Learning Innovation: The Teaching & Learning Podcast: Recent Episodes

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By the Lethbridge College Centre for Teaching, Learning, & Innovation (CTLI)

What does it take to become a professional baker?

In this episode of Learning Innovation: The Teaching and Learning Podcast, host Kris Hodgson-Bright steps inside the bakeshop at Lethbridge Polytechnic to explore the challenges, creativity, and rewards of learning the baking trade through apprenticeship and work-integrated learning (WIL).

Joining the conversation are culinary instructor Amanda Kawchuk, third-level baking apprentice and instructional assistant Karl Atkins, and Level 3 culinary students Rachel Warken, Rowan Desserre, and Kathleen Klink. Together, they share stories from the kitchen, lessons learned through trial and error, and the pride that comes with mastering a craft built on precision, patience, and persistence.

The episode explores the realities of culinary education, the value of mentorship, the pathway to Red Seal certification, and opportunities through competitions like Skills Alberta and Skills Canada. The conversation also touches on how artificial intelligence is beginning to shape the culinary world and what it could mean for future chefs and bakers.

The Bear TV Show
Apprenticeship AB
Skills Alberta
Skills Canada
Provincial Skills Competition
National Skills Competition
Local Producers Gala
Bootsma Bakery
Alan Dumonceaux at NAIT

In this episode of Learning Innovation, host Kris Hodgson-Bright chats with Shawn Pinder and Brandon Regier of Runner's Soul about how running connects to education, personal growth, and community. They share stories from triathlons, Ironman races, ultras, and local events while exploring goal-setting, discipline, mental toughness, and the value of celebrating small wins. Lethbridge Polytechnic has strong connections to the community and this episode explores the connection to an integral part of the local running community.

The guests highlight Runner's Soul's impact on Lethbridge's running scene, their support for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Kodiaks athletics, and practical advice for new runners: start where you are, get out the door, and let routine and community guide your progress.

During the show, guests and Kris (host) mention:

Runner's Soul
Prairie Runners Race Association
Coulee Cactus Crawl
Ladiesfest
Little Souls Kids Marathon
Lost Souls Ultra
Moonlight Run
Kodiak Athletics
Bertil Johansson
Simon Schaerz
Iron Man
Canadian Death Race
Sinister Seven
Bachelor of Ecosystems Management
Diploma of Renewable Resource Management

Jill Burrows (psychology professor), Dean Kolebaba (instructor and Program Chair for the School of Justice Studies), and Lyle Ruggles (e-learning specialist) chat about the innovative teaching and learning pathways virtual reality (VR) is creating at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

This trio discuss how they have integrated narrative-driven VR into their classrooms, including what's worked, what hasn't, and what new developments they'll continue to adopt in the future.

Jill, Dean, and Lyle share how VR technology is helping students practice public speaking and interpersonal communication skills in a safe environment, and how it’s helping to nurture greater empathy, compassion, and understanding for individuals struggling with mental health challenges (like autism and schizophrenia).

During the show, guests and Donna (host) mention:

General Arts and Science - Psychology and Sociology Diploma
Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology
Criminal Justice Studies
Justice Studies
Justice and Human Services Programs
Wind Turbine Technician
Massage Therapy program
Ovation VR
Chris Milk TED Talk: How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine
Sharecare
MetaQuest

Monica, Aderiyike, Jude, and Divine — nursing students at Lethbridge Polytechnic — share their experiences of cultural identity and community support as they navigate (sometimes discriminatory) systems in Canada.

The group discuss resilience and the importance of community for mental health and belonging, along with what they appreciate about Black History Month at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:

Practical Nursing at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Yoruba tribe
Igbo tribe
LPSA – Lethbridge Polytechnic Student Association
Services Canada
Racial bias in pain assessment and treatment recommendations, and false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites
Jollof rice

“Ultimately, my focus is on making space for perspectives that have historically been excluded and ensuring our work contributes to the systemic change.” ~ Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Dr. Kirsten Fantazir (Instructor and Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic), and Dr. Jami Albright-Tolman (Instructor and Researcher), share about public safety applied research projects that are fostering connection with Blackfoot communities, and preparing students for careers in public safety.

Kirsten and Jami expand on Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP), and how its Creative Circles can foster healing, trust, and reconciliation.

CITAP brings together Indigenous elders, students, and community partners to share meals, art, and cultural practices—and challenge stereotypes about houseless and vulnerable populations. Kirsten and Jami highlight early results, ethical practices, and the importance of authentic relationships and Indigenous ways of knowing.

During the show, guests and Donna (host) mention:

CPSAR – Centre for Public Safety Applied Research
CITAP – Community Integration Through Art - Pissatsinaskssini
Ninastako Cultural Centre
E05: Gamifying Grammar with Murray Bartley and Kirsten Fantazir
E56: The positionality effect – Building empathy through reflection and transparency about your place in the world
Dude’s Club
Sir Robert Peel’s Policing Principles
Niitsitapi Eats and Treats
RAs (resident assistants)
Tsimshian
Haida
RINSA
CI-CAN National Indigenous Education Symposium
First Thunder Wellness
Criminal Justice at Lethbridge Polytechnic
VR Core
York Regional Police, Ontario
Bill C48
Social Determinants of Health

"We know WIL has this really magical ability to create a stronger connection between students and this community." ~ Perry Stein, City of Lethbridge Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager

Dr. Natalie Barfuss (business instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic) and Perry Stein (Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager at the City of Lethbridge) share the overwhelming benefits of WIL for students and their communities.

Work-integrated learning (WIL) helps students develop skills like teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These real-world skills help students step out more confidently into their careers. Because WIL allows students a glimpse into the community, these experiences can even kindle an interest in staying around Lethbridge after graduation.

Natalie also shares how instructors can dip their toes in WIL experiences. Hint—it's easier than you think!

During the show, Perry, Natalie, and Donna (host) mention:

☀️SUMMER BONUS☀️ E58: LITL-Pod LIVE – Preparing learners and shaping community through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
Lethbridge Polytechnic
- REB
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Trades & Technologies
- School of Business
University of Lethbridge
- Mitacs
University of Calgary
NorQuest College WIL Symposium
CASA
Downtown BRZ
Universal Design for Learning
Goal-setting theory
City Scholars
CEWIL
Southgrow

"Teaching is not only about giving information, right? It's not about giving facts or explaining concepts or putting things together. It's creating a certain environment where learning is happening and I still think that humans are better at this than AI.” ~ Dr. Olga Klymenko

A recent study from MIT shows that over-reliance on LLMs for writing accumulates cognitive debt (weaker brain connectivity, less ownership over the finished product).

Dr. Olga Klymenko, instructor and language expert, is grappling with how to address over-reliance on AI writing in her classroom.

Olga doesn't believe in banning or even policing the use of AI. Instead, she believes the answer lies in choosing to engage—that is, aiming to be collaborators in the process of knowledge building.

Olga shares her insights, including:

Cultural mismatch and underrepresentation of voices for Indigenous languages
Cognitive costs of AI shortcuts and the fallibility of AI-plagiarism checkers
Winning trust with students about AI-use (showing limitations; creating learner agency)

During the show, Olga and host (Donna) mention:

MIT Study: Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
The small island state of Seychelles (Link lands you on Google Maps)
Seychelles Creole (Kreol Seselwa)
ChatGPT
University of Seychelles
University of London
National University of Donetsk
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Navigating academic writing in the AI era: Lethbridge Polytechnic instructor offers insight
E49: Generative AI and instructional design: Emphasizing the process of learning over the product of learning

Dr. Brad Donaldson, President and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, unpacks how the institution is navigating national shifts in post-secondary funding, and what it means to take control of our collective future as a PSI in Alberta.

He shares practical strategies for ethical domestic recruitment, applied learning and research, and fostering a “critically kind” campus culture that empowers educators, supports students, and strengthens community impact.

During the episode, Brad and Donna (host) mention:

E35: Interview with the President ☎
Expert Panel on Post-Secondary Institution Funding and Alberta’s Competitiveness
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- New International Student Program regulations take effect
Alex Usher’s Higher Education Strategy Associates Blog (One Thought to Start Your Day)
- That Alberta Post-Secondary Review, Again
The President's View
Alberta Labour Market Information
Polytechnics Canada
WIL: Work-integrated Learning
- WIL at Future Skills Centre
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs and courses

Ryan Mann, Faculty Development Facilitator at SAIT’s Centre for Academic Development and Innovation, and Eric Mitchell, an Automotive Services Instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic, are actively responding to teaching and learning gaps in the Trades through innovative—and technically scholarly—work.

Despite the improvements they're making, Ryan and Eric don't really consider their work as scholarly—but framing it differently could amplify the impact.

Ryan and Eric are joined by the polytechnic's Jaddon Park (Academic Services Manager) and Craig McCarthy (Learning Experience Designer). The four discuss the value of reframing work as scholarly, the power of integrating student feedback, and the joy in discovering creative ways to pass along knowledge.

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:

SAIT: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Centre for Teaching and Learning
- Academic Development and Innovation
- Automotive programs
- Apprenticeship and Trades
Lethbridge Polytechnic
- CTLI: Centre for Teaching, Learning, And Innovation
- ICP: Instructor Certification Program
- NIOP: New Instructor Orientation Program
- SoTL: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- LC Extension
- Community of Practice
- OER: Open Educational Resources
  - Making the switch from textbooks to OERs: How (and why) one instructor made the change
- Automotive Services Technician Apprenticeship
- Automotive Systems certificate
- Introduction to the Trades
- Electrician Apprenticeship
UDL: Universal Design for Learning
EAL: English as an Additional Language
ChatGPT
Alberta Minister of Advanced Education
AIT: Apprenticeship and Industry Training
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
The Fast and the Furious
Gone in 60 Seconds
Calgary Corrections Centre
Integration of Trades-Based STEM Education in Canadian K-12 Schools by Josh Hill
Kahoot
Bright Space (learning management system)
LITL-Pod episodes:
- E69: How to make online learning feel like in-person community – A creative course revision at Lethbridge Polytechnic
- E66: 👍 Researcher’s Guide to the Galaxy – How to practically (and painlessly) share your research project, create meaningful impact, and find your community as a Networked Scholar
- E55: Environmental Psychology and Conservation – An instructor's creative course-build through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- E47: Updates in STEM – Sparking real-world connections between K-12 and the Trades to foster early career passions
- E29: How to Develop, Validate, and Disseminate Your Teaching and Learning Research Project through The Scholarship for Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Download Ryan's AI guidebook here: A Guide to Generative AI for Educators

Beyond the obvious benefits exercise has on your body, research shows that it has powerful benefits on your brain, too—like improved memory, attention, and processing speed.

Simon Schaerz (Exercise Science instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic), David Selles (Physical Education student from the University of Lethbridge), and Tyler Duffy (Exercise Science student at Lethbridge Polytechnic) discuss exercise cognition and its profound impacts on the brain—specifically, on executive functioning.

Exercise cognition research could also be pivotal in helping prioritize physical education (PE) programs—especially in K-12, where PE's importance can often be minimized.

During the show, guests and host (Craig) mention:

Lethbridge Polytechnic
- Exercise Science Program
  - Exercise-physiology class
  - Research Methods in Kinesiology class
- DCM Program
University of Lethbridge
- Physical Education Program
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey
Embodied Cognition Theory
Central Governor Model and Fatigue
Cerebral hemodynamics
Synaptogenesis
Physical Activity and the Development of Executive Function in Healthy Children: A Bioecological Perspective by Simon Schaerz
Pedagogical knowledge model:
- Content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and curricular knowledge
Progressive overload
Executive Function
Zone of Proximal Development
HPEC: Health & Physical Education Council
SSHRC: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
ECSS: European College of Sports Science
Tyler's games to promote executive functioning:
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Pattern Pursuit
- Red Light, Green Light

Instructor Kathie Ervin and Instructional Designer Craig McCarthy collaborated to revamp Kathie's Distance Learning (DL) course in the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology program.

