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Mike Nantais

 

Title                             

Mr. Michael Nantais

Education                    

Ph.D.  (candidate, University of Manitoba, MB),
M.Ed. (Brandon University, Brandon, MB),
B.Ed. (Brandon University, Brandon, MB),
B.Sc. (Brandon University, Brandon, MB)

Areas of Interest         

Mike’s current research interests are in the broad area of educational technology, in particular social learning and the role of online social media. He also has an interest in the areas of professional learning communities, equity and social justice and transformative educational change.

He is currently exploring, learning about and using online social media. Mike’s digital presence consists of several blogs and other social sites. Links to some follow;

Blogs:

Other:

Courses                        

03:361/362 Using Information and Communication Technologies in Education
03:466  Senior Years Math Methods
03:467  Internet for Educators       

Previously Mike has also taught:

03:354  Middle Years Science Methods
03:366  Middle Years Math Methods    

Historical Perspective

Mike is a life-long educator. Before arriving at Brandon University, Mike was a public school educator for 30 years. Most of this time was spent as a High School Math/Science/Computer teacher. For several years, Mike was also the ICT Leader for Boissevain School before spending 1 year as Vice-Principal and 3 as Principal. During this 30 years, Mike was active serving on many Manitoba Teachers Society and Manitoba Education Committees, including the COSL representative to the K-12 Math Steering Committee. Mike also served in many positions for the Turtle Mountain Teachers Association, including 2 years as President. He was also active in delivering workshops on a variety of topics, particularly in educational technology.

Mike obtained his undergraduate and M.Ed. degrees at Brandon University and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Transformative Teaching, Learning & Leading cohort at the University of Manitoba.

Experience                   

Assistant Professor       Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba. Canada
Department of Teacher Education  (2008  – present)

Principal                         Turtle Mountain School Division
Boissevain (K-12) , Manitoba. Canada.  (2005 – 2008)

Vice-Principal                 Turtle Mountain School Division
Boissevain (K-12) , Manitoba. Canada.  (2004 – 2005)

ICT Leader                    Turtle Mountain School Division
Boissevain (K-12), Manitoba. Canada.  (2001 – 2005)

Classroom Teacher       Turtle Mountain School Division
Boissevain, Manitoba. Canada.  (1978 – 2005)
Grade 8 – 12: Mathematics, Science, Biology, Computers

Research Papers, Publications & Presentations

Publications

Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2011).  Internet Filtering in Schools: Protection or Censorship?
Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy. [in press] 

Nantais, M. (2010). A twitter tale: One educator’s journey & reflections. ManACE Journal. 30(1). 12-13.

Nantais, M. (2010). The iPad in education. ManACE Journal. 30(1). 14.

Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M.  (2009).  Are All Our Teacher Candidates Equally Digital Natives?
M.E.R.N. Journal. Volume 3. 50-59.

Nantais M., Gawletz C., Terry, M. (2009). Inquiry into technology-based distance education delivery in grade 9-12 schools in southwestern Manitoba. Brandon, MB: BU CARES.

Nantais, M. (2009). iTunes: A wonderful educational resource. ManACE Journal, 28(2). (1,4)

Nantais, M. (2009). Internet filtering in schools: Are we protecting or harming our children? ManACE Journal, 28(2). (9-12)

Presentations

Nantais, M. & Cockerline G. (2011). Are we over-generalizing the competencies of the millennial generation?(Poster).  6th International Conference on e-Learning ICEL-2011. June 26-28, Kelowna, British Columbia. [*this poster was awarded ‘Best Poster Presentation’ at the conference]

Kirk, J., Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2011). Using social media in higher education: Constructing shared knowledge. Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference, June 14-15. Saskatoon, SK.

Nantais, M., Kirk, J., Brown, C., Cockerline, G., & Gawletz, C. (2011). Teaching with technology: engaging faculty in a process of change. 10th Annual International MADLaT Conference. May 6. Winnipeg, MB.

Kirk, J., Nantais, M. & Brown, C. (2011). Are You Connected? Social‐Networking in Education. 16th National Congress on Rural Education. March 27‐29, 2011. Saskatoon, SK.

Nantais, M. & Gamey, L. (2011). Creating a Culture of Critique, Justice & Care in Teacher Education. MERN Research Forum: Transforming Practices for Teaching, Learning and Leading. January 21. Winnipeg, MB.

Cockerline, G., Nantais, M., Kirk, J. & Brown, C. (2011). The [R]evolution of the Internet & higher education:  Shifting paradigms. MERN Research Forum: Transforming Practices for Teaching, Learning and Leading. January 21. Winnipeg, MB.

Nantais, M. & Kirk, J. (2010). Engaging Learners Using Social Networks in Teacher Education. MERN Research Forum: Education for Sustainability. November 5. Brandon, MB.

Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Digital Misconceptions: Implications for teaching & learning.
SLOAN/MERLOT International Conference, Jul 20th to 23rd, San Jose, CA, USA

Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Are Millennials Digital Illiterates? Busting the myth about the current cohort of post-secondary students.  9th Annual International MADLaT Conference. May 7. Winnipeg, MB

Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2010). Millennials: The digital generation – or not?
Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference, April 26-28. Saskatoon, SK

Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Are our Students All Equally Digital Native?
8th Annual International MADLaT Conference. May 8. Winnipeg, MB

Nantais, M., Gawletz, C. & Terry, M. (2009). Lessons learned form practitioners of online learning: an exploratory research study. 8th Annual International MADLaT Conference. May 8. Winnipeg, MB

Nantais, M. & Cockerline, G. (2009). Digital Natives – Myth or Reality: Issues in Teaching ICT Literacy.
MERN Research Forum #18: Critical Conversations on Teaching & Learning. April 24th. Winnipeg, MB.

Cockerline, G. & Nantais, M. (2009). How ICT-Ready are our Teacher-Candidates?
MERN Research Forum #17: Science Teaching & Learning, February 2. Winnipeg, Manitoba