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66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -This podcast delves into all things teaching and learning as we unpack latest developments and share our own thoughts and make recommendations on EduTech tools and pedagogical interventions. All this in a fun and easy to try out manner.
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#66 - Stanford Says AI can Transform Learning. How? We Discuss
December 12, 2023 10:18 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode, Dennis and Mark unpack the Stanford report on AI (yes, it is AI again!) and digest and debate how it can affect human learning. So no matter if you are a student or a lecturer, this episode is for you! Stanford Report - https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-will-transform-teaching-and-learning-lets-get-it-right#:~:text=Interfaces%20that%20leverage%20AI%20can,extremely%20valuable%20is%20soft%20skills. In Part 2, Mark shares the AI tool report. Check it out! You can learn AI in l...
#65 - Even More Musings on ChatGPT - Creating Pesonalised Tutors
December 12, 2023 08:26 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, Dennis and Mark talk about the possibility of using ChatGPT and other Generative AI as personalised tutors. Crazy idea? What are some pitfalls and why every student and teacher should have such a companion and tutor In Part 2, Dennis shares on magic and Mark shares on AhaSlides. Check out the links below. Dennis sharing - https://www.whatplugin.ai/plugins/magic Mark sharing - https://ahaslides.com/ Please do like and share!
#64 More musings of ChatGPT and other Generative AI on Assessment
August 13, 2023 08:26 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBOkay folks, episode 64! In this episode, Dennis and Mark continue our musings on ChatGPT and other Generative AI tools to focus on how this will impact Assessment. Specifically, we look at how it can impact the design of assessment, how we actually assess and other considerations to think about beyond the usual defensive modes such as stealth assessment. In Part 2, Mark shares the AI tool WiseOne a Google Chrome extension that helps you to master content that you want to learn. Check it out...
#63 How to chat with ChatGPT
July 30, 2023 08:36 - 55 minutes - 51 MBAnd we are baccccckkkkkkk! In this episode, Dennis and Mark share their experience engaging with ChatGPT and more specifically, attempt to unlock the true potential of ChatGPT and how it can help T&L from an evidence based perspective. All we can say is....Use CHAT!!! In Part 2, Mark shares the AI app Craiyon. You can use the app to Create AI Art with a free AI image generator! How cool is that. Check it out - https://www.craiyon.com/ As always, you can get in touch with us at evidencebas...
#62 The Implications of Brain Neurology and How We Teach
June 02, 2023 02:34 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBHi everyone, it is episode #62! This is something that we wanted to do for a while and this is somewhat of Dennis' forte. In this episode we explore the inner workings of the brain and how this can affect the way we teach. We promise this is not a and I quote Dennis "Oh so cheem" episode, but rather a fun episode to think and reflect on the way we teach as a result of our brain neurology. In Part 2, Mark shares the Google Extension AIPRM, which allows you to use ChatGPT and assists you with...
#61 - Differentiated Instruction - Principles and How to Carry It Out
April 13, 2023 05:16 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBIt's episode 61 and a very special one. In this episode, we welcome back our friend and experienced educator Ochan to share with us her thoughts on differentiated instruction and what we need to take note of if we are to do it in the classroom. Ochan has many years of experience teaching and working with teachers from around the world in equality in education and differentiated instruction. We talk about the essential principles of differentiated instruction and we analyze some of the barrie...
#60- The Terminator is coming! ChatGPT for T&L
April 07, 2023 07:35 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIt is episode 60! In this episode, Dennis and Mark attempt to unpack the affordances of ChatGPT for Teaching and Learning. We explore how ChatGPT can help reduce teacher's work and we also look at how ChatGPT can enhance the student learning experience. In Part 2, Mark shares the website Quillbot, another AI site that can help make your writing more "real" and in a style that you like. check it out! Link - https://quillbot.com/ As usual, you can write to us at evidencebasedcreativeteachin...
#59 - Are Teachers Resistant to Change?
March 27, 2023 00:45 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB"We teach the way we were taught". This is a common idea that essentially grounds the practice of most teachers in the classroom. If we assume this to be true, are teachers then resistant to changing practice and trying new things in their classroom? Dennis and Mark discuss this idea and also offer ideas on how we can adopt more evidence based methods for our practice. In Part 2 Mark introduces the new tool Polonto, a Canva/Pikto chart equivalent which is absolutely free!! Enjoy the app! L...
