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That High School Life

Joe Ticar

22 episodes

3 months ago

This episode is part 2 of my knowledge mobilization plan that I've put together as part of my graduate school research. If you're reading these show notes: I graduated! As of February, I officially have a Master of Education in Education Technology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. As part of my research, I decided to interview people who could give me insight into the nature of educational curation, and how it's being re-shaped and re-conceptualized. The second part of this series ...

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This episode is part 2 of my knowledge mobilization plan that I've put together as part of my graduate school research. If you're reading these show notes: I graduated! As of February, I officially have a Master of Education in Education Technology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. As part of my research, I decided to interview people who could give me insight into the nature of educational curation, and how it's being re-shaped and re-conceptualized. The second part of this series ...

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Episodes (20/22)

That High School Life

AI: The rising tide that lifts all boats

This episode is part 2 of my knowledge mobilization plan that I've put together as part of my graduate school research. If you're reading these show notes: I graduated! As of February, I officially have a Master of Education in Education Technology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. As part of my research, I decided to interview people who could give me insight into the nature of educational curation, and how it's being re-shaped and re-conceptualized. The second part of this series ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

That High School Life

I finished grad school! + Never be the smartest person in the room, Part 1

I finished grad school! In this episode, an interview with Dana Fallis, management consultant and my former teaching partner. As part of my capstone project for grad school, I had to assemble a Knowledge Mobilization Plan. As part of this plan, I proposed the sharing and discussion of my findings with leading voices in the education industry. This episode is Part 1, and focuses on the transformation of curational practice for K-12 teachers. Don't know what curation is? Li...

1 year ago

40 minutes

That High School Life

Markers of success: An interview with a new grad student

When you measure student success, and it's easy to get lost in the numbers—exam pass/fail rates, diploma completion, acceptance ratios. It's important to remember the people behind the numbers though. This is an interview with Anna Do, a former student who graduated from the Canadian International School in Vietnam in 2019. Today, Anna's a graduate student pursuing her M.Sc in Health Sciences at Wilfred Laurier University. In this episode, we talk about the importance of perseve...

2 years ago

26 minutes

That High School Life

Technology: It's only as good as the teacher using it

Well, well, well, how the turntables... If you didn't get the reference to The Office, that's okay. In this episode though, the tables did turn, as I was the one getting interviewed (sort of). This was the recorded conversation between me and a group of students in Holistic Approaches to Information Technology (CTL 5011), a master's level class at the University of Toronto/Ontario Institute for Studies in Education taught by Dr. Selia Karsten. We talked about: Why technology is only as good...

3 years ago

39 minutes

That High School Life

College admissions: I...uh...can you please repeat the question?

Every year without fail, it happens: senior students around the world chase down guidance counsellors, do their best to cram an impactful experience into a 500 word personal statement, and call up teachers for reference letters. And then there's the process of interviewing. This episode is a deep dive with Kana Shishikura, who works in the field of holistic admissions. Kana unpacks a few burning questions that I, as a guidance counsellor, have: What is a holistic admissions proce...

3 years ago

31 minutes

That High School Life

"I don't see how you'll ever get a job in education."

This episode is brought to you by Obsessed with ABGs. Read more about it at the bottom of these show notes. Show notes: Nothing's set in stone kids—sometimes the final destination that you have in mind in high school is only a pit stop on the way to another destination. High school is a time to figure out what you're passionate about, but this is a conversation about how it's never too late to start something new. In this episode, I'm joined by my two guests, Reina and Kim. All three of us...

4 years ago

44 minutes

That High School Life

Grade 12: It's not easy, but someone's gotta do it

"Can you hear me now? I'm standing as close as I can to the router." Welcome back for Season 3 of That High School Life! Surprisingly (or not surprisingly), we've found ourselves back at online learning after four months of in-person classes. For Grade 12 students around the world, and the ones at IS Ruhr, some things remain the same: Getting up, doing work, wrapping up the last few months of a K-12 career and thinking of moving on to bigger and better things. In this episode, I pick up wh...

4 years ago

11 minutes

That High School Life

Back to school, sort of.

The past couple of months have been...interesting (in the sense of the phrase, "May you live in interesting times"). This episode of That High School Life is an interview with Johannes, an IB Year 1 student at International School Ruhr. Since we just recently implemented a hybrid (in-person/online) learning schedule, this interview during a lunch break at school (and right before a business quiz). In this interview: a student's perspective on online learning—losing track of days...

5 years ago

15 minutes

That High School Life

Education in the time of COVID-19

International School Ruhr is two weeks into online teaching, and it’s safe to say that hitting the ground running is not easy, and even less so when you’re still delivering a full day of lessons. In this interview I talked to Maria Robalino, Secondary Years Principal at IS Ruhr, and she shared her thoughts on how the team there made online learning happen in just four days. Netflix shows to watch if you're at home: - Unorthodox - Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal - Lock and Key Links to app...

