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Dial IT Up

Dial IT Up

By ManACE Manitoba

Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp interview leading educational technology experts about ed tech in Manitoba.
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Dial I.T. Up Episode 9 Kirsten Thompson

Dial IT UpMar 01, 2020

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Dial IT Up Episode 22 where Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp are interviewed by Matteo Di Muro and Dean Vendramin

Dial IT Up Episode 22 where Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp are interviewed by Matteo Di Muro and Dean Vendramin

Mike and Rennie share their thoughts on technology education over the last 40ish years. We are interviewed by Matteo Di Muro (@MatteoDiMuro), Dean Vendramin (@vendi55), and they will also use this for their podcast 832 Sips (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/832-sips-an-education-podcast/id1510901311)

Jun 16, 202143:01
Dial IT Up Episode 21 (Part 2) with Rick Haley and John Finch discussing Manitoba Bill 64 - Educational Reform

Dial IT Up Episode 21 (Part 2) with Rick Haley and John Finch discussing Manitoba Bill 64 - Educational Reform

Mike and Rennie host Rick Haley (semi-retired teacher and principal) and John Finch (retired from Manitoba Education, but unretired to do student placements at the UofM Faculty of Education) as they discuss the new Bill 64 which proposes dramatic changes to the structure of education in Manitoba. This is  part two where we discuss high quality learning, being 'future ready,' and excellence in teacher education.

Apr 22, 202130:29
Dial IT Up Episode 21 with Rick Haley and John Finch discussing Manitoba Bill 64 - Educational Reform

Dial IT Up Episode 21 with Rick Haley and John Finch discussing Manitoba Bill 64 - Educational Reform

Join Mike and Rennie as they host Rick Haley (semi-retired teacher and principal) and John Finch (retired from Manitoba Education, but unretired to do student placements at the UofM Faculty of Education) as they discuss the new Bill 64 which proposes dramatic changes to the structure of education in Manitoba. This is part one where we discuss governance, principals being taken out of the MTS union, and accountability. In part two we discuss high quality learning, being 'future ready,' and excellence in teacher education.

Apr 22, 202134:20
Dial IT Up Episode 20 Chelsea Hockridge on Minecraft in MY

Dial IT Up Episode 20 Chelsea Hockridge on Minecraft in MY

In this episode Rennie and Mike talk to Chelsea Hockridge of Mountain View School District about using Minecraft in a middle years school.

Apr 01, 202120:16
Dial IT Up Episode 19 with Four Brandon U Education students - talking about effects

Dial IT Up Episode 19 with Four Brandon U Education students - talking about effects

Mike and Rennie chat with 4 BU students Deanne Kuehn, Cristina Diaz, Jenna Michaluk, and Reid Ogilvie about how the pandemic has affected their education and what they take away from this as they look to start their careers. The pandemic has had some surprise  benefits in addition to the chellenges encountered.

Mar 01, 202133:58
Dial IT Up Episode 18 with Brian Cameron - talking about eSports

Dial IT Up Episode 18 with Brian Cameron - talking about eSports

Rennie and Mike talk to Brian Cameron, principal of Louis Riel Art and Tech Centre, about eSports. Brian is president of the Manitoba High School eSports Assoc (https://www.mhsea.ca/). Their League of Legends Competition starts March 4, 2021 so get your team registered.

Feb 08, 202126:60
Dial IT Up Episode 17 Joel Templeman
Jan 01, 202136:44
Dial IT Up Episode 16 with Tyler Letkeman

Dial IT Up Episode 16 with Tyler Letkeman

Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp interview Tyler Letkeman, an English teacher in Brandon Manitoba about how he uses technology to enhance student learning with his #onewordchallenge and social issues emphasis to get students communicating with more authentic audiences.