The goal? Create a more hands-on learning experience for DL students.

Kathie and Craig outline their revision strategy, share stories about student creativity and community, and explain why they think the project was so successful. The pair also share tips on how other instructors can revamp their DL courses.

During the episode, Donna (host) and guests mentioned:

Therapeutic Recreational Gerontology
CTLI – Centre for Teaching and Learning
UDL – Universal Design for Learning
WIL – Work-Integrated Learning
- E68: WIL-Power – Connecting classroom theory with hands-on, Work-Integrated Learning
Student feedback audio on Kathie's TRG course

Students Cory, Adam, Lenae, and Maddie share all about their Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

No matter the program, classroom theory comes to life when students are paired with real-world scenarios – and the lessons are invaluable.

Students discuss favourite moments and key insights from their WIL experiences. They also exchange strategies for navigating challenges like imposter syndrome – sometimes it helps to don a "suit"!

During the show, guests and Donna (host) mention:

Acronyms/definitions:
- WIL: Work-Integrated Learning
- RN: Registered Nurse
- NESA: Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta
- Imposter syndrome
Lethbridge Polytechnic
- Wellness Services
- Programs:
  - Ecosystem Management
  - Nursing (NESA)
  - Criminal Justice – Corrections
  - Child and Youth Care
- Wildlife Analytics Lab
  - E63: Wildlife Analytics Lab – Lethbridge Polytechnic's hub of innovation and collaborative conservation
WIL community connections:
- Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society
- Galbraith Elementary School
- Family Ties

Stone Pipe Days is a four-day event recognizing the pride, history, and culture of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) community here at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Jordan Head, Indigenous Cultural Advisor, is a key organizer for this year's Stone Pipe Days, and he joins us to share all about this special event.

Jordan outlines the agenda (opening ceremonies, meals, guest speakers, films, a traditional powwow), and he expands on the meaningful partnership Stone Pipe Days represents between the Blackfoot people and the polytechnic. He also shares a piece of his personal journey, including how his family inspired and guided him toward education – which eventually led him full circle back to Lethbridge Polytechnic.

During the show, Jordan and Donna (host) mention:

Stone Pipe Days (March 24 – March 28, 2025):
- Event schedule: Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe Days)
Movies/media:
- 500 Days in the Wild
- Bones of Crows
- E65: A'paitsitapisksinimaattsaa (Weasel People Education) – Revitalizing Blackfoot language and culture through land-based learning
Blackfoot Confederacy (Niitsitapi peoples):
- Siksika (Blackfoot)
- Kainai (Blood)
  - Kana (and A'kana) – Many chiefs or many leaders
- Piikani (Peigan)
- South Peigan
Notable works and how-tos:
- A Contemporary Winter Count by Kerry M. Scott
- Powwow Dances
- How to take part in a round dance
Organizations/institutions:
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Alberta Health Services
- Treaty 7 Tribal Council
- Assembly of First Nations
- Indigenous and Northern Affairs
- U of L (University of Lethbridge)
- U of A (University of Alberta)
- Lethbridge Polytechnic:
  - Val Matteotti Gym
  - The Cave
  - Business Administration Program
People, history, locations:
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
- Indian Agents in Canada
- Indian Act
- Treaty 7
- Dunbow Residential School
- Old Man River
- St. Mary’s Reservoir
- Trans Canada Trail
- Jim Bennett
- Troy Knowlton
- Travis Plaited Hair

Dr. Erika Smith (Educational Development Consultant at the University of Calgary), Richard Hayman (Associate Professor and Digital Initiatives Librarian at Mount Royal University), and Constance Sheriff (Research Services Librarian at Lethbridge Polytechnic) explore the daunting task researchers face in sharing their work with their audiences.

Erika, Richard, and Constance explain how using strategies like Knowledge Mobilization and Knowledge Translation, and finding support through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning can help dismantle barriers in dissemination–especially when researchers strive to become Networked Scholars.

Even if you don't want your work to be published, there are so many benefits from engaging in scholarly research, like improved:

student learning outcomes (because you've removed roadblocks and increased accessibility in the classroom)
research sharing strategies (because you've sharpened your communication skills and learned which formats work best for you)
network connections (because you've been showing up as an active, contributing expert in your field)

And there's more where that came from.

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:* KM, KT, and SoTL article: + Connecting the dots between knowledge mobilization, knowledge translation and the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: A conversation with Erika Smith, PhD, and Richard Hayman, MA & MLIS * Ebook: + The Impactful Academic: Building a Research Career That Makes a Difference - Erika and Richard's chapter: Strategic Digital Engagement for Impact: Building Your Academic Presence Online * LITL-Pod episodes: + E63: Wildlife Analytics Lab – Lethbridge Polytechnic's hub of innovation and collaborative conservation + E49: Generative AI and instructional design: Emphasizing the process of learning over the product of learning * Acronym definitions: + OERs: Open Educational Resources - OER Commons + (San Francisco) DORA: Declaration on Research Assessment * Post-secondary institutions: + Mount Royal University + University of Alberta + University of Calgary * Resources for researchers: + Orcid + Google Scholar + Github + osf.io + Thinkshare + LinkedIn

Guest biosConstance Sheriff (she/her) is a Research Services Librarian who has been at Lethbridge Polytechnic for nearly 20 years. Her focuses include the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Integrated Librarianship, Research Ethics, and Research Data Management.

Dr. Erika Smith (she/her) is an Educational Development Consultant specializing in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning at the University of Calgary. She has an interdisciplinary background in digital humanities and completed her PhD in Adult, Community and Higher Education at the University of Alberta. She has 20 years of professional experience in diverse learning environments. Erika supports curriculum, pedagogy, and technology innovations and initiatives under the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning umbrella. She is Senior Associate Editor and a founding member of Imagining SoTL, a peer-reviewed open-access journal, and co-PI on a SSHRC-funded Scholarship of Teaching and Learning initiative that integrates students as partners in knowledge co-creation. She has written for The Conversation and widely shares and translates knowledge via videos, infographics, and social media. Her research interests include educational development, digital literacies, and emerging technologies in higher education.

Richard Hayman (he/him) is an Associate Professor and Digital Initiatives Librarian at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. As a researcher-practitioner interested in open access and scholarly communications, educational technologies, and evidence-based practice in academic (library) settings, his expertise engages multidisciplinary modes of knowledge exploration, creation, mobilization, and translation. He is committed to open practices in research ensuring his publications are available via open access and supporting others seeking to do the same. Richard is currently co-PI on a SoTL-focused scoping review project.

"It's my dream. It's our dream. It's the polytechnic's dream. But it's a dream of our elders that we keep going." ~ Marcia Black Water, Indigenous Coordinator for the Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences

Marcia Black Water (Indigenous Coordinator for CBAS), Jessica Fox (English and Blackfoot Instructor), and Sandra Atwood (Indigenous Studies Instructor) partnered to create A'paitsitapisksinimaattsaa – a program rooted in Blackfoot ways of knowing.

In this deeply heartfelt conversation, Marcia, Jessica, and Sandra discuss how this course has been a slow dream come true through community relationships.

The trio hope that through pommotsiiysinni (a Blackfoot word meaning the transfer and gaining of knowledge, and understanding your place in the world) this program will meet both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students where they are at – and even spark the next generation of leaders.

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:

CBAS – Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences
Blood Tribe (Kainai)
Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksikaitsitapi)
Blackfoot word meanings:
- Aapaa: Weasel
- Kakyosin: Being aware of your surroundings and really knowing what's out there
- Niitsitapiiysini: Blackfoot ways of knowing
- Miinipooka: Peter Weasel Moccasin
- Pommotsiiysinni: Transferring knowledge
- Niitsitapi: Real person
- Kainaisksaahko: Land-based learning course Maria took with Narcisse Blood
- Aakoka’tsinn: Many lodges camp
- Niksokowaiksi: Relatives
- Poiskinasskin: Sacred Ochre Blessing
Indigenous Careers Pathways:
- Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous Literature
- Blackfoot Language 1
- Blackfoot Language 2
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- General Arts and Science
Residential Schools in Canada
Bloom’s taxonomy
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
- Dhillon School of Business
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Red Crow College
Annabel Crop Eared Wolf’s thesis: MATSIYIPÁÍTAPIIYSSINI: KÁÍNAI PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEMAKING
Coulee Walk – Iissksiniip (Coming to Know and Learn)
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Wellness Services
Niitsitapi Strategy

Black History Month is a time to pause, rest, and reflect on who you are, and what makes you special as a Black person.

Lethbridge Polytechnic students Noel, Michelle, Janet, and Tony explore what Black culture means, and how they navigate mental wellness as students.

This lively group argues about how they find healing and talks about how they love to share culture – the food, the fashion, the music, and of course the party!

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:

Lethbridge Polytechnic events:
- Sexy Bingo
- Paint Night
- Karaoke
- Turban Day
LPSA – Lethbridge Polytechnic Student Association
BHM Meal Kits
- Register for your BHM Meal Kit here!
Location overviews:
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Calgary, Alberta
- Fort McMurray
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Sudan
- Burkina Faso
AFROBEATS 🔥 2025 (Spotify playlist)
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs:
- Practical Nursing
- Computer Information Technology
- General Arts and Science
Afro-Caribbean
Diwali
Holi
University of Lethbridge
- Black Students’ Association
Afro Fest 2024 (no date set for 2025 yet)
Melatonin
Sleep apnea
Hypersomnia
Wellness Services at Lethbridge Polytechnic
- Fearless Journeys: Thriving on Campus Podcast

The only of its kind in Canada, the Wildlife Analytics Lab (WAL) specializes in wildlife cementum (mineralized tissue covering tooth roots) analysis. Through this process, technicians can determine wildlife age and life history to better inform resource conservation practices.

WAL has numerous implications for transformational research (including becoming the new standard for aging wildlife), and fruitful collaborations with multiple stakeholders (including government, industry experts, and organizations).

Dr. Everett Hanna (Scientific Lead and Environmental Sciences Instructor), Kelsey Gourlie (Lead Lab Technician), and Marcela Leija Montoya (Laboratory Technician) join the pod to offer their perspectives.

Everett details how the facility is shaping current and future sustainability efforts. Kelsey and Marcela share how this lab gave them (as former students) invaluable Work-Integrated Learning experiences that helped them transition to their exciting new careers at the polytechnic.

During the show, host (Donna) and guest mention:

WAL – Wildlife Analytics Laboratory at the polytechnic
Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe): Lethbridge Polytechnic's Blackfoot name
Lethbridge Polytechnic 360 virtual tour
- Cousins Science Centre
Alberta Ministries:
- Advanced Education
- Forestry and Parks
- Environment and Protected Areas
- Fishing, hunting and trapping regulations
Dispersed/Distributed leadership: sharing leadership responsibilities across a group of people, where multiple individuals work together, make decisions, and take responsibility for achieving common goals.
WIL – Work-Integrated Learning
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs and courses:
- Technology and Engineering
  - Computer Information Technology
- Environmental Science
  - Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of
  - Renewable Resource Management
  - Principles of Wildlife Biology (course)
  - Wildlife Field Techniques (course)
- LC Extension
- Business Administration
- Digital Communications and Media
  - Introduction to Marketing (course)
- Health and Wellness
- Culinary
- University of Lethbridge
  - Co-operative Education
APOS – Alberta Professional Outfitters Society
DAO – Delegated Administrative Organization
Jason Donkersgoed: Director of LC Extension
Chronic Wasting Disease
Hubbard Collection
NSERC – National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
SSHRC – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
OHMT – One Health Medical Technologies
Fieldlab Films
Wildlife Forensics & Fish Health Lab (State of Wyoming)
ENGO – Environmental non-governmental organization
CFI (in genetics): complement factor I
Lethbridge Polytechnic Development Office
WAL Instructional extraction video (content warning: this video shows how to extract a tooth from an animal carcass and may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised)
For a tour of the Wildlife Analytics Lab, email: wildlife_analytics_lab@lethpolytech.ca
Check out the Wildlife Analytics Lab on Instagram
Ponderosa Environmental Consulting Inc (Everett's consulting business)
Kelsey created the photo below to illustrate how similar tree rings are to teeth rings in determining age. Check it out👇🏼

Like probiotics are for your gut, mycorrhizal fungi are for soil in vitalizing millions of microorganisms!

