In this insightful episode, De Montfort University's Associate PVC Academic, Alasdair Blair, tells his story about becoming a National Teaching Fellow. In a typically self-effacing way, Alasdair provides some fascinating insights into the importance of taking critical opportunities that may later support a successful NTFS application. Alasdair also goes on to discuss the opportunities that have come to him as a result of being a National Teaching Fellow, and the positive impact these have had on his career. This is a must listen for anyone interested in one day becoming an NTF, or anyone interested in hearing an absorbing story about the development of a successful academic career. 

In this episode the legend that is Katie Novak shares her insights into Universal Design for Learning. Specifically, Katie discusses her own personal journey into UDL, providing revealing insights into how her interest in UDL began. Katie then goes on to unpick some important UDL related topics including engagement, challenge, metacognition, differentiated instruction, and the place of learners as partners in developing effective UDL practice to name but a few areas of discussion. This podcast is a must for anyone interested in effective learning and teaching practice with a UDL lens applied to it. Enjoy!

The brilliant Professor Angela O'Sullivan, provides her insights into what it takes to become a National Teaching Fellow. Angela, who is also a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) winning team leader, and Principal Fellow of the HEA (PFHEA), provides some valuable reflections and advice on the NTF application process, including the need to identify the "gems" in the application. This is a must listen for anyone interested in one day becoming a National Teaching Fellow. 

In this episode, Director of DMU's Centre for Textual Studies, Professor Gabriel Egan discusses his journey to National Teaching Fellowship. Specifically, Gabriel discusses the electronic techniques that he has pioneered within the study of English Literature, and also talks about how he became one of the first educators in UK HE to build a large repository of digital materials for teaching and research purposes. This is a genuinely fascinating listen for anyone interested in supporting student learning in HE or anyone interested in applying for a National Teaching Fellowship. 

In this special episode, De Montfort University National Teaching Fellow, Leisa Nichols-Drew shares her journey to becoming an NTF. Leisa provides some fascinating insights into how she has risen to become a prominent learning and teaching figure at DMU and beyond, providing important advice, ideas and reflections on her path to NTF. This is a must listen for anyone interested in learning and teaching and anyone thinking about one day becoming a National Teaching Fellow. 

In this episode DMU Teacher Fellow, National Teaching Fellow, CATE Award winner and Churchill Fellow, Leisa Nichols-Drew shares her fascinating journey as a teacher in Higher Education. Leisa discusses how her journey to teaching excellence began, discusses her most important influences and advice, and tells us about the things that inspire her as a teacher. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning and teaching in Higher Education. 

In this episode, DMU Teacher Fellow and National Teaching Fellow Julia Reeve discusses the emergence of her playful learning approach. Specifically, Julia discusses some of the key influences and drivers behind her approach, addresses the key benefits for staff and students, and provides some excellent practical hints, tips and advice on taking a more playful approach to learning and teaching. 

In this episode, Steve Nordmark from the Centre for Special Assistive Technology (CAST) discusses the place of technology when applying UDL. Specifically, Steve discusses the importance of technology to UDL and takes us into the future by sharing his thoughts on the future of educational technology and UDL. 

In this episode, DMU Teacher Fellow Andrew Reeves talks to us about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Specifically, Andrew explores the importance of ESD in modern Higher Education, and the potential benefits for students, staff and the wider community. 

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In this fascinating episode, we speak to the Director of Learning Technology for the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr Eric J Moore about UDL and its place within Teacher Education. Eric discusses the challenges of getting teachers onboard with UDL, as well as providing some excellent insights into how we can support teachers with UDL in relation to issues such as instructional design, assessment and technology. This is a must for educational developers and anyone with an interest in UDL.