Welcome to my Educational Adventures!
Bienvenue dans mes aventures éducatives!
Here you will find information about some of the work and research I have or am currently involved in. My current research revolves around formal/informal science education, participant-based mobile learning and curriculum theory. More specifically, I am interested in the theory and practice of a critically empowering science and environmental education for students and future teachers. In addition to my professional CV, you can learn about the various research and service projects I am currently working on. I also maintain a blog on science education and the world. Here you can also find links to other individuals and organizations that share my research interests. Education is an adventure! Let's see what we can do together. You can reach me at: [email protected].
This educational site and my work gratefully acknowledges the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation where I live and work today.
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STEM Education
to the next power! 
Interested in getting involved?
(STEM)2 is looking for, volunteers educators, and STEM experts who are interested in helping develop the podcast series. For more information, contact (STEM)2 via email at: [email protected] |
Fall 2026 Podcast - Back to School and Special Topics in STEM/STEAM Education
Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research — In the first episode of our 10th series we return to school and examine to topics and opportunities in educational research for this year. Key topics graduate and doctoral students might want to explore continue to evolve around how AI is transforming teaching and learning for children including possible negative impacts on student achievements and the environment that data centres may have in many small and rural communities where they are sighted. We also discuss 2026 is proving to be a particularly important year for research related to STEAM education as it relates to changing policies and funding in North America. In the news we look at news related to the new school year. (S10E1)
Website Link: Educational Statistics for Canada from Statistics Canada Website Link: Educational Statistics for the United States from NCES Educational Article on AI Effects on Learning: AI Paper on Learning News Article: Smithsonian Article on Data Centres Series 10 Episode 2: Fall Topics Series - The History and Future of Educational Robots in Schools — Recently a school district in New York proposed introducing a secondary robot teacher in a public school as a pilot project. The public response to the use of educational robots in schools was loud with many students and families voicing their opposition to robotic teachers. Despite this opposition, there is a long history of the use of robots in schools and in the second episode we look at the history, current and possible future use of robots in schools as represented in both academic and popular culture. One key question explored here is whether robots can replace the distinctly evolved human process of teaching throughout history including the origin of our species. In the news we share articles on the history of robots and their use in schools. (S10E2 - Coming in September) Series 10 Episode 3: Fall Topics Series - The History of Childhood Diseases & Public Health in Schools — The United State recently revised its childhood vaccination schedule by reducing the number of vaccines and spreading them over a longer period of time of which concerns many paediatricians and public health experts. In this episode we look at the history of childhood diseases and public health efforts over the last two centuries and explore the need for increased public health education for students and families in schools and their surrounding communities. In the news we look at changing public health policies and recent outbreaks affecting schools around the world. (S10E3 - Coming in September) Series 10 Episode 4: Fall Topics Series - Elections 2026 and Their Impact on Educational Systems and Policy — In fourth episode we will be exploring how 2026 elections may impact schools in Canada and the United States. (S10E4 - Coming in October). Series 10 Episode 5 : TBD — Topic to be determined and released in November. Summer 2026 Podcast Series - Island STEAM
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We are currently developing SERIES 10 of the (STEM)2 podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas to: [email protected]
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New ABC Early Reader Series
Starting Production!
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Teachers, Families and Kids! Get ready for a new ABC Early Reader STEAM series about children at an international space school who are exploring the amazing diversity of wildlife found on Earth. This series is designed for families and teachers to read with K and Grade 1 students with high Grade 1 and 2 students (and beyond) being able to read the wildlife series independently. Each book comes with three STEAM school or home activities adults can do with young children. This series is currently in production and tune in here for more information on this educational wildlife series.
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New Curriculum Coming in 2027!