L&T Chat Show

Happy New Year Alwyn and I have a wide ranging discussion on how AI can be used to teach law, how it is affecting the practice of law and considerations for the future. If you have something you'd like to share please conact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Viktori and Carol discuss their university's approach to using a 5 level framework, including when it is okay to use, how to use it, how to be critical of results and how to avoid misuse. If you'd like to find out more you can reach them here: Vicky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoria-mileva-55232662/ Carol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-jasper-9955a736b/ This is the last L&T Cha...

Deb and I discuss her use of Lee Sheldon's The Multiplayer Classroom with her gifted students, covering ideas around gamification, engagement and reward. Apologies for the transatlantic gremlins that interfered from time to time (and the occasional echo), thus is the joy of technology. If you'd like to know more about Deb's work check out her web site: Home | Deb Fuller Portfolio If an...

Ed and I talk about how play can be used in executive situations and the benefits of play in terms of recognising challenges and opportunities. he can be contacted on: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgonsalves/ Research Gate :  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ed-Gonsalves/research You can also find out more through his co-edited text with Routledge (available 2026) called  "The...

Leo and I discuss his research into belonging, the realtionship with equality, diversity and inclusiveness and the development of seven dimensions, with lots of practical illustrations. If you have used any of the ideas covered by the podcast or have something you'd like to share, please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Kevin and I talk about the award winning Change Makers scheme running at University of the Arts, London and in particular how it can enhance belonging and encourage authentic student voices. If you'd like to find out more: . Changemakers: Student-led archive: https://lccchangemakers.myblog.arts.ac.uk/ 2. Visualising Justice project: https://lccchangemakers.cargo.site/   3. My LinkedIn profile...

In this episode, Mâir Bull and Ffion Evans discuss the Innovation Scholar Scheme at Manchester Metropolitan University. A distributed leadership model for empowering change across the institution, the scheme focuses on key strategic themes such as belonging, closing equity gaps and active learning. Find out more about the work happening in this space: https://manchester-met-innovate.mmu.ac.uk/ Lin...

Joe and I talk about his PhD research into games development, covering a whole range of different mechanics and giving an insight into how these can be applied in a host of different subject areas. If you'd like to find out more about his game jamming check out this YouTube video: OASIS Lunchtime Talk: Analogue Game Jamming as an HE Teaching Tool If you have something you'd like to share c...

Ben and I talk about his research and the AIRBAG framework he has introduced. Students have the opportunity to discuss their work and their grade in a way that increases their engagement with and understanding of feedback and enhances their own reflection and development. If you'd like to read more you can find Ben's article here https://www.uel.ac.uk/our-research/research-school-education...

Anthony and I disucss his research into AI and teaching looking at using it as a thought partner and test subject for dissertation and other areas of incorporating AI. If you'd like to find out more, check out his Youtube episode https://youtu.be/OtUJVQSWs14 If you have something you'd like to share or know someone who might, please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jonathan and James talk about how they use games in language learning, demonstrating the freedom that play provides and some of the unintended positive outcomes. Formore information about their work, check out their games design site York Game Lab – Ludic learning YouTube channel EVO2022 Session 1: Introduction to the course the website https://llpjournal.org/ and the book https://www.amazon.co.uk...

Charlotte and I discuss her research and experiences dealing with challenging behaviour, covering lateness, mobile phones, taking issue with grades and the differences between small and large groups. This is the 150th episode of the L&T Chat Show but I'm still looking for contributors for series 6. If you have something you'd like to share please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Newly appointed Professor of Playful Learning, Alex and I discuss his journey from alternate reality games, using puzzles for increasing engagement, Lego for developing strategy, and finishing on the £1m ESRC funded research project currently underway called RE:PLAY. If you're interested in finding out more about RE:PLAY check out this link: https://research.northumbria.ac.uk/replay/ I'm s...

Pen talks me through the development of a card game to help teach animal and plant biology to first year students. If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, research or activities relating to teaching and learning please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Welcome back for series 6 and today Rebecca and Patricia talk me through their experiences of organising international MBA students into groups to undertake live projects for a variety of businesses and all the things they've learned along the way. If you have something you'd like to share please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Amberlee talks about her experiences and research creating classrooms that are inclusive, supportive and collaborative, focusing on vulnerability, learning and curiosity. This is the last episode of series 5, we'll see you all again on September 10th, have a wonderful summer. If you've taken anything from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please conatct me at ro...

Tracy tells me about the work they've been doing in Salford teaching students how to be students and devloping a whole year transition programme. If you have somethign you'd like to share we're now looking for contributors for series 6 starting in September, contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jo and I discuss her work using music as a way of encouraging students to engage and move from a sense of belonging to a sense of mattering. If you have something you'd like to share we are now booking slots for series 6, starting in September, please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk Apologies for me sounding like I was recording from my sock drawer, I had a cold.

Vici and I discuss her use of cutural media and the narratives they provide to create physical and social games. She also explains her play activity wheel, which can be found here: https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2861&context=drs-conference-papers Her PhD on Playful Approaches to Learning can be found here: PHD_VDH_ONLINE.pdf If you'v e enjoyed this or any...

Ellie and I discuss Bloom's taxonomy, in particular, should it be a pyramid (technically a triangle) in terms of time spent and importance, is it a taxonmy or should it be circular, and are the categories even helpful, plus a myriad other things that cropped up, including the impact of AI. This link will take you to a comparison between Bloom's original and revised taxonomies https://these...

Lefteris and I discuss his extensive work in the field of design education, his experiences teaching creativity and his thoughts on the impact of AI. His writing can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/design-education-talks-6959804902365622273/ https://heretakis.medium.com/ https://ljmu.academia.edu/LefterisHeretakis https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lefteris-Heretakis?ev=hdr_x...

Zena talks me through the SCALE-UP model that is used at Nottingham Trent and we discuss flipped lectures, group work and learning, and creating a positive learning environment. Zena Rashid has over 35 years of service across diverse industry and education sectors. She focuses on educational innovation and equity, embedding inclusive, active, and collaborative pedagogies that support diverse learn...

Emma and Jim talk to mee about their work introducing colleagues across the country to the theory and practice of game design. For more details see: Gillaspy, E., & Thompson, J. (2024a). The playful learning tourguide: A self-coaching educational framework to help you develop playful learning activities. National Teaching Repository. https://doi.org/10.25416/NTR.25145456.v1 Gillaspy, E., &...

Amina and Simon talk about the module they devised to address the issues of decolonisation. We discuss the difficulties of difficult conversations and how to create spaces in which students feel empowered and safe to address them. If you would like to contribute to a future espisode, please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Markus and I discuss his research and teaching related to the use of film theory in teaching marketing and how story telling and celebrity impact on both. Dr Markus Wohlfeil is Senior Lecturer in Marketing with an extensive background in research: Books: Wohlfeil, Markus (2018), Celebrity Fans and Their Consumer Behaviour: Autoethnographic Insights into the Life of a Fan , Basingstoke: Routledge....