Dr. Adriana Morrell, Instructor and Mycology Lab Scientific Lead from Lethbridge Polytechnic shares about her sustainable research project on soil reclamation. Adriana's aim? Identify effective treatments to spur biologically diverse and productive outcomes after a disturbance (like coal mining) as quickly as possible.

Adriana was recently awarded $250K from Alberta Innovates, and she is already prepping for the spring, where native grasses pre-inoculated with mycorrhizal fungi will be relocated to select sites in the Crownest Pass.

During the show, guest and hosts mention:

Instructor receives $250,000 Alberta Innovates grant to accelerate land reclamation efforts
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
Mycorrhiza
Athabasca University
Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site
Crowsnest Pass (Google Maps)
Systems Thinking
Alberta Innovates
- Land and Biodiversity Program
CTED – Centre for Technology, Environment, and Design
University of Calgary
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Grumpy’s Greenhouses
Grassland Restoration Forum
Parks Canada
TC Energy
Teck Resources Canada
EnviroScape
For a tour of the Mycology Lab, reach out to Adriana (adriana.morrell@lethpolytech.ca)!

“The key thing that we keep emphasizing, you'll hear us say it over and over again, is we have to be where industry is, and where industry wants to be next.” ~ Andrew Dunlop, Associate Vice President of Research at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Dave McMurray, Applied Research Manager at Lethbridge Polytechnic, and Andrew Dunlop, Associate Vice President of Research at Lethbridge Polytechnic discuss the inner workings of the Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CARIE).

Dave and Andrew share how applied research differs from university research, including IP property, moving at the speed of business, and direct industry connections.

During the show, host (Donna) and guests mention:

CARIE – Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- Animal Care Committee
- Research Ethics
- CARIF
- SSHRC – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Mueller Irrigation Group
- IATC – Integrated Agriculture Technology Centre
- Advanced Post-harvest Technology Centre
CARIE Research project database
Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
Trades and apprenticeships at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Centre for Justice and Human Services
START – Spatial Technologies Applied Research & Training
- 360 VR Treadmill
NSERC – National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
CIHR – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
CARA – Canadian Association of Research Administrators
CTED – Centre for Technology, Environment, and Design
CBAS – Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences
CPSAR – Centre for Public Safety Applied Research
E57: Revolutionary recycling in aquaponics – Mimicking natural ecosystems to produce 100% zero-waste food
WWEA – World Wind Energy Association
VPA – Vice President Academic
MSE – Master of Science in Engineering
University of Manitoba
University of Saskatchewan
- College of Agriculture and Bioresources
Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly Grande Prairie Regional College)
VR – Virtual Reality
AR – Augmented Reality
XR – Extended Reality
SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
NAIT – Northern Alberta Institue of Technology
Sugar Beet Growers of Alberta
Wheat Growers Association
Egg Farmers of Canada
FITS – Foster, Identify, Target, Sustain
IP Policy – Intellectual Property Policy
Niagra College
College of the North Atlantic
Olds College
Alberta Innovates
Athabasca University
Nature Conservancy of Canada
SoTL – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Lethbridge Lodging Association
Coulee Fest
Grain drying
McGill University
RINSA – Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta
Economic Development Lethbridge
Tecconnect Entrepreneur Program
CARIE Annual Research Report (2023/2024)
Kariza Manychief pitch competition finalist
CARIE for students
STAR Grant
Alberta OH&S
Reach out to request a tour of our innovative facilities!
- Dave McMurray
- Andrew Dunlop

Do you have a sense of duty, urgency, and community? The justice field wants YOU! 🫵

Whether you're fresh out of high-school, or you're a workforce veteran considering a career switch, there are so many opportunities for you in the justice field – our special guests want to share them all with you!

Joining this episode are Constable Allie Enkirch from Lethbridge Police Service (LPS); Constable Kirby Erickson from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); Joel McDonald, Deputy Chief of 9-1-1 in Lethbridge; and Mark Smallbones, Retired Staff Sergeant from LPS and practicum coordinator/part-time instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

Tune in for some belly laughs, heartfelt journeys, and see if you can see yourself in their stories. They might just convince you to join the team.

During the show, Donna and guests mention:

Justice Studies Networking Day (scroll down to Activities & Events heading) is happening October 31 in the Trades Building at Lethbridge Polytechnic
- Trades at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- Mounties (Nickname for the RCMP)
United Nations Peacekeeping
Saskatoon City Police
Lethbridge Police Service
Lethbridge Emergency Services
Constable Shrek Saves the Day
Tales of the Unexpected
- I COULD NOT find any pictures!! Send them to jordana.gagnon@lethpolytech.ca (and Allie 😉) if you find any!
Srebrenica Massacre
Lethbridge Soup Kitchen
Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
YWCA
Next Generation 9-1-1
The Watch

CTLI leaders Christie Robertson (Associate Dean), Lexi Schaerz (Learning Experience Design Manager), Jaddon Park (Academic Services Manager), and Mark Davids (Accessibility Services Manager) discuss our recent transition from a college to a polytechnic.

The group expand on what this change means for CTLI, and how our mandate – though largely the same in striving to create the most meaningful learning experiences possible – has become more clearly defined through the redesignation process.

During the podcast, Donna (host) and guests mention:

Lethbridge Polytechnic: Our Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs:
- Trades
- Technology and Engineering
CTLI departments:
- Learning Experience Design
- Academic Services
- Accessibility Services
  - Testing Services
- Buchanan Library Services
- Learning Café
- Wellness Services
LMS: learning management system
DLT: Digital Learning Team
LXD: Learning experience designer/design
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
OER: Open Educational Resource (Buchanan Library)
NIOP: New Instructor Orientation Program
DEAM: Disability Employment Awareness Month
WIL: Work-integrated Learning
Mirco-credentials at Lethbridge Polytechnic:
- Getting Started with Accessibility Services (for students)
- Getting Started with Accessibility Services (for faculty)
- Getting Started with Accessibility Services (for parents and caregivers)
SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
- STAR Grant
E50: Watching for signals, change drivers, and learning opportunities – CTLI’s adaptive, collaborative, and culture-building ethos
Read&Write
Justice League
Marvel

LITL-Pod hits the road–well, technically just across campus– to hear about Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)!

Guests Kristen DeMone, Natalie Barfuss, and Stephanie Wierl, share how WIL

helps instructors create industry connections in the community
gives students a safe space to navigate working with real clients

This trio answers questions about WIL from a live audience, and they dig deep into why WIL is an integral part of the learning experience at Lethbridge Polytechnic (formerly Lethbridge College).

During the show, guests and host (Donna) mention:

Work-integrated Learning at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic programs & courses:
- Business Administration
  - Integrated Marketing Communication
- General Arts and Science
- Exercise Science
  - Adapted Physical Activity class: An examination of various psychomotor disabilities. The application of the impact and challenges of physical activity delivery to persons with disabilities.
- Computer Information Technology (CIT)
- Digital Communications and Media (DCM)
- Political Science
- Humanities
Centre for Business, Arts, and Sciences
WIL Handbook
Volunteer Lethbridge
Lethbridge Polytechnic Instagram
City of Lethbridge
- City Scholars
University of Lethbridge
Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Sage Clan
Rotary Club Lethbridge
Global Citizenship (Student Core Competency)
Lethbridge & District Humane Society
Star Trek
English Language Centre
CRM – Customer relationship management
CoP – Community of Practice
Check out the photos from Natalie’s class👇

“How can we produce food... and reduce our footprint?” – John Derksen, Chair of the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence

John Derksen, Chair of the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence, and Dr. Nick Savidov, Senior Research Scientist at the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence take us on a deep dive into aquaponics!

They explain how their aquaponics facility works, including their state-of-the-art biofiltration technology that’s taking reduce, reuse, recycle to a whole new level. With a proper set up, aquaponics creates a synergistic ecosystem where fish, plants, and microorganisms can thrive indefinitely.

John and Nick also share about upcoming applied research projects, and about their microcredential series which have garnered the interest of – and collaboration with – the largest aquaponics association in the world.

References:

Peruse Aquaponics Microcredentials here!
Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
Difference between aquaculture, hydroponics, and aquaponics:
- Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms like fish, shrimp, or aquatic plants in controlled environments, such as tanks or ponds, for food or commercial purposes.
- Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, where roots are submerged in a nutrient-rich water solution or grow in soilless media using nutrient solutions.
- Aquaponics is a symbiotic ecosystem combining aquaculture (raising fish), hydroponics (growing plants without soil), and microorganisms. Fish waste provides nutrients for plants and microorganisms, and the plants and microorganisms purify the water for the fish.
VR – Virtual reality
RAS – Recirculating aquaculture system
A drum filter in aquaponics is a mechanical filtration system that uses a rotating drum to separate solid waste from liquid waste.
An oxygenator in aquaponics adds oxygen to the water, helping fish breathe and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria that break down fish waste into nutrients for plants.
A biofilter in aquaponics harbours bacteria (nitrifiers) that convert toxic ammonia into nitrate through a two-step process.
A bioreactor in aquaponics is a chamber that utilizes aerobic microorganisms to break down and liquify all solid fish waste that is separated and collected from the system. Aerobic is key, as most bioreactors are anaerobic.
A trickling (carbon) filter in aquaponics is both a mechanical and self-regenerating biofilter where water trickles over a physical medium (such as charcoal) and slowly drains through. Microorganisms colonize this medium and help to break down harmful (typically liquid) fish waste, such as ammonium, and mineralize finer organic particles as it passes through. Finer solid particles are filtered out in the process, producing crystal-clear water.
Water polishing in aquaponics is the process of removing any remaining particles or impurities from the water to ensure it's clean and clear for both fish and plants.
Filter backwashing in aquaponics is the process of reversing the flow of water through a filter to remove accumulated debris and waste. This process isn’t needed in a properly functioning aquaponics system!
Aerobic – with oxygen
Anaerobic – without oxygen
University of Alberta
Dr. Basil Andrew Keddie
Examples of other applied research projects at the college:
- E24: An Exploration of Immersive Technology Inspiring Lifelong Movement
- E33: Immersive Storytelling – The Battle of Belly River
Comparing HSP with LED lighting (by Stouch Lighting Staff, LED lighting sellers)
- HPS – high-pressure sodium
- LED – light-emitting diode
  - High Bay LED lighting is an energy-efficient fixture design that brightly illuminates large indoor spaces with high ceilings, such as warehouses or factories, using long-lasting LED technology
Canola Council of Canada
SOP – standard operating procedure
E. coli (Wikipedia)
University of Georgia – Interdisciplinary team for aquaponics
CTLI – Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
The Aquaponics Association
CARIE – Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- Agriculture, Food, and Environment
- CARIE client intake form
Grab a bottle of the Aquaculture Centre’s plant superfood fertilizer from two places:
- Lethbridge College Bookstore
- Google Maps location of Granary Road (just south of Calgary, AB)
  - Read more about Lethbridge College’s Aquaponics plant food on this page (scroll to the bottom)
Check out Aquaponics photos below ⬇️

Doctor Bhuvinder Vaid, an Education Developer from Capilano University, and Doctor Gwen Nguyen and Britt Dzioba who are Advisors on the Learning and Teaching team at BCcampus, join the pod for a sustained conversation around positionality.

This trio dives deeply into this concept, and explores how positionality is a practice that can break down equity barriers and help students feel a greater sense of inclusivity and belonging in their learning environments.

Bhuvinder, Britt and Gwen share how to craft a positionality statement, and how taking this reflexive step in your teaching practice can help you and your students relate with each other, and even foster deeper community in your classroom.

