Design Cast

Design Cast

By Jason ReaginEducation
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Design Cast episodes

  • Design Cast - Episode #39 - Liz Gallo - WhyMaker

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak with Liz Gallo. Liz is the CEO of WhyMaker.  “WhyMaker is a STEM professional development company that focuses on cultivating technology based project plans with teachers to improve students overall success.”  We had a great time talking all about STEM and the Maker movement.  Liz has a book called “Surfing On Rocks” and recommends that everyone reads “The Coaching Habit”.

    You can check out WhyMaker at https://www.whymaker.co/   All of the social media channels are right there on the website!  I highly recommend having a look...

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    Now, sit back and enjoy my chat with Liz Gallo!

    Liz suggests that we follow these folks on Twitter!

    @JonRedeker

    @ljblank

    29 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #38 - Todd Vander Velde - My High School Teacher!

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak with my high school industrial arts teacher, Coach Todd Vander Velde. Coach as he is known, has been a source of inspiration to me throughout my teaching career.  He is an all around awesome guy and listening to him talk about his 37 year teaching career is something wonderful!  It was such a pleasure to chat with him about what he is up to now and how things used to be!

    You can check out his students’ metalwork at www.rocketmfg.org.  All of their social media contacts are right there on their website!  I highly recommend having a look...

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    Now, sit back and enjoy the chat that I had with Coach V!

    32 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #37 - Eric Burton - Classwork Zoom

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak with Eric Burton. Eric is the founder and creator of Classwork Zoom, which is a Chrome Extension that educators can use that utilizes the revision history of Google Docs and other items in your Google Classroom.  It allows the teacher to look at the time spent on an assignment by a student and includes analytics.  I have used it and it is an amazing tool to make your work as a teacher more efficient and effective.

    Eric has made this product free to review a single student’s work at a time!  His website is http://classworkzoom.com and you can search for it in the Chrome Extension Store.  I highly recommend checking this out to anyone that uses Google Classroom.

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    Now, sit back and enjoy the chat that I had with Eric Burton!

    You can connect with Eric:

    Website - http://classworkzoom.com

    Twitter - @ericb321 @ClassworkZoom

    GEG: Thirsty Thursday YouTube Channel

    Book recommendation: Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions


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    30 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #36 - Tony Ryan - DATA UK

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Tony Ryan. Tony is the Chief Executive of the Design and Technology Association or DATA. We talk about how he started out as an automotive technician and ended up in education almost by accident!  The professional journey that Tony has taken is such a pleasure to hear about.  I really enjoyed chatting with him about all of the great work that is happening with DATA even during these uncertain times!

    There are extensive show notes over at the hyperdoc linked here! https://coda.io/@jason-reagin/design-cast-31

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    I cannot wait to hear from you!  Now, sit back and enjoy the chat that I had with Tony Ryan!

    34 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #35 - Melissa Guyan - Forever Love Publishing
    On this episode of Design Cast I had the chance to catch up with Melissa Guyan. Melissa is the founder of ‘Forever Love Publishing’ (https://www.foreverlovepublishing.com/). With over 60 novels under her belt, Melissa is a very experienced author and storyteller. We talk about how she started out as a teacher and moved to being a prolific writer of teen romance novels!  Melissa shares about her experiences growing up and how they contributed to her becoming an author.  I really enjoyed chatting with her about her process and her suggestions for teachers to foster the love of writing in students!
    You can find out more about Melissa and her publishing company over at her website: https://www.foreverlovepublishing.com/about/  All of her social media handles are also included on her website.
    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.
    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message
    I cannot wait to hear from you!  Now, sit back and enjoy the chat that I had with Melissa Guyan!
    36 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #34 - Ross McGill - Teacher Toolkit

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Ross McGill. Ross is the founder of ‘Teacher Toolkit’ (https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/). With over 25 years in education, Ross left the school environment to focus on his website and resource curation full time just over three years ago.  He has authored 8 books and is currently pursuing his educational doctorate from Cambridge.  Our chat starts with Ross talking about his life as a Design & Technology teacher.  We then touch on a whole host of other topics about what led him up to this point in his career and what his current projects are all about.  I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

    You can find out more about Ross and even leave him a voice message over at his website: https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/contact-us/  All of his social media handles are also included on his website.

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    I cannot wait to hear from you!  Now, sit back and enjoy the chat that I had with Ross McGill!

    42 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #33 - Amanda Preske - Circuit Breaker Labs

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Amanda Preske who owns and created Circuit Breaker Labs!  It was so fascinating to learn about how Amanda is using ‘eWaste’ to create beautiful wearable art, jewelry and framed pieces. My mind was totally engaged in thinking about how I can adapt her ideas and techniques in my Design classroom! I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast.  I appreciate all of the kind words and support that have been rolling in so far!  If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing in a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message


    For a complete list of all of the links that assist you in interacting with Amanda and Circuit Breaker Labs see below:

    Instagram: @CircuitBreakerLabs 

    Website www.CircuitBreakerLabs.com

    Facebook Page: @CircuitBreakerLabs (Facebook.com/CircuitBreakerLabs)

    32 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #32 - Craig Kemp - Ignite EdTech

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the chance to chat with my friend Craig Kemp who is owner and creator of “Ignite EdTech”!  We have a great discussion about all things EdTech. I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast.  I appreciate all of the kind words and support that have been rolling in so far!  If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing in a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    For an expanded description of what we talk about in the podcast check out the linked hyperdoc below:

    https://coda.io/@jason-reagin/design-cast-31

    27 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #31 - Aidan Hammond - Command Term Guru

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the fantastic opportunity to chat with Aidan Hammond who is the current Head of Design at Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, South Korea!  We have a great discussion about command terms, working during lockdown and circular design!  I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast.  I appreciate all of the kind words and support that have been rolling in so far!  If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing in a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    For an expanded description of what we talk about in the podcast check out the linked hyperdoc below:

    https://coda.io/d/Design-Cast-31_dPv7OkLcI2x

    39 min
  • Design Cast - Episode #30 - Natalie Kunst - Permaculture

    On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome opportunity to chat with Natalie Kunst who is the current MYP Coordinator at Preshil School in Melbourne.  In addition to the coordinator role, Natalie is also the MYP Design, Visual Arts and DP Film teacher!  We have an awesome discussion about interdisciplinary units, working from home during lockdown and permaculture!  I am confident that you will really enjoy this episode!

    Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast.  I appreciate all of the kind words and support that have been rolling in so far!  If you have ideas for future episodes or would like to be a guest, please reach out through my website www.jasonreagin.ga as there is a contact form on the website.

    If typing in a message isn’t your thing, you can use this link to share a voice message! https://anchor.fm/design-cast-podcast/message

    For an expanded description of what we talk about in the podcast check out the linked hyperdoc below:

    https://coda.io/d/Design-Cast-30_dzZ-WCcQJtd

    36 min

About Design Cast

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Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use nearly 30 years of educator experience and ask, “How do you design education?” Why is this important? Students all learn differently and need varied teaching methods to be successful. I chat with guests from all around the world, from classroom teachers to authors, consultants, and beyond.