Empathy to Impact: Student Voices on Global Citizenship Education & Community Engagement Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/empathy-to-impact Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. We explore themes of sustainability, service learning, student leadership, and community engagement, empowering students to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. While educators grasp the “why” and “what” of global citizenship, this podcast delves into the “how”. Through engaging storytelling and student voices, we provide authentic connections to curriculum, and showcase practical tools and frameworks that you can implement in your classroom. By viewing learning experiences through the lens of Empathy to Impact, we can inspire students to take meaningful steps toward becoming global citizens and transform the culture of education in our schools. Join us as we amplify the voices and stories of students who take ownership of their learning and make a difference in their communities. This podcast is brought to you by Inspire Citizens. ©2017-2023 Inspire Citizens 6f8a3379-cc3d-5a8c-af45-1e87e5f93440 yes https://p.podderapp.com/1250388229 Empathy to Impact Trailer 2025 Green Is Gold Film Festival - Trailer Media for Impact & Sustainable Development - Trailer Student-Led Changemaker Conference at FIS - Trailer Clean, Safe Drinking Water for a Village in Uganda - Trailer Welcome to the Empathy to Impact Podcast en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:51:37 +0800 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:52:02 +0800 https://inspirecitizens.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/gjZ1wTI1CJTY9juZ6tH_zqCXcomchqP_1z9U0vnHrVw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OWNj/NGNiNjA3MDRlNWE5/ZDA3Zjk3YTExNTZm/NWYwNi5qcGVn.jpg Empathy to Impact: Student Voices on Global Citizenship Education & Community Engagement https://inspirecitizens.org/ episodic Inspire Citizens Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. We explore themes of sustainability, service learning, student leadership, and community engagement, empowering students to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. While educators grasp the “why” and “what” of global citizenship, this podcast delves into the “how”. Through engaging storytelling and student voices, we provide authentic connections to curriculum, and showcase practical tools and frameworks that you can implement in your classroom. By viewing learning experiences through the lens of Empathy to Impact, we can inspire students to take meaningful steps toward becoming global citizens and transform the culture of education in our schools. Join us as we amplify the voices and stories of students who take ownership of their learning and make a difference in their communities. This podcast is brought to you by Inspire Citizens. Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential Inspire Citizens scott@inspirecitizens.org No No Inspired Student Leadership: Morocco Edition 91 91 Inspired Student Leadership: Morocco Edition full 4c655e4f-ed2f-463d-a07d-f14a74132ea0 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/91 Guiding Question:

  • How might hosting a regional student leadership conference create opportunities for growth and collaboration for student leaders at your school?

Key Takeaways:

  • Setting students up for leadership success
  • Creating opportunities for students to get a glimpse into the real world through their leadership experiences
  • Opportunities to inspire that go beyond just growth as a leader

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Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with students Sylia, Shireen, Yasmine, Sarah, and Mohamed, high school student leaders from GWA in Morocco. These students were the hosts of the first regional Inspired Student Leadership Conference in Casablanca, Morocco. 75 students from 5 schools in Morocco came together to collaborate, develop new skills and grow as leaders in January 2026. The conference was designed to support student leaders to lead with purpose and impact. Join us to hear more about the conference experience directly from the students.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might hosting a regional student leadership conference create opportunities for growth and collaboration for student leaders at your school?

Key Takeaways:

  • Setting students up for leadership success
  • Creating opportunities for students to get a glimpse into the real world through their leadership experiences
  • Opportunities to inspire that go beyond just growth as a leader

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Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with students Sylia, Shireen, Yasmine, Sarah, and Mohamed, high school student leaders from GWA in Morocco. These students were the hosts of the first regional Inspired Student Leadership Conference in Casablanca, Morocco. 75 students from 5 schools in Morocco came together to collaborate, develop new skills and grow as leaders in January 2026. The conference was designed to support student leaders to lead with purpose and impact. Join us to hear more about the conference experience directly from the students.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:51:31 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1942 Guiding Question:

  • How might hosting a regional student leadership conference create opportunities for growth and collaboration for student leaders at your school?

Key Takeaways:

  • Setting students up for leadership success
  • Creating opportunities for students to get a glimpse into the real world through their leadership experiences
  • Opportunities to inspire that go beyond just growth as a leader

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Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with students Sylia, Shireen, Yasmine, Sarah, and Mohamed, high school student leaders from GWA in Morocco. These students were the hosts of the first regional Inspired Student Leadership Conference in Casablanca, Morocco. 75 students from 5 schools in Morocco came together to collaborate, develop new skills and grow as leaders in January 2026. The conference was designed to support student leaders to lead with purpose and impact. Join us to hear more about the conference experience directly from the students.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Simultaneously Building Belonging & Developing Student Leadership Skills 90 90 Simultaneously Building Belonging & Developing Student Leadership Skills full 5c0555ae-92cf-40c2-a272-2085ccf7f989 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/90 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills while cultivating a sense of belonging for new students and new families in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying skills and attributes essential for student leaders
  • Developing student driven processes and procedures in our leadership programs
  • How leadership opportunities help students to exemplify learner profile attributes. 
  • The importance of a growth mindset in leadership 

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Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with Student Ambassador Leaders from West Island School in Hong Kong. Students Alessandra, Aria, Brandon, Jasmine, Teah, and Claire share their personal leadership stories and why being a leader is important to them. We discuss their roles and responsibilities as student leaders, what skills and attributes are important for leaders, and how their work helps to create a sense of belonging for new students and families who come to their school. These students also talk about how their work as leaders creates opportunities to exemplify learner profile attributes, and to cultivate a growth mindset. If you are thinking about how best to support and empower student leaders at your school, you are in the right place. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we create opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills while cultivating a sense of belonging for new students and new families in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying skills and attributes essential for student leaders
  • Developing student driven processes and procedures in our leadership programs
  • How leadership opportunities help students to exemplify learner profile attributes. 
  • The importance of a growth mindset in leadership 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could please us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with Student Ambassador Leaders from West Island School in Hong Kong. Students Alessandra, Aria, Brandon, Jasmine, Teah, and Claire share their personal leadership stories and why being a leader is important to them. We discuss their roles and responsibilities as student leaders, what skills and attributes are important for leaders, and how their work helps to create a sense of belonging for new students and families who come to their school. These students also talk about how their work as leaders creates opportunities to exemplify learner profile attributes, and to cultivate a growth mindset. If you are thinking about how best to support and empower student leaders at your school, you are in the right place. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:39:57 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1561 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills while cultivating a sense of belonging for new students and new families in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying skills and attributes essential for student leaders
  • Developing student driven processes and procedures in our leadership programs
  • How leadership opportunities help students to exemplify learner profile attributes. 
  • The importance of a growth mindset in leadership 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could please us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson meets up with Student Ambassador Leaders from West Island School in Hong Kong. Students Alessandra, Aria, Brandon, Jasmine, Teah, and Claire share their personal leadership stories and why being a leader is important to them. We discuss their roles and responsibilities as student leaders, what skills and attributes are important for leaders, and how their work helps to create a sense of belonging for new students and families who come to their school. These students also talk about how their work as leaders creates opportunities to exemplify learner profile attributes, and to cultivate a growth mindset. If you are thinking about how best to support and empower student leaders at your school, you are in the right place. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Relationships at the Heart of Service Learning & Community Engagement 89 89 Relationships at the Heart of Service Learning & Community Engagement full ef09eaef-679a-4b51-a4d5-e30cefc2e331 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/89 Guiding Question:

  • Why is it important for students go begin projects involving service learning and community engagement with relationship building?

Key Takeaways:

  • Building relationships with a local school and working with them to address vision challenges of students to reduce barriers to learning and improve as student outcomes.
  • Community partnerships - In this case, collaborating with a local optometrist. 
  • Engaging in social entrepreneurship to generate funds for the project. 
  • Resilience, perseverance, and staying positive as important at attributes of changemakers. 
  • Living your school values through service learning.

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Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson visits Colegio George Washington in Cartagena, Colombia to speak with 9th grade students Miranda and Fiorella about their 8th grade service-learning project, which identified widespread vision problems in the nearby, vulnerable community of Manzanillo Del Mar. After researching visual health, partnering with an optometrist for screenings, and fundraising through a student-run waffle sale and contributions, the class provided personalized glasses to children in need, formed meaningful cross-community friendships (most notably with a girl named Aslyn), and learned practical skills—problem solving, persistence, empathy, and cooperation—that prepared them for more complex high-school projects while reinforcing their school values and the lasting impact of community-centered learning.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Guiding Question:

  • Why is it important for students go begin projects involving service learning and community engagement with relationship building?

Key Takeaways:

  • Building relationships with a local school and working with them to address vision challenges of students to reduce barriers to learning and improve as student outcomes.
  • Community partnerships - In this case, collaborating with a local optometrist. 
  • Engaging in social entrepreneurship to generate funds for the project. 
  • Resilience, perseverance, and staying positive as important at attributes of changemakers. 
  • Living your school values through service learning.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could please us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson visits Colegio George Washington in Cartagena, Colombia to speak with 9th grade students Miranda and Fiorella about their 8th grade service-learning project, which identified widespread vision problems in the nearby, vulnerable community of Manzanillo Del Mar. After researching visual health, partnering with an optometrist for screenings, and fundraising through a student-run waffle sale and contributions, the class provided personalized glasses to children in need, formed meaningful cross-community friendships (most notably with a girl named Aslyn), and learned practical skills—problem solving, persistence, empathy, and cooperation—that prepared them for more complex high-school projects while reinforcing their school values and the lasting impact of community-centered learning.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:11:22 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1849 Guiding Question:

  • Why is it important for students go begin projects involving service learning and community engagement with relationship building?

Key Takeaways:

  • Building relationships with a local school and working with them to address vision challenges of students to reduce barriers to learning and improve as student outcomes.
  • Community partnerships - In this case, collaborating with a local optometrist. 
  • Engaging in social entrepreneurship to generate funds for the project. 
  • Resilience, perseverance, and staying positive as important at attributes of changemakers. 
  • Living your school values through service learning.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could please us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson visits Colegio George Washington in Cartagena, Colombia to speak with 9th grade students Miranda and Fiorella about their 8th grade service-learning project, which identified widespread vision problems in the nearby, vulnerable community of Manzanillo Del Mar. After researching visual health, partnering with an optometrist for screenings, and fundraising through a student-run waffle sale and contributions, the class provided personalized glasses to children in need, formed meaningful cross-community friendships (most notably with a girl named Aslyn), and learned practical skills—problem solving, persistence, empathy, and cooperation—that prepared them for more complex high-school projects while reinforcing their school values and the lasting impact of community-centered learning.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No The Future Of Schools Starts With Letting Go 88 88 The Future Of Schools Starts With Letting Go full 4d20e5bf-4423-41e3-a71c-dfbb2bf92a5b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/88 Guiding Question:

  • How might schools empower students by giving them more agency in their learning and evolving curricula to better reflect their needs and interests? 

Key Takeaways:

  • Strengthening collaboration through building more effective teams 
  • The future of education is not one size fits all
  • Leaning in to AI - AI is a good collaborator, but is not a good leader. And it’s not cheating.

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Episode Summary 


On this episode, I talk to Sanjay, a high school freshman and CEO of Role Color Finder. Join us as we as we discuss how this tool can help us to learn about our strengths as leaders and build stronger collaborations within our teams. Sanjay also shares his thoughts on the future of education and how AI might support schools to move away from a one size fits all approach to a more personalized model of learning that will lead to greater student agency and engagement in schools. If you are thinking about identifying strengths, AI’s role in education, student engagement and wellbeing and managing unsustainable workloads for students and educators, or maybe something out-of-the-box like having angel investors to support young, aspiring entrepreneurs in schools, this podcast for you.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might schools empower students by giving them more agency in their learning and evolving curricula to better reflect their needs and interests? 

Key Takeaways:

  • Strengthening collaboration through building more effective teams 
  • The future of education is not one size fits all
  • Leaning in to AI - AI is a good collaborator, but is not a good leader. And it’s not cheating.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I talk to Sanjay, a high school freshman and CEO of Role Color Finder. Join us as we as we discuss how this tool can help us to learn about our strengths as leaders and build stronger collaborations within our teams. Sanjay also shares his thoughts on the future of education and how AI might support schools to move away from a one size fits all approach to a more personalized model of learning that will lead to greater student agency and engagement in schools. If you are thinking about identifying strengths, AI’s role in education, student engagement and wellbeing and managing unsustainable workloads for students and educators, or maybe something out-of-the-box like having angel investors to support young, aspiring entrepreneurs in schools, this podcast for you.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:28:15 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2486 Guiding Question:

  • How might schools empower students by giving them more agency in their learning and evolving curricula to better reflect their needs and interests? 

Key Takeaways:

  • Strengthening collaboration through building more effective teams 
  • The future of education is not one size fits all
  • Leaning in to AI - AI is a good collaborator, but is not a good leader. And it’s not cheating.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I talk to Sanjay, a high school freshman and CEO of Role Color Finder. Join us as we as we discuss how this tool can help us to learn about our strengths as leaders and build stronger collaborations within our teams. Sanjay also shares his thoughts on the future of education and how AI might support schools to move away from a one size fits all approach to a more personalized model of learning that will lead to greater student agency and engagement in schools. If you are thinking about identifying strengths, AI’s role in education, student engagement and wellbeing and managing unsustainable workloads for students and educators, or maybe something out-of-the-box like having angel investors to support young, aspiring entrepreneurs in schools, this podcast for you.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Powerful Example of Advocacy, Self Discovery & Raising Awareness of Local Issues at COJOWA 87 87 A Powerful Example of Advocacy, Self Discovery & Raising Awareness of Local Issues at COJOWA full 5aa581c0-e6d8-4420-8091-618e99f00e3f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/87 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students by giving them freedom and agency to explore local issues that they are passionate about and utilize their public speaking skills to connect with local policy makers to raise awareness and inspire change?

Key Takeaways:

  • A different take on service learning and advocacy to raise awareness about important issues in our local community through public speaking.
  • Modeling best practices in PBL by presenting work to an authentic audience.
  • Using service learning as a vehicle to get to know more about our local community.
  • How service learning experiences build essential skills and mindsets that shape students’ next steps as they move on from high school by giving them real-world experience.   

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Matilde, Dominique, Laura, Marianna, Sophia, & Miguel, an amazing group of seniors from Colegio Jorge Washington (COJOWA) in Cartagena, Colombia. These students were involved in a service learning project where they had the freedom and agency to choose a topic important to them that impacts their local community. This was an interdisciplinary project that was part of their Spanish language and sociales (Spanish social studies) classes that involved public speaking. Their job was to create a speech to inspire change in their community and to add a level of authenticity, the final speeches were delivered to influential members of their community, including the mayor and local media. These students were the finalists from their class selected to give their speech to these important policymakers, as well as fellow students and members of the school community, allowing them to reach a large audience and advocate for an issue that they care about. Hit play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students by giving them freedom and agency to explore local issues that they are passionate about and utilize their public speaking skills to connect with local policy makers to raise awareness and inspire change?

Key Takeaways:

  • A different take on service learning and advocacy to raise awareness about important issues in our local community through public speaking.
  • Modeling best practices in PBL by presenting work to an authentic audience.
  • Using service learning as a vehicle to get to know more about our local community.
  • How service learning experiences build essential skills and mindsets that shape students’ next steps as they move on from high school by giving them real-world experience.   

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Matilde, Dominique, Laura, Marianna, Sophia, & Miguel, an amazing group of seniors from Colegio Jorge Washington (COJOWA) in Cartagena, Colombia. These students were involved in a service learning project where they had the freedom and agency to choose a topic important to them that impacts their local community. This was an interdisciplinary project that was part of their Spanish language and sociales (Spanish social studies) classes that involved public speaking. Their job was to create a speech to inspire change in their community and to add a level of authenticity, the final speeches were delivered to influential members of their community, including the mayor and local media. These students were the finalists from their class selected to give their speech to these important policymakers, as well as fellow students and members of the school community, allowing them to reach a large audience and advocate for an issue that they care about. Hit play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:17:06 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2002 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students by giving them freedom and agency to explore local issues that they are passionate about and utilize their public speaking skills to connect with local policy makers to raise awareness and inspire change?

Key Takeaways:

  • A different take on service learning and advocacy to raise awareness about important issues in our local community through public speaking.
  • Modeling best practices in PBL by presenting work to an authentic audience.
  • Using service learning as a vehicle to get to know more about our local community.
  • How service learning experiences build essential skills and mindsets that shape students’ next steps as they move on from high school by giving them real-world experience.   

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Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Matilde, Dominique, Laura, Marianna, Sophia, & Miguel, an amazing group of seniors from Colegio Jorge Washington (COJOWA) in Cartagena, Colombia. These students were involved in a service learning project where they had the freedom and agency to choose a topic important to them that impacts their local community. This was an interdisciplinary project that was part of their Spanish language and sociales (Spanish social studies) classes that involved public speaking. Their job was to create a speech to inspire change in their community and to add a level of authenticity, the final speeches were delivered to influential members of their community, including the mayor and local media. These students were the finalists from their class selected to give their speech to these important policymakers, as well as fellow students and members of the school community, allowing them to reach a large audience and advocate for an issue that they care about. Hit play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No How Systems for Social Emotional Learning & Global Citizenship Can Shape the Future of Education with Kristine Mizzone from ISCA 86 86 How Systems for Social Emotional Learning & Global Citizenship Can Shape the Future of Education with Kristine Mizzone from ISCA full a5c39fde-fe8e-44dd-aaea-ad83e0026bb9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/86 “A recent study examined emotional intelligence scores from 28,000 adults across 166 countries and uncovered an alarming trend: global emotional intelligence has dropped nearly six per cent between 2019 and 2024.”
- Read more here from The Conversation

Guiding Question:

  • How might taking a systems approach to social emotional learning and global citizenship education create opportunities to live your school mission, and shape the future of education?  

Key Takeaw ays:

  • We have standards and learning outcomes in other academic subjects, so why not in SEL?
  • Resources, frameworks, and professional learning opportunities from ISCA.
  • Next steps for your school to enhance SEL and GCED.

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Episode Summary 


On this episode we do something just a little bit different. Our mission for our podcast is to feature students and give them a voice and a platform to share their work as global citizens and changemakers. On this episode, we have an adult guest on the podcast. Kristine Mizzone from ISCA joins me to unpack the intersection of social emotional learning (SEL) and global citizenship education (GCED), how schools need to take a systems approach to this, and why this work is essential for the future of education. Join us to learn how your school can take important next steps to support and empower the students in your care.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> “A recent study examined emotional intelligence scores from 28,000 adults across 166 countries and uncovered an alarming trend: global emotional intelligence has dropped nearly six per cent between 2019 and 2024.”
- Read more here from The Conversation

Guiding Question:

  • How might taking a systems approach to social emotional learning and global citizenship education create opportunities to live your school mission, and shape the future of education?  

Key Takeaw ays:

  • We have standards and learning outcomes in other academic subjects, so why not in SEL?
  • Resources, frameworks, and professional learning opportunities from ISCA.
  • Next steps for your school to enhance SEL and GCED.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode we do something just a little bit different. Our mission for our podcast is to feature students and give them a voice and a platform to share their work as global citizens and changemakers. On this episode, we have an adult guest on the podcast. Kristine Mizzone from ISCA joins me to unpack the intersection of social emotional learning (SEL) and global citizenship education (GCED), how schools need to take a systems approach to this, and why this work is essential for the future of education. Join us to learn how your school can take important next steps to support and empower the students in your care.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:47:44 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2724 “A recent study examined emotional intelligence scores from 28,000 adults across 166 countries and uncovered an alarming trend: global emotional intelligence has dropped nearly six per cent between 2019 and 2024.”
- Read more here from The Conversation

Guiding Question:

  • How might taking a systems approach to social emotional learning and global citizenship education create opportunities to live your school mission, and shape the future of education?  

Key Takeaw ays:

  • We have standards and learning outcomes in other academic subjects, so why not in SEL?
  • Resources, frameworks, and professional learning opportunities from ISCA.
  • Next steps for your school to enhance SEL and GCED.

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode we do something just a little bit different. Our mission for our podcast is to feature students and give them a voice and a platform to share their work as global citizens and changemakers. On this episode, we have an adult guest on the podcast. Kristine Mizzone from ISCA joins me to unpack the intersection of social emotional learning (SEL) and global citizenship education (GCED), how schools need to take a systems approach to this, and why this work is essential for the future of education. Join us to learn how your school can take important next steps to support and empower the students in your care.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Yeronga Celebrates: A Student-led Event Celebrating Cultural Diversity 85 85 Yeronga Celebrates: A Student-led Event Celebrating Cultural Diversity full 14a9a0ce-da97-488d-bdc2-7465f7a12d7f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/85 Guiding Question:

  • How might we give students a voice in how we celebrate cultural diversity in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of student voice and agency in designing whole school events
  • Celebrating culture through learning, perspective taking, and shared experiences
  • Unexpected sources of inspiration
  • A student perspective on the New Metrics from Melbourne University 

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Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Alejandra from Yeronga State High School in Queensland, Australia. Alejandra, who, along with her classmate, Tony, are in Year 9 and junior school captains at their school. They played an integral role in a community celebration of culture at their school, Yeronga Celebrates, that takes place every other year. Join us as we talk about this exciting event, the role that she played, and how all of this connects with the New Metrics.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we give students a voice in how we celebrate cultural diversity in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of student voice and agency in designing whole school events
  • Celebrating culture through learning, perspective taking, and shared experiences
  • Unexpected sources of inspiration
  • A student perspective on the New Metrics from Melbourne University 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Alejandra from Yeronga State High School in Queensland, Australia. Alejandra, who, along with her classmate, Tony, are in Year 9 and junior school captains at their school. They played an integral role in a community celebration of culture at their school, Yeronga Celebrates, that takes place every other year. Join us as we talk about this exciting event, the role that she played, and how all of this connects with the New Metrics.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:02:45 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1679 Guiding Question:

  • How might we give students a voice in how we celebrate cultural diversity in our school communities?

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of student voice and agency in designing whole school events
  • Celebrating culture through learning, perspective taking, and shared experiences
  • Unexpected sources of inspiration
  • A student perspective on the New Metrics from Melbourne University 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Alejandra from Yeronga State High School in Queensland, Australia. Alejandra, who, along with her classmate, Tony, are in Year 9 and junior school captains at their school. They played an integral role in a community celebration of culture at their school, Yeronga Celebrates, that takes place every other year. Join us as we talk about this exciting event, the role that she played, and how all of this connects with the New Metrics.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Student-led Carbon Audit to Quantify Sustainability and Measure Impact at SJII 84 84 A Student-led Carbon Audit to Quantify Sustainability and Measure Impact at SJII full a4e781e1-8430-4e14-bd8b-0e967297def5 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/84 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community?

Key Takeaways:

  • Climate action in our own school communities starting with becoming more deeply aware by quantifying our carbon footprint 
  • Measuring impact: 6 important data points for schools to consider
  • The importance of direct service opportunities for students 
  • Approaching challenges like the climate crisis with a growth mindset 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Huy, Leia, & David, high school students at St. Joseph’s Institution International. These students are part of a CCA at their school called Sustainability Squad. Sustainability Squad is a well-established CCA that works to lead sustainability initiatives within their school community. In our conversation, learn how these students, and other members of their squad, have done something quick remarkable. They have quantified their carbon footprint by gathering data and worked with the WWF to build skills to effectively lead initiatives in an effort to achieve quantifiable, measurable impact on reducing their school community’s carbon footprint. How might this work be integrated into teaching and learning in our schools and how might your students become actively involved with this work in your school community? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community?

Key Takeaways:

  • Climate action in our own school communities starting with becoming more deeply aware by quantifying our carbon footprint 
  • Measuring impact: 6 important data points for schools to consider
  • The importance of direct service opportunities for students 
  • Approaching challenges like the climate crisis with a growth mindset 

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Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Huy, Leia, & David, high school students at St. Joseph’s Institution International. These students are part of a CCA at their school called Sustainability Squad. Sustainability Squad is a well-established CCA that works to lead sustainability initiatives within their school community. In our conversation, learn how these students, and other members of their squad, have done something quick remarkable. They have quantified their carbon footprint by gathering data and worked with the WWF to build skills to effectively lead initiatives in an effort to achieve quantifiable, measurable impact on reducing their school community’s carbon footprint. How might this work be integrated into teaching and learning in our schools and how might your students become actively involved with this work in your school community? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:35:09 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2767 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community?

Key Takeaways:

  • Climate action in our own school communities starting with becoming more deeply aware by quantifying our carbon footprint 
  • Measuring impact: 6 important data points for schools to consider
  • The importance of direct service opportunities for students 
  • Approaching challenges like the climate crisis with a growth mindset 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Huy, Leia, & David, high school students at St. Joseph’s Institution International. These students are part of a CCA at their school called Sustainability Squad. Sustainability Squad is a well-established CCA that works to lead sustainability initiatives within their school community. In our conversation, learn how these students, and other members of their squad, have done something quick remarkable. They have quantified their carbon footprint by gathering data and worked with the WWF to build skills to effectively lead initiatives in an effort to achieve quantifiable, measurable impact on reducing their school community’s carbon footprint. How might this work be integrated into teaching and learning in our schools and how might your students become actively involved with this work in your school community? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.



]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: What Sparks a Changemaker Journey? ENCORE: What Sparks a Changemaker Journey? bonus e7fda56e-10d4-40f9-8e63-88ea711ab4bc https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-what-sparks-a-changemaker-journey If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:09:15 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2346 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Embodying Earth: Leadership for a Regenerative Future 83 83 Embodying Earth: Leadership for a Regenerative Future full 08170b01-58b0-4ef0-8f50-c8a84ffc05b7 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/83 Inspire Citizens would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of Dr. Jane Goodall. May her passion for the world we live in continue to inspire us all. I think she would’ve liked this one…

Guiding Question:

  • How might we take a regenerative approach to leadership?

