Podcasts about education futures

Deborah Netolicky talks with Associate Professor Glenn Savage about education policy and practice, and the future of schooling. Glenn is a policy sociologist, leading researcher and public commentator on education policy and reform. He is Associate Professor of Education Futures in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne and author of the book ‘The Quest for Revolution in Australian Schooling Policy'. Glenn has extensive large-scale research experience, including being awarded three Australian Research Council projects as Lead Investigator, including a current ARC Discovery Grant that is examining ways to improve collaboration and co-design between government agencies in the development of national schooling reforms. Want to know more? - https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/197905-glenn-savage - https://www.routledge.com/Flip-the-System-Australia-What-Matters-in-Education/Netolicky-Andrews-Paterson/p/book/9781138367869?srsltid=AfmBOorekb8aKZUz9paUFnDbuswcaCEeZFVtKJNc8LVBARpDh1X5YGVi Join the conversation on social media. - Glenn: @glenncsavage on X - Deb: @debsnet on X and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram - The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on X and Instagram

As enrollment levels for traditional-aged college students decline, credit for prior learning has become a vital topic of conversation within higher education. Awarding credit for previous work or certifications offers a promising strategy to boost enrollment numbers. In this episode, Dr. Sara Cunningham explores how organizations like the American Council on Education (ACE) can collaborate with universities to standardize prior learning.  Dr. Cunningham is the Executive Director of One Dupont Ventures, leading initiatives to improve learner mobility and success as part of ACE's Education Futures. She joined ACE's Learning Evaluations team in 2018 to help develop digital learner records and promote credit for prior learning. She previously served as the Chief Student Success Officer at Unity College in Maine after teaching in their Captive Wildlife Care and Education program.  She received her PhD in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and continues to use her understanding of animal behavior in a surprising number of endeavors.  Additional resources: CITI Program's "Higher Education Accelerated Credit" Webinar - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/higher-education-accelerated-credit/ Institutional Best Practices Guide by ACE - https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-Transcripts/Institutional-CPL-Best-Practices.aspx 

Dr. Jamie Brunsdon is a third year Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy at the University of Memphis. Prior to moving to the University of Alabama in 2018 to complete his doctoral degree, Jamie was a full and part-time physical education in England. His research interests include studying teacher and faculty socialization and applied virtue ethics. In this episode, Dr. Brunsdon discusses his dissertation titled "Physical Education Teacher Education Futures." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwrhpe/support

In this second episode of 2024, we bring you excerpts from interviews conducted at the AI in education conference at Western Sydney University in late 2023. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of AI in higher education and discuss its transformative potential. From personalised tutoring to improved assessment methods, we discuss how AI is revolutionising the teaching and learning experience. Section 1: Vitomir Kovanovic, Associate Professor of Education Futures, University of South Australia In this interview, Vitomir, a senior lecturer at UniSA Education Futures, shares his perspective on AI in education. Vitomir highlights the major impact that generative AI is having in the field and compares it to previous technological advancements such as blockchain and the internet. He emphasises the transformative nature of generative AI and its potential to reshape teaching methodologies, organizational structures, and job markets. Vita also discusses the importance of adapting to this new way of interacting with technology and the evolving role of teachers as AI becomes more integrated into education. Section 2: Tomas Trescak - Director of Academic Programs in Undergraduate ICT, Western Sydney University Tomas  delves into the challenges of assessment in the age of AI. He highlights the inherent lack of integrity in online assessments due to the availability of undetectable tools that can easily fill in answers. Tomas suggests that online assessments should play a complementary role in assessing students' knowledge and skills, while the main focus should be on in-person assessments that can't be easily duplicated or cheated. He also discusses the role of AI in assessing skills that won't be replaced by robots and the importance of developing graduates who can complement AI in the job market. Section 3:  Back to Vitomir,  to discuss the changing model of education and the potential impact of AI. We explore the concept of education as both a craft and a science and how technology is gradually shifting education towards a more personalised and flexible approach. The discussion highlights the ability of AI to adapt to individual teaching styles and preferences, making it a valuable tool for teachers. We also delve into the potential of AI in healthcare and tutoring, where AI can provide personalised support to students and doctors, leading to more efficient and equitable outcomes.    