5 years ago

18 minutes

That High School Life

Dispatches from Belgium: So you're thinking of moving abroad with your family

This instalment of That High School Life (and the reason for the title) comes to you from Brussels, Belgium, where I and my guest were supervising an overnight trip with a group of 24 kids. An obvious, but often overlooked perk of teaching K-12 is that it can be a lot of things, but it's never boring. In fact, it's the opposite—no two days are ever really the same. One thing that is often overlooked though, is the idea of moving with a family: Throw the clothes into the carriage, pack the k...

5 years ago

25 minutes

That High School Life

Two slackers walk into a room...

What happens when you slack off? Bad things usually, but is there a good way to slack off? And if there is, how do you do it? In this episode, I interview Conrad, a university pal who's now a senior developer at Slack. But he wasn't always a senior developer—like every functioning adult, he had to go through his own ups and downs to get to where he is now. In this episode, we talk about a few things that I regularly get asked about as a teacher. High school indecisiveness: Good or bad?Workin...

5 years ago

34 minutes

That High School Life

Starting in the middle

It's been six months, but I do have some exciting news—I moved to Germany! Moving isn't without its challenges (which is why this season is starting in the middle of the school year). On that note, here's a new episode where I talk to Kimia, an student in Year 2 of the International Baccalaurate (IB) diploma programme, about: - What it's like to move between two really different cultures - Starting things in the middle - Favourite food (I should really turn this into a food podcast) While...

5 years ago

26 minutes

That High School Life

What comes next? A new grad looks back and beyond

An interview with Yu, soon-to-be official graduate of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ProgrammeThoughts on 9 years in the same school, being a third culture kid, and lessons learned from teachers as you get olderA look at the familiar feeling of "what now?" that follows completion of a long task (like high school)A special announcement to wrap up season 2 of That High School LifeAt the end: A trailer for Onward!, a new podcast coming out in July 2019 Subscribe to Onward! by looki...

6 years ago

19 minutes

That High School Life

So you're moving to Vietnam: an impromptu guide for international school teachers

In this episode: An interview with Jean, who I happen to be related toWhat originally started out as an interview on math quickly turns to a conversation about apps, Vietnamese culture, reverse culture shock, adapting to change, and western foodTips for teachers who are coming to Vietnam next yearAn answer to a very topical question: If you were an Avenger, who would you be? For reference, all of the locations and apps that we talked about in this episode are listed below in the order that th...

6 years ago

26 minutes

That High School Life

Dispatches from the music room

The concept of music in a school setting conjures up some common images: spit valves being released, guitar strings being plucked, reeds being soaked, and the humble plastic recorder being turned into an impromptu spitball shooter. In this interview, Erik shares his thoughts on what it is to be a music director in an international school. Musical influences from Bach to John Denver to Mariah Carey, contemplations on street karaoke, and the growing Vina House sub-genre are just a couple of th...

6 years ago

31 minutes

That High School Life

See you later (not goodbye), Khai!

In this episode, an interview with Khai, a Grade 11 student, on: Switching curricula as an international school studentMoving to another countryMurakami novelsFuture aspirations for schoolLong term personal goalsAlso in this episode: Sort of improved sound quality thanks to a couple of new mics and a mildly soundproofed room. This interview was filmed before the winter break, and Season 2 of That High School Life continues in February with a look at technology in the classroom. Music fo...

6 years ago

14 minutes

That High School Life

On teaching another language

In this episode: Recording on new gear!Making mistakes with new gear!A sort-of new layout for the show.More importantly: An interview with Diana, a teacher at the Canadian International School on teaching English Language LearnersThe upside of making mistakes in your students' native languageThoughts on assessment and evaluationBeing a language teacher first, subject teacher secondOn why learning a language is important

6 years ago

21 minutes

That High School Life

Starting off Year 2: Catching up with an IB student

In this episode, an interview with an IB student on life in Year 2 of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A look at summer, challenges in Year 2, and some insights into the beginning of the end of high school. And finally—a definitive answer to a hotly debated question: would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses, or one horse-sized duck? Welcome to Season 2 of That High School Life. Music for this episode: "Professor Umlaut" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un...

7 years ago

8 minutes

That High School Life

Getting ready to make a transition: So what are you doing next year?

Welcome back to school! Season 2 of THSL starts with an interview in Toronto, Canada (recorded back in July). My guest for this episode was Jon, a student services professional at the post-secondary level. - Helping students make a transition (for teachers) - the right kind of workload - Helping yourself make a transition (for students) - lifestyle, academics, social stuff - Specific information from a professional: Transitions for international students (tl;dr - if you need help, ask!) ...

7 years ago

26 minutes

That High School Life

Reflections from a third culture kid

In this episode: - An interview with Reina, a self-described third culture kid whose K12 education took her from Japan, to Taiwan, to Michigan, and back again - Advice from one international student to another: Things to be mindful of when you're making important decisions about your post-high school pathways - Advice from a student services professional for all students in general: Three things to check when you're thinking about college/university Further reading on third cult...

7 years ago

38 minutes