L&T Chat Show

Liz and I discuss the Little Book of Hope https://ifntf.org/assets/pages/downloads/The%20Little%20Book%20of%20Hope.pdf based on research she did asking students to talk about what challenges they faced, how they overcame them and what advice they would give to others. The next stage of the research has been looking at the experiences of academics under the heading of the Power of Persistence. The...

Kirsty and I talk about In the card game she created based on Wolfgang Warsch's The Mind with colleagues and how she uses it to teach undergraduates about romance novel narrative strategie in a fun, embarrassment-free, low-risk (but activelearning) environment.   The game here is published on itch.io https://frankandalex.itch.io/always-on-my-mind If you've used any ideas from any of the sh...

Nick and I discuss game design, mechanics and how these can reflect real situations in the business world. Find out more at Nick's website: Path Dependence Limited Contact Nick: Nick Drage | LinkedIn For more information about projects: About Me | Son of Sun Tzu blog If you've used any ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dm...

Zach and I discuss his work with Professor Billy Wong (Professor, Director of Research & Evaluation, University of Reading) on the Leverhulme Trust funded research project Spatial belonging in higher education (2026-2029), investigating the influence of space (physical, digital, relational, and structural spaces) on university students’ belonging:  https://research.reading.ac.uk/spatial-belong...

Tom talks to me about his post doc work and collaborating on research as well as designing assessment and creating 'space' for learning. Tom is a lecturer in computational biochemistry at Queen Mary University London If you've used any of the ideas from any of the nearly 200 shows (particularly in terms of impact on students), or have something you'd like to share, please contact r...

Alan and I discuss his book "Power Skills Are Not Enough: 7 Communication Superpowers" and how he helps students to make the most effective use of AI in learning environments. If you'd like to know more Alan Boyer | LinkedIn His book is available in all the usual places. If you've used ideas from any of the podcasts nearly 200 episodes, or if you have something you'd like to...

Mark and I talk about his podcast https://www.pedagodzilla.com/   and things to think about when considering this medium for sharing ideas. If anyone is interested in learning more then his article on podcasting Childs, M., Collins, M., Secker, J. & Morrison, C., (2023) “A word in your ear: What do podcasters’ experiences tell us about creating podcasts for professional development?”, The Jour...

Paul talks me through the process used for teaching medical students linking multiple rooms an a range of group activities. If you have used any of the ideas from any of the episodes, or changed something you do because of something you heard, please get in touch. I'm applying for NTF and need evidence of impact on students. If you can help, or if you have something you'd like to share on...

With summer now upon us I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for support in regards to an application for NTF, to share some of the thoughts I posted to Linkedin in April, to wish you all a good summer and to let you know that I'll be back with series 7 on the 9th of September. Thank you If you have something you'd like to share I'm now booking recording slots for October/November 2...

I ask Vuk to tell me about his experiences of learning and teaching and he tells me about student interactions with communication, preparation and classes. Vuk is a 23 year old who has studied in Serbia, Canada, the United States, Spain, and China. Vukasin Vasiljevic | LinkedIn

Sara talks to me about the collaborative online international learning law project she led, while Nooreen and Amaan provide the student perspective. If you have any feedback on the podcast or would like to participate in series 7 please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Matt and I discuss his book Random, written with Nick Drage and cover apophenia, musical lists, football and creativity. The book can be purchased here: Security Blend Books You can check out the creativator here: The Creativator You can find his blog here: mmitII – Matt Ballantine's thoughts about technology, marketing, management and other stuff… or connect with Matt here; Matt Ballantine |...

Malcolm and Rachelle talk about an inclusivity/accessibility workshop that they ran using dragons to encourage and enable staff to consider various situations from a different perspective. If you've used any of the ideas covered in any of the episodes or if you have something you'd like to share in series 7 contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

I catch up with Ben an Andrew to discuss the up-dated volume of their book regarding all things mentoring. In particular we talk about, mattering, wellbeing and the pedagogy of tutoring. If you'd like to know more: 2nd edition of Effective Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising in Higher Education -  https://www.routledge.com/Effective-Personal-Tutoring-and-Academic-Advising-in-Higher-Educati...

In today's episode we explore how the mechanics of role-playing games can be translated into the classroom, whether that's character creation, problem solving, theatre of the mind, architectures, soundscapes or probability. For more academic research: Let Your Clients Fight Dragons: A Rapid Evidence Assessment regarding the Therapeutic Utility of ‘Du Dungeons and Dragons at 50: how the rol...

Karen talks to me about her research and findings into the needs of students who for whatever reason have to repeat an assessment and about strategies to help them. In particular she describes the importance of Contact, Content and Confidence. If you've used any of the ideas from any of the episodes (and 150 of you listened to the episode on Lateness & Classroom Management) I'd really...

Dan and I discuss their application of team based learning in chemistry lessons and a sepecific approach using a mixture of individual and team readiness assurance tests. The organisations mentioned can be found here: https://www.intedashboard.com/ https://www.teambasedlearning.org/ If you've used any of the ideas in any of the episodes please get in touch and share what you've done. If yo...

Rebekah talks about how she uses poetry to help people to reflect, consider different perspectives and to build confidence. If you've used ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Joe tells me about his research into the impact of feedback and gives ideas for how to implement effective feedback. Here are some key resources Joe highlighted:   Education Endowment Foundation – Feedback (Teaching & Learning Toolkit) https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/feedback Kluger & DeNisi (1996) – The Effects of Feedback Intervent...

Mary and Jill talk about their research into pracademics, the challenges faced and value added. If you'd like to find out more, here are some useful publications Kitchener, M. (2025). A Field Guide to Working in Higher Education: Transitioning from Professional Practice to Academia. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN: 9781032482323 | eISBN: 9781003388012 . Amazon Link – Kitchener, M. (2023). ‘Don’t Tak...

Jonah talks to me about the activity he uses with medical students to simulate a real diagnostic situation using a tablet guide. If you've used any of the ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Hannah provides a fascinating insight into her approaches for including those with ADHD and Autism in her classroom with some great tips for adapting delivery. If you've used any of the ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact me roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Jenny talks to me about the scheme she runs to help neurodivergent students with the transition from academia to the workplace using alumni mentors. If you'd like to find out more you can contact Jenny at:   jenny.sanders@ntu.ac.uk   LinkedIn   Bluesky : @Jennyntu.bsky.social This is the last episode until the 22nd April. I hope you all enjoy a good break over Easter. Do get in touch with feed...

Felix talks to meet about the design and delivery of a transnational education programme aimed at teachers in under-served communities in Africa. If you've used any of the ideas from any of the 170+ episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact me roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Moises and Marcelle join me to discuss how UK academia is often described as a global community of knowledge in which belonging is attached to merit, but this is often not the case for migrant scholars. We talk about how merit for this group is shaped not only by intellectual achievement but also by visa timeframes, sponsorship requirements, and the administrative constraints linked to immigration...