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Hironao Okahana, Assistant Vice President & Executive Director of Education Futures Lab, American Council on Education (ACE) YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are Ellucian LIVE 2023 & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! This episode was recorded LIVE at Ellucian's #eLIVE23 conference in New Orleans! Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Dr Chris Bagley is a man with a dazzling variety of hats. He is psychologist, writer and musician with an interest in youth justice, educational transformation and systems change. He is Director of Research at the social enterprise States of Mind, and a lecturer and doctorate supervisor at the UCL Institute of Education. He also works part-time for South Gloucestershire psychology service, primarily in a Secure Children's Unit and Pupil Referral Unit. Chris describes his purpose as being to co-develop psychologically healthy education systems alongside young people, families, professionals and creative thinkers. He started in education as a secondary school teacher and later trained as an Educational Psychologist. Chris developed a specialism in relation to Youth Justice, school exclusion and managed moves and practised as a specialist in a youth offending team for a number of years. He's also an accomplished folk musician who has some really lovely music on his website - there are links in the show notes. As Director of Research at States of Mind and in collaboration with UCL, Chris conducts participatory action research to gather young peoples' insights and place their voices at the centre of education reform. States of Mind have recently launched the ‘Education Futures in Action' movement which aims to bring together innovators who are actioning education environments that genuinely respond to the diverse needs of young people. Chris is currently writing his first book - 'Shadow Cultures and the tyranny of school and state' - which is the topic of today's conversation. It explores the history of UK education, and exposes some of the deeply entrenched, often invisible narratives that underpin the education system we see today. LINKS: Chris's website: https://www.chrisbagley.co.uk/ States of Mind: https://www.statesofmind.org/ Chris's talk on Shadow Cultures (and many other great speakers) https://www.educationfuturesinaction.com/ James's TEDs talk ‘How to change the world': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvm9TYosmXo Making Change Stick: https://www.makingchangestick.co/ Rethinking Ed Mighty Network: https://rethinking-education.mn.co The Rethinking Ed online conference (88 amazing talks): https://www.rethinking-ed.org/reconf22 James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RethinkingJames Rethinking Ed Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rethinking.education/ James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/ The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at www.rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via @RethinkingJames on Twitter. SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: www.patreon.com/repod Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/repod

The pervasive nature of childhood bullying has led to many attitudes and myths about its severity. One of the most common is that bullying is a ‘normal part of growing up'. These dismissive attitudes can overlook the significant and lasting impact that childhood bullying has on an individual's mental health and wellbeing. Practitioners in health and social services settings can play a vital role in strengthening a child's social and familial networks to protect them from the effects of childhood bullying. They can also support children and families to develop an understanding of bullying as a significant issue impacting children's wellbeing. In turn, these understandings may help children to feel more confident to disclose bullying involvement. They may also help adults to respond to children's disclosures in more supportive and appropriate ways. This episode is the second in a two-part series on childhood bullying and mental health. In this episode, Nicole Rollbusch continues the conversation with Dr Lesley-Anne Ey, a senior lecturer and researcher at Education Futures and the Australian Centre for Child Protection at the University of South Australia. Dr Ey broadens the scope from part one to focus on the common attitudes and myths about childhood bullying that exist in Western society. She explains the significance of a child's context to their experiences of bullying, the role that health and social service professionals can play in responding to bullying, and the importance of supporting children if they make a disclosure of bullying involvement. In this episode you will learn: common attitudes and myths about childhood bullying and their influence on practice [01:43] why you should consider the child's context – the importance of family, school and peers [06:02] the role health and social service practitioners can play in responding to childhood bullying [09:20] how to support children with disclosures of bullying involvement [17:48]   Further information and resources Online course: Understanding childhood bullying and mental health online course   Practice papers: Working with families to prevent bullying practice paper Exploring bullying in context: Children's relationships, friendships and social functioning practice paper Supporting families to navigate school responses to bullying practice paper Identifying and responding to bullying in the pre-teen years: The role of primary health care practitioners practice paper Podcast Childhood bullying and mental health – part one podcast   Webinar Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour webinar  

