L&T Chat Show

Theo and I discuss how the brain works, compassion and student interactions. This is part 1 as we covered so much ground I don't think we could do it justice, if you enjoy the show, keep your eyes peeled for part 2. Here are the references for what we covered: Compassionate Mind Foundation Established as a charity in 2006, The Compassionate Mind Foundation (CMF) is the home of Compassion Focused T...

Tom and I talk about the various ways of encouraging engagement whether online or in a live setting through the use of various platforms. Tom is currently working on enable.port.ac.uk which is a team based approach to learning design with resources like explore.port.ac.uk helping people to understand the tools available. If you'd like to learn more about Tom's work you can check out his youtube ch...

Sue has developed a handbook on embedding study skills, which can be downloaded for free here   https://www.musostudy.com/toolkit/musostudy-handbook.pdf and if you'd like more details you can visit the web site here www.musostudy.com

After an extensive study across numerous countries and academics James Fenton, Julio Giminez, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Percy and Mariangela Spinillo have produced a book International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Academic English in Turbulent Times. Published by Routledge and available to order now using discount code FLE22 for 20% off.

Alison introduces some ideas about the use of play-based learning, linked to her book The Value of Play in HE: A study, which is available free at https://engagingimagination.com/the-value-of-play-in-he-a-study-free-book/ and if anyone is interested in contacting her directly you can do so using engagingimaginationdotcom@gmail.com  

Tab is one of the organisers of the Active Learning Network that operates as a global community for those interested in more engaging learning and teaching. Today he talks to me about offering students the opportunity to explore ways of learning through making decisions and creating their own journey. He covers aspects such as the zone of proximal development, opportunities for students to be more...

Today Nayiri talks to me about an activity that embeds a micro-course on sustainability in a module and helps them consider wider implications. Nayiri Keshishi Teaching Fellow (Learning Development), University of Surrey n.keshishi@surrey.ac.uk Bio: Nayiri is a Learning & Development Teaching Fellow, with over seven years' experience in the design, development and delivery of engaging learning...

Hiral and I talk about the way spaces impact on learning. For further information check out these links: Our podcast series: https://futurelearningenvironments.org/podcasts/ The design-research studio on university learning spaces (students' visions of their campus, based on their experiences): https://futurelearningenvironments.org/le-dr-lab/ Survey of capabilities in HEI that I mentioned and the...

A cryptic title to this weeks episode perhaps. Amy introduces some group classroom activities to promote learning and trust amongst students. Take a listen and let us know what you think. If you're interested in contributing you can contact me at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk as we prepare for season two.

Nadine discusses the introduction of a 4 week module at the beginning of the first year for Business and Management students (345 students approx.). Aiding transition and getting students to a place where they are thinking about industry and employment very early on in their academic journey. 

Gary and I talk about how students can benefit from authentic learning and assessment experiences. If you'd like to connect with Gary his Twitter handle is @Gary_F_Fisher If you're interested in contributing to the podcast please contact Roger at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

How to use creativity and help your students become more creative. If you have an idea for a podcast contact Roger at roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

How to get students to talk about issues by using visual images as a starting point. For further information you can check out David's website https://www.davidrobertsonline.org/professional

How do you get students to open up, engage and perhaps get to grips with some difficult subjects? Alan talks about his experiences with Lego serious play and the way he's used it in various classrooms teaching various subjects. You can find Alan's article here: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1472669620000523 which is to my article, 'Using Lego® Serious Play® in Higher Education with Law Students: Encour...

There are lots of ways of providing feedback, many of which students seem to ignore. In this episode Steve talks about his experience of using audio feedback and the engagement from students who feel it provide a more authentic voice and is more individualised to them.

We all know how important reflection is but sometimes it can be hard thing to get students to do successfully. Find out how here.

Getting students to work in teams especially for assessed work can be extremely difficult. Here Claire describes some of the creative ways she has addressed this in her own institution.

Chris and I discuss how much information in an assignment brief is useful. Is too much direction confusing? Does too much direction constrain creativity and self-development? How much is enough?

If you have a favourite lesson, activity or method you'd like to share, why not contact Roger and you can be the on the next episode roger.saunders@dmu.ac.uk

Anoop introduces the idea of using slam poetry as a way of enabling students to express and authentic voice

Helping engineering students to be able to visualise and explain the impact of different models and ideas on the wider world using creative activities