You are a teacher. You like to think you are pretty good teacher. But you think you can be an even better teacher. But who's got the time? You've got marking to do, and emails to read, parents to call, oh and you are literally teaching TOMORROW...getting better at what you do and being inspired to b…
How can education be a way to create more belonging and contribution for young people? Today, I have the delight of sharing Nikolai Pizarro of Raising Readers. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/07/17/episode83/
How might teachers respond when truth seems to be increasingly devalued in what young people read online? I am joined by Erin Oxland to discuss this question and many others along the way. Erin Oxland is the First Vice President, Lead Negotiator, and Grievance Officer for the Kawartha Pine Ridge Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Prior to stepping into this fascinating role (which we totally get into, by the way), Erin was a middle school teacher in Port Hope Ontario. In her practice, she prioritized authentic, rich, and relevant learning experiences for her students, which included deeply investigating the intersections of fake news, media literacy, and journalism. Whether you are interested in exploring one teacher's experience with critical media literacy or hearing about her transition from the classroom to being an elected union official, this conversation has something for everyone. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/07/04/episode82/
This episode was originally published on the Teaching Writers Speak podcast—which is part of the Toronto Writing Project. I am a producer of this show and so it felt necessary to not only formally introduce Teaching Tomorrow listeners to the show, but also to transplant this conversation as a way to explain some of the questions behind the research project I am wading into. To check out The Toronto Writing Project: https://www.torontowritingproject.com/ To listen to all of the Teaching Writers Speak podcast episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/teaching-writers-speak/id1615880288
How can educators nurture a functional democracy when young people struggle to find reliable sources of information? To dig into this question, I am joined by Ken Boyd from CIVIX Canada. For Full Shownotes, Visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/05/29/episode80/ Ken Boyd is the Director of Education at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that develops experiential learning programs to help students develop skills and habits of informed citizenship. He researches and develops materials for two programs: PoliTalks, a program that helps students develop the skills needed to have constructive discussions about political and social issues, and CTRL-F, a digital media literacy skills program that helps students identify mis- and disinformation online. He also runs training sessions and workshops with teachers and students to teach them about digital media literacy and how to navigate an increasingly complex online world. Ken holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Toronto. Before moving to the non-profit sector, he taught philosophy at a number of universities across Canada, and was most recently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southern Denmark, where he worked on research projects about the barriers to communicating scientific information online. He is also a writer of public philosophy, and a regular contributor to The Prindle Post, a digital publication focused on ethical issues in the news.
How is digital literacy related to social justice? Today on the show I have the honour of sitting down with a leading thinker in education, Dr. Kristen Hawley Turner. Dr. Kristen Hawley Turner is a professor of education at Drew University and she is the director of the Drew Writing Project, which is a chapter of The National Writing Project. In this conversation we explore the terrain of digital literacy, its links to social justice, and how teachers must reimagine what our essential job descriptions are if we are going to meet the needs of the learners in our classrooms. As we are both parents, Kristen and I also get into our roles with our children and what can be done in the home to augment and reinforce critical digital literacy to help our young people thrive. I think you will find yourself nodding along in agreement as you listen to Dr. Hawley Turner explains her work and thinking in this conversation that I am so delighted to share with you. For Full Shownotes (and all the links to things mentioned), visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/05/16/episode79/
Back in the fall of 2021, I left my dream job for another dream: to dig deep into questions that I had been just scratching at throughout my classroom teaching experience. Well, now almost two years into my PhD program (and over a year since my last update episode–you can find that one on episode 67), I'm here to share the highlights, the challenges, the hiccups, and the mini-victories.