During the episode, Gwen, Bhuvinder, Britt and Donna (host) mention:

BCcampus
Capilano University
Gwen & Bhuvinder’s FLO Friday Webinar: Where to Position Positionality in Your Work
Positionality versus Intersectionality
UBC – University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
Instructor Certification Program (ICP) at Lethbridge College
Universal design for learning (UDL)
Bringing the Practice of Positionality into Teaching and Learning by Britt Dzioba
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (by Tiffany Jewell)
Haiku – a Japanese form of poetry with 3 lines: the first line contains 5 syllables, the second contains 7 syllables, and the last line contains 5 syllables
Reflect on Your Positionality to Ensure Student Success by Christine Harrington
SoTL - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
“Hope is like a road in the country, there is never a road but when people walk on it, the road comes into existence” a variation of the poem by Lin Yutang
Community of Practice
Lillooet (Stʼatʼimc)
Squamish
Musqueam
Sechelt (shíshálh nation)
Tsleil-Waututh
Halkomelem (also known as Burnaby, BC)
Lekwungen
- Esquimalt and Songhees (also known as Victoria, BC)
míqәn (Beacon Hill Park)
See Britt's Digital Positionality Collage below ⤵️

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (Empower the Future, 1)

Joshua Hill, an instructor at Lethbridge College, shares about his exciting course-build on Environmental Psychology and Conservation.

Josh explains how this course can help students better understand the psychological motivations in choosing certain behaviours over others in wildlife settings and interactions.

Because the topic is so broad, Josh found it challenging to wrangle his ideas into a manageable course – and this is where he appreciated help from CTLI and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Through personalized guidance, and access to SoTL, Josh was able to focus his idea into meaningful and digestible content. This will ultimately enable students to graduate with practical, applicable skills for their industry.

During the podcast, Josh and Donna mention:

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
E19: How the Trades Fosters Critical Thinking and Lifelong Learning in the Community (Josh's last appearance on the LITL-Pod)
Scenic Drive, Lethbridge Alberta (this roadway connects north and south Lethbridge)
Runner's Soul
- ExploreYQL
Waterton Biosphere Region
- Alberta invests in program to stop grizzlies from wandering onto farms (CBC News)
Banff bear attack 2023 (Trigger warning: this article contains details that may be disturbing)
Tim’s – Tim Hortons
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI)
ChatGPT
Jaddon Park
Brianne Hutchinson
Alberta Parks
CBC – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Environmental Psychology and Conservation will be an elective course for the following Lethbridge College programs:
- General Arts and Science
- Natural Resource Compliance (NRC)
- Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science
- Environmental Sciences degree programs
Environmental Psychology and Conservation is housed in CBAS – Cognitive-Behavioural Avoidance Scale
Social Psychology definition (American Psychological Association)
Are you an instructor who is interested in building a course? You might be eligible for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Reach out to CTLI to chat!

Nelson Lateeph, host of Under The Bridge – Tha Podcast, sits down with Donna and Jordana to talk about his experience moving to Lethbridge with his family from Cape Town, South Africa.

Nelson is passionate about social development in the city, and has some practical ideas on how international students (and newcomers in general) can get more involved with their community to foster a greater sense of joy and belonging.

During this conversation, Donna, Nelson, and Jordana mention:

Under The Bridge - Tha Podcast
Cape Town, South Africa
Motivational speaker in Lethbridge – Kimberly Lyall: Life Is An Adventure | Under The Bridge Tha Podcast | Ep.09
Downtown Lethbridge: Festival Square
BRZ - Business Revitalization Zone
Heart of Our City Committee
Lethbridge Soccer Association
University of Lethbridge
Black History Month
African diaspora
Pan-Africanism
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks
Creative videographer & mentor – Michael Worf: Coalbanks' Love Letter To Lethbridge | Under The Bridge Tha Podcast | Ep.05
Temptations restaurant, Bar, Lounge & Nightclub
CASA
The Galt Museum & Archives
SAE – Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (Multicultural Centre)
Gatsby (sandwich)
“If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain” essentially means: “If things aren’t going your way, you’ll have to adjust the way they are.”
Jarred Garrick from ROVÜ: Spaces That Inspire | Under The Bridge Tha Podcast | Ep.02

In this thought-provoking episode, we recognize Black History Month (BHM) with a meaningful panel discussion featuring Lethbridge College students: Sharon Boit, Susan Samaila, and Raihau-Milz Izonyobore.

The trio discuss the significance of BHM events at the college, and share heart-felt dialogue about Black culture and identity, including influences like language, education, tradition, and intersectionality.

During the episode, Sharon, Susan, Raihau, and Donna (host) mention:

List of BHM events at Lethbridge College
LCSA – Lethbridge College Student Association
General Arts and Science – Pre-Social Work Major planning guide
Administrative Office Professional program at Lethbridge College
Criminal Justice - Policing program at Lethbridge College
How to make Nigerian scrambled eggs (3-minute video)
BHM meal kit pickup – Eastern African meal (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Congo, Sudan)
- Register for a meal kit HERE
Kenya (Google Maps)
Utamaduni Day – a celebration of all the cultures in Kenya
Cultural appropriation
Mursik (fermented milk)
Nigeria (Google Maps)
FGM – Female genital mutilation
Burundi (Google Maps)
Intersectionality
International Services at Lethbridge College
Third Places (spaces)
The Cave – a safe, inclusive student hangout spot at the college
- Thirsty Thursday
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Lethbridge Buchanan Library
Wellness Services at Lethbridge College
LCSA Food bank for students
East African Pilau – Kenyan pilau
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Kenyan Chapati | Chapo recipe
Canadian Pow Wow calendar
Grand Prairie Police Service

Alexander McEwan, an aspiring K-12 teacher set to graduate with his bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Lethbridge, shares about his unique teaching practicum last semester at Chinook High School.

Along with running an AI research project, Alex explored creative ways to introduce his students to generative AI. Using tools like Class Companion and ChatGPT, Alex showed his students how to simplify dense text, clarify concepts through metaphors and analogies, and assess their knowledge through interactive conversations with AI – i.e., his “AI Socratic Seminar Assignment”.

Alex goes into depth about this experimental assignment that, through a creative ChatGPT prompt, sparked conversations that helped students think critically and get targeted real-time feedback.

During the podcast, Alex and Donna (host) mention:

University of Lethbridge
- Bachelor of Education
Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Alberta
Generative AI – a category of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, or music, by learning patterns from existing data and generating output that is similar or inspired by that data.
Class Companion
ChatGPT
Socrates
OpenAI
French Revolution
Alex’s AI Socratic Seminar Assignment ChatGPT prompt to assess students’ understanding: As an expert in the Socratic method, assess my knowledge and understanding by asking me one question at a time about _______. Ask me a series of questions to measure my understanding of _______. Ask follow-up questions when I show shallow understanding or vagueness in my response. Once you are confident you know my level of understanding, please stop the conversation and give me some productive feedback on my responses. Do you understand?
Treaty of Versailles
Academic integrity – the ethical practice of honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of academic work, including research, writing, and assessments, to uphold the values and standards of educational institutions.
"Ableist" refers to discriminatory attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs that discriminate against or marginalize individuals with disabilities, reinforcing prejudices or stereotypes about their abilities and worth.
“Burstiness” in AI – the phenomenon where a system or model produces a sudden and concentrated burst of responses, often due to the presence of specific input patterns or triggers, rather than maintaining a consistent or balanced output (read Sherice Jacob’s article: Perplexity and Burstiness in Writing).
21st-century learner – an individual who embraces digital literacy, critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration skills to effectively navigate and succeed in the evolving and technology-driven learning environments of the 21st century.
PIP – Professional Inquiry Project
Destination Exploration (University of Lethbridge science camp)
Piikani Nation
Kainai Nation – Blood Tribe

“Recognize that unlearning is the highest form of learning.” – Rumi

Liz Cernigoy, chair of Lethbridge College's nursing program, and nursing instructor Danielle Aitkens expand on the recent effort to rebuild the college’s nursing curriculum with a focus on EDI. The pair explore ideas around how we teach, and how students learn so that more learning styles can be accommodated.

By teaching from a place of humility, Liz and Danielle hope to graduate students who will not only flourish as professionals and affect positive changes in their communities, but also recognize their inherent biases, and stretch their thinking as they grow and evolve as people.

During the podcast, Liz, Danielle, and Donna (host) mention:

TRC – Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
University of Lethbridge
Intersectionality
EDI – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Health and Wellness Programs at Lethbridge College
Alberta Health Services
Covenant Health
CASN – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
The CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference 2023
STATEMENT– CASN apologizes to Indigenous peoples of Canada for colonial harms resulting from nursing education (Dec. 11. 2023)
NESA – Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (Bachelor of Nursing)
White privilege
Story Theory (journal article)
Tokenism
Hi-Fi (high-fidelity) Simulation
Gamification
Talking Circles (journal article)
Land-based learning
Indigenous Policing Microcredentials
- Listen to how these microcredentials were developed on E:48
Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy)
Positionality (statement)

Jaclyn Doherty, dean of Lethbridge College’s Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, celebrates our 50th episode with us! She and Donna commiserate over past episodes and discuss the evolving strategies that influence Jackie's efforts to foster an agile and collaborative culture within CTLI.

This episode is dedicated to our dear friend and colleague, Melissa Reed Boogaart. She was a warm and loving person whom we’ll greatly miss. This one’s for you, Melissa. <3

During the episode, Jackie and Donna mention:

Most-memorable episodes:
- E12: Bonus episode – 16 Hours more Innovative but 40% Wrong (Ben O'Hara and Tim Moss Australia CTL)
- E11: Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL), Virtual and Augmented Reality, and creating environments to thrive in (Eric and Spencer with their instructor, Kris Hodgeson-Bright)
- E41: How ChatGPT is Evolving the Way We Teach and Assess Academic Writing (Dr. Alec Couros)
- E38: STUDENT PANEL – Cherishing the Cultural and Community Connections of Black History Month (Black History Month student panel interview)
- E39: A Critical Look at ChatGPT in Education – How Natural Language Processors are Shifting Our Perspective on Teaching, Learning and Assessments (Dr. Brenda McDermott on AI and academic integrity)
- E47: Updates in STEM – Sparking real-world connections between K-12 and the Trades to foster early career passions (STEM project)
- E49: Generative AI and instructional design: Emphasizing the process of learning over the product of learning (Kristin and Craig talking about generative AI)
Jackie’s doctoral dissertation: A Blueprint for Promoting Innovation, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, and Collaboration
Western University
Lewin’s 3-Stage Model of Change Theory: Overview
Design Thinking
Systems Thinking
ChatGPT
Educause
- Horizon Reports
Future Today Institute
LinkedIn Learning
Reskilling in the Age of AI (Harvard Business Review)
Begin with Trust by Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss (Trust Triangle = Logic + Authenticity + Empathy)

Kristin Bond and Craig McCarthy, instructional designers at Lethbridge College, join the pod to talk about their experimentation using generative AI to help build course rubrics. The pair discuss how ChatGPT saves hours on tedious, low-level tasks, and creates opportunities for more creative, higher-level thinking in course development.

Craig and Kristin pose thoughtful questions about a more reflective learning process, and how, through open dialogue, instructors and students can navigate how to use generative AI, both in project work and in assessment methods.

During the recording, Craig, Kristin, and Donna (host) mention:

UDL – Universal Design for Learning
University of Lethbridge
SAMR – Substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition
SAMR and AI Chatbots
Grammarly
Teaching Writing with Generative AI by Leon Furze (how generative AI is shifting how English instructors are grading writing)
John Dewey’s Learning Theory: How We Learn Through Experience (the process of learning vs product of learning comes from John Dewy’s teaching philosophy)
AI: the New Electricity? by Dr. Phillipa Hardman (she discussed reframing how we think of AI, not as technology but more as an infrastructure)
Prompt engineering – giving generative AI context (such as a role) for what you’re asking. For example, a prompt could be: “You’re a marine biologist working on Vancouver Island. What are your top 5 climate change concerns regarding your industry?” Generally, the more context you can provide, the better your generative AI output will be.
Try out Chat GPT! It’s so easy to try, and your experiments might surprise you. You could start with a prompt as simple as: “Hey it’s my first time here. Tell me what to ask you!”