#58 Teach Less Learn More - Curriculum Reduction and Implications
March 21, 2023 00:35 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBWelcome to the 58th episode! In this episode, Dennis and Mark discuss the opportunities for curriculum reduction and the implication towards teaching and learning from an evidence based perspective. Is this the right move to make or does it make teaching and learning harder? In Part 2, Mark shares a little about ChatGPT and how it can be a game-changer for teaching and learning. As usual, you can contact us at [email protected]
#57 Assessment as Learning
March 12, 2023 08:17 - 52 minutes - 49 MBIn this long overdue episode, Dennis and Mark talk about the lesser known Assessment as Learning. Taking its roots from formative assessment or Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning looks at equipping students with important skills such as metacognition and how this can help students become more effective learners. Check out the link - https://www.century.tech/news/what-is-assessment-as-learning-enhancing-teaching-with-data/#:~:text=Assessment%20as%20Learning%20(AaL)&text=%E2%80%9...
#56 Understanding Evidence Based Teaching and EduTech Tools
January 03, 2023 00:57 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBWelcome everyone to the very first episode of 2023! In this first episode, we look at how we can make use of EduTech tools to enhance student learning and performance from an evidence based perspective. We unpack how we can get past the "shiny object syndrome" and really use these tools to get students to think critically and to use them to be more self regulated. As we get back into the groove of 2023, we hope that you enjoy this episode. As usual, you can write to us at evidencebasedcrea...
#55 Intuitive Teaching - Leveraging Your Superpower!
December 17, 2022 06:47 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this final episode for 2022, Dennis and Mark unpack the concept of intuitive teaching - what it means and why being an intuitive teacher may not be such a great idea after all. We look at examples of intuitive teaching and we also offer ideas on how teachers can leverage on their own intuitive teaching with evidence based principles. Have a look at the Harvard article - https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/ed/20/05/teacher%E2%80%99s-intuition In Part 2, Mark shares an interesting site on te...
#54 School Evaluation: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
November 25, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBAnd we are back! In this episode, Dennis and Mark discuss the merits of having School Evaluation and point out the potential benefits in helping a school grow and thrive. We also look at the other side of the coin where we look at potential problems School Evaluations can bring and how we can mitigate them. In Part 2, Mark shares the EduTech took Blooket (pronounced Blue Kit) and how it is potentially better than Kahoot! Blooket is a new take on trivia and review games! The way it works is ...
#53 Using Data to Make T&L Decisions
October 30, 2022 07:04 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBIn our 53rd episode, Dennis and Mark talk about the rising importance of using data to make T&L decisions and what teachers can do to prepare themselves to adopt a more data and learning analytics mindset. Have a look at the article below as we dissect their recommendations Link - https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/data-driven-decision-making-in-education#:~:text=Data%2Ddriven%20decision%20making%20in%20education%20can%20transform%20classrooms%E2%80%94dramatically,in%20addressing%20inequal...
#52 Six Reasons to be Optimistic About Learning
October 24, 2022 03:02 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBAnd we are back! This is the 52nd Episode and a special one. Why? This is where one of us finally succumbs to the COVID virus after 1 whole year of dodging the bullet. In this episode, we dissect Michael Fullan's 6 views on why we should be optimistic for learning in 2022 as we exit the pandemic. Have a listen! In Part 2, Mark shares another podcast that he listens to - The Positive Arena. This podcast helps educators and students build a positive self image as well as build resilience and ...
#51 Is Active Learning Always Active?
October 02, 2022 06:15 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWhat comes to mind when we say "Active Learning"? Does it mean students always doing something? When does it become activity for activity sake? In this episode, Dennis and Mark attempt to answer the question "Is Active Learning Always Active"? We look at the concepts behind active learning, what actually qualifies as active learning and does it mean that students HAVE to be doing something all of the time? The answer will surprise you. Have a listen. In Part 2, we look at the new tool calle...
