The Truly Modern School

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This podcast dreams about, builds, shares and explores the wants and needs of education as it continually changes to meet the wants and needs of students and their ever-changing world.

Cowl and McKeown


    • Feb 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    Fashion and Future: Trey M

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 15:38


    Trey M is a @TVDSB student graduating in June 2020.  He once saw himself on an academic path, but has fallen in love with fashion and plans to attend @RyersonU.  Trey shares his journey, ideas, and energy on the podcast.  He also shares his fashions on @Instagram @trey_.m._

    Modern Heritage and History: Dorothy Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 16:14


    Our newest @TVDSBGlobal podcast features Dorothy Palmer @ACOLondonOnt. Ms. Palmer shares thoughts on learning via heritage properties, the value of neighbourhoods like @WortleyVillage, and her experiences as a student, teacher, parent, and grandparent.

    Expanding English: Joel Booker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 12:52


    In this @TVDSBGlobal episode, @BookerMaster shares his thoughts on the value of life experience, the transferable nature of English @TVDSB, and all the great things happening at @Oakridge_SS.

    What Makes School Special: Ryan Valdron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 19:18


    Really excited to share my @TVDSBGlobal podcast chat with @ClassicRockRV @ClassicRock981. Listen in as Ryan shares his memories of school, his thoughts on education today, and his hopes for his two boys as they begin their school journey.

    "Google Awareness" and Global Connections: Tanya Dyke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 18:34


    In the premiere episode of season three, we share our conversation with Tanya Dyke.  She introduces the idea of "Google Awareness".  As well, Tanya explores the value of guest teachers, exploratory learning, and all the great things happening in Elgin County.

    Looking Back and Thinking Forward: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 8:57


    As season two comes to a close, Bill and Tim reflect on the @TVDSBGlobal stories they've shared, and all of the innovative learning happening @TVDSB.

    Learning For Life: Aiden and Noah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 12:50


    This week, we add Student Voice to our look @MedwayHS @TVDSB Guitar Building Class.  Aiden and Noah share the value of learning to learn, a positive perception of setbacks, and the transferable value of technology education.

    Learning For Life: Philip Nalywaiko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 18:20


    This week on the podcast, Philip Nalywaiko @TVDSB shares the @TVDSBGlobal Competencies that are at the core of his successful guitar-building class. Listen for a sample of all of the great things happenning @MedwayHS.

    Learning For Life: Jon Periard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 14:14


    This week, our newest @TVDSBGlobal Facilitator, Jon Periard @TVDSB, shares his journey to teaching, how he supports Global Competencies in widely different school settings, and all the great things happening @GlencoeDHS.

    Laura Elliott: In Her Own Words Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 12:48


    As @TVDSBGlobal concludes our conversation with @DirectorElliott discusses diversity as a strength, some of her highlights from her time @TVDSB, as well as her plans for the future.

    Laura Elliott: In Her Own Words Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 11:49


    This week, we're proud and excited to share part one of our conversation with @DirectorElliott @TVDSB.  Listen as she shares her unique journey to Thames Valley, honouring everyone in our learning community, and some of the @TVInnovates programs that make our Board so special.

    Bridging Global Citizenship: Jalyssa Brink and Erin Turnbull

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 16:35


    This week's conversation explores the nature of the "gap year", highlighted by the unique experience offered by @LattitudeCanada!  This is a unique opportunity for students in the year after secondary school. Lots of @TVDSBGlobal life-changing experiences are available!

    Supporting Science: Sara Stephenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 17:29


    In this episode, @MrsSStepehson shares the engaged, genuine learning that has grown from the "Mission To Mars" grade nine science course @HuronPark.  Lots of passion, rich learning, and creativity @HRMission2Mars @TVDSBGlobal.

    Supporting Science: Terry Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 15:05


    In this episode, Terry Brown explores the concept of "science as a verb", the development of scientific thinking, and some of the great collaborative learning happening @TVDSB.

    Supporting Science: Dr. Patrick Whippey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 14:46


    Dr. Patrick Whippey, @WesternUScience, shares the history and tradition behind fifty years of Science Olympics @CityofLdnON.  Lots of @TVDSBGlobal Competencies and transferrable skills in this one!