Trudi Mason, dean of Justice and Human Services; Lowell Yellowhorn, manager of Indigenous services, and Mark Smallbones, instructor and placement advisor with the School of Justice Studies, discuss the massive community effort in developing Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Policing Microdcredentials.

This six-course suite was created by several key stakeholders with unique lenses, including members of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Métis Nation, and Blood Tribe Police Service. These microcredentials are helping public safety officers (and anyone who takes them) better understand, empathize with, and serve Indigenous communities in southern Alberta.

During the episode, Trudi, Lowell, Mark, and Donna (host) mention:

Indigenous Policing Microcredentials Suite:
- History, Culture, and Reconciliation
- Trust, Respect, and Communication
- Human Trafficking
- Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse of Elderly Persons
- Sexual Abuse and Missing Persons
- Drugs and Addictions in Indigenous Communities
Blackfoot Confederacy
Métis Nation
Blood Tribe
Blood Tribe Police Service
Rolf Inquiry
Inikiikawaiks – the people who go and catch people; catching people. This is a Blackfoot term some people use to describe the police
RCMP – Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Piikani Nation
- Lone Fighter challenges (Lone Fighters divert Oldman)
- LNID – Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
The Cardston Blockade of 1980 (2-minute news report)
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site
Sundance: Blackfoot spirituality from a member of the Horn Society on Face to Face
Red Crow College
Kainai Peacemaking Center Sod Turning Ceremony (3-minute video)
Stand Off, Alberta
Chief Mountain (located in Montana, US, and visible from southern Alberta)
TRC - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Generational trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, or social wounds and adverse effects passed down through successive generations, often resulting from significant and traumatic events experienced by a community, family, or cultural group.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Kevin M. Gilmartin
FTO – Field Training Officer
Dene
Cree

Trudi, Lowell, Mark, and Donna thank everyone involved with the creation of the Indigenous Policing Microcredentials, including elders and Indigenous community members, Blood Tribe Police Service and leadership, Lethbridge College Indigenous Services and faculty, and finally, the Government of Alberta.

Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families Revised Edition 2021

Warren Anderson and Spencer Wenzel from Westwind School Division, and Eric Mitchell, an automotive instructor from Lethbridge College, share how the STEM collaboration has evolved between Westwind School Division and the college.

The trio discuss their roles in the collab, and dive into detail on the resources they're developing – specifically the STEM kits that are helping to make learning sticky for students. These kits are categorized into three tiers, including demo kits, tool kits, and project kits, and they offer learners practical examples to help build deeper conceptual learning.

During the podcast, Warren, Spencer, Eric, and Donna (host) mention:

STEM at Lethbridge College
Westwind School Division
LITL-Pod E28: K-12 STEM Collaboration - Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences through the Trades
Centre for Trades at Lethbridge College
Wind Turbine Technician at Lethbridge College
Carpentry Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Welding Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Plumber Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Culinary Arts at Lethbridge College
Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Agriculture Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician at Lethbridge College
Electrician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Oersted’s compass demonstration (2½ -minute video)
Ohm’s law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it and inversely proportional to the resistance.
Want to talk about STEM/STEAM? Have feedback on the kits or suggestions on more we should add to our STEM site? We want to hear from you! Send an email to stem@lethbridgecollege.ca

Kelly Thompson, Lethbridge College business instructor, is making waves in the third iteration of her project management class–where students are building, managing and implementing group projects (typically fundraisers for local charities).

Kelly is joined by her former student, Josh Helmer, and the pair discuss the far-reaching impacts this hands-on teaching style has for learners, instructors, and the community as a whole.

During the podcast, Kelly, Josh, and Donna mention:

Lethbridge College Business Administration
University of Lethbridge
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charity
Boys & Girls Club Lethbridge
Lethbridge Foodbank
Aha moment
WBS – work breakdown structure
Interested in implementing student-led learning projects in your classroom? Reach out to Kelly Thompson to chat!

Marni Hope Miisomii'kitsikaakii (Long Time Offering), Lethbridge College’s Indigenous student support and events coordinator, shares about Truth and Reconciliation events happening around campus. Marni emphasizes the far-reaching impacts of these efforts, and ways we can personalize and practice applying Truth and Reconciliation principles daily.

During the podcast, Marni and guest-host, Jordana, mention:

Winter Count Robe
Lethbridge Kodiaks Indigenous Logo
- Kodiaks Athletics
Lethbridge College Culinary Arts Program
Lethbridge College Culinary Services
Bannock
Fry bread
ELT - Executive Leadership Team
Piikani Nation
Blackfoot Confederacy
- Blackfoot Confederacy Flag
Trades Building, Cousins Building (view locations on a Lethbridge College virtual tour)
- Hubbard Collection virtual tour
Indigenous Services at Lethbridge College
William Singer 3rd biography
Innii is the Blackfoot word meaning Buffalo
Interactive map of residential schools in North America
Wider Horizons Fall 2023: The New Buffalo –> be sure to pick up a hard copy at the college or around the city of Lethbridge!
Sundance - Blackfoot spirituality from a member of the Horn Society on Face to Face
Video: We Are Aikowania
- This logo won a CCAA Innovation Award
Bones of Crows
94 Calls to Action
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Tokenism (according to Cambridge Dictionary): something that a person or organization does that seems to support or help a group of people who are treated unfairly in society, such as giving a member of that group an important or public position, but which is not meant to make changes that would help that group of people in a lasting way.
Niitsitapi Proficiency Microcredential -> reflect on the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Rosemary Shannon, Instructor and Chair of Lethbridge College’s Massage Therapy Program, shares her use of narrative instruction that's bringing learning to life for her students. Rosemary uses illustrative language to guide her students in developing hands-on skills from day one. This method not only saves Rosemary hours in demonstration time, but it’s also helping her students gain confidence in establishing a practice that’s uniquely their own.

References:

Massage Therapy Program at Lethbridge College
Draping (in massage therapy) uses sheets, towels, or blankets to cover and expose only the specific areas of the body being worked on while maintaining the client's comfort, privacy, and modesty.
Effleurage is a massage technique characterized by long, gliding strokes using the palms or fingertips, typically used as a gentle and relaxing introductory movement.
Malcolm Gladwell popularized that achieving expert-level proficiency in a field typically requires around 10,000 hours (about one year and one and a half months) of deliberate practice, as highlighted in his book, Outliers: The Story of Success.
Coaldale, Alberta
Want to join a narrative instruction community of practice? Connect with Rosemary Shannon!

Dr. Tai Munro, Sustainability Professor at MacEwan University, and Dr. Jaddon Park, Educational Development Specialist at Lethbridge College, share how sustainability is a common throughline connecting us all – from agriculture to accounting! Tai and Jaddon discuss the social and cultural implications of striving for holistic sustainability, and how it can empower both instructors and students to see beyond 'the triple bottom line' and into a space of community, multiculturalism and Systems Thinking.

References

MacEwan University
SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals
Systems Thinking
Competencies for Advancing Transformations Towards Sustainability
Student Core Competencies
Greenest School in Nepal
Triple Bottom Line
Three Pillars of Sustainability
Alternative Grading
CoP - Community of Practice

Guests from Lethbridge College gather to share about an innovative Peer-to-Peer Mentorship initiative from the college's Learning Café and Student Affairs. Laura Coad (she/her), Integrated Support Specialist/Academic Writing Strategist, Elizabeth Eremenko (she/her), Academic Strategist Math and Science, and Kelly Bari (she/her), Coordinator First Year Experience, discuss how this initiative is supporting both mentors and mentees in creating a space of belonging, connection – and soft-skills development.

References:

Criminal Justice Policing – CJ
Bachelor of Nursing (NESA)
- NESA: Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta
Kodiaks Athletics
CAST – Center for Applied Special Technology
Student Affairs
Learning Café
Student Core Competencies
SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Laura’s reference to the article about salespeople versus peers: Why peer mentoring is an effective approach for promoting college student success

Dr. Lindy Ledohowski, COO at Wizeprep, Dr. Alec Couros, educational technology & media professor at the University of Regina, and Tatiana Kloster, faculty development lead and academic student support lead from Lethbridge College join the podcast! The trio discusses the good, the bad, and the exciting potential ChatGPT is creating in our teaching and learning ecosystems. They pose thoughtful questions on intelligently integrating language models into the curriculum – not only to accommodate learners and facilitate critical thinking but to mitigate limitations and address ethical implications this technology inherently brings with it.

References:

Wizeprep
EssayJack
Turing.com
OpenAI
Quillbot
Hamlet
Fuco Ueda
Sarah Elaine Eaton – 6 Tenets of Postplagiarism: Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Chegg.com
UDL - universal design for learning
Khan Academy
Duolingo
U of R
- CTL - Centre for Teaching & Learning
Artificial Intelligence and YOU – A Mini MOOC facilitated by Dr. Alec Couros

Seanna Uglem (Career Development Coordinator) and Tanya Weder (Multimedia Production Instructor) join us from Lethbridge College to shed light on the importance of the Student Core Competencies (SCCs) and how learners are naturally developing these critical life skills within curriculum. SCCs (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, etc.) are among the soft skills employers are looking for in future employees, and so, integrating SCCs into curriculum is equipping learners for greater professional success as they transition into the workforce.

References:

Student Core Competencies
Multimedia Production Program at Lethbridge College
Student Hive
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation
Multimedia Production project with SCCs (testimonials)
Welder apprenticeship at Lethbridge College
Alberta 2030: Building skills for jobs 10-year strategy for post-secondary education
- “Stakeholders agree that the post-secondary education system plays a crucial role in education as a whole and it's essential to prepare learners for careers. As such, it should focus on broadly applicable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and communication” (Alberta Advanced Education, 2021, p.13).
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Imposter Syndrome
Discord
TECCONNECT
AR – Augmented Reality
VR – Virtual Reality

Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Dr. Brenda McDermott, Manager of Accessible Testing at the University of Calgary joins us to discuss her team’s research project – Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: The Ethics of Teaching and Learning with Algorithmic Writing Technologies. Dr. McDermott shares her thoughts on the possibilities of how AI text generators like ChatGPT have the potential to empower – but also seriously hinder – learners, especially when considering equity, diversity and inclusion.

References:

ChatGPT
GPT – Generative Pre-trained Transformer
Adapted Turing Test
Brock education researchers put artificial intelligence to the test
- AI and AI: Exploring the Contemporary Intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
Grammarly
GPT-Zero
Correction: Edward Tian (a student at Princeton University) created GPT-Zero
Inferkit
The Scottish Play, i.e., The Tragedy of Macbeth: “Full of Sound and Fury but signifying nothing”
One-shot learning
OpenAI
Dr. Phillip Dawson
Bloom’s Taxonomy
CBC News Article: Should students use apps to write assignments? Attitudes on the U of C campus surveyed
CAPTCHA – Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
Bing
Remix Culture
The Grey Album
NVIVO
Jurassic Park clip “...they were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.”
Center for Open Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: The Ethics of Teaching and Learning with Algorithmic Writing Technologies
Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton
Dr. Brenda McDermott
Dr. Jason Wiens
Dr. Bob Brennan
Beatriz Moya
Mawuli Tay
Helen Pethrick
Jonathan Lesage

Students Alaina Tolman, Amy-Lee Lateeph, Jojo Kariuki, and Stefan Joseph gather around the mic to discuss Black History Month and how it has shaped them as BIPOC students. The guests emphasize the importance of honouring and celebrating the efforts and accomplishments of those who came before, and consider how they will forge their own identities in the college community and beyond.

