Design Cast

For this episode of #Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Jarrett Brown.  Jarrett is currently the Assistant Head of Secondary & MYP Coordinator at Leman International School in Chengdu, China. He teaches MYP Language and Literature, I&S, Language Acquisition, and the MYP Personal Project. He is an MYP Workshop Leader, Site Visitor, Reader, and Building Quality Curriculum senior reviewer. Additionally, he does some consultant work for Faria/ManageBac.  Previously, he has worked in international schools in various roles including Action and Service Coordinator, Individuals and Societies Department Head, Camp Coordinator, and Swim Team Coach. He has worked at Suzhou Singapore International School, Qatar Academy, and the American International School of Salzburg.

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I had the privilege of speaking with Claudio Zavala Jr. for this episode of Design Cast. Claudio is a true Renaissance man with many talents and interests. He is an educator, photographer, YouTuber & videographer. We have an awesome chat about where he finds inspiration for his videos and how he gets to help students around the world with Adobe Express.  I know that you will find so much value in this conversation!

For this episode of​ Design Cast, I spoke to AJ Crabill.  Improving student outcomes is AJ Crabill’s focus. He serves as Conservator at DeSoto, Texas ISD. During his guidance, DeSoto improved from F ratings in academics, finance, and governance to B ratings. He’s also Faculty at the Leadership Institute of Nevada and Director of Governance at the Council of the Great City Schools. He served as Deputy Commissioner at the Texas Education Agency and spearheaded reforms as board chair of Kansas City Public Schools that doubled the percentage of students who are literate and numerate. Crabill is a recipient of the Education Commission of the State's James Bryant Conant Award.

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For this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jill DuBois! Jill is a veteran elementary teacher and owns her own publishing imprint where she shares her stories of inspiration and helps others tell their stories!  She is creating content full-time for her own website and for her podcast, in addition to the professional development provider that she works with.  Our conversation was about her journey to becoming a published author and illustrator.  Ultimately, her mission is to impart joy through her words and action!

I have no doubt you will enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

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For this episode of Design Cast I sat down with James Abela. James has such a diverse background and touches on some of those experiences during our conversation.  He has a passion for making learning fun by adding an element of playfulness and gamification to his lesson.  James is the author of several books including ‘The Gamified Classroom!’. I know that you will enjoy our conversation!

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with my long-time friend Sara Candela.  Sara is leading community development at Focusable.  She is an educator by trade and EdTech community champion by passion!  You will not be disappointed by our discussion and constant shenanigans.  Please comment on your favorite part of the show by tagging us both and using the hashtags in the episode!

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On this episode of #DesignCast I had the opportunity to speak to Dr. Chris Allen.  Chris currently serves as ‘coordinating principal’ for an international secondary school in Surabaya, Indonesia.  He has loads to share about his experiences in international education so far and how his current school is inviting students to engage in entrepreneurship opportunities!  I know that you will enjoy our conversation!

This is episode #100!  I am so humbled and honored that something that started as a way to share some very specific information with some very specific people in June 2017 has grown into a community that is passionate about sharing and learning!  Heard in 120 countries, Design Cast has been ranked among the top education podcasts in over 40 countries during the first 100 episodes!  Episodes have been listened to over 21,000 times.  It is available on nearly every podcast streaming application and platform.

Words cannot express my appreciation for all of the guests and listeners from around the world.  Your support and feedback are invaluable.  I could not have reached this remarkable milestone without you!!!

It is my hope that you and your colleagues find value in the past episodes and that you will enjoy future episodes as well!  For now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy the 100th episode of Design Cast!

Connect with Chris:

Twitter: @ChrisDylanAllen

Instagram: christopher_dylan_allen

On this episode of #DesignCast I was joined by Pim Arora.  Pim currently works at the Western Academy of Beijing with me.  We have talked about collaborating on an episode for a very long time and now we finally have!  She details her journey as an international student herself to her role in education today.  You do not want to miss this episode! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this chat with Pim!