#50 Dennis & Mark share their Teaching and Learning Stories
September 24, 2022 06:37 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBWe made it! Episode #50! As promised, this episode is where both of us take a look back at our own teaching careers and look at how evidence based creative teaching has had such a profound impact in our teaching practice. Join us as we laugh, cry and also look back at some great stories. Thank you for keeping us company for 50 episodes and you can write to us at [email protected].
#49 Building an Autonomy Supporting Style
September 08, 2022 10:34 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, Dennis and Mark deconstruct the work of Johnmarshall Reeves focusing on how we can build autonomy supporting strategies for our students. Reeves' research point out that adopting an autonomy supporting style helps to build agentic learners. Agentic Learners can be framed as students who have learned how to learn and have developed appropriate habits of mind (e.g., Growth mindset) that support active engagement and autonomy in their learning relations and strategies. Why is t...
#48 Framing Teacher Expertise for the Future
September 02, 2022 02:12 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBAs we inch towards the 50th episode, we look back and forward on what teacher expertise will look like after COVID has changed everything. Is it more of the same or are we looking at radically new competencies and visions for the future of teaching and learning? Dennis and Mark try and unpack these competencies and share what they think the Teacher of the Future will need to navigate a VUCA teaching and learning world. In Part 2, Mark shares the tool Lumen5. Just like the previous tool, Pic...
#47 The 40-40-40 Rule Unpacked - What Content to Teach
August 28, 2022 07:23 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBIf you are like every teacher out there wondering what content to cover in an already very tight time-table, then this episode is for you. Dennis and Mark explore the 40-40-40 rule where it begets the question - "Of all of the academic standards, you are tasked with ‘covering’, what’s important that students understand for the next 40 days, what’s important that they understand for the next 40 months, and what’s important that they understand for the next 40 years?" In some ways, it can be ...
#45 Diving Deep - Dissecting Learning Styles and Exploiting it
August 21, 2022 07:55 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBIt's episode 45! We are slowly inching to 1 year's worth of episodes! This is a cerebral one. But something we wanted to do. Coming across a paper by Richard Felder, a prominent educator who talked about the possibility that Learning Styles may not really be invalid. Dennis and Mark attempt to dissect Felder's argument and then look at how we can leverage the idea and use evidence-based principles to resolve this argument (Hint: We don't really resolve it...). To read the papers - Click HE...
#45 Re-Discovering the Joy of Teaching
August 11, 2022 10:48 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBEpisode 45! We are slowly getting to one whole year's worth of episodes. This one is personal. We always wanted to talk about the joys of teaching and as more and more educators are finding themselves under water, we thought it might be timely to take a pause and reflect on what really brings us joy as we teach. We also look at 5 suggestions from an Educator and we look at the recommendations and offer opinions on how we can apply them in an evidence-based manner. Article - https://www.edu...
#44 Why Students Forget and What We Can Do About It
August 07, 2022 00:43 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBAnd after a week's break, we are back! Let's talk a but about why our students are so bad at remembering things. In previous episodes we talk about cognitive load. This week, we look at another aspect - Usefulness and Importance. I always thought that students who cannot remember concepts is simply because they were bored and not motivated. What if it is a matter of usefulness and importance? As in, their brains don't mind the information you are teaching them as useful and more importantly,...
#43 - Rules of Life and Evidence Based Teaching
July 22, 2022 09:21 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBThis is a fun episode. Dennis and Mark look at Jordan Petersen's work - 12 Rules of Life and we extract some of the principles he talks about and connect it to evidence based teaching. This is NOT a political podcast but a fun podcast as we look at different principles and see how they relate to good teaching and learning practices. We share real life examples and stories and we hope that you have fun with this podcast as much as we had fun doing it. In Part 2, Mark shares the Coursera cou...
#42 Professional Development - Making it Matter & Stick
July 15, 2022 06:50 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBWhy does Professional Development suffer a bad rep? Why does it not stick? In this episode, Dennis and Mark is joined by Educator and entrepreneur Neelesh Bhatia to discuss how we can make professional development stick and how we can make it part and parcel of the professional growth of every educator and more importantly, do what Hargreaves and Fullan describe as "Professional Capital". The Founder and CEO of Akadasia, Neelesh Bhatia, is a creative, results driven visionary thought leader...
