Teach, Learn, Live

Albert Einstein reportedly said that “there is only one thing that you absolutely have to know”, and that’s the location of the library.

Today Tim is chatting with Liz Jack, Executive Director of Libraries Tasmania, about why that recommendation absolutely stands up, the role of libraries in our communities, and what it means that we can now access the library wherever we are, any time of day, and for a whole lot more than books.

Today Tim is talking to Leesa Pettit from Jordan River Learning Federation (JRLF) Senior School in Hobart's northern suburbs. They talk about:

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Tim recently spoke to Natalie Brown from The Peter Underwood Centre and Children's University.

Hear how the Peter Underwood Centre works with schools and families to access learning both inside and outside the classroom.

They also discussed six things that parents can do to give their child the best start to learning and how the Centre is contributing to Tasmania’s future through research and partnerships.

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In this week’s episode of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast, Tim is joined by Todd Sculthorpe, from Aboriginal Education Services.

As a proud Palawa man, Todd assists teachers to educate future leaders within the Aboriginal community and supports the Aboriginal community with pathways to employment, ensuring that their knowledge and experience is valued.

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Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania joins Tim today to talk about how the University is supporting the development of quality teachers as well as students to support Tasmania's future.

They talk about the School's Recommendation Program and how that is assisting our Year 12 students with pathways to university.

It's an inspiring and motivating conversation for students, teachers and members of the wider community.

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This week on the Teach, Learn, Live podcast we are talking to Ashley McPherson, Principal at Bruny Island District School.

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Hear some funny stories about teaching, living and leading a school on Bruny Island.

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On the podcast today we have Jemima and Alec who are two Year 12 students from Elizabeth College who are hoping to enter the teaching profession.

Tim talks to them both about their backgrounds in public education, their aspirations for the future, and what they think makes a great teacher.

Join us as we gain an insight into our schools through the eyes of a two Year 12 students.

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Today on the Teach, Learn, Live podcast we are talking to Jessie Eberhardt, a member of the leadership team and Launching into Learning coordinator at  Penguin District School in the North West of Tasmania.

Tim and Jessie discuss what it is like working in the early year's space with curious learners and their families. They discuss the role of Launching into Learning in Tasmania and the impact it is having on the education of our youngest learners.

They also discuss the re-development of Penguin District School and the opportunities it offers for supporting children in the early years and beyond.

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Join Tim and Jeanna, Principal at Port Dalrymple School in Tasmania’s North-East for Episode 6 of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast.

Hear about what it means to be principal at a K-12 school and how the school is working with their local community to develop innovative educational opportunities for children and young people.

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In this week’s episode, Tim is joined by Harrison and Angela, two of our Year 12 students at Elizabeth College, in Tasmania’s south.

Join Tim as he chats with Harrison and Angela about how public education has helped shape their world, what it’s like to be a year 12 student in 2020, and their goals for the future.

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On episode 5 of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast Tim talks to the Hon Jeremy Rockliff, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Training about why he decided to enter politics, the importance of wellbeing and partnerships and where to next for public education in Tasmania.

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Tim chats to John X, one of Tasmania’s most loved entertainers and self-proclaimed ‘nice-guy’, about how public education has shaped who he is today.

Learn about the antics of ‘John the Schoolboy’ and the teachers who influenced and supported his career.

Hear tales of John’s career, his passion for the Tasmanian community and why he believes in lifelong learning.

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In this weeks episode of the Teach, Learn, Live podcast, Tim chats with Lyndon Riggall, from Launceston College, one of Tasmania’s great beginning teachers.

Lyndon shares his experience of the Teacher Intern Placement Program, which offers scholarships to UTAS students in the final year of their teaching qualification, to study and work part-time in one of Tasmania’s schools. Expressions of Interest for the Program close on 3 July 2020.

Hear about Lyndon’s journey into teaching, his most memorable teachers, and why he is so passionate about making a difference for every learner, every day.

Get to know why Lyndon believes in the value of public education and how he has managed to balance teaching with his love of writing (Lyndon has recently released his first picture book - Becoming Ellie).

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Tim speaks with one of Tasmania’s principals, Kerry McMinn, to discover how their schools and communities have worked together throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This episode celebrates the role of school leaders and highlights one of our inspirational leaders who is working with her school community to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.

Join Tim Bullard, Secretary of the Department of Education, for an introduction to the Teach, Learn, Live Podcast.