The Educhange Podcast

The Educhange Podcast episodes:

• 12.20.2020

  Beth Claydon - Teaching technologies well

  Beth is currently the Technologies and Innovation Specialist at Coomera Anglican College, and previously worked with ACARA, and was responsible for the implementation of Australian Curriculum in Digital technologies for the North Queensland cluster of schools. We spoke with...

  
• 12.06.2020

  Financial Literacy with Fiona Guthrie

  Last week, the Victorian Government announced a school banking ban over accusations the banks were using inappropriate tactics in the programs. With calls for other states to follow, this week on The Educhange Podcast we're talking about financial literacy. We're...

  
• 11.22.2020

  Engaging students in STEAM with Tony Vallance

  Tony Vallance is a Learning Specialist at Lilydale High School. Tony is passionate about bridging the gap between theory and practice, and developing learning opportunities rooted in the real world with practical applications. In this episode, we talk to Tony...

  
• 11.08.2020

  Dr Philip SA Cummins on Character Education

  Our guest today is Phil Cummins. Phil an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Tasmania, an integral part of the School for Tomorrow and the managing director of the Circle Education group.  The collective conversation this week is:...

  
• 10.25.2020

  Yasodai Selvakumaran - Why we teach

  Our guest today is Yasodai Selvakumaran. Yaso is a Humanities Teacher and Relieving Head Teacher in Professional Practice at Rooty Hill High School in Sydney’s west. In 2019 Yaso was named as one of the world’s top 10 teachers in...

  
• 10.11.2020

  Nadeem Memon and Dylan Chown on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.

  Today we're joined by Nadeem Memon and Dylan Chown. Both from the University of South Australia, Dylan and Nadeem have been working with how we can value and use the cultures of our students to enhance their learning. In this...

  
• 09.28.2020

  Season 8 Trailer

  We have some exciting news to share about what is to come in season 8 of the educhange podcast! Listen to find out about our new co-host and how you can get involved this season! 

  
• 05.15.2020

  Keeping Learning Going Mini Series - Shanaj Begum

  2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we...

  
• 05.12.2020

  Keeping Learning Going Mini Series - Aaron Tait

  2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we...

  
• 05.08.2020

  Keeping Learning Going Mini Series - Russell Cailey

  2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we...

  
• 05.05.2020

  Keeping Learning Going Mini Series - Dave Faulkner

  2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we...

  
• 05.01.2020

  Keeping Learning Going Mini Series - Sarah Dohl

  2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning.  In this Educhange podcast mini series, we...

  
• 12.06.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Student insights into STEM

  In this episode, we speak to students about their experiences and their future in STEM. 

  
• 11.29.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Jon Soong - Unpacking the T in STEM

  We've partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to bring you this mini series on STEM education. In this episode, we speak with Jon Soong, the CEO and Co-founder of Makers Empire, a company in Adelaide that helps K-8 educators teach...

  
• 11.22.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Karen Reynolds - Unpacking the E in STEM

  We’ve partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to bring you this mini series on STEM education. Professor Karen Reynolds is the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and the Director of The Medical Device Research Institute at Flinders...

  
• 11.15.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Tom Lowrie - Unpacking the M in STEM

  We've partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to bring you this mini series on STEM education. Professor Thomas Lowrie is Centenary Professor at the University of Canberra and Director of the STEM Education Research Centre where he leads a team...

  
• 11.08.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Flavia Tata Nardini - Unpacking the E in STEM

  We’ve partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to bring you this mini series on STEM education. In this episode, we speak to Flavia Tata Nardini, the CEO and Co-founder of Adelaide-based Fleet Space Technologies, a company on a mission to...

  
• 11.01.2019

  CESA Mini Series - Martin Westwell - Unpacking the S in STEM

  We’ve partnered with Catholic Education South Australia to bring you this mini series on STEM education. Professor Martin Westwell is the Chief Executive of the SACE Board, South Australia’s curriculum and assessment authority. Martin had an illustrious career in the biotechnology...

  
• 10.25.2019

  A sneak peak into November

  Take a listen to find out about an exciting collaboration we've had with Catholic Education South Australia and our first mini series focussed on STEM education. 

  
• 10.18.2019

  Justin Robinson - The positive education movement

  Justin Robinson is the inaugural Director of the Institute of Positive Education, based at Geelong Grammar School. He leads a team dedicated to promoting the theory and practice of Positive Education through research and providing training for other educators. In...

