partnerships at Knowledgehook (@knowledgehook) which is an Instructional Guidance System (IGS) that uses engaging student assessments to unlock insights and expert guidance for math teachers. We dive into the robust features that Knowledgehook offers teachers such as their Game Show Feature, Individual Student Missions and even Paper Mode. This award winning company focuses on creating valuable tools for teachers that can help identify potential strategies to help students who may be struggling with a given math concept. These engaging questions align to the curriculum standards for your given area and even offers a teacher and parent dashboard to see student progress. Knowledgehook offers more to students than just trophies, it provides them with the ability to say I Can.

knowledgehook.com

On this episode I am joined by Megan Farrell (@meganmfarrell) and Ashley McLellan (@ashmac205) from Edwin by Nelson (@NelsonPK20). Edwin (@EdwinClassroom) is a digital Ecosystem that supports both teachers and students by providing trusted digital content that aligns with the given curriculum depending on the province. We talk about how Edwin focuses on creating a equitable learning environment for students whether they are in or out of the classroom through their easy to use web based platform that even allows the user to cache some content to be used offline. We discuss how the Professional Learning communities, made up of Edwin users from around the globe work on supporting one another not only on implementation but on transformation while using the tool. Edwin (https://edwin.nelson.com/) is a tool that engages the teachers to be collaborative and promotes students ability to connect the dots between subjects.

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On this episode I chat with Bryanne Leeming (@bryanneleeming) CEO and Founder of Unruly Studios (@unruly_studios), the company behind Unruly Splats ([email protected]) which is a codable floor button that encourages physical play in STEM Education. We talk about how Bryanne came up with the product and why, as well as how Unruly Studios supports teachers in implementing this cross curricular tool into their school so that it doesn’t just sit on the shelf. We walk through using the web based coding platform that offers a virtual splat so that users can Splat without Splats. This durable coding tool takes the students away from the computer screen and engages them in a way that allows them to get the wiggles out

https://www.unrulysplats.com     app.unruly-studios.com