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore what it means to take a regenerative approach to leadership.
  • Regenerative versus sustainable, what’s the difference?
  • Applying regenerative strategies in our school communities. 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I am joined by guest host Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens and 3 of her students, Anandi, Diana, and Huy, to talk about a very special learning experience that took place in an eco-village in Vietnam this past summer. These students had the opportunity to learn about regenerative leadership, build deeper connections to nature and to each other, while spending time slowing down, being mindful and embracing interbeing. Join us for an inspiring conversation to, to quote John Lennon, “Imagine all the people sharing all the world”.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Inspire Citizens would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of Dr. Jane Goodall. May her passion for the world we live in continue to inspire us all. I think she would’ve liked this one…

Guiding Question:

  • How might we take a regenerative approach to leadership?

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore what it means to take a regenerative approach to leadership.
  • Regenerative versus sustainable, what’s the difference?
  • Applying regenerative strategies in our school communities. 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I am joined by guest host Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens and 3 of her students, Anandi, Diana, and Huy, to talk about a very special learning experience that took place in an eco-village in Vietnam this past summer. These students had the opportunity to learn about regenerative leadership, build deeper connections to nature and to each other, while spending time slowing down, being mindful and embracing interbeing. Join us for an inspiring conversation to, to quote John Lennon, “Imagine all the people sharing all the world”.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:07:05 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2897 Inspire Citizens would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of Dr. Jane Goodall. May her passion for the world we live in continue to inspire us all. I think she would’ve liked this one…

Guiding Question:

  • How might we take a regenerative approach to leadership?

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore what it means to take a regenerative approach to leadership.
  • Regenerative versus sustainable, what’s the difference?
  • Applying regenerative strategies in our school communities. 

If you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we’d appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I am joined by guest host Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens and 3 of her students, Anandi, Diana, and Huy, to talk about a very special learning experience that took place in an eco-village in Vietnam this past summer. These students had the opportunity to learn about regenerative leadership, build deeper connections to nature and to each other, while spending time slowing down, being mindful and embracing interbeing. Join us for an inspiring conversation to, to quote John Lennon, “Imagine all the people sharing all the world”.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia bonus d5c61d41-f3d2-403d-8046-65e3d90e5d82 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-media-for-impact-sustainable-development-with-es-students-from-malaysia-a16315ac-638a-4e3b-a1ab-22188f2cfd76 Going way back in the archives this week to share one of our favorite episodes from the very beginning of the Empathy to Impact podcast. These students would just be starting high school now I think. I hope you enjoy the episode.
~Scott

  1. Here is a link to the podcasts that the students produced.
  2. Here are some samples of student videos.
  3. Here is the digital magazine produced by the class. 

These can be used as meta-models to inspire the learners in your classroom. If you would like help implementing a unit like this please reach out to Inspire Citizens by emailing scott@inspirecitizens.org

Episode Summary:

On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Going way back in the archives this week to share one of our favorite episodes from the very beginning of the Empathy to Impact podcast. These students would just be starting high school now I think. I hope you enjoy the episode.
~Scott

  1. Here is a link to the podcasts that the students produced.
  2. Here are some samples of student videos.
  3. Here is the digital magazine produced by the class. 

These can be used as meta-models to inspire the learners in your classroom. If you would like help implementing a unit like this please reach out to Inspire Citizens by emailing scott@inspirecitizens.org

Episode Summary:

On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:22:17 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1286 Going way back in the archives this week to share one of our favorite episodes from the very beginning of the Empathy to Impact podcast. These students would just be starting high school now I think. I hope you enjoy the episode.
~Scott

  1. Here is a link to the podcasts that the students produced.
  2. Here are some samples of student videos.
  3. Here is the digital magazine produced by the class. 

These can be used as meta-models to inspire the learners in your classroom. If you would like help implementing a unit like this please reach out to Inspire Citizens by emailing scott@inspirecitizens.org

Episode Summary:

On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Sustainability and… Chickens? ENCORE: Sustainability and… Chickens? bonus 83d00caf-43a4-48eb-9234-f8f8a852c6fc https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-sustainability-and-chickens If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Explore a collaboration with Inspire Citizens. You can book a discovery call at this link
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Episode Summary
Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Sept. 20! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Explore a collaboration with Inspire Citizens. You can book a discovery call at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:04:07 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1331 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Sept. 20! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Explore a collaboration with Inspire Citizens. You can book a discovery call at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empowerment Through Student Agency: Storytelling for a Better World 82 82 Empowerment Through Student Agency: Storytelling for a Better World full 75d233a7-b4e1-4529-aff9-7c8efe3562df https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/82 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students, beyond personal projects, to have a greater say in their learning through increased student agency.

Key Takeaways:

  • Student agency and the importance of learning experiences, like personal projects, to create opportunities for students to explore different interests outside of the curriculum.
  • Raising awareness of complex issues, like child labor, and child trafficking, that are difficult topics to navigate, but important to understand for even our youngest learners in school.
  • Turning learning, research, storytelling and navigating the publishing process into a children’s book to educate children in our community.

If you have enjoyed our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • At the time of publishing I don’t have information on how to purchase Kweku’s Brave Choice: A Story of Courage and Hope, but I will update here when it’s available. Stay tuned.
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Maria Bella, a high school student from Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. As part of her studies, Maria Bella learned about child trafficking, and child labor, a complex issue that impacts her local community. She is passionate about humanitarian work, and chose to dedicate her work for her personal project to creating a children’s book to educate local children about this important issue. Join me, as we explore her journey to becoming a published author and shall she use this opportunity to further her learning as a humanitarian and set her sites on a potential career path. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students, beyond personal projects, to have a greater say in their learning through increased student agency.

Key Takeaways:

  • Student agency and the importance of learning experiences, like personal projects, to create opportunities for students to explore different interests outside of the curriculum.
  • Raising awareness of complex issues, like child labor, and child trafficking, that are difficult topics to navigate, but important to understand for even our youngest learners in school.
  • Turning learning, research, storytelling and navigating the publishing process into a children’s book to educate children in our community.

If you have enjoyed our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • At the time of publishing I don’t have information on how to purchase Kweku’s Brave Choice: A Story of Courage and Hope, but I will update here when it’s available. Stay tuned.
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Maria Bella, a high school student from Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. As part of her studies, Maria Bella learned about child trafficking, and child labor, a complex issue that impacts her local community. She is passionate about humanitarian work, and chose to dedicate her work for her personal project to creating a children’s book to educate local children about this important issue. Join me, as we explore her journey to becoming a published author and shall she use this opportunity to further her learning as a humanitarian and set her sites on a potential career path. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:21:29 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1330 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower our students, beyond personal projects, to have a greater say in their learning through increased student agency.

Key Takeaways:

  • Student agency and the importance of learning experiences, like personal projects, to create opportunities for students to explore different interests outside of the curriculum.
  • Raising awareness of complex issues, like child labor, and child trafficking, that are difficult topics to navigate, but important to understand for even our youngest learners in school.
  • Turning learning, research, storytelling and navigating the publishing process into a children’s book to educate children in our community.

If you have enjoyed our podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • At the time of publishing I don’t have information on how to purchase Kweku’s Brave Choice: A Story of Courage and Hope, but I will update here when it’s available. Stay tuned.
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Maria Bella, a high school student from Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. As part of her studies, Maria Bella learned about child trafficking, and child labor, a complex issue that impacts her local community. She is passionate about humanitarian work, and chose to dedicate her work for her personal project to creating a children’s book to educate local children about this important issue. Join me, as we explore her journey to becoming a published author and shall she use this opportunity to further her learning as a humanitarian and set her sites on a potential career path. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Creative Solutions for the Global Good 81 81 Creative Solutions for the Global Good full ec43ff50-be7a-4c2a-a9d4-d7fdcd58dcc1 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/81 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create a space for students to follow their passions and collaboratively design solutions for the global good?

Key Takeaways:

  • A case study from Notre Dame Belmont High School and Serra High School in California, USA.
  • A class without grades where students can follow their passions without the constraint of academic pressure.
  • Being part of a global network where students can share ideas and design solutions for the global good.

If design  you have for the global good. enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, we explore a class taught by Rushton Hurley and Rita Lee at Junipero Serra High School and Notre Dame Belmont High School called Creative solutions for the Global Good and Advanced Solutions for the Global Good. This episode features students Rowan, Vicky, and Bella, who share their experiences from the course, the projects they were involved in, the international collaboration opportunities they had, and how this class impacted their high school experience in terms of creativity, leadership, perseverance, time management, collaboration, and impact. Listen to learn more and to see if the addition of this course, or something similar, might be an exciting next step for your school.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we create a space for students to follow their passions and collaboratively design solutions for the global good?

Key Takeaways:

  • A case study from Notre Dame Belmont High School and Serra High School in California, USA.
  • A class without grades where students can follow their passions without the constraint of academic pressure.
  • Being part of a global network where students can share ideas and design solutions for the global good.

If design  you have for the global good. enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, we explore a class taught by Rushton Hurley and Rita Lee at Junipero Serra High School and Notre Dame Belmont High School called Creative solutions for the Global Good and Advanced Solutions for the Global Good. This episode features students Rowan, Vicky, and Bella, who share their experiences from the course, the projects they were involved in, the international collaboration opportunities they had, and how this class impacted their high school experience in terms of creativity, leadership, perseverance, time management, collaboration, and impact. Listen to learn more and to see if the addition of this course, or something similar, might be an exciting next step for your school.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:17:02 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2077 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create a space for students to follow their passions and collaboratively design solutions for the global good?

Key Takeaways:

  • A case study from Notre Dame Belmont High School and Serra High School in California, USA.
  • A class without grades where students can follow their passions without the constraint of academic pressure.
  • Being part of a global network where students can share ideas and design solutions for the global good.

If design  you have for the global good. enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, we explore a class taught by Rushton Hurley and Rita Lee at Junipero Serra High School and Notre Dame Belmont High School called Creative solutions for the Global Good and Advanced Solutions for the Global Good. This episode features students Rowan, Vicky, and Bella, who share their experiences from the course, the projects they were involved in, the international collaboration opportunities they had, and how this class impacted their high school experience in terms of creativity, leadership, perseverance, time management, collaboration, and impact. Listen to learn more and to see if the addition of this course, or something similar, might be an exciting next step for your school.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empowering Inclusivity: A Community Project Focused on PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 80 80 Empowering Inclusivity: A Community Project Focused on PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 full bea630f9-0a32-48a0-b407-8c9575821c23 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/80 Guiding Question:

  • How might students play a role in creating more inclusive communities in our schools?

Key Takeaways:

  • How a student used the community project in grade 8 to start a PRIDE club
  • A student perspective on managing transitions
  • Zooming in on the Changemaker Journey through a participant’s viewpoint on the changemaker conference at AISB in Budapest

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025 (check out this episode with the student organizers), I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rae. Rae is a grade 8 changemaker from a school in the region, who, like me, was visiting, with other students from her school, to attend the conference. While at the conference, she attended one of my workshops, and we later had a great conversation about her work and her passion for creating inclusive communities. I was especially inspired learning that she had started a PRIDE club at her school. Listen to learn more. 



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might students play a role in creating more inclusive communities in our schools?

Key Takeaways:

  • How a student used the community project in grade 8 to start a PRIDE club
  • A student perspective on managing transitions
  • Zooming in on the Changemaker Journey through a participant’s viewpoint on the changemaker conference at AISB in Budapest

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025 (check out this episode with the student organizers), I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rae. Rae is a grade 8 changemaker from a school in the region, who, like me, was visiting, with other students from her school, to attend the conference. While at the conference, she attended one of my workshops, and we later had a great conversation about her work and her passion for creating inclusive communities. I was especially inspired learning that she had started a PRIDE club at her school. Listen to learn more. 



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:06:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1781 Guiding Question:

  • How might students play a role in creating more inclusive communities in our schools?

Key Takeaways:

  • How a student used the community project in grade 8 to start a PRIDE club
  • A student perspective on managing transitions
  • Zooming in on the Changemaker Journey through a participant’s viewpoint on the changemaker conference at AISB in Budapest

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025 (check out this episode with the student organizers), I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rae. Rae is a grade 8 changemaker from a school in the region, who, like me, was visiting, with other students from her school, to attend the conference. While at the conference, she attended one of my workshops, and we later had a great conversation about her work and her passion for creating inclusive communities. I was especially inspired learning that she had started a PRIDE club at her school. Listen to learn more. 



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No How to Organize a Student-led Changemaker Conference 79 79 How to Organize a Student-led Changemaker Conference full f19a5327-705b-40e4-bbd3-923e392be9e1 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/79 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, inspire and BE changemakers in your region?

Key Takeaways:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at hosting a student-led conference
  • Making a conference more sustainable
  • Developing a “Changemaker Mindset” to unlock the potential in our school communities
  • Transitioning from advocacy to action

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025, I had the opportunity to reconnect with 3 student leaders from that school, Alex, Shuo, and Aranya, who each played a pivotal role in the organization and resounding success of this conference. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at all of the components and work that goes on behind the scenes to host an impactful and inspirational event like this. Maybe this is the spark that you need to start an event like this in your region.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, inspire and BE changemakers in your region?

Key Takeaways:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at hosting a student-led conference
  • Making a conference more sustainable
  • Developing a “Changemaker Mindset” to unlock the potential in our school communities
  • Transitioning from advocacy to action

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025, I had the opportunity to reconnect with 3 student leaders from that school, Alex, Shuo, and Aranya, who each played a pivotal role in the organization and resounding success of this conference. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at all of the components and work that goes on behind the scenes to host an impactful and inspirational event like this. Maybe this is the spark that you need to start an event like this in your region.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:17:08 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2120 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, inspire and BE changemakers in your region?

Key Takeaways:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at hosting a student-led conference
  • Making a conference more sustainable
  • Developing a “Changemaker Mindset” to unlock the potential in our school communities
  • Transitioning from advocacy to action

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  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, after having the privilege of attending the Changemaker Conference at the American International School of Budapest in March 2025, I had the opportunity to reconnect with 3 student leaders from that school, Alex, Shuo, and Aranya, who each played a pivotal role in the organization and resounding success of this conference. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at all of the components and work that goes on behind the scenes to host an impactful and inspirational event like this. Maybe this is the spark that you need to start an event like this in your region.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Developing a Service Mindset Through Peer to Peer Learning - NIST Community Partners Week Pt. 2 78 78 Developing a Service Mindset Through Peer to Peer Learning - NIST Community Partners Week Pt. 2 full db5d6547-5220-4b21-8228-5bbef62be340 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/78 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, and inspire younger students in our school community through service learning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Peer to peer learning in the context of service learning
  • Authentic engagement with service learning in elementary education co-facilitated by high school student leaders
  •  Planting the seeds with our youngest learners to develop the service learning mindset
  • Sustainability of service learning initiatives through whole school events like Community Partners Week

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Omaira and Tul, members of ServiceCo and service learning leaders at NIST. Following up on our previous episode with Y6 students, in Part 2 Tul and Omaira share a behind-the-scenes look at Community Partners  Week, the organization of this impactful event, and their role as service learning leaders designing and leading learning experiences with Y6 students. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week at NIST, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these student leaders to get a deeper insight on the impact of CPW at their school and how peer to peer learning leads to a service mindset, the ongoing sustainability of service learning initiatives, and a culture of service across the whole school community.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, and inspire younger students in our school community through service learning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Peer to peer learning in the context of service learning
  • Authentic engagement with service learning in elementary education co-facilitated by high school student leaders
  •  Planting the seeds with our youngest learners to develop the service learning mindset
  • Sustainability of service learning initiatives through whole school events like Community Partners Week

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Omaira and Tul, members of ServiceCo and service learning leaders at NIST. Following up on our previous episode with Y6 students, in Part 2 Tul and Omaira share a behind-the-scenes look at Community Partners  Week, the organization of this impactful event, and their role as service learning leaders designing and leading learning experiences with Y6 students. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week at NIST, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these student leaders to get a deeper insight on the impact of CPW at their school and how peer to peer learning leads to a service mindset, the ongoing sustainability of service learning initiatives, and a culture of service across the whole school community.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:49:47 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1954 Guiding Question:

  • How might we empower students to organize an event to share, celebrate, and inspire younger students in our school community through service learning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Peer to peer learning in the context of service learning
  • Authentic engagement with service learning in elementary education co-facilitated by high school student leaders
  •  Planting the seeds with our youngest learners to develop the service learning mindset
  • Sustainability of service learning initiatives through whole school events like Community Partners Week

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Measuring the IMPACT of Service Learning projects and initiatives 
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Omaira and Tul, members of ServiceCo and service learning leaders at NIST. Following up on our previous episode with Y6 students, in Part 2 Tul and Omaira share a behind-the-scenes look at Community Partners  Week, the organization of this impactful event, and their role as service learning leaders designing and leading learning experiences with Y6 students. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week at NIST, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these student leaders to get a deeper insight on the impact of CPW at their school and how peer to peer learning leads to a service mindset, the ongoing sustainability of service learning initiatives, and a culture of service across the whole school community.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Peaceful Coexistence Requires People to Take Creative Action Towards a Reimagined Future - NIST Community Partners Week Pt 1 77 77 Peaceful Coexistence Requires People to Take Creative Action Towards a Reimagined Future - NIST Community Partners Week Pt 1 full e8a3b79a-8626-498b-b25f-88086a3cd26b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/77 Guiding Question:

  • How might we take creative action towards a reimagined future?

Key Takeaways

  • Different types of service and ways we can take action
  • PYP Exhibition and how we might empower students to take age-appropriate, creative, sustainable actions
  • How meaningful actions can start a “chain reaction” in our school communities as we work to develop as global citizens 

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Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Charlotte, Saar, Stella, and Viviana (Vivi) to talk about Community Partners Week and their work leading up to the PYP exhibition at NIST. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these students from Y6 to learn what they were up to for CPW working with community partners and high school students from ServiceCo and don’t miss our next episode that will feature Omaira and Tul from ServiceCo sharing some behind the scenes information on this amazing peer-to-peer learning experience. 

A big sh opportunitiesout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

Claim your discount at: https://www.magicmind.com/ETI20



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we take creative action towards a reimagined future?

Key Takeaways

  • Different types of service and ways we can take action
  • PYP Exhibition and how we might empower students to take age-appropriate, creative, sustainable actions
  • How meaningful actions can start a “chain reaction” in our school communities as we work to develop as global citizens 

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Charlotte, Saar, Stella, and Viviana (Vivi) to talk about Community Partners Week and their work leading up to the PYP exhibition at NIST. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these students from Y6 to learn what they were up to for CPW working with community partners and high school students from ServiceCo and don’t miss our next episode that will feature Omaira and Tul from ServiceCo sharing some behind the scenes information on this amazing peer-to-peer learning experience. 

A big sh opportunitiesout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

Claim your discount at: https://www.magicmind.com/ETI20



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 22:22:58 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1846 Guiding Question:

  • How might we take creative action towards a reimagined future?

Key Takeaways

  • Different types of service and ways we can take action
  • PYP Exhibition and how we might empower students to take age-appropriate, creative, sustainable actions
  • How meaningful actions can start a “chain reaction” in our school communities as we work to develop as global citizens 

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 


On this episode, I meet Charlotte, Saar, Stella, and Viviana (Vivi) to talk about Community Partners Week and their work leading up to the PYP exhibition at NIST. This was the 3rd annual Community Partners Week, and by all accounts, the best one yet. During Community Partners Week, students in the primary years program had opportunities to connect with community partners like Helping Heart (EY-Y1), a local nursery (EY-Y1), Student-led service groups Eco and Plastic-free NIST (Y2), Operation Smile (Y3), Student-led service group FemiNIST (Y4), and Student-led service group FashioNIST (Y5). Join me for a great conversation with these students from Y6 to learn what they were up to for CPW working with community partners and high school students from ServiceCo and don’t miss our next episode that will feature Omaira and Tul from ServiceCo sharing some behind the scenes information on this amazing peer-to-peer learning experience. 

A big sh opportunitiesout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

Claim your discount at: https://www.magicmind.com/ETI20



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empathy to Impact Trailer 2025 Empathy to Impact Trailer 2025 trailer 674e9bbb-2baa-4989-b1ea-b3a0138eaddc https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/empathy-to-impact-trailer-2025 Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. We explore themes of sustainability, service learning, student leadership, and community engagement, empowering students to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.
While educators grasp the “why” and “what” of global citizenship, this podcast delves into the “how”. Through engaging storytelling and student voices, we provide authentic connections to curriculum, and showcase practical tools and frameworks that you can implement in your classroom.
By viewing learning experiences through the lens of Empathy to Impact, we can inspire students to take meaningful steps toward becoming global citizens and transform the culture of education in our schools. 
Join us as we amplify the voices and stories of students who take ownership of their learning and make a difference in their communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. We explore themes of sustainability, service learning, student leadership, and community engagement, empowering students to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.
While educators grasp the “why” and “what” of global citizenship, this podcast delves into the “how”. Through engaging storytelling and student voices, we provide authentic connections to curriculum, and showcase practical tools and frameworks that you can implement in your classroom.
By viewing learning experiences through the lens of Empathy to Impact, we can inspire students to take meaningful steps toward becoming global citizens and transform the culture of education in our schools. 
Join us as we amplify the voices and stories of students who take ownership of their learning and make a difference in their communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 16:37:53 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 32 Empathy to Impact is a podcast designed for educators dedicated to global citizenship education. We explore themes of sustainability, service learning, student leadership, and community engagement, empowering students to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.
While educators grasp the “why” and “what” of global citizenship, this podcast delves into the “how”. Through engaging storytelling and student voices, we provide authentic connections to curriculum, and showcase practical tools and frameworks that you can implement in your classroom.
By viewing learning experiences through the lens of Empathy to Impact, we can inspire students to take meaningful steps toward becoming global citizens and transform the culture of education in our schools. 
Join us as we amplify the voices and stories of students who take ownership of their learning and make a difference in their communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No How might we create space for student leaders to thrive and inspire change in our schools and communities? 76 76 How might we create space for student leaders to thrive and inspire change in our schools and communities? full fd471a88-7a97-4076-9d43-cbaedcb898be https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/76 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create space for student leaders to thrive and inspire change in our schools and communities?

Key Takeaways

  • Hosting “Summit” events for student leaders
  • Bringing big global goals like the sustainable development goals down to a local level where we can think about how we might take action and make meaningful connections that lead to positive impacts
  • Suitability of student leadership

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Thinking Globally - Acting Locally at The Summit at the International School of Bangkok

On this episode, I connect with Nami, a senior at the International School of Bangkok. In January 2025, ISB hosted their second student leadership summit, an international event drawing student leaders from across the region to attend workshops, build skills, make connections, and collaborate on new initiatives to work towards a more equitable, just, joyful and sustainable future. Aaron Moniz, co-founder and director of Inspire Citizens, has been involved as a speaker and key supporter of The Summit since its inception. Similarly, Nami has been part of the team who has organized The Summit in both 2024 and 2025. She shares her insights on the summit and the impact it has had on her and other student leaders in the region. Keep an eye out for next year’s Summit that will be held at Korea International School in Seoul, Korea.


A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

Claim your discount at: https://www.magicmind.com/ETI20



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we create space for student leaders to thrive and inspire change in our schools and communities?

Key Takeaways

  • Hosting “Summit” events for student leaders
  • Bringing big global goals like the sustainable development goals down to a local level where we can think about how we might take action and make meaningful connections that lead to positive impacts
  • Suitability of student leadership

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Thinking Globally - Acting Locally at The Summit at the International School of Bangkok

On this episode, I connect with Nami, a senior at the International School of Bangkok. In January 2025, ISB hosted their second student leadership summit, an international event drawing student leaders from across the region to attend workshops, build skills, make connections, and collaborate on new initiatives to work towards a more equitable, just, joyful and sustainable future. Aaron Moniz, co-founder and director of Inspire Citizens, has been involved as a speaker and key supporter of The Summit since its inception. Similarly, Nami has been part of the team who has organized The Summit in both 2024 and 2025. She shares her insights on the summit and the impact it has had on her and other student leaders in the region. Keep an eye out for next year’s Summit that will be held at Korea International School in Seoul, Korea.


A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

Claim your discount at: https://www.magicmind.com/ETI20



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 08:17:05 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1676 Guiding Question:

  • How might we create space for student leaders to thrive and inspire change in our schools and communities?

Key Takeaways

  • Hosting “Summit” events for student leaders
  • Bringing big global goals like the sustainable development goals down to a local level where we can think about how we might take action and make meaningful connections that lead to positive impacts
  • Suitability of student leadership

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Thinking Globally - Acting Locally at The Summit at the International School of Bangkok

On this episode, I connect with Nami, a senior at the International School of Bangkok. In January 2025, ISB hosted their second student leadership summit, an international event drawing student leaders from across the region to attend workshops, build skills, make connections, and collaborate on new initiatives to work towards a more equitable, just, joyful and sustainable future. Aaron Moniz, co-founder and director of Inspire Citizens, has been involved as a speaker and key supporter of The Summit since its inception. Similarly, Nami has been part of the team who has organized The Summit in both 2024 and 2025. She shares her insights on the summit and the impact it has had on her and other student leaders in the region. Keep an eye out for next year’s Summit that will be held at Korea International School in Seoul, Korea.


A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Take advantage of our limited offer to get up to 48% off

your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ETI20 at checkout.

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Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: A Love Letter To Nature - An Inspire Citizens Eco-Media Experience ENCORE: A Love Letter To Nature - An Inspire Citizens Eco-Media Experience bonus eaaa867a-8f07-4506-890e-5bdce516ede1 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-a-love-letter-to-nature-an-inspire-citizens-eco-media-experience If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Enjoy photos from the exhibition that the students created in this vignette
  • See student examples from  Inspire Citizens Eco-Media programs here
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  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:49:26 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2025 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Enjoy photos from the exhibition that the students created in this vignette
  • See student examples from  Inspire Citizens Eco-Media programs here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Service Learning Insights: Authentic Action Through Community Engagement 75 75 Service Learning Insights: Authentic Action Through Community Engagement full bd449b02-4a97-4d8f-b5c2-fc16d7d68468 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/75 Guiding Question:

  • How might we identify authentic community needs as changemakers and global citizens?