#41 - "How I apply Evidence Based T&L Principles in My Classroom" - A Chat with a Practitioner
July 07, 2022 11:21 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHere it is! Episode 41! This episode is special to both Dennis and myself as we speak to Mark Wan, a lecturer from Singapore who is an Evidence Based teaching and learning practitioner. We talk to Mark and unpack his methods and how he uses creative methods that are evidence based to help build student understanding and more importantly, help build and sustain student motivation. As we unpack his methods, we also link it to evidence based principles and also talk about how teachers can get i...
#40 The Rising Importance of Cognitive Science & Why It Matters for Teaching and Learning
July 02, 2022 03:10 - 55 minutes - 51 MBEpisode 40! A milestone! In today's episode we look deeper at the principles surrounding cognitive science and why teachers need to pay more attention to it as they embark on their evidence based teaching journey. Don't worry, it is not going to be filled with technical jargon. We look at the key concepts around it and how teachers can make use of these concepts to improve the student learning experience. In part 2, Mark shares the e-Tool Scribe, a Google Chrome extension. Scribe is a fast,...
#39 A Vision for Fair and Accurate Assessment
June 24, 2022 00:42 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis is a biggie. In this episode, we look at Prof Dylan Wiliam take on alternative, accurate and fair assessment. Everyone knows Prof Wiliam is one half of the duo of Black and Wiliam and their work on formative assessement, "Beyond the Black Box". Dennis and myself, attempt to peel away the layers and understand his vision for such assessment and what that can look like for educators. Enjoy the episode! To read Prof Wiliam article - https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary...
#38 Education Myths - Which ones do you believe in?
June 16, 2022 10:14 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBWe all have beliefs about teaching and some of these beliefs shape the way that we teach. In this episode, we look at some of these myths ranging from learning styles to multi-tasking for students. Why do we still believe in some of them even though they are not evidence based? We unpack the myths and look at how we can change the myths to a more evidence based idea that can help improve our practice. In part 2, Mark shares the tool Read Aloud. Read Aloud is a chrome extension.Read Aloud us...
#37 Andragogy Vs Pedagogy - Two Sides of the Same Coin?
June 13, 2022 12:33 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, we welcome back Johnson who shares with us his thoughts on Androgogy and how far this departs from what Dennis and myself describe as good pedagogy. We unpack the nuances of androgogy, highlight the similarities and push the envelope by looking at methods such as performance support which may suit adult learners more than younger learners. Have a listen! As a reminder, Johnson has 17 years of combined experiences in L&D and business consulting, he prides himself as a servic...
Student Mental Well Being - Unpacking techniques for better mental health
June 04, 2022 02:07 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, Dennis and Mark look at the stresses of modern day students and the over-stimulation of their brains by technology and other factors. We unpack possible techniques which teachers / educators can use to help students with their mental health and more effective learning. In Part 2, we look at the free app "Book Creator". Book Creator is a simple tool to create digital books. Students can add photos, videos, or drawings to enhance or tell their stories. Book Creator is an eas...
#35 Feedback Essentials - Seven Keys to Effective Feedback
May 28, 2022 01:20 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode, we continue with the theme of feedback. We unpack Grant Wiggins article in ASCD where he shares his thoughts on Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Dennis and I then attempt to make sense of this and link it to evidence based principles and why they work. You can read the article here - https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/seven-keys-to-effective-feedback In Part 2, I share a resource for STEM teachers. The site is called "Inspirit". It is a learning resource site for STEM teac...
#34 Building a Strong Feedback Culture
May 21, 2022 07:52 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBEveryone knows feedback is important if not downright crucial. According to Hattie and Timperley, good actionable feedback can lead to a improvement of almost 2 grades. What then, does it take to build a strong feedback culture? We look at the suggestions given by ASCD and we unpack these ideas into evidence based principles. Enjoy the episode! Here's the article - https://www.ascd.org/blogs/5-educator-tips-for-creating-a-culture-of-feedback In part 2, Mark shares the Google app Socratic....