  
• 10.05.2019

  Valerie Campbell-Hogg - Building an education model from scratch

  Valerie Campbell-Hogg is the founder and CEO of Silkwood School, a school in the hinterland of the Gold Coast in Australia that approaches learning differently. With a background in business and personal development, and when her two young children were of...

  
• 09.20.2019

  Rob Steffler - Learning that is Back to the Future with Year 10s

  Rob Steffler is the Dean of Studies and Director of The DeLorean Project at Glasshouse Christian College, a P-12 Independent School on the Sunshine Coast. Based on his passion of providing students with explicit opportunities to develop the capabilities and...

  
• 09.07.2019

  Nicola Bone - Using mindfulness to promote learning

  Nicola Bone is the founder of Sound Off Schools, a mindfulness and well-being program currently sweeping through Queensland schools. Based in Brisbane Australia, Sound Off Schools are guiding students through mindfulness practices to help deal with increasing levels of mental...

  
• 08.24.2019

  Sue Karzis - Supporting school students since the 1930s

  Sue Karzis is CEO of State Schools’ Relief in Victoria, Australia. State Schools’ Relief is a not-for-profit organisation that was established to provide financial assistance to students and families in order to promote school attendance and achievement. To date they...

  
• 06.28.2019

  Linnea Garrett: Leading change at Chi-Tech

  Linnea Garrett is Principal of Chicago Tech Academy High School (Chi-Tech). Under her leadership, Chi-Tech is the only high school in the district implementing whole school project-based learning. During her time at Chi-Tech, Linnea has led and supported the development...

  
• 06.14.2019

  Jamie Stekart: Head of School for the world’s first travelling high school

  Think Global School is a travelling high school where students live in four countries every year, making unforgettable connections between their education and the world around them. In this episode, we talk to Jamie Stekart, Head of School, about the...

  
• 05.31.2019

  Joanne McEachen: Measuring what we value

  Joanne McEachen is the Global New Measures Director for New Pedagogies for Deep Learning and has led the development of a system of tools to measure “deep learning”. In this episode we unpack how we can better measure the components...

  
• 05.17.2019

  Jessica Swann: Demystifying Islam with students

  In the wake of the Christchurch shooting and the tragedies in Sri Lanka over the Easter long weekend, there is no time like the present to talk about fostering intercultural capabilities, respect and curiosity over fear with our students.Jessica Swann...

  
• 05.03.2019

  Aaron Mabikafola: Using media to unleash student passion

  Aaron Mabikafola is a passionate and award-winning educator who is on staff at Bethany Christian College, Adelaide, South Australia. With 20 years of experience as a music and classroom teacher, Aaron’s love for story­-telling, the arts and experience as a photographer, graphic...

  
• 04.19.2019

  Dr Glenn Savage: Gonski 2.0 and other education policy reform

  Dr Glenn Savage is a Senior Lecturer in Education Policy and Sociology of Education at the University of Western Australia. His current research examines the development of national schooling reforms and how policies in systems impact on ideas and practices...

  
• 04.05.2019

  Jake Plaskett: Former student and teacher at High Tech High

  Jake Plaskett is an innovative, self-confessed project-based learning evangelist who has been living in Australia since 2013. In his time here he has worked at MLC School in Sydney at a PBL Specialist Teacher, with the Department of Education in NSW,...

  
• 03.22.2019

  Melissa Moore: Creating an integrated learning framework

  Melissa Moore is Deputy Principal at Rototuna Junior High School in Waikato, New Zealand, a state school that is pushing boundaries with integrated learning design. In this episode we explore the development of their integrated learning framework, the importance of...

  
• 03.20.2019

  Season 5 Preview

  Welcome to Season 5 of the Educhange Podcast. We're looking forward to dropping our first episode for the season on Saturday!

  
• 11.10.2018

  Dr Lindsa McIntyre: EC18 Session on Leadership

  Dr. Lindsa McIntyre is currently the inspiring headmaster of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School, located in the heart of the “promise neighborhood” of Boston. As a school leader, she has helped transform the Burke into a positive learning environment...