References:

Black History Month at Lethbridge College (including the schedule of events)
General Arts & Science Program at Lethbridge College
Child and Youth Care Program at Lethbridge College
CIT: Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology Program at Lethbridge College
Business Administration Program at Lethbridge College
Cape Coloured – descended from many generations of mixed ancestors
Nelson Mandella
- Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
Amapiano
- Listen to Amapiano Grooves Playlist on Spotify
Apartheid
Faculty of Arts & Science Department of History Programs at the University of Lethbridge
EDI – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Wellness Services at Lethbridge College, including mental health resources

Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

Andie Hanson (she/her), Access Specialist from Lethbridge College, shares on new software her department is piloting called Accommodate by Simplicity. This tech shows promise in helping to better support students challenged by disabilities, as well as streamlining workflow for staff and faculty. Innovative solutions like this are one of the many steps being taken to help level the playing field for all learners at Lethbridge College.

References:

Accommodate by Simplicity
- Other institutions seeing success: Gateway Community College Uses Accommodate to Better Serve Students with Disabilities
For more information on this new software, reach out to Andie Hanson (andie.hanson@lethbridgecollege.ca), or simply visit Accessibility Services at Lethbridge College
Testing Services
Lethbridge College CTLI Camp Horizon

Camina Weasel Moccasin (Indigenous Curator at the Lethbridge Galt Museum and Archives), Kris Hodgeson-Bright (Lethbridge College faculty member) and Nelson Rabbit (Lethbridge College student alumnus) share their work in retelling the story of the Battle of Belly River from a) a Blackfoot perspective and b) the lens of virtual and augmented reality. It’s been a major endeavour for the group, with challenges and triumphs along the way! The trio speaks about last year’s 152nd-anniversary event and the importance of honouring and respecting the varied Indigenous perspectives of this epic story.

References:

Global News Story: 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Belly River
Galt Museum & Archives
Digital Communications and Media Program (Lethbridge College)
The Battle of Belly River: The Last Great Indian Battle
The Battle of Belly River Project
Reconciliation Lethbridge
CTLI Team
Photogrammetry
Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump World Heritage Site
Esplanade in Medicine Hat
Sketchfab
Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Certificate (Lethbridge College)
Blender – 3D Modelling Program
Medium Theory
Niitsitapi: an all-encompassing Blackfoot term meaning real people, or all Indian, Aboriginal, or Indigenous peoples, including those who have Blackfoot as their language.
Piikani
Kainai

Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge College, joins us to talk about leadership, learning, and the nature of innovation. In this down-to-earth conversation, Brad expands on the beauty of approaching every opportunity with a mindset of curiosity and ‘purposeful experimentation’. We learn about his leadership goals, his 'WHY' at the college, and we hear about some of Brad’s favourite, newly discovered spots in the city he now calls home: Lethbridge!

References:

Hubbard Wildlife Collection
Aquaculture Centre
Ag Research Farm
Centre for Trades
SPHERE Lab
Red Deer College
SAIT
Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens
Fort Whoop-Up
Brad’s Doctoral Dissertation: Towards Leading Adaptable Colleges: A Description of the Potential for Experimentation in Three British Columbia Colleges
Stephen Covey: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Definition: Coulee
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
The Peripheral
Game of Thrones
Ted Lasso
Virgin River

In this special panel-style episode, a full roster of guests joins us to talk about their joint passion: Makerspaces! Guests share about their challenges, triumphs – and of course, the exciting new developments in these “innovation incubators”. The VIP list includes Jessie Sorenson from Lethbridge College, Jon Newman from Olds College, Jon Horlacher from the University of Lethbridge, and Rich McCue from the University of Victoria!

Acart
Machina
Raspberry Pi
Arduino
Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Makey Makey
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Design Thinking
Olds College – Teaching & Learning Centre of Innovation
- Makerspace at Olds College
UofL – Innovation Zone
- Project Sandbox
UVic – Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons
- Creative Commons Licensed Workshop Curriculum
Lethbridge College – Keep an eye on CTLI’s Learning Innovation Site as Jessie continues to develop the college’s makerspace
Listen to Rich’s solo interview on makerspaces here: Exploring Makerspaces in Post-Secondary Education

Kris Hodgson-Bright, a faculty member from Lethbridge College, shares about his applied research project: Immersive Storytelling on the Battle of Belly River. Kris collaborated with Indigenous Elders, student alumni, faculty, and other key community members to build this powerful medium that will help bring forward the Indigenous perspective on this iconic historic event.

References

DCM – Digital Communications and Media Program
McConnell Foundation
The Battle of Belly River
Medium Theory
Piikani
Kainai
Unity
Blender
Sketchfab
Writing-on-Stone National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Photogrammetry
Nvidia
- NeRF – Neural Radiance Fields
Lethbridge Historical Society
- The Battle at Belly River: Stories of the Last Great Indian Battle
Virtual Augmented Reality Certificate
Spatial Technologies Applied Research & Training (START)
Expressions Magazine

Lowell Yellowhorn, manager of Indigenous Services at Lethbridge College joins us to talk about Global Citizenship and how some Elders and Indigenous leaders view post-secondary education as the ‘New Buffalo’. Lowell delves into the history of what the buffalo meant to the Blackfoot people and shares his thoughts on how higher education is vital for better, brighter futures for the next generation – especially for Indigenous peoples.

References:

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Tsuu
Plains Cree
Sodo
Paiute
Kootenay
Piikani Nation
Indian Act
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
7 Student Core Competencies (Lowell narrates a beautiful video on the core competencies on this page)
Human Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Assistant
- Child and Youth Care
Check out the worldwide social media event, Rock Your Mocks from November 13 to 19! Be sure to wear your moccasins 😉

Rich McCue, manager of the University of Victoria’s Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons, joins us to talk about Makerspaces in academia. Makerspaces are physical and virtual places where students, staff and faculty are free to experiment, explore ideas – and make some pretty cool stuff! They support active learning and promote innovation in everything from eco-friendly products to more immersive Dungeons and Dragons experiences!

During the recording, Rich and Donna mention:

UVic Libraries: Digital Scholarship Commons (DSC)
DSC Creative Commons licensed workshops
3D Design & Print workshop
Electronic kits:
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
Inkscape
GitHub
Rich's wooden business cards
Rich’s Badge research: Makerspace Workshop Badges: Student Perceptions & Uses of Informal Credentialing
- Infographic
Sketchnote Workshop (Doodle Your Way to Better Grades)
Sencoten language
3D printed letters that the DSC helped create & print:
- Sencoten
- Letters
Twine
Bioluminescent glowsticks
- Light by Nyoka
ISAM conference video: Library Makerspaces: Outreach and Programming for the Whole Campus (libraries as neutral ground on campus)

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as Danielle Simard, an instructor in the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences at Lethbridge College, and one of her students, Tracy Sjovold, discuss the impact of student-led assessments. This innovative, authentic assessment method is showing promise in fostering real-world life skills, not only in developing critical thinking and promoting more active learning but also in holding students accountable to empower their own learning experiences.

References:

CBAS - Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences
Lethbridge College's Learning Café
Embedded Librarianship
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
University of York
Self-Led Student Assessment: a solid resource to help get people started thinking about building a student-led assessment
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism, by Naoki Higashida
Melanie Hamilton's SoTL podcast

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as Melanie Hamilton, Lethbridge College’s SoTL research lead (and Chair of SoTL Canada!) shares about her favourite four-letter word: SoTL! This scholarship not only clarifies research and makes it more accessible, but also helps instructors renew and reform their teaching strategies. All it takes is a dash of passion and a splash of curiosity - and you can spark your very own research project, with all the support you need from the friendly SoTL community.

References:

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Origins of SoTL: Ernest L. Boyer
SoTL Canada
ISSOTL: The International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Nicola Simmons’ 4M framework as analytic lens for SoTL’s impact: A study of seven scholars
Jennifer C. Friberg
Scholarly Teaching and Research (STAR) Grant
Upcoming SoTL Conferences:
- Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) on June 9, 2022, at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, ON
- ISSOTL2022 on November 2 – 5 at UBC’s Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC
- The Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning on November 10 - 12 hosted by Mount Royal University in Banff, AB
If you’re curious about getting started on your own SoTL research, contact Mel at melanie.hamilton@lethbridgecollege.ca

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as we learn all about the unique and promising K-12 STEM Collaboration project between Lethbridge College (LC) and Westwind School Division. Guests Kevin Wiber (the college's Associate Dean of Trades), Joelle Reynolds (learning experience designer from LC's Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), Brianne Hutchinson (instructional designer from CTLI at LC), and Warren Anderson (educator at Magrath Elementary School from the Westwind School Division) expand on their roles in the project, and how this collab is providing educators with resources to support authentic learning experiences through the Trades in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

During the podcast, the group mentions:

PBL (Project-based learning)
Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs
SWATCA (South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association)
STEM initiative page

If you have questions, comments, or are interested in knowing more about experiential learning, reach out to Kevin (k.wiber@lethbridgecollege.ca) or Joelle (joelle.reynolds@lethbridgecollege.ca)

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired in this extended Tech Talks episode as Tyler Wall and Jordana Gagnon banter about Tech tools that you can use today. Today’s tech focus is on tools that take our reality and digitize it. During the podcast, Tyler shows Jordana tools that are currently in the marketplace.

Video games have been getting more and more realistic. In the span of 25 years, we have gone from starting to use polygons in video games (triangles) that looked like origami to graphics that are almost indistinguishable from reality.

The acceleration of this is truly mind-boggling, and it is due in part to the ability of creators to leverage reality to create a digital world. The way this has been done has evolved greatly over the past 10-15 years and although video games are definitely a use case, we are not focusing on the video game aspect. Instead, we are focusing on the process of digitizing the world.

We will be going through a few demos of stuff we have created and could create for instructors, stuff that exists but we haven’t dabbled in yet, and also some tools and pipelines that instructors could use if they are willing to “get their hands dirty”.

Here is a list of the tools covered in the podcast:

Desktop application:

https://colmap.github.io/index.html colmap Free

https://alicevision.org/# Meshroom Free

https://www.3dflow.net/ Zepher Free’ish

https://www.capturingreality.com/realitycapture Reality capture Cost for each render- showreel

https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dmapper-photogrammetry-software Costs and great for drone footage – elevation, heat maps,

Object examples:

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/writing-on-stone-9441287ae86b41b6b7e13f875fcd7e10

https://skfb.ly/orJCW

https://skfb.ly/6V7RE

Topology: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/topology-drone-test-cdf15020f0fd4d39b2a5836367991ace

Lidar scanning

Drones https://www.skydio.com/skydio-2-plus

Phone apps for scanning reality:

Canvas https://canvas.io/

Qlone – no fancy new phone needed

https://www.qlone.pro/

3D scanner app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-scanner-app/id1419913995 My app of choice

Polycam - https://poly.cam/

Record3D - https://record3d.app/ more volume-based video but cool nonetheless

Modelfied - https://modelified.com/

ARkit / realitykit- https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/realitykit/

Low cost gear

Structure scanner - https://structure.io/

Revpoint pop - https://www.revopoint3d.com/products/pop-portable-3d-scanner-for-3d-printing-revopoint/

Examples https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/gavin-textured-8bce0be7eba14787a9d079019cbcf3a5https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/bison-skull-3e13ba67039d42189ff732a1d6f07e36

NeRF

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2022/03/25/instant-nerf-research-3d-ai/

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Tyler Wall and Jordana Gagnon banter about Tech tools that you can use today. Today’s tech focus is on news tech tools for sanity, balance and wellness.

During the podcast, Tyler shows Jordana tools that are currently in the marketplace. Here is a list of those tools:

1440: FREE All your news in a single email. We scour 100+ sources so you don't have to. Culture, science, sports, politics, business, and more - all packaged in a 5-minute read. Only comes on weekday mornings

It has multiple sections Sports, Entertainment & Culture; Science & Tech; Business ; & Politics

https://join1440.com/

ALLSIDES – Balanced News: FREE Don’t be fooled by media bias, fake news and misinformation. Allsides provides balanced news and media bias ratings.