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On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Rezuan Chowdhury.  He is based in Bangladesh and is currently a PYP coordinator.  Rezuan is a researcher, author, and educator, but actually started his career in business administration!  He has several interesting insights into his career so far.  I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Rezuan Chowdhury.

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the incredible experience of talking to Dianne Blackburn.  Dianne is an independent Educational Consultant working with international schools globally. She has many years of consultancy experience in pedagogical leadership, change management, and educator training solutions.

Dianne has worked extensively with large groups of schools in the Middle East and Europe, supporting their

development of inclusive practice through the introduction of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Our conversation was really fun and enlightening!  Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dianne Blackburn!

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On this episode of Design Cast, I had the terrific honor of speaking to Ryan Ford.  Ryan is a 25-year veteran of digital design. He has been fortunate enough to lead design at some of the internet’s most interesting destinations: DeviantArt, Crunchyroll, chime, vida health, and now Crackle & Redbox (where he is working to revitalize these brands).

His background in the industry motivated him to share thinking around topics like leadership, career paths, and (most notably of late) the design process itself. Ryan’s “Design Odyssey” framework topic has been read over 80,000 times as of December 2022 and has led to big reactions: global outreach from educators who want to teach it in their classes, book opportunities, and a TEDx Salon conversation that occurred in early January 2023.

We had a wonderful discussion and I am sure that you will find some value in many of the topics that we cover.  Now let us set fire to the design process and use Design Cast as a catalyst!  Enjoy!

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of chatting with my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Barbara Wrightson.  Spanning more than 25 years in the field of education, Barb's career has encompassed a myriad of roles in PK-12 schooling, ranging from a teacher (of multiple Secondary subjects) to Curriculum Coordinator to Administrator. Additionally, she teaches and trains teachers at the tertiary level. Throughout her time in the field of education, Barb has gained a wealth of knowledge, experience, and education about education, and has developed a talent for engaging in lifelong learning.

Currently, Barb is a lecturer at Pacific Islands University in Guam and Handong Global University in South Korea.  We talk about several topics, but our time discussing our thoughts about the future of education is fascinating and shouldn't be missed. I have no doubt that our chat will leave you wanting to hear more!

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On this episode of Design Cast, I was fortunate enough to chat with Fonz Mendoza. Fonz is the charismatic host of the popular podcast “My EdTech Life”. He currently serves as an Instructional Software Specialist at a public school district in south Texas.  A student himself, Fonz has been able to see first-hand how technology can be used to create positive change in the education system and has become a prominent advocate for its use in schools, universities, and other educational institutions. He speaks from experience when it comes to understanding what works and what doesn’t in using technology to enhance learning.

My chat with Fonz was filled with hope and positivity.  I am confident that you will enjoy this as much as I did!  Please connect with him through the links in the show notes. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Fonz Mendoza.

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Levi Allison grew up in a small town in Kansas with dreams of traveling the world. He attended the University of Kansas and obtained a BA in Music Education. His love of music inspired him to join the Marching Jayhawks, the school marching band, during his 4 years at KU. Immediately after university, Levi took a leap (or a plane) and began his international teaching career in Kuwait.

An upbeat and fun person to be around, teaching is a calling from which he derives immense happiness and fulfillment from the success of his students. Levi takes pride in his in-depth knowledge of musical concepts and inquiry-based lessons and is passionately driven to help students achieve their dreams. Levi inspires students to be innovative, integrating lessons with student choice so they may achieve their hopes and dreams.

Levi currently teaches at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea, an IB World School, teaching General Music within the Primary Years Program.

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On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Nalder and Damien Aldridge from STEM Punks!  It was a great conversation and we talked about how STEM Punks are using Minecraft to create healthy competition in schools with #InnovationSports!  I know that you will really enjoy this chat!  Connect with Jonathan and Damien through the links in the show notes!

On this episode of #DesignCast I was fortunate enough to chat with Alex Gray.  Alex is the Head of Science at Dubai British school.  He also has a YouTube channel called DEEP Thinking. We had a great discussion about Expo 2020 in Dubai, the STEAM program at his school, and his recent enjoyment of filmmaking that is evident on his channel!  It is certain that you will find value in this episode!  Please check out all of the ways to connect with him in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Alex Gray!