    Making Math Matter: Elaine De Stefano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 14:43


    This week, Elaine De Stefano @IDCIBombers talks the value of relationships in math education, the learning developed through @EQAO, and the importance of versatility in teaching.

    Making Math Matter: Laura Briscoe and Jeni Van Kesteren

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 18:27


    In this episode, we chat with @BriscoeClass and @MrsVanKesteren @ArtOfMathEd! Lots of great ideas about bundled courses, true collaboration, and student success!

    Making Math Matter: George Gadanidis ‏

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 16:57


    Have a listen as George Gadanidis @WesternEdu @UWO explores "stories about math", developing a mathematical mindset in students, and his unique appraoches to student learning.

    Genuine Global Citizenship: Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 12:51


    Before he joined @IDCIBombers on their European trip, Thomas @MedwayHS sat down with our podcast to discuss his excitement, expectations, and the value of @EFTours @EFToursCanada international travel.

    Genuine Global Citizenship: Rob Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019


    In this episode, @RobCGillespie shares his thoughts on @TVDSBGlobal Citizenship, building positive culture, and all the great things happening @ClarkeRoad @TVDSB!

    Genuine Global Citizenship: Reimagine Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 24:14


    If you've ever thought about waste-free living, sustainability, and engaged community, you'll love this week's chat with Heenal and @zerowasteshan from @reimagineco_.  Lots of ideas and passion in this one!

    Creating Collaboration: Rick Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 11:06


    In this episode, Rick Graham @TVDSB telling the story of the creation and growth of the @TVDSBAviation program @MontcalmCougars. Lots of @TVInnovates in this one!

    Creating Collaboration: Brandon and Molly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 11:53


    In this episode, Brandon and Molly @BantingBroncos @TVDSB share the story of their school production of Cinderella.  Lots of collaboration, creativity, and fun in this one!

    Creating Collaboration: Bruce Nielsen and Melanie Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 15:07


    This week, @BruceNielsen72 and @MMStanley11 share their thoughts on the nature of collaboration, the journey from conception to completion, and many of the innovative projects happening in @TVDSB.

    The Story of The Library: Liz Pellman-Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 20:15


    This week, Liz Pellmann Webb shares the story of the @SaundersOne transition to a @SaundersLLC! Lots of great learning about great things happening for our students!

    The Story of The Library: Dayna Peebles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 13:08


    This week, Dayna Peebles shares her thoughts on how @LondonLibrary supports students of all ages and levels @TVDSB.  Dayna also discusses the library's vast digital resources, including @HooplaDigital and @Kanopy.

    The Story of The Library: Linda Szabo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 10:53


    In this episode, Linda Szabo @ABLucasLLC1 explores the nature of a Library Learning Commons, the role of a Teacher-Librarian, and shares some of the great things that are happening at @ABLucasVikings 

    The Core of Innovation Part II: Don Macpherson and Paul McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 15:39


    In part two of our conversation, Don Macpherson and Paul McKenzie share the value they've found in failure, how they've built a culture of "yes", and their thoughts on what the future holds.

    The Core of Innovation Part I: Don Macpherson and Paul McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 18:07


    This week, Don Macpherson and Paul McKenzie share their reflection on innovation, the value of great teaching, and building a culture of collaboration.

    Designing Critical Thinking: Adrian Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 14:02


    In this week's episode, Adrian Carr, a geography teacher @GlendaleHS, shares his work in and around critical thinking.  Adrian has great ideas and useful, practical strageties.

    Designing Critical Thinking: Escape Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 21:01


    In this episode, Shawn and Emily, co-founders of Escape Canada, share their thoughts on developing critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and what makes their Escape Rooms so incredible!  Check out escape-canada.com, or find them on Instagram @escape.canada!

    Designing Critical Thinking: Loni Grover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 14:03


    In this episode, @GroverL19 @GlencoeDHS @TVDSB shares her insights on the nature and value of #CriticalThinking. Loni also offers LOTS of insights on assessing and evaluating @TVDSBGlobal Competencies.

    Innovative Approaches in Science: Aaron Steenholdt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 12:57


    Aaron Steenholdt is bringing practical application, critical thinking, and progressive strategies to his science classroom @IDCIBombers.  Listen in as he shares his experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

    Innovative Approaches in Science: Tyler M

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 14:07


    Tyler is a fifth-year student @IDCIBombers.  In this episode, he shares his passion for science, his career goals, and how progressive practice in the classroom has helped him move in the right direction.

