L&T Chat Show

An idea for how to get the most out of students in an in-class Q&A.

If you'd like to contribute to this series please send an mp3 recording (not more that 15 minutes) to [email protected]

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Hello, it's Roger here, this week all on my lonesome (don't worry the usual format will be back next week with the start of series 3).

Today I'm introducing the idea behind L&T Bite Size, a new podcast starting soon of short (1-15 minutes) recordings that deal with ideas, activities or resources related directly to teaching, whether in the classroom or online. If you have something you'd like to share please email me at [email protected] for further details or to send me your mp3 recording. If you can send me a few details about yourself and the subject I'll add a brief intro before publication. Bite size is aimed at those new to teaching, or those looking for new ideas. Enjoy today's recording and please do get in contact.

Please feel free to share this recording and any of the back catalogue with anyone you feel might be interested, either as a listener or contributor.

This week I celebrate the 50th episode (across 2 seasons) of the podcast by chatting with Kevin Byron. Kevin tells me about his research into brainstorming, why it so frequently doesn't work and ways in which to make sure that it does. He describes his phased approach and the advantages of this system as well as explaining how he helps people to evaluate their responses in order to identify the strongest ideas.

For more information about Modes of Attention (and Creative Reflective Practice) Kevin can be reached at [email protected]

You can read more about his Creative Frameworks, Tools and Techniques in http://creativeacademic.uk (January 2021)

His article on creativity and brainstorming is available from Byron, K. (2012) Creative Reflections on Brainstorming. London Review of Education, Vol 10 (2), pp.201-213.

If you have something you'd like to share with colleagues please contact Roger Saunders on [email protected]

Ioannis and I discuss a range of social media applications including Twitter and Facebook and particularly the use of Youtube as a media channel for flipped lectures.

For further information you can see the kinds of things Ioannis does on his Youtube channel here:

Sarah and I talk about sensory learning and in particular how our senses can affect learning and things we can do to be sensitive to different sensory learning needs.

Sarah is an academic developer based at Staffordshire University.

Sam and I discuss what authentic assessment means, how to make sure that assessment is decolonised and then stray in AI and its potential uses.

Sam is an Educational Developer based at the University of Liverpool.

Today I talk to Iwona about her work at the head of the Ministry of Creativity in Switzerland and about ow they help various organisations develop more creative outlooks.

"Iwona's passion for creativity is palpable, and she firmly believes that creativity is the key to success in any field. She often says, "Creativity is everything," and she strives to instill this belief in everyone she works with."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fluda/

Online Creativity Boot Camp: https://creativeswitzerland.com/online-creativity-bootcamp-2023/

Gustavo and I discuss his work on universal design for learning and in particular the role of choice in assessment.

Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos is the module leader of Sustainable City Economies and Strategic Perspectives for Marketing modules, and the course

Find Gustavo on twitter @tavoer8  https://twitter.com/tavoer8 

Find Gustavo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavoespinozaramos/

Find Gustavo's blogs and video presentations on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gustavoespinozaramos

UDL 

About Universal Design for Learning

Here is a recent journal article about UDL 

Unluol Unal, N., Karal, M. A., & Tan, S. (2022). Developing accessible lesson plans with universal design for learning (UDL). International

Sami and I discuss decolonisation, what it is and how to address it. In particular looking at ways for staff to reflect on their own experiences and how to provide students with opportunities to discuss what it might mean to them.

Lee and I discuss various ways in which we can plan for more inclusive learning materials and stray onto the topic of chatGPT

Designing for Diverse Learners [4.0] National Teaching Repository: https://figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/poster/Designing_for_Diverse_Learners_Poster_4_0_/20141498

Designing for Diverse Learners - Association for learning development (slides - great for introducing students to these concepts): https://aldinhe.ac.uk/teaching-learning/designing-for-diverse-learners/

Supporting inclusive learning resource design with designing for diverse learners (article):  https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/924

Designing for diverse learners (article): https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jldhe/article/view/973

Articles/Blogs on AI:

https://leefallin.co.uk/2023/02/how-has-higher-ed-slumbered-into-an-artificial-intelligence-crisis/

https://leefallin.co.uk/2023/02/can-a-blog-post-written-by-an-ai-trick-an-ai/

Social media: 

@LeeFallin [Twitter]

@[email protected]

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