L&T Chat Show

In this episode Anoop and I discuss her work with students in challenging perceptions of the world and working towards effective change.

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Happy New Year

Today's is a special episode as it is just me wittering on about card games in an effort to becomes a National Teaching Fellow. If you'd like me to come and deliver a session on this to staff please contact me at [email protected]

Have a great 2025

Katie and Rosie join me to talk about alternate reality games, the playful philosophy, toys as avatars, sticklebricks and to remind everyone of the call for sessions for 2025 with a conference theme of surprise and disguise.

For more information about PLA check out the website: https://playfullearningassoc.co.uk/

For anyone interested in submitting a session: https://playfullearningassoc.co.uk/pl25-submission/

Thank you to everyone who has taken time out to listen to the podcast and shared with colleagues, I hope you all have a great Christmas break.

Jane and I talk about two games that she was involved in the creation of, where the ideas came from, how they evolved and how they were developed. A must hear episode for anyone worndering where/how to start.

Further information in cluding Jane and Chris' article in the Journal of Play in Adulthood can be found here:

https://copyrightliteracy.org/2020/10/21/copyright-the-card-game-online/

https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/421965/The-Publishing-Trap.htm

https://www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/article/1034/galley/810/view/

If you have something you'd like to share I'm looking to book recordings for February 2025 [email protected]

Gosia and I talk about her work as a trained LSP facilitator. We cover embracing complexity, sustainability and the concept of table wisdom.

You can find out more about Gosia's work at this Linkedin post

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maplotka_netzerosummit-cognitiveartefacts-communicationunderconstruction-activity-7268315697817030657-dGWv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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Mark talks about the idea for his card game, the process of developing, playing and commercialising the idea long with advice for anyone else thinking of creating their own card game.

Details of the game can be found here:

Giskin discusses how to make classrooms places of awe and excitement through various different techniques such as maps for professional journeys, poetry pharmacies, metaphors for science and honouring creativity. An absolute must for anyone who'd like to make their sessions more playful but isn't sure where to start.

If you're interested in playful learning please check out the PLA website

Lynn helps me get to grips with a number of aspects of inclusion and offers lost of practical advice for interacting with students.

If you'd like more information check out her website

www.lynnpilkington.com

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Peter and I discuss the work he has been doing with 16,000 Business School students in Sydney. He explains the ideas of increasing connectivity, co-design, agency in transitional spaces and the benefits of individual journeys (including getting lost).

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Megan talks to me about how an experience with Lego at a conference in Manchester led to a 4000 mile road trip across America using playful learning to address issues in library services using creative thinking. She goes on to describe various ways in which playfulness has helped students reflect on their learning.

For more details here are resources and Megan's contact details:

First book: https://alastore.ala.org/creativityculture

Second book: https://alastore.ala.org/plylib

Website: www.meganlotts.com

Twitter: @mclotts

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