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Twitter: @TeachingDeep

On this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to speak to Yvette Larsson.  Yvette is a PYP education in Sweden and the co-founder of Aha! Accelerating Education.  Our discussion covers many topics from travel, being an international expat and more, but the majority of our chat is about her passion of changing education one classroom at a time!  I know that you will find out chat stimulating and timely!  Please check out Yvette and Aha! on social media through the links in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Yvette Larsson…

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On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure to sit down with my old friend Paulo Cohen-Myers.  Paulo and I have been colleagues and friends since 2002.  During that 20 year period, we have both taken a winding path to get where we are today.  Paulo is an incredibly talented individual that has had an amazing career in education.  We talk about a variety of topics, but the bulk of our conversation centers around his work as a ‘Bakerspace’ mastermind!  I have no doubt you will enjoy all he has to share.

Sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Paulo Cohen-Myers.

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For this episode of #DesignCast I had the privilege to talk with Charles Hopkins.  Charles is a super positive guy that has a passion for outdoor education, travel, science and design! He has a great story about the journey that he took into education that he shares with me.  His energy is contagious and I have no doubt in my mind that you will really enjoy hearing him talking about his pursuits!

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Charles Hopkins!

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Twitter: @chopscidesign

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For this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to talk with Steve Sostak from Inspire Citizens.  Steve is passionate about many things, but we spend most of the time talking about his work with schools and ‘empathy to impact’.  You can find out more about the awesome work that Steve and Inspire Citizens are doing through the links in the show notes.  I have no doubt that you will want to find out more about his work after listening to this chat that we have!  Now sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with Steve Sostak!

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Twitter: @inspirecitizen1

Please join me in a quick stroll down memory lane with the 2021 wrap up episode!

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On this episode of #DesignCast I was honored to chat with James Bleach again!  James was the guest on episode 28 of this podcast.  For those of you that might remember, James is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.  Many listeners will be familiar with him through his original classroom resources that are featured on this website and Facebook group known as JambleD&T.  We reflected on everything that has happened since the last time we chatted and he shared some of his thoughts about how schools will look in the future!

If you are enjoying #DesignCast, please review and rate on Apple Podcast, if that is your listening platform.  It is really important in getting new listeners and helps me keep the content fresh!  It only takes a minute or so to make a huge impact!

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this follow-up chat with James Bleach!

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Twitter: @jambledandt @EDU_jbleach

Instagram: jambledandt

This episode of #DesignCast is really personal as I had the opportunity to speak to one of my colleagues that I see nearly every day.  Ronald Ascensio has had a very interesting journey into education.  Starting his career as a graphic designer, a few years ago, encouraged by his wife and friends, decided to try teaching.  He has accomplished many things in his relatively short educational career.  I know that you will enjoy hearing all about his story from Jakarta, Indonesia to South Korea!

Be sure to follow and check out Ronald’s professional portfolio of designs and other social media accounts by using the links in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ronald Ascensio!

Twitter @ronaldascensio

On this episode of Design Cast, I was lucky enough to talk to Joshua Stamper.  Josh initially used his artistic talent, creativity, and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Josh never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach, or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education model, push the boundaries of traditional learning, and explore new innovative ideas. Josh has been a middle school Assistant Principal in North Texas for the past eight years, where he's served at four campuses in two school districts.

For this episode of #DesignCast, I share my backstory.  I have had many requests from people about my own 'origin' story, so HERE IT IS!  I hope that you enjoy hearing about my journey and my reflections on a nearly 25-year career in "Design/STEAM" education...

My guest, Andrew Nicholls, is a highly experienced educator, designer and OHSEM specialist. Moving from a career in Industrial Design for Education, for the last sixteen years Andrew has educated students in a broad range of disciplines and subjects including Visual Arts, Technologies (Design and Digital), Humanities, and Building and Construction.

As an educational leader, he has provided professional development to others on a wide-range of topics including transdisciplinary learning, technical and freehand drawing, continual improvement in educational performance and OHS compliance in schools.

