Edubabble Podcast

Meet Jamie, a teacher committed to enabling students to find their path and passions in learning. He uses oodles of play and gamification to allow creativity to grow in his students. Check out the link below to access the rich treasure trove of resources he has so graciously put together. Get on it!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WCdZfWvUKScyCHWykfw90HrkguJ9tK6f_-95XwBAeVs/edit?usp=sharing   This is the final episode of Edubabble, we are rebranding as Building Better Brains and now feature my amazing Clinical Play Therapist Wife Sian Chambers-Vallance. Stay tuned for from the heart sharing about couples, kids, teaching and how we use evidence based tools to build better brains for those in our care. 

Meet Liam, a father, teacher, lecturer, host of The Demons within Podcast and lead man for death metal band, Fall and Resist. Hear about how Liam uses his creative outlet as an emotional canvas to help with his own internal challenges and now, so many other people as well. Want to experience real talk about mental health and teaching? Want to hear some sick riffs that express musically the difference between a lesson plan and actual lesson? Check this episode out! Just like him, it's an absolute BEAST!  Demons Within Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lE1rbgQR9un8oJdBbhEFv?si=ASmg1G4oTaySoCs63J8YTA   Fall and Resist  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Bihe6Yte4KoVmSj0L8seq?si=iZSbGI4bT4-1suWnkHFFkg   Check out Liam's upcoming Medibank session, Heavy Metal Mindfulness https://fb.me/e/3jTwpNS53

Meet Michael Holmstrom, entrepreneur, engineer and founder of STEM Punks, an education company dedicated to enabling students and teachers to embrace a problem solving mindset through STEM learning. In this fascinating interview, Michael shares his thoughts on failing fast, future technology and how a STEM mindset can be applied to any area of life. Check out his stories of overcoming huge challenges and how a STEM mindset made each failure, a step towards success.  Check out the links below to experience what the award winning STEM Punks can do for your school.  w: www.stempunks.com (parents) w: www.stempunks.com.au (schools) fb: facebook.com/stempunksau tv: https://www.youtube.com/c/stempunksau mag: https://www.stempunks.com.au/magazine store: https://store.stempunks.com/ Edubabble Podcast fb https://www.facebook.com/edubabblepodcast

Meet Adam Thompson, front man of Aussie rock band Chocolate Starfish and founder of MusoMagic and MusiKarma. Hear Adam's story of how he uses creativity and expression to enable kids to live their best lives. From the remote outback of the Northern Territory to the far flung reaches of rural India, Adam takes his years of stage experience to enable kids to create, express and find their voice in the world. If you want to hear about the power of creativity and vulnerability in teaching and learning, this episode is for you.  Find Adam here adam@musomagic.com www.musomagic.com https://www.facebook.com/adamthompsonofficial   Find Edubabble here   http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Meet James, a teacher, traveller and passionate advocate for brain wise education. Join us as we talk about how virtual reality can be used to grow engagement, emotional buy in and empathy in our students. Check out his advice and stories that'll give you some great tips to use in your classroom with or without VR as a learning tool.   Want to know more about what James is doing? Curiious https://curiious.com/curiious-iq/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9csyYnR1s&feature=youtu.be   Personal www.ecocentric.space    Join the Edubabble Group https://www.facebook.com/edubabblepodcast

Meet Belinda, a teacher, mother and creator of the School of Stuff that Matters. Hear all about her journey in education from student to teacher and what led her to create the School of Stuff that Matters. Along the way, check out her great tips for online learning as Belinda has been an online educator for years! I had such fun talking with Belinda and hearing her honest, heartfelt and hilarious stories and I hope you'll enjoy this episode too. Check out her links below Web    www.schoolofstuffthatmatters.com   Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/schoolofstuffthatmatters     Insta     https://www.instagram.com/schoolofstuffthatmatters/   

It's time to chat about how our students are being affected by Covid19. When the only predictable thing is unpredictability, then let's talk about how you can stay mentally flexible and kind to yourself in these challenging times. Check out five top tips to help stay calm and cognitively capable under pressure. WARNING, this episode contains poorly improvised musical segments, listener discretion is advised ;) Stay safe and don't forget YOU'VE GOT THIS! Love Tony

Meet Sheree Clarke, an early years teacher from Moranbah in the Central Highlands of Queensland. I've gotta say I was blown away by her stories both professional and personal and her experience and wisdom that are truly beyond her years. She's an award winning young teacher and fun fact, a past student of mine from my QLD teaching days. And no, I can't claim any credit for the passion, heart and wisdom that she teaches with everyday but I can say that she taught me a lot in this episode and she even gave me homework! It's the educational circle of life! 

Meet Lisa Branch (and her school therapy dog, Sadie) visionary Principal that has led her team through highly challenging and transformative change at her primary school. Learn the why behind the move to create a truly student centred school that is now achieving academic results that match their behavioural ones. This is a discussion that shows what can happen when school leaders believe in the power of positive change and how it can truly transform a school into an amazing and engaged learning community. Get ready to get inspired!

