The Learning Factory

The Learning Factory

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The Learning Factory episodes

  • Don't worry, be happy

    A very special guest Anna McMahon from Enhanced Wellbeing pops into TheLearning Factory to check up on our Wellbeing and gives us some advice for teachers and school leaders.


    You can find out more about Enhanced wellbeing at:

    www.enhancedwellbeing.org

    Twitter - @ehancedWB

    Instagram - enhanced.wellbeing


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    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "Desperados" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    53 min
  • Dusting off the cobwebs

    We're back. Semester 3 of the Learning factory kicks off with a catch and some tips to prepare for the end of the school year.


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    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

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    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "Desperados" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    36 min
  • The laws of robotics

    This week the lads talk to Autonomous Driving Systems Engineer, Jason Gillespie. He gives his perspective on real-life designing and puts the MYP Design Cycle under the microscope.


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    53 min
  • Transfer market

    This week it's all about the International teacher transfer market, where are people going, what to look for, and what to avoid. Maybe a few cheeky plugs for our job-seeking mates thrown in too.


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    44 min
  • Would you like a career with that?

    An emotional reunion with a friend of the pod and IB big-shot Jason Reagin. Jason talks about his own podcast Design Cast and the IB Career-related Programme.


    Find us on social:

    Jason Reagin - @discon4no

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    39 min
  • Lazy Clip Show

    The lads are back after the holiday refreshed, relaxed, and recording around the world. They take the pulse of teachers moving around in these strange times.


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    18 min
  • Groundskeeper Willie

    On the occasion of our 25th episode, we have an absolute technical nightmare and also discuss making yourself useful around school as a design teacher.


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    21 min
  • The Holy Grail

    Finally the lads get into the real meat of MYP design, Criteria C: Creating the solution.

    Also this week, The Learning Factory welcomes our first live guest.


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    39 min
  • Sketching up a drawing

    All the way from sunny Australia, the lads are joined by MYP and visual arts expert Bernard Kerr. They discuss, skills, concepts, ancient greek nudity and, beer mug design.


    Find Bernards work here: bernardashtonkerr.wixsite.com/kerr-ceramics


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    51 min
  • French cave paintings

    In a highly unusual move, the lads talk about the MYP Design cycle. This time around they break down Criteria B: Developing ideas


    Find us on social:

    Twitter - @TLF_Tweet

    Instagram - thelearningfactorypodcast


    Produced by: D McMahon & J Donnelly


    Music: "The Come up" by Audiobinger (CC)


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    38 min

About The Learning Factory

From the publisher's feed

Two Design teachers having a chat about... eh... teaching MYP Design.

This is not your grandmother's lesson plan.


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