Key Takeaways

  • Creating time in the school day for impactful community projects
  • Young people taking an active role in shaping a better future
  • Authentic needs versus perceived needs through listening and collaboration
  • SIMA Academy - The Netflix of Social Change - documentary films to inspire and empower changemakers

SIMA Academy

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  • Read this story from Hyderabad Public School 
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are featuring 3 students, Abigayle, Aalaya, and Aarna, from Hyderabad Public School in India. These young changemakers are in grade 11 and their class, along with their teacher, Pratibha Dhal, have been recognized globally as SIMA Changemaker Award recipients. Join me to learn about how watching documentary films from SIMA Academy inspired their work as leaders and changemakers to address issues connected to resource use, upcycling, westernized beauty standards, and equal access to quality education in their community. Their projects on creating audiobooks for students with vision impairment, an upcycle fashion show featuring their teachers as characters from Greek mythology, and a more natural and authentic look at beauty in their community are truly inspirational. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.




]]> Guiding Question:

  • How might we identify authentic community needs as changemakers and global citizens?

Key Takeaways

  • Creating time in the school day for impactful community projects
  • Young people taking an active role in shaping a better future
  • Authentic needs versus perceived needs through listening and collaboration
  • SIMA Academy - The Netflix of Social Change - documentary films to inspire and empower changemakers

SIMA Academy

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are featuring 3 students, Abigayle, Aalaya, and Aarna, from Hyderabad Public School in India. These young changemakers are in grade 11 and their class, along with their teacher, Pratibha Dhal, have been recognized globally as SIMA Changemaker Award recipients. Join me to learn about how watching documentary films from SIMA Academy inspired their work as leaders and changemakers to address issues connected to resource use, upcycling, westernized beauty standards, and equal access to quality education in their community. Their projects on creating audiobooks for students with vision impairment, an upcycle fashion show featuring their teachers as characters from Greek mythology, and a more natural and authentic look at beauty in their community are truly inspirational. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.




]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:39:09 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2018 Guiding Question:

  • How might we identify authentic community needs as changemakers and global citizens?

Key Takeaways

  • Creating time in the school day for impactful community projects
  • Young people taking an active role in shaping a better future
  • Authentic needs versus perceived needs through listening and collaboration
  • SIMA Academy - The Netflix of Social Change - documentary films to inspire and empower changemakers

SIMA Academy

Referral Code: Here's a link and 20%OFF referral code for our Empathy to Impact community: 

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  • Read this story from Hyderabad Public School 
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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are featuring 3 students, Abigayle, Aalaya, and Aarna, from Hyderabad Public School in India. These young changemakers are in grade 11 and their class, along with their teacher, Pratibha Dhal, have been recognized globally as SIMA Changemaker Award recipients. Join me to learn about how watching documentary films from SIMA Academy inspired their work as leaders and changemakers to address issues connected to resource use, upcycling, westernized beauty standards, and equal access to quality education in their community. Their projects on creating audiobooks for students with vision impairment, an upcycle fashion show featuring their teachers as characters from Greek mythology, and a more natural and authentic look at beauty in their community are truly inspirational. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.




]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Wellbeing at FIS - A Changemaker Story ENCORE: Wellbeing at FIS - A Changemaker Story bonus a3ebfea5-5a9b-464c-92e6-dd88a847571b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-17174185-bfd6-4d6f-9de8-9447cefe76b5 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:03:55 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1666 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs ENCORE: HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs bonus 3654a2ce-1754-43bb-8bf6-06785339808f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-helpup-connecting-youth-with-local-ngos-e2a60503-dac4-4cbd-ab3a-3e41d65aa300 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
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Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:49:16 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2708 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University bonus cf5b6b5e-2f11-4924-b5fa-9da500b0461f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-empowering-youth-activists-at-the-center-for-sustainable-futures-at-columbia-university-86df94d4-1e05-4bd5-9d98-cbc346c0548c Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on Building Capacity to Face Climate Change 

  • Link for more information


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  • Unfortunately, the Climate Journal Project no longer has a working website. It’s too bad, it was a really cool resource.
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Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on Building Capacity to Face Climate Change 

  • Link for more information


If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Unfortunately, the Climate Journal Project no longer has a working website. It’s too bad, it was a really cool resource.
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:19:02 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2658 Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on Building Capacity to Face Climate Change 

  • Link for more information


If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Unfortunately, the Climate Journal Project no longer has a working website. It’s too bad, it was a really cool resource.
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on Social Media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Do We (or Should We) Still Teach Friendship Skills & Character Development In School? 74 74 Do We (or Should We) Still Teach Friendship Skills & Character Development In School? full be66d8d1-a904-4183-a032-ccc571a1d2b7 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/74 Guiding Question 

  • How might we level up school culture with compassion and kindness?

Key Takeaways

  1. Building friendship and relationship skills in a digital age
  2. Where do friendship skills and character development fit in our current curriculum?
  3. How might your students play an active role in creating a culture of belonging at your school? 

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more info on how transitions impact your school culture and access to tools and resources to ensure healthy transitions, connect with our friends at SPAN.
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Episode Summary

Meet The Friendly Guides. Arnav, Lily, Leago, and Tlangelani are middle school students and part of the compassion club at American School Dhahran, part of the International Schools Group (ISG) in Saudi Arabia. Inspired by a workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, these students developed a project to create a deeper sense of connection and belonging for all students at their school, and especially to support students who are new to their school community. Listen to learn how The Friendly Guides have impacted the culture of their school through compassion, connection, and kindness.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question 

  • How might we level up school culture with compassion and kindness?

Key Takeaways

  1. Building friendship and relationship skills in a digital age
  2. Where do friendship skills and character development fit in our current curriculum?
  3. How might your students play an active role in creating a culture of belonging at your school? 

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more info on how transitions impact your school culture and access to tools and resources to ensure healthy transitions, connect with our friends at SPAN.
  • Lear ideas andn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary

Meet The Friendly Guides. Arnav, Lily, Leago, and Tlangelani are middle school students and part of the compassion club at American School Dhahran, part of the International Schools Group (ISG) in Saudi Arabia. Inspired by a workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, these students developed a project to create a deeper sense of connection and belonging for all students at their school, and especially to support students who are new to their school community. Listen to learn how The Friendly Guides have impacted the culture of their school through compassion, connection, and kindness.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:21:22 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1646 Guiding Question 

  • How might we level up school culture with compassion and kindness?

Key Takeaways

  1. Building friendship and relationship skills in a digital age
  2. Where do friendship skills and character development fit in our current curriculum?
  3. How might your students play an active role in creating a culture of belonging at your school? 

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more info on how transitions impact your school culture and access to tools and resources to ensure healthy transitions, connect with our friends at SPAN.
  • Lear ideas andn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary

Meet The Friendly Guides. Arnav, Lily, Leago, and Tlangelani are middle school students and part of the compassion club at American School Dhahran, part of the International Schools Group (ISG) in Saudi Arabia. Inspired by a workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, these students developed a project to create a deeper sense of connection and belonging for all students at their school, and especially to support students who are new to their school community. Listen to learn how The Friendly Guides have impacted the culture of their school through compassion, connection, and kindness.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Talking Education for Sustainability with Jaimie Cloud 73 73 Talking Education for Sustainability with Jaimie Cloud full cf5616da-06eb-480c-ba6f-b2a13709dd9e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/73 Guiding Question 

  • How might we integrate education for sustainability into teaching and learning in schools?


Key Takeaways

  1. What is education for sustainability, and what is it not?
  2. How might we integrate education for sustainability into our existing curriculum?
  3. Where might we utilize education for sustainability to inspire hope for the future?

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Other recommended resources from Jaimie Cloud

Inspire Citizens 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary

Jaimie Cloud is the founder and president of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education in New York. As a pioneer in the field of Education for Sustainability (EfS), Jaimie is an international keynote speaker, author, thought leader and educational consultant. She is a leadership advisor and curriculum development coach to administrators, teachers and curriculum specialists in schools and school districts around the country and in other parts of the world. She writes and publishes extensively, and is currently working on Response-able, a book project addressed to young people. I am a big fan of Jaimie and her work and much of what she has created has inspired our work at Inspire Citizens. Join us as I get to have a conversation with Jaimie about her work in Sustainability Education, what inspires her, and her aspirations for the future.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question 

  • How might we integrate education for sustainability into teaching and learning in schools?


Key Takeaways

  1. What is education for sustainability, and what is it not?
  2. How might we integrate education for sustainability into our existing curriculum?
  3. Where might we utilize education for sustainability to inspire hope for the future?

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Other recommended resources from Jaimie Cloud

Inspire Citizens 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary

Jaimie Cloud is the founder and president of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education in New York. As a pioneer in the field of Education for Sustainability (EfS), Jaimie is an international keynote speaker, author, thought leader and educational consultant. She is a leadership advisor and curriculum development coach to administrators, teachers and curriculum specialists in schools and school districts around the country and in other parts of the world. She writes and publishes extensively, and is currently working on Response-able, a book project addressed to young people. I am a big fan of Jaimie and her work and much of what she has created has inspired our work at Inspire Citizens. Join us as I get to have a conversation with Jaimie about her work in Sustainability Education, what inspires her, and her aspirations for the future.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:14:16 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 3163 Guiding Question 

  • How might we integrate education for sustainability into teaching and learning in schools?


Key Takeaways

  1. What is education for sustainability, and what is it not?
  2. How might we integrate education for sustainability into our existing curriculum?
  3. Where might we utilize education for sustainability to inspire hope for the future?

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Other recommended resources from Jaimie Cloud

Inspire Citizens 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary

Jaimie Cloud is the founder and president of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education in New York. As a pioneer in the field of Education for Sustainability (EfS), Jaimie is an international keynote speaker, author, thought leader and educational consultant. She is a leadership advisor and curriculum development coach to administrators, teachers and curriculum specialists in schools and school districts around the country and in other parts of the world. She writes and publishes extensively, and is currently working on Response-able, a book project addressed to young people. I am a big fan of Jaimie and her work and much of what she has created has inspired our work at Inspire Citizens. Join us as I get to have a conversation with Jaimie about her work in Sustainability Education, what inspires her, and her aspirations for the future.



Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Global Citizens Taking Action to Preserve Earth’s Resources in Grade 2 72 72 Global Citizens Taking Action to Preserve Earth’s Resources in Grade 2 full abd759eb-5bf7-485f-b8b0-432e61d39174 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/72 Guiding Question 

  • How might we use our understanding of Earth’s resources to inspire our school community to take action for a sustainable future?


Key Takeaways

  1. A deep dive into a grade 2 unit on sharing the planet focusing on preserving Earth’s resources 
  2. Starting with a hook and really connecting students from a place of care and empathy 
  3. Grade 2 students using their learning to inspire members of their school community by sharing small actions that they can take to work towards a sustainable future

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. I had the privilege of connecting with two grade 2 students, Anaya and Leonel, who had just finished up their Sharing the Planet Unit in the PYP. This is a thematic unit that is based on resource management and making sustainable choices. There was also a service learning component to this unit where students shared their learning by running workshops for other students at their school to inspire them to take action for a sustainable future. Big shout out to all of the grade 2 students for championing sustainability, and also to their teachers for empowering them to take action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question 

  • How might we use our understanding of Earth’s resources to inspire our school community to take action for a sustainable future?


Key Takeaways

  1. A deep dive into a grade 2 unit on sharing the planet focusing on preserving Earth’s resources 
  2. Starting with a hook and really connecting students from a place of care and empathy 
  3. Grade 2 students using their learning to inspire members of their school community by sharing small actions that they can take to work towards a sustainable future

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. I had the privilege of connecting with two grade 2 students, Anaya and Leonel, who had just finished up their Sharing the Planet Unit in the PYP. This is a thematic unit that is based on resource management and making sustainable choices. There was also a service learning component to this unit where students shared their learning by running workshops for other students at their school to inspire them to take action for a sustainable future. Big shout out to all of the grade 2 students for championing sustainability, and also to their teachers for empowering them to take action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:24:25 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 915 Guiding Question 

  • How might we use our understanding of Earth’s resources to inspire our school community to take action for a sustainable future?


Key Takeaways

  1. A deep dive into a grade 2 unit on sharing the planet focusing on preserving Earth’s resources 
  2. Starting with a hook and really connecting students from a place of care and empathy 
  3. Grade 2 students using their learning to inspire members of their school community by sharing small actions that they can take to work towards a sustainable future

If you have enjoyed the podcast, take a moment to subscribe so you don’t miss these inspiring stories from young people around the world, and also leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana. I had the privilege of connecting with two grade 2 students, Anaya and Leonel, who had just finished up their Sharing the Planet Unit in the PYP. This is a thematic unit that is based on resource management and making sustainable choices. There was also a service learning component to this unit where students shared their learning by running workshops for other students at their school to inspire them to take action for a sustainable future. Big shout out to all of the grade 2 students for championing sustainability, and also to their teachers for empowering them to take action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Holistic Global Citizenship: A Deep Dive Into Inspire Citizens’ Stories & Services 71 71 Holistic Global Citizenship: A Deep Dive Into Inspire Citizens’ Stories & Services full afaf1f29-ba0d-469b-984e-48d30ffba56d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/71 Guiding Question 

  • How do Inspire Citizens promote holistic global citizenship in schools around the world?


Key Takeaways

  1. Designing a systemic approach to holistic global citizenship through whole school programs
  2. Professional development for educators to build capacity for this work through the Global Citizenship Certificate program
  3. Inspiring stories from around the world of what this work looks like, sounds like, and feels like in schools just like yours

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question 

  • How do Inspire Citizens promote holistic global citizenship in schools around the world?


Key Takeaways

  1. Designing a systemic approach to holistic global citizenship through whole school programs
  2. Professional development for educators to build capacity for this work through the Global Citizenship Certificate program
  3. Inspiring stories from around the world of what this work looks like, sounds like, and feels like in schools just like yours

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1432 Guiding Question 

  • How do Inspire Citizens promote holistic global citizenship in schools around the world?


Key Takeaways

  1. Designing a systemic approach to holistic global citizenship through whole school programs
  2. Professional development for educators to build capacity for this work through the Global Citizenship Certificate program
  3. Inspiring stories from around the world of what this work looks like, sounds like, and feels like in schools just like yours

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empowering Genuine Impact & Global Citizenship Through Long-Term Community Partnerships 70 70 Empowering Genuine Impact & Global Citizenship Through Long-Term Community Partnerships full 1e6cf7cd-aa56-43e9-8a7c-fea2956fcb7d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/70 Guiding Question:
How might we create opportunities for our students to develop as leaders through their involvement in long-term community partnerships?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Developing deeper awareness and understanding through needs assessment 
  2. Sustainable student leadership models
  3. Project Management: start small, prototype, collect data, reflect, refine and grow your impact

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Angela & Sento from NIST in Bangkok. What I found most amazing about this conversation is the way these two student leaders are able to understand and articulate the importance of their work as global citizens. Join me as we talk about the service learning work that they are engaged in and passionate about, as well as their role as service learning leaders with ServiceCo. For context, ServiceCo is a student group made up of leaders from across their many service clubs who oversee the service learning initiatives across the school and provide leadership and guidance for this work. If you don’t have a student group like this at your school, listen and learn about the impact starting one would have.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:
How might we create opportunities for our students to develop as leaders through their involvement in long-term community partnerships?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Developing deeper awareness and understanding through needs assessment 
  2. Sustainable student leadership models
  3. Project Management: start small, prototype, collect data, reflect, refine and grow your impact

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Angela & Sento from NIST in Bangkok. What I found most amazing about this conversation is the way these two student leaders are able to understand and articulate the importance of their work as global citizens. Join me as we talk about the service learning work that they are engaged in and passionate about, as well as their role as service learning leaders with ServiceCo. For context, ServiceCo is a student group made up of leaders from across their many service clubs who oversee the service learning initiatives across the school and provide leadership and guidance for this work. If you don’t have a student group like this at your school, listen and learn about the impact starting one would have.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:23:45 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2430 Guiding Question:
How might we create opportunities for our students to develop as leaders through their involvement in long-term community partnerships?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Developing deeper awareness and understanding through needs assessment 
  2. Sustainable student leadership models
  3. Project Management: start small, prototype, collect data, reflect, refine and grow your impact

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Angela & Sento from NIST in Bangkok. What I found most amazing about this conversation is the way these two student leaders are able to understand and articulate the importance of their work as global citizens. Join me as we talk about the service learning work that they are engaged in and passionate about, as well as their role as service learning leaders with ServiceCo. For context, ServiceCo is a student group made up of leaders from across their many service clubs who oversee the service learning initiatives across the school and provide leadership and guidance for this work. If you don’t have a student group like this at your school, listen and learn about the impact starting one would have.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Global Citizen Filmmakers: Breaking Down Stereotypes Through Deep Community Connection 69 69 Global Citizen Filmmakers: Breaking Down Stereotypes Through Deep Community Connection full 694c4ebd-3d11-486d-82e4-f92636b64f8b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/69 Guiding Question:
How might we create media, share stories, and create deep, personal connections to dispel stereotypes within our communities?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of long-term, reciprocal community partnerships for schools
  2. The power of media to break down stereotypes as students take on the role of documentary filmmakers
  3. Using media to share stories of compassion and hope

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia where I have the pleasure of connecting with some internationally acclaimed documentary filmmakers Yesugen, Khuslen, Saranzaya, Ariuna, and Victor. These amazing and talented students were recognized for their documentary film that they created based around their long-standing community partnership with the Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen. The Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen is situated in the Khan-Uul district, an area characterized by a mix of urban development and traditional Mongolian culture. The soup kitchen plays a crucial role in the community by providing warm meals and essential support to the city's most vulnerable populations, including homeless and low-income families. Watch the film first and then join us for a conversation about community partnerships and how we might dispel stereotypes through positive use of media.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question:
How might we create media, share stories, and create deep, personal connections to dispel stereotypes within our communities?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of long-term, reciprocal community partnerships for schools
  2. The power of media to break down stereotypes as students take on the role of documentary filmmakers
  3. Using media to share stories of compassion and hope

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia where I have the pleasure of connecting with some internationally acclaimed documentary filmmakers Yesugen, Khuslen, Saranzaya, Ariuna, and Victor. These amazing and talented students were recognized for their documentary film that they created based around their long-standing community partnership with the Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen. The Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen is situated in the Khan-Uul district, an area characterized by a mix of urban development and traditional Mongolian culture. The soup kitchen plays a crucial role in the community by providing warm meals and essential support to the city's most vulnerable populations, including homeless and low-income families. Watch the film first and then join us for a conversation about community partnerships and how we might dispel stereotypes through positive use of media.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:08:44 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1668 Guiding Question:
How might we create media, share stories, and create deep, personal connections to dispel stereotypes within our communities?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of long-term, reciprocal community partnerships for schools
  2. The power of media to break down stereotypes as students take on the role of documentary filmmakers
  3. Using media to share stories of compassion and hope

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

On this episode, we are off to the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia where I have the pleasure of connecting with some internationally acclaimed documentary filmmakers Yesugen, Khuslen, Saranzaya, Ariuna, and Victor. These amazing and talented students were recognized for their documentary film that they created based around their long-standing community partnership with the Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen. The Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen is situated in the Khan-Uul district, an area characterized by a mix of urban development and traditional Mongolian culture. The soup kitchen plays a crucial role in the community by providing warm meals and essential support to the city's most vulnerable populations, including homeless and low-income families. Watch the film first and then join us for a conversation about community partnerships and how we might dispel stereotypes through positive use of media.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Compassionate Global Citizens: Words Can Have An Impact But Actions Are Stronger 68 68 Compassionate Global Citizens: Words Can Have An Impact But Actions Are Stronger full 98358171-943a-4e7f-9f76-f316a3eac6fe https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/68 Guiding Question: How do we develop compassion for ourselves, compassion for others, and compassion for nature, and how might we turn that compassion into action? 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Connecting the Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi with compassion for self
  2. The importance of compassion in school and cultivating a culture of compassion
  3. Peer to peer learning - multi-grade level collaboration to deepen our learning

***Stick around until the end of the episode for some amazing student reflections

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  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
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  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I am off to Saudi Arabia to connect with middle school students from ISG. My guests on this episode are Maria, Hyeonsu, Amelia, Amani and Sarah. At the time of recording, they were all in grade 7 except for Maria, who was in 8th grade. These students are part of the Compassion Club at the American School of Dhahran and have been working on a project called Operation Kindness. Join us as we talk about a recent compassion workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, and about how they were able to design a multi-grade-level collaboration working with fourth graders and first graders at their school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Get Magic Mind at 50% off with this Black Friday offer, available only through my link until December 6th: https://magicmind.com/impactltbf

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Guiding Question: How do we develop compassion for ourselves, compassion for others, and compassion for nature, and how might we turn that compassion into action? 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Connecting the Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi with compassion for self
  2. The importance of compassion in school and cultivating a culture of compassion
  3. Peer to peer learning - multi-grade level collaboration to deepen our learning

***Stick around until the end of the episode for some amazing student reflections

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I am off to Saudi Arabia to connect with middle school students from ISG. My guests on this episode are Maria, Hyeonsu, Amelia, Amani and Sarah. At the time of recording, they were all in grade 7 except for Maria, who was in 8th grade. These students are part of the Compassion Club at the American School of Dhahran and have been working on a project called Operation Kindness. Join us as we talk about a recent compassion workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, and about how they were able to design a multi-grade-level collaboration working with fourth graders and first graders at their school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Get Magic Mind at 50% off with this Black Friday offer, available only through my link until December 6th: https://magicmind.com/impactltbf

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:44:09 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1541 Guiding Question: How do we develop compassion for ourselves, compassion for others, and compassion for nature, and how might we turn that compassion into action? 

Key Takeaways:

  1. Connecting the Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi with compassion for self
  2. The importance of compassion in school and cultivating a culture of compassion
  3. Peer to peer learning - multi-grade level collaboration to deepen our learning

***Stick around until the end of the episode for some amazing student reflections

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I am off to Saudi Arabia to connect with middle school students from ISG. My guests on this episode are Maria, Hyeonsu, Amelia, Amani and Sarah. At the time of recording, they were all in grade 7 except for Maria, who was in 8th grade. These students are part of the Compassion Club at the American School of Dhahran and have been working on a project called Operation Kindness. Join us as we talk about a recent compassion workshop with Inspire Citizens facilitator Ivy Yan, and about how they were able to design a multi-grade-level collaboration working with fourth graders and first graders at their school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Get Magic Mind at 50% off with this Black Friday offer, available only through my link until December 6th: https://magicmind.com/impactltbf

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No NightCap: A Fun Solution to a Serious Problem with CEO Shirah Benarde 67 67 NightCap: A Fun Solution to a Serious Problem with CEO Shirah Benarde full d3498c24-8794-465d-87e3-84e2a9c2018f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/67 Essential Question:
How might we empower young entrepreneurs to design solutions for authentic real-world problems?

Key Takeaways:

  • Thinking about project based learning or service learning - Does the product or action address an authentic need? Do people want it?
  • Turning ideas into action
  • Collaboration: Building your team

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Shirah, a young entrepreneur and CEO of NightCap. NightCap, as Shirah describes it, is a fun solution to a serious problem. She shares how having something slipped into your drink is a much more serious problem than many are aware of. This is often due to the fact that most incidents do not get reported. This happened to one of her friends when she was a teenager, and she was inspired to design a product that deters bad actors and also serves as a method of prevention for having your drink tampered with when you are out having fun. With the help of her family, she was able to turn this idea into a successful business. Listen to learn more about her work to design the prototype, her experience on Dragons Den and her aspirations for the future of her business.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Essential Question:
How might we empower young entrepreneurs to design solutions for authentic real-world problems?

Key Takeaways:

  • Thinking about project based learning or service learning - Does the product or action address an authentic need? Do people want it?
  • Turning ideas into action
  • Collaboration: Building your team

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Shirah, a young entrepreneur and CEO of NightCap. NightCap, as Shirah describes it, is a fun solution to a serious problem. She shares how having something slipped into your drink is a much more serious problem than many are aware of. This is often due to the fact that most incidents do not get reported. This happened to one of her friends when she was a teenager, and she was inspired to design a product that deters bad actors and also serves as a method of prevention for having your drink tampered with when you are out having fun. With the help of her family, she was able to turn this idea into a successful business. Listen to learn more about her work to design the prototype, her experience on Dragons Den and her aspirations for the future of her business.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:24:13 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2024 Essential Question:
How might we empower young entrepreneurs to design solutions for authentic real-world problems?

Key Takeaways:

  • Thinking about project based learning or service learning - Does the product or action address an authentic need? Do people want it?
  • Turning ideas into action
  • Collaboration: Building your team

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Shirah, a young entrepreneur and CEO of NightCap. NightCap, as Shirah describes it, is a fun solution to a serious problem. She shares how having something slipped into your drink is a much more serious problem than many are aware of. This is often due to the fact that most incidents do not get reported. This happened to one of her friends when she was a teenager, and she was inspired to design a product that deters bad actors and also serves as a method of prevention for having your drink tampered with when you are out having fun. With the help of her family, she was able to turn this idea into a successful business. Listen to learn more about her work to design the prototype, her experience on Dragons Den and her aspirations for the future of her business.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration ENCORE: A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration bonus 84f6af92-df33-42e0-a52e-31feca3dc82c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-a-walk-to-water-leads-to-a-global-collaboration-552b7b1e-a0fe-4c02-86d4-a5e3bf265cb3 Essential Question:
Why is personal connection important when learning about global issues?

Key Takeaways:

  • Establishing community partnerships outside of our local community
  • The power of collaboration
  • Connecting with global issues that don’t present in our local community (in this case water scarcity)


If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Essential Question:
Why is personal connection important when learning about global issues?

Key Takeaways:

  • Establishing community partnerships outside of our local community
  • The power of collaboration
  • Connecting with global issues that don’t present in our local community (in this case water scarcity)


If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:31:33 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1637 Essential Question:
Why is personal connection important when learning about global issues?

Key Takeaways:

  • Establishing community partnerships outside of our local community
  • The power of collaboration
  • Connecting with global issues that don’t present in our local community (in this case water scarcity)


If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Learning From & Acting With Community Partners in Uganda 66 66 Learning From & Acting With Community Partners in Uganda full bae47fd5-cc8f-4f4e-883a-e5dd0235e97f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/66 Essential Question:
How might we empower students to build community connections as an extension of their learning in the classroom?

