L&T Chat Show

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...

Today I'm joined by Firdos Karim, Zoe Stirling and Israel Edward all students or ex-students of three different institutions. They tell me about what makes a good lecture, seminar and what other support enhances the student experience. If you've used any ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Derek discuss some different perspectives on how AI can be used to assist human development and his tribe‑building initiative to keep technology human‑centered and the mission of Practical AI. More information can be found here: Web: https://www.practicalai.app New Book: https://www.humanfirstai.net (Free Chapter) LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ If you've used ideas fr...

Rafael tells me about his work with sensitive material in teaching forensic toxicology and then about his work promoting Rainbow Office Hours to help support LGBTQ+ students. If you'd like to find out more about the Rainbow Office Hours programme please contact Rafael. Venson@glasgow.ac.uk If you've used any of the ideas covered in any of the shows or have something you'd like to share...

Emma-Jayne and I discuss the research that she undertook as part of her PG CAP in relation to self-disclosure, looking at thematic relevance, student perceptions and promoting inclusivity. If you have used any ideas from any of the shows or have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Sarune and I discuss her research using drawing in a VR environment to help students explore issues and the positive impact this has on neurodivergent participants. If you'd like to know more you can reach Sarune at: https://www.sarune.info/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarune-savickaite-phd-393447173/ If you have any feedback on why you follow/listen, what you enjoy and what you may have used...

Justina and I discuss her ways of using guest speakers on a film industry module to enhance employability and link with assessment. If you have used any ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Ioannis Glinavos and I discuss his remarkable work creating a range of content across multiple platforms using ChatGPT, Google Nano Banana, Gemini, 11 Labs, Notebook LM and Perplexity. For more details check out: (3) Ioannis Glinavos | LinkedIn YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iGlinavos Substack resources: https://dryannissqe.substack.com/ The AI influencer: https://www.youtube.com/@alsil...

Laura and I discuss ways to get students engaged specifically through peer feedback but more widely in taking a humanistic approach to learning intercations. You can find her book here: A Humanistic Approach to English for Academic Purposes Pedagogy: People, Place, Compassion, Power | Springer Nature Link If you've used anything from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to shar...

Carys and I discuss non-disclosure, inclusive classrooms and assessment, inclusive interactions and disabled students meaning disabling barriers that can be addressed. For more information check out: Enterprise Educators UKwebsite: https://www.enterprise.ac.uk/ Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Toolkit https://www.etctoolkit.org.uk/ QAA Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education guidance: https://www...

Ever wanted so idea and insights into teaching research methods? Melanie and Nicole talk to me about their curated resource for research methods teachers available free to download at https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/resources/trainers/aha.php Assessing impact is always difficult, but for anyone applying to becomean NTF it is essential. With that in mind, if you have changed anything you do as a result of l...