Childhood bullying has significant impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of children. These effects can extend well into adulthood, especially if there is little or no intervention. Understandings and official definitions of childhood bullying have varied over the years, which has made it difficult for bullying to be recognised as a mental health issue for children. This also lends itself to misunderstandings in labelling children as ‘bullies' or ‘victims'. This episode is part one of a two-part series on childhood bullying and mental health. In this episode, Nicole Rollbusch talks to Dr Lesley-Anne Ey, a senior lecturer and researcher at Education Futures and the Australian Centre for Child Protection at the University of South Australia. Dr Ey shares how definitions of childhood bullying vary and the impact this can have on children. Dr Ey also discusses the influence of bullying on children's mental health and the role of prevention and early intervention in reducing these effects. She explores the mental health impact of labelling children as ‘bullies' or ‘victims' and links these considerations to practice for health and social services professionals. In this episode you will learn: the definition of bullying, how understandings can differ, and the consequences for children's wellbeing [01:45] the effects of childhood bullying on mental health [08:25] the importance of early intervention [12:05] the impact of labelling a child as the ‘bully' or ‘victim' and how practitioners can shift these labels to support child mental health [18:29] Further information and resources: Online course: Understanding childhood bullying and mental health   Practice papers: Working with families to prevent bullying Exploring bullying in context: Children's relationships, friendships and social functioning Supporting families to navigate school responses to bullying Identifying and responding to bullying in the pre-teen years: The role of primary health care practitioners Podcast: Childhood bullying and mental health – part two (released next fortnight)   Webinar: Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Educators and entrepreneurs Tamara and Elke share the journey of Create Positive http://www.createpositive.org and how they are supporting educational organizations with programs, workshops, and coaching in the area of wellbeing.   They share how together they transitioned to creating Creative Positive their learnings and challenges as women leading a startup. We will explore their approach and areas of focus on wellbeing.    About Tamara Lechner   Tamara Lechner loves spreading happiness. Her commitment to improving proactive wellbeing on a global scale has led to her involvement with world leaders in contextual wellbeing measurement and education. In addition to founding the global EdTech group CreatePositive, she is an inaugural member of WEN (Wellbeing Education Network) and sits on the Education Futures team for the Harvard Programme for Human Flourishing. She is passionate about using Positive Technology to help bridge mental health and future skills gaps. She has written for Deepak Chopra, Oprah, and Mindful magazine.  Her book, The Happiness Reset: What to do When Nothing Makes You Happy, pairs each day of the week with an evidence-based positive psychology intervention, which is a fancy way of saying a happiness habit. Her deep belief is that happiness happens by choice, not by chance.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralechner/   About Dr. Elke Paul   Dr. Elke Paul is co-founder of CreatePositive, a professional learning ecosystem to advance mental wellbeing and human skills. She is an international education & mental wellbeing consultant, trainer, and speaker. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Education, a university degree (Diplom) in Social Pedagogy, and a certification in Positive Psychology. She is a senior Yoga & Meditation instructor and previous owner of a Yoga Center in Sydney. She is also a board member of the Spirituality and Meaning Division at the International Positive Psychology Association. Dr. Paul has lived and worked in Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia and has gained deep insight into the diverse needs of wellbeing education. CreatePositive is her strong commitment to realizing professional wellbeing at scale.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/elkepaul/   Resources   We have 2 free courses currently available: The Elephant 2.0 is a conversation about navigating Russia's military action in Ukraine https://createpositive.learnworlds.com/course/the-elephant-2   Strengths for the Classroom- https://createpositive.learnworlds.com/course/strengths-classroom   We are launching multiple series of✨Sparks which are simple, accessible, and intriguing extensions of professional development, designed to boost the sustainability of wellbeing initiatives. Starting with 3 series: Energize, Calm/Cope, and Connect.   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube   Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Dr. Barbara Comber is known for her work in the areas of creative teaching pedagogy, critical literacy, poverty, and social justice. In particular, she studies the kinds of teaching practices that make a difference to young people's literacy learning trajectories and what gets in the way. Barbara has collaborated on and conducted a number of competitively funded research projects concerned with literacy development, teaching and socioeconomic disadvantage. Her work has appeared in Theory into Practice, Linguistics and Education, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, The Reading Teacher, Curriculum & Inquiry, Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, Language Arts, Teaching Education, Critical Studies in Education, International Journal of Educational Research, Discourse, International Journal of Innovation in Education, Australian Geographer, Australian Educational Research, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, and many other journals. Her books include Literacy, Place, and Pedagogies of Possibility. She has co-edited a number of books including the International Handbook of Research in Children's Literacy, Learning and Culture, Literacies in Place: Teaching environmental communications, Negotiating Critical Literacies in Classrooms, and Turn-around pedagogies: Literacy interventions for at-risk students. She has also authored or co-authored over 100 book chapters. Her work has been funded by the Australian Research Council, the Spencer Foundation, Myer Foundation, and Education Departments in Australia. Barbara has developed or contributed to language and literacy teacher education materials in a number of Australian states, the US and Canada. In 2015, she was elected member to the Reading Hall of Fame and in 2022, Barbara was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to education. Dr. Comber is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion, Education Futures at the University of South Australia.To cite this episode:Persohn, L. (Host). (2022, Jul 19). A conversation with Barbara Comber. (Season 3, No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests.DOI: 10.5240/17EC-F6B8-B7BC-9B04-1FE7-N