Key Takeaways:

  • Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into  an existing learning experience 
  • Extending learning beyond the classroom through community partnerships
  • How to break down a big global issue by exploring what this issue looks like, sounds like and feels like in our own communities
  • Celebrating and showcasing our learning in our community

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode, we visit the International School of Uganda to connect with grade 5 students to celebrate their work in the PYP exhibition. My guests Leah, Lila, Mya, Ariel, Reagan, & Fin share their story with me about how they connected with global issues that they cared about personally, designed their own inquiry, and went on a learning journey to become more deeply aware of these issues and how the impact their local community.  They participated in field trips and site visits around Uganda to connect and learn from community partners to determine an impactful action that they might be able to take to advocate for and raise awareness about these important issues. We had some technical difficulties with Internet connection during the interview, and in some places, our sound quality is not 100%, but I would encourage you to focus on the story and the transformative learning that these students were engaged in and shared out with their community at the PYP exhibition..

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Essential Question:
How might we empower students to build community connections as an extension of their learning in the classroom?

Key Takeaways:

  • Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into  an existing learning experience 
  • Extending learning beyond the classroom through community partnerships
  • How to break down a big global issue by exploring what this issue looks like, sounds like and feels like in our own communities
  • Celebrating and showcasing our learning in our community

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode, we visit the International School of Uganda to connect with grade 5 students to celebrate their work in the PYP exhibition. My guests Leah, Lila, Mya, Ariel, Reagan, & Fin share their story with me about how they connected with global issues that they cared about personally, designed their own inquiry, and went on a learning journey to become more deeply aware of these issues and how the impact their local community.  They participated in field trips and site visits around Uganda to connect and learn from community partners to determine an impactful action that they might be able to take to advocate for and raise awareness about these important issues. We had some technical difficulties with Internet connection during the interview, and in some places, our sound quality is not 100%, but I would encourage you to focus on the story and the transformative learning that these students were engaged in and shared out with their community at the PYP exhibition..

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:47:55 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1147 Essential Question:
How might we empower students to build community connections as an extension of their learning in the classroom?

Key Takeaways:

  • Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into  an existing learning experience 
  • Extending learning beyond the classroom through community partnerships
  • How to break down a big global issue by exploring what this issue looks like, sounds like and feels like in our own communities
  • Celebrating and showcasing our learning in our community

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Episode Summary
On this episode, we visit the International School of Uganda to connect with grade 5 students to celebrate their work in the PYP exhibition. My guests Leah, Lila, Mya, Ariel, Reagan, & Fin share their story with me about how they connected with global issues that they cared about personally, designed their own inquiry, and went on a learning journey to become more deeply aware of these issues and how the impact their local community.  They participated in field trips and site visits around Uganda to connect and learn from community partners to determine an impactful action that they might be able to take to advocate for and raise awareness about these important issues. We had some technical difficulties with Internet connection during the interview, and in some places, our sound quality is not 100%, but I would encourage you to focus on the story and the transformative learning that these students were engaged in and shared out with their community at the PYP exhibition..

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
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]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Student Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain ENCORE: Student Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain bonus db22f575-aa6f-48d8-88c4-59949270459e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-student-leadership-more-of-a-network-than-a-food-chain If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Essential Question
How are you inspiring and empowering student leaders in your school?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of designing school programs that develop leadership skills.
  2. The “how” of developing a student leadership program.
  3. The impact inspired student leaders will have in your school and in your community.


Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a discovery call at the link in the show notes to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Essential Question
How are you inspiring and empowering student leaders in your school?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of designing school programs that develop leadership skills.
  2. The “how” of developing a student leadership program.
  3. The impact inspired student leaders will have in your school and in your community.


Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a discovery call at the link in the show notes to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:05:38 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1940 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • Connect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettes
  • Access free resources for global citizenship education
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Essential Question
How are you inspiring and empowering student leaders in your school?

Key Takeaways:

  1. The importance of designing school programs that develop leadership skills.
  2. The “how” of developing a student leadership program.
  3. The impact inspired student leaders will have in your school and in your community.


Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a discovery call at the link in the show notes to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Upcycling & Tackling Fast Fashion at Tokyo International School 65 65 Upcycling & Tackling Fast Fashion at Tokyo International School full 03f52dbe-f771-4d86-9a53-4fb80bf0b133 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/65 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Skyler from Tokyo International School. At the time of recording this episode, she was finishing up grade 5, and had just wrapped up the PYP exhibition at her school. Skyler is passionate about fast fashion and its impact on Earth’s resource and sustainability. Listen to this episode to become more deeply aware of this issue that is so important to all of us, perhaps especially young people, and learn how we can all be part of the solution by making more sustainable choices when it comes to fashion.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Skyler from Tokyo International School. At the time of recording this episode, she was finishing up grade 5, and had just wrapped up the PYP exhibition at her school. Skyler is passionate about fast fashion and its impact on Earth’s resource and sustainability. Listen to this episode to become more deeply aware of this issue that is so important to all of us, perhaps especially young people, and learn how we can all be part of the solution by making more sustainable choices when it comes to fashion.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2024 19:10:24 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1815 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Skyler from Tokyo International School. At the time of recording this episode, she was finishing up grade 5, and had just wrapped up the PYP exhibition at her school. Skyler is passionate about fast fashion and its impact on Earth’s resource and sustainability. Listen to this episode to become more deeply aware of this issue that is so important to all of us, perhaps especially young people, and learn how we can all be part of the solution by making more sustainable choices when it comes to fashion.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda ENCORE: Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda bonus bd921c2f-15ed-46fb-a436-493d51918b24 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-taking-action-for-sdg-3-in-1st-grade-in-kigali-rwanda If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:21:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1332 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach new listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Keeping Service Learning Local at NIST: A Gateway to Community Engagement & Positive Change 64 64 Keeping Service Learning Local at NIST: A Gateway to Community Engagement & Positive Change full 1d731925-df6a-4737-98cd-2bc5e052fae4 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/64 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of developing global citizens and changemakers in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities, Inspired Experiences, and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Louisa, Rani, Tul, & Rena are students at NIST in Bangkok. They share a passion for environmental sustainability. Listen as they share about the diverse opportunities they have as students to engage in service learning, and how they are developing leadership skills through their involvement in community projects through their service clubs, and participation in Service Co, a student organization that oversees 50+ service clubs across campus. Service learning really is a gateway to community engagement and positive change and cultivates a changemaker mindset that will carry on beyond school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of developing global citizens and changemakers in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities, Inspired Experiences, and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Louisa, Rani, Tul, & Rena are students at NIST in Bangkok. They share a passion for environmental sustainability. Listen as they share about the diverse opportunities they have as students to engage in service learning, and how they are developing leadership skills through their involvement in community projects through their service clubs, and participation in Service Co, a student organization that oversees 50+ service clubs across campus. Service learning really is a gateway to community engagement and positive change and cultivates a changemaker mindset that will carry on beyond school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:54:57 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2039 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of developing global citizens and changemakers in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities, Inspired Experiences, and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Louisa, Rani, Tul, & Rena are students at NIST in Bangkok. They share a passion for environmental sustainability. Listen as they share about the diverse opportunities they have as students to engage in service learning, and how they are developing leadership skills through their involvement in community projects through their service clubs, and participation in Service Co, a student organization that oversees 50+ service clubs across campus. Service learning really is a gateway to community engagement and positive change and cultivates a changemaker mindset that will carry on beyond school.

A big shout out to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Use promo code IMPACTLT20 to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase.
https://magicmind.com/impactlt

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Community Collaboration Through Media, Engineering & Empathy ENCORE: Community Collaboration Through Media, Engineering & Empathy bonus dd2bbd6c-0f6f-4a27-8ba1-13fabfb70c98 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-community-collaboration-through-media-engineering-empathy If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
  • To connect and/or contribute to the students’ work in Tierra Bomba, please reach out to Inspire Citizens.
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment,  developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
  • To connect and/or contribute to the students’ work in Tierra Bomba, please reach out to Inspire Citizens.
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment,  developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:36:38 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2288 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment,  developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Compassion for Nature at the American School of Dhahran (ISG) 63 63 Compassion for Nature at the American School of Dhahran (ISG) full 38a4439d-e64c-4f62-95bb-494de5d2545b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/63 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

At the American School of Dhahran, an ISG school in Saudi Arabia, there is an initiative to develop compassion in the middle school. In collaboration with Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens, students participated in workshops that focused on compassion for self, compassion for others and compassion for nature. From there, students collaborated in groups to design projects, within their school, based on compassion. The student-led initiative that we are focusing on in this episode is Flipping the Switch for a Better Day led by grade 8 students, Apoovra, Maazen, and Rishi. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of developing compassion in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities, Inspired Experiences, and other ways to partner with us
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Episode Summary 

At the American School of Dhahran, an ISG school in Saudi Arabia, there is an initiative to develop compassion in the middle school. In collaboration with Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens, students participated in workshops that focused on compassion for self, compassion for others and compassion for nature. From there, students collaborated in groups to design projects, within their school, based on compassion. The student-led initiative that we are focusing on in this episode is Flipping the Switch for a Better Day led by grade 8 students, Apoovra, Maazen, and Rishi. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:10:01 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1579 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of developing compassion in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities, Inspired Experiences, and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

At the American School of Dhahran, an ISG school in Saudi Arabia, there is an initiative to develop compassion in the middle school. In collaboration with Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens, students participated in workshops that focused on compassion for self, compassion for others and compassion for nature. From there, students collaborated in groups to design projects, within their school, based on compassion. The student-led initiative that we are focusing on in this episode is Flipping the Switch for a Better Day led by grade 8 students, Apoovra, Maazen, and Rishi. Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs ENCORE: HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs bonus 2a9d0a14-d088-4faf-b5ca-d393232b0864 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-helpup-connecting-youth-with-local-ngos If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
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  • Email: contact@helpup.info
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Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2708 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Podcast About Podcasting With Aspiring 4th Grade Podcasters From FISW 62 62 A Podcast About Podcasting With Aspiring 4th Grade Podcasters From FISW full d4f75f6b-7c1a-4cfc-8a12-7ce28d13a45d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/62 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

Exciting things are happening at FISW. In the fourth grade classrooms of Chris Thompson and Molly Schuster, students are creating podcasts. They are leveraging their writing skills and learning new skills with technology to tell engaging stories about issues that they care about and changemakers who inspire them and using these podcasts to share their learning across the school community. Listen to learn more about the process and what they thought about this new unit. Special thanks to Chris and Molly for being guest hosts of this episode.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of inspiring some young podcasts in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Exciting things are happening at FISW. In the fourth grade classrooms of Chris Thompson and Molly Schuster, students are creating podcasts. They are leveraging their writing skills and learning new skills with technology to tell engaging stories about issues that they care about and changemakers who inspire them and using these podcasts to share their learning across the school community. Listen to learn more about the process and what they thought about this new unit. Special thanks to Chris and Molly for being guest hosts of this episode.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:35:30 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1849 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Thinking of inspiring some young podcasts in your classroom? Collaborate with Inspire Citizens and check out Inspired Coaching opportunities and other ways to partner with us
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Exciting things are happening at FISW. In the fourth grade classrooms of Chris Thompson and Molly Schuster, students are creating podcasts. They are leveraging their writing skills and learning new skills with technology to tell engaging stories about issues that they care about and changemakers who inspire them and using these podcasts to share their learning across the school community. Listen to learn more about the process and what they thought about this new unit. Special thanks to Chris and Molly for being guest hosts of this episode.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University bonus de6726f0-030b-443c-bea8-6ef9ed14e153 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-empowering-youth-activists-at-the-center-for-sustainable-futures-at-columbia-university If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • More information about the Climate Journal Project can be found here
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:22:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2496 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • More information about the Climate Journal Project can be found here
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration ENCORE: A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration bonus 96060f51-6a60-41a4-a5a7-da19c632549c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-a-walk-to-water-leads-to-a-global-collaboration If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:09:40 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1458 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No KRU: A Student-led Project to Promote Equity in Education in Thailand 61 61 KRU: A Student-led Project to Promote Equity in Education in Thailand full 0a669588-9e4e-4df6-b49f-b3087db0ab9e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/61 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 
Tim, a 10th grade student at ISBkk, recognized that the inequity he was witnessing in his home country of Thailand was largely due to inequity in the access that people have to quality education. He was inspired by a summer internship program that he attended and develop the project to collaborate with teachers at his school to provide training for aspiring educators entering the teaching profession in Thailand. Listen to learn about this amazing program and the reciprocal partnership that has developed between the Equitable Education Fund and ISBkk as a result of Tim’s work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 
Tim, a 10th grade student at ISBkk, recognized that the inequity he was witnessing in his home country of Thailand was largely due to inequity in the access that people have to quality education. He was inspired by a summer internship program that he attended and develop the project to collaborate with teachers at his school to provide training for aspiring educators entering the teaching profession in Thailand. Listen to learn about this amazing program and the reciprocal partnership that has developed between the Equitable Education Fund and ISBkk as a result of Tim’s work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:15:39 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1528 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 
Tim, a 10th grade student at ISBkk, recognized that the inequity he was witnessing in his home country of Thailand was largely due to inequity in the access that people have to quality education. He was inspired by a summer internship program that he attended and develop the project to collaborate with teachers at his school to provide training for aspiring educators entering the teaching profession in Thailand. Listen to learn about this amazing program and the reciprocal partnership that has developed between the Equitable Education Fund and ISBkk as a result of Tim’s work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Writing For Sustainability at UWC Maastricht 60 60 Writing For Sustainability at UWC Maastricht full af49e05d-450c-4e06-a772-2f8a99c1efe3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/60 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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At UWC Maastricht, Grade 5 students in Ms. Melissa‘s class are engaged in a writing unit. Not so unusual on the surface, but let’s explore this in more detail. Students first read a handful of different mentor texts from blog posts on zero waste, to poems for peace, Sylvia Duckworth posters, and Jory John books.  They focused on different ways that authors try to have an impact, whether it be evoking emotions, making connections, sharing new learning, changing the reader's perspective, taking action, or making them wonder.  They then chose an issue or topic they found motivating, from bullying, to promoting kindness, to the benefits of sports and healthy living, to encouraging students to learn a new language.  They then explored different possible audiences and formats.  What would it be like if it were a poster? Or a short article featured in our parent newsletter? Some even made a powerpoint for new students, to share with them everything they need to know about their school from a student's perspective.  Ms. Melissa led several mini-lessons to try out techniques that other authors use, from changing up the page layout to repeating key words, to introducing facts in an interesting way.  The final reflection and celebration included thinking back to their intention as an author, sharing their writing with multiple students across the year 6 classrooms and seeing how it was perceived by the audience.  They also read it at their student-led conference and got their parent's feedback.  They then had to see if the audience perceived it as they intended and in the future, what might they do to make this a closer match. Listen and learn more from the students about this writing experience that empowered them to explore an issue. They cared about and share their learning with their audience about sustainability.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

At UWC Maastricht, Grade 5 students in Ms. Melissa‘s class are engaged in a writing unit. Not so unusual on the surface, but let’s explore this in more detail. Students first read a handful of different mentor texts from blog posts on zero waste, to poems for peace, Sylvia Duckworth posters, and Jory John books.  They focused on different ways that authors try to have an impact, whether it be evoking emotions, making connections, sharing new learning, changing the reader's perspective, taking action, or making them wonder.  They then chose an issue or topic they found motivating, from bullying, to promoting kindness, to the benefits of sports and healthy living, to encouraging students to learn a new language.  They then explored different possible audiences and formats.  What would it be like if it were a poster? Or a short article featured in our parent newsletter? Some even made a powerpoint for new students, to share with them everything they need to know about their school from a student's perspective.  Ms. Melissa led several mini-lessons to try out techniques that other authors use, from changing up the page layout to repeating key words, to introducing facts in an interesting way.  The final reflection and celebration included thinking back to their intention as an author, sharing their writing with multiple students across the year 6 classrooms and seeing how it was perceived by the audience.  They also read it at their student-led conference and got their parent's feedback.  They then had to see if the audience perceived it as they intended and in the future, what might they do to make this a closer match. Listen and learn more from the students about this writing experience that empowered them to explore an issue. They cared about and share their learning with their audience about sustainability.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:47:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1640 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

At UWC Maastricht, Grade 5 students in Ms. Melissa‘s class are engaged in a writing unit. Not so unusual on the surface, but let’s explore this in more detail. Students first read a handful of different mentor texts from blog posts on zero waste, to poems for peace, Sylvia Duckworth posters, and Jory John books.  They focused on different ways that authors try to have an impact, whether it be evoking emotions, making connections, sharing new learning, changing the reader's perspective, taking action, or making them wonder.  They then chose an issue or topic they found motivating, from bullying, to promoting kindness, to the benefits of sports and healthy living, to encouraging students to learn a new language.  They then explored different possible audiences and formats.  What would it be like if it were a poster? Or a short article featured in our parent newsletter? Some even made a powerpoint for new students, to share with them everything they need to know about their school from a student's perspective.  Ms. Melissa led several mini-lessons to try out techniques that other authors use, from changing up the page layout to repeating key words, to introducing facts in an interesting way.  The final reflection and celebration included thinking back to their intention as an author, sharing their writing with multiple students across the year 6 classrooms and seeing how it was perceived by the audience.  They also read it at their student-led conference and got their parent's feedback.  They then had to see if the audience perceived it as they intended and in the future, what might they do to make this a closer match. Listen and learn more from the students about this writing experience that empowered them to explore an issue. They cared about and share their learning with their audience about sustainability.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: AI & the Critical Media Classroom with Dr. Nolan Higdon ENCORE: AI & the Critical Media Classroom with Dr. Nolan Higdon bonus 1d717661-a888-41d9-87af-5a9102fb05f4 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-ai-the-critical-media-classroom-with-dr-nolan-higdon If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2537 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Leadership Through Community Engagement At NIST 59 59 Leadership Through Community Engagement At NIST full 4c9bdf5d-ed8e-4067-9804-afbbcee3a5c9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/59 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode, I connect with service learning leaders Pooja, Maya, Minnie, & Poj. These young global citizens share an interest in service through the lens of unity, collaboration and humanitarianism. Listen to our conversation to hear about the multitude of options for students at NIST to engage in meaningful, impactful, and sustainable service through collaboration with diverse community partners in Thailand. We talk about the current projects and aspirations of the service clubs that they are personally involved with, as well as how they have developed as leaders through their work with their clubs and ServiceCo, a student-led organization within the school, who, among their many responsibilities, coordinate and offer leadership and oversight to the many initiatives happening across the school. How might we work together to create a culture of service within our own schools and empower students to take action for a more just equitable, joyful, and sustainable future?  Listen and be inspired.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode, I connect with service learning leaders Pooja, Maya, Minnie, & Poj. These young global citizens share an interest in service through the lens of unity, collaboration and humanitarianism. Listen to our conversation to hear about the multitude of options for students at NIST to engage in meaningful, impactful, and sustainable service through collaboration with diverse community partners in Thailand. We talk about the current projects and aspirations of the service clubs that they are personally involved with, as well as how they have developed as leaders through their work with their clubs and ServiceCo, a student-led organization within the school, who, among their many responsibilities, coordinate and offer leadership and oversight to the many initiatives happening across the school. How might we work together to create a culture of service within our own schools and empower students to take action for a more just equitable, joyful, and sustainable future?  Listen and be inspired.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:01:36 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2286 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode, I connect with service learning leaders Pooja, Maya, Minnie, & Poj. These young global citizens share an interest in service through the lens of unity, collaboration and humanitarianism. Listen to our conversation to hear about the multitude of options for students at NIST to engage in meaningful, impactful, and sustainable service through collaboration with diverse community partners in Thailand. We talk about the current projects and aspirations of the service clubs that they are personally involved with, as well as how they have developed as leaders through their work with their clubs and ServiceCo, a student-led organization within the school, who, among their many responsibilities, coordinate and offer leadership and oversight to the many initiatives happening across the school. How might we work together to create a culture of service within our own schools and empower students to take action for a more just equitable, joyful, and sustainable future?  Listen and be inspired.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School ENCORE: Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School bonus ea89977d-96c5-430d-b22b-6dce64299451 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-storytelling-for-social-justice-at-irondale-high-school-6b7f6051-6910-41d8-adbc-26d475469729 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
Oprah Winfrey said, “Everybody has a story. And there is something to be learned from every experience.” Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick fully embrace this with the mosaic of stories that they capture hiding in plain sight on their podcast Out of the Blocks.  I invite you to join me on this encore episode to hear about how this idea became a powerful learning experience for students and think about how the power of storytelling might transform your classroom. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
Oprah Winfrey said, “Everybody has a story. And there is something to be learned from every experience.” Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick fully embrace this with the mosaic of stories that they capture hiding in plain sight on their podcast Out of the Blocks.  I invite you to join me on this encore episode to hear about how this idea became a powerful learning experience for students and think about how the power of storytelling might transform your classroom. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1866 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
Oprah Winfrey said, “Everybody has a story. And there is something to be learned from every experience.” Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick fully embrace this with the mosaic of stories that they capture hiding in plain sight on their podcast Out of the Blocks.  I invite you to join me on this encore episode to hear about how this idea became a powerful learning experience for students and think about how the power of storytelling might transform your classroom. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No 4 Pillars of Mindful Service 58 58 4 Pillars of Mindful Service full 9b615edd-2da0-4967-9339-d85f5c0565ff https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/58 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Update: Aya’s paper got published! You can read it here. It is article number 4 in the 10th issue of the Intercultural Connector. Congratulations to Aya on this amazing accomplishment.
  • New from Inspire Citizens: Inspired Coaching & Inspired Experiences 
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs whole-school service learning programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

It was so amazing to meet Aya from the International School of Kigali in Rwanda and learn about her passion for mindful service and how it connects to intercultural competency. Her 4 pillars of mindful service would be a great starting point for any school designing a service learning program, or evaluating the impact of their partnerships. How might we engage as listeners, connect with communities from a place of equality, build relationships, establish trust and collaboratively design actions that have positive impact and develop reciprocal partnerships? Listen to find out.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Update: Aya’s paper got published! You can read it here. It is article number 4 in the 10th issue of the Intercultural Connector. Congratulations to Aya on this amazing accomplishment.
  • New from Inspire Citizens: Inspired Coaching & Inspired Experiences 
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs whole-school service learning programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

It was so amazing to meet Aya from the International School of Kigali in Rwanda and learn about her passion for mindful service and how it connects to intercultural competency. Her 4 pillars of mindful service would be a great starting point for any school designing a service learning program, or evaluating the impact of their partnerships. How might we engage as listeners, connect with communities from a place of equality, build relationships, establish trust and collaboratively design actions that have positive impact and develop reciprocal partnerships? Listen to find out.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 21:45:58 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1942 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Update: Aya’s paper got published! You can read it here. It is article number 4 in the 10th issue of the Intercultural Connector. Congratulations to Aya on this amazing accomplishment.
  • New from Inspire Citizens: Inspired Coaching & Inspired Experiences 
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs whole-school service learning programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

It was so amazing to meet Aya from the International School of Kigali in Rwanda and learn about her passion for mindful service and how it connects to intercultural competency. Her 4 pillars of mindful service would be a great starting point for any school designing a service learning program, or evaluating the impact of their partnerships. How might we engage as listeners, connect with communities from a place of equality, build relationships, establish trust and collaboratively design actions that have positive impact and develop reciprocal partnerships? Listen to find out.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Age & Gender are NOT Barriers to being a Changemaker: A Conversation with Namya Joshi ENCORE: Age & Gender are NOT Barriers to being a Changemaker: A Conversation with Namya Joshi bonus b3afde96-cc02-4224-a94c-ede6f60806a8 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-age-gender-are-not-barriers-to-being-a-changemaker-a-conversation-with-namya-joshi If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 10:08:30 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2044 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Gr. 3 Students at COJOWA Support Local Farmers - A Service Learning Story ENCORE: Gr. 3 Students at COJOWA Support Local Farmers - A Service Learning Story bonus fea778be-3d58-4734-b756-b0138d38f500 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-gr-3-students-at-cojowa-support-local-farmers-a-service-learning-story If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This reciprocal partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This reciprocal partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:11:16 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1600 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This reciprocal partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Empowering Students to Create Inclusive Communities: Reconnecting with STAND at ISH ENCORE: Empowering Students to Create Inclusive Communities: Reconnecting with STAND at ISH bonus 60296e5e-4ade-40ec-89a6-e2a219ada359 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-empowering-students-to-create-inclusive-communities-reconnecting-with-stand-at-ish If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
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Episode Summary 
On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 
On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:32:59 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2531 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 
On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Creating a Changemaker Culture in Budapest at AISB 57 57 Creating a Changemaker Culture in Budapest at AISB full 58c1fb44-76a5-4a7e-9943-74b221625b9a https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/57 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • To learn more about the Base 10 Changemaker Summit being held in Munich Germany on May 23-25, or to find out how to get involved, check out this blog post or email Kathryn Berkman - kberkman@mis-munich.de
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Episode Summary 

Our story begins in 2023 when a group changemakers from AISB in Budapest, Hungary had the opportunity to attend the student-led changemaker conference in Germany at FIS. The seeds were planted, and when the students got back to their school, things began to sprout. Listen to this episode to meet Cemre, Misi, Somin, and Lara to hear what they have been up to as leaders and changemakers in their school, their aspirations for the future, and the growing changemaker culture at AISB.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • To learn more about the Base 10 Changemaker Summit being held in Munich Germany on May 23-25, or to find out how to get involved, check out this blog post or email Kathryn Berkman - kberkman@mis-munich.de
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
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Episode Summary 

Our story begins in 2023 when a group changemakers from AISB in Budapest, Hungary had the opportunity to attend the student-led changemaker conference in Germany at FIS. The seeds were planted, and when the students got back to their school, things began to sprout. Listen to this episode to meet Cemre, Misi, Somin, and Lara to hear what they have been up to as leaders and changemakers in their school, their aspirations for the future, and the growing changemaker culture at AISB.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:12:36 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2535 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • To learn more about the Base 10 Changemaker Summit being held in Munich Germany on May 23-25, or to find out how to get involved, check out this blog post or email Kathryn Berkman - kberkman@mis-munich.de
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Our story begins in 2023 when a group changemakers from AISB in Budapest, Hungary had the opportunity to attend the student-led changemaker conference in Germany at FIS. The seeds were planted, and when the students got back to their school, things began to sprout. Listen to this episode to meet Cemre, Misi, Somin, and Lara to hear what they have been up to as leaders and changemakers in their school, their aspirations for the future, and the growing changemaker culture at AISB.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia bonus c92186d7-0528-4e61-a5d2-08abebecc49c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-media-for-impact-sustainable-development-with-es-students-from-malaysia-fed1b287-a666-4362-a270-4dc51a8d09e5 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this encore episode we are going all the way back to our 4th ever podcast where I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. These students would actually be in middle school now. On this episode, we discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this encore episode we are going all the way back to our 4th ever podcast where I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. These students would actually be in middle school now. On this episode, we discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:35:24 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1380 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this encore episode we are going all the way back to our 4th ever podcast where I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. These students would actually be in middle school now. On this episode, we discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No AYMUN - Starting a Youth-led MUN Conference 56 56 AYMUN - Starting a Youth-led MUN Conference full 22290fe3-b3b7-45a6-b4fa-fe024e491ed9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/56 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

AYMUN stands for Aspiring Youth Model United Nations. Noah, my guest this week, is passionate about debate and MUN. Listen how he and his friends are breaking down barriers and inspiring cross cultural collaboration to make MUN more accessible to any who want to participate and entirely youth lead. Learn more and register for their next conference at the links below.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
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Episode Summary 

AYMUN stands for Aspiring Youth Model United Nations. Noah, my guest this week, is passionate about debate and MUN. Listen how he and his friends are breaking down barriers and inspiring cross cultural collaboration to make MUN more accessible to any who want to participate and entirely youth lead. Learn more and register for their next conference at the links below.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:28:49 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1415 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to scott@inspirecitizens.org for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

AYMUN stands for Aspiring Youth Model United Nations. Noah, my guest this week, is passionate about debate and MUN. Listen how he and his friends are breaking down barriers and inspiring cross cultural collaboration to make MUN more accessible to any who want to participate and entirely youth lead. Learn more and register for their next conference at the links below.


Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Grade 5 Students in Hanoi Become Community Action Leaders 55 55 Grade 5 Students in Hanoi Become Community Action Leaders full e552c1b2-6ae1-4815-a3cd-fd1c8cc0b1c6 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/55 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

Harry, David, Ngoc Tu & Ido are fifth grade students at Hanoi International School. Listen how the book A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park and a virtual visit from one of our podcast changemakers, Nkoba, inspired them to become community leaders and take action to work towards achieving SDG target 6.1 ensuring universal and equitable access to safe water.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

Harry, David, Ngoc Tu & Ido are fifth grade students at Hanoi International School. Listen how the book A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park and a virtual visit from one of our podcast changemakers, Nkoba, inspired them to become community leaders and take action to work towards achieving SDG target 6.1 ensuring universal and equitable access to safe water.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:32:37 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1663 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

Harry, David, Ngoc Tu & Ido are fifth grade students at Hanoi International School. Listen how the book A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park and a virtual visit from one of our podcast changemakers, Nkoba, inspired them to become community leaders and take action to work towards achieving SDG target 6.1 ensuring universal and equitable access to safe water.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No What Sparks a Changemaker Journey? 54 54 What Sparks a Changemaker Journey? full 09c66988-1a24-46df-a7f6-cd1afdd76cc1 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/54 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:23:16 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2436 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Revisiting the Beginnings of the FIS Changemaker Conference ENCORE: Revisiting the Beginnings of the FIS Changemaker Conference bonus cb785e66-0a47-48a8-916f-70317c81a784 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-revisiting-the-beginnings-of-the-fis-changemaker-conference If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

The student-led Changemaker Conference in 2022 at FIS started a movement and it is amazing to see similar conferences popping up in different regions like Doha and Budapest. If you are interested in being involved in this year‘s conference, it is being held in Munich in May 2024 and you can learn more at this link. This is a great opportunity for aspiring changemakers to make connections, develop new skills and move forward on their changemaker journey.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

The student-led Changemaker Conference in 2022 at FIS started a movement and it is amazing to see similar conferences popping up in different regions like Doha and Budapest. If you are interested in being involved in this year‘s conference, it is being held in Munich in May 2024 and you can learn more at this link. This is a great opportunity for aspiring changemakers to make connections, develop new skills and move forward on their changemaker journey.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:08:46 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1761 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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Episode Summary 

The student-led Changemaker Conference in 2022 at FIS started a movement and it is amazing to see similar conferences popping up in different regions like Doha and Budapest. If you are interested in being involved in this year‘s conference, it is being held in Munich in May 2024 and you can learn more at this link. This is a great opportunity for aspiring changemakers to make connections, develop new skills and move forward on their changemaker journey.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Community of Aspiring Rocket Scientists in Olympia, Washington 53 53 A Community of Aspiring Rocket Scientists in Olympia, Washington full a6396280-4c3f-416a-a8f0-079dfbf35111 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/53 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

This episode is all about rocket science. Meet members of the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and learn how they are following their passions for science, math and engineering, applying their learning in a fun and engaging way, and building 21st century skills by creating a community for aspiring rocket scientists at their school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Learn more about the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and become a sponsor by clicking this link. You can even get your logo on one of their rockets.
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

This episode is all about rocket science. Meet members of the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and learn how they are following their passions for science, math and engineering, applying their learning in a fun and engaging way, and building 21st century skills by creating a community for aspiring rocket scientists at their school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1786 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Learn more about the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and become a sponsor by clicking this link. You can even get your logo on one of their rockets.
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

This episode is all about rocket science. Meet members of the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and learn how they are following their passions for science, math and engineering, applying their learning in a fun and engaging way, and building 21st century skills by creating a community for aspiring rocket scientists at their school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Lying Dead: A Film Noir from the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival 52 52 Lying Dead: A Film Noir from the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival full f4dfa521-0314-4809-a432-82d6f20728a2 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/52 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Watch the film Lying Dead, winner of Best Picture at the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival 
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Episode Summary 

A detective is called to investigate the murder of an environmental innovator. Details begin to emerge that raise questions about the truth of these seemingly sustainable practices. Listen to learn more as we meet the students behind this award-winning film.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Watch the film Lying Dead, winner of Best Picture at the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

A detective is called to investigate the murder of an environmental innovator. Details begin to emerge that raise questions about the truth of these seemingly sustainable practices. Listen to learn more as we meet the students behind this award-winning film.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:18:13 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2630 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Watch the film Lying Dead, winner of Best Picture at the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

A detective is called to investigate the murder of an environmental innovator. Details begin to emerge that raise questions about the truth of these seemingly sustainable practices. Listen to learn more as we meet the students behind this award-winning film.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: The Importance & Value of Community Engagement ENCORE: The Importance & Value of Community Engagement bonus 81c498cb-484d-4351-bd7d-46fa7a58ac2e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-the-importance-value-of-community-engagement If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the international school community. This time though, they selected a student and any who were in attendance would tell you they made the right choice. Said grew up attending international schools in Cairo and Beirut and is currently in his first year as an undergraduate at Harvard University. You might’ve heard of it. In our conversation, Said talks about how it was his community involvement, not academics, that led him to where he is today and really shaped his life so far. Join me as we look at how passion and drive for change can be transformed into sustainable  policies that improve our communities, and how involving students is such an important part of shaping our desired future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the international school community. This time though, they selected a student and any who were in attendance would tell you they made the right choice. Said grew up attending international schools in Cairo and Beirut and is currently in his first year as an undergraduate at Harvard University. You might’ve heard of it. In our conversation, Said talks about how it was his community involvement, not academics, that led him to where he is today and really shaped his life so far. Join me as we look at how passion and drive for change can be transformed into sustainable  policies that improve our communities, and how involving students is such an important part of shaping our desired future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:33:07 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1744 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the international school community. This time though, they selected a student and any who were in attendance would tell you they made the right choice. Said grew up attending international schools in Cairo and Beirut and is currently in his first year as an undergraduate at Harvard University. You might’ve heard of it. In our conversation, Said talks about how it was his community involvement, not academics, that led him to where he is today and really shaped his life so far. Join me as we look at how passion and drive for change can be transformed into sustainable  policies that improve our communities, and how involving students is such an important part of shaping our desired future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS ENCORE: Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS bonus 7573080d-be6e-46bd-af3a-cdcf7fc4c4b0 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-77f57f65-48d8-46d4-b9f9-765785e6ffa8 you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
  • Listen to Evelyn & Subin’s full podcast here
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Episode Summary
On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss their experiences honing their interview skills, drawing on pre-existing tools from narrative writing, and utilizing active listening to successfully amplify the stories of people in their community who often go unnoticed, and are quietly having an impact in their daily lives. What stories might we uncover in our own communities if we take time to stop, engage and actively listen?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


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Episode Summary
On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss their experiences honing their interview skills, drawing on pre-existing tools from narrative writing, and utilizing active listening to successfully amplify the stories of people in their community who often go unnoticed, and are quietly having an impact in their daily lives. What stories might we uncover in our own communities if we take time to stop, engage and actively listen?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:58:37 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1492 you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Dec. 2! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
  • Listen to Evelyn & Subin’s full podcast here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss their experiences honing their interview skills, drawing on pre-existing tools from narrative writing, and utilizing active listening to successfully amplify the stories of people in their community who often go unnoticed, and are quietly having an impact in their daily lives. What stories might we uncover in our own communities if we take time to stop, engage and actively listen?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Sustainability and…Chickens? 51 51 Sustainability and…Chickens? full e89f8de2-7001-49a6-8c82-bc0b30d9049c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/51 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary
Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:58:02 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1331 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary
Yes…chickens! Jazlyn & Deniz are two changemakers from Frankfurt International School. They share a passion for animals and designed a project to help students learn about sustainability through having chickens in their outdoor learning area at school. This project involved so much cool learning from research skills, design skills and developing a pitch for school leaders to bring their idea to life. How might chickens impact learning and our understanding of sustainability? Listen to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: A Student-Led Focus on Well-Being ENCORE: A Student-Led Focus on Well-Being bonus 57a08a0d-23b3-4296-825d-d41237f194f9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-a-student-led-focus-on-well-being If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Thank you to The International Educator for featuring this episode 
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Episode Summary
Sophia, my guest this week on the podcast, is a senior at BCIS in Beijing. At the time of recording, she was wrapping up her sophomore year and we discussed her personal project for MYP. Sophia is passionate about wellness and feels that students don’t always have access to the information and services they need to support their physical and mental health. She recognized this authentic community need and partnered with a migrant children’s school in Beijing to develop a workshop for young students there. Join us as we celebrate the successes of this project and how a further connection with Peking University and an opportunity at her own school might lead to greater impact as this work continues.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Dec. 2! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Thank you to The International Educator for featuring this episode 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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Episode Summary
Sophia, my guest this week on the podcast, is a senior at BCIS in Beijing. At the time of recording, she was wrapping up her sophomore year and we discussed her personal project for MYP. Sophia is passionate about wellness and feels that students don’t always have access to the information and services they need to support their physical and mental health. She recognized this authentic community need and partnered with a migrant children’s school in Beijing to develop a workshop for young students there. Join us as we celebrate the successes of this project and how a further connection with Peking University and an opportunity at her own school might lead to greater impact as this work continues.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:46:21 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1914 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Dec. 2! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
  • Thank you to The International Educator for featuring this episode 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
Sophia, my guest this week on the podcast, is a senior at BCIS in Beijing. At the time of recording, she was wrapping up her sophomore year and we discussed her personal project for MYP. Sophia is passionate about wellness and feels that students don’t always have access to the information and services they need to support their physical and mental health. She recognized this authentic community need and partnered with a migrant children’s school in Beijing to develop a workshop for young students there. Join us as we celebrate the successes of this project and how a further connection with Peking University and an opportunity at her own school might lead to greater impact as this work continues.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain ENCORE: Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain bonus 95af9b1f-b775-47db-b1d4-5c5e82a005f9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-leadership-more-of-a-network-than-a-food-chain If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a call to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a call to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:19:58 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1804 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch Dec. 2! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
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Episode Summary
My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a call to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Tackling SDG Target 6.2 One Toilet at a Time ENCORE: Tackling SDG Target 6.2 One Toilet at a Time bonus ebee5a02-4877-412e-ac04-06f5e904b7a3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-0e4e52b4-97c1-49fb-a1d5-4368daa8fc3b If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach UN World Toilet Day this month I wanted to revisit Caity”s story. Caity and the Toilet Twinning Group (TTC) at Frankfurt International School recently received the 11th Toilet Twinning certificate for FIS and it is twinned with a toilet in South Sudan. In South Sudan, only 10% of the population has access to safely managed sanitation, according to WHO and UNICEF. Drinking dirty and contaminated water leads to water borne diseases such as cholera and other diarrheal diseases, a leading cause of death among children in the country. South Sudanese women and girls face the hardest challenge with enrolment, retention, and education completion remain low.


Caity, along with members of the TTC, ran a glitter tattoo stand at the recent Applefest. This created so much awareness about building toilets that Caity has come home with even higher numbers of bottles (another way the group fundraises). This means TTG@FIS will be able to twin more toilets for International Toilet Day on November 19th to make a difference in the lives of women, girls and communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach UN World Toilet Day this month I wanted to revisit Caity”s story. Caity and the Toilet Twinning Group (TTC) at Frankfurt International School recently received the 11th Toilet Twinning certificate for FIS and it is twinned with a toilet in South Sudan. In South Sudan, only 10% of the population has access to safely managed sanitation, according to WHO and UNICEF. Drinking dirty and contaminated water leads to water borne diseases such as cholera and other diarrheal diseases, a leading cause of death among children in the country. South Sudanese women and girls face the hardest challenge with enrolment, retention, and education completion remain low.


Caity, along with members of the TTC, ran a glitter tattoo stand at the recent Applefest. This created so much awareness about building toilets that Caity has come home with even higher numbers of bottles (another way the group fundraises). This means TTG@FIS will be able to twin more toilets for International Toilet Day on November 19th to make a difference in the lives of women, girls and communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:48:04 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1227 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach UN World Toilet Day this month I wanted to revisit Caity”s story. Caity and the Toilet Twinning Group (TTC) at Frankfurt International School recently received the 11th Toilet Twinning certificate for FIS and it is twinned with a toilet in South Sudan. In South Sudan, only 10% of the population has access to safely managed sanitation, according to WHO and UNICEF. Drinking dirty and contaminated water leads to water borne diseases such as cholera and other diarrheal diseases, a leading cause of death among children in the country. South Sudanese women and girls face the hardest challenge with enrolment, retention, and education completion remain low.


Caity, along with members of the TTC, ran a glitter tattoo stand at the recent Applefest. This created so much awareness about building toilets that Caity has come home with even higher numbers of bottles (another way the group fundraises). This means TTG@FIS will be able to twin more toilets for International Toilet Day on November 19th to make a difference in the lives of women, girls and communities.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Love Letter To Nature - An Inspire Citizens Eco-Media Experience 50 50 A Love Letter To Nature - An Inspire Citizens Eco-Media Experience full 7ae1a51f-4632-429d-a8ea-ad6adfd53d81 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/50 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Enjoy photos from the exhibition that the students created in this vignette
  • See student examples from  Inspire Citizens Eco-Media programs here
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Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Enjoy photos from the exhibition that the students created in this vignette
  • See student examples from  Inspire Citizens Eco-Media programs here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:23:51 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2025 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Enjoy photos from the exhibition that the students created in this vignette
  • See student examples from  Inspire Citizens Eco-Media programs here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

At the end of the 22-23 school year, Seoul Foreign School paused their academic schedule for Discovery Week. This is an off-schedule week where students choose learning experiences in Korea and abroad. Juniors Jenna & Jia chose Eco-Photography facilitated by Ivy Yan from Inspire Citizens. Listen as they share their experiences, and the impact the program had on their connection to nature and their overall well-being.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Wellbeing at FIS - A Changemaker Story 49 49 Wellbeing at FIS - A Changemaker Story full f03201f7-3ad7-49e0-a439-9bfa76ebb641 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/49 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:12:46 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1666 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I catch up with Ferdinand and Thomas from Frankfurt International School. Both of these dedicated young men have been involved with the Changemaker Conference at FIS from the beginning and their passion is wellbeing. They have been working with Dr. Douglas Walker on a project called Peace of Mind. Press play to learn more.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No The Toddle Service Learning Summit 48 48 The Toddle Service Learning Summit full 9b8aea11-c6dc-4ed1-bde9-1ca62930c2e4 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/48 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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On this episode, I connect with Rachel from Toddle to get ready for the Service Learning Summit on October 14, 2023—where you can join to learn to empower students to take meaningful action. Join Cathryn Berger Kaye, Tara Merks, and many others, in these practical workshops organised to transform school MYP communities. 


At the summit, you’ll learn to:

  • Seamlessly integrate Service as Action into your curriculum
  • Empower students to create real impact in their communities
  • Use ready-to-implement tools to inspire change right away

Grab your free spot at the summit: https://hubs.li/Q023n9L20


The Service Learning Summit is hosted by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching-learning platform for schools following the IB or UbD® curriculum frameworks and is used by 40,000+ teachers around the world. Toddle empowers teachers to work together and better for curriculum planning, student portfolios, assessments, reports, and family communication - all from one intuitive interface! To find out how your school can utilise the platform, book a demo using this link: https://hubs.li/Q023n9Ly0

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Rachel from Toddle to get ready for the Service Learning Summit on October 14, 2023—where you can join to learn to empower students to take meaningful action. Join Cathryn Berger Kaye, Tara Merks, and many others, in these practical workshops organised to transform school MYP communities. 


At the summit, you’ll learn to:

  • Seamlessly integrate Service as Action into your curriculum
  • Empower students to create real impact in their communities
  • Use ready-to-implement tools to inspire change right away

Grab your free spot at the summit: https://hubs.li/Q023n9L20


The Service Learning Summit is hosted by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching-learning platform for schools following the IB or UbD® curriculum frameworks and is used by 40,000+ teachers around the world. Toddle empowers teachers to work together and better for curriculum planning, student portfolios, assessments, reports, and family communication - all from one intuitive interface! To find out how your school can utilise the platform, book a demo using this link: https://hubs.li/Q023n9Ly0

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1169 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
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  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Rachel from Toddle to get ready for the Service Learning Summit on October 14, 2023—where you can join to learn to empower students to take meaningful action. Join Cathryn Berger Kaye, Tara Merks, and many others, in these practical workshops organised to transform school MYP communities. 


At the summit, you’ll learn to:

  • Seamlessly integrate Service as Action into your curriculum
  • Empower students to create real impact in their communities
  • Use ready-to-implement tools to inspire change right away

Grab your free spot at the summit: https://hubs.li/Q023n9L20


The Service Learning Summit is hosted by Toddle. Toddle is an all-in-one teaching-learning platform for schools following the IB or UbD® curriculum frameworks and is used by 40,000+ teachers around the world. Toddle empowers teachers to work together and better for curriculum planning, student portfolios, assessments, reports, and family communication - all from one intuitive interface! To find out how your school can utilise the platform, book a demo using this link: https://hubs.li/Q023n9Ly0

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? ENCORE: Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? bonus b5282b6f-aeaa-4971-a609-7019713f7088 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-could-you-give-up-your-smartphone-for-a-week If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked above in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked above in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:15:51 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2119 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked above in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda 47 47 Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda full 51712b44-69fc-4da2-8a50-7d1b3d3781bc https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/47 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1226 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I meet Dana & Yani. At the time of recording, they were 1st grade students at the International School of Kigali, Rwanda. Their learning in class integrated SDG 3, good health and well-being. They explored the many facets of wellness, and investigated a variety of practices to improve the well-being of both themselves and their community. These students, along with their classmates, became experts, and ran workshops for older students, teachers, and the parent community to share their learning, and to highlight the importance of good health and well-being. They even share one of their favorite mindfulness practices at the end of the episode. As you listen, consider what will-being practices might be a good fit in your community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Constellation Leadership & Dispelling Autism Stereotypes at BCIS ENCORE: Constellation Leadership & Dispelling Autism Stereotypes at BCIS bonus 931977fa-1ff6-4517-955a-6687a7755b03 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-constellation-leadership-dispelling-autism-stereotypes-at-bcis If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

At Beijing City International School, Maggie is a student-leader of a high school club called Unlock. The mission of Unlock is to raise awareness and dispel myths and stereotypes about autism while giving students an opportunity to work firsthand with students with autism to discover their talents and strengths. Join us as Maggie talks about her journey to becoming a leader and how she uses constellation leadership and the power of gratitude to empower and truly unlock the potential of members of her club to have an impact in her community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

At Beijing City International School, Maggie is a student-leader of a high school club called Unlock. The mission of Unlock is to raise awareness and dispel myths and stereotypes about autism while giving students an opportunity to work firsthand with students with autism to discover their talents and strengths. Join us as Maggie talks about her journey to becoming a leader and how she uses constellation leadership and the power of gratitude to empower and truly unlock the potential of members of her club to have an impact in her community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:37:40 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2408 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary 

At Beijing City International School, Maggie is a student-leader of a high school club called Unlock. The mission of Unlock is to raise awareness and dispel myths and stereotypes about autism while giving students an opportunity to work firsthand with students with autism to discover their talents and strengths. Join us as Maggie talks about her journey to becoming a leader and how she uses constellation leadership and the power of gratitude to empower and truly unlock the potential of members of her club to have an impact in her community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Community Collaboration Through Media, Engineering & Empathy 46 46 Community Collaboration Through Media, Engineering & Empathy full 8d59876e-30c0-42f0-b31c-134afd1a8d0b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/46 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
  • To connect and/or contribute to the students’ work in Tierra Bomba, please reach out to Inspire Citizens.
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Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment, developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
  • To connect and/or contribute to the students’ work in Tierra Bomba, please reach out to Inspire Citizens.
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment, developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:33:20 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2288 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • At the time of publishing, COJOWA is working on permission from all parties to share the documentary that the students created. Stay tuned. Hopefully we will be able to share the documentary soon.
  • If you would like to learn more about this project you can read more here.
  • To connect and/or contribute to the students’ work in Tierra Bomba, please reach out to Inspire Citizens.
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

On this episode, I connect with Isabella, Miguel, Sebastian, Indalecio & Susana, recent graduates of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia. Listen how these students, as part of an integrated unit that combined Spanish and sociales (social studies), connected with a local community, conducted a needs assessment, developed a collaborative partnership, and used their expertise to design and prototype solutions. Listen as they discuss the project and the roles they took on as part of the collaboration.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China ENCORE: Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China bonus 5e3a7433-b7c9-48f4-b19a-c9edaec260da https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-reimagining-service-learning-at-xlis-in-xi-an-china-772c0e1e-f615-4a38-932a-4c09e96830c6 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • If you missed Episode 2 with Nantume and Nkoba you can listen here to find out more about the well project in their village in Uganda. 
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Episode Summary 

As we begin a new school year, there is bound to be lots of buzz as students plan CAS, service and personal projects at schools across the globe. I thought this was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Jarry, Corina and Amy from XLIS. Hopefully this podcast can empower students and educators to dream big, design a plan and take action when it comes to service initiatives this school year.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • If you missed Episode 2 with Nantume and Nkoba you can listen here to find out more about the well project in their village in Uganda. 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

As we begin a new school year, there is bound to be lots of buzz as students plan CAS, service and personal projects at schools across the globe. I thought this was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Jarry, Corina and Amy from XLIS. Hopefully this podcast can empower students and educators to dream big, design a plan and take action when it comes to service initiatives this school year.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:13:15 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1938 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • If you missed Episode 2 with Nantume and Nkoba you can listen here to find out more about the well project in their village in Uganda. 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

As we begin a new school year, there is bound to be lots of buzz as students plan CAS, service and personal projects at schools across the globe. I thought this was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Jarry, Corina and Amy from XLIS. Hopefully this podcast can empower students and educators to dream big, design a plan and take action when it comes to service initiatives this school year.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs 45 45 HelpUp - Connecting Youth with Local NGOs full 2e9973cb-fb8d-4817-8a17-2f368b165a84 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/45 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
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  • Email: contact@helpup.info
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Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:06:45 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2708 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect, follow and collaborate with HelpUp
  • Instagram: @help_up__
  • Linkedin: helpupapp
  • Email: contact@helpup.info
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

Youth sometimes are thought of through the lens of a stereotype that paints a picture of screen-addicted partiers who are disconnected from local and global issues. This is certainly not the case for my guests Alex and Marta from Barcelona. They contend that many young people are passionate about global issues, and are eager and enthusiastic for opportunities to be part of the solution. As high school students, they identified a challenge for young people in getting connected with NGOs, and other organizations that lead impactful, sustainable work in our communities. They, along with their colleagues at HelpUp, decided to take action and do something about this. They have created the app, HelpUp, to connect young people with NGOs to create opportunities for meaningful volunteer work. Join me as they discuss their experience and learning as entrepreneurs, their international recognition, and their aspirations for the future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Conversation with Nolan Higdon about Civil Discourse & Critical Media Literacy ENCORE: Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Conversation with Nolan Higdon about Civil Discourse & Critical Media Literacy bonus 3aa954c7-0d43-4924-a8ed-a0ecd12f194d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-let-s-agree-to-disagree-a-conversation-with-nolan-higdon-about-civil-discourse-critical-media-literacy If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Nolan’s book “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” is a highly recommended resource. 
  • Nolan”s Substack
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

In this episode we break from our usual format and I have a conversation with Nolan Higdon. Nolan is an author and university lecturer at Merrill College and the education department at the University of California Santa Cruz. His areas of focus are podcasting, digital culture, news media history and critical media literacy. At Inspire Citizens we are passionate about critical media literacy and bringing these important tools into classrooms and so much of Nolan‘s work, including his new book, “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” connects so well with our student media programs. How are we integrating media into our units? Join us to find out more about the what, so what and now what of critical media literacy.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Nolan’s book “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” is a highly recommended resource. 
  • Nolan”s Substack
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

