Category: Episodes

How do you create the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational community of practice? (Ft. Copyright Waffle)
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How do you create the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational community of practice? (Ft. Copyright Waffle)

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How do you create the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational community of practice? (Ft. Copyright Waffle)
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In this episode we’re joined by the fabulous Dr Jane Secker and Chris Morrison from the Copyright Waffle Podcast, where we revisit The Muppets, communities of practice – and share in the experiences in actually sitting within a community of practice. We loved meeting Chris and Jane so much at Playful Learning that we just… Continue reading How do you create the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational community of practice? (Ft. Copyright Waffle)

Why is Spectrum not a Learning Organistion? (Ft. Captain Scarlet)
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Why is Spectrum not a Learning Organistion? (Ft. Captain Scarlet)

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
Why is Spectrum not a Learning Organistion? (Ft. Captain Scarlet)
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We are once again joined by the fab Sheila Webber, information literacy officiando, as we reminisce over the fabulousness of Supermarionation shows gone by, and ask ourselves – what is and makes a Learning Organisation? Is Spectrum a Learning Organisation? No?! Why not?! If you’re wondering why schools, universities and other institutional bastions are often… Continue reading Why is Spectrum not a Learning Organistion? (Ft. Captain Scarlet)

photo of a bridal gown Could phenomenography increase the happiness quotient in Say Yes To The Dress?
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Could phenomenography increase the happiness quotient in Say Yes To The Dress?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
Could phenomenography increase the happiness quotient in Say Yes To The Dress?
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In this episode we’re joined by the fab Sheila Webber, where we find out what on earth phenomenography is (and how to say it, after a lot of practice) – and how it could remove the mad drama from hit reality show, ‘Say Yes To The Dress’. If you’re planning a wedding yourself then this… Continue reading Could phenomenography increase the happiness quotient in Say Yes To The Dress?

How do a scarecrow, a lion a tin man and a gal from Kansas overcome Imposter Syndrome?
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How do a scarecrow, a lion a tin man and a gal from Kansas overcome Imposter Syndrome?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How do a scarecrow, a lion a tin man and a gal from Kansas overcome Imposter Syndrome?
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Join Mike, Mark and special guest Puiyin Wong as we start an accidental, on-air imposters support group – and discuss Imposter Syndrome, occasionally remembering to frame it against The Wizard of Oz, but more often against our own bloody knuckled life experiences. We’ve contacted the OED, and they’re going to change the plural of Imposter… Continue reading How do a scarecrow, a lion a tin man and a gal from Kansas overcome Imposter Syndrome?

How does behaviourism help players ‘catch them all’ in Pokémon Go?
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How does behaviourism help players ‘catch them all’ in Pokémon Go?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How does behaviourism help players 'catch them all' in Pokémon Go?
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In this episode I’m joined by the fabulous Professor Rebecca Ferguson, where we get Misty eyed, Brock the mold and Ash the tough questions (weak pun that one) as we explore behaviourism through the lens of Pokémon Go. We mentioned a couple of publications, here they are for your referencing pleasure: Tobin, J., Buckingham, D.,… Continue reading How does behaviourism help players ‘catch them all’ in Pokémon Go?

Why are B Movies so good for answering bloody stupid pedagogic questions?
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Why are B Movies so good for answering bloody stupid pedagogic questions?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
Why are B Movies so good for answering bloody stupid pedagogic questions?
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In this B Movie special, we’re looking at three delightfully ‘B’ movies that are, if not close to our hearts, then at least in the same postcode – and using them to answer some mini bloody stupid pedagogic questions, including: How do we Short Circuit Mazlow’s Heirachy of Needs? (Ft. Short Circuit) How can we… Continue reading Why are B Movies so good for answering bloody stupid pedagogic questions?

How did thinking about humanity’s graduate attributes guide the God Emperor of Dune’s golden path?
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How did thinking about humanity’s graduate attributes guide the God Emperor of Dune’s golden path?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How did thinking about humanity's graduate attributes guide the God Emperor of Dune's golden path?
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It’s an Olde Stylee episode, with just Mike, Mark and a wee focused nerdy question. Been a while since we’ve done one of these! It’s Dune, Frank Herbert’s genre defining and much parodied space opera, and graduate attributes. Attributes for graduates innit. We had a lot of fun recording this one. Can you tell? Also… Continue reading How did thinking about humanity’s graduate attributes guide the God Emperor of Dune’s golden path?

How can the Wu-Tang Clan inform our online collaborative learning experiences?
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How can the Wu-Tang Clan inform our online collaborative learning experiences?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How can the Wu-Tang Clan inform our online collaborative learning experiences?
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Or to ask the full question, how can the RZA, the GZA, Raekwon the Chef, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, ODB, U-God, and Ghostface Killah inform our online collaborative learning experiences? To help answer this, we’re joined by the brilliant Terry Greene, Senior eLearning Designer at Trent University, Ontario and host of the cracking… Continue reading How can the Wu-Tang Clan inform our online collaborative learning experiences?

How is Gamification like being trapped in The Matrix? And what is the real world of Games Based Learning?
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How is Gamification like being trapped in The Matrix? And what is the real world of Games Based Learning?

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
How is Gamification like being trapped in The Matrix? And what is the real world of Games Based Learning?
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Boy oh boy do we have a special one for you! In this episode we demystify and separate out Gamification and Games Based Learning, talk about one of the best action/sci-fi movies of all time, The Matrix – and get up on our soap boxes about how to take the red pill to add cool… Continue reading How is Gamification like being trapped in The Matrix? And what is the real world of Games Based Learning?

The Pedagodzilla Open Mic Night (Ft. Gamification)
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The Pedagodzilla Open Mic Night (Ft. Gamification)

Mike Collins
Pedagodzilla
Pedagodzilla
The Pedagodzilla Open Mic Night (Ft. Gamification)
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It’s a very special episode! We’ll be descending to the smoky depths of the pedagogical open mic club, where a patter of polymath pedagogues propound for your listening pleasure! Join Mike C, Grainne O, Mark C, Liz E, Mark W, Beccy C, Paul A and Chris C in performances and discussions that cover neuromyths, schools… Continue reading The Pedagodzilla Open Mic Night (Ft. Gamification)