Back to School Again

Katrina Ingram
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A podcast for mid-life learners.

  1. 2021-01-19

    Episode Ten: A technical upgrade with Corey Stroeder

    I met Corey back in season one when he was working as a multi-media producer, responsible for audio and video production as well as web design. He’s enrolled in the eLearning certificate program at the University of Calgary and is also taking Project Management courses with MacEwan University. Now, I’m putting him in front of the microphone to share his story. We talk about... Early career choices and moving from the hospitality industry to post-secondary educationChanges in the multi-media production landscape Why Corey is back in school and what he hopes to achieve with his new skills Corey's passion for making digital environments accessibleOvercoming past negative experiences to embrace future possibilitiesA huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network.

    36 min

  2. 2021-01-05

    Episode Nine: Making a masters possible through online learning with Jackie Lessard

    She needed an online program that provided her with the flexibility to study while balancing a demanding job and raising four kids. Athabasca University was the perfect fit, allowing Jackie to turn pretty much every setting (including ringside at her kid’s hockey games) into a classroom. We talk about.... Loving your work, but knowing you need to upgrade your skills to take on more responsibilitiesWhy online learning was the perfect option for Jackie's busy life and independent personalityHow Jackie "triaged" family, work and school to complete her degreeAdvice for those thinking about similar journeysJackie's great new job that leverages her past skills and new credentialsA huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network.

    28 min

  3. 2020-12-15

    Episode Eight: Pursuing the dream of being a professor with Germaine Chan

    It first meant believing that attending university was even possible. Then, once that hurdle had been overcome, Germaine started down the PhD path in her 30s, but life got in the way. Two decades later, fueled by a personal crisis and a well-placed online ad, she connected with Athabasca University. Now, Dr. Chan has completed her degree and landed one of a small handful of tenure track academic jobs in Canada. We talk about.... How early family life can shape our expectations around educationThe importance of finding what you love (accounting!) and having a role model Why Germaine quit doing a PhD and what made her return to finish itHow Germaine connected with Athabasca University and why this PhD program was a great fit Finding a community to support what can be a long and lonely journeyThoughts on online learning from both the student and teacher perspectivesA huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network.

    36 min

  4. 2020-12-01

    Episode Seven: Nursing, the North and next steps with Bobbi Scott

    It was a long road, filled with twists and turns, but she did it.  Find how this mom of two managed her long-distance, online education with Athabasca University to achieve her RN. We talk about... The beauty and benefits of life in Northern CanadaFinding the time to go back to school and making sure school plans align with family plansThe unique challenges of doing a long distance degree and how Bobbi managed to make it work How community support (specifically a guy named Andrew) and the amazing support of her husband were key ingredients that helped Bobbi finish her degreeContinuing the learning journey A huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network.

    45 min

  5. 2020-11-17

    Episode Six: Two women who are building their future with Lola Hynes and Katelyn Wheeler

    Mom, Lola, shares how a rocky start led her to overcoming the challenges of being a single mom and working many different jobs to make ends meet. Now remarried and with her kids grown, she’s recently completed training as a Class One Driver with Women Building Futures. That, in turn, inspired daughter Katelyn, now a first-year electrician, to also take the Women Building Futures journeywomen program. We’ll hear how these dynamic women are forging a path in the trades. We talk about... Overcoming obstacles in life and moving forward despite set backsDiscovering the trades as a place to build a satisfying, well-paid careerThe importance of role models, mentors and community Why Women Building Futures is such an amazing program, the impact it had on Lola and Katelyn and why the trades can be a great place to build a careerA huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network and learn more about the Women Building Futures program.

    47 min

  6. 2020-11-03

    Episode Five: A law degree for non-lawyers with Tim O'Brien

    He’s now in year two of his degree and is applying his newly honed legal knowledge to his work as a technology evangelist. Tim explains why he’s so enthusiastic about education and how he fits his studies into his busy life. We also talk about our shared passion for technology ethics.  We talk about... Why Tim went back to school to study law when he doesn't want to be a lawyerThe differences in being a student in your 20's and 30's vs in your 50'sMaking time for school while also managing a demanding career and family lifeHow Tim's dad was a role model for life long learningThe learning culture at MicrosoftWhy tech ethics is an important and timely topicA huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network

    57 min

  7. 2020-10-20

    Episode Four: Studying the skeleton in the living room with Kristin Zabos

    She enrolled at the University of Alberta to finish a bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology, which also led her to buy a skeleton! We’ll explain more as we explore her back to school story. We talk about... The joys and challenges of being your own bossHow being a wedding photographer was like getting a PhD in psychologyBiological anthropology, it's dark historical roots and why this field speaks to KristinHow it felt stepping into the classroom the first day of schoolKristin's plans for a masters degree Why there's a skeleton in her living room (and where you can buy one, should you feel so inclined!)A huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university.  Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network

    40 min

  8. 2020-10-06

    Episode Three: Cruisin' through a degree with Allan Reid

    Armed with a suitcase full of books, Allan (amazingly!) found the discipline to study onboard cruise ships while sailing around the world. Many years, courses, and ports of call later, he now holds a bachelor’s degree in English and is a writer with Monday Magazine. We talk about... Why Allan decided it was time to return to the classroomThe importance of making a back to school journey work for the whole familyHow Allan connected to Athabasca University and how online learning made his academic dream possibleHow learning technologies have evolved from old school bulletin board services to new online toolsLearning how to learn againHow to focus and have the discipline to study while travelling the worldStudying what you love, broadening your horizons and learning more about the world and yourselfWriting for Monday Magazine and working on a novel about average people caught in a slightly dystopian, uncertain world that's changing them against their will (sounds familiar!)A huge THANKS to our season sponsors, Athabasca University, Canada's online university. Check out some of Allan's work with Monday Magazine.Find other great podcasts on the Alberta Podcast Network

    43 min
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A podcast for mid-life learners.

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  • Creator
    Katrina Ingram
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018