How'd We Get Here?

By: Mark-Anthony Karam edTechXD
  • Summary

  • A podcast series on education + design with wellness in mind. Subscribe and join our conversations as we uncover the intangible variables of every-day life that impact us as students, educators, and professionals in the field of design. @edtechxd
    2020 – ♾ /// How'd We Get Here? Podcast. w/ @edTechXD
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Episodes
  • Mind States (Bonus) — Semone Kassim-Joseph, Mental Health Counsellor.
    Sep 29 2020
    • Semone shares her personal story.
    • We discuss student challenges in an online environment versus being in a physical classroom.
    • We discuss how personal setbacks Impact learning, success, and how we might use them to build resilience.
    • We define mental wellness, health vs mental illness And the factors that contribute to both in a positive and negative manner.
    • We discuss what might trigger various states of mental health in a learning environment and how we might reduce them.
    • How we might overcome or manage stressors in our daily lives.
    • Internal and external resources for students to cope with mental health or illness.
    • Resources for student community support within Humber College.


    /// Resources.

    Humber College resources that focus on inclusion and student engagement & support can be found under the Humber Student Life website at: http://humber.ca/student-life/

    The ‘Indigenous Education and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/indigenous/

    The ‘Black Academic Success and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/thebase/

    The ‘LGBTQ+’ Resource at: https://humber.ca/lgbtq/resource-centre

    The ‘Student and Community Engagement’ department at: https://humber.ca/sce/

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    40 mins
  • Humber Play Days — Heather Lowry, Associate Dean. Faculty of Media & Creative Arts.
    Sep 15 2020
    • Heather discusses how she got started in design and her beginnings as an educator.
    • What are play days?
    • The process of participating in play days.
    • What influenced the initiative and concept.
    • Having a support system that encourages 'Play' in higher education.
    • The benefits of Play Days for students and teachers.
    • Feedback and how prior Play Days have impacted learning.
    • How other departments or schools can launch their own Play Day activities.
    • The challenges and logistics involved.
    • Future iterations of Play Days and how we might integrate activities of 'play' in our core curriculum.
    • Heather shares her thoughts on the key outcomes of Play Days for students, teachers, staff, and industry involved.

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    53 mins
  • Task Management — Kevin Brandon, Professor of Graphic Design and Adobe Educator.
    Sep 8 2020
    • Kevin discusses how he got started in graphic design.
    • How we might prioritize tasks and manage our time between work and life.
    • The impact external pressures have on procrastination and productivity.
    • How we might be more efficient with the time we are given while dedicating time to ourselves and family.
    • Maintaining positive habits and routines for better mental health.
    • We have a conversation about being driven by mood and emotion for creativity versus being motivated by productivity and deadlines.
    • Creating a to-do list by assessing your day and breaking down how much time you have for productivity.
    • How we might create an online environment where students can have a balance between personal life, work and their education without creating academic burnout.
    • Establishing a workflow for being productive and efficient with our time.
    • Kevin gives his recommendations on how to prioritize yoru time and manage tasks while learning during the pandemic.

     

    *Connect with Kevin on:

     Instagram at islandcontact

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    32 mins

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