An education specialist has been recognised by Governor Frances Adams in a ceremony in June for the work she does for Adelaide women's homelessness charity Catherine House. Dr Sarah Hattam, Senior Lecturer in Education Futures at UniSA, has received the Catherine McAuley for her role in a sociology course that helps to empower women. She joins Jennie Lenman to discuss.

In this episode Dr Chris Bagley discusses masking in schools, student voice and whether the education system is fit for purpose.  Chris is Director of Research at States of Mind and a lecturer, tutor and doctorate research supervisor at The Institute of Education, UCL. He is a teacher, Educational Psychologist and writer.  As a practitioner, Chris has spent many years working with the most marginalised young people and families and in particular, those subject to school exclusion and the youth justice system. At States of Mind, Chris co-delivers 'Participatory Action Research' projects, led by young people and supported by doctorate researchers at the Institute of Education with a focus on evaluating education systems and actioning change. He is also a Co-Director at Square Peg, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting change for children who struggle to attend school and their families.  You can find out more about the Education Futures in Action Conference Chris mentioned and book tickets here. 

“We talk a lot about grit in higher education. Grit only goes so far if you've never experienced success and grit only goes so far if you have no idea what to do next. What this partnership does is it teaches them what to do next. It gives them confidence.”In this interview, Dr. Rob Reynolds talks with Dr. Karen Ferguson, Provost and VP of Enrollment at Salem University, about the challenges and opportunities in serving non-traditional and rural students.  Dr. Ferguson discusses her own educational journey as a non-traditional student, and what access to education really means.Salem University: www.salemu.edu

