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The Missing Link with Rola Tibshirani

by Rola Tibshirani

Rola Tibshirani invites educators to connect with many groups, organizations or individual educators to bring the learning from inside the classroom to connect with real-world projects. Rola also shares the pedagogical process and the purpose of connection based learning.

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Episodes

  1. Episode #131 Dr. Susan Hopkins

    The core misconception is confusing self-regulation with self-control, which often fails to address behaviours rooted in a dysregulated stress system, especially in cases involving trauma histories or allostatic overload. A shift is necessary in schools and parenting away from punishment-based...

  2. Episode #130 Dr. Salome Thomas-EL

    In this thought-provoking session, Principal EL shares how we can positively change our school cultures by empowering our educators and school leaders to focus on the protective processes that build resilience in every child. Principal EL unpacks this vision for change with the “4Cs of School...

  3. Episode #129 Geoff Edwards

    ​Geoff Edwards Shared how AI is currently impacting classrooms—from curriculum design to daily teaching practices. AI tools or platforms that are game-changers for educators and students. Geoff shares about the OCSB approach to AI ad tools. Myths and misconceptions are frequently encountered when...

  4. Episode #128 Dr. Jennifer Vriend

    Dr. Vriend shares that stress is healthy and has fewer negative outcomes. We are rethinking stress. The balancing beam overestimates the bad and underestimates our ability to cope. Balancing is being realistic with expectations. Better coping opportunities. Aggressive state can be an…

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  5. Episode #127 David McFall Pay Based Learning

    David McFall is a principal of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School in Gatineau, Quebec. How do we rethink schools? David sees the school through the students' eyes. He is an instructional leader focusing on project-based learning, play-based learning and community connections for educators…

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  6. Episode #126 Jennifer Nieradka

    Jennifer Nieradka, a behaviourist Analyst with #OCSB @ocsbABA, shares Functions of Behaviour, reducing challenging behaviour through behaviour strategies and a skill-based approach. Listen to learn more about the 7 dimensions of #ABA to address behaviour that is observable, based on research.…

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  7. Episode #125 Lyn Sharratt

    Dr. Lyn Sharrat is a widely published researcher and author. She focuses her time and efforts on increasing each student’s growth and achievement by working alongside leaders and teachers to put FACES on their data, taking intentional action to make equity and excellence a reality for all…

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  8. Episode #124 Tom D'Amico

    Tom D'Amico, the Ottawa Catholic School Board director of education, shares that Iterative improvements are important to set yearly goals and improve yearly to continue learning. Transformative learning is important to challenge the status quo that is not serving everyone; the goal and the…

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  9. Episode #123 Livia Chan

    Livia has so much passion for leading with joy. Self-awareness is the foundation, and it is important to understand who you are, bringing strengths to anchor your values and beliefs. Believe in ourselves and meaningful connections, be compassionate leaders, and discover challenges as…

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  10. Episode #122 kim Lockhart

    Kim Lockhart shares the importance of the Science of Reading in a second language. The phonemic awareness of reading through all subjects in French and seeing learning through the Science of reading. Explicit instructions and explicit systematic instructions. Beefing up tier 1 instructions to the...

  11. Episode #121 Mag Gardner

    The deep learning movement fosters all learners contributing to the common good. The progressions contribute to deep discussions used for peer assessment and self-assessment. The progressions are a way to anchor reflective conversation—a pedagogical transformation of a classroom culture where…

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  12. Episode #120. Sean Kelly

    Sean Kelly is a superintendent of Intermediate and Secondary Student Success at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Sean shares the importance of building relationships through listening for deep learning. He emphasizes the importance of giving opportunities to educators to be creative and…

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  13. Episode #119 Tu Vuong

    With the learners, give them a chance to ask questions & listen to understand than to respond! The curriculum goes hand in hand with building relationships & connections with the students. "Your story is the Soul in each lesson," centering students' voices & stories. Building with them learning...

  14. Episode #118 Jorge Valenzuela

    The adults need to feel comfortable speaking their minds by creating shared agreements. Employers are happier when they express their needs, when everyone comes together and co-creating with the leaders. Article to steps for the shared agreement. Empathy for perspective taking....