In this episode we break from our usual format and I have a conversation with Nolan Higdon. Nolan is an author and university lecturer at Merrill College and the education department at the University of California Santa Cruz. His areas of focus are podcasting, digital culture, news media history and critical media literacy. At Inspire Citizens we are passionate about critical media literacy and bringing these important tools into classrooms and so much of Nolan‘s work, including his new book, “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” connects so well with our student media programs. How are we integrating media into our units? Join us to find out more about the what, so what and now what of critical media literacy.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2226 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Nolan’s book “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” is a highly recommended resource. 
  • Nolan”s Substack
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

In this episode we break from our usual format and I have a conversation with Nolan Higdon. Nolan is an author and university lecturer at Merrill College and the education department at the University of California Santa Cruz. His areas of focus are podcasting, digital culture, news media history and critical media literacy. At Inspire Citizens we are passionate about critical media literacy and bringing these important tools into classrooms and so much of Nolan‘s work, including his new book, “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” connects so well with our student media programs. How are we integrating media into our units? Join us to find out more about the what, so what and now what of critical media literacy.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University 44 44 Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University full e30943c4-3633-4991-a61d-99eaf7d5d0a0 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/44 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • More information about the Climate Journal Project can be found here
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  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • More information about the Climate Journal Project can be found here
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:32:43 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2658 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • More information about the Climate Journal Project can be found here
  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 


Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia’s Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Awareness, Advocacy & Action through Student Media at Dulwich College ENCORE: Awareness, Advocacy & Action through Student Media at Dulwich College bonus 350dfed0-0f83-493b-a4c3-ce9d2d610855 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-2920cbb5-b411-4219-a899-20385b77109f If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I connect with 3 documentary filmmakers from Dulwich College at the Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Phoenix represents a group that focused on SDG 5, Gender Equality. Ryan and Candace are representing a group that created a film about SDG 13, Climate Action, with a specific focus on plastic pollution. It was interesting that, as I was recording final thoughts for this episode during postproduction, I mistakenly said that Ryan in Candace’s film was focusing on SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. Rather than edit this out, I chose to leave it because I think it is a great example of how so many of the Global Goals are interconnected and how when we design solutions we can have a broad impact in our local community and, by sharing our stories, hopefully inspire others to do the same across the globe.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I connect with 3 documentary filmmakers from Dulwich College at the Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Phoenix represents a group that focused on SDG 5, Gender Equality. Ryan and Candace are representing a group that created a film about SDG 13, Climate Action, with a specific focus on plastic pollution. It was interesting that, as I was recording final thoughts for this episode during postproduction, I mistakenly said that Ryan in Candace’s film was focusing on SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. Rather than edit this out, I chose to leave it because I think it is a great example of how so many of the Global Goals are interconnected and how when we design solutions we can have a broad impact in our local community and, by sharing our stories, hopefully inspire others to do the same across the globe.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:49:10 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1684 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
On this episode I connect with 3 documentary filmmakers from Dulwich College at the Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Phoenix represents a group that focused on SDG 5, Gender Equality. Ryan and Candace are representing a group that created a film about SDG 13, Climate Action, with a specific focus on plastic pollution. It was interesting that, as I was recording final thoughts for this episode during postproduction, I mistakenly said that Ryan in Candace’s film was focusing on SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. Rather than edit this out, I chose to leave it because I think it is a great example of how so many of the Global Goals are interconnected and how when we design solutions we can have a broad impact in our local community and, by sharing our stories, hopefully inspire others to do the same across the globe.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration 43 43 A Walk to Water Leads to a Global Collaboration full 93d03a86-820d-4127-a69e-532243c2e947 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/43 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:44:03 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1458 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Connect with Finley and his work as a changemaker here
  • Learn more about what is happening with the Frankfurt International School Changemakers 
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I meet Finley, a young changemaker from Frankfurt International School. Despite living in a place that has easy access to safe, clean water, Finley became connected with this important global issue through reading an amazing book by Linda Sue Park and listening to Nantume and Nkoba share their work on the Empathy to Impact podcast. Through the support of his family and a school program that nurtures young changemakers, Finley has been able to turn his passion for safe, clean water into a global collaboration that is impacting the lives of entire villages and the families living there.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? ENCORE: Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? bonus e7896117-59a0-4638-a282-dd4ce5fad5b0 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-d0299d21-d423-4dcf-a194-1df8a46e099f If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach the summer holiday, it is a good time to consider the question in the title of this podcast, and perhaps to think about our own relationships with technology.

On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach the summer holiday, it is a good time to consider the question in the title of this podcast, and perhaps to think about our own relationships with technology.

On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:01:11 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2119 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

Episode Summary
As we approach the summer holiday, it is a good time to consider the question in the title of this podcast, and perhaps to think about our own relationships with technology.

On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked in the show notes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: How might we build a sense of belonging for refugees? ENCORE: How might we build a sense of belonging for refugees? bonus 466ed546-7eff-4dbf-86fd-0e5f0a20c87d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-how-might-we-build-a-sense-of-belonging-for-refugees If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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Episode Summary
How might we build empathy for people who are forced to move from their home and settle in a new place? How might we create a sense of belonging for refugees? These were the types of questions presented to 9th grade students at Western Academy of Beijing as part of an integrated unit involving a partnership between Design and Individuals & Societies (I&S). Students became more aware of the push and pull factors that lead to migration and the challenges that these pose to people having to relocate in different parts of the world. They then used their knowledge and skills to design solutions to help refugees feel a sense of belonging in their new homes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
How might we build empathy for people who are forced to move from their home and settle in a new place? How might we create a sense of belonging for refugees? These were the types of questions presented to 9th grade students at Western Academy of Beijing as part of an integrated unit involving a partnership between Design and Individuals & Societies (I&S). Students became more aware of the push and pull factors that lead to migration and the challenges that these pose to people having to relocate in different parts of the world. They then used their knowledge and skills to design solutions to help refugees feel a sense of belonging in their new homes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 13:53:09 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1401 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click here
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
How might we build empathy for people who are forced to move from their home and settle in a new place? How might we create a sense of belonging for refugees? These were the types of questions presented to 9th grade students at Western Academy of Beijing as part of an integrated unit involving a partnership between Design and Individuals & Societies (I&S). Students became more aware of the push and pull factors that lead to migration and the challenges that these pose to people having to relocate in different parts of the world. They then used their knowledge and skills to design solutions to help refugees feel a sense of belonging in their new homes.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No AI & the Critical Media Classroom with Dr. Nolan Higdon 42 42 AI & the Critical Media Classroom with Dr. Nolan Higdon full 673f70df-5902-473b-ba28-7012271eba58 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/42 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 14:58:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2537 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For further exploration of Nolan’s work, visit these links:

Dr. Nolan Higdon
Professor of History, Media Studies, and Education
Substack (Subscribe for free)
Linkedin
MuckRack
PropWatch
Project Censored
Union for Democratic Communications
Recent books:
•The Media And Me A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022)
•The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Education (2020)
•The Podcaster's Dilemma: Decolonizing Podcasters in the Era of Surveillance Capitalism (2022)
•Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022)

Episode Summary

How might we reimagine social media and our use of technology as a force for good that lets us feel happier and more connected? How do we develop critical media literacy in our students? How does AI fit in to the critical media classroom? All this and more in this timely and inspired conversation with Dr. Nolan Higdon. Join us. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Migration Stories in our own Communities ENCORE: Migration Stories in our own Communities bonus 0d7dfdf8-d6db-4067-8a1a-4715880073cf https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-migration-stories-in-our-own-communities If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For a behind-the-scenes look at this unit, as well as an opportunity to see the videos created by the students, check out this Inspire Citizens vignette by IC Storyteller LeeAnne Lavender.
  • Get inspired, build active listening skills and learn the art of the follow up question with Inspire Citizens and our friends at Out of the Blocks
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I explore the power of storytelling with a specific focus on migration stories in our local communities. To help me unpack this, I am joined by four students who (at the time of recording) just finished 7th grade at the International School of Bangkok. Maggie, Mira, Pammy and Kanan learned about migration like many 7th graders across the globe, but their experience was a little bit different. They also learned about active listening, interview skills, and how do use their critical thinking skills to create videos to share migration stories from their own community. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For a behind-the-scenes look at this unit, as well as an opportunity to see the videos created by the students, check out this Inspire Citizens vignette by IC Storyteller LeeAnne Lavender.
  • Get inspired, build active listening skills and learn the art of the follow up question with Inspire Citizens and our friends at Out of the Blocks
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I explore the power of storytelling with a specific focus on migration stories in our local communities. To help me unpack this, I am joined by four students who (at the time of recording) just finished 7th grade at the International School of Bangkok. Maggie, Mira, Pammy and Kanan learned about migration like many 7th graders across the globe, but their experience was a little bit different. They also learned about active listening, interview skills, and how do use their critical thinking skills to create videos to share migration stories from their own community. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 14:51:35 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2274 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For a behind-the-scenes look at this unit, as well as an opportunity to see the videos created by the students, check out this Inspire Citizens vignette by IC Storyteller LeeAnne Lavender.
  • Get inspired, build active listening skills and learn the art of the follow up question with Inspire Citizens and our friends at Out of the Blocks
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary
On this episode I explore the power of storytelling with a specific focus on migration stories in our local communities. To help me unpack this, I am joined by four students who (at the time of recording) just finished 7th grade at the International School of Bangkok. Maggie, Mira, Pammy and Kanan learned about migration like many 7th graders across the globe, but their experience was a little bit different. They also learned about active listening, interview skills, and how do use their critical thinking skills to create videos to share migration stories from their own community. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Service Through the Lens of Technology and Entrepreneurship ENCORE: Service Through the Lens of Technology and Entrepreneurship bonus 157c1652-3cc4-49d7-9212-61a0d5861247 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-55120979-bbe4-4b01-905f-e07fbdab0d42 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Could an app like what we are discussing in this episode be a good fit at your school? Check out the website for Walteromtya or connect by email: communications@walteromtya.cn 
  • Here is a link to the book that Tom recommends as a beginners guide for programming
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

On this episode I meet 3 seniors from BCIS in Beijing, Wallington, Tom and Hower, and I was absolutely blown away by the work they are doing at their school. They run a circuit club for students to learn about technology. They have developed apps that is used by their school for extracurricular activities and internal communications for announcements and upcoming events and also they are prototyping a solar power system that could eventually be expanded to power their entire campus. They even started their own company, Walteromtya, which you can learn more about in the show notes below. Throughout all of this they continue to learn and grow as a team and are committed to building a stronger community at their school. The BCIS mission is to challenge and empower students to be compassionate and inspired people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world. These gentlemen are certainly living that mission.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Could an app like what we are discussing in this episode be a good fit at your school? Check out the website for Walteromtya or connect by email: communications@walteromtya.cn 
  • Here is a link to the book that Tom recommends as a beginners guide for programming
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

On this episode I meet 3 seniors from BCIS in Beijing, Wallington, Tom and Hower, and I was absolutely blown away by the work they are doing at their school. They run a circuit club for students to learn about technology. They have developed apps that is used by their school for extracurricular activities and internal communications for announcements and upcoming events and also they are prototyping a solar power system that could eventually be expanded to power their entire campus. They even started their own company, Walteromtya, which you can learn more about in the show notes below. Throughout all of this they continue to learn and grow as a team and are committed to building a stronger community at their school. The BCIS mission is to challenge and empower students to be compassionate and inspired people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world. These gentlemen are certainly living that mission.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:48 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2246 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Could an app like what we are discussing in this episode be a good fit at your school? Check out the website for Walteromtya or connect by email: communications@walteromtya.cn 
  • Here is a link to the book that Tom recommends as a beginners guide for programming
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary

On this episode I meet 3 seniors from BCIS in Beijing, Wallington, Tom and Hower, and I was absolutely blown away by the work they are doing at their school. They run a circuit club for students to learn about technology. They have developed apps that is used by their school for extracurricular activities and internal communications for announcements and upcoming events and also they are prototyping a solar power system that could eventually be expanded to power their entire campus. They even started their own company, Walteromtya, which you can learn more about in the show notes below. Throughout all of this they continue to learn and grow as a team and are committed to building a stronger community at their school. The BCIS mission is to challenge and empower students to be compassionate and inspired people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world. These gentlemen are certainly living that mission.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Echoer’s Journal: The Importance of Media Literacy, an Authentic Audience and Civil Discourse ENCORE: Echoer’s Journal: The Importance of Media Literacy, an Authentic Audience and Civil Discourse bonus 4daf5a0c-7632-41e1-8b87-2f1b36f1e147 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-echoer-s-journal-the-importance-of-media-literacy-an-authentic-audience-and-civil-discourse If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out The Echoer’s Journal on Instagram
  • For student journalists, email theechoers@gmail.com to submit articles or opinions 
  • For more information and registration for the Global Citizenship Certificate from Inspire Citizens in partnership with ISS click here
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact on social media 

Episode Summary:
My guest on this episode, Linda, is a recent graduate of BCIS in Beijing. She is an aspiring journalist with a passion for global issues and current events. In this episode we talk about Echoer’s Journal, an online publication linked in the show notes above created by students for students to share stories about events in our world as well as their own opinions and thoughts on these issues. We also get into some complex topics like media literacy and social polarization and Linda has some great ideas and strategies for us as we struggle to navigate a complicated media landscape.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out The Echoer’s Journal on Instagram
  • For student journalists, email theechoers@gmail.com to submit articles or opinions 
  • For more information and registration for the Global Citizenship Certificate from Inspire Citizens in partnership with ISS click here
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact on social media 

Episode Summary:
My guest on this episode, Linda, is a recent graduate of BCIS in Beijing. She is an aspiring journalist with a passion for global issues and current events. In this episode we talk about Echoer’s Journal, an online publication linked in the show notes above created by students for students to share stories about events in our world as well as their own opinions and thoughts on these issues. We also get into some complex topics like media literacy and social polarization and Linda has some great ideas and strategies for us as we struggle to navigate a complicated media landscape.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:12:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1746 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out The Echoer’s Journal on Instagram
  • For student journalists, email theechoers@gmail.com to submit articles or opinions 
  • For more information and registration for the Global Citizenship Certificate from Inspire Citizens in partnership with ISS click here
  • Share using #EmpathytoImpact on social media 

Episode Summary:
My guest on this episode, Linda, is a recent graduate of BCIS in Beijing. She is an aspiring journalist with a passion for global issues and current events. In this episode we talk about Echoer’s Journal, an online publication linked in the show notes above created by students for students to share stories about events in our world as well as their own opinions and thoughts on these issues. We also get into some complex topics like media literacy and social polarization and Linda has some great ideas and strategies for us as we struggle to navigate a complicated media landscape.

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]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Reimagining Our Definition of Success with Ila from YouthxYouth 41 41 Reimagining Our Definition of Success with Ila from YouthxYouth full fd907fff-4353-4420-8199-5215058311da https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/41 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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On this episode I talk with Ila from YouthxYouth about the recent Learning Festival based around what is, what if and what now, and how this new framework inspired young people to make connections across the globe, and continue to lead change in their local communities. We also explored the topic of what success is in our current context.

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Episode Summary
On this episode I talk with Ila from YouthxYouth about the recent Learning Festival based around what is, what if and what now, and how this new framework inspired young people to make connections across the globe, and continue to lead change in their local communities. We also explored the topic of what success is in our current context.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:07:39 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1924 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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On this episode I talk with Ila from YouthxYouth about the recent Learning Festival based around what is, what if and what now, and how this new framework inspired young people to make connections across the globe, and continue to lead change in their local communities. We also explored the topic of what success is in our current context.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Period Poverty Part 2 - Uganda ENCORE: Period Poverty Part 2 - Uganda bonus bebd92fa-ed1f-43fd-8a91-1afe5d3cebd3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-period-poverty-part-2-uganda If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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Following up from our last episode on period poverty, I reconnect with Nantume in Uganda to talk about her MYP personal project where she addresses this important issue as well as other issues related to the well-being of girls in her community. Nantume recently presented her work at the 2023 FIS Changemaker Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. If you are interested in SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - and want to find out more about what that looks like in action from a student perspective, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. One last note. Nantume recorded this episode sitting outside on a beautiful day in her village. Listen carefully and you can hear the nature sounds in the background.


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Following up from our last episode on period poverty, I reconnect with Nantume in Uganda to talk about her MYP personal project where she addresses this important issue as well as other issues related to the well-being of girls in her community. Nantume recently presented her work at the 2023 FIS Changemaker Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. If you are interested in SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - and want to find out more about what that looks like in action from a student perspective, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. One last note. Nantume recorded this episode sitting outside on a beautiful day in her village. Listen carefully and you can hear the nature sounds in the background.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:00:25 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1882 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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Following up from our last episode on period poverty, I reconnect with Nantume in Uganda to talk about her MYP personal project where she addresses this important issue as well as other issues related to the well-being of girls in her community. Nantume recently presented her work at the 2023 FIS Changemaker Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. If you are interested in SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - and want to find out more about what that looks like in action from a student perspective, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. One last note. Nantume recorded this episode sitting outside on a beautiful day in her village. Listen carefully and you can hear the nature sounds in the background.


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Student Outcomes Don’t Change Until Adult Behaviors Change 40 40 Student Outcomes Don’t Change Until Adult Behaviors Change full a21c29eb-ca72-41d8-83d6-4b49eccfb893 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/40 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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On this episode I meet A.J. Crabill. Join us as we discuss his new book, Great On Their Behalf, and how we can transform student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, knowledge and skills. 


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Episode Summary
On this episode I meet A.J. Crabill. Join us as we discuss his new book, Great On Their Behalf, and how we can transform student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, knowledge and skills. 


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:45:17 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 3045 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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On this episode I meet A.J. Crabill. Join us as we discuss his new book, Great On Their Behalf, and how we can transform student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, knowledge and skills. 


Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Period Poverty Part 1 - Beijing ENCORE: Period Poverty Part 1 - Beijing bonus 57b2177e-3e2b-4cd2-b460-0b32d870ae97 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-period-poverty-part-1-beijing If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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On this episode, I meet a HS student from BCIS in Beijing named Anna who is an inspiring young changemaker. Anna is very passionate about gender equality and is doing some amazing work in the area of sexual education, consent and period poverty in both her home community of Beijing as well as in other parts of rural China. Here project is called Girl Up. Join me to learn how she became passionate about this issue that she cares about, how she became more deeply aware of this need in her local community and how she is using her skills and knowledge to take action and have an impact. Both the scope of her work as well as the different issues that she is able to address and connect are truly impressive. 

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Episode Summary
On this episode, I meet a HS student from BCIS in Beijing named Anna who is an inspiring young changemaker. Anna is very passionate about gender equality and is doing some amazing work in the area of sexual education, consent and period poverty in both her home community of Beijing as well as in other parts of rural China. Here project is called Girl Up. Join me to learn how she became passionate about this issue that she cares about, how she became more deeply aware of this need in her local community and how she is using her skills and knowledge to take action and have an impact. Both the scope of her work as well as the different issues that she is able to address and connect are truly impressive. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:28:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2680 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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On this episode, I meet a HS student from BCIS in Beijing named Anna who is an inspiring young changemaker. Anna is very passionate about gender equality and is doing some amazing work in the area of sexual education, consent and period poverty in both her home community of Beijing as well as in other parts of rural China. Here project is called Girl Up. Join me to learn how she became passionate about this issue that she cares about, how she became more deeply aware of this need in her local community and how she is using her skills and knowledge to take action and have an impact. Both the scope of her work as well as the different issues that she is able to address and connect are truly impressive. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Age & Gender are NOT Barriers to being a Changemaker: A Conversation with Namya Joshi 39 39 Age & Gender are NOT Barriers to being a Changemaker: A Conversation with Namya Joshi full b1a830c1-b602-4664-807d-24b9ebc77504 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/39 On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more.

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]]> On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more.

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Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:53:33 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2044 On this episode I meet Namya Joshi, an education activist, changemaker, and “STEMinist” from India. She is passionate about getting more girls involved in STEM, and gamification as a teaching strategy to increase engagement, particularly through the use of Minecraft.  In addition to her many achievements, she is a Minecraft Ambassador for Microsoft. She also lives by the motto #EachOneTeachTen. Listen to learn more.

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  • Learn more about Namya on her website
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for Eco-Media programs for your school 
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  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Photography, Leadership and the Value of Media in Education ENCORE: Photography, Leadership and the Value of Media in Education bonus e95aeb5e-5260-4468-be36-7e87af620241 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-c57c6061-f4db-4031-8e85-5cfca6e8ab21 On this visit back to our very first episode, I chat with Christina, a high school sophomore (at the time of recording) from Beijing, about photography, leading workshops with students and with teachers as a student and the value of media in education.

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]]> On this visit back to our very first episode, I chat with Christina, a high school sophomore (at the time of recording) from Beijing, about photography, leading workshops with students and with teachers as a student and the value of media in education.

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Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:59:13 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1133 On this visit back to our very first episode, I chat with Christina, a high school sophomore (at the time of recording) from Beijing, about photography, leading workshops with students and with teachers as a student and the value of media in education.

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  • Have a look at some of Christina’s photographs on her website
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Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Gr. 3 Students at COJOWA Support Local Farmers - A Service Learning Story 38 38 Gr. 3 Students at COJOWA Support Local Farmers - A Service Learning Story full fe494edf-8fca-4c20-8c95-460a9566e9ed https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/38 Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This mutually beneficial partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

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]]> Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This mutually beneficial partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

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]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:07:20 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1600 Dominique, Alithza & Martin are 3rd grade students at COJOWA in Cartagena, Colombia. In a recent unit, combining Spanish and Sociales, students collaborated and learned from local farmers at Granitos de Paz.  This mutually beneficial partnership involved students learning about what foods are growing locally in their community from the farmers and creating a system for members of their community to purchase directly from the local farmers, rather than buying imported foods with a higher carbon footprint. Other experts from the community also visited the class as guest speakers. This service learning project is a great example of how students can work collaboratively with a community partner to both learn from that community partner, and make meaningful contributions to their work.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about Service Learning at COJOWA 
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Empowering Students to Create Inclusive Communities: Reconnecting with STAND at ISH 37 37 Empowering Students to Create Inclusive Communities: Reconnecting with STAND at ISH full f5e42986-a12a-4c3e-a85b-51119193070d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/37 On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

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  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
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]]> On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:35:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2531 On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: rachaelt@ishelsinki.fi
  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: The Value & Impact of Community Service ENCORE: The Value & Impact of Community Service bonus f185b81f-eb6e-4705-8bfb-f3b26ce9b92b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-a189d2de-759c-4180-b4c6-737ab243f665 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
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Episode Summary
On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade 11. As a high school student, she has been involved in a number of projects that stem from her passion for sustainability and the environment. We will be talking about her projects Clean Up, Mask Up and, quite randomly, a bit about flags. Qinglan has also shown entrepreneurial skills by turning Mask Up into a business with the proceeds supporting a local charity, Roundabout. You can find out more about Roundabout and how you might support this fantastic charity in the show notes below. What opportunities are there in your community to follow your passions and engage in community service?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


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  • Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
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Episode Summary
On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade 11. As a high school student, she has been involved in a number of projects that stem from her passion for sustainability and the environment. We will be talking about her projects Clean Up, Mask Up and, quite randomly, a bit about flags. Qinglan has also shown entrepreneurial skills by turning Mask Up into a business with the proceeds supporting a local charity, Roundabout. You can find out more about Roundabout and how you might support this fantastic charity in the show notes below. What opportunities are there in your community to follow your passions and engage in community service?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:53:10 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1717 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for resources on how to empower your students to have an impact in your community
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact


Episode Summary
On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade 11. As a high school student, she has been involved in a number of projects that stem from her passion for sustainability and the environment. We will be talking about her projects Clean Up, Mask Up and, quite randomly, a bit about flags. Qinglan has also shown entrepreneurial skills by turning Mask Up into a business with the proceeds supporting a local charity, Roundabout. You can find out more about Roundabout and how you might support this fantastic charity in the show notes below. What opportunities are there in your community to follow your passions and engage in community service?

