EDUCAST: The Podcast for Teachers

With less than 1% of Australian teachers identify as Indigenous Australian, and nearly 30% of those that do hiding the fact from their schools, it's not wonder that representation has a long way to go for our education system. Today's guest is a researcher currently studying Indigenous Leadership in The Australian Education system and is working towards creating a system that recognises and rewards, creating modelling for our Indigenous Australian students.Educast Social Links:www.educastpodcast.comwww.facebook.com/ICTMcGee www.twitter.com/ICTMcGeewww.instagram.com/ICTMcGeeOpening music:"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Tom Porta is an education enthusiast and differentiation specialist. He is currently Head of Vocational Education and Learning Support and has crafted a bespoke Certificate III in Community Services for his students. He does all this while also studying his doctorate in differentiation of education. In this interview we drill down to what differentiation is, how it impacts our students, and how it can save teachers time and energy.You can follow Tom's journey on his LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomporta/Educast Social Links:www.educastpodcast.comwww.facebook.com/ICTMcGee www.twitter.com/ICTMcGeewww.instagram.com/ICTMcGeeOpening music:"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

After a near 6 month hiatus while the pandemic hit the world and I let teachers focus on more important things, I'm launching Season 2! Episodes will resume regular posting, with some amazing conversations with teachers, education professionals, and researchers about all things education. First episode will be launched Friday 27th November!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

The Distillery is a collection of 30 minute live-streamed conversations about various topics including Education, Art, Music, and Medicine. In this episode we flip the table with The Distillery's host Harry Lee Shang Lun interviewing me as a guest for his series. If you'd rather watch the interview than listen to it, you can view this interview here: https://www.facebook.com/distillery.site/videos/2964144683664558/You can see all previous episodes of The Distillery on their social media below:Site: http://distillery.site/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEjPYBDw35A5ekoI2ldrPgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/distillery.site/Instagram: https://instagram.com/distillery.siteTwitter: https://twitter.com/distillerysite--Opening music:"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

As we transition towards online remote learning we may notice that nothing seems to be going right. We're getting frustrated, our students aren't behaving, and our usual support systems have disappeared. In this episode I chat with Dr Hayley Watson about her psychology work with children and teachers in schools and how trauma is playing a big role in what we do every day. You can see more of Dr Watson's information here https://openparachuteschools.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Saralyn Mckinnon-Crowley is a researcher and PhD Candidate from the University of Texas at Austin interested in the human element of education, and her research focuses on the inequalities in income and financial assistance. I chat with Saralyn about the inequalities that are coming to the fore during the COVID19 pandemic, and what teachers may be able to do to ensure they're not perpetuating them.In the interview we talk about several articles."College Made Them Feel Equal. The Virus Exposed How Unequal Their Lives Are." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/04/us/politics/coronavirus-zoom-college-classes.html"WiFi buses and parking lot learning: Schools adapt to teaching kids without internet" https://www.newsobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article241751376.html"Complex Pathways to Transfer: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Transition From Community College to 4-Year University" https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2332858419852039Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

As teachers are slowly getting their heads around what teaching online will look like for them, one school has been kicking goals in this arena for some time. In 2019 Haileybury launched their Haileyburyx platform allowing students anywhere in the world to study the Haileybury way. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Adriano Di Prato never intended to end up in education, but now that he's here he's made his mark on the industry. Teacher, Deputy Principal, and now thought leader and learning architect, Adriano is now working with schools and educators to make sure that not only are they technically able to get through remote learning, but their mind, bodies, and spirit are also nourished in this time. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

In this episode I chat about the need for teachers to take this time to breath. Take a step back and take a big picture approach to Term 2. We don't know what it's going to look like, but there are things we can do to plan. Also, what are the dangers of using too many 'free' online resources during COVID19 shut downs? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to close schools indefinitely, teachers have been left to work out how to move to Online Learning. As a digital and online learning specialist, this is what I help schools with every single day. During this move, we need to make sure we're not just taking our in-person classrooms and teaching them online. A shift to online learning is a shift in thinking. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Libraries are often the heart and soul of a school, and yet it takes a special person to manage that space. Susan Robertson has been a teacher librarian for nearly 30 years, and in this episode we chat about the changes and evolutions of libraries and teaching over that time, and how libraries remain steadfast as a meeting point, a safe space, for students and teachers alike. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Teachers have a massive impact on our lives and communities, yet don’t always feel appreciated. To celebrate and acknowledge the work of teachers, Monash Education ran a #ThankYourTeacher campaign in 2019. This campaign came out of the research done by Dr Amanda Heffernan and her co-researcher. In this episode I speak with Dr Heffernan about this research, and how we can make things better for teachers. You can read the full report, Perceptions of Teachers and Teaching in Australia, by clicking here: https://www.monash.edu/thank-your-teacher/docs/Perceptions-of-Teachers-and-Teaching-in-Australia-report-Nov-2019.pdfSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Ms Smith* is a new graduate having grown up in the Northern Territory of Australia and now, with new family and new ambitions, is ready to start working in the NT again. We chat about her experiences as a uni student, new graduate, and finding work in a system often criticised for being bureaucratic and confusing. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Our episodes have been delayed and time has run short, but isn't that the way most teachers feel all the time? Episode 8 is a quick update about a name change, and a call out for you to spends a few minutes sharing your experiences with me for some future episodes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

As the new year approaches it's time we begin thinking about how we help those that are transitioning in and out of middle school. Research shows this is one of the toughest times for our students, and there are things we can do to make it even easier. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Gratitude is more than just being thankful, and in this podcast we explore how you can start your year off by implementing gratitude interventions with your student and building those skills. We also hear from a guest speaker, Alison Zogopoulos, a teacher from South Australia kicking goals with education and technology. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

The new school year is about to begin and with it teachers are about to meet their new student cohorts. It's always a great idea to start the term by setting some classroom expectations, but how do we do that in a way that incorporates student voice and builds a resilient community? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

It's 2020 and we're all setting up our New Year's Resolutions. With that comes a look back on 2019. How do we do these same types of reflections with our students, and what ICT tool can make this much easier? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Schools are pushing for BYO or 1:1 device ratios, and teachers are under constant pressure to digitise their classrooms. In this episode we explore the biggest mistake and danger of ICT in the classroom. Don't forget you can access show notes and resources at www.patreon.com/ictmcgee. I also explore the idea of 'replacement tech' compared to 'meaningful tech', and give you a tool to work out where on the continuum you are. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

What does it mean to be the best you can be, and how can using social media help you be it? In this episode I explore the idea that 3 different ICT tools can help you share, collaborate, get resources, and collaborate with other leading teachers around the world. It's a messy internet out there, so which groups should you be a part of? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)

Welcome to Episode 1! In this episode I share my personal experience in becoming a teacher, and why I chose this career in the first place. I explain how my path to being a teacher was not a straight forward one, and how those experiences and challenges I faced in my life helped shape the values and approaches I had to being a teacher. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ictmcgee)