The Educhange Podcast

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 talk with six experts in keeping learning going.

In this episode, our guest is Dave Faulkner, the CEO and co-founder of Education Changemakers. Dave has been the regional director for one of Australia’s largest and sparsely populated regions and leads our remote workforce at EC. Maddie and Dave talk about great remote staff culture and how to run great professional learning online.

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 talk with six experts in keeping learning going. 

In this episode, our guest is Sarah Dohl. Sarah is the Middle School Leader of Katherine School of the Air. Kathrine School of the Air has over 50 years of experience in designing and delivering remote learning. 

In this episode, we speak to students about their experiences and their future 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 Design Thinking, STEM and 21st-century learning skills using 3D printing and 3D design. We chat to Jon about the role 3D printing and design can play in STEM education and STEM careers, and about his professional experiences in STEM and entrepreneurship.

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 University. Karen is a biomedical engineer and is a leader in the field having been awarded the Women In Innovation Award for engineering in 2016. In this conversation with Karen, we speak about the E in STEM and her work in the biomedical field.

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 undertaking groundbreaking research in STEM education, using innovative technology to assist children's learning. We speak with Tom about his passion for maths education and the role of STEM learning and digital literacy in classrooms today.

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 change Earth from Space through creating a digital nervous system that will connect every single device on our planet. Join us for this conversation where we discuss rocket science, the Internet of Things, and the value of female leadership in STEM industries.

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 industry, in science innovation and in science education. In this episode, Martin speaks about the value of STEM education and how we can support young people through learning as they engage in a constantly changing world.

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. 

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 the four years since its launch, the Institute has delivered more than 200 training courses, which have been attended by more than 10,000 educators, representing more than 1,000 schools from around the world.  The ripple effect of this training has been experienced by well over 250,000 students.  Justin is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education and was listed in The Educator’s 2017 Hot List. He lives with his wife Jeanette and their four children on the Corio campus of Geelong Grammar School.