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories of adversity, challenge, fear, discovery, adventure, expression, and more from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference their journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.  Welcome back to Part 2 of the podcast interview with my guest, Tania Marien, the founder of Talaterra, the host of the Talaterra podcast, and director of EE Forward, who joined us from Riverside, California. I asked Tania about an upcoming global event taking place virtually and in-person in Palm Springs, California: the National Association for Interpretation Conference from November 30th to December 4th, 2021. The theme "The Shifting Sands of Interpretation," addresses the many changes happening in the profession, the world at large, how interpreters are navigating the shifting sands, and what the future holds on the other side. Let's hear what Tania has to say about this important international environmental conference, her topic and why it is the opportunity of a lifetime for you to attend virtually or in person, plus much more on all things changing  environmental education futuresMinutes: 30:3000 to 1:38     Intro  1:38 to 5:25     National Association for Interpretation International Conference 2021Tania will be presenting at the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Conference in Palm Springs, California being held from November 30th to December 4th, 2021. The theme is: "Shifting Sands of Interpretation." Would you tell us more about this conference and what you will be presenting.This conference is about all the changes that are being observed in the fieldTania's conversation will be about working independently in community: her work, what she learned from her inaugural EE Summit, where Talaterra's projects are going, etc.Who should consider attending?It's intended to be a hybrid event; 2 packages availableCheck the NAI website for details and what you getNAI Conferences are really *fantastic*!Looking forward to thisSo much energy, such good storytellers, grounded and down-to-earth people with big hearts, lots of knowledge from Cultural Heritage and other sites all over the world!You definitely leave on a genuine NAI high!What might be some important take-ways Tania recalls from NAI experiences in the past?  NAI Conferences are humbling meeting so many people from around the world and dropping in to the profound work they are doing  Broadens your perspectiveBecome mindful and thoughtful about the Big Picture on what's happening globallyEnergizing because there is so much to learn, so many good ideas!Lots of wonderful things you can bring back to your community5:25 to 11:00     Partners Resource Network Directory and downloadable pdfHost comments on the number of projects Tania is juggling - there is no dearth of wonderful opportunities with all she is creating! I understand that you have a vision to establish and build up Partners Resource Network Directory which should be launched on or about September 10th just as this program airs. Would you be able to reveal what we can expect and who this resource is for?This resource is for Environmental Educators (EE) working independently to support seamless connections between themTo bring to light in a very public and visible way how to access working opportunities with the overall goal to continue supporting EEs working independently on a global basisEEs can change hearts and minds whether in person or on ZoomThe Network Directory is intended to make those types of connections on a global basisWe are 1 planet and the gift in the grief is seeing how intimately connected and woven together each of us; this Network Directory will help us connect, collaborate and co-operateTalaterra objective: elevate the field of freelance Environmental Education to continue to change hearts and minds, change experiences, encourage conversationThis is a project Tania feels in her heart! It's a true calling; I want to connect you with him and her, sharing and supporting.The Master Connector, Networker, Facilitator has come into her purpose!11:00 to 15:00     3 Tips for Becoming an Environmental Educator (EE)Host's observation: this work Tania feels is an experiential opportunity which is driving her forward. Question: What 3 tips might you offer to someone interested in stepping into the role of freelance environmental educator?First: Share your ideas, share your thoughtsSpeak out loud what you're thinkingBy not speaking out loud prevents you from making the change you want to make  People need to know what you're thinking so they can support/assistSeconds: Stop hiding! By not speaking out loud you are hiding behind [fill in the blank] and will end up standing in your own wayThird: “Act as if”, speak out loud, stop hiding and take on the posture you need to take.Act it out. This confidence and posture will flow over into all aspects of your lifeObserve how all the ways in which you show up and support bringing your intention to life  Ask: Does this step you are taking align with your intentionHost could not have asked for a better gift in this 3-part answer. Life coaching and environmental education.15:00 to 20:18      Story Center Earth Story Screening (24th September 2021 5 PM PDT)In the time we have here I have 3 topics: upcoming Story Center Earth Story Screening  (free & open to the public. Would you tell us more about this upcoming event and how our listeners might access it ( Q&A Panel + earth stories/interviews, social justice, diversity, equity inclusion, and more)Earth Story Workshop was pilot workshop: broadly about people's experiences with natural world, outdoorsSome environmental justice, some familial, and more  The first screening that reveals all the video short stories is scheduled for Friday September 24th, 2021 at 5 PM PDTA free interactive screening of video short stories - work from the Earth Stories Project Tania had opportunity to speak with facilitators and designers of eventIf you attend the screening you will hear back story and get to meet film makers, as well as hear Tania tell her storyTania's story is about her experience with silence in Eastern Sierras on a 200 miles bike rideQuestion: What do you hope will come about because your story (and the others') is out in the world as a result of this Earth Stories event?Greater understandingRealizing we are not differentHearing tolerancePatienceReal communicationRealizing each of us has our own story with the outdoorsA prior podcast question:  What is your earliest memory of enjoying nature?Everyone has a story related to experience with Nature, outdoors,....Much rooted in childhoodEveryone has a story to tell and shareSharing stories is definitely encouraged by this event - there will be inspiration!20:18 to 24:20     Collaborative Book Chapter on Climate SolutionsSpeaking of opportunities I understand that you were asked to collaborate on a book chapter about climate solutions. What do you anticipate this chapter is going to be about and the experience of collaborating with other professionals on a topic as broad as climate solutions?The book is about storytelling to address climate solutions as well as a book about all forms of storytelling for a diverse audienceEntertainment education, climate, visual science communication, and moreTania is working with really smart professionals on visual science communicationThe group was all over the map in the beginning sorting out what goes in and stays left out of the chapterEach meeting clarifies, focusesIs definitely rewarding because learning to think about science communication, science illustration, through other eyes and experiencesTania is thrilled to have been invited to participate: another Environmental Educator working independentlyHost observes that this interview has woven broad themes of connection, inclusion, opportunity, positivity are heard here which braids Nature with what Tania is about as EE advocate and Earth. Tania offers a very hopeful message    24:20 to 30:30      LegacyAs we sit here today what would you like to see happen in the world as a result of your work?   NOTE: please wait out the long-ish pause while Tania considers her responseTania would like to see less tension between people who want to manage and care for natural resources, who want to talk about the Planet as home for all and others who don't see things that wayBy bringing attention to EE individuals working through their communities, with families, children, teachers, businesses, municipalities people see we can do without tensionThis is not Us versus Them initiativeTania would also like to see independent EE professionals be respected for knowledge, expertise and appropriately acknowledged with reasonable compensation  Host observes that once again there are themes of advocacy and connectionBefore I say thank you to Tania I want to mention that all social media links and connections to stay in touch with Tania Marien will be posted in the Episode Notes. Make sure you drop by her website, subscribe to the newsletter and the podcast (Episode #100 will be aired on New Year's Eve!), and join the co-partnering opportunities to connect with other Environmental Education professionals working independently.  Thank you very much, Tania, for walking with us and sharing your story of how a young high school student who didn't even like plants was inspired by a teacher to become dedicated to bringing attention to the contributions that freelance Environmental Education professionals make to lifelong learning in communities.Thank you, Diane. Thank you so much for having me on the show.It's been a delight and when we stop recording we can go back to laughing again.  Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 2 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my  guest Tania Marien, the founder of Talaterra, the host of the Talaterra podcast, and director of EE Forward. We hope you are informed, inspired and illuminated by our conversation about all things environmental.  You're also invited to check out over 420 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android, and my website, Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story ArtsABOUT Tania Marien:Tania Marien is an independent environmental education professional and founder of Talaterra, which brings attention to the contributions that freelance environmental education professionals make to lifelong learning in communities. She is also the host of the Talaterra podcast and director of EE Forward, a professional development and partnership-building initiative for independent environmental education professionals.How to Follow and Stay in Touch With Tania Marien:Talaterra:  https://talaterra.comSubscribe to The Trail newsletter: https://talaterra.com/aboutTalaterra Podcast:  https://talaterra.com/podcastVideo: Interpreting the Interpreters: The Story of a Podcast: https://talaterra.com/blog/2021/7/26/talaterras-story?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=60ff1c6cb36c5f39e2cfb470&ss_email_id=60ff26acf7da6f2a527ed32b&ss_campaign_name=Talaterra%E2%80%99s+story+subject+of+new+video&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-07-26T21%3A19%3A03ZTwitter: https://twitter.com/talaterraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniamarienSeptember/October 2019 issue of Legacy, the magazine of the National Association for Interpretation: https://talaterra.com/blog/talaterra-legacy-magazine-2019  Kiss the Ground film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-V1j-zMZwStory Center Earth Stories: https://www.storycenter.org/public-workshops/earthstoriesonlinescreening  

