Rethinking Learning Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode #95: Overcoming the Odds for Struggling Learners with Lois Letchford
What do you do if your child fails first grade? The system can label your child. That label then defines your child. That happened to Lois Letchford’s son, Nicholas, and Lois decided to change the label and his mindset to overcome the odds so he believ...
Reflection #1: Teaching Online –– in this time of crisis with Barbara Bray
Your school closed because of Covid-19. You found out that your students will be off for the next few weeks. You still have to teach them or provide resources so they continue to learn. You may not have taught any classes online.
Episode #94: Empowering Learners by Innovating inside the Box with George Couros
George Couros shares in Episode #94 podcast about his passion to do what is the best for kids. This conversation was so insightful about what kids can do if we give them the opportunity and access. He shared stories about his books and some of the stor...
Episode #93: Why Schools Need to SEE Students with Carissa Duran
Carissa Duran is an innovator, coach, teacher, and advocate for equity and for young people to have a voice in their learning. Carissa shares in Episode #93 her story of overcoming homelessness and changing mindsets on what school needs to be for all s...
Episode #92: Creating Student Agency, Ownership, and Empowerment with Andelee Espinosa
Episode #92 is with Andelee Espinosa, a special education teacher, who has been supporting students in high school regular education classrooms for 20 years. She currently supports students in Physics and Biology classrooms at Brookfield Central High S...
Episode #91: Guiding Global Citizens, Becoming Tomorrow’s Leaders with Patricia Gartland
Patricia Gartland has been Superintendent of Schools for School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) since 2015, British Columbia's third-largest school district with over 32,000 students and 4,000 employees in over 70 schools and facilities.
Episode #90: Being the Controller of My Learning with Aidyn Grice
In Episode #90 Podcast, Barbara Bray has a great conversation with Aidyn Grice who goes to Norris Academy in Wisconsin. Just learning how Aidyn took control of his learning was very impressive for a 6th grader.
Episode #89: Spark Learning to Unlock and Harness the Power of Student Curiosity with Ramsey Musallam
Ramsey Musallam shares with Barbara on Episode #89 about how learners need to be curious first. Motivation and engagement are symptoms of curiosity. Listen to Ramsey share the 3 Rules to Spark Learning and his amazing story.
Episode #88: Ensuring that Children Matter Most with Dr. Michael Salvatore
Episode #88 Podcast and Post with Dr. Michael Salvatore, Superintendent of Long Branch Public Schools in New Jersey. Mike firmly believes affording children access to modern technology and high-quality content creates learning opportunities far beyond ...
Episode #87: Becoming Agents of Student Agency with Evo Hannan
Episode #87 is with Evo Hannan, the Design Teacher and Spark Tank Coordinator at Dwight School in Dubai. He is dedicated to promoting design and abstract thinking, innovation and the UN SDGs in education and beyond.