Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 13 - the one with the GIFs
In Episode 13, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion veered from gradually lit-up to disco lightbulb moments, from simulation-based learning through to the role of debate, photo voice and the skills of using gifs.
Posted on: 9 November 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 12 - the one with the Mushrooms
In Episode 12, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies, props and luxury items, our discussion rowed forwards, backwards, in full circles and spirals. We touched upon student-centred learning, authentic assessment, the concept of expansive learning, respect, the idea of learning with and from our students. We also observed that sharing knitting patterns as a communal activity is akin to the act of sharing and comparing our individual teaching practice.
Posted on: 14 October 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 11 - the one with the Snake Handler
In Episode 11, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion touched on some of the ingredients that can make learning happen, from nurturing deep emotional connections, through facilitating difficult discussions (‘Pedagogies of Discomfort’) to cognitive dissonance.
Posted on: 4 October 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 10 - the one with the cookbooks
In Episode 10, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion touched on various creative collaborative solving approaches with students with our luxury items making sure we will have a great time on the Treasure Island.
Posted on: 29 September 2021
Ready for Resits
At CIE, through our work in support of the Canvas project and community space Canvas Connect we’ve worked with a number of departments and schools around their resit planning. Therefore, we thought it would be useful to share some of the key tips and findings from this work for those that are new to using Canvas.
Posted on: 28 July 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 9 - the one with the tree house
In Episode 9, ungrading, threshold concepts, the Balloon Academy - lots of pedagogies and lightbulb moments resonated in today’s discussion. A common theme was linking learning to anything to do with moving and making.
Posted on: 24 June 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 8 - the one with the Tunnocks tea cakes
In Episode 8, so much covered by our guests: open education, involving students as partners in our initiatives, the revival of audio to have meaningful and human connections with students and more.
Posted on: 14 May 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 7 - the one with the ukulele
In Episode 7, learning is slow-burning, it takes time to nurture and it is great when it all comes together at the end. Our guests also discuss the potential of multimodal learning, through visual imagery, doodling, sketching or drawing.
Posted on: 30 April 2021
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 6 - the one with the hot air balloon
In Episode 6, rule breaking, disruption and connectedness were shared themes between our guests and their Treasure Island Pedagogies. Our guests also challenged us to look beyond the bright side of pedagogies into their ‘shadowy siblings’.
Posted on: 12 April 2021
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Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 13 - the one with the GIFs
In Episode 13, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion veered from gradually lit-up to disco lightbulb moments, from simulation-based learning through to the role of debate, photo voice and the skills of using gifs.
Posted on: 9 November 2021