Design Cast

On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of chatting with my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Barbara Wrightson.  Spanning more than 25 years in the field of education, Barb's career has encompassed a myriad of roles in PK-12 schooling, ranging from a teacher (of multiple Secondary subjects) to Curriculum Coordinator to Administrator. Additionally, she teaches and trains teachers at the tertiary level. Throughout her time in the field of education, Barb has gained a wealth of knowledge, experience, and education about education, and has developed a talent for engaging in lifelong learning.

Currently, Barb is a lecturer at Pacific Islands University in Guam and Handong Global University in South Korea.  We talk about several topics, but our time discussing our thoughts about the future of education is fascinating and shouldn't be missed. I have no doubt that our chat will leave you wanting to hear more!

Connect with Barb through LinkedIn and Twitter at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawrightson/

https://twitter.com/BWKongolo

On this episode of Design Cast, I was fortunate enough to chat with Fonz Mendoza. Fonz is the charismatic host of the popular podcast “My EdTech Life”. He currently serves as an Instructional Software Specialist at a public school district in south Texas.  A student himself, Fonz has been able to see first-hand how technology can be used to create positive change in the education system and has become a prominent advocate for its use in schools, universities, and other educational institutions. He speaks from experience when it comes to understanding what works and what doesn’t in using technology to enhance learning.

My chat with Fonz was filled with hope and positivity.  I am confident that you will enjoy this as much as I did!  Please connect with him through the links in the show notes. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Fonz Mendoza.

Connect with Fonz!

www.myedtech.life

www.facebook.com/myedtechlife

www.instagram.com/myedtechlife

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amendoza1381

www.twitter.com/myedtechlife

https://www.youtube.com/MyEdTechLife

Check out my chat with Fonz for My EdTech Life:

https://www.myedtech.life/reagin/

Levi Allison grew up in a small town in Kansas with dreams of traveling the world. He attended the University of Kansas and obtained a BA in Music Education. His love of music inspired him to join the Marching Jayhawks, the school marching band, during his 4 years at KU. Immediately after university, Levi took a leap (or a plane) and began his international teaching career in Kuwait.

An upbeat and fun person to be around, teaching is a calling from which he derives immense happiness and fulfillment from the success of his students. Levi takes pride in his in-depth knowledge of musical concepts and inquiry-based lessons and is passionately driven to help students achieve their dreams. Levi inspires students to be innovative, integrating lessons with student choice so they may achieve their hopes and dreams.

Levi currently teaches at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea, an IB World School, teaching General Music within the Primary Years Program.

Connect with Levi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lallison42/

https://twitter.com/levi_allison42

www.leviallison.com

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Are you ready for the new season of #DesignCast?!  New episodes are available in January 2023!!!

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Nalder and Damien Aldridge from STEM Punks!  It was a great conversation and we talked about how STEM Punks are using Minecraft to create healthy competition in schools with #InnovationSports!  I know that you will really enjoy this chat!  Connect with Jonathan and Damien through the links in the show notes!

Jonathan Nalder - STEM Punks Chief Futures Officer

Damien Aldridge - STEM Punks COO and Education Director

STEM Punks!

On this episode of #DesignCast, I share my thoughts about the gamification of learning and eSports in schools.  There is a need for new and innovative ways to explore healthy competition.  Please join the discussion on all of my social media channels:

Twitter: @diskon4no

IG: @discon4no

LinkedIn: wjreagin

TikTok: @discon4no

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so lucky to chat with Anna McMahon.  She is a well-being expert that specializes in working with schools and educators!  We talk about how the current situation in schools is having a lasting effect on teachers and students! I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today!

Anna is offering a special discount for her services for Design Cast listeners so be sure to check it out! Please connect with Anna through social media using the links in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Anna McMahon!

Connect with Anna:

Twitter: @enhancedwb

Instagram: @enhanced.wellbeing

Website or Blog: www.enhancedwellbeing.org

Facebook Page: Enhanced Wellbeing

Discount code for 1:1 Coaching and The Enhance your Wellbeing Course on my website:

Enter ‘ designcast20 ‘ in the coupon box at checkout for 20% off

On this episode of #DesignCast I share my thoughts about the importance of teacher well-being today.

I am curious what you think about well-being and how you balance your personal and professional lives?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy)

On this episode of #DesignCast I respond to some of the comments from the last episode!  After responding I share my thoughts about what skills I think are most important to teach students today.  

I am curious what skills you think are most important?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy)

On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to revisit the season 6 guests!  During the initial interviews I asked each guest the same question.  That question was ‘if you could travel back in time and speak to your first-year teacher self, what would you say?’  I have put all of their answers into this episode.  I am curious as to what you would tell yourself!  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy)

Guest in this episode include:

The clip order is different from the order that the guests appeared in the season.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this season 6 special episode!