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference their journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.Today my guest is podcaster colleague and friend, Tania Marien, who's joining us from Riverside, California. Tania is the founder of Talaterra, an organization which brings attention to the contributions that freelance environmental education (EE) professionals make to lifelong learning in communities. She is also the host of the Talaterra podcast and director of EE Forward, a professional development and partnership-building initiative for independent environmental education professionals. I've invited Tania to talk with us about her dedication to connecting and bringing attention to the work of freelance environmental educators since 2002, as well as the many twists and turns in the road that took her from High School Biology student who did not like plants to environmental educator working independently, a connecter, an Earth Story crafter, podcaster and more. Welcome to the podcast, Tania!    Minutes 38:0800 to 2:10     Intro2:10 to 6:16     Start From Where You AreRight now we have many bike riders here on Whidney Island. I understand that you are a distance bike rider. Did I get that right? If we got a chance to ride together, what's the first thing I'd notice about you?  Tania says she's careful yet efficientRiding in the city poses risks with traffic, potholes, intersections, cars, and broken glass to safely navigateApart from careful and efficient Tania enjoys being outdoors; she rides because it's sense of vacation, a form of travel for herAnd if we had some time to ride along together (worry free) what might I get to know about you?Tania likes to see what's growing in other people's backyards; biking is a bit of a home tour and garden tourLoves to see what folks are growingSometimes riding up a certain street will take a look at a blooming plumeriaPlumeria are easily rooted: just stick a stalk in dry soil; surprisingly they do well in heatMaybe the future will look like plumeria plantsAnd when we parted ways what would I remember about you?Tania is easy-going, friendly, supportive, mindful, takes responsibility who she rides withTania's bike riding group culture is about care and support of each otherNo Drop Groups - No one gets left behindWhich is almost hand-in-glove with Tania's EE work6:15 to 10:50      A Bit of Back StoryBefore we get to your partnership building initiatives and the work you are doing today and visioning for tomorrow, I'd like to hear a bit more about how your love of all things Earth, how Talaterra came to be, and what you discovered about yourself along the way. As a note to our listeners, there will be a link here and in the Episode Notes below to a short video Tania created called Interpreting the Interpreters which recounts her journey. And it's that Back Story I'm referring to. Before I ask you about The Hunch you had would you tell us what is an environmental educator (EE) working independently, and how would we recognize them?Environmental educators (EE) working independently are men and women who see something that needs to be fixed or have an idea to change what needs to be changedEE take it upon themselves to make the changesEach journey is different: they might have been working in a traditional employed capacity but shifted to independent role when they noticed that they could do more and more good in communities that wayYou see them at community events, learn about their workshops, see their work online, etc.But the hurdle is they exist under the radar because not everyone calls themself an EE.Not everyone says what they do is environmental education even though it is: they connect people to the outdoors, to nature, to an experience that creates an emotional/intellectual connection to outdoorsMany examples of EE: Game Designer, Scientific Illustrator, Scientific Communicator, Advocate, Poet, Wordsmith, Photographer, and moreTania looks for those people who have taken it upon themselves to help people understand and connect to NatureTania can see them and recognizes them but communities at large cannot; so that's why she does the advocacy work she does on their behalf10:50 to 18:37     The Hunch Tania HadSo, is this about The Hunch that you had? Would you tell us more about that.Tania's Hunch unfoldsWith Tania's previous endeavor she had a bookstore, educational resource, taught classes and along the way met EE professionals (other people like her) but never interacted with them because the events were all-consumingSaw EEs all the time: other people like meTania decided to follow a Hunch: there was a story about the EE who are working in communities everywhere, in many venues that are outside traditional environmental education  settings such as zoos, nature centers, aquaria and the likeTania knew that EE professionals are embedded in their  communities with connections in all sorts of waysFollowed through on her hunch that EE is a story and the story needs to be toldBegan talking to people and that's how the Freelance Condition & Lifelong Learning in Communities Project (2018) beganStarted it off with a survey to bring attention to this Hunch43 EE's responded to the survey about EEs working independently and where they showed upRichest responses were in the story section: discovered that EEs are leading workshops in corporate settings, libraries, community centers, dinners, smaller events and venuesThese responses reinforced for Tania that EEs are working THROUGH their communitiesThe two organizations that supported Tania's research and helped disseminate her survey to follow up on her Hunch:National Association for InterpretationNorth American Association for Environmental Education (EE Pro)Tania's survey data is not yet in a formal white paper because that's part of a bigger story; the origin story is still in progress and there may be more conversation to be had by end of year 2021A key survey question: What do you want and need to move your project forward? Funding, time, space, administrative help, and the like to create new programsCOVID caused Tania to circle back to past podcast guests to inquire about what they needed now which told her that those who were able to launch themselves online, had programs already online were able to continue during the pandemic and grow clients18:37 to 26:00     Podcast and