#33 Studio Based Pedagogy - An Evidence Based Approach
May 14, 2022 02:58 - 47 minutes - 44 MBHello everyone! Sorry for the week's delay! Here's the new episode on Studio Based Pedagogy! We unpack the ideas and the concepts behind it and see how evidence based learning principles are actually a key feature of Studio Based Pedagogy / Design Studio Pedagogy. To help us, we have a guest! Zhengping Liow is a lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic in the Architecture programme. Zhengping has been developing his keen interest in architecture education through his research. He positions his st...
Laws of Learning
April 29, 2022 01:20 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, we unpack the perspective of an educator and her "Laws of Learning". We look at the 4 laws and link it to our own Evidence Based principles or what we call our Core Principles of Learning. This episode will help young teachers understand what works and why you should teach according to the laws. Check out the 4 laws of Learning - https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/4-laws-of-learning/ In part 2, check out this nifty tool called "Print Friendly PDF". Ever printed a web page and...
#31 Learning Models and Brain Based Learning
April 24, 2022 02:37 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBAsk any teacher and is more than likely that they will have one particular learning model or theory that they subscribe to. I remember attending a conference and a teacher proudly claimed that she was a constructivist. In this episode, Dennis and Mark attempt to shed some light on evergreen learning theories such as constructivism, cognitivism, Behaviorism and Social Learning. We then look at the rising importance of using Science of Learning concepts and attempt to make sense of this theore...
#30 IQ, EQ, SI, CI - Different Types of "Intelligencies", Should We Care?
April 15, 2022 02:13 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOkay, buckle up for this cerebral one. In this episode we dissect the different types of intelligencies beyond IQ. We look at Emotional Quotient, Social Intelligence and the interesting one Cultural Intelligence. We make an attempt to dissect the nuances of each and also share stories that really helped to shore up our Cultural Intelligence. Oh, and murphy's law strikes 2 times in a row. Our recording was affected a bit, so bear with us. Here's the two videos we talked about in the Podcas...
#29 Gazing into the Teaching Crystal Ball - New Skills for 21st Century Teaching
April 09, 2022 04:16 - 52 minutes - 49 MBIn this fun episode, Dennis and Mark gaze into their crystal balls and dissect some of the 36 skills that Teacher Thought has considered to be important fr teachers in the 21st Century. As usual, we share our thoughts and also try and link these skills in an evidence based manner. Enjoy the episode! Link to the article for the 36 skills - https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/things-every-21st-century-teacher/ In Part 2, Mark shares the Google Chrome extension - Stay Focused. StayFocusd i...
#28 Cognitive Load Theory - How to make use of it to improve teaching
March 31, 2022 05:31 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBDo your students feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of learning that they have to do? Do you find them struggling to recall even the most basic of facts? They could be suffering from cognitive overload. In this episode, Dennis and Mark unpack the principles of cognitive load theory and look at ways in which teachers / educators and trainers can use the cognitive load theory principles to aid their students learning. You can check out the framework here - https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/how-...
#27 Immersive Learning - The Next Education and Training Silver Bullet?
March 25, 2022 02:03 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBWe have guest in this episode! Wil Lim, Centre Director for the Immersive Experience and Technology Centre (IXTC), Singapore Polytechnic, joins Dennis and Mark to dissect the growing importance of Immersive Learning, why people should take a closer look at it and what you, as an educator can do to start your quest to introduce Immersive Learning. In Part B, Wil shares about HiverLab, a website where you can explore immersive learning technologies and also Vizzio technologies that uses AI to...
#26 Education Innovations in 2022
March 19, 2022 09:52 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe are already 3 months into the new year and here are some trends that may impact teaching and learning and also training. We unpack the ideas and see what this means for educators and teachers and how they can embrace these possible innovations. See the link to the innovations - https://www.upgrad.com/blog/top-education-trends/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7uRBhDRARIsAFqjulli-7cN9zck63XrzM2B_Oh_EAmnHzoyLip_Q8xTM1PNtKdOqU3GIGgaAi4eEALw_wcB In Part 2, Mark shares the tool Small PDF, a Chrome extension t...