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Coat of Ash - Videos for Change ENCORE: Coat of Ash - Videos for Change bonus df329b50-c64d-4bad-9f7c-e5ae38bb8be8 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-coat-of-ash-videos-for-change If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For more information about the prevention of bushfires and to connect with Charlotte, follow @coat_of_ash on Instagram 
  • Watch Charlotte‘s video, Coat of Ash, and find other inspirational student films at Videos for Change
  • Videos for Change has some outstanding resources for both students and teachers
  • Find out more about High Resolves, an Inspire Citizens partner, and the different programs and resources they offer
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For more information about the prevention of bushfires and to connect with Charlotte, follow @coat_of_ash on Instagram 
  • Watch Charlotte‘s video, Coat of Ash, and find other inspirational student films at Videos for Change
  • Videos for Change has some outstanding resources for both students and teachers
  • Find out more about High Resolves, an Inspire Citizens partner, and the different programs and resources they offer
  • For more examples of student media work and ideas to implement them into curriculum, tune in to Inspire Citizens Eco Media
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:16:40 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1218 On our first visit to Australia for the podcast, I meet Charlotte, a young filmmaker and changemaker who is having an impact through her media work. Her short film, Coat of Ash, won multiple awards and accolades at the 2021 High Resolves Videos for Change global competition including Best Video from the Australia/Oceania region, runner up for Best Global Film and the McCall MacBain Climate Action Award. The film examines the tragic bushfires in 2019-2020 that raged across Australia through the eyes of a family of koalas, a species heavily impacted by the fires. Charlotte discusses feeling devastated by the impact of the fires and felt that she needed to take action to raise awareness and prevent this from happening again. She accomplished this through her film which has been viewed across the globe. How might we engage our talents and passions to take action through media for a cause we care about? On our first visit to Australia for the podcast, I meet Charlotte, a young filmmaker and changemaker who is having an impact through her media work. Her short film, Coat of Ash, won multiple awards and accolades at the 2021 High Resolves Videos for Change Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: What is it like to be a student with ADHD? ENCORE: What is it like to be a student with ADHD? bonus 357425e0-aa5c-4d3b-a9bb-61d706c28692 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-292d767e-50e2-4a2f-8d7e-c7533699a5d0 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Want to learn more? Get a copy of Jason‘s book here
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Want to learn more? Get a copy of Jason‘s book here
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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:22:12 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 909 What’s it like to be a student with ADHD? Jason, my guest on this episode, has some first-hand experience. He is a 6th grade student and he has ADHD. On this episode we will discuss some of the challenges and advantages of having an ADHD superpower and talk about the book that he has co-authored with his mom Nicole based on his journals and experiences. What’s it like to be a student with ADHD? Jason, my guest on this episode, has some first-hand experience. He is a 6th grade student and he has ADHD. On this episode we will discuss some of the challenges and advantages of having an ADHD superpower and ta Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No The Importance & Value of Community Engagement 36 36 The Importance & Value of Community Engagement full f03db0c8-c152-45d6-ae28-935f3c735fa5 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/36 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out professional development opportunities and upcoming events from Inspire Citizens’ partner NESA
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out professional development opportunities and upcoming events from Inspire Citizens’ partner NESA
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  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:03:14 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1744 Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the international school community. This time though, they selected a student and any who were in attendance would tell you they made the right choice. Said grew up attending international schools in Cairo and Beirut and is currently in his first year as an undergraduate at Harvard University. You might’ve heard of it. In our conversation, Said talks about how it was his community involvement, not academics, that led him to where he is today and really shaped his life so far. Join me as we look at how passion and drive for change can be transformed into sustainable policies that improve our communities, and how involving students is such an important part of shaping our desired future. Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the in Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: YouthxYouth ENCORE: YouthxYouth bonus 7744e8ba-6e19-4cee-ab71-5e70579affa3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/youthxyouth If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out the 2023 YouthxYouth Learning Festival happening Jan. 27-29
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out the 2023 YouthxYouth Learning Festival happening Jan. 27-29
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]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:32:27 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1979 “Activism is a verb. It’s a doing word. It’s not a title. It’s not a position. It’s what you do. The moment you make your environment, your community, or your current situation better you are an activist.” These are the words of my guest, Erioluwa, a community organizer and youth leader with a group called YouthxYouth. I catch you up with him (virtually) for this episode of the Empathy to Impact podcast in his home in Lagos, Nigeria. Join us as we discuss different archetypes of activism and how YouthxYouth is allying with young people across the world to engage in conversations and action to redesign the future of education and have an impact in our communities. “Activism is a verb. It’s a doing word. It’s not a title. It’s not a position. It’s what you do. The moment you make your environment, your community, or your current situation better you are an activist.” These are the words of my guest, Erioluwa, a comm Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No SDG’s In Action at Evergreen Middle School 35 35 SDG’s In Action at Evergreen Middle School full a4185424-e188-4332-b6ef-05aa5cf8a369 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/35 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
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]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 01:09:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1742 Happy 2023 to all of our listeners. The UN SDG’s, a set of goals and targets to help our global society reach a more sustainable future, were published in 2015. The objective is to meet these targets by 2030. As we begin 2023, we start the second half of this journey with a lot of work still ahead. This group of middle school changemakers at Evergreen Middle School is leading the way by focusing on SDG‘s that they care about and designing projects to take action in their community. How might we integrate what we truly care about, things like the SDG‘s, into existing units to allow students to you develop as in inquirers, designers, changemakers and leaders in our classrooms? Join me as the students share their ideas on this important topic. Special thanks to celebrity guest host Julia Fliss from Evergreen Middle School for co-hosting this episode. Happy 2023 to all of our listeners. The UN SDG’s, a set of goals and targets to help our global society reach a more sustainable future, were published in 2015. The objective is to meet these targets by 2030. As we begin 2023, we start the second half of Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: The Future of Education ENCORE: The Future of Education bonus 018f141f-9a04-43a7-9390-d317d537ca60 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-the-future-of-education If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Learn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programs
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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:43:44 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 3346 On our final episode of 2022, at a time of reflection and contemplation of next steps, I want to revisit the conversation I had earlier in the year with educators and students at AIS in Costa Rica. This roundtable discussion features Felipe, a senior, Camila, a junior, Cross, a 7th grader, Nicola, the curriculum coordinator and Julio, a high school social studies teacher. Join us as we take a trip to 2030, unpack the future of education and get that all important student perspective on what we might be able to do in schools starting now to play an active role in shaping a more sustainable future. On our final episode of 2022, at a time of reflection and contemplation of next steps, I want to revisit the conversation I had earlier in the year with educators and students at AIS in Costa Rica. This roundtable discussion features Felipe, a senior, Cam Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No A Student-Led Focus on Well-Being 34 34 A Student-Led Focus on Well-Being full 26632ea9-d6a9-4cc2-bc18-b087a210d4a6 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/34 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:45:05 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1914 Sophia, my guest this week on the podcast, is a junior at BCIS in Beijing. At the time of recording, she was wrapping up her sophomore year and we discussed her personal project for MYP. Sophia is passionate about wellness and feels that students don’t always have access to the information and services they need to support their physical and mental health. She recognized this authentic community need and partnered with a migrant children’s school in Beijing to develop a workshop for young students there. Join us as we celebrate the successes of this project and how a further connection with Peking University and an opportunity at her own school might lead to greater impact as this work continues. Sophia, my guest this week on the podcast, is a junior at BCIS in Beijing. At the time of recording, she was wrapping up her sophomore year and we discussed her personal project for MYP. Sophia is passionate about wellness and feels that students don’t al Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia ENCORE: Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia bonus a8837828-0631-4f7f-826c-3f0c99f8bb6f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-media-for-impact-sustainable-development-with-es-students-from-malaysia If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Listen to the podcasts that the students produced.
  • Watch some samples of student videos.
  • Explore the digital magazine produced by the class. 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

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]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:42:59 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1361 On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact in their local community. On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skil Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain 33 33 Leadership: More of a Network than a Food Chain full cfc7f449-f7a5-45ce-bff0-eb37e4119b77 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/33 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:32:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1804 My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the student-leaders themselves, they created a portrait of a leader that included skills and dispositions like empathy, critical thinking, active listening, interpersonal skills, and more. They then went through a series of workshops led by Inspire Citizens to bring this portrait to life within themselves. From there they took what they learned and applied it to their leadership roles in clubs and councils across the school. Most recently, with the support of a dedicated group of teachers at ISB, they led their own leadership workshops to build capacity within the school and empower the next student-leaders who will succeed them when they graduate. Book a discovery call at the link in the show notes to learn more about how Inspire Citizens might support student-leaders at your school. My guests on this episode are Bloomy and Mig, two seniors attending the International School of Bangkok. You might be interested in hiring them to lead your next corporate retreat. Participating in a program co-designed by Inspire Citizens along with the Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: A Personal Project & Intercultural Collaboration Lead to a Well for a Village in Uganda ENCORE: A Personal Project & Intercultural Collaboration Lead to a Well for a Village in Uganda bonus 88a017b2-5126-4c84-af6f-f32034cca7ec https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/dc791218-f0a0-4939-a451-c5aa8301e2fc If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:09:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1423 On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together with faculty and student leaders at their school to achieve a dream of having clean, safe drinking water for the people of their local community. On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together with faculty and student leaders at t Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Tackling SDG Target 6.2 One Toilet at a Time 32 32 Tackling SDG Target 6.2 One Toilet at a Time full 5d67f9a2-dd25-44f4-8d27-4fa5cb6cc8bc https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/32 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:19:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1227 Did you know that 1.7 billion people in our global society do not have somewhere safe to go to the toilet? My guest, Caity, a 6th grade students from Frankfurt International School, learned about this in, of all places, a bathroom. On this episode, Caity shares how she became passionate about this issue, talks about how it disproportionately impacts women and girls in our society and how she is working to have an impact on SDG Target 6.2, END OPEN DEFECATION AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SANITATION AND HYGIENE. Join us and learn how you can take action towards a more safe and equitable global society. Did you know that 1.7 billion people in our global society do not have somewhere safe to go to the toilet? My guest, Caity, a 6th grade students from Frankfurt International School, learned about this in, of all places, a bathroom. On this episode, Caity Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS ENCORE: Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS bonus 7a44b2d4-298c-4a13-979f-510c0a830442 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-interviewing-local-heroes-at-hkis If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
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  • This learning experience was inspired by the work of Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick. They are truly masters of capturing the mosaic of stories hidden in plain sight around us. Check out the Out of the Blocks podcast.
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
  • Listen to Evelyn & Subin’s full podcast here
  • Say hi and join the discussion in our Flip Group community 
  • Check out other examples of Out of the Blocks and Eco-Media in the Inspire Citizens vignettes
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • This learning experience was inspired by the work of Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick. They are truly masters of capturing the mosaic of stories hidden in plain sight around us. Check out the Out of the Blocks podcast.
  • #EmpathytoImpact

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]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1492 ENCORE: On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss their experiences honing their interview skills, drawing on pre-existing tools from narrative writing, and utilizing active listening to successfully amplify the stories of people in their community who often go unnoticed, and are quietly having an impact in their daily lives. What stories might we uncover in our own communities if we take time to stop, engage and actively listen? ENCORE: On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We dis Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? 31 31 Could you give up your Smartphone for a week? full e8b91d39-dbe5-4ba4-a174-4dcb882dbbeb https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/31 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2119 On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal project, Iris decided to give up her smartphone for an entire week, record the experience and turn that into a documentary film. Imagine the challenges that go way beyond losing access to our social media feeds. I love how Iris tells the story and shares her reflections on the experience and the connection to mindfulness that goes beyond her years. Before you listen to this episode, make sure to watch her film that is linked in the show notes. On this episode I meet a documentary filmmaker from Western Academy of Beijing. Iris is currently in her junior year and we’re going to be talking about a documentary film that she made for her personal project at the end of gr. 10. For her personal proje Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Green is (still) Gold ENCORE: Green is (still) Gold bonus 4bcc202d-c9d8-4407-8b8b-399f4c2ced3b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-green-is-still-gold If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Say hi and join the discussion in our Flip Group community 
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  • Watch Mandy & Yi-Mei’s film here
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Say hi and join the discussion in our Flip Group community 
  • Check out similar examples of student media on the Inspire Citizens Eco-Media page
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  • Watch Mandy & Yi-Mei’s film here
  • Share on social media using #EmpathytoImpact

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1580 At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green energy as we transition to a sustainable future. This film festival continued to evolve in 2022 with some outstanding new student videos. Check out the link in the show notes to watch Mandy and Yi-Mei’s film. At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Constellation Leadership & Dispelling Autism Stereotypes at BCIS in Beijing 30 30 Constellation Leadership & Dispelling Autism Stereotypes at BCIS in Beijing full 8806586f-8600-42cb-a592-44c06ec9f67e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/30 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Say hi and join the discussion in our Flip Group community 
  • Learn more about how IC empowers student leaders and equips them with the tools they need through Inspire Citizens Future Now leadership programs. 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Here is a link to Matthew Barzun’s book that I made reference to. I definitely recommend checking it out.
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]]> If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Say hi and join the discussion in our Flip Group community 
  • Learn more about how IC empowers student leaders and equips them with the tools they need through Inspire Citizens Future Now leadership programs. 
  • You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
  • Here is a link to Matthew Barzun’s book that I made reference to. I definitely recommend checking it out.
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]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:58:28 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2408 At Beijing City International School, Maggie is a student-leader of a high school club called Unlock. The mission of Unlock is to raise awareness and dispel myths and stereotypes about autism while giving students an opportunity to work firsthand with students with autism to discover their talents and strengths. Join us as Maggie talks about her journey to becoming a leader and how she uses constellation leadership and the power of gratitude to empower and truly unlock the potential of members of her club to have an impact in her community. At Beijing City International School, Maggie is a student-leader of a high school club called Unlock. The mission of Unlock is to raise awareness and dispel myths and stereotypes about autism while giving students an opportunity to work firsthand with stu Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination at the International School of Helsinki ENCORE: Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination at the International School of Helsinki bonus 219f0d6e-0623-4036-a3d4-b4a215472cdd https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-students-together-against-discrimination-at-the-international-school-of-helsinki If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1785 Amazing things are happening at the International School of Helsinki. On this episode Diana, Ankita, Erion & Philip, student leaders at ISH, join me to talk about a student equity group at their school. Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination (STAND) was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and started with the help and guidance of dedicated faculty members creating a space for students to engage with issues of social justice both in their own community and globally. These trusted adults in the school nurtured student leaders and allowed them to take on the leadership roles within this group and together they have positively impacted the culture of their school. Amazing things are happening at the International School of Helsinki. On this episode Diana, Ankita, Erion & Philip, student leaders at ISH, join me to talk about a student equity group at their school. Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination (STAND) Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Conversation with Nolan Higdon about Civil Discourse and Critical Media Literacy 29 29 Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Conversation with Nolan Higdon about Civil Discourse and Critical Media Literacy full a4ae24ea-fc29-4c09-b0b1-38a9e6619b04 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/29 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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  • Here is a great resource from the Center for Media Literacy
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]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:53:50 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2226 In this episode we break from our usual format and I have a conversation with Nolan Higdon. Nolan is an author and university lecturer at Merrill College and the education department at the University of California Santa Cruz. His areas of focus are podcasting, digital culture, news media history and critical media literacy. At Inspire Citizens we are passionate about critical media literacy and bringing these important tools into classrooms and so much of Nolan‘s work, including his new book, “Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy” connects so well with our student media programs. How are we integrating media into our units? Join us to find out more about the what, so what and now what of critical media literacy. In this episode we break from our usual format and I have a conversation with Nolan Higdon. Nolan is an author and university lecturer at Merrill College and the education department at the University of California Santa Cruz. His areas of focus are podca Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 1 ENCORE: Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 1 bonus ad4f38f8-e692-4e42-bb6f-47e8631c3482 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-nothing-about-us-without-us-is-for-us-part-1 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:59:40 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1407 In this two-part story, Larry, Itu, Chinwe and Anna join me on the podcast from the International School of Dakar in Senegal. These four student leaders, following stories of discrimination and inequality from their school community being posted anonymously on social media in June 2020, and in Larry’s case even earlier than this, chose to stand up and take positive action for change. Working collaboratively with trusted teachers and the school administration, these students are doing everything from leading professional development workshops for teachers to promote allyship and ensure that their community is a place where diversity is celebrated, to making sure that the health curriculum includes LGBTQ+ sexuality. They have even shared their work at international conferences. Nothing about us without us is for us is their slogan letting us know students deserve a voice in their own education and, when given the opportunity, students can transform the culture of a school community. This is a journey and it is only just beginning, but the impact they have had so far is something to celebrate and hopefully inspire other communities to follow their lead. In this two-part story, Larry, Itu, Chinwe and Anna join me on the podcast from the International School of Dakar in Senegal. These four student leaders, following stories of discrimination and inequality from their school community being posted anonymous Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Significant Voices: History Podcasts by 4th Grade Students at SFS 28 28 Significant Voices: History Podcasts by 4th Grade Students at SFS full bf1c8413-4f9a-4e7f-b70c-9475f7b5a423 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/28 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:25:51 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1650 This week on the Empathy to Impact podcast we are unleashing the power of media as 4th grade students from Seoul Foreign School become podcasters themselves and share their learning about significant people from history. That’s right, a podcast about podcasting. Students become more aware of their chosen historical figure, learn new technology skills as they take on the role of podcasters, and celebrate and showcase their learning through this medium with a global audience. How might we unleash the power of student media in our own learning spaces? These 4th graders have a few tips that might help. Lastly, I was very lucky to be joined on this episode by Inspire Citizens cofounder Aaron Moniz who was onsite during the interview at SFS. He and the 4th grade team at SFS did an amazing job creating this learning experience for students. Reach out to Inspire Citizens to arrange an on-site visit at your school. This week on the Empathy to Impact podcast we are unleashing the power of media as 4th grade students from Seoul Foreign School become podcasters themselves and share their learning about significant people from history. That’s right, a podcast about podc Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School ENCORE: Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School bonus b6295496-d226-4404-8404-54d7118fb10e https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-storytelling-for-social-justice-at-irondale-high-school If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1865 Oprah Winfrey said, “Everybody has a story. And there is something to be learned from every experience.” Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick fully embrace this with the mosaic of stories that they capture hiding in plain sight on their podcast Out of the Blocks. I invite you to join me on this encore episode to hear about how this idea became a powerful learning experience for students and think about how the power of storytelling might transform your classroom. Oprah Winfrey said, “Everybody has a story. And there is something to be learned from every experience.” Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick fully embrace this with the mosaic of stories that they capture hiding in plain sight on their podcast Out of the Bloc Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Awareness, Advocacy & Action through Student Media at Dulwich College 27 27 Awareness, Advocacy & Action through Student Media at Dulwich College full f2cbf567-0642-4ff6-9533-f6376e33bade https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/27 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1683 On this episode I connect with 3 documentary filmmakers from Dulwich College at the Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Phoenix represents a group that focused on SDG 5, Gender Equality. Ryan and Candace are representing a group that created a film about SDG 13, Climate Action, with a specific focus on plastic pollution. It was interesting that, as I was recording final thoughts for this episode during postproduction, I mistakenly said that Ryan in Candace’s film was focusing on SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. Rather than edit this out, I chose to leave it because I think it is a great example of how so many of the Global Goals are interconnected and how when we design solutions we can have a broad impact in our local community and, by sharing our stories, hopefully inspire others to do the same across the globe. On this episode I connect with 3 documentary filmmakers from Dulwich College at the Pudong Campus in Shanghai. Phoenix represents a group that focused on SDG 5, Gender Equality. Ryan and Candace are representing a group that created a film about SDG 13, C Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China ENCORE: Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China bonus 7b3c7baf-42f4-4d7f-a1fb-4c36b26c74b3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore-reimagining-service-learning-at-xlis-in-xi-an-china If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1937 As we begin a new school year, there is bound to be lots of buzz as students plan CAS, service and personal projects at schools across the globe. I thought this was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Jarry, Corina and Amy from XLIS. Hopefully this podcast can empower students and educators to dream big, design a plan and take action when it comes to service initiatives this school year. As we begin a new school year, there is bound to be lots of buzz as students plan CAS, service and personal projects at schools across the globe. I thought this was the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Jarry, Corina and Amy from XLIS. Hopefull Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Migration Stories Part II - How might we build a sense of belonging for refugees? 26 26 Migration Stories Part II - How might we build a sense of belonging for refugees? full 03c456ea-a0e0-4159-a711-d9a91131fa3b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/26 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1400 How might we build empathy for people who are forced to move from their home and settle in a new place? How might we create a sense of belonging for refugees? These were the types of questions presented to 9th grade students at Western Academy of Beijing as part of an integrated unit involving a partnership between Design and Individuals & Societies (I&S). Students became more aware of the push and pull factors that lead to migration and the challenges that these pose to people having to relocate in different parts of the world. They then used their knowledge and skills to design solutions to help refugees feel a sense of belonging in their new homes. How might we build empathy for people who are forced to move from their home and settle in a new place? How might we create a sense of belonging for refugees? These were the types of questions presented to 9th grade students at Western Academy of Beijing Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No ENCORE: Insights from a Self-Identified Perfectionist ENCORE: Insights from a Self-Identified Perfectionist bonus 4e02ed07-7cd9-436b-8aab-7bb15c5f0b9f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/episodes/encore If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

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]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1362 As we begin a new school year many students and educators feel stress and we often trend a bit towards the perfectionist end of the spectrum. I thought it might be timely to bring back one of my favorite episodes from 2021 to think a little bit about perfectionism as we begin the 2022–23 school year. Come join me as Billy, from the Western Academy of Beijing, reflects on and explores insights from a self-identified perfectionist. As we begin a new school year many students and educators feel stress and we often trend a bit towards the perfectionist end of the spectrum. I thought it might be timely to bring back one of my favorite episodes from 2021 to think a little bit about perf Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Storytelling: Migration Stories in our own Communities 25 25 Storytelling: Migration Stories in our own Communities full 56ccd4ee-54c5-4277-9832-9ea5959af7cf https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/25 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • For a behind-the-scenes look at this unit, as well as an opportunity to see the videos created by the students, check out this Inspire Citizens vignette by IC storyteller LeeAnne Lavender.
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  • For a behind-the-scenes look at this unit, as well as an opportunity to see the videos created by the students, check out this Inspire Citizens vignette by IC storyteller LeeAnne Lavender.
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]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2273 On this episode I explore the power of storytelling with a specific focus on migration stories in our local communities. To help me unpack this, I am joined by four students who just finished 7th grade at the International School of Bangkok. Maggie, Mira, Pammy and Kanan learned about migration like many 7th graders across the globe, but their experience was a little bit different. They also learned about active listening, interview skills, and how do use their critical thinking skills to create videos to share migration stories from their own community. On this episode I explore the power of storytelling with a specific focus on migration stories in our local communities. To help me unpack this, I am joined by four students who just finished 7th grade at the International School of Bangkok. Maggie, Mira, Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Echoer’s Journal: The Importance of Media Literacy, an Authentic Audience and Civil Discourse 24 24 Echoer’s Journal: The Importance of Media Literacy, an Authentic Audience and Civil Discourse full 1807b77e-74d9-48ff-824d-7663003e1161 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/24 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out The Echoer’s Journal on Instagram
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]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:42:39 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1745 My guest on this episode, Linda, is a recent graduate of BCIS in Beijing. She is an aspiring journalist with a passion for global issues and current events. In this episode we talk about Echoer’s Journal, an online publication linked in the show notes below created by students for students to share stories about events in our world as well as their own opinions and thoughts on these issues. We also get into some complex topics like media literacy and social polarization and Linda has some great ideas and strategies for us as we struggle to navigate a complicated media landscape. My guest on this episode, Linda, is a recent graduate of BCIS in Beijing. She is an aspiring journalist with a passion for global issues and current events. In this episode we talk about Echoer’s Journal, an online publication linked in the show notes bel Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No FIS Changemaker Conference Recap and a Look Ahead at What’s To Come 23 23 FIS Changemaker Conference Recap and a Look Ahead at What’s To Come full 949142b0-a223-4d78-a1a3-2610e6a575d5 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/23 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Check out the FIS Changemaker website for information and updates on next years conference
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  • If you didn’t have a chance to attend this year‘s conference, here are some videos so you can see what you missed
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  • Check out the FIS Changemaker website for information and updates on next years conference
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]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2536 In March of this year I had the opportunity to virtually attend the student-led Changemaker conference hosted by Frankfurt International School. Despite an ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions and many last-minute challenges, this event was a huge success. Check out some of the videos in the show notes below. On this episode I reconnect with Ted and Maxi from episode 3, as well as one of the other student leaders at this event, Vama. Keep an eye on their website for updated information on next years conference. In March of this year I had the opportunity to virtually attend the student-led Changemaker conference hosted by Frankfurt International School. Despite an ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions and many last-minute challenges, this event was a huge succes Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Service Through the Lens of Technology and Entrepreneurship 22 22 Service Through the Lens of Technology and Entrepreneurship full eac9bd80-f786-4df5-b88a-0a2f9a8af57c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/22 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

  • Could an app like what we are discussing in this episode be a good fit at your school? Check out the website for Walteromtya or connect by email: communications@walteromtya.cn 
  • Here is a link to the book that Tom recommends as a beginners guide for programming
  • Check out more inspiring stories in these vignettes from Inspire Citizens at this link

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  • Could an app like what we are discussing in this episode be a good fit at your school? Check out the website for Walteromtya or connect by email: communications@walteromtya.cn 
  • Here is a link to the book that Tom recommends as a beginners guide for programming
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]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2245 On this episode I meet 3 seniors from BCIS in Beijing, Wallington, Tom and Hower, and I was absolutely blown away by the work they are doing at their school. They run a circuit club for students to learn about technology. They have developed apps that is used by their school for extracurricular activities and internal communications for announcements and upcoming events and also they are prototyping a solar power system that could eventually be expanded to power their entire campus. They even started their own company, Walteromtya, which you can learn more about in the show notes below. Throughout all of this they continue to learn and grow as a team and are committed to building a stronger community at their school. The BCIS mission is to challenge and empower students to be compassionate and inspired people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world. These gentlemen are certainly living that mission. On this episode I meet 3 seniors from BCIS in Beijing, Wallington, Tom and Hower, and I was absolutely blown away by the work they are doing at their school. They run a circuit club for students to learn about technology. They have developed apps that is Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Period Poverty Part 2 - Uganda 21 21 Period Poverty Part 2 - Uganda full 648dd6c7-4b26-4646-b6f3-ccc93267bc1f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/21 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • We have connected Anna (featured in the previous episode) and Nantume, in the spirit of SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - and look forward to seeing where their collaboration might lead. Perhaps a follow up episode down the road…
  • Despite living in rural Uganda, Nantume attends school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China. You can learn more about the school here.
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  • We have connected Anna (featured in the previous episode) and Nantume, in the spirit of SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - and look forward to seeing where their collaboration might lead. Perhaps a follow up episode down the road…
  • Despite living in rural Uganda, Nantume attends school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China. You can learn more about the school here.
  • For additional stories of students engaged in transformative learning experiences please check out this vignettes from Inspire Citizens. 

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]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1881 Following up from our last episode on period poverty, I reconnect with Nantume in Uganda to talk about her MYP personal project where she addresses this important issue as well as other issues related to the well-being of girls in her community. If you are interested in SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - and want to find out more about what that looks like in action from a student perspective, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. One last note. Nantume recorded this episode sitting outside on a beautiful day in her village. Listen carefully and you can hear the nature sounds in the background. Following up from our last episode on period poverty, I reconnect with Nantume in Uganda to talk about her MYP personal project where she addresses this important issue as well as other issues related to the well-being of girls in her community. If you ar Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Period Poverty Part 1 - Beijing 20 20 Period Poverty Part 1 - Beijing full 6d27d256-b64b-44a7-8e9a-8626f87979f3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/20 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • If you are a Changemaker or an educator looking to lead change in your school community, please check out these free resources from Inspire Citizens.
  • Want to follow the work of other changemakers and see what it looks like in action? Check out FIS Changemakers (who will be featured on an upcoming episode) as well as our friends at Youthtopia. 