Andrew provides high level expert advice on OHS compliance, learning space design and educational leadership to schools, teacher associations and architects.

His latest project, a collaborative website called ANDACOD, aims to showcase the transdisciplinary nature of Design & Technology / STEAM education and its value in 21st century education.

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Twitter: @andacod @anda_dlss

I had the pleasure of speaking to my longtime friend, Jo Veale for this episode of Design Cast.  Jo has such a positive and human-centered approach to education and to life.  I know that you will really enjoy this chat with her!  Please connect with Jo via Facebook and Instagram!

For this episode of Design Cast I had a great follow-up chat with Jon Halligan.  Jon was a guest on episode  26 of this podcast.  This was a chance for me to catch up with Jon and to hear about all the great work he is doing in Switzerland.  This is the first of a two-part episode as we had so much to talk about that it was best to break it up into two sections!  Next week you will be able to hear the conclusion of this awesome chat!

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jon Halligan.

You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter!

@jon_halligan @Montreuxis on twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn

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On this episode of Design Cast, I had the very special opportunity to speak with Ryan McLaughlin.  Ryan is a STEM expert, math educator, lawyer, and podcast co-host.  His podcast is all about VR and is called Ready Teacher One.  I know that you will enjoy hearing about his work in Uganda and the great guests that he has had on the podcast.  You can follow Ryan on Twitter and LinkedIn.  You can listen to the Ready Teacher One Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Ryan McLaughlin.

Twitter: @RyanGMcL

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Design Cast!  I am so humbled and honored to have the continued support for this project.  Something that I started as a ‘labor of love’ in 2017 has grown into a podcast that is heard in over 90 countries, has passed over 10,000 unique listens, and is nearing 70 guest interviews.  Thank you to everyone that listens, shares, comments, rates and reviews!  I hear you!  I am so excited about where season 5 will take us!  Please reach out if you have any ideas for guests and topics.

For this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of speaking to Scott Buell.  Scott is the founder of Drone Legends which are Drone-themed STEM education programs preparing kids for success in the 21st century!  He believes that “Inside Every Child Lives a Legend”.  Our discussion is about using drones to teach STEM skills to upper primary aged students.  I know that you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed chatting with Scott!  All of his contact information is available in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and experience this chat with Scott Buell!

Twitter: @Drone_Legends

Instagram: @wearedronelegends

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the unique privilege of speaking to Tom Woelper and Matt Kressy.

Tom is the Founding Head of School at the New England Innovation Academy.  He has had a very distinguished career in education and hearing about his journey to where he is today is remarkable!  Matt is Innovation Advisor & Trustee at New England Innovation Academy in addition to being the Founding Director at the MIT Integrated Design & Management Masters Program.  Again, his journey is a joy to listen to.  These two gentlemen are both involved in getting NEIA up and running and creating a vision of education for the future.  I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of talking with my old friend and former colleague, Dr. Kevin House.  Kevin is the Director of Education at SE21, a Dulwich College International initiative.  We chat about his unconventional journey into education and all that he has accomplished in his career.  It is really great to chat with him about the ethos and vision for SE21.  I am confident that you will enjoy this discussion!

For this 60th episode of Design Cast I was honored to have Eliane Montilla sit down with me.  Elaine is the Assistant Vice President and CIO for Information Technology at The Graduate Center, City University of New York.  Her path into education and into her current role was a long and winding one.  Throughout her journey, she has maintained humility and a positive attitude.  Elaine is an inspiration!  Her human-centered approach to management is an example of everyone.

During the interview, Elaine mentions a TEDx talk that she delivered.  It is linked in the show notes, along with all of her social media connections. I am so excited for you to hear this discussion!  Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Elaine Montilla.

It was such an honor to speak with Dr. Marci Klein for this episode of Design Cast. Marci is a pediatrician, artist, designer and entrepreneur.   Along with her two children, Marci has been building a hands-on, project based organization!  3DuxDesign started on the family kitchen table and has grown into an international educational resource company.  The story that Marci tells about the different points in time that have defined their company are really inspiring!