Podcasting: TalaterraAlong that line you created a podcast to have more conversations with EEs working independently. This might be a good time to shift to a conversation about your podcast, how it came to be, the name, how you select your guests, some of your favorite conversations and why.Tania chose podcasting because the blog didn't feel right to this current endeavor; wanted listeners to hear real people tell their own storyInvestigated podcasting and took a podcasting workshop in AkimboLaunched the Podcast to have conversations January 2019Reached out to people to have live conversationsIt has been really wonderful experienceTalaterra: the name is a product of a very long time playing with a random word generator and one day ‘tala' popped up and ‘terra' was on short listDid more research: ‘tala' means to tell, to speak to use one's words + terra (earth) = Talaterra is speak earth and aligns with what EEs do in their communitiesTania's guests are a diverse and engaging collection100th Episode will air New Year's Eve 2021All guest conversations leave an impression on her and her listenersTania's guests have reinforced all the different ways you can do EE workWowed! By Tim Hanley (Mindful Mammouth - game designer) encouraging learning science though video gamesWowed! By the sensitivity, thoughtfulness, mindfulness of Deb Matlock whose work focuses on relationship with non-human worldWowed! By Gretchen Halbert, scientific illustrator,  and the work she does as teacher and communicatorThese 3 are a good place to begin and showcase EE's working independently and where they show up26:00 to 28:29      EE SummitWith that in mind maybe this would be a good place to segue to your recent EE Summit. Of all things you could have created, why this? What was your intention putting together something as momentous as a Summit?Tania wanted to bring EE to life and encourage collaborationTheme was waterReached out to EE professionals whose work relates to water in some way to show depth and breadth and knowledge of these professionalsAlso desired to bring to life Talaterra's values: real conversation, sustainability of career and income, bring attention to leaders firstDesired to create a space where EE professionals can meet each other and meet the public, teachers, municipalities, museums, etc. for cross-pollination, networking and seamless connections28:29 to 35:30      Kiss the Ground  Line-up of presenters was extraordinary! Live-stream the documentary Kiss the Ground the film  or bring to community. How did you have that brainstorm?Theme was water and common conversation is often around water sheds; but there's more to the themeWanted EE Summit to be inter-disciplinary event and not automatically go to usual placesCame to know about Kiss the Ground and investigated what they were all aboutThey are a wonderful responsive organizationTaught so much between the Kiss the Ground film and Don Smith also give a talkI can ask you about the frustrations and challenges of launching an event like this but I'd rather hear, what are some of the rewards?What Tania hoped: that EEs would meet and collaborate. It happened!Intended and ended up as an interdisciplinary event'Real conversation was had among the attendeesNo Zoom silenceThe inaugural event was encouraging!Lots of generous conversationTania intends that there will be a sequel to bring more people together to again and demonstrate the inter-disciplinary nature of environmental education in communitiesThere is a lot going on in communities; you just need to know where to lookThis concept of EEs  is where Tania is shining her spotlightThis work is critical work at a critical time:  to be doing this work with these people is the place you absolutely belongSuggest that listeners get on Tania's mailing list to go to EE Summit in 202235:30 to close      The Shifting Sands, Palm Springs, CA November 30th to December 4th, 2021   Which brings us to something that is coming up and Tania will be speaking that National Association for Interpretation Conference, Palm Springs November 30th to December 4th,  2021. Tania's theme is The Shifting Sands of Interpretation. Would you tell us more about this conference and what you will be presenting............Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this in-depth InnerView episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Tania Marien, the founder of Talaterra, the host of the Talaterra podcast, and director of EE Forward. We hope you are enlightened and inspired by our conversation about Tania's mission of professional development and partnership-building initiatives for environmental education professionals working independently through your communities. We'll be back in a week with Part 2.Meanwhile, you're invited to check out some 425 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android, and my website, Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story ArtsABOUT Tania MarienTania Marien is an independent environmental education professional and founder of Talaterra, which brings attention to the contributions that freelance environmental education professionals make to lifelong learning in communities. She is also the host of the Talaterra podcast and director of EE Forward, a professional development and partnership-building initiative for independent environmental education professionals.How to Follow and Stay in Touch With Tania MarienTalaterra:  https://talaterra.comSubscribe to The Trail (newsletter: https://talaterra.com/aboutTalaterra Podcast:  https://talaterra.com/podcastVideo: Interpreting the Interpreters: The Story of a Podcast: https://talaterra.com/blog/2021/7/26/talaterras-story?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=60ff1c6cb36c5f39e2cfb470&ss_email_id=60ff26acf7da6f2a527ed32b&ss_campaign_name=Talaterra%E2%80%99s+story+subject+of+new+video&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-07-26T21%3A19%3A03ZTwitter: https://twitter.com/talaterraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniamarienSeptember/October 2019 issue of Legacy, the magazine of the National Association for Interpretation: https://talaterra.com/blog/talaterra-legacy-magazine-2019  Kiss the Ground film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-V1j-zMZwStory Center Earth Stories: https://www.storycenter.org/public-workshops/earthstoriesonlinescreening 

