In this episode, we welcome back Johnson who shares with us his thoughts on Androgogy and how far this departs from what Dennis and myself describe as good pedagogy. We unpack the nuances of androgogy, highlight the similarities and push the envelope by looking at methods such as performance support which may suit adult learners more than younger learners. Have a listen!

As a reminder, Johnson has 17 years of combined experiences in L&D and business consulting, he prides himself as a service designer as well as a learning and performance designer in the corporate and higher education space.

In part 2, Johnson shares a cat themed pomodoro timer for our listeners. Pomodoro is a time management method used to break work into manageable chunks of time. Check it out at https://pomodorokitty.com/

Mark shares the ShowMe app. ShowMe Interactive whiteboard app is an application that allows teachers and students of any age to create presentations called ‘ShowMe’s that can be shared via the device on online privately or to a community audience. The user can record and create engaging voice over presentations of their chosen topic by using some of the many tools such as adding text, drawings, photos and images. Read more here - https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard

As usual, you can contact us at [email protected]

In this episode, Dennis and Mark look at the stresses of modern day students and the over-stimulation of their brains by technology and other factors. We unpack possible techniques which teachers / educators can use to help students with their mental health and more effective learning.

In Part 2, we look at the free app "Book Creator".

Book Creator is a simple tool to create digital books. Students can add photos, videos, or drawings to enhance or tell their stories. Book Creator is an easy-to-use tool for making multimedia digital books in any subject area, from primary upwards.

You can have your book read to you in multiple languages, with word highlighting and page turning. Also share your book online, download as an ePub file or print it as a PDF.

Book Creator works on iOS and Android devices but everything else with a browser, too, including PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.

Link - https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/book-creator

In this episode, we continue with the theme of feedback. We unpack Grant Wiggins article in ASCD where he shares his thoughts on Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Dennis and I then attempt to make sense of this and link it to evidence based principles and why they work. 

You can read the article here - https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/seven-keys-to-effective-feedback

In Part 2, I share a resource for STEM teachers. The site is called "Inspirit". It is a learning resource site for STEM teachers looking for high quality simulations and 3D models. It is FREE. Have a look!

Link - https://www.inspiritvr.com/discover

As always, you can get in touch with us at [email protected]

Everyone knows feedback is important if not downright crucial. According to Hattie and Timperley, good actionable feedback can lead to a improvement of almost 2 grades. What then, does it take to build a strong feedback culture? We look at the suggestions given by ASCD and we unpack these ideas into evidence based principles.  Enjoy the episode!

Here's the article - https://www.ascd.org/blogs/5-educator-tips-for-creating-a-culture-of-feedback

In part 2, Mark shares the Google app Socratic. If you need help, all you need to do is point the app and Socratic will curate the necessary learning resources for you. It is a Google Chrome plug in. How cool is that? And it is FREE!

Link - https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/socratic-by-google

You can also write to us at [email protected].

Hello everyone! Sorry for the week's delay! Here's the new episode on Studio Based Pedagogy! We unpack the ideas and the concepts behind it and see how evidence based learning principles are actually a key feature of Studio Based Pedagogy / Design Studio Pedagogy.

To help us, we have a guest!

Zhengping Liow is a lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic in the Architecture programme. Zhengping has been developing his keen interest in architecture education through his research. He positions his studies at the intersection of educational psychology, design studio pedagogy, and cross-pollinative team learning (CTL) strategies with a strong focus on dismantling the asymmetrical power structures of the Design Studios' Hidden Curriculum. His work can be found here _ about.me/zhengpingliow

In Part B, Zhengping shares on Sentiment Analysis. Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=608IwEpJbRo

Mark shares a documentary on Netflix called "Toys that Made Us"

Once again, do write us at [email protected]

In this episode, we unpack the perspective of an educator and her "Laws of Learning". We look at the 4 laws and link it to our own Evidence Based principles or what we call our Core Principles of Learning.

This episode will help young teachers understand what works and why you should teach according to the laws.

Check out the 4 laws of Learning - https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/4-laws-of-learning/

In part 2, check out this nifty tool called "Print Friendly PDF". Ever printed a web page and then had like 2 extra pages printed that contained stuff you didn't want? Well this google chrome extension helps you fix that problem and it is FREE. Check it out

Link - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/print-friendly-pdf/ohlencieiipommannpdfcmfdpjjmeolj

You can get in touch with us at [email protected]

Ask any teacher and is more than likely that they will have one particular learning model or theory that they subscribe to. I remember attending a conference and a teacher proudly claimed that she was a constructivist. In this episode, Dennis and Mark attempt to shed some light on evergreen learning theories such as constructivism, cognitivism, Behaviorism and Social Learning. We then look at the rising importance of using Science of Learning concepts and attempt to make sense of this theoretical base and how it can be used in teaching and learning.

You can check out the link to the article here that we referenced - https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-cognitive-science-boost-learning

In Part 2, Mark shares a productivity tool called "Check my links". This is especially useful for teachers who create HTML documents or websites to direct students to websites or for them to go through a set learning list.

You can add it to your Chrome here - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/check-my-links/ojkcdipcgfaekbeaelaapakgnjflfglf?__hstc=20629287.a51a184b1f4b68b5a109abeccb174b23.1628192355924.1630000442296.1630011805805.80&__hssc=20629287.1.1630011805805&__hsfp=4043529008

You can always write to us at [email protected]. Thank you and please share this podcast!

Okay, buckle up for this cerebral one. In this episode we dissect the different types of intelligencies beyond IQ. We look at Emotional Quotient, Social Intelligence and the interesting one Cultural Intelligence. We make an attempt to dissect the nuances of each and also share stories that really helped to shore up our Cultural Intelligence. 

Oh, and murphy's law strikes 2 times in a row. Our recording was affected a bit, so bear with us.

Here's the two videos we talked about in the Podcast.

Video 1 - HSBC Ad

Video 2 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

In Part 2, we talk about the tool of the week where we look at a local startup called NoodleFactory AI. Check them out here - https://www.noodlefactory.ai/

In this fun episode, Dennis and Mark gaze into their crystal balls and dissect some of the 36 skills that Teacher Thought has considered to be important fr teachers in the 21st Century. As usual, we share our thoughts and also try and link these skills in an evidence based manner. Enjoy the episode!

Link to the article for the 36 skills - https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/things-every-21st-century-teacher/

In Part 2, Mark shares the Google Chrome extension - Stay Focused.

StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the day.

Download it here to your Chrome Extension - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en&__hstc=20629287.a51a184b1f4b68b5a109abeccb174b23.1628192355924.1630000442296.1630011805805.80&__hssc=20629287.1.1630011805805&__hsfp=4043529008 

You can contact us at evidencebasedcreativeteaching.com

Do your students feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of learning that they have to do? Do you find them struggling to recall even the most basic of facts? They could be suffering from cognitive overload. In this episode, Dennis and Mark unpack the principles of cognitive load theory and look at ways in which teachers / educators and trainers can use the cognitive load theory principles to aid their students learning.

You can check out the framework here - https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/how-to-use-cognitive-load-theory

In Part 2, instead of a tool, Mark shares some principles you can adopt to build better relationships with your students even as we find ourselves teaching much more online and maybe not having as much physical presence in classrooms.

Check these principles out here - https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/6-easy-ways-to-build-relationships-with-your-students1908.html

Once again, you can get in touch with us at [email protected].