I am confident that you will enjoy our discussion!  Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Marci Klein!

For this episode of Design Cast I was fortunate enough to catch up with Evo Hannan.  Evo and I released an episode just over one year ago and this is a follow up to that episode.  In episode 16 Evo talks all about his work in Dubai and he challenged me to collaborate with him to build a design network for design educators and design professionals to connect.  This is what we said a year ago about that:

It was such an amazing opportunity to speak to Keri-Lee Beasley for this episode of Design Cast.  Keri-Lee is a high school “learning and technology coach” at the Western Academy of Beijing or WAB.  We have a lively conversation about her various roles at WAB and her classes that she teaches in the design department.  During the chat she shares with me all about the ‘Cactus of Awesomeness’ so be on the lookout for that.

A few really exciting projects that Keri-Lee is thinking about at the moment are:

My guest for this episode of Design Cast is Bonnie Kirkley.  Bonnie is a K-5 Gifted Educator and STEAM Support Specialist in Georgia.  She has so much to share about her experiences as a STEAM educator and how she supports her school and the STEAM community globally.  Her excitement and passion is infectious!  She is also a content creator for the STEAM community online through Teachers pay teachers, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Toc.  All of which use the username and handle of “iheartsteam”.

Fi Morrison is an “Infants Teacher and Digital Literacy Coach” in Sydney, Australia.  In early 2021, Fi founded the STEM | ED Magazine out of a need to have free STEM resources for teachers in all kinds of teaching environments and locations.  At the time of this interview the magazine had surpassed 3000 downloads/views.  We have a great chat about how Fi became an educator and what her vision is for the magazine.  I am confident that you will enjoy this chat I have with her.

Fi mentions many great people to follow on Twitter.  They are included in the show notes.  Also, there is a link to the STEM | ED Magazine for your reference.  Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Fi Morrison!

Who to follow on Twitter:
@dailySTEM @SandyNicol @rachaellehr @MarilynFleer @SmilesStephi @BeckKeough1

Connect with Fi:

Twitter: @FiMorrison2 @stemedmagazine

Instagram: @teach.edtech @stemedmagazine

For this episode of Design Cast I had the unique pleasure of speaking with Ms. Tamizh Ponni.  Tamizh worked as an IB Educator in an International School, Bengaluru, India. She is currently pursuing her M.Tech, PhD integrated course in Data Science. She has worked as a Professional Development Coach and as a Tech Integrationist. She believes that the best thing in being an IB educator is that beyond teaching there's a lot of deep learning involved in the process and sees learning as a never-ending process.  Technology integration gives her an interesting perspective into knowledge acquisition and skill-building. We talk about her love of teaching and learning, as well as, her published works about a dystopian society!  I am sure that you will find this chat really dynamic!

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On this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. David Lee.  David is a Technology and Innovation Specialist at Singapore American School.  He shares all about his journey into teaching and how design thinking had and still has a major part to play in both his personal and professional life.  He introduces the idea of ‘learning narratives’ to me and I am very excited to try it out!  I am sure that you will enjoy listening to our conversation!

Britney Vickery is founder and CEO of Initials, Inc.  As a new mom, Britney was just searching for someone who could put her son’s name on his diaper bag. After weeks of searching in her local community, her husband Darren suggested a simple but life-changing idea: “Why don’t you do it?”  Struggling to find her purpose as a stay-at-home mom, and eager to make a financial contribution, Britney dove in!

Armed with a spare bedroom and a 6-foot folding table, she invested in her first embroidery machine and started monogramming anything that wasn’t moving. Soon, she was taking orders from friends and neighbors (many who wanted to sell the products themselves!) and began to see that this little spare bedroom boutique could become SO MUCH MORE. 15 years later, Initials, Inc. is a nationally-recognized brand with thousands of Creative Partners in all 50 states, founded on the simple, but life-changing idea that we all should be provided with the opportunity to HAVE FUN! And MAKE MONEY!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome chance to chat with Dr. Sabba Quidwai.  Sabba believes that cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. She works with leaders to integrate design thinking practices that encourage creativity, recognize accomplishments, build trust and inspire a collective vision. In 2018, the World Economic Forum identified Leadership and Social Influence as a trending skill. Sabba shares how building social influence across social media platforms can empower leaders as role models for the beliefs and values they want to see others adopt as they believe that their audience is able to rise to the occasion.

