The learning and teaching podcast where we pull apart pedagogic theory, research and practice - and try to understand it through the far more enjoyable lens of ...
What can Jurassic Park teach us about embedding sustainability in course design?
Hold onto your butts! In this episode Mike is joined by learning designers Paul Astles, Catriona Matthews, and Hayley Johns to answer the sustainably silly question: “What can Jurassic Park teach us about embedding sustainability in course design?” From Dr. Ian Malcolm’s chaos theory quotes to water ripples in the T-Rex scene, the team uses… Continue reading What can Jurassic Park teach us about embedding sustainability in course design?
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GTA or Mario, which design philosophy makes for a better curriculum? (Ft. Luke Pearce)
Fast cars or magic mushrooms would have been a better clickbait title for this. Damn our ethics. In this episode we’re joined by the fab Luke Pearce to talk about linear and nonlinear learning, and which might be best for your teaching needs. To do so we’ll be examining Grand Theft Auto, the much beloved… Continue reading GTA or Mario, which design philosophy makes for a better curriculum? (Ft. Luke Pearce)
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What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?
In this episode Mike is joined by the OU’s own Tom Olney to discuss their love of detective shows and the seed of all good learning design, Learning Outcomes. You’ll find some of the papers Tom references here:Kennedy, D (2007) Writing and using learning outcomes: a practical guide https://cora.ucc.ie/items/e866d6e9-4fcb-4c00-a80c-478cdf55e7ef Moon, J (2004) Linking levels, learning… Continue reading What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?
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Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024
We did a live show! And it worked! In May 2024, to celebrate the launch of our book we travelled to Aberystwyth University (Mike’s alma marta) at the invitation of friend of all edu professionals, Mary Jacob. As well as some workshops, some giveaways and a takeover session that we’ll be shortly releasing on our… Continue reading Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024
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How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron’s ring?
In this episode we revisit social constructivism, expand on the ideas around it – and work out how the council of Elrond use it to destroy the One Ring. You’ll be able to hear the clinking of chains in the background as the deep nerds within us are restrained for your listening sanity. An uncut… Continue reading How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron’s ring?
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