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
  • Lifelong Learning — Rob Blain, Professor of Multimedia Design.
    Sep 1 2020

    *Recorded July 9th, 2020.

    • Rob discusses how he began his career in design and the steps he took to build upon his prior skills.
    • Having the foresight to take on various opportunities and connect them in a way that made him unique and valuable in the industry.
    • Being open to always learning more for personal growth.
    • Setting milestones to attain your career goals.
    • We share thoughts on what it felt like going back to school later in life compared to our earlier years.
    • Pivoting from one career path to another and having a strong support system.
    • Having a growth mindset and how we might promote lifelong learning in our learning environment and students.
    • We discuss how students might interpret the concept of lifelong learning and how we might allow students to showcase all of their skills, knowledge and passions through their work/projects.
    • Rewarding students for process and developing their ideas into executable products.
    • Rob shares what he wants future students to know about being a lifelong learner.
    • *At the time of this episode airing, I have ran 122 times in a row. :) (August 31, 2020)

     

    *Connect with Rob on:

    Website at robertblain.com

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    39 mins
  • Designing Confidence — Bianca DiPietro, Professor of Graphic Design.
    Aug 25 2020
    • Bianca discusses how she got started in graphic design and her educational background.
    • How her educational experience impacted her confidence and design.
    • We discuss where confidence ultimately comes from and how we build it.
    • Bianca talks about people who influenced her confidence in positive and negative ways, in addition to how she manages those negative instances with building resilience and self-worth.
    • We talk about the role we play as educators in fostering confidence in the classroom.
    • Bianca reflects on coming up as a new designer and how focusing on having a growth mindset to improve your work as a way to build confidence.
    • We talk about giving autonomy to students and valuing their prior learning and experiences as a way to build confidence.
    • Bianca gives her past-self advice on how to build confidence in her work and what she would recommend young designers to practice as they go through their academic career.

     

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     Instagram at @biancadipietro

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    53 mins
  • Internal Environment — Asma Arslan, Professor in UX Design and Mindfulness Instructor.
    Aug 19 2020
    • Asma discusses how she got started in people centered design.
    • The connection between mindfulness and building empathy for others through internal reflection and internal environment.
    • Designing while faced with internal struggle and nurturing your mental state.
    • The process of being still, letting go, and being present.
    • Being in a safe space and being open to collaboration rather than competition.
    • Finding motivation through your life's purpose versus serving your ego.
    • Designing for the love of your craft instead of the likes.
    • Valuing learning over approval from others. Knowing your self-worth and value.
    • Factors that affect our internal environment as designers and students.
    • Mindfulness/Meditation practices we can use in our daily routines.
    • The benefits of being still.
    • Developing a gratitude mindset.
    • I share my experience during my first 10 minute meditation.
    • Asma shares her advice on how we might better our internal environments so that we can be better connected to our work and others.

     

    *Connect with Asma on:

     Instagram at @designasma

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    26 mins
  • Building Community — Leslie Harrod, Graphic Designer and Instructor of Design.
    Aug 12 2020
    • Leslie discusses how she got started in design.
    • How building relationships with peers and teachers impacts learning and a sense of community in the classroom.
    • Allowing learners to embrace themselves to build confidence as a designer.
    • Learning from others and their prior experiences, cultures, and perspectives.
    • Leslie's experiences learning and teaching online.
    • The importance of communication and building relationships.
    • Leslie shares her experiences and her philosophy for teaching online.
    • Fostering collaboration in an online environment using web-based tech tools.
    • Establishing a classroom culture of risk, respect, communication, critique, inclusiveness, and encouragement.
    • Providing a safe space for students in an online learning environment.
    • How do we develop relationships with our students who are accustomed to presenting a positive social presence in an online space?
    • Being openly honest and vulnerable with your students to nurture connections and community through relatability.
    • Something to think about when building connections online and in the classroom.

     

    *Connect with Leslie on:

     Instagram at @designrfix

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    37 mins
  • Mirrors — Dr. Kristopher Alexander, Professor of Video Games.
    Aug 5 2020
    • Kris discusses getting support from his family and encouragement from friends.
    • Reflection internal: Seeing possibilities for a career through cultural representation.
    • Interactivity as another layer to learning theory.
    • Using the principles of video game interactivity as a constant mode of learning.
    • The impact of Interactive learning and how it reduces cognitive overload.
    • Using multimedia and video games to improve cognition, retention, and engagement in education.
    • Seeing your identity and representation in video games.
    • Using video games and media to tackle the issues of race and prejudice within our classrooms.
    • Sharing our experiences as being the only ones in our field of study and work.
    • Seeing a reflection of self in the classroom and valuing student identity to foster confidence and possibility.
    • Learning about your students through inclusive activities and discussion.
    • The subject of academic vs applied streaming of students  of colour and minorities in high-school.
    • Advice on pursuing your passion and career path through mentorship and connecting to others.

    *Connect with Kristopher on:

     YouTube at @phdigi

    LinkedIn: Kristopher Alexander

    Twitter: @phdigi

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    53 mins