24 JUN 2024 · Cecily Milne, Founder and Director at Yoga Detour – has spent the last 20 years of her life figuring out how to make a living doing what she loves. Whether it’s the artful science of writing and communication, movement education around yoga, or small business mentorship – Cecily Milne is a multi-talented, interdisciplinary whirlwind of an entrepreneur and educator… who at the heart of it all, just wanted to be happy in her work and with the impact she’s having on the world.   I think a lot of us can relate. Cecily has been on the program before, in March of 2021 – and if you haven’t had a chance to listen to that episode, feel free to dive in today and hear more about her unique education philosophy and why so many of her classes are sellout! Today, Cecily will talk with us more about the entrepreneurial journey – lead us through the ups and downs of owning a business through COVID and how she not only deals with professional fluctuations, but manages to personally stay grounded and well in amidst the chaos.   If you are a small business owner, or are thinking of starting a business that involves online educational offerings… Cecily Milne’s insights will help to both inspire you and keep it real.  

10 JUN 2024 · Almost 82 years young, my dad, Sonny Sengara, affectionately known as pops or Papa bear in our family, has reiterated the value of education to all of his children. From a very young age there was a constant message of “School’s important, it's essential for your future! How are you going to make money without an education?” that permeated our home as a child and continues to extend to how he speaks to his grandchildren.   Coming from a very modest background as one of eleven children born to an Indian family living in an industrial area of Vancouver, BC, my father has worked extremely hard to become a successful business owner and property developer. While most of his education was not found in schools and he might still struggle to list off all of the vowels, his knowledge and skill set speaks volumes and has significantly impacted the way I navigate the world. I am very excited to share some of his insights and experience with you today.

27 MAY 2024 · With us today, we have Dr. Elka Walsh   A leader in education with over 20 years of experience ranging from executive positions at colleges and polytechnics in Canada, to Chief Education and Learning Officer at one of Canada’s largest science centers and now as Associate Vice President, Learning & Teaching, at Microsoft Canada.   Dr. Walsh serves as a member of the Board for Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta and holds a PhD from McMaster University. She is most excited about making learning experiences human centered and inclusive for all. Having worked for decades to empower schools, colleges, universities and corporations to amplify their impact and achieve more student success with innovative education strategies, Dr. Walsh seeks to produce tangible impacts through thoughtful learning design and purposeful quality assurance.    Leading Microsoft’s pan-Canadian education and skills strategy, Elka prepares students to thrive in the digital future, helping to ensure that the next generation workforce have the skills they need to be successful in the future, and that educational institutions have what they need to create innovative new learning opportunities that will ultimately lead to that critical skill development for students.   Please join me in welcoming this exciting guest – Dr. Elka Walsh, to the Education Revolution.

14 MAY 2024 · Almost 80 years young my mom, affectionately known as Guggy, Mama bear or Mommasita in our family has been and continues to be a pivotal figure in all of her children's lives. As children we all feel a sense of belonging and the love that this woman exudes is the stuff of a legend. All of her children and grandchildren children will tell you that just the sound of her voice or the shortest of hugs from her can help you get calm, feel grounded, and stay strong.   Her focus on our education was just as powerful. There was a constant message of “School is your job!” that permeated our home. She made school our responsibility, our work was something we had to get done and take ownership of and even when we failed she never, or rarely, would step in to offer solutions. Instead, she gave us space to figure things out on our own. Instead of giving specific advice, she gave us and continues to give us a safe and soft place to land.   Coming from a modest background as one of five children born to a German family living in an agricultural area outside of Runciman, Saskatchewan, my mother worked extremely hard to contribute on the farm and then traveled and studied to become a nurse in metropolitan Vancouver. My mother's influence on my education, while not in the form of nagging or micromanaging, has been significant – almost immeasurable and today I can't wait to share some of those experiences alongside her wise insights on how to support more ownership and responsibility when raising children.

9 OCT 2023 · With us today, we have Janay Gouveia! Janay is the Director of Learning Innovation at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies. She is a creative, supportive, and motivated education professional with expertise drawing from international education, research and program management. Janay is passionate about innovation in education and learning across borders. Her interests and skills include student services, curriculum development, communications, customer service, relationship management, and evaluation and reporting – fellow self-proclaimed assessment geek like yours truly! As an experienced leader in international education skilled at developing and managing a wide range of programs and services, she is happy to share ideas and develop new programs, partnerships and opportunities – this is the exact kind of interconnected and interpersonal mindset that will help us mitigate disruptions in the sector. Janay is a strategist with a mission to support the upskilling and reskilling process with integrity and intention. With so many changes to our economic reality, Janay believes in the potential and power for new experiences to change our worldview and positively shape or re(shape) our identity. Janay’s passion and professional expertise are a dynamic combination, one that she puts to good use in her work at the School of Continuing Studies! Let’s welcome Janay to the Education Revolution!