As a graduate of the Global Executive EdD program at the University of Southern California, Sabba’s research focus is how design thinking can prepare individuals with the mindset and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Her work is driven by a quote from William Gibson, "The future is here. It just isn't evenly distributed."

On this episode of Design Cast I had the absolute honor of speaking with John Zobrist. John is the K-12 Head of Innovation at UWCSEA - East Campus, Singapore and brings more than two decades of experience nurturing student innovators to identify social, environmental and economic problems and apply design thinking and creative concepts to improve individuals and communities.  We had a great time talking about his journey into education and what his vision is for the future of his newest role!  I am confident that you will enjoy listening to what he has to say!  Remember to check the show notes to find out more about how to contact him...

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with John!

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of talking with Phil Cotton. Phil is a Design and Technology Teacher, and Founder of Learnbylayers.  Learnbylayers is an online resource for all of the things an educator might need to design and deliver a 3D printing curriculum in their classroom.  Phil and I had a great time chatting about how his business started, how he has had to adjust during the current global situation to meet the needs of his customers and what his vision is for Learnbylayers!  I am sure that you will enjoy this episode!  Check out the show notes for links to the resources that Phil shares.

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Phil Cotton!

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@learnbylayers3d

IG: learnbylayers

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome opportunity to chat with my friend Chris Stephenson. Chris is an MYP Development Consultant with Toddle, and “Lead Learner” and Founder of Atlantic Isle Consulting.  We have a great discussion about how being able to ‘pivot’ is important now more than ever.  Chris has had many chances to do just that.  We recorded this episode as the weather was changing where I live so my allergies were in full swing, so please forgive my congestion!

Enough of me talking!  Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Chris!

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@geographywee

On this episode of Design Cast I was honored to jam out with my friend Mike Bycraft. Mike is Head of Design and Innovation for grades 6-12 at Korea International School.  He has done so much in his career to advance the mission of ‘design education’ from speaking at regional events to writing articles for well known publications.  You can find out all about this on this website that is listed in the show notes.  We had a blast talking about the journey that he has taken to get to his current position as well as what he sees as the next steps for the program at KIS.  I am confident that you will find Mike’s passion infectious!

This is the season four premiere of Design Cast!  There will be new episodes weekly so please send me your thoughts and ideas for future topics!  Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

On this episode of Design Cast I was delighted to speak with Dr. Ashley Gess. Dr. Gess is an Assistant Professor of STEAM education at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia.  Her passion for STEAM education is contagious and it was very enjoyable to hear about her journey into education.  Dr. Gess has been instrumental in founding the STEAMIFY competition at Augusta University.  I feel you will really find her discussion of ‘integrative’ STEM & STEAM very insightful!  You will also hear about her podcast!

This is the season three finale of Design Cast.  Stay tuned in mid Jan 2021 for the season 4 kick off with new episodes!  Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

If you are enjoying this podcast, please leave a review.  This helps the podcast get discovered by listeners that might not find it otherwise. It also helps me to continually define the direction of future guests and episodes!

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Ashley Gess!

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@isteamprof

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak with my high school industrial arts teacher, Coach Todd Vander Velde. Coach as he is known, has been a source of inspiration to me throughout my teaching career.  He is an all around awesome guy and listening to him talk about his 37 year teaching career is something wonderful!  It was such a pleasure to chat with him about what he is up to now and how things used to be!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak with Eric Burton. Eric is the founder and creator of Classwork Zoom, which is a Chrome Extension that educators can use that utilizes the revision history of Google Docs and other items in your Google Classroom.  It allows the teacher to look at the time spent on an assignment by a student and includes analytics.  I have used it and it is an amazing tool to make your work as a teacher more efficient and effective.

