L&T Chat Show

Matt and I discuss his book Random, written with Nick Drage and cover apophenia, musical lists, football and creativity. The book can be purchased here:Security Blend BooksYou can check out the creativator here:The CreativatorYou can find his blog here:mmitII – Matt Ballantine's thoughts about technology, marketing, management and other stuff…or connect with Matt here;Matt Ballantine | LinkedInIf you've used any of the ideas in any of the episodes or if you have something you'd like to share (now recording for series 7) contact [email protected]

Malcolm and Rachelle talk about an inclusivity/accessibility workshop that they ran using dragons to encourage and enable staff to consider various situations from a different perspective.If you've used any of the ideas covered in any of the episodes or if you have something you'd like to share in series 7 contact [email protected]

I catch up with Ben an Andrew to discuss the up-dated volume of their book regarding all things mentoring. In particular we talk about, mattering, wellbeing and the pedagogy of tutoring.If you'd like to know more:2nd edition of Effective Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising in Higher Education - https://www.routledge.com/Effective-Personal-Tutoring-and-Academic-Advising-in-Higher-Education/Lochtie-McIntosh-Stork-Walker-Alberts-Raby/p/book/9781916925052Linkto 2022 case study collection The Higher EducationPersonal Tutor's and Advisor's Companion - https://www.routledge.com/Higher-Education-Personal-Tutors-and-Advisors-Companion-Translating-Theory-into-Practice-to-Improve-Student-Success/Lochtie-Stork-Walker/p/book/9781041057512Websites which includes information on consultancy services: https://www.walker-heconsultancy.co.uk/https://www.andystork.com/If you've used any idea from any of the nearly 200 episodes or if you'd like to contribute to series 7 please contact [email protected]

In today's episode we explore how the mechanics of role-playing games can be translated into the classroom, whether that's character creation, problem solving, theatre of the mind, architectures, soundscapes or probability.