  
• 11.04.2018

  Laura McBain: EC18 Session on Project Based Learning

  Laura McBain is the co-director of the K12 Lab at the Stanford University d.school. She is an accomplished educator, having led deeper learning approaches in education through her contributions at High Tech High, a network of 14 schools based in...

  
• 10.05.2018

  Daniel Flynn: EC18 Session on Social Entrepreneurship

  Daniel Flynn is the co-founder of Thankyou. Starting in social entrepreneurship at the ripe old age of 19, he continues to drive Thankyou’s vision to see global poverty eradicated with the goal to help millions of people in need. An...

  
• 09.28.2018

  Brad Milne & Hamish Barclay: Gamifying inquiry learning in NZ

  Brad Milne and Hamish Barclay are Assistant Principals at St Thomas of Canterbury College in New Zealand. They are working to evolve learning approaches for their school by focusing on shifting pedagogy and implementing innovative practice. They share their...

  
• 09.21.2018

  Jonathon Cook: Engagement and Transition in the Primary Years

  Jonathon Cook is currently an advanced skills teacher at Austins Ferry Primary School in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Apart from being a 5/6 teacher, he is also in charge of transition, career focused learning and STEM at the school. He’s in...

  
• 09.16.2018

  Chonny James: Building a Lighthouse for Wellbeing

  Chonny is the Director of Wellbeing at Presbyterian Ladies' College in Perth, Western Australia. In her role, Chonny has been charged with leading the work of the groundbreaking PLC Lighthouse, a $10.5 million health and wellness center for students from...

  
• 09.09.2018

  Adrian Piccoli: Enabling equity and student success

  Professor Adrian Piccoli was the NSW Minister for Education between 2011 and 2017. During these six years, he led significant education reform in NSW and nationally. His advocacy for quality teaching, needs-based funding for schools and improving the performance of...

  
• 09.01.2018

  Samaira Mehta: Kid entrepreneur and coding advocate

  Samaira Mehta is a 10 year old entrepreneur from California in the US. At the age of 7, Samaira invented a coding board game which she has taught over 2000 children to play so far. Samaira has started an initiative...

  
• 08.25.2018

  Iain Taylor: Transforming the worst school in New Zealand

  Iain Taylor is the principal of Manurewa Intermediate, a middle school with 850 students outside of Auckland, New Zealand. 45% of students identify as Pasifika and 35% as Maori and today we unpack exactly what Iain and his leadership team...

  
• 08.19.2018

  Lindsa McIntyre

  Dr. Lindsa McIntyre is currently the inspiring headmaster of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School, located in the heart of the “promise neighborhood” of Boston. As a school leader, she has helped transform the Burke into a positive learning environment...

  
• 08.11.2018

  Season 3 Preview & Educhange Events 2018

  A quick preview of our some of our season three episodes as well as our annual learning Event, Educhange 2018. Held in Melbourne on October 2nd, it'll see hundred of educators come together to learn, connect and innovate. To find...

  
• 07.22.2018

  Jim Watterston

  Jim Watterston is currently the Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. He began this role in January after many successful years leading education systems around Australia, including most recently in the role of Director-General...

  
• 07.08.2018

  Alice Zaslavsky

  Alice was a passionate head of department in a Melbourne school before she shared her love for food and education as a contestant on Season Four of Masterchef. Since then, there has been a children’s cook book, children’s TV series,...

  
• 06.24.2018

  Larry Rosenstock

  Larry Rosenstock is President, CEO and Founding Principal of High Tech High, a network of thirteen incredible public charter schools K-12 in California. With a remarkable career in education receiving the Ford Foundation Innovations Award, an Ashoka Fellowship, and the...

  
• 06.09.2018

  Beverley Oliver

  Beverley Oliver is the Alfred Deakin Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Deakin University. A leader in innovative student learning and experience in the higher education sector, she leads the university's drive to premium digital education and is an expert on...

  
• 05.25.2018

  Cally Nielsen

  Cally is a Deputy Principal at Bundaberg State High School up in Queensland, Australia, and the EC team were lucky enough to meet her in 2016 when Cally took part in the Changemaker Program. Cally is an incredibly passionate educator who...

  
• 05.13.2018

  Max Stossel

  Max Stossel is the Head of Content & Storytelling for the Center for Humane Technology, an organization of former tech insiders and CEOs dedicated to realigning technology with humanity's best interests. Before joining CHT, Max was a media strategist, spending...