UBC MET
by Dr. Keri Ewart
The UBC Master of Educational Technology is a fully-online, international graduate degree. This podcast covers a range of topics related to educational technology.
Podcast episodes
Season 2
Teaching Transformatively: Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Toolkit
Explore the journey of Teaching Transformatively, from its inception in a MET course to a comprehensive resource for educators. The integration of intersectional lenses into teaching and learning enables learners to situate themselves in the context of existing systems of power and privilege and to recognize how their unique layered identities shape how they experience the world. As new media modalities become ever more present and accessible, it is critical for learners from equity-deserving groups to see their identities reflected in their learning content and activities.
Behind the Lens: Navigating Identity in Film
Dr. Keri Ewart talks with film industry luminary Agam Darshi about identity and storytelling. They discuss the influence of technology, industry changes, and narratives of marginalized IBPOC communities. Agam reflects on education's role in promoting inclusivity and anti-racism, shedding light on the strides and challenges in representing diverse voices in cinema.
Season 1
When the Hood Comes Off: Racism And Resistance in the Digital Age
Dr. Rob Eschmann and Dr. Keri Ewart discuss Dr. Eschmann’s recently released book When the Hood Comes Off as they explore the impact of digital technologies on racial dynamics and discusses the internet’s potential as a tool for innovative resistance.