25 SEP 2023 · With us today we have Dr. William Gage. Will Gage is the Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning at York University. In this role, which he has held for almost a decade, he has championed ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning, including the purposeful inclusion of technology in the process (eLearning), experiential education and internationalization. As he prepares to return to classroom teaching (after a well-deserved sabbatical) Will is excited to re-ignite his research in his lab at the Faculty of health around Biomechanical neuromuscular control of human movement, with a particular focus on knee and hip osteoarthritis and joint replacement surgery. He wants to explore the development of wearable technologies to gather data on how people move around with these ailments during their daily live out in the community, not just in the lab environment, so that this more comprehensive data can be used to better understand and treat these conditions. Will’s work at the systems level has involved Working with pan-university working groups and committees as they examine, reinterpret, and deepen York’s commitment to 21st Century teaching and learning, particularly in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigeneity. I have been inspired by him on a daily basis and I look forward to sharing some of his wisdom with you all today. Join me in welcoming Will Gage to the Education Revolution!

11 SEP 2023 · With us today, we have Jorge Montoya. Jorge brings with him more than 15 years of experience as an applied education specialist. He has worked in financial services, systems design, and international project management across five continents, including partnerships and collaborations in South Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Bhutan. His in-depth expertise in the planning and execution of change management strategies has involved the creation of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans and directly contributed to sustainable outcomes for international development projects around the world. As Humber College’s International Development Institute, Jorge serves as the business and operations lead for global development projects – and currently works diligently as a community advocate for education reform and development projects in Africa, Asia and South America. Jorge is a systems-thinker and innovator. He embeds technology within his projects with purpose and intention as he works in partnership with institutional administrators, government officials, teachers, and students, to decrease the barriers that so many face, to high-quality educational opportunities. Join me in welcoming Jorge Montoya to the Education Revolution.

28 AUG 2023 · With us today, we have Tanveer Bhimani! Tanveer is an accomplished and innovative Instructional and Learning Designer with a strong background in Communications and Psychology, which serves her well in the design process! With a passion for educational innovation, Tanveer excels in creating engaging and impactful materials that meet the diverse needs of different learning environments, including the integration of instructional technology and multimedia tools to optimize learner engagement. Tanveer remains up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in design and e-learning. She is always exploring new technologies to address instructional challenges and continuously enhances her skills through professional development opportunities – and by her own admission, journeying down the google and youtube black holes… learning on her own online! Tanveer’s incredible ability to build trust between herself and the faculty, staff, and subject matter experts she collaborates with, helps her to fosters effective working relationships that truly have the ability to impact both students and instructors in positive and powerful ways at scale! She supports and trains faculty and staff in innovative course design principles and the use of instructional technologies, empowering them to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Tanveer finds incredible ways to balance the needs of teachers, with those of learners - Supporting both, Serving both = and ultimately creating a dynamic experience for all. Let’s welcome Tanveer to the Education Revolution!

14 AUG 2023 · With us today we have Robert Martellacci, Robert is the Founder and President of MindShare Learning – Canada’s leading EdTech industry consulting, news and events company, as well as the publisher of Canada’s Leading Technology & Learning eMagazine – The MindShare Learning Report. He also serves as CEO for C21Canada - a national, not for profit organization that advocates for 21st Century models of learning in education. With over 30 years of experience working in the K-12, post-secondary and lifelong learning environments, Robert specializes in relationship-building - the cultivation of strategic partnerships that help to advance student success, without sacrificing teacher wellbeing. As someone who recognizes that education is a dynamic ecosystem, comprised of different stakeholders with different needs – Robert channels his passion for sports, into the creation of team-like environments that can help to transform teaching and learning. But as Robert says, The future of learning is about interconnected human networks powered by pedagogy and technology, so join us for this exciting discussion on digital transformation in education. Blog: http://blog.mindsharelearning.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindShareLearn

31 JUL 2023 · Artificial intelligence is a very hot topic around the world these days! So, I’m very excited to have today’s guest with us to talk about all the positive and potentially negative impacts of AI on education. Vidur Kalive is the Artificial Intelligence Architect at York University. He has expertise in conversational AI and is working on projects aimed at using AI and Machine Learning to improve student experience and curriculum delivery at the university, including SAVY, York University’s award-winning AI Student Virtual Assistant. Vidur has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business. He has over five years of experience working in the higher education sector. In his previous role, Vidur worked with Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, where among other things, he helped develop Deakin’s AI student virtual assistant using IBM Watson, which at the time was the first implementation of its kind anywhere in the world. Join me in welcoming Vidur Kalive to the Education Revolution.