Anita Li is the publisher, founder, CEO, and editor in chief of The Green Line Toronto: a hyper local independent news outlet. I first encountered her when I had my students watch her TedX talk on the power of digital journalism–and not only did my Grade 8 class at the time deeply appreciate her message on digital composing, but they kept coming back to her ideas related to why representation matters in newsrooms. In this interview we cover a lot of ground: we get into the ever-evolving nature of journalism, how growing up in Scarborough prepared her for a career of curiosity and connection, as well as some of the ways that the shift towards digital composing may have transformed writing for the better. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2023/05/16/episode77/
What is the relationship between writing, teaching, and hosting a podcast? Today on the show I sit down with the Teaching Writers Speak podcast host, Ty Walkland. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/06/20/episode76/
What does it mean to be called to the teaching profession and how can we sustain that passion when things get hard? Today on the show I am in conversation with Margaret from My Call to Teach. - In this episode, we talk about starting an edu-business making resources (or solutions) for teachers - Her top business advice for other teachers (that's actually also great teaching advice) - Finding unselfish self-care in a challenging profession - How to give students a memorable end of year experience For full show notes, go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/06/07/episode75/
How can Gay-Straight alliances support students and make schools more inclusive spaces for all? Today on the show I speak with GSA advisor and coach James Potteiger There is a lot happening in schools right now that put our LGBTQ students at risk. So I'm thrilled to get to share this conversation I had with James about his work with GSAs. James has been running at GSA at his school in Pennsylvania for the past two years and he shares the ways the alliance has improved his school for all students, the role that the GSA plays for young people in his school, and James' journey towards running the GSA––which is especially powerful to hear since he identifies as a straight, white, cis-gender man with an Evangelical background. I left this conversation feeling inspired, hopeful, and so deeply grateful for how people like James are making all of our schools better places. For the show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/05/24/episode73/
How can teachers use journalism and reverse mentorship to transform student learning? Today on the show I am joined by Dr. Ed Madison to explore this question and so much more. For full shownotes, visit:
72. What I've gotten wrong about the writing process: a solo episode by Celeste Kirsh
Why should we fully embrace the joys of being a B-minus teacher? Today on the show I speak with the awesome Patti Firth, founder, CEO, and owner of Madly Learning. For full show notes go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/03/21/episode71/
What happens when educators are given the time and support to address complex dilemmas in their practice? Today on the show we have a panel discussion celebrating 10 years of Cohort 21. A huge thank you to Garth Nichols, Justin Medved, Ashley Domina, Ashley Bailey Davis. Laura Mustard, Melissa Jolicoeur, and Derek Doucet for being part of this conversation today. For full shownotes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/03/07/episode70/
How might we improve the teaching of writing by identifying as writers ourselves? Today on the show I speak with Jen Laffin, founder of Teach Write. For full show notes, go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/02/22/episode69/
For Full Show Notes, Visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/01/31/episode68/
67. You don't have to be a genius to do a PhD: a solo episode by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers generate abundance and wealth with a hustle on the side? Today on the show I speak with Dr. Shaun Woodly from Teach Hustle Inspire. Many of us in education have hobbies that are also teaching related. I know folks who write curriculum, who facilitate professional development, work as a coach or consultant, and of course you know–host a podcast. Dr. Shaun Woodley, CEO and founder of Teach Hustle Inspire, is here to share his vision for the upcoming Build It On The Side Conference: a way for educators to learn some of the tools and strategies of entrepreneurial thinking. For full show notes, jump to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2022/01/04/episode66/
How might we improve student writing by leveraging our innate desire for social connection? Today on the podcast, I make a case for why you should consider including journalistic writing in your class. For full show notes, check out: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/12/21/episode65/
For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/12/06/episode64/
How might we create a community of care in our schools through mindfulness practices? Today on the show I speak with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from the New Leaf Foundation. Full show notes can be found at: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/11/10/communitiesofcare/
For full show notes, check out the blog at: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/10/25/episode62/
How might we embrace both the incrementalism and urgency of anti-racism growth in all of our schools? Today I talk with the amazing Jennifer Grant on the show.Jennifer Grant is the director of the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services at George Brown College in Toronto and has a background in Child Youth Care. We talk in this episode about both the incrementalism and the urgency of institutional change, how she manages such a big portfolio, and the realities of anti-racism in her school context. Jennifer's approach to this work is so deeply relational and full of hope. For full show notes, go check out:
What has it been like to start a PhD during a pandemic? Today it's just me on the show sharing my reflections on the first few days of this new educational journey. To complete the very short and very helpful listener survey go to: shorturl.at/bsAJP For full show notes go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/09/20/phdweek1/
How can we as educators learn from the experience our students had this past summer at camp? Today on the show I am joined by Ross McIntyre, The Director of Community Initiatives at Camp Couchiching. Full show notes can be found here: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/09/07/rossmclntyre/ Please take a few minutes a complete the listener survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKd7BFSJOnRx8esc8BQxL9lhf2Ilyx1t3ooLPLHYMQp0Zz1w/viewform?usp=sf_link
How might teachers use their voice and power for social change? Today on the show I speak with social justice artist and sketchnote enthusiast, Sylvia Duckworth. For all the shownotes and references, go to the blog: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/31/sylviaduckworth/
How might we revolutionize education by streamlining workflow and designing better systems for everyone in school? Today on the show I am joined by the incredible Angela Watson. For full show notes, pop on over to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/24/angelawatson/
In order to better understand why students are not turning on their cameras and to more effectively teach when online in this context, I talk to three educators: May Lu, Ronald Hae, and Jen Bairos. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/18/56-when-students-are-not-turning-on-their-cameras-2/
For full show notes, check out: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/11/55-using-podcasts-for-student-and-teacher-learning-a-solo-episode/
Touching base with the guests from episode 30 about what we have learned about teaching in the pandemic, one year later.