Compare headlines side by side to get the full story.

Transparency in how they create their bias ratings and an option to vote if you think they are wrong.

https://www.allsides.com/media-bias

https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

Ground news: FREE & Premium

Compare the news and judge the truth for yourself!

To combat misinformation and media bias, Ground News Pro lets users easily compare how outlets from across the political spectrum and around the world are covering the same news event.

Quote from the creator:

“Being a former NASA engineer I believe that understanding news should not be harder than rocket science.”

https://ground.news/

https://ground.news/my-news-bias-platinum

https://ground.news/blindspotter/twitter

Charlie: Free

Charlie is an AI that talks you through the news in a calm, measured way.

Charlie helps you to save time and stay informed with a healthy balance of news from home and around the world.

https://charlie.news/about

SocialBubble: FREE

SocialBubble shows how Twitter feeds can alter your perception of reality depending on where you are on the political spectrum. It encourages you to step outside of your own echo chamber and understand how people are influenced by their use of social media.

Socialbubble tries to break the danger of confirmation bias by showing you what a typical Twitter feed looks like from all sides of the political spectrum. It encourages you to step outside of your own echo chamber and – even if you do not agree with the things you are reading – try to understand how other people might be influenced by their use of social media

https://socialbubble.so/

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as we hear from Dr. Paula Burns, President & CEO of Lethbridge College in this very special podcast episode. Prompted by questions and comments from staff, students and faculty, Paula speaks about her experiences at Lethbridge College over the past nine years. She talks about the importance of creating capacity for change, the beauty of perspective (especially in viewing challenges as opportunities), and the characteristics of good leadership.

During the podcast, Paula mentions:

Vancouver’s Langara College
Lethbridge College’s Blackfoot name, Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe)
Paula’s Blackfoot name, Piita’gaaksiimaaki (Eagle Whistle Woman)
Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility
CTLI: Centre for Teaching Learning and Innovation
DCM (Digital Communications and Media) Events
- Mock Disaster
- Collide-O-Scope
- Merging Realities
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner
Niitsitapi Strategy
Decolonization
A shoutout to Lowell Yellowhorn for his amazing work in Indigenous Services, as well as many others (like Marcia Black Water) for their beautiful work and dedication to bringing Indigenous Ways of Knowing to the forefront of education
Musqueam Territory
Lethbridge College Faculty Association
Lethbridge College Students’ Association
The Flintstones (Paula resonates mostly with the always-on-the-go character, Fred Flintstone)

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as Simon Schaerz (instructor in the Centre for Business, Arts and Science) and Amanda Mohamed (a student researcher in the Exercise Science program) talk about their passion for movement! Through research and work-integrated learning, Simon and Amanda are exploring how immersive technology can inspire lasting and accessible fitness – especially in youth.

During the podcast, Simon and Amanda mention:

Simon has submitted a CARIF proposal for a research project In partnership with Lethbridge College's Be Fit for Life
Participaction
- Along with their latest Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth
Heartspace Yoga Studio
CARIF (Centre for Applied Research Internal Fund)
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
Stacia Nelson (an instructor in Exercise Science) who occasionally sends out calls for fitness volunteers in Lethbridge College’s Connections
Specification Grading
SOAP Notes
O2 Training Centre
Oculus
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Kirby England (Environmental Sciences instructor) and Lowell Yellowhorn (Indigenous Services interim manager) share their efforts in braiding Indigenous knowledge and western science into Lethbridge College’s Environmental Science curriculum. Kirby and Lowell talk about the rich history of traditional ecological knowledge, the power of language in preserving local culture, and how relationship-building is key to traditional ways of learning and knowing.

During the recording, Kirby and Lowell mention:

The podcast's topic phrase, "braiding together Indigenous knowledge and western science" comes from Harley Bastien, a Piikani Elder who also runs Buffalo Rock Teepee Camp
The Old Man River Dam Controversy
- The Piikani Lone Fighters and their spokesman, Milton Born With A Tooth
OCAP: Ownership, Control, Access, Protection
The four tribes of the Blackfoot Confederacy:
- Kainai-Blood Tribe
- Siksika
- Peigan-Piikani
- Aamskapi Pikuni
The Baháʼí faith
TRC: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
"Wilderness Defender," Lorne Fitch
Riparian: "Relating to wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams"
UDL: Universal Design for Learning
TEK: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Treaty 7
A quotation from Confucious: “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper names.”
Names for the North American Badger:
- Latin: Taxidea taxus
- Blackfoot: Miisinssk
Blackfoot name for bison: Iiníí
- Blackfoot name for a herd of bison: Iiníí na
Blackfoot name for small eagle (plural): Poksipíítaiksi
Blackfoot name for Lethbridge College: Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan
Blackfoot name for a white person: Náápiikoan
Blackfoot name for beaver: Ksísskstaki
The official greeting of Lethbridge College is óki, which means "hello" in the Blackfoot language
Iissksiniip (Coming to Know and Learn) Coulee Walk, created by William Singer III (Api’soomaahka – Running Coyote), a traditional Blackfoot plant knowledge keeper and artist
Ma's which means "prairie turnip" in the Blackfoot language
Soka’pii, which means "be good" in the Blackfoot language
Fit for Life: Blackfoot language animal flashcards
Within Environmental Science, Kirby teaches the following programs:
- Environmental Assessment and Restoration Diploma
- Renewable Resource Management Diploma
- Natural Resource Conservation Diploma
- Bachelor of Ecosystem Management Degree
Lowell encourages people to visit the Gathering Place (Indigenous Services) and to check out the Indigenous Student Support Guide
Kirby encourages people with children in their lives to get kids involved with the Ecosystem Explorers Camps, as they role out to elementary, junior high, and high school-age kids
For more Blackfoot words and phrases, check out the online Blackfoot dictionary!

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Benjamin Northcott — faculty member and practice coordinator for the NESA Bachelor of Nursing Programs at Lethbridge College — talks about new curriculum developments. Drawing from a variety of social theories and practices, he touches on the challenge of distilling and designing information into deliverable, accessible and measurable methods. Benjamin's passion for improving the student experience shines through, and it's his mission to help learners master foundational skills and practices to influence long and happy careers in the nursing field.

During the podcast, Benjamin mentions:

NEPAC – Nursing Education Program Approval Committee
Several theories and practices that influenced the development of their new philosophy:
- Relational Practice: The relationship and interchange between a nurse and their patient
- Critical Social Theory: How social structure and social status influence health and access to healthcare
- Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring
- Creating a Caring Science Curriculum By Marcia Hills, Jean Watson and Chantal Cara
Praxis
SPHERE – Simulated Patient Health Environment for Research and Education
CASN – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
- They also provide professional development courses, one of which Benjamin is currently taking, called Canadian Certified Nurse Educator
Lethbridge College's Instructor Certification Program (ICP)

Benjamin also encourages anyone interested in nursing to enroll in the Bachelor of Nursing Program!

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Ibrahim Turay, instructor in the School of Justice Studies at Lethbridge College explains how Critical Race Theory (CRT) methodology objectively values and validates the stories of marginalized people and people of colour. Ibrahim gets frank about how it's vital to practice a CRT approach to help not only expand current learning pathways but to help us rewrite harmful narratives that can trap our thinking.

During the podcast, Ibrahim mentions:

Kimberlé Crenshaw who coined the term, “intersectionality”
Mixed Methods Research (which Ibrahim has been combining with CRT in his own research)
That he’s a Temne man, which is an ethnic group from Sierra Leone where he was born
Derrick Bell, the “father” of Critical Race Theory
Bell Hooks' books: Teaching to Transgress: Education as the practice of freedom; Writing Beyond Race: Living Theory and Practice
Black History Month
Lethbridge College’s Black History Month Celebrations, including the documentary: John Ware Reclaimed; a Human Library on February 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Aquarium
The University of Lethbridge’s Black History Month Celebrations

Writing Beyond Race: Living Theory and Practice

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Tyler Wall and Jude Bialik banter about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and its explosion into our lives through the consumer market.

During the podcast, Tyler shows Jude A.I. tools that are currently in the marketplace. Here is a list of those tools:

Writesonic: AI powered content writing tool that automatically generates unique, high-quality, SEO-friendly articles and blogs from scratch within seconds.

https://writesonic.com/ai-article-writer-generator

Use the world's most advanced AI copywriter to generate your marketing copy in seconds! Create high-performing Blogs, Product Descriptions, Ads, and landing pages.

https://writesonic.com/

Personal AI: Personal AI is an AI that’s trained on the memories that move you. Our mission is to empower every individual to own their intelligence and be their own thought

https://www.personal.ai/

Delve AI: AI-Based Information Condenser and Knowledge Graph Builder

https://www.delv.ai/

Krisp AI: Use Krisp to remove distracting background noise and echo during online meetings and podcasts and maintain your mic's HD audio quality.

https://krisp.ai/

Browse AI: Monitor any webpage for changes. Download any data on the web as a spreadsheet. Turn any website into an API.

https://www.browse.ai/

Botify: Create and chat with a bot, a game but you can create a person you have conversations with.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/botify-ai-create-chat-bot/id1566710178?ref=producthunt

HUENIT: has AI vision, 3D printer, laser engraving and drawing modules. All your ideas become reality with HUENIT! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huenit/huenit-ai-camera-and-modular-robot-arm

How Higher Ed is handling A.I. ethics: https://edscoop.com/list/how-higher-ed-is-handling-ai-ethics/

Tyler also mentions an A.I. that animates old photos: https://www.myheritage.com/deep-nostalgia/

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Sheldon Anderson (Dean for the Centre for Trades) and Joshua Hill (an instructor for electrical apprenticeship) discuss the connection between the trades and lifelong learning. This warm and honest conversation reveals how practical, hands-on learning and skills-building develop critical thinking, which leads to connection, innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and opportunities galore!

During the podcast, Donna mentions a news article about a recent collaboration between LC Extension and Blood Tribe Employment and Skills Training (BTEST) focused on equipping youth with real-world skills.

During the recording, Joshua mentions the following:

A “garbage-can-looking item” that’s actually a residential wind turbine! A Utah-based company called Halcium is currently prototyping this revolutionary product
The wind turbine company, Vestas
He’s learning about health, fitness – and what his personal Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is
He has been listening to Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion

During the podcast, Sheldon touches on the following:

Women Building Futures and Lethbridge College’s Journeywoman Start program
For those curious about the many different trades options, he recommends visiting the government of Alberta’s site: Trades Secrets
Lethbridge College’s Wind Turbine Technician training
Lethbridge College’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pilot project which will integrate authentic, trades-focused learning into primary and secondary schools
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) which opens the door for high school students to register as apprentices
Finally, he wishes to say… GO OILERS!

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Cherie Bowker, Lethbridge College’s Chair of the School of Spatial Design Technologies expands on how Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Extended Reality programs are sparking opportunities for every type of learner. In this upbeat conversation, Cherie traces the growth of this innovative field and even drops a few fascinating hints about “The Metaverse”.

During the podcast, Donna mentions her own VR experience with the program: Traveling While Black. She also says she's a big fan of HGTV (aren't we all?)!

During the recording, Cherie touches on the following:

Merging Realities, a virtual event where the college’s “virtual” centre core is featured
surRENDER, an Interior Design Technology showcase (which she likens to Steven Spielberg’s film, Ready Player One)
Virtual and Augmented Reality Certificate, Architectural Animation Technology program, Virtual Extended Reality program, and the Interior Design Technology program
AutoCAD, a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application
A big thank you to Ashcroft Homes, Diamond Schmitt, Charmed Playhouses and Charmed Resorts
During Canada’s 150th birthday celebration, their Interior Design Technology program was listed in Canada’s top 150 schools
Their school has been featured three years in a row in Macleans Magazine
Cherie is passionate about sustainability, NetZero, Geothermal, Solar, etc., and she and her husband have a business called Smart Home (along with an offshoot called VArchitect) that they created in an effort to make homes more sustainable
Cherie recommends joining in on one of her classes if you are curious about immersive technology! Reach out to her at cherie.bowker@lethbridgecollege.ca

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as two of our most experienced student support staff discuss student resilience, motivation, and stress management! Academic Strategists Diane Fjordbotten and Marianne Martin adapted Dr. Diana Brecher and Dr. Deena Kara Schaffer's Thriving in Action program for Lethbridge College students and tell Donna how it’s been going so far, as well as the contents and practices used in the program. This program takes a proactive, innovative, and research-based approach to student stress management and this episode discusses safe spaces, positive psychology, and the impact of student support programming on student success, health, and overall life.

