Subscriber-only episode

Send me a message.

Have you ever walked into a corporate foyer and felt as though you've stepped into a modern-day cathedral, with its grandeur either welcoming you or intimidating you? Now imagine that as a learning space for D&T...

Join Alison in this episode as she explores that potential connections between space, values, and D&T education. Reflecting on personal experiences and professional insights, Alison examines the impact physical environments could have on pupils' learning, from corporate offices to renowned museums.

Alison talks about how design choices communicate inclusivity or exclusivity, and how teachers can use these choices as learning points with  pupils. 

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Subscriber-only episode

Send me a message.

In this podcast episode, Alison discusses inclusive research practices and the significance of diversity within design and technology (D&T) education. Drawing from her conversation with Sarah Davies, Alison emphasises the inclusion of children as active participants and the importance of their work as valuable data in research. Additionally, she underscores the need to consider ethnicity, gender, and other aspects of diversity in research to ensure representation and inclusivity. 

Alison also promotes building research networks, providing practical tips for collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Send me a message.

This is the first part of a conversation with Alice Hellard from Goldsmiths. We unravel the complexities of agency, design and objects agency in museum settings. Alice's research, presented at PATT40, looks at the often-overlooked emotional and philosophical connections we form with objects, and how these relationships are shaped by historical practices and curatorial decisions. Her research underscores the importance of bridging the gap between students and the items they study, challenging the conventional wisdom of design and technology education to foster a more profound understanding amongst students.

Throughout our conversation, we dissect the nuanced power dynamics of museum displays, using examples like nude heels and the globalization of fashion to illustrate the limitations of current curatorial practices and their impact on cultural representation. We share our personal stories with iconic design pieces that evoke deep emotional responses, emphasizing their significance in our lives. Alice champions a future where museums not only exhibit objects but also facilitate immersive experiences that democratize design comprehension. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to think differently about the role of design in our lives and the potential it has to shape our relationship with the world.

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

Support the show

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Send me a message.

Are you a D&T teacher or researcher navigating the complex world of academic writing and conferences?

Unlock the mysteries of academic publishing as I sit down with Sarah Davies, the  editor-in-chief of the PATT40 conference. This week's episode explores the layers of the paper submission process, offering a comprehensive look at the journey from abstract to publication. We dissect the peer review system, emphasising its crucial role in fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you're interested in what happens when you submit a paper, tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the supportive framework that upholds the integrity of educational research, and the collaborative efforts that ensure a manageable flow of contributions .

Concluding with a nod to the power of research, we examine the themes that came from the PATT40 conference: teaching methods, curriculum design, and assessment strategies , with a special focus on how D&T classroom studies can influence broader educational conversations

 In our conversation, Sarah reveals the confidence and empowerment that arise when teachers actively participate in research, arming them with the tools to challenge conventional wisdom and advocate for subject-specific teaching approaches. This episode is a testament to the collective wisdom of the D&T teaching community and a "how-to" for those poised to make a difference through their research.

(Text generated by AI, edited, a little, by Alison Hardy)

Links
Home - Camtree website supporting close-to-practice research for  teachers
Researching D&T website
Masculinities and Femininities in the Design and Technology Classroom
Promoting Creativity in the Secondary Design and Technology Classroom in England

Find Sarah
Threads 

LinkedIn 

Support the show

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Subscriber-only episode

Send me a message.

Could your curiosity be the key to unlocking new frontiers in design and technology education? 
This episode is a celebration, not just of the rigorous academic process, but of the spirit of learning that's at the heart of teaching. I talk about how Alex's approach to research, his refreshing transparency, and the significant topic of 'non-academic intelligences' gives a new way of thinking about research. 

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Send me a message.

This week I'm talking with Alex, artist and lecturer in environmental design, and Sam, the design and technology curriculum lead at Oak National Academy.

Alex's research, presented at PATT40, is the starting point of the conversation. He focuses on the often-overlooked non-verbal intelligences and offers a fresh perspective on how we might better assess different cognitive strengths.

