The PonderingDan Podcast

Technology in PhysEd? Is That Even a Thing? with Christina Polatajko

Christina Polatajko has made a name for herself over the past few years as an innovative Physical Education teacher. She has found ways to link technology in different ways with her primary PE classes, even linking coding. In this episode, self proclaimed 'Miss Physical Education' shares her story in the hope of inspiring others to give tech a go in their PhysEd classrooms. Follow Christina on Twitter @cpola17, Facebook - Miss Physical Education and www.missphysicaleducation.com.

Engaging Students with Data. Why Data Science in Education Matters. With Dr Linda McIver

Data Science is a great way to engage students in learning by giving them a chance to solve problems that matter to them. Get our students to look at data in meaningful ways is the message Dr Linda McIver wants to share with the world. Linda is the founder of Australian Data Science Education Institute (ADSEI), follow Linda on Twitter @LindaMcIver and ADSEI at adsei.org and on Twitter @DataSciAu.

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Are you Authentic? Talking Authenticity in Education with Karen Caswell

In this episode I speak with teacher and founder of the Twitter chat #TLAPDownUnder about authenticity in education. What does it mean and why is it important? We touch on issues of self worth, mental health and vulnerability. You can find Karen on Twitter @kcasw1.

For more information about this episode, go to www.ponderingdan.com.

If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit beyondblue.org.au. For those outside Australia, local information can be found by visiting www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/.

Becoming an Apple Distinguished Educator with Steph Kriewaldt, Kim Martin and Sally Lowe

In this episode, I talk with Apple Distinguished Educators Kim Martin, Steph Kriewaldt and Sally Lowe about what it means to be part of this prestigious program and what you can do to become one.

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Episode 2 - What's So Good About EduTwitter? With Mazz Ellery

In this episode, I speak with fellow teacher Mazz Ellery about EduTwitter and why it's the best Professional Learning Network for teachers. For further information on this episode, go to www.ponderingdan.com.

 

Episode 1 - Why Ponder? Thinking Deeply About Education with Bec Spink

I am really lucky to know some amazing educators from around the world. One of those that has had a huge impact on my teaching career is Bec Spink. Bec is an award winning teacher and leader and is Principal of Spensley Street Primary School in inner city Melbourne. 

Bec has always been great at challenging my thinking about education and pedagogy and it's something that has stuck with me throughout my career which is why I wanted her to be my first guest on The PonderingDan Podcast. We talk all about why it's important to think deeply about education and to challenge yourself to always ask why.

You can follow Bec on Twitter @becspink.

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Episode Zero - Starting With Why

Welcome to The PonderingDan Podcast. This is episode zero. I think it's important to explain why I am starting this podcast and give a bit of background to me and my education career.