Meet Kirsty Costa, passionate advocate for student centred, real world learning and Learning Innovation Leader for Zoos Victoria. Listen to her origin story about how she became a life long learner and creative force behind programs that involve over 150,000 students per year. Check out the new online learning offered by Zoos Victoria below.   Animal live streams: https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house/ Animal Education online: https://www.zoo.org.au/education/zoo-education-online/ Click on the link below for a free tips and techniques video on how to boost your rapport building skills with students and minimise behaviour management issues.  https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction Connect with me on facebook below!  http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Meet Gabbie Stroud, Author, Teacher, Mother and passionate advocate for teacher and student wellbeing and support. She is a best selling  author of several books including Teacher and Dear Parents and can often be seen in the media on shows like QandA. She is open, honest and vulnerable about her experiences in teaching and has some gorgeous pearls of wisdom for you in this interview. I hope you enjoy this discussion half as much as I did, Gabbie is an absolute treasure and if you haven't done so already, READ HER BOOKS! She's a total wordsmith and will take you away into her world with her immersive and absorbing writing style.   https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/Teacher-Gabbie-Stroud-9781760295905   https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/Dear-Parents-Gabbie-Stroud-9781760875268   Click on the link below for a free tips and techniques video on how to boost your rapport building skills with students and minimise behaviour management issues.    https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction   Connect with us and follow us on Facebook    http://bit.ly/Edubabble  

Turbocharge your enthusiasm for teaching Math by listening to this wonderful chat with Tom Moore, Math Consultant in schools, Doctorate Student and all round passionate life long learner. Check out his tips on how to incorporate  math into learning for kids both in the classroom and in online learning environments.    Check out EngageME Mathematics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCON7qd8dcFw-C1qZRrQddxw https://www.engagememathematics.com/   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction   Connect with us and follow us on Facebook    http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Strap yourself in it's time to get crazy with the amazingly creative, hilarious and full of heart Leonie Dawson. She is an award winning powerhouse in business and creativity and has also been through years of facilitating homeschooling for her kids. Listen to her experiences and advice on how we can help our kids to learn from home in these challenging times. This one is hilarious, crazy and I just loved our talk, please enjoy. Website: http://www.leoniedawson.com Books: http://www.myshiningyear.com Quarantine Planner: http://www.leoniedawson.com/planner Podcast: http://www.leoniedawson.com/podcast   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Meet Lael Stone, a birth, parenting and sexuality educator all about teaching kids of all ages the power of connection. She is also the founder of Woodline Primary school, a brand new school with emotional safety and growth being a core tenant. Join us for an emotional, real and also pretty damn funny discussion about how we can deal with the challenges of Covid-19 now and moving forward. www.woodlineprimary.com.au www.laelstone.com.au https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aware-parenting-podcast/id1455772681     TED talk: https://youtu.be/6fL09e8Tm9c   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble  

Join Sian and I as we talk about how we can keep going in the classroom with our students and at home with online learning. We discuss how to deal with increasing anxiety for both our students and ourselves. Here is a free lesson about how to increase meaningful connections with your kids. https://bit.ly/meaningfulconnectionfree   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Get the inside scoop on the first years of teaching with Professional Experience Liaison Officer Arna Pletes. Join Arna and she shares stories and advice for pre-service and graduate teachers everywhere. In this episode, we laugh, cry and truly share our scars and stars as we go forth and educate with Arna Pletes.   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://building-better-brains.teachable.com/p/connection-before-correction Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Tyson Wood joins me once more to discuss a disturbing article published at the same time we were recording episode 5. The article is states that new research from the Monash University shows that as much as 71% of Australia's educators feel underappreciated in the classroom and struggle with excessive workloads. Join us as we discuss this and other factors that contribute to and combat teacher stress and satisfaction.   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/ Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Meet Tyson Wood, Company Manager of TES Australia and SMART Teachers as we discuss teacher placement, recruitment, and retention. Is the teacher shortage real? What can we do to ensure that we find a school that suits us to work in? How can we support and engage teachers to stay in their schools and have voice and choice in school direction? Enjoy Tysons positivity and enthusiasm for supporting teachers everywhere.   Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/ Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble  

Join next-generation Yarra Ranges Tech School Director Ashley Van Krieken and I as we discuss tech in all its forms in education. How much is too much? What skills do we want to grow in our students using tech in the classroom and beyond? How can we best use facilities like the Tech School to boost our engagement and outcomes? It's time to get Techknowledgy with Ashley Van Krieken! Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/ Connect with us and follow us on Facebook http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Meet my amazing wife Sian, Clinical Play Therapist and partner in our business, Building Better Brains Australia and in life. Hear some of the neuroscience behind HOW students learn and what can do to better resource them and ourselves. This is stuff we geek out over all the time and I look forward to having Sian on the podcast much more in the future. Huge thanks to Sian for the interview and please use this link to join the conversation and share any questions you may have https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/ Fb Page: http://bit.ly/Edubabble

Some highlights and lowlights from 2019. What I was most and least proud of in a year in my teaching journey. What got me through the academic year and what nearly stopped me. Stories from the frontlines and how some students found their power to succeed through self-belief.  Join the family and let's bravely share both our scars and stars to show the human connection that binds us in this great career https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/

Welcome to the very first episode of Edubabble. So who am I and why Edubabble? Join me in sharing the reasons for my teaching journey so far from regional public school science teacher to Australian Education Awards Teacher of the Year (2019). Listen to some of my scars, stars and stories and join the conversation and share your own! https://buildingbetterbrains.com.au/cbc/ Let's share our real stories from the front lines of this amazing profession.