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

Find Alex online

Website

LinkedIn

Find Sam online
Website

LinkedIn

Greenhalgh, A. A. (2023) “‘If D&T wasn’t so easy, I wouldn’t be so good at it’: Nonverbal Ability and Confidence”, The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October). Available at: https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1731 (Accessed: 5 February 2024).

Support the show

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Subscriber-only episode

Send me a message.

In this week's subscription episode, I unpack the complexities of assessing design and technology capability, emphasising the significance of real-time assessments. Using published literature, I question England's current non-examined assessment (NEAs - coursework) approach

 Listen in and be inspired to rethink how we evaluate our students' grasp of design and technological knowledge.

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)



Links/ Mentioned in the episode

R Kimbell, & K Stables, Researching design learning: issues and findings from two decades of research and development. Springer, 2008.

R. Kimbell, Examining the reliability of Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) as an assessment tool in educational settings. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, Volume 32, pages 1515 to1529. 

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Send me a message.

This week I chat with Neil Wright, whose unique path from the electronics industry to education brings a fresh perspective to his students at William Farr School. He talks with me about his attendance at the PATT-40 conference, sponsored by WF Education Group, where he had the opportunity to learn from and talk with D&T educational thought leaders.

In today's  conversation, we delve into the world of Adaptive Comparative Judgment using RM Compare software.

The episode culminates with me encouraging Neil to do some research on his own practice to share with other teachers. We also consider the sharing of research within the D&T educational community.

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

Links

• Work webpage: William Farr C of E Comprehensive School - Home
• LinkedIn: Neil Wright 
• Got Feedback: https://feedback.gotlearning.com
• WF Education group/ Technology Supplies
• RM Compare

Paper

Buckley, J., Seery, N. and Kimbell, R. (2023) “Modelling approaches to combining and comparing independent adaptive comparative judgement ranks”, The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October). Available at: https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1570 (Accessed: 25 January 2024).

Support the show

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Subscriber-only episode

Send me a message.

I discuss AI in D&T education with insights from my recent chat with   Joanne Taylor. I explore in more depth the paper from the PATT 40 conference that probes the dual nature of AI as both a creative catalyst and a potential disruptor for future creativity. In this episode I take a deep dive into the use of AI for generating images from text and the implications of teaching such technology in schools.

Joanne's observations on Tuesday set the stage for an exploration of AI's role within the classroom and beyond, showcasing how it can serve as a design strategy on par with traditional methods like brainstorming. I'll share how AI is not just another tool but a  piece of conceptual knowledge.

Links

Ringvold, T. A., Strand, I., Haakonsen, P. and Saasen Strand, K. (2023) “AI Text-to-Image Generation in Art and Design Teacher Education: A Creative Tool or a Hindrance to Future Creativity?”, The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October). Available at: https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1350 (Accessed: 16 January 2024).
Learning to Teach Design and Technology

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

Send me a message.

Prepare to have your perspective on art and design education challenged as I sit down with Joanne Taylor, after the PATT 40 conference. She's here to share her thoughts on research from Oslo Metropolitan University on how AI text-to-image generators like Mid-journey, Dali-E, and Stable Diffusion are revolutionising the field. We dissect the conference highlights and reflect on the importance of staying abreast with academic research, you'll discover the keys to nurturing evidence-based learning in our ever-evolving educational landscape.

This week's discussion goes beyond mere tools, probing into the ethical terrain where technology meets education. We're tackling topics like combating bias, fostering originality, and ensuring that our students' innovation is expressed with clarity and depth. With Joanne's take on the ethical implications of AI in design and the importance of traditional skills in harmonising with new technologies, we share some thoughts about how AI can be used to guide your students into the future.

(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)

Ringvold, T. A., Strand, I., Haakonsen, P., & Saasen Strand, K. (2023). AI Text-to-Image Generation in Art and Design Teacher Education: A Creative Tool or a Hindrance to Future Creativity?. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October). Retrieved from https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1350

Links
Dall-E
Stable Diffusion
Midjourney
Paul Russell at Loughborough University

To  connect with Joanne:
LinkedIn

 jtdesignandtechnology.com

Support the show

If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.

If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here.

If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!