On this episode of Design Cast I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Tony Ryan. Tony is the Chief Executive of the Design and Technology Association or DATA. We talk about how he started out as an automotive technician and ended up in education almost by accident!  The professional journey that Tony has taken is such a pleasure to hear about.  I really enjoyed chatting with him about all of the great work that is happening with DATA even during these uncertain times!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Amanda Preske who owns and created Circuit Breaker Labs!  It was so fascinating to learn about how Amanda is using ‘eWaste’ to create beautiful wearable art, jewelry and framed pieces. My mind was totally engaged in thinking about how I can adapt her ideas and techniques in my Design classroom! I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the chance to chat with my friend Craig Kemp who is owner and creator of “Ignite EdTech”!  We have a great discussion about all things EdTech. I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the fantastic opportunity to chat with Aidan Hammond who is the current Head of Design at Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, South Korea!  We have a great discussion about command terms, working during lockdown and circular design!  I am confident that you will enjoy this episode!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome opportunity to chat with Natalie Kunst who is the current MYP Coordinator at Preshil School in Melbourne.  In addition to the coordinator role, Natalie is also the MYP Design, Visual Arts and DP Film teacher!  We have an awesome discussion about interdisciplinary units, working from home during lockdown and permaculture!  I am confident that you will really enjoy this episode!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the opportunity to speak to Justin Bedard of the Jump! Foundation.  Justin spent his childhood playing in the islands of Indonesia and his formative years exploring and learning in China. He has a strong passion for educational innovation, and he is recognized for his commitment to youth programs around the world. He has filled his life with organizational consulting, leadership facilitation, community development, and time playing in the wilderness.

On this episode of Design Cast I had the awesome opportunity to chat with James Bleach.  James is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.  Many listeners will be familiar with him through his creation of classroom resources that are featured on this website and Facebook group known as JambleD&T.  We talk about our shared love of all things D&T and what inspires us to share our experiences.  I am confident that you will enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed chatting!

In this episode of Design Cast I sit down with Mr. Ashton Simmonds.  He is Australian and currently works as an MYP Design teacher in Japan.  Designer by trade, Ashton later discovered that he enjoyed teaching.  Like so many of my guests, he started down one path and somewhere along the way switched over to teaching Design.  We talk about his school, students and projects he is working on.  Two points of interest to look out for are the way he is able to try out high-end 3D printers and the project he is wanting to do with bicycles! So be on the lookout for that!

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Now, time for my chat with Ashton Simmonds!

Connect with Ashton on LinkedIn and Facebook!

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On this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Jon Halligan.  He has held multiple roles from teacher to school leadership. Jon worked in multiple education institutions from primary to tertiary, state and private, from the UK to the UAE. For the last 5 years, Jon worked as the Head of Development & Recognition for the IBO in The Hague.  Jon has several startup projects that he is currently working on and we talk about those in this episode.

A lot of what we talked about dealt with the IB Career-related Programme or CP.  We have a lively discussion around the components of the CP and how schools can get started implementing the programme.  Jon also talks about his new start-up projects and they are VIE education which is the company that is setting up two different international schools in Switzerland which are going to be CP only schools!

I am currently the CP coordinator at my school and I see tremendous opportunities with ‘Personal Design Pathways’ for schools all over the world.  This conversation with Jon only confirmed my philosophy further!  I hope that you can see the possibilities for the design programs in your schools!!!

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Now, please enjoy this chat Jon!

You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter!

@jon_halligan @Montreuxis on twitter & “VIE education” on LinkedIn

Links to Jon’s newest projects:

On this episode of Design Cast I had the honor of speaking with Mr. Andy Richardson.  I connected with Andy via social media and through mutual colleagues.  He is an Industrial Arts and Design Technology Teacher at Northfield Public Schools District # 659 in St Paul, Minnesota.  Andy just completed a six year stent at the Lincoln Community School in Ghana, West Africa where he was the Head of Design.  During this time in Ghana, Andy successfully planned and implemented several maker faires in the school community.  We had an awesome time chatting about the struggles and successes of pulling off such an event!  I am sure that you will enjoy our conversation!