Dec 01, 202030:38
Dial IT Up Episode 15 with Matt Henderson

Dial IT Up Episode 15 with Matt Henderson

Mike and Rennie chat with Matt Henderson, Asst supt of 7Oaks SD about COVID, MET schools, Tech Hub and more. Matt finished with the challenge of "Did I cause learning today? How do I know that?"

Nov 12, 202031:50
Dial IT Up Episode 14 with Zoe Bettess, Matteo Di Muro and Kirsten Thompson discussing their Twitter chat at #mbedchat

Dial IT Up Episode 14 with Zoe Bettess, Matteo Di Muro and Kirsten Thompson discussing their Twitter chat at #mbedchat

Dial IT Up Episode 14. Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp chat with Zoe Bettess, Matteo Di Muro and Kirsten Thompson discussing their Twitter chat at #mbedchat

Sep 30, 202023:54
Dial IT Up Episode 13 with Andy Mead

Dial IT Up Episode 13 with Andy Mead

In this episode Mike and Rennie chat with Andy Mead, principal of Mitchell School about how teachers and students have adapted to online teaching and learning while still keeping the up the 'personal.' There are some surprising positives that can come out of this COVID19 situation. 

Jun 26, 202024:57
Dial IT Up Episode 12 with Matteo di Muro
Jun 02, 202025:59
Dial I.T. Up Episode 11 with Liz LaPage and Kirsten Osborne

Dial I.T. Up Episode 11 with Liz LaPage and Kirsten Osborne

An interview with Liz LaPage and Kirsten Osborne from Balmoral Hall School in Winnipeg

May 01, 202024:15
Dial IT Up Episode 10 ManACE COVID19 Discussion

Dial IT Up Episode 10 ManACE COVID19 Discussion

This is a discussion with some ManACE board members about how their schools and divisions are responding to school closures during the 2020 COVID19 crisis. Board members participating are Kirsten Thompson, Matteo di Muro, Leah Obach, and Devon Caldwell. Hosted by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp. This was recorded over a Zoom call so the audio has been adjusted to try and keep the volume levels consistent.

Apr 03, 202026:18
Dial I.T. Up Episode 9 Kirsten Thompson

Dial I.T. Up Episode 9 Kirsten Thompson

Kirsten Thompson is the IT consultant in Mountain View School Division and was interviewed by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp In January 2020.

Mar 01, 202014:26
Dial I.T. Up Episode 8 Devin King
Jan 30, 202031:53
Dial IT Up Episode 7 with Jamie Leduc

Dial IT Up Episode 7 with Jamie Leduc

A conversation with Jamie Leduc from Sisler High School about their innovative programming.

Jan 10, 202024:09
Dial IT Up 6 Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell

Dial IT Up 6 Leah Obach and Devon Caldwell

Mike Nantais interviews Devon Caldwell and Leah Obach about their collaborative projects with Early Years learners.

Dec 17, 201925:25
Dial I.T. Up 5 Tara McLauchlan and Andy McKiel

Dial I.T. Up 5 Tara McLauchlan and Andy McKiel

An interview about Deep Learning and technology Rennie Redekopp and Mike Nantais did with Tara McLauchlan and Andy McKiel Nov. 2019

Nov 27, 201933:42
Dial I.T. Up 4 Jennifer Casa Todd

Dial I.T. Up 4 Jennifer Casa Todd

An interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Jennifer Casa Todd at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Nov 27, 201917:14
Dial I.T. Up 3 Lisa Anne Floyd

Dial I.T. Up 3 Lisa Anne Floyd

An interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Lisa Anne Floyd at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Nov 27, 201917:20
Dial IT Up - with Alec Couros - part 2

Dial IT Up - with Alec Couros - part 2

Part two of an interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Alec Courus at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Nov 27, 201917:53
Dial I.T. Up - Alec Couros - Part 1

Dial I.T. Up - Alec Couros - Part 1

Part one of an interview about social media and education Mike Nantais did with Alec Courus at the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba, May 2019

Nov 27, 201917:10