How can educators practice having brave conversations to positively affect change? I am so excited to share with you today the conversation I had with Talking Together for Change. For full show notes and things mentioned in this episode, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/04/12/tt4c/ Thanks for listening to this episode and including this learning in your life. To pay it forward, you can do three things: share a quick rating and review on Apple podcasts, follow me on the socials to stay on top of the latest episodes (I’m @teaching_tomorrow on Instagram and @teach_tomorrow on Twitter), and of course, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
How might spoken word poetry ignite a passion for writing, language, and performance in young people? Today on the show I speak with spoken word poet, Britta B. For the show notes, go to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/04/05/brittab/
How might schools better serve and support students, especially during this time of great destabilization? Dr. Simon is an associate professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at The University of Toronto in the department of Curriculum Teaching and Learning. I asked Rob on the show to speak about the Addressing Injustices project: in this conversation, get into how the Addressing Injustices team use Youth Participatory Action Research to affect change, but we also explore teacher education, the field of multi-literacies, and the concept of “productive discomfort.” For full show notes, jump to: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/28/41-robsimon/
How might we learn from the recent human rights annual report published by the TDSB? Today on the show I speak with education activist and parent advocate Alexis Dawson. For full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/23/40-addressing-an…th-alexis-dawson/
How might teachers ensure that stories of oppressed and marginalized people get taught in their classrooms. Today on the show I speak with 2020 Prime Minister’s Teaching Award recipient, Rachel Luke. For full show notes, visit:https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/14/rachelluke/
What are your superpowers and how can you use those for other people in the teaching profession? Today on the show I get to talk to my friend, colleague, and Middle School French teacher Erin Imrie. For full show notes and stuff mentioned in this episode visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/03/09/48-teacher-mental-health-in-a-panoramic-with-erin-imrie/ *The views expressed in this podcast at that of my own, as well as the guests that speak freely on the episode, and do not necessarily reflect any organizations that I am affiliated with.*
How might we teachers not let our strengths become our weaknesses? Today on the show, a “what’s on my mind” solo episode.
How might hopeful school leaders become the leader they want to be? Today I talk to elementary school principal Diane Brown about leadership in times of crisis. For full show notes visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/22/46-seeing-your-o…with-diane-brown/
How might teachers use mindfulness as a tool for developing resilience? Today on the show I am joined by sisters Christi-an and Natalie Slomka speaking about the school resources developed by Calm. For full show notes visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/14/45-calm-school-r…n-and-nat-slomka/
When was the last time you learned something new and how long did it take you to understand that thing? Today on the show we are talking competency based learning with Sara Tahir. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/02/08/44-competency-ba…-with-sara-tahir/
How might teachers use their powers of professional judgement as tools for change? Today I am joined by Dr Beyhan Farhadi speaking about the challenges with online learning. For full show notes:
Join educators and innovators to discuss how to best collect evidence and observations in the math classroom when students are learning virtually, at home, or with hybrid models of learning during the pandemic. For full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/24/42-evidence-coll…c-math-classroom/
Carina Stone shares her experiences homeschooling / unschooling her 3 children. She started this well before the pandemic and her insights about young people and learning have huge potential for supporting all parents and educators as young people learn from home due to the global pandemic.
How can teachers best facilitate conversations the day after an emotionally charged world event. Today on the show, I am joined by Genny Lee, science teacher and diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist. For full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/11/40-how-to-talk-t…t-with-genny-lee/
How might teachers embed emotional literacy with diversity, equity, and inclusion learning? Today on the show I speak with the award-winning educator, consultant and writer, Shakil Choudhury. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/01/04/39-deep-diversit…shakil-choudhury/
After three weeks back at school following my 8 month maternity leave, I share 10 things that are holding me up and what's good about COVID school. For full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/12/24/38-whats-holding…p-a-solo-episode/
How might leaders in education not let the crisis of this pandemic go to waste? Today on the show, I have the privilege of speaking to Dr Angela Terpstra, head of The Bishop Strachan School. Click on the link to take you to the full show notes: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/12/06/37-leading-throu…-angela-terpstra/
How might we rethink teaching during the pandemic from a place of “have to” towards “get to”? This episode features a conversation with Dr Kristen Clarke. For full show notes, jump to our blog: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/23/36-we-get-to-tea…r-kristen-clarke/
Grant Lichtman in discussion with Garth and Justin. For full shownotes, pop on over to https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/08/35-iconic-moment…h-grant-lichtman/
In this episode, I talk with Dr Winifred Hunsburger on looking a little differently at our practices as teachers. For full shownotes, go to our blog at https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/11/04/34-teaching-who-…ifred-hunsburger/
How might we reimagine the future of education that is currently under construction? Today I am joined by the powerful tag team of Justin Medved and Garth Nichols, co-founders of Cohort 21. For full show notes, visit: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2020/10/20/33-the-future-we…nd-garth-nichols/
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