  15. Episode #117 Abhilasha Singh

    Community building is the essence of empowering the teachers, the students and the parents. Having the vision to have the confidence of empowering innovative progress through personalized comprehensive support of unlearning and relearning. A School wide initiative of Gratitude Attitude by…

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  16. Episode #116 Liz Dozier

    Liz Dozier shares about being aware of our biases and decolonizing our minds in terms of our own biases. We have to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually, because you can’t begin to unpack those biases if you’re worn down. It is really about remaining curious about the…

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  17. Episode #115 Melanie White

    Melanie shares that we need to stop doing school and focus on deep learning. We need to create knowledge and focus on students' assets. It is a continuous process of shifting and dancing to access learning in the best possible way.

  18. Episode #114 Hedreich Nichols

    Hedreich Nichols shares the importance of teaching human kindness citizenship explicitly through the development of interpersonal relationships, examining feelings, and building empathy. Social actions already walk in with the students. We need to create a culture of kindness that models…

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  19. Episode #113 𝔻𝕣. 𝔼𝕣𝕚𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘𝕞𝕒𝕟

    Making a difference in the lives of the students by maximizing their potential. By creating a culture in which students can take risks to take ownership of their learning. Creating clearer targets on why they are learning. Students should not be punished when they learn incorrectly. Educators...

  20. #112 Stephanie Howell

    Stephenie creates learning communities that support students' voices, agencies, and gamifications. Stephanie approaches coaching for teachers' through design thinking for pedagogical powerful ways. Following up with teachers about the process involves inspiring them through a coaching cycle. To...

  21. Episode #112 Stephanie Howell

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  22. Episode #111 Ludenso

    Ludenso focuses on discoveries for all ages through AR. Students create through 3D modelling to connect real authentic problem solving to the world. The tools are cocreated through the pedagogical process that encourages students' inquiries. Ludenso has based its AR on pedagogical practices and...

  23. Episode #110 Rabia Khokhar

    Educators are empowered to disrupt unjust systems and create change at the core of equity. To teach from an equity standpoint, we must first recognize our identity. To extend our learning, we must begin with ourselves first identifying ourselves before teaching the curriculum. Multiples...

  24. Episode #109 Ross Cooper

    Project based learning moves forward with critical conversations that are students centred. Students centred learning designing engagement to relevance and empowerment of learning. "Project based learning and inquiry are the opportunities for students to uncover new content on their own. Through...

  25. Episode #108 Mike Kaechele

    Mike shares the importance of designing through Project-Based Learning with an authentic purpose to problem solve. The framework for students to connect multidisciplinary through a structure of thinking, high-level questioning by both students and teachers. Projects start with a Driving Question...

  26. Episode #107 Glen Coleman

    A new way of thinking about success in the classroom is presented in the book 100 Or Nothing by Dr. Glen Coleman. Using what you know! Failure, Friendship, and Feedback are ways for people in a community to support each other, and having Fun is the fourth F. Storytelling, kindness, and…

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  27. Episode #106 Heather Singmaster

    Heather Singmaster is a Director in the Center for Global Education at the Asia Society, where she oversees the Global Cities Education Network and works integrating global competence into Career Technical Education (CTE) programs as well as state and national policy. Through the SDGs, local and...

  28. Episode #105 Joanne McEachen

    Implementing the four outcomes for self-understanding ourselves identity, connections to the families and communities, the knowledge you need to be you, and competencies. The 7th competency is the commitment to learning to humanity. The teacher's relationship with the students is understanding…

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  29. Episode #104 Margret Atkinson

    Margret Atkinson shares the importance of passion for learning always involving students in growth. The students are humans we need to help them develop habits to help them for their entire life. Creating an environment honoring each other for a community to embrace their voices as they are…

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  30. Episode #103 Linda Amici

    Project Based Learning is key to learning, the learning comes alive to real-world experiences. It is important to listen to students' inquiries. The students drive the questioning. Through a culture of trust and risk takings, the students amplify their voices and choices. Many entry events from a...

  31. Episode #102 Rachelle Dene Poth

    Project based learning benefits opportunities for students in an area of interest. Investing in how students are learning through PBL is more than just focusing on assessment/grading. Engaging students with real authentic connections and options of their choices. PBL is building skills beyond the...

  32. Episode #101 Michael J. Crawford

    Michael Crawford shares that an entrepreneurial mindset for the students is when problems are opportunities. Entrepreneurship seeing how students have agency over their learning. For people seeing needs to take action to deliver needs. Dissolving the classroom walls is impactful by having the...

  33. Episode #100 Mandy Froehlich

    Mandy shares that burnout can be overwhelming. Moral obligations can be challenged and can cause demoralization. Burnout and demoralization can be similar. Demoralization under control or feeling burnout, make sure the boundaries are appropriate. Understanding what is in your control and outside…

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  34. Episode #99 Tara LInney

    Tara Linney is a tech consultant, a connected global educator focusing on SEL, empathy, and SDGs. Working with teachers in many communities creating opportunities for lasting impacts on well-being. Global education is bringing together educators from different backgrounds and parts of the world....

