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Education for Kids

Education for Kids

Updated 2023-03-09
Education for Kids

Education for Kids

Updated 2023-03-06

2023-09-06

Harnessing The Benefits of Social Media

This episode explores what classifies as social media, how various parties use it, how it can be beneficial, and how to avoid common safety pitfalls including: Geolocation on pictures, when and what to avoid posting, dangers of having public profiles or accepting all friend requests, and digital scams.

2023-09-06

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8 min
MAR 26

Building Digital Citizens: Teaching Critical Skills in the Digital Age

In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Cassidy Swanston and Abbey Ramdeo from Actua discuss their roles in teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across Canada. They delve into the importance of digital citizenship and combatting misinformation. Cassidy dispels common misconceptions about digital safety, while Abbey shares insights on building critical digital skills. Both stress the significance of ethical behaviour and critical thinking in navigating the digital world. The conversation extends to discuss strategies for combating cyberbullying and the evolving impact of AI on digital citizenship. The episode concludes with practical advice for parents and educators on fostering safe digital habits. 00:00 Introduction and Team Roles 00:46 Defining Digital Citizenship 01:41 Common Misconceptions About Digital Citizenship 03:53 Teaching Soft Skills in Digital Citizenship 06:12 Spotting Fake News and Misinformation 08:31 AI's Impact on Digital Citizenship 10:51 Combating Cyberbullying and Online Harassment 14:14 Digital Literacy vs. Digital Citizenship 16:00 Advice for Parents on Digital Safety 18:43 Understanding Digital Footprint 20:25 Key Takeaways and Resources

Mar 26

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24 min
2023-09-06

Harnessing The Benefits of Online Learning

This episode explores why so many people are considering online learning, how it compares to in-person learning, and ways to both maximize the benefits and avoid possible privacy dangers such as sharing personal information, mistaking a scam for a credible institution/school, and the impact on mental health.

2023-09-06

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7 min
2022-05-06

Wilfred Buck: Ininiw/Cree Knowledge Of The Sky

How much do we really know about the stars in the sky? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Ininiw/Cree Star Knowledge Keeper and retired science educator Wilfred Buck shares his expertise on the origins behind multiple constellations like, Mista Muskwa (Great Bear) and Kokominakasis (Grandmother Spider, the netmaker), and discusses the lack of acknowledgement given for Indigenous knowledge in the field of Western astronomy. Wilfred also touches on his own pathway to the sky and the stories about the sky that have had the biggest impact on his life.

2022-05-06

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19 min
2024-04-10

Tania Willard: Cultural Canvas

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Sofia Osborne speaks with Tania Willard, an Indigenous artist/curator and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia about her journey as an artist and connecting with and expressing her culture. Tania begins by sharing how her passion for art began and takes us through the stages of her career (01:08). Next, she offers some advice to art educators working in rural and indigenous communities (07:10). Finally, Tania describes what she calls the "Bush Gallery" (09:16).

2024-04-10

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14 min
2023-01-25

The Science Behind Shark Skin

This episode explores the unique scale design and smooth material that makes up shark skin and two ways scientists are using this design to further modern technology.

2023-01-25

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5 min
2021-01-11 · BONUS

Lesson 07 - Back-Up Basics - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ Inuktitut - Pinnguaq Teaching Resources

If your device happens to be damaged, compromised, lost or stolen, having a copy of your files on hand will help you get back up and running quickly and easily. Backup software can also help you restore previous versions of files in case you delete or damage them accidentally. Software updates can do wonderful things: Protect against emerging security risks, improve your software and battery performance, fix software problems and make your device run more smoothly.

2021-01-11 · Bonus

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10 min
2023-10-18

Hackathons: A Conversation on Coding

Winners of the 2023 Kawartha Lakes Hackathon, Callum Penney and Aiden Mackey, recap their experience participating in the event. They are joined by Tanner Big Canoe, a Junior Software Developer at Pinnguaq and co-organizer of the hackathon, Tanner Big Canoe who provides some context on hackathons and how they can be beneficial to competitors. To learn more, check out the latest issue of the Root & STEM magazine, AI Amplified: Staying Cybersafe (00:44) What is a hackathon? (02:48) Callum (winner) introduces himself (03:04) Aiden (winner) Introduces himself (03:14) Winning project described (06:02) Aiden & Callum share how roles were divided (07:41) Tanner explains the display of management skills (08:29) Callum and Aiden share their dream jobs (10:20) The three identify the challenges and some advice for future competitors (13:47) Aiden shares a solo project he made using the skills he gained from the hackathon (14:52) Aiden & Callum highlight the importance of learning code in school

2023-10-18

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16 min
2023-09-20

Aidan Pine: Digital Dictionary

On this episode of The Root & STEM Podcast, host and journalist Sofia Osborne speaks with Aidan Pine, a researcher working on the Indigenous Language Technology project at the Canadian National Research Council. Pine shares what got him interested in language revitalization (00:56). He then explains how his endangered language dictionary app Mother Tongues was founded (03:35). Aidan explains the ReadAlong Studio, a part of the Canadian Indigenous languages technology project that he has assisted, and how it’s helping young learners. (13:56). Finally, Aidan shares his vision moving forward for Mother Tongues (17:39).

2023-09-20

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20 min
2021-04-16 · BONUS

Beyond Ones and Zeros: The Ethics of Indigenous Data Management

With Big Tech increasing the collection and analysis of data, clarifying the rules and ethics around who owns, manages, and uses that data is essential. Robyn Rowe, a scholar in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program at Laurentian University joins us on this episode of the Root & STEM podcast to discuss Indigenous Data Sovereignty, how “data” has a different meaning for Indigenous communities, and how the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance offer a roadmap for fair and ethical data collection and usage.

2021-04-16 · Bonus

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16 min

The Pinnguaq Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness, and growth in rural and remote communities. At its core, Pinnguaq embraces diversity and creates opportunities in order to empower all people.

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