On this episode of Design Cast I had the honor of speaking with Mr. Craig Frehlich.  I have known Craig for a while; however, we have collaborated together on several podcast and livestream events in the last 6 months.  His work with VR is commendable and trendsetting.  I very much enjoyed our conversation that centered mostly around the uses of VR in schools, but we touch on several other topics.  His book is available for pre-order now!

If you would like to get in touch with Craig you can check out the links to his online presence in the show notes as well as a link to preorder his new book!

In this episode of Design Cast I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Suhail Khan.  Mr. Khan is a relatively new teacher to the profession, but has lots of experience beyond time in the classroom.  We talk about a range of topics, but what was most interesting about our chat was the time spent talking about how he has used Food Design as a service activity in Pune, India.  I am sure that you will all enjoy listening to it as much as did speaking with him about it.

On this episode of Design Cast, I chat with my long time colleague and friend, David Ardley.  Dave and I met in the summer of 2006 when he was the workshop leader of a DP Design Technology course that I participated in.  The training was amazing and we have kept in touch and collaborated ever since!  Our friendship is another reason why the ‘design’ education field globally is such an awesome opportunity to be active.

On this episode of Design Cast, I speak to Jarrett Dunbar.  Jarrett started his career as an industrial designer and moved into teaching later.  I worked with Jarrett over the past 2 years and enjoyed his spirit of collaboration and life-long learning!  He is now headed to the American School in Rio.  We talk about all kinds of topics, but find focus in talking about Biomimicry.  This is a field that has been gaining more traction in the last few years as a way to find inspiration in nature and the natural world around us.  Have a listen to this awesome conversation!

You can follow Jarrett on:
Twitter: @IAMNOTJDunbvr  Instagram: @jdunbvrEDU

This episode I sit down with Evo Hannan.  Evo is passionate about design and innovation in education. Innately driven by his desire to create positive change and a passion for design, Evo has utilised his 19 years of educational experience to channel into passion projects which have made an impact across the globe.

On this episode of Design Cast, I am honored to have Lenny Dutton-Williams on talking about her journey to where she is now AND some super secret news that you will only hear on Design Cast!

I am joined by Jon Peterson and Kurt Carlson from the IB Matter Podcast for a double recording!  Jon and Kurt chatted with me about all things to do with MYP Design and the Career-related Programme.  I was able to ask some questions as well!!  I hope that you enjoy our chat as much as we did...  

Have you ever wondered how you can leverage the power of drones to enhance your teaching? Are you interested in getting started with droning but have no idea where to begin? 

Tune in to discuss this with our expert panel!  

Rob McElroy @EdTechMac
Stuart Slay @Stuart_Slay
Terry Linton @TerryRLinton
David McMahon @OrTwoDeeTwo
Craig Frehlich @Cfrehlichteach  

Welcome to Design Cast episode #6!  

Today, I am excited to be live streaming on YouTube from South Korea! I hope you find my discussion helpful!  I talk about the difference between Product and Digital Design and where you can 'teach skills' in an MYP Design Class! 

Welcome to Design Cast episode #5!  

Today, I am excited to have Chris Graham from Santiago, Chile; Kim Hogg from Incheon, South Korea and Sean Connors from Hawaii on the episode!  We will be hearing about ideas and experiences with Criterion D of the MYP Design Cycle. I hope you find our discussion helpful!  

Welcome to Design Cast episode #4!  

Today, I am excited to have Kimberly Hogg joining me on the podcast. Kim has been taking things apart and putting them back together since she could hold a screwdriver. Expat since 2002, she believes in trying everything twice. Kim currently teaches MYP Language & Literature at Chadwick International in South Korea and has recently taught MYP Design at Somersfield Academy in Bermuda.  We will be discussing our thoughts and experiences with Criterion C of the MYP Design Cycle. I hope you find our discussion helpful!  

Welcome back to Design Cast episode #3!  

I am very pleased to be podcasting again after another long break. I hope that everyone is having a restful summer or winter break!  I will be sharing my thoughts and experiences with Criterion B of the MYP Design Cycle. I have some feedback from another teacher about the topic as well.