#25 Life-Long Learning - Concepts and Ideas
March 11, 2022 00:25 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSingapore politics is usually described as predictable and boring. However in recent weeks, an MP generated some controversy when he suggested that local degrees in Singapore have a "time-stamp" of 5 years. You can of course imagine the outrage. He has since clarified his comments that he wanted people to think about the importance of Life-Long learning. In this episode, Dennis and Mark strip away the political nuances and try and unpack this idea of life-long learning and what it means to e...
#24 Workplace Learning - Thoughts and How Teachers Can Introduce it to the Classroom
March 05, 2022 02:35 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBis a learning and performance designer, with more than 18 years of experience working in the learning & development and business consulting. He is an associate consultant and CET lecturer in two local polytechnics where he provides services such as train-the-trainers for workplace learning, designing performance support and needs assessments. He is also an associate consultant with the polytechnic’s international arm for regional industry and vocational skills transformation projects on TV...
#23 A Critical Analysis of Geoff Petty's Work on Evidence Based Teaching
February 25, 2022 07:41 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIt's episode 23! What are some of the beliefs and principles of the seminary book by Geoff Petty - Evidence Based Teaching - A Practical Approach? What should teachers take away from the these principles and more importantly what can they do to bring these principles to life in their classrooms and make the student learning experience more effective? Dennis and Mark discuss these principles and offer their own insights from their own personal experiences. In Part 2, Mark shares some hardwar...
#22 Changing Work, Changing Learning, Changing Teachers
February 17, 2022 06:19 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhat is the world of work going to look like in a post-pandemic world. How does this change learning and more importantly, how will this impact teachers in the way that they teach to ensure students thrive in this world? Dennis and Mark discuss the possibilities, offer some suggestions and also a thesis on what teaching and learning will look like in time to come. Today's tech tool is a nifty site called my edtech bundle. Here's the link - https://www.myedtechbundle.com/ At myedtechbundle,...
#21 Competency Based Training - Issues & Perspectives
February 11, 2022 00:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis is another special episode as we have a guest - Capt Savio Coutinho who joins Dennis and Mark to talk about Competency Based Training. Capt Savio has been involved in Maritime education and training for close to 15 years. Prior to that, he was sailing on commercial ships fr 14 years including 2 years in command. And yes folks, he has sailed the Straits of Aden (near Somalia). He has completed an MSc in Maritime Studies (NTU) and an MSc in Education (Uni of Melbourne). When he is not ...
#20 Can We Develop Students' IQ Through How We Teach?
February 03, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB20 Episodes! A milestone. In today's Chinese New Year's episode, Dennis attempts to speak Chinese and we look the idea of intelligence and if teachers can continue to develop students' IQ and more importantly, how we should do it. Today's nifty tool is synthesia.io. If you are creating elearning material and need a voice-over, check this site out. This is AI enabled and all you need to do is to type the text and you will get a highly professional video that reads your text. Try it out! Cli...
#19 Using ICT - Seeing the Woods from the Trees
January 28, 2022 07:29 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIt's back to just the 2 of us in today's episode! In this episode, Dennis and Mark unpack the nuances of using ICT for teaching and learning and share their favourite go to EduTech tools. This week's tool of the week is Canva. Canva is a simple to use application that allows you to create visually stunning infographics and posters among many other things. There are numerous templates that you can also use. Check it out at www.canva.com As always, you can get in touch with us at evidencebas...
#18 Education Research - Systematic discovery of the obvious?
January 21, 2022 09:23 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWe are on a roll! Second episode in a row where we have a guest! Today's guest Dr. Caleb Or joins us to talk about Education Research and what teachers can do to begin their journey into the field. Dr Caleb Or was an elementary school teacher before assuming a vice-principal position in two Singapore public primary schools. He is also a trained instructional designer whose research interests are in technology acceptance models and online assessment systems. This episode's tool of the week ...
#17 Teaching Medicine Using Cricket & Movies
January 15, 2022 11:18 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBA special episode as we have a guest this week, Dr. Anuradha Joshi who shares with us her creative teaching methods. You are in for a treat as she shares with us her ways to put the "zest back in teaching". Dr. Anuradha Joshi is a creative educationist and a motivational coach for medical students. She is a medical health care professional, a Ph.D. & FAIMER fellow (FAIMER is affiliated to Philadelphia), passionate about practicing creative teaching and effective learning strategies in cla...