To learn more about the original Thriving in Action program, go here or here or here.

Diane and Marianne both work in the Learning Café and recommend their open educational resource (OER) the eLearning Café.

For more information on our Student Core Competencies, go here.

For more information on the Coulee Walk, go here.

Here’s more information on Mark Seligman’s “Three Good Things” and approach to positive psychology.

Diane and Marianne both recommend Louie Schwartzberg's 2011 TED Talk Gratitude.

Diane has loved learning about bullet journaling lately and recommends this webpage.

Marianne has loved learning about doing nothing (as a wellness strategy!) and recommends Olga Mecking’s book Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as EDI Strategist, Michelle Ni Dochartaigh-Derbich and Provost and Vice President of Academic, Samantha Lenci, discuss the value of Systems Thinking. In this passionate, insightful and sobering dialogue, the pair speak candidly about when Systems Thinking excels, and what a breakdown in Systems Thinking looks like—specifically, parachuting cats!

During the podcast, Michelle references the following:

Operation Cat Drop
Rumi’s poem, Out Beyond Ideas
Peter Senge’s story about little kids fighting on the playground
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

Michelle also recommends the following:

For those in decision-making positions interested in learning about questioning experts, look at Critical Systems Heuristics, founded by Werner Ulrich
For anyone interested in Systems Thinking, check out Open University for free online courses on Systems Thinking
Perhaps even learning to play the traditional Irish bodhrán (bow-rawn) drum!

During the podcast, Samantha references the following:

David Stroh’s book, Systems Thinking for Social Change
Wolves in Yellowstone
Less Nessman and The Infamous WKRP Thanksgiving Turkey Drop
The Ladder of Inference from Peter Senge’s book, The Fifth Discipline
Stephen Covey’s Circle of Influence
The Iissksiniip (Coming to Know and Learn) Coulee Walk created by William Singer III and the college’s Indigenous Services team

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Systems Thinking For Social Change: A Practical Guide to Solving Complex Problems, Avoiding Unintended Consequences, and Achieving Lasting Results

The Fifth Discipline

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as guests Kelsey Janzen (Production Coordinator) and Lorraine Leishman (Learning and Development Plan Team) discuss the knowledge-rich pools known as Communities of Practice (CoPs). Learn how we’re all a part of CoPs, how they facilitate team building, and how you can create your own.

During the podcast, Lorraine mentions she is reading the book, Widen the Window by Elizabeth Stanley, and Kelsey recommends two books: Radical Candor by Kim Scott and No Hard Feelings by Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy. Lorraine also referred to Etienne Wegner when talking about the origins of CoPs.

Questions or comments about Communities of Practice? Reach out to Lorraine Leishman at lorraine.leishman@lethbridgecollege.ca to chat! Especially if you’re particularly jazzed about creating a CoP on Growth Mindset!

To watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/sw4CSLhrKpw

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Revised, Updated)

Remember Tyler Wall from Episode 6? If somebody at the College wants to do something cool (innovative) with technology, they’ll probably end up working with Tyler. And remember Jude Bialik? He’s been LITL-Pod’s co-producer from nearly the start and works primarily in student support. Together, they’re co-hosting and co-producing episodes we’re calling “Tech Talks,” where Tyler talks about the most recent technology implemented by the College and Jude makes sure the discussion is accessible to your average educator.

So for today’s episode, tune in, hit play, and get inspired as guests Trevor Gellrich, Lexi Schaerz, and Ryan Robinson, answer Tyler and Jude’s questions about Hyflex. What is it? How and why should you use it? What should you do when a Hyflex lesson doesn’t go as planned (even great technology is still technology!)? And, most importantly, if Lexi, Ryan, and Trevor entered the Thunderdome, who would survive?

Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/ND-V9VmLxoQ

Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH7Qn519mpM

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired by a discussion on how our college collaborates with our larger community for training and research. Our guests are Megan Shapka, Associate Dean for the Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship and Jason Donkersgoed, Director for Business and Development. Our discussion topics include:

the Sustainable Development Goals (https://sdgs.un.org/goals),
community focused programming (including summer camps and tiny homes),
systems thinking and the systems approach,
corporate training,
the research and development needs of our local community,
Strategic doing (https://strategicdoing.net/),
trust triangles, and
living campuses.

If you’d like to get in touch with Megan or anybody at our Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, use the contact information on their webpage here: https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/centre-for-applied-research-and-innovation

If you’d like to register for, or learn more about, our Continuing Education Program, go here: https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/corporate-and-continuing-education/continuing-education

If you’d like to know more about Lethbridge College’s Integrated Agriculture Technology Centre, take a look at their website: https://iatc.ca/ Jason references Dr. Frances Frei’s TEDTalk “How to Build (and rebuild) Trust.” Here’s the link: https://www.ted.com/talks/frances_frei_how_to_build_and_rebuild_trust?language=en

Megan references Dawson College’s Living Campus. Here’s a link: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/sustainable/living-campus/

Tune in, hit play and buckle up because we’ve got even more nerds – I mean experts – than usual in this episode. Our CTLI leadership team is friends with the academic leadership team from Collarts in Australia and Donna bravely agreed to host a panel discussion with all 5 of them. Topics include: frameworks for innovative educational support, cross-institutional collaboration, the connection between innovation and grassroots initiatives, and the potential future of education considering the rapid change triggered by the pandemic.

The video version of this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QJLg45dR1k

The Collarts website is https://www.collarts.edu.au/

The podcast episode Jackie mentioned where she discusses Complexity Leadership Theory is Episode 3 - https://learninginnovation.podbean.com/e/podcast-3-with-jaclyn-doherty/

The CTLI framework created by Lethbridge College and “not” photocopied by Collarts can be found at https://learninginnovation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CTLIStrategicInnovationModel.pdf

Ben mentions that futurist predictions tend to be 40% wrong, a statistic he got from a Paul Higgins presentation. Higgins’ website is https://www.emergentfutures.com/consultants/paul-higgins/

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Lethbridge College Multimedia Production Instructor, Kris Hodgson-Bright and CTLI Interns turned Contract Media Specialists, Eric Reger and Spencer Nelson, chat with Donna about Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) and the value of pursuing internship opportunities. The group also talks about virtual and augmented reality’s potential as learning and training tools, and about an interesting VR project Eric and Spencer worked for Dematic, a leading supplier of automated supply chain technology, during their internship. Kris also facilitated a workshop on using Riipen during Lethbridge College's Spring CanvasCon. The recording for this session can be accessed here: https://lethbridgecol.instructuremedia.com/embed/36813919-e835-471a-a268-b112e461942eSdio (instructuremedia.com)

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI):   Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College 

Dematic: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/

Altspace VR: https://altvr.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/

Skills Canada Alberta: https://skillsalberta.com

Host: Donna McLaughlin   

Guests: Kris Hodgson-Bright, Eric Reger, Spencer Nelson

Producer: Mike Smith  

Sound Technician: Ryan Robinson   

Production Team: Darel Bennedbaek, Kelsey Janzen, Joel Godri, Jude Bialik, & Tyler Wall  

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as EdnnaStobshinski, incoming Lethbridge College Students’ Association President and previous LCSA Vice President of Student Life, talks with Donna about the choice to follow her passion for biology and the environment to Lethbridge College’s Renewable Resource Management diploma program, being an international student during the pandemic, and the projects she’s spearheaded and is piloting in her leadership roles within the LCSA.

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI):  

https://learninginnovation.ca/ 

Lethbridge College Students’ Association (LCSA):

https://mylcsa.com/

LCSA (Facebook):

https://www.facebook.com/MYLCSA

Lethbridge College AgENTProgram:

https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/centre-for-applied-research-and-innovation/agent

Lethbridge College Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (ACE):

https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/aquaculture-centre-of-excellence

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired by Nancy’s international journey, including the first time she saw snow! Donna and Nancy discuss how relationships, community, and work-integrated learning can support international students. The link to Taiye Selasi’s TED Talk “Don’t Ask Where I’m From, Ask Where I am a Local”

Both students and instructors can tune in, hit play, and get inspired with Chiye Kinjo, the Coordinator of International Student Services at Lethbridge College. Donna talks with Chiye about her decade teaching in Japan and her current role supporting international students at the College.

The recipe website mentioned is https://cookpad.com/. Chiye also recommends The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider by Ivan Orkin

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Shanda Webber, Manager of Indigenous Services at Lethbridge College, talks with Donna about Lethbridge College’s Niitsitapi Strategy that will launch on March 18, 2021. The conversation will travel through several important topics and themes related to the strategy, its origins and development. Topics such as Indigenous education and pedagogy, and the term Indigenization, as well as community building, engagement, mutual understanding, mutual appreciation, and Indigenous perspectives on innovation.

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI):  

Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College 

Lethbridge College Indigenous Services:

Indigenous Services | BE READY (lethbridgecollege.ca)

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan):  

Colleges and Institutes Canada | Collèges et instituts Canada (collegesinstitutes.ca)

Lethbridge Friendship Society:

Lethbridge Friendship Society – "Meet me at the Friendship"

Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association (KEPA):

Naapi Katoyiss Seeds and Restoration KEPA (naapisgardenkepa.com)

Coldest Night of the Year Lethbridge:

Coldest Night of the Year 2021 - Lethbridge (cnoy.org)

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Tyler Wall, Digital Learning Specialist, talks with Donna about innovation and his approach to problem solving and helping Lethbridge College instructors find digital solutions to particular problems.

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI):

Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College

CTLI Toolkits:

Teaching & Learning Toolkit – Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College

Digital Terraforming Project:

Digital Terraforming – Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College

Using Digital Whiteboards:

Digital Whiteboards – Learning Innovation | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation | Lethbridge College

Host: Donna McLaughlin  

Guest: Tyler Wall 

Producer: Mike Smith 

Sound Technician: Ryan Robinson  

Production Team: Darel Bennedbaek, Kelsey Janzen, Joel Godri, Jude Bialik, & Tyler Wall 

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired to leave your comfort zone with these two passionate educators. Murray was a cop for a hundred years and Kirsten researches intrinsic motivation. Together, they completed a promising study on the effects of gamification and motivation in adult learners. Kirsten is always happy to collaborate and her email is kirsten.fantazir@lethbridgecollege.ca Go here for the SoTL article discussed in the episode: https://mrujs.mtroyal.ca/index.php/is/article/view/520 The DOI for Kirsten's thesis, also on gamification is 10.13140/RG.2.2.10791.98722

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Dr Amy Hodgson-Bright talks with Donna about her path to Lethbridge College, her passion for literature and innovative teaching, HyFlex, and bustin’ moves on the weekend!

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as the Dean of the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, Jaclyn Doherty, tells Donna about how leadership, culture, and systems affect innovation and creativity.

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Donna (host) talks with Allen Ledyit (Instructor, Child and Youth Care, Lethbridge College) about passionate teaching and learning, supporting people through personal crises, building community, and…bagpipes!

Links:

https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/centre-for-teaching-learning-and-innovation

http://www.learninginnovation.ca

Tune in, hit play, and get inspired as Donna (Host) and Erin (Associate Dean of Lethbridge College’s CTLI) discuss everything from flexible learning and student micro-credentials to competitive dog dancing.

Links:

https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/centre-for-teaching-learning-and-innovation

http://www.learninginnovation.ca