In this jam packed episode, the new Coordinating Principal of Modern Learning Luke Mahoney steps in to co-host with Emily, and Nicole chats with grade 5 Reema Khithani, teacher candidate Jenna Marinucci and a couple of students.

S2 Episode 11: The NeverEnding Story

Mar 6th, 2019 32m 55s

This week we get to hear the great things Ruthie Sloan is doing in the Innovation Studio at James Grieve PS supporting students from K-3.

S2 Episode 10: The Philosopher’s Stone

Feb 20th, 2019 31m 53s

In today's episode we chat with Mark Uriarte and Tiffany Mackay a teacher and Instructional Coach at Champlain Trail PS.

S2 Episode 9: Big Hero 6

Feb 6th, 2019 29m 38s

This week Emily sits down with Christian Stepien, a gr1/2 teacher and k-6 planning time with a modern learning focus at Plowman's Park PS.

S2 Episode 8: Control

Jan 23rd, 2019 27m 53s

In today's episode we sit down with Susie Ellis, Instructional Coach and "Self-Regger" to discuss the role self regulation plays in teaching and learning.

S2 Episode 7: Victorious

Jan 16th, 2019 29m 48s

In this week's episode we speak with social worker Marvin Arthur about the Reaching Out program and some ideas for keeping kids engaged in the classroom.

S2 Episode 6: The Passionate Eye

Jan 9th, 2019 28m 49s

In this week's episode we chat social justice, culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy and equity with grade 8 teacher Zohrin Mawji and a few students in her class.

S2 Episode 5: The Guardians pt 2

Dec 19th, 2018 19m 1s

This week we resume our conversations with Phil Dodson and Gwen Reitemeier. Plus a special appearance from an old friend.

S2 Episode 4: The Guardians pt 1

Dec 12th, 2018 22m 15s

In this episode we chatted with Phillip Dodson, principal of Ray Underhill PS, teacher Gwen Reitemeier and a couple of grade 5 students as they discuss how their experiences with Indigenous education has created a stronger sense of community in

S2 Episode 3: Hang Time

Dec 5th, 2018 24m 12s

This week we hung out with the Royal Orchard Middle School Boys club as they spend the afternoon exploring STEM activities in the LLC. Principal Kervin White, ISSP/Contact teacher Samantha Stephen, Instructional Coach Swarnaly Banerjee-Modi and

S2 Episode 2: Dragon’s Den

Nov 28th, 2018 22m 7s

In this episode we chatted with Jaime Girard - Intensive Support Teacher for the board's primary and junior interval classes. She discussed her prior experiences as an interval teacher as well as how she currently supports interval programs in

S2 Episode 1: The Returned

Nov 21st, 2018 20m 49s

We're back! Emily and Nicole are now The Returned, and we want to thank you so much for your patience. We have been looking forward to getting this episode out since last season and are elated that we've finally been able to get things underway

Episode 35 – The Final Countdown

Jun 26th, 2018 23m 55s

Welcome to the final episode of Empowering Modern Learners for Season 1, the 2017-2018 school year. In this episode, Jim and Amit look back over the season and highlight a few favourite moments from guests they have interviewed. They also liste

Episode 34 – The Force Awakens

Jun 20th, 2018 33m 34s

In this episode, we interview Adrian Graham who is the Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at the Central Board Office here in the Peel District School Board. Adrian shares his own journey through Empowering Modern Learners and he enco

Episode 33 – Modern Family

Jun 13th, 2018 21m 35s

In this episode, we interview Emily Farkas and Nicole James who are both Modern Learning Resource Teachers and will be taking over the EML podcast in the new year. Emily & Nicole share what parts of the Empowering Modern Learners vision documen

Episode 32 – The Office

Jun 5th, 2018 26m 2s

In this episode, we interview Claudine Scuccato who is the new Coordinating Principal of Modern Learning here in Peel. She shares her own journey with Empowering Modern Learners as well as some advice for teachers and administrators on how to g

Episode 31 – How It’s Made

May 31st, 2018 26m 55s

In this interview we interview Joe Dallaire who is a Science teacher at Stephen Lewis Secondary School. He shares the work that he is doing with the collaborative inquiry process with his students. He also talks about the work he is doing with

Episode 30 – Cheers

May 23rd, 2018 35m 18s

In this episode, we interview Katie Novak who is the author of UDL Now! A Teacher’s Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms. Katie shares some great strategies that teachers can use when they are planning for thei

Episode 29 – Daredevil

May 15th, 2018 25m 47s

In this episode, Jim and Amit provide some commentary and connections to Empowering Modern Learners while listening to various guests who stopped by to chat at the annual Digital Tool Summit that took place May 12, 2018.

Episode 28 – Wings

May 9th, 2018 28m 44s

In this episode, we interview Thanh Trieu who is a Grade 5 teacher at Cherrytree Public School. She shares how the Belief Statements and the three words in the vision of "Inspire, Innovate and Ignite" have really helped to shape the amazing lea

Episode 27 – The Day After Tomorrow

May 2nd, 2018 31m 29s

In this episode, we interview Sayema Chowdhury who is a Climate for Learning & Working Resource Teacher in the Peel District School Board. She shares how in her work she helps build relationships with all staff so they can be their best selves

Episode 26 – Futurama

Apr 24th, 2018 32m 58s

In this episode we interview Melanie Mulcaster, who is a Teacher Librarian at Hillside Public School with the amazingly supportive principal Jim Brooks. She shares how she engages student voice & choice in their learning to help them be success

Episode 25 – Divergent

Apr 17th, 2018 26m 42s

In this episode, we interview Joanne Milligan who is the Department Head of Mathematics at Mississauga Secondary School. She shares how she believes that the students she sees each and every day are shaped by the ever-changing world we all live

Episode 24 – The NeverEnding Story

Apr 11th, 2018

https://modernlearnersca.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode-24-the-neverending-story.mp3In this episode, we interview Jael Richardson who is the author of The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, A Father’s Life which is a novel about her fa

Episode 24 – The NeverEnding Story

Apr 11th, 2018 32m 41s

In this episode, we interview Jael Richardson who is the author of The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, A Father’s Life which is a novel about her father Chuck Ealey. Jael is not only a former Peel student, but she is a celebrated writer who