Design and Play Podcast

Design and Play Podcast episodes:

• 06.22.2018

  Consumption vs Creativity

  Dean and Steve dive into a rich conversation about the spectrum of creation. Is the technology in our schools active or passive? Is it a set and get or do we put low floor, high ceiling technology opportunities in front...

  
• 06.06.2018

  Networking, PLNs and Design Thinking

  Where have we been? Steve begins by sharing the behind the scenes of the new University Campus at Ivanhoe. Year 9 is traditionally recognised as the year where students provide the most challenges in terms of disengagement, behaviour, and lack...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Taking the time to be offline

  In our first real episode for 2018, we revisit the importance of offline time and switching off. This is always a challenge when work is something you are incredibly passionate about. How do we develop good work habits when the...

  
• 03.17.2018

  Episode 16 - A deep dive into 3D printing

  It is a December issue in March, oops!. We discuss Dean’s intervention regarding his podcasting sound and the palace studio he recorded this episode in. We reflect on the end of the 2017 school year and our plans for a...

  
• 11.27.2017

  Ep. 15: High Tech High, PBL and EduChange17

  We kick off the latest episode with Steve sharing his highlights from a recent visit to High Tech High in San Diego. Using Problem Based Learning to develop equity in the classroom, High Tech High is considered one of the...

  
• 10.07.2017

  Ep 14: Interview with Steve Glaveski

  Episode 12 of Design and Play is a fantastic interview with Steve Glaveski, a long time friend of Design and Play. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Collective Campus, an innovation hub, school and consultancy based in Melbourne and Singapore,...

  
• 09.08.2017

  Episode 13 Spark talk with Steve Brophy - Are you creative?

  In the second SPARK episode, Steve Brophy discusses the question 'Are you creative?' Drawing on research and insights from a range of sources, Steve unpacks strategies to help all learners rekindle their creative drive. Shownotes Jane Fulton-Suri from IDEO - https://www.ideo.com/people/jane-fulton-suri Megan McArdle - “Upside...

  
• 08.28.2017

  Ep 12: Interview with Tom Barrett

  After a little break due to illness, Dean and I are back with a great interview with Tom Barrett. Tom shares his journey from humble beginnings as a Primary teacher in the UK to becoming an education consultant running his own...

  
• 08.03.2017

  Episode 11 Spark talk with Dean Pearman - Making is more than Tech

  This is the first of our SPARK podcasts where Steve and Dean will spark ideas around what they are passionate about in schools. In this episode Dean Pearman discusses why Making is more than teach and draws inspiration from the...

  
• 06.19.2017

  Ep 10: ILEs, VCE and the Flow state

  We hit double digits with episode 10 and Dean provides an in-depth reflection on the recent Transitions conference at Melbourne Uni. Transitions was a public research conference exploring research behind the move from traditional classrooms to what are being called innovative...

  
• 06.12.2017

  Ep 9: Interview with Summer Howarth

  In episode 9, we interview the fantastic Summer Howarth, the Director of Learning Design at EduChangemakers. Summer is one of the most passionate and hard-working educators out there and this chat could have gone on for days. We discuss the...

  
• 05.21.2017

  Ep 8: Interview with Mary-Lou O'Brien

  In episode 8, Dean and I interview Mary-Lou O'Brien, the Chief Digital Officer for Melbourne Girls Grammar School. Mary-Lou is a Chief Digital Officer, a self-confessed Geek, Trend Watcher, Aussie eTail Pioneer, Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Global Explorer, Mother to two &...

  
• 05.08.2017

  Ep 7: BYOD: Friend or Foe

  Bring Your Own Device, Bring Your Own Designated Device, Bring Your Own Browser, Bring Your Own Technology...Bring Your Own Disaster? If you have a BYOD program, episode 7 of Design and Play is for you. Dean and I take a...

  
• 04.30.2017

  Ep 6: Interview with Charlotte Forwood

  In Episode 6, Dean and Steve are joined by a special guest, Charlotte Forwood from Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School. Charlotte Forwood (Ph.D.) is the Leader of Advanced Learning at Strathcona BGGS. Her role focuses on advancing the learning of...

  
• 04.16.2017

  Ep 5: Makerspaces and conferences

  Episode 5 of Design and Play is all about makerspaces and conferences. For schools looking to create a making culture at their school, Dean shares insights into his school's journey. There is some great advice for schools just starting and...

  
• 03.26.2017

  Ep. 4: Interview with Terry Byers

  In Episode 4, Dean and I continue our conversations with great educators with our interview of Dr. Terry Byers.  Terry Byers is currently the Director of Innovation in Learning at the Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) in Brisbane, Queensland and...

  
• 03.13.2017

  Ep. 3: Interview with Trent Ray

  In episode 3, Dean and I interview our first guest, the fantastic Trent Ray.  We discuss the topic of 21st Century learning design and whether we should still be calling it 21st Century learning now that we are 17 years...

  
• 03.01.2017

  Design and Play Episode 2: Modern Agile Jedi

  In episode two of Design and Play, Dean and I discuss the hype surrounding modern learning environments. This is a conversation that sparks more questions than answers but is the start of a deep dialogue into their effectiveness. We talk...

  
• 02.16.2017

  Design and Play - Episode 1: The beginning

  Welcome to the first episode of Design and Play, a podcast all about education, technology, innovation, design and creativity. Design and Play is hosted by Steve Brophy and Dean Pearman, two Directors of Digital Learning from Melbourne Australia. In the first...