This Bonus episode hosted by Dr. Sean Leahy explores the creative project Turn it Around - Flashcards for Education Futures with the innovative team from ASU including Dr. Iveta Silova, Adriene Jenik, Belen Sanchez, and Saiarchana Darira. From the projects website https://www.turnitaroundcards.org/  “Calling Young Artists, Thinkers, and Leaders - We invite you to reimagine our approach to education, our relationship with nature and our connection to the living world during this time of crisis. Help us design a deck of flashcards that show how ecological justice can be achieved.” Turn it Around - Flashcards for Education Futures will be introduced to policymakers at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and the launch of UNESCO's Future of Education report.For more information and to get involved please visit the project website: https://www.turnitaroundcards.org/Twitter: @TIAflashcardsInstagram: artistsliteraciesinstituteFacebook: artistsliteraciesinstitute Special thanks to our guests: (Guest host) Dr. Sean Leahy - @seanthenerdDr. Iveta Silova - @IvetaSilovaAdriene JenikBelen SanchezSaiarchana Darira To learn more about this, and other related projects and work, please visit Learning Futures from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

This episode of Learncast is Part 2 of a 3 part Lockdown special. Today we talk with Lee Ballantyne, Head of Education Futures at the University of the West of Scotland, and Natalie Lafferty, Director of the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at the University of Dundee. about the impact of the pandemic on their work and implications for the future in higher education. These conversations took place around a Month apart over May and June this year…

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