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GTA or Mario, which design philosophy makes for a better curriculum? (Ft. Luke Pearce)

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
GTA or Mario, which design philosophy makes for a better curriculum? (Ft. Luke Pearce)
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Fast cars or magic mushrooms would have been a better clickbait title for this. Damn our ethics. In this episode we’re joined by the fab Luke Pearce to talk about linear and nonlinear learning, and which might be best for your teaching needs. To do so we’ll be examining Grand Theft Auto, the much beloved… Continue reading GTA or Mario, which design philosophy makes for a better curriculum? (Ft. Luke Pearce)

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What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?
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In this episode Mike is joined by the OU’s own Tom Olney to discuss their love of detective shows and the seed of all good learning design, Learning Outcomes. You’ll find some of the papers Tom references here:Kennedy, D (2007) Writing and using learning outcomes: a practical guide https://cora.ucc.ie/items/e866d6e9-4fcb-4c00-a80c-478cdf55e7ef Moon, J (2004) Linking levels, learning… Continue reading What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?

Takeover special – The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Aberystwyth: How does Aberystwyth shape teaching learning and research?
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Takeover special – The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Aberystwyth: How does Aberystwyth shape teaching learning and research?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla on Tour
Pedagodzilla on Tour
Takeover special - The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Aberystwyth: How does Aberystwyth shape teaching learning and research?
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Back in May, to launch our lovely new book we bimbled down to Aberystwyth for a few days to visit our fab friend Mary Jacob, meet some of the fab students and edu-professionals there, and have a couple of days of pedagogic podcasting. You may have already heard the live show over on our main… Continue reading Takeover special – The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Aberystwyth: How does Aberystwyth shape teaching learning and research?

Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024
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Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024
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We did a live show! And it worked! In May 2024, to celebrate the launch of our book we travelled to Aberystwyth University (Mike’s alma marta) at the invitation of friend of all edu professionals, Mary Jacob. As well as some workshops, some giveaways and a takeover session that we’ll be shortly releasing on our… Continue reading Pedagodzilla Live! Rapid fire panicked panel show in Aberystwyth 2024

How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron’s ring?
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How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron’s ring?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron's ring?
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In this episode we revisit social constructivism, expand on the ideas around it – and work out how the council of Elrond use it to destroy the One Ring. You’ll be able to hear the clinking of chains in the background as the deep nerds within us are restrained for your listening sanity. An uncut… Continue reading How does the council of Elrond use social constructivism to destroy Sauron’s ring?