  35. Episode #98 Kristen Rhodes Beland

    Kristen builds relationships with parents and students from day 1 to meet students' success. Beginning with thematic daily activities for students' to build relationships for community sharing and trust. The students co-construct their expectations, their goals, and what to expect from each…

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  36. Episode #97 Evan Whitehead

    Evan Whitehead is an educator who has the expertise that connects to students well being, social-emotional learning, differentiation, special education, building communities, equity, and diversity, including cultural competencies and mental health. Evan shared the importance of community building...

  37. Episode #96 Lori Gosselin

    Lori is a community facilitator who focuses on collaboration, communication, social metacognition, and transformation for leaders and teams. Team building is about strategy; Community building is about culture. If you don’t get the culture right, it really doesn’t matter how right you get the...

  38. Episode #95 Connie Rensink

    Connie is passionate about integrating global competencies, and connecting students to problem solve globally. The interconnections of developing skills, building trust, and personal relationships are the key to students' collective thinking. When students collaborate, they are empowered by the...

  39. Episode # 94 Abigail French

    Abigail French navigates real issues with the students to find solutions by transforming learning through 21st-century skills. The students wrestle, tackle, and acknowledge by facilitating conversations valuing all thinking. Roses and thorns through circle time for students to become empathetic...

  40. Episode #93 Gregory Naufal

    Gregory is a talented songwriter who tells stories through his music. Creativity is important to be pursued in a safe space to be vulnerable to learn and take risks. You can find Gregory's 2 album Standing Tall and 20/20 Vision on: https://linktr.ee/gregorynaufal

  41. Episode #92 Vicky Masson

    Vicky Masson is a global educator who collaborates to take action with her students. Collaboration is important to get students to be critical thinkers and advocate for success. Students' voices and perspectives are explored through real meaningful connections to build empathy and action taking....

  42. Episode #91 Barbara Anna Zielonka

    Barbara shares that teaching is about building relationships, Students' voices and choices through real-world connections by building thinking skills. The students take ownership and agency by problem solving SDGs issues and genius hour to be self-guided learners. The students define their needs...

  43. Episode #90 Kellie Bahri

    Educators don't need to be the keeper of education. We need to ask the questions who is learning and what are students learning? The students to be in the driver seat. We navigate students giving students their reigns to seek their own information and they fall in love with the learning. Trust…

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  44. Episode #89 Pav Wander

    Pav Wander amplifies and lifts students' through trusted relationships in the classroom. The students build a community that they would want to be part of the learning space. Focusing on students' personal needs and building relationships to benefit from what a diverse community is able to offer...

  45. Episode #88 Evo Hannan

    The students will be creating their future and the future we created for them. Evo designs learning experiences for students to be internationally minded, empathetic, opportunists to develop leadership skills to have a vision. To be tenacious and resourceful, self-driven success for...

  46. Episode #87 Ellen Van De Loo

    Ellen is a risk-taker who tailors the learning to the needs of the students. "It doesn't matter the Grade you teach when you focus on real-world experiences". Learning from inquiring and having students capture their thinking when learning. The students are doing the thinking for themselves and...

  47. Episode #86 Ilene Winokur

    The idea of community culture is being able to form relationships with teachers, students, parents, and administrators. It is important to present your authentic self to learn from the community and take their perspectives to be a member of a team. It is important to establish the wellness and…

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  48. Episode#85 Kavita Tanna

    The asking of why continues to drive Kavita's learning journey. From the questioning of why of learning to the deeper connections to the international curriculum for more answers from Inspire Citizens. Self-awareness and social empathy are authentic transdisciplinary learning. There is no…

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  49. Episode #84 Christine Vanderwal

    Teaching is about relationships that are the foundation of purposeful learning. Important connections, giving space for students to connect with each other, earning the trust and relationship that made the transfer easy for distance learning. Connection & collaboration with the Middle School team...

  50. Episode #83 Denise Andre

    Denise Andre is the director of education at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She encourages educators to be reflective practitioners to also be connected learners to serve their students. A proud director of teachers and students who embrace learning and unlearning for new opportunities to...

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Rola Tibshirani invites educators to connect with many groups, organizations or individual educators to bring the learning from inside the classroom to connect with real-world projects. Rola also shares the pedagogical process and the purpose of connection based learning.

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