Dial I.T. Up

Mike and Rennie share their thoughts on technology education over the last 40ish years. We are interviewed by Matteo Di Muro (@MatteoDiMuro), Dean Vendramin (@vendi55), and they will also use this for their podcast 832 Sips (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/832-sips-an-education-podcast/id1510901311)

Mike and Rennie host Rick Haley (semi-retired teacher and principal) and John Finch (retired from Manitoba Education, but unretired to do student placements at the UofM Faculty of Education) as they discuss the new Bill 64 which proposes dramatic changes to the structure of education in Manitoba. This is part two where we discuss high quality learning, being 'future ready,' and excellence in teacher education.

Join Mike and Rennie as they host Rick Haley (semi-retired teacher and principal) and John Finch (retired from Manitoba Education, but unretired to do student placements at the UofM Faculty of Education) as they discuss the new Bill 64 which proposes dramatic changes to the structure of education in Manitoba. This is part one where we discuss governance, principals being taken out of the MTS union, and accountability. In part two we discuss high quality learning, being 'future ready,' and excellence in teacher education.

In this episode Rennie and Mike talk to Chelsea Hockridge of Mountain View School District about using Minecraft in a middle years school.

Mike and Rennie chat with 4 BU students Deanne Kuehn, Cristina Diaz, Jenna Michaluk, and Reid Ogilvie about how the pandemic has affected their education and what they take away from this as they look to start their careers. The pandemic has had some surprise benefits in addition to the chellenges encountered.

Rennie and Mike talk to Brian Cameron, principal of Louis Riel Art and Tech Centre, about eSports. Brian is president of the Manitoba High School eSports Assoc (https://www.mhsea.ca/). Their League of Legends Competition starts March 4, 2021 so get your team registered.

Rennie and Mike talk with Joel Templeman who works for Tech MB training teachers how to better use technology in their teaching.. His challenge to us at the end is a unique perspective on separating ourselves from our devices and the assumptions that we make. Some links to add to the description based on the conversation: https://techmanitoba.ca/ https://www.c4smb.ca/ https://www.internetsociety.org/about-internet-society/organization-members/ (Note: The Manitoba Chapter of the Internet Society is expected to be approved in January 2021) If you are interested, sign-up free here and then join the Chapter to get involved.

Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp interview Tyler Letkeman, an English teacher in Brandon Manitoba about how he uses technology to enhance student learning with his #onewordchallenge and social issues emphasis to get students communicating with more authentic audiences.

Mike and Rennie chat with Matt Henderson, Asst supt of 7Oaks SD about COVID, MET schools, Tech Hub and more. Matt finished with the challenge of "Did I cause learning today? How do I know that?"

Dial IT Up Episode 14. Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp chat with Zoe Bettess, Matteo Di Muro and Kirsten Thompson discussing their Twitter chat at #mbedchat

In this episode Mike and Rennie chat with Andy Mead, principal of Mitchell School about how teachers and students have adapted to online teaching and learning while still keeping the up the 'personal.' There are some surprising positives that can come out of this COVID19 situation.

A conversation Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp had with Matteo di Muro about teaching computer science and having students help post course material online. https://wakelet.com/@MatteoDiMuro and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmzlngN9cZTDXpWYqF8U2g

An interview with Liz LaPage and Kirsten Osborne from Balmoral Hall School in Winnipeg

This is a discussion with some ManACE board members about how their schools and divisions are responding to school closures during the 2020 COVID19 crisis. Board members participating are Kirsten Thompson, Matteo di Muro, Leah Obach, and Devon Caldwell. Hosted by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp. This was recorded over a Zoom call so the audio has been adjusted to try and keep the volume levels consistent.

Kirsten Thompson is the IT consultant in Mountain View School Division and was interviewed by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp In January 2020.

Rennie Redekopp interviewed Devin King, the mentor coordinator in Winnipeg School Division. Devin wrote a chapter about the use of games in the classroom for the ebook that Rennie and Mike Nantais edited called Education and Technology: Manitoba Action and Reflection.

A conversation with Jamie Leduc from Sisler High School about their innovative programming.

Mike Nantais interviews Devon Caldwell and Leah Obach about their collaborative projects with Early Years learners.

An interview about Deep Learning and technology Rennie Redekopp and Mike Nantais did with Tara McLauchlan and Andy McKiel Nov. 2019

An interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Jennifer Casa Todd at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

An interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Lisa Anne Floyd at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Part two of an interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Alec Courus at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Part one of an interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Alec Courus at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019