L&T Chat Show

Carys and I discuss the model she uses for encouraging Enterprise students to realise their learner potential through group based activities and reflection. You can find more information here: Enterprise Educators UK website: https://www.enterprise.ac.uk/ Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Toolkit https://www.etctoolkit.org.uk/ QAA Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education guidance: https://www.qaa.a...

Dinah talks to me about her research into the effectiveness of active learning. We talk about benefits, challenges, preferences and implications, in particular in finding a balance in teaching styles. If you have used any of the ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share, please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Paul and I discuss replication, formulation, innovation and origination along with the constraints of learn ing outcomes and how to be creative in any subject area. Check out Paul's blog called "Stumbling with Confidence" https://stumblingwithconfidence.wordpress.com/ or Kleiman, P. (2008) Towards transformation: conceptions of creativity in higher education. Innovations in Education...

In this episode Anoop and I discuss her work with students in challenging perceptions of the world and working towards effective change. If you enjoy the episode please tell your friends and check out some of the 100+ back catalogue. If you have somethign you'd liek to share, drop me a line roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Happy New Year Today's is a special episode as it is just me wittering on about card games in an effort to becomes a National Teaching Fellow. If you'd like me to come and deliver a session on this to staff please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk Have a great 2025

Katie and Rosie join me to talk about alternate reality games, the playful philosophy, toys as avatars, sticklebricks and to remind everyone of the call for sessions for 2025 with a conference theme of surprise and disguise. For more information about PLA check out the website: https://playfullearningassoc.co.uk/ For anyone interested in submitting a session: https://playfullearningassoc.co.uk/pl2...

Jane and I talk about two games that she was involved in the creation of, where the ideas came from, how they evolved and how they were developed. A must hear episode for anyone worndering where/how to start. Further information in cluding Jane and Chris' article in the Journal of Play in Adulthood can be found here: https://copyrightliteracy.org/2020/10/21/copyright-the-card-game-online/ https://...

Gosia and I talk about her work as a trained LSP facilitator. We cover embracing complexity, sustainability and the concept of table wisdom. You can find out more about Gosia's work at this Linkedin post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maplotka_netzerosummit-cognitiveartefacts-communicationunderconstruction-activity-7268315697817030657-dGWv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop If you have...

Mark talks about the idea for his card game, the process of developing, playing and commercialising the idea long with advice for anyone else thinking of creating their own card game. Details of the game can be found here: Home - What the Pharma And for Focus Games: Focus Games If you've enjoyed this show or have something to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Giskin discusses how to make classrooms places of awe and excitement through various different techniques such as maps for professional journeys, poetry pharmacies, metaphors for science and honouring creativity. An absolute must for anyone who'd like to make their sessions more playful but isn't sure where to start. If you're interested in playful learning please check out the PLA website Playful...

Lynn helps me get to grips with a number of aspects of inclusion and offers lost of practical advice for interacting with students. If you'd like more information check out her website www.lynnpilkington.com If you have something you'd like to share, contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Peter and I discuss the work he has been doing with 16,000 Business School students in Sydney. He explains the ideas of increasing connectivity, co-design, agency in transitional spaces and the benefits of individual journeys (including getting lost). If you've enjoyed this or any of the previous episodes please get in touch. If you have something to share email roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Megan talks to me about how an experience with Lego at a conference in Manchester led to a 4000 mile road trip across America using playful learning to address issues in library services using creative thinking. She goes on to describe various ways in which playfulness has helped students reflect on their learning. For more details here are resources and Megan's contact details: First book : https...

Erik and I discuss letting go of control and focusing on the students, ensuring content matches learning outcomes, thinking about structure and making the most of questions and answers with a few common mistakes thrown in for good measure. If you've done anything different in your own teaching because of listening to these episodes please get in touch, it would be lovely to have some feedback on i...

Helen talks to me about expertise, which covers knowledge, focused practice, progressive problem solving and ways of thinking. We also discuss teaching as jazz and the artistry of teaching. Works mentioned in the podcast include: Eisner, E.W. (2002) From episteme to phronesis to artistry in the study and improvement of teaching. Teaching and Teacher Education , 18, 375-385 DOI:10.1016/s0742-051x(0...

Melvin is the Director of Focus Games who've been developing educational games for 20 years. He and Joanne talk to me about where the ideas come from, how they are implemented and how outcomes can be measured. If you have used any of the ideas in this or any of the previous 100+ episodes (or any of the 30 Bite Size ones) please let me know as I'd love to hear about the impact of the show. roger.sa...

Nathalie and Vicki talk to me about the work they do with colleagues about the transformative use of objects and spaces in learning and being able to see things in a new way. If you have changed anything in the way you teach because of the podcasts or if you have something you'd like to share, please contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Chris tells me about this amazing resources and how he's used it for science teaching. He covers access, various ways it can be used and gives practical examples. If you'd like to find out more he's also put together a video, available here: https://youtu.be/v4Vqp6YQA38?si=o0DGByQypTdcuMy7&t=281 If you have feedback on any of the episodes or suggestions for content please contact m...

Mehdi shares his experience of being a teacher of architecture to students in Canada, covering his philosophy and some examples of how he gets the best out of students.

Emma and I discuss a range of things related to her teaching in neuroscience, including blancmange brains and giant soft toys to help create engagement in large lectures. If any of the topics from previous episodes have helped with your teaching or affected the way you do things please get in touch, it would be lovely to hear more. roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Alexandra and I discuss PBL, learning by doing, mind maps, dealing with unpreparedness and working in groups. Dr. Alexandra Mihai is Assistant Professor of Innovation in Higher Education in the Department of Educational Research and Development, School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University. Previously she worked as Learning Designer at University College London (UCL), Curriculum Designe...

Thank you to everyone who has listened to and followed the podcast. If you'd like to share something I'm now arranging recordings for Season 5, which will start in September. Please contact me on roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk If you'd like to have a talk about activities, playful learning or card games feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to chat or to share with colleagues acros...

Welcome to the 100th episode of the L&T Chat Show. Alison and I discuss her online resource, The Value of Play in HE and her current research into the use of generative AI in playful learning. You can find out more at Alison's web site: https://engagingimagination.com   and this is the link to the free download of the book The Value of Play in HE: https://engagingimagination.com/the-value-...

This week Kate and I follow on from our previous conversation about student belonging by looking at the various factors that contribute to creating a positive impact. Here is the link to the UPP report mentioned: https://upp-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3135-Student-Futures-Commission-Digital.pdf If you have something to share we're now looking for contributors from Series 5, cont...

Jenny and I discuss the technique she uses in class to help promote engagement, participation and reflection. If you're interested in learning more you can find a full list of publications here: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/profiles/dr-jenny-lewin-jones  and on google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=W09UVawAAAAJ Or the most cited is: Mitra, B., Lewin-Jones, J....