• Semone shares her personal story.
• We discuss student challenges in an online environment versus being in a physical classroom.
• We discuss how personal setbacks Impact learning, success, and how we might use them to build resilience.
• We define mental wellness, health vs mental illness And the factors that contribute to both in a positive and negative manner.
• We discuss what might trigger various states of mental health in a learning environment and how we might reduce them.
• How we might overcome or manage stressors in our daily lives.
• Internal and external resources for students to cope with mental health or illness.
• Resources for student community support within Humber College.

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Humber College resources that focus on inclusion and student engagement & support can be found under the Humber Student Life website at: http://humber.ca/student-life/

The ‘Indigenous Education and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/indigenous/

The ‘Black Academic Success and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/thebase/

The ‘LGBTQ+’ Resource at: https://humber.ca/lgbtq/resource-centre

The ‘Student and Community Engagement’ department at: https://humber.ca/sce/

• Heather discusses how she got started in design and her beginnings as an educator.
• What are play days?
• The process of participating in play days.
• What influenced the initiative and concept.
• Having a support system that encourages 'Play' in higher education.
• The benefits of Play Days for students and teachers.
• Feedback and how prior Play Days have impacted learning.
• How other departments or schools can launch their own Play Day activities.
• The challenges and logistics involved.
• Future iterations of Play Days and how we might integrate activities of 'play' in our core curriculum.
• Heather shares her thoughts on the key outcomes of Play Days for students, teachers, staff, and industry involved.

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• Kevin discusses how he got started in graphic design.
• How we might prioritize tasks and manage our time between work and life.
• The impact external pressures have on procrastination and productivity.
• How we might be more efficient with the time we are given while dedicating time to ourselves and family.
• Maintaining positive habits and routines for better mental health.
• We have a conversation about being driven by mood and emotion for creativity versus being motivated by productivity and deadlines.
• Creating a to-do list by assessing your day and breaking down how much time you have for productivity.
• How we might create an online environment where students can have a balance between personal life, work and their education without creating academic burnout.
• Establishing a workflow for being productive and efficient with our time.
• Kevin gives his recommendations on how to prioritize yoru time and manage tasks while learning during the pandemic.

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 Instagram at islandcontact

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*Recorded July 9th, 2020.

• Rob discusses how he began his career in design and the steps he took to build upon his prior skills.
• Having the foresight to take on various opportunities and connect them in a way that made him unique and valuable in the industry.
• Being open to always learning more for personal growth.
• Setting milestones to attain your career goals.
• We share thoughts on what it felt like going back to school later in life compared to our earlier years.
• Pivoting from one career path to another and having a strong support system.
• Having a growth mindset and how we might promote lifelong learning in our learning environment and students.
• We discuss how students might interpret the concept of lifelong learning and how we might allow students to showcase all of their skills, knowledge and passions through their work/projects.
• Rewarding students for process and developing their ideas into executable products.
• Rob shares what he wants future students to know about being a lifelong learner.
• *At the time of this episode airing, I have ran 122 times in a row. :) (August 31, 2020)

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Website at robertblain.com

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• Bianca discusses how she got started in graphic design and her educational background.
• How her educational experience impacted her confidence and design.
• We discuss where confidence ultimately comes from and how we build it.
• Bianca talks about people who influenced her confidence in positive and negative ways, in addition to how she manages those negative instances with building resilience and self-worth.
• We talk about the role we play as educators in fostering confidence in the classroom.
• Bianca reflects on coming up as a new designer and how focusing on having a growth mindset to improve your work as a way to build confidence.
• We talk about giving autonomy to students and valuing their prior learning and experiences as a way to build confidence.
• Bianca gives her past-self advice on how to build confidence in her work and what she would recommend young designers to practice as they go through their academic career.

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 Instagram at @biancadipietro

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• Asma discusses how she got started in people centered design.
• The connection between mindfulness and building empathy for others through internal reflection and internal environment.
• Designing while faced with internal struggle and nurturing your mental state.
• The process of being still, letting go, and being present.
• Being in a safe space and being open to collaboration rather than competition.
• Finding motivation through your life's purpose versus serving your ego.
• Designing for the love of your craft instead of the likes.
• Valuing learning over approval from others. Knowing your self-worth and value.
• Factors that affect our internal environment as designers and students.
• Mindfulness/Meditation practices we can use in our daily routines.
• The benefits of being still.
• Developing a gratitude mindset.
• I share my experience during my first 10 minute meditation.
• Asma shares her advice on how we might better our internal environments so that we can be better connected to our work and others.

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 Instagram at @designasma

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• Leslie discusses how she got started in design.
• How building relationships with peers and teachers impacts learning and a sense of community in the classroom.
• Allowing learners to embrace themselves to build confidence as a designer.
• Learning from others and their prior experiences, cultures, and perspectives.
• Leslie's experiences learning and teaching online.
• The importance of communication and building relationships.
• Leslie shares her experiences and her philosophy for teaching online.
• Fostering collaboration in an online environment using web-based tech tools.
• Establishing a classroom culture of risk, respect, communication, critique, inclusiveness, and encouragement.
• Providing a safe space for students in an online learning environment.
• How do we develop relationships with our students who are accustomed to presenting a positive social presence in an online space?
• Being openly honest and vulnerable with your students to nurture connections and community through relatability.
• Something to think about when building connections online and in the classroom.

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 Instagram at @designrfix

Ligatures YYZ http://ligatures.ca

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• Kris discusses getting support from his family and encouragement from friends.
• Reflection internal: Seeing possibilities for a career through cultural representation.
• Interactivity as another layer to learning theory.
• Using the principles of video game interactivity as a constant mode of learning.
• The impact of Interactive learning and how it reduces cognitive overload.
• Using multimedia and video games to improve cognition, retention, and engagement in education.
• Seeing your identity and representation in video games.
• Using video games and media to tackle the issues of race and prejudice within our classrooms.
• Sharing our experiences as being the only ones in our field of study and work.
• Seeing a reflection of self in the classroom and valuing student identity to foster confidence and possibility.
• Learning about your students through inclusive activities and discussion.
• The subject of academic vs applied streaming of students  of colour and minorities in high-school.
• Advice on pursuing your passion and career path through mentorship and connecting to others.

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 YouTube at @phdigi

LinkedIn: Kristopher Alexander

Twitter: @phdigi

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