    Innovative Approaches in Science: Paul Di Salvo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 14:24


    In his work @TorontoComms, Paul Di Salvo applies his passion for science to keep people safe and healthy.  In this episode, Paul shares how his school experience helped him put his academics into action.

    Live at Icon 2018!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 5:40


    In this special, "meta", bonus episode, Tim and Bill offer their reflections immediately after a PD session on how to create your own podcast!  Here is our presentation from iCon 2018:  https://bit.ly/2D7Slfc

    Bridging Creativity and Innovation: Rick Pardo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 16:10


    In this special "bridge episode", @RickPardo @TVInnovates @TVDSB explores the nature of innovation, the evolving classroom, and the future of education.

    Creativity in Action: Erika Oakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 14:37


    Erika Oakes is a busy mentor, small business owner,  and mother.  She is also a former secondary school teacher and coach.  In this week's episode, Erika shares her thoughts on creativity, entrepreneurship, and her hopes for the future of education.  Learn all about Erika's modern, sustainable, and local kid's apparel at: www.osandoakes.com, or find them on Instagram @osandoakes.  

    Creativity in Action: Holly Painter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 16:14


    This week, spoken-word poet and teacher Holly Painter explores the vital nature of creativity in education.  Holly also offers ideas on student success, inclusivity, growth mindset.

    Creativity in Action: Oscar and Enya

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 15:01


    This week, Oscar and Enya, students @BantingMusic @BantingBroncos @TVDSB, share the growth, skills, community, and fun they've taken gained through their time in music.

    Collaboration in Sports: Sean Pellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 11:39


    This week, @seanpellow, who coaches Women's Volleyball @FanshaweFalcons and also coaches and teaches @IDCIBombers, shares his thoughts on the transferrable skills that help and guide players in the world beyond the game.  

    Collaboration in Sports: Tyler Bryden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 15:19


    Tyler Bryden is the owner and founder of SixFive, a marketing and training company based in London, Ontario.  In today's episode, Tyler shares the role that athletics played in his academic career, how it prepared him for life as an enterpreneur, and what he's learned along the "winding road" of life.  

    Collaboration in Sports: Todd MacKay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 14:47


    In this episode, @bantingbroncos head football coach Todd MacKay shares his own story as well as his thoughts on the skills learned through athletics, as well as the value of physical education beyond the gym.

    Collaboration in Sports: Meet Maggie MacNeil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 7:59


    As we get ready to explore the value of student athletics, Tim and Bill share the story of Maggie MacNeil, TVDSB Alumni, University of Michigan Swimmer, and 2020 Canadian Olympic hopeful.

    Welcome to Season Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 5:13


    Welcome back!  As we begin season two, Tim Cowl and Bill talk about what we hope to share this year, along with what we're working on as a school year begins.

    Looking Back and Thinking Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 5:25


    In the season finale, Tim and Bill reflect on the people they've met and the stories they've shared.  They also set the stage for season two, which will be coming in September.

    Self-Aware Learning: Sharon Docherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 11:55


    Sharon Docherty @IDCIBombers @TVDSB has traveled with students to almost 3/4 of the countries on Earth!  This week, Sharon shares her passion as she explores global citizenship, adventure, and community building.

    Self-Aware Learning: Rachel Berdan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 17:31


    In this episode, Rachel Berdan @rachelberdan shares how she combines her core values with the ethics of her thriving business, @rTraction.

    Self-Aware Learning: John Anagnostou

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 10:34


    In this episode, John Anagnostou from The Small Business Centre in London, Ontario shares his thoughts on numeracy, chasing dreams, and setting goals.  John's passion and energy are infectious, and definitely worth a listen.

    eLearning to Learn: Matt Bradacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 11:56


    E-learning has brought a wide range of student success.  In this episode, Matt Bradacs introduces us this unique, fast-growing area of modern school.

    Learning to Learn: Rob Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 11:34


    Innovative Educator Rob Bell took a vision called "School Within a University" and brought it to life.  Listen in as Rob and his colleague, Aleyea Girardin discuss helping What If? students overcome huge challenges on the journey to success.

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