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  • If you are a Changemaker or an educator looking to lead change in your school community, please check out these free resources from Inspire Citizens.
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]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 2679 On this episode, I meet a HS student from BCIS in Beijing named Anna who is an inspiring young changemaker. Anna is very passionate about gender equality and is doing some amazing work in the area of sexual education, consent and period poverty in both her home community of Beijing as well as in other parts of rural China. Here project is called Girl Up. Join me to learn how she became passionate about this issue that she cares about, how she became more deeply aware of this need in her local community and how she is using her skills and knowledge to take action and have an impact. Both the scope of her work as well as the different issues that she is able to address and connect are truly impressive. Also, please stay tuned for our next episode, Period Poverty Part 2 - Uganda, where I reconnect with Nantume about her work on this issue in her local community. On this episode, I meet a HS student from BCIS in Beijing named Anna who is an inspiring young changemaker. Anna is very passionate about gender equality and is doing some amazing work in the area of sexual education, consent and period poverty in both he Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No The Future of Education 19 19 The Future of Education full c8902faf-76d6-4e3c-9b78-ce2f7d5c95a1 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/19 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Check out the latest news and upcoming events at Tri-Association 
  • The Future of the World is in Our Classrooms. Learn more about Inspire Citizens and the future-focused programs available to develop global citizenship at your school. 
  • Find out more about AIS Costa Rica where my guests on this episode of the podcast go to school. Go Falcons!

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  • Check out the latest news and upcoming events at Tri-Association 
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  • Find out more about AIS Costa Rica where my guests on this episode of the podcast go to school. Go Falcons!

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]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 3201 On this episode we do something we don’t usually do. We invite educators to join the conversation. Back in November 2021, Inspire Citizens lead a workshop sponsored by Tri-Association around the theme of The Future of Education for educators in the region. Following this professional learning experience, I was having a conversation with Julio and Nicola at AIS in Costa Rica. We thought, what if we engaged students in this conversation? What insights might they have about the future of education if given the opportunity to explore some of the same resources that we shared with teachers. This led to a roundtable discussion at AIS featuring Felipe, a senior, Camila, a junior, Cross, a 7th grader, Nicola, the curriculum coordinator and Julio, a high school social studies teacher. Join us as we take a trip to 2030, unpack the future of education and get that all important student perspective on what we might be able to do in schools starting now to play an active role in shaping a more sustainable future. On this episode we do something we don’t usually do. We invite educators to join the conversation. Back in November 2021, Inspire Citizens lead a workshop sponsored by Tri-Association around the theme of The Future of Education for educators in the region Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Radical Re-Imagination - Think Like There Are No Barriers & Develop Your Activism 18 18 Radical Re-Imagination - Think Like There Are No Barriers & Develop Your Activism full f855ca9c-1497-4f82-ac53-ff0caf37fcdf https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/18 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

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]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1978 “Activism is a verb. It’s a doing word. It’s not a title. It’s not a position. It’s what you do. The moment you make your environment, your community, or your current situation better you are an activist.” These are the words of my guest, Erioluwa, a community organizer and youth leader with a group called YouthxYouth. I catch you up with him (virtually) for this episode of the Empathy to Impact podcast in his home in Lagos, Nigeria. Join us as we discuss different archetypes of activism and how YouthxYouth is allying with young people across the world to engage in conversations and action to redesign the future of education and have an impact in our communities. “Activism is a verb. It’s a doing word. It’s not a title. It’s not a position. It’s what you do. The moment you make your environment, your community, or your current situation better you are an activist.” These are the words of my guest, Erioluwa, a comm Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No The Value & Impact of Community Service 17 17 The Value & Impact of Community Service full feb6020e-fb80-43d3-b16e-5f71c99d2478 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/17 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • Qinglan is a DP student at BCIS. BCIS also offers the ID8 program. Click here to learn more. 
  • Connect with Qinglan via her teacher, the fabulous Katie Petch, at katie.petch@bcis.cn
  • Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for resources on how to empower your students to have an impact in your community

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  • Qinglan is a DP student at BCIS. BCIS also offers the ID8 program. Click here to learn more. 
  • Connect with Qinglan via her teacher, the fabulous Katie Petch, at katie.petch@bcis.cn
  • Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
  • Connect with Inspire Citizens for resources on how to empower your students to have an impact in your community

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]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1716 On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade 11. As a high school student, she has been involved in a number of projects that stem from her passion for sustainability and the environment. We will be talking about her projects Clean Up, Mask Up and, quite randomly, a bit about flags. Qinglan has also shown entrepreneurial skills by turning Mask Up into a business with the proceeds supporting a local charity, Roundabout. You can find out more about Roundabout and how you might support this fantastic charity in the show notes below. What opportunities are there in your community to follow your passions and engage in community service? On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Coat of Ash - Videos for Change 16 16 Coat of Ash - Videos for Change full fdefd6d4-4f7d-40f1-898c-eec994cc6a2b https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/16 If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support.

  • For more information about the prevention of bushfires and to connect with Charlotte, follow @coat_of_ash on Instagram 
  • Watch Charlotte‘s video, Coat of Ash, and find other inspirational student films at Videos for Change
  • Videos for Change has some outstanding resources for both students and teachers
  • Find out more about High Resolves, an Inspire Citizens partner, and the different programs and resources they offer
  • For more examples of student media work and ideas to implement them into curriculum, tune in to Inspire Citizens Futures Media (ICFM)

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  • For more information about the prevention of bushfires and to connect with Charlotte, follow @coat_of_ash on Instagram 
  • Watch Charlotte‘s video, Coat of Ash, and find other inspirational student films at Videos for Change
  • Videos for Change has some outstanding resources for both students and teachers
  • Find out more about High Resolves, an Inspire Citizens partner, and the different programs and resources they offer
  • For more examples of student media work and ideas to implement them into curriculum, tune in to Inspire Citizens Futures Media (ICFM)

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1217 On our first visit to Australia for the podcast, I meet Charlotte, a young filmmaker and changemaker who is having an impact through her media work. Her short film, Coat of Ash, won multiple awards and accolades at the 2021 High Resolves Videos for Change global competition including Best Video from the Australia/Oceania region, runner up for Best Global Film and the McCall MacBain Climate Action Award. The film examines the tragic bushfires in 2019-2020 that raged across Australia through the eyes of a family of koalas, a species heavily impacted by the fires. Charlotte discusses feeling devastated by the impact of the fires and felt that she needed to take action to raise awareness and prevent this from happening again. She accomplished this through her film which has been viewed across the globe. How might we engage our talents and passions to take action through media for a cause we care about? On our first visit to Australia for the podcast, I meet Charlotte, a young filmmaker and changemaker who is having an impact through her media work. Her short film, Coat of Ash, won multiple awards and accolades at the 2021 High Resolves Videos for Change Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Student Action Reduces Food Waste at CISS 15 15 Student Action Reduces Food Waste at CISS full 4690ed91-f65d-4f77-8e7c-ea9ea7353e22 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/15
  • Interested in embedding student media into the curriculum at your school. Connect with Inspire Citizens and check out ICFM.
  • Sima Classroom provides first class visual storytelling resources to education forums worldwide that empower learners to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to become proactive contributors to a better world. Here is a link to learn more our IC partner Sima Classroom and how their resources might be a good fit at your school.
  • If you are a student interested in creating media for impact, click on this link to find out more about the Sima Student Awards.
  • Listen to Iffany’s full podcast here.
  • More cool student-created media at citizen.c from Concordia Intenational School in Shanghai. 
  • Connect with Donna Guerin at Global Lighthouse Studios or on Twitter @dlguerin1
  • Connect with Aaron Moniz on Twitter @inspirecitizen2

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  • Interested in embedding student media into the curriculum at your school. Connect with Inspire Citizens and check out ICFM.
  • Sima Classroom provides first class visual storytelling resources to education forums worldwide that empower learners to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to become proactive contributors to a better world. Here is a link to learn more our IC partner Sima Classroom and how their resources might be a good fit at your school.
  • If you are a student interested in creating media for impact, click on this link to find out more about the Sima Student Awards.
  • Listen to Iffany’s full podcast here.
  • More cool student-created media at citizen.c from Concordia Intenational School in Shanghai. 
  • Connect with Donna Guerin at Global Lighthouse Studios or on Twitter @dlguerin1
  • Connect with Aaron Moniz on Twitter @inspirecitizen2

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    ]]>     Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1809 On this episode we are going to do something a little bit different. We are going to be taking a look at student media for impact and how student changemakers took action to promote sustainability and reduce food waste at Concordia International School in Shanghai. However, for this episode I am going to turn over the microphone to my friends Aaron Moniz from Inspire Citizens and Donna Guerin from Global Lighthouse Studios. Join them as they interview Iffany, a recent graduate of Concordia International School and a Sima Student Award winner in 2021, to discuss her podcast about food waste, what inspired her, why she is so passionate about this issue and the impact she had in her community. On this episode we are going to do something a little bit different. We are going to be taking a look at student media for impact and how student changemakers took action to promote sustainability and reduce food waste at Concordia International School in Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS 14 14 Interviewing Local Heroes at HKIS full 42e8cfd4-2c1f-4fcb-acf4-ae3fe50cdc94 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/14
  • If you are interested in creating a learning opportunity for your students similar to the one you heard about in this podcast, here are some great resources from Inspire Citizens. Want more information? Set up a zoom call with an Inspire Citizens facilitator.
  • Find out more about this podcasting unit at HKIS by contacting the amazing Ms. Elshoff (that’s her laughing in the background during this episode 😆) 👉🏼 melshoff@hkis.edu.hk
  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
  • Listen to Evelyn & Subin’s full podcast here

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  • If you are interested in creating a learning opportunity for your students similar to the one you heard about in this podcast, here are some great resources from Inspire Citizens. Want more information? Set up a zoom call with an Inspire Citizens facilitator.
  • Find out more about this podcasting unit at HKIS by contacting the amazing Ms. Elshoff (that’s her laughing in the background during this episode 😆) 👉🏼 melshoff@hkis.edu.hk
  • Listen to Chloe‘s full podcast here
  • Listen to Evelyn & Subin’s full podcast here

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    ]]>     Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1354 On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss their experiences honing their interview skills, drawing on pre-existing tools from narrative writing, and utilizing active listening to successfully amplify the stories of people in their community who often go unnoticed, and are quietly having an impact in their daily lives. What stories might we uncover in our own communities if we take time to stop, engage and actively listen? On this episode we are off to Hong Kong to catch up with a couple of 8th grade podcasters. Chloe and Evelyn are first time podcasters and did an outstanding job telling the story of an unsung hero in their community through this new medium. We discuss the Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School 13 13 Storytelling for Social Justice at Irondale High School full c63b909a-fa97-49e3-b1be-a766ffe06278 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/13 If you would like to learn more about this amazing project as well as the course Reading & Writing for Social Justice, connect with Jeremy Hachey:
    hacheyjeremy@gmail.com
    @HacheyELA

    Kio Stark Ted talk referenced in the podcast:
    https://youtu.be/rFpDK2KhAgw
    @kiostark

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    ]]>     If you would like to learn more about this amazing project as well as the course Reading & Writing for Social Justice, connect with Jeremy Hachey:
    hacheyjeremy@gmail.com
    @HacheyELA

    Kio Stark Ted talk referenced in the podcast:
    https://youtu.be/rFpDK2KhAgw
    @kiostark

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    ]]>     Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1770 On this episode I catch up with three seniors, Aisha, Amina, & Emilio, at Irondale High School in Minnesota to talk about a project they are doing in an elective class called Reading & Writing For Social Justice. In this project they were tasked with finding someone in the community, capturing their stories through interviews, writing a transcript and turning that transcript into a first person narrative. Listen to how they used the power of active listening and storytelling to become more aware and amplify underrepresented stories to build empathy in their community. On this episode I catch up with three seniors, Aisha, Amina, & Emilio, at Irondale High School in Minnesota to talk about a project they are doing in an elective class called Reading & Writing For Social Justice. In this project they were tasked w Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Journey of a Young Changemaker 12 12 Journey of a Young Changemaker full 15f4adec-13cc-4e16-b51e-974b581cc85c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/12 Feeling inspired by Jake’s story? Connect with him and find out more about his work at Young Changemakers International.
    Twitter

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    ]]>     Feeling inspired by Jake’s story? Connect with him and find out more about his work at Young Changemakers International.
    Twitter

    @YoungChangemak1


    Instagram

    young_changemakers_intl


    Facebook

    Young Changemakers International


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    ]]>     Sat, 15 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1006 Jake, an 11-year-old sixth grade student from Colorado, USA, is the founder of Young Changemakers International. Join me as we talk about some of the amazing work that he is involved in currently in Kenya and Malawi to improve education for students who don’t have the same educational opportunities that he has. His advice to emerging changemakers, “Be passionate and be yourself.” Jake, an 11-year-old sixth grade student from Colorado, USA, is the founder of Young Changemakers International. Join me as we talk about some of the amazing work that he is involved in currently in Kenya and Malawi to improve education for students who d Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 2 11 11 Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 2 full f4b7e965-81f3-4687-9a64-c0f856071a5c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/11 If you would like to connect and collaborate with the students from the International School of Dakar and the amazing student-led social justice work that is happening there, please contact Dr. Nneka Johnson at nnekaj@faculty.isd.sn or on Twitter @NnekaJ_EDU

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     If you would like to connect and collaborate with the students from the International School of Dakar and the amazing student-led social justice work that is happening there, please contact Dr. Nneka Johnson at nnekaj@faculty.isd.sn or on Twitter @NnekaJ_EDU

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1217 How do we celebrate diversity in our communities? Diversity has many different forms and unfortunately sometimes leads to bias and discrimination both in and outside of our school communities. In Part 2 of my conversation with Anna, Chinwe, Itu and Larry, student leaders from ISD in Senegal, you will hear more about their passionate work to lead change in their community and some of their challenges and triumphs along the way. We are all going through a human experience. Let’s build on the momentum that they have generated and make space for these conversations, engage in allyship and move forward together towards a more diverse, equitable, inclusive society. How do we celebrate diversity in our communities? Diversity has many different forms and unfortunately sometimes leads to bias and discrimination both in and outside of our school communities. In Part 2 of my conversation with Anna, Chinwe, Itu and Larry, Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 1 10 10 Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us - Part 1 full f92e2ff3-099f-4992-9da0-a75e03eef14f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/10 If you would like to connect and collaborate with the students from the International School of Dakar and the amazing student-led social justice work that is happening there, please contact Dr. Nneka Johnson at nnekaj@faculty.isd.sn or on Twitter @NnekaJ_EDU

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    ]]>     If you would like to connect and collaborate with the students from the International School of Dakar and the amazing student-led social justice work that is happening there, please contact Dr. Nneka Johnson at nnekaj@faculty.isd.sn or on Twitter @NnekaJ_EDU

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    ]]>     Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1255 In this two-part story, Larry, Itu, Chinwe and Anna join me on the podcast from the International School of Dakar in Senegal. These four student leaders, following stories of discrimination and inequality from their school community being posted anonymously on social media in June 2020, and in Larry’s case even earlier than this, chose to stand up and take positive action for change. Working collaboratively with trusted teachers and the school administration, these students are doing everything from leading professional development workshops for teachers to promote allyship and ensure that their community is a place where diversity is celebrated, to making sure that the health curriculum includes LGBTQ+ sexuality. They have even shared their work at international conferences. Nothing about us without us is for us is their slogan letting us know students deserve a voice in their own education and when given the opportunity students can transform the culture of a school community. This is a journey and it is only just beginning, but the impact they have had so far is something to celebrate and hopefully inspire other communities to follow their lead. In this two-part story, Larry, Itu, Chinwe and Anna join me on the podcast from the International School of Dakar in Senegal. These four student leaders, following stories of discrimination and inequality from their school community being posted anonymous Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Insights from a Self-Identified Perfectionist 9 9 Insights from a Self-Identified Perfectionist full 434d6010-7b63-4640-8799-3bdb1a4f7ed8 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/9 Here is a link to Billy‘s Ted talk.

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Here is a link to Billy‘s Ted talk.

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    ]]>     Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:34:08 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1267 In addition to being a filmmaker and coach of World Scholars Cup at his school, Billy is a self-identified perfectionist. He has given a TED talk on this very subject. On this episode we are going to unpack what it’s like to be a perfectionist and how that can impact the life of a student. In addition to being a filmmaker and coach of World Scholars Cup at his school, Billy is a self-identified perfectionist. He has given a TED talk on this very subject. On this episode we are going to unpack what it’s like to be a perfectionist and how tha Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination at the International School of Helsinki 8 8 Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination at the International School of Helsinki full ff03cc32-224a-4160-a1c4-1639e6dfb0b9 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/8 Members of STAND would welcome partnership opportunities with other schools, teachers and students from around the world. Reach out and connect.
    Email: stand@ishelsinki.fi
    Instagram: s.t.a.n.d.ish

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    ]]>     Members of STAND would welcome partnership opportunities with other schools, teachers and students from around the world. Reach out and connect.
    Email: stand@ishelsinki.fi
    Instagram: s.t.a.n.d.ish

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1680 Amazing things are happening at the International School of Helsinki. On this episode Diana, Ankita, Erion & Philip, student leaders at ISH, join me to talk about a student equity group at their school. Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination (STAND) was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and started with the help and guidance of dedicated faculty members creating a space for students to engage with issues of social justice both in their own community and globally. These trusted adults in the school nurtured student leaders and allowed them to take on the leadership roles within this group and together they have positively impacted the culture of their school. Amazing things are happening at the International School of Helsinki. On this episode Diana, Ankita, Erion & Philip, student leaders at ISH, join me to talk about a student equity group at their school. Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination (STAND) Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China 7 7 Reimagining Service Learning at XLIS in Xi’An, China full c5541d24-9fe5-4239-ada6-0b961a5db405 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/7 If you missed Episode 2 you can listen at this link or wherever you enjoy great podcasts.

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     If you missed Episode 2 you can listen at this link or wherever you enjoy great podcasts.

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1802 Join me for a story of how personal connection and empathy ignited passion and empowered students to have an huge impact in our global community. In Episode 2, we met Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students who brought safe, clean drinking water to their village in Uganda impacting the lives of everyone in the community. On this episode we are going to revisit this story with the help of Jarry, Amy & Corina. These three leader-changemakers attend high school at XLIS in Xi’An, China. We are going to look at how personal connection and empathy inspired a whole community to get behind one student’s personal project half a world away. If you are involved in service learning, CAS, or personal projects, this is a call to action. Imagine if we looked at service learning through this model pioneered by XLIS. Imagine the impact that our students could have. Join me for a story of how personal connection and empathy ignited passion and empowered students to have an huge impact in our global community. In Episode 2, we met Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students who brought safe, clean drinking water to th Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     What is it like to be a student with ADHD? 6 6 What is it like to be a student with ADHD? full 94753810-5617-4ad7-9291-a8ac9958149f https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/6 Want to learn more? Get a copy of Jason‘s book here.

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Want to learn more? Get a copy of Jason‘s book here.

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 908 What’s it like to be a student with ADHD? Jason, my guest on this episode, has some first-hand experience. He is a 6th grade student and he has ADHD. On this episode we will discuss some of the challenges and advantages of having an ADHD superpower and talk about the book that he has co-authored with his mom Nicole based on his journals and experiences. What’s it like to be a student with ADHD? Jason, my guest on this episode, has some first-hand experience. He is a 6th grade student and he has ADHD. On this episode we will discuss some of the challenges and advantages of having an ADHD superpower and ta Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Green Is Gold Film Festival at Hangzhou CIS featuring Mandy & Yi-Mei 5 5 Green Is Gold Film Festival at Hangzhou CIS featuring Mandy & Yi-Mei full bcca61a9-d87b-4af2-b218-109e166f108d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/5 Here is a link to Mandy & Yi-Mei’s film
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/9/5/green-is-gold-ev-rap-battle

    Check out other films from the Green is Gold Film Festival at the following links
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/14/green-is-gold-in-this-house
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/supply-chain-electricity
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/bright-future
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/is-biofuel-a-viable-fuel-of-the-future
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/5/23/green-is-gold-battery-rap-collaboration

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Here is a link to Mandy & Yi-Mei’s film
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/9/5/green-is-gold-ev-rap-battle

    Check out other films from the Green is Gold Film Festival at the following links
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/14/green-is-gold-in-this-house
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/supply-chain-electricity
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/bright-future
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/6/18/is-biofuel-a-viable-fuel-of-the-future
    https://inspirecitizens.org/futures-media/2021/5/23/green-is-gold-battery-rap-collaboration

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1489 At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green energy as we transition to a sustainable future. At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Green Is Gold Film Festival - Trailer 5 5 Green Is Gold Film Festival - Trailer trailer ba52996f-58da-4ef9-a0c4-205758d3c94c https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/trailer5 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 135 At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green energy as we transition to a sustainable future. At the end of the 20-21 school year HS students at Hangzhou CIS hosted a Green Is Gold Film Festival. Mandy & Yi-Mei, two of the featured filmmakers, join me on the podcast to share their experiences creating a film that takes a balanced look at green Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia 4 4 Media for Impact & Sustainable Development with ES Students from Malaysia full 5394d35b-18b8-467f-8c6f-bc5eb501fd1d https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/4
  • Here is a link to the podcasts that the students produced.
  • Here are some samples of student videos.
  • Here is the digital magazine produced by the class. 

    • These can be used as meta-models to inspire the learners in your classroom. If you would like help implementing a unit like this please reach out to Inspire Citizens by emailing scott@inspirecitizens.org

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  • Here is a link to the podcasts that the students produced.
  • Here are some samples of student videos.
  • Here is the digital magazine produced by the class. 

    • These can be used as meta-models to inspire the learners in your classroom. If you would like help implementing a unit like this please reach out to Inspire Citizens by emailing scott@inspirecitizens.org

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1285 On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact. On this episode I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skil Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Media for Impact & Sustainable Development - Trailer 4 4 Media for Impact & Sustainable Development - Trailer trailer 4a08f80a-36a2-49b7-9d5f-5009db4fd1a3 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/trailer4 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 129 On this preview of the upcoming episode, I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact. Full episode will publish on September 1. On this preview of the upcoming episode, I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. We discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new tec Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No Student-Led Changemaker Conference at Frankfurt International School 3 3 Student-Led Changemaker Conference at Frankfurt International School full a5d11701-e2b1-4d83-b7fb-b202ad235abf https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/3 For more information about the upcoming FIS Changemaker Conference click this link: https://sites.google.com/fis.edu/changemaker-conference/home

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    ]]>     For more information about the upcoming FIS Changemaker Conference click this link: https://sites.google.com/fis.edu/changemaker-conference/home

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1675 Frankfurt International School is hosting a student-led Changemaker Conference in March 2022. This is the first time an event of this kind will be held not only at the school, but in this region. Taylor, Ted, and Maxi are three of the student-leaders responsible for making this happen. Listen as they discuss how they are developing their leadership skills, taking on the responsibility of hosting such an important event and making connections and forging partnerships in both their local and global communities. Frankfurt International School is hosting a student-led Changemaker Conference in March 2022. This is the first time an event of this kind will be held not only at the school, but in this region. Taylor, Ted, and Maxi are three of the student-leaders resp Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Student-Led Changemaker Conference at FIS - Trailer 3 3 Student-Led Changemaker Conference at FIS - Trailer trailer eb94245c-4db6-4c13-a8f1-87de3b72932a https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/trailer3 For more information about the upcoming FIS Changemaker Conference click this link: https://sites.google.com/fis.edu/changemaker-conference/home

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     For more information about the upcoming FIS Changemaker Conference click this link: https://sites.google.com/fis.edu/changemaker-conference/home

    Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 136 Frankfurt International School is hosting a student-led Changemaker Conference in March 2022. This is the first time an event of this kind will be held not only at the school, but in this region. Taylor, Ted, and Maxi are three of the student-leaders responsible for making this happen. Listen as they discuss how they are developing their leadership skills, taking on the responsibility of hosting such an important event and making connections and forging partnerships in both their local and global communities. Frankfurt International School is hosting a student-led Changemaker Conference in March 2022. This is the first time an event of this kind will be held not only at the school, but in this region. Taylor, Ted, and Maxi are three of the student-leaders resp Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Clean, Safe Drinking Water for a Village in Uganda with Nantume & Nkoba 2 2 Clean, Safe Drinking Water for a Village in Uganda with Nantume & Nkoba full f2eb9598-a272-4122-95d1-da5b0ce15aed https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/2 Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1288 On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together with faculty and student leaders at their school to achieve a dream of having clean, safe drinking water for the people of their local community. On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together with faculty and student leaders at t Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Clean, Safe Drinking Water for a Village in Uganda - Trailer 2 2 Clean, Safe Drinking Water for a Village in Uganda - Trailer trailer 88c1aac1-0d9e-45c3-b496-dc444a38caff https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/trailer2 Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 130 On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together to achieve a dream of having clean, safe drinking water for the people of their local community. On this episode I am joined by Nantume and Nkoba, two high school students from Uganda, who share their inspirational story of how they attend school virtually at XLIS in Xi’an, China and how they have worked together to achieve a dream of having clean, s Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Photography, Leadership and the Value of Media in Education with Christina 1 1 Photography, Leadership and the Value of Media in Education with Christina full 57af91ae-6ed6-46df-8be1-e6a168b5ce72 https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/1 Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


    ]]>     Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 1132 On this episode I chat with Christina, a high school sophomore from Beijing, about photography, leading workshops with students and with teachers as a student and the value of media in education. On this episode I chat with Christina, a high school sophomore from Beijing, about photography, leading workshops with students and with teachers as a student and the value of media in education. Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No     Welcome to the Empathy to Impact Podcast 1 1 Welcome to the Empathy to Impact Podcast trailer 67f441ee-a25d-4a4f-841c-836a3f0eeefa https://empathytoimpact.transistor.fm/trailer1 Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.


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    ]]>     Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:14:51 +0800 Inspire Citizens Inspire Citizens 135 Hear a preview of my conversation with Christina from our upcoming July 15 episode of the Empathy to Impact Podcast Hear a preview of my conversation with Christina from our upcoming July 15 episode of the Empathy to Impact Podcast Teacher, teaching, Education, learning, transformative, student perspective, student voice, media, media literacy, media production, inspire citizens, school, media lab, 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as action, futures thinking, project based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, wellbeing, future, media, experiential No