Speaker: Mark Childs

Doctor of education, pedagogic uber-boffin and Lecturer Microcredentials & Technology Enhanced Learning at the Open University. Specialises in communities of practice, liminality, dystopian cyberpunk and angry cats.

Episodes

Lois Lane destroys Superman with Web Writing Principles

Mike Collins
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Lois Lane destroys Superman with Web Writing Principles
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This week we answer the question: ‘How can Lois Lane use good web writing principles to teach Metropolis Superman’s secret identity?’ To answer these we’ve called in hard bitten, soft voiced, mercenary for hire Paul Hoffman – who’ll be deploying the kryptonite of years of editorial experience to the fragile kryptonian flesh of Mike and… Continue reading Lois Lane destroys Superman with Web Writing Principles

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Ghost in the TEL

Mike Collins
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Ghost in the TEL
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This week we answer the bloody stupid question, ‘What is Ghost in the Shell’s Major problem with Technology Enhanced Learning?’. And boy oh boy do we try and answer it. Our sleep deprived brains use Sian Bayne’s excellent paper ‘What the matter with Technology Enhanced Learning’ to try and hamfistedly smash these two seemingly disparate… Continue reading Ghost in the TEL

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How does Arnie keep his skin attached using Situated Learning in Predator?

Mike Collins
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How does Arnie keep his skin attached using Situated Learning in Predator?
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This week we take a look at the continent (yes continent, I swear it will all make sense eventually) of Situated Learning, through the lens of 1987’s best film about aliens hunting Arnold Schwarzenegger – Predator. We also discover that the studio is on fire, and that Mark’s caffeine tolerance is impressive but not unlimited.… Continue reading How does Arnie keep his skin attached using Situated Learning in Predator?

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Does Neo really experience Experiential Learning in the Matrix?

Mike Collins
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Does Neo really experience Experiential Learning in the Matrix?
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This episode we take a look at the Experiential Learning model, through the lens of The Matrix. It’s my new favorite learning model (simple, helix, practical) combined with one of the best films ever made (because Keanu Reeves), and to really ice the cake we finally sorted out the show format. Break down the question,… Continue reading Does Neo really experience Experiential Learning in the Matrix?

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How do you fight off Dementors using Constructive Alignment?

Mike Collins
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How do you fight off Dementors using Constructive Alignment?
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This week, Mike and Mark look at constructive alignment through the lens of Professor Remus Lupin’s marvelous defense against the dark arts curriculum. We also accidentally look at Meerkats, as it turns out they’re amazing teachers as well as being properly rock and roll. This is going to be a bit of a trunk episode,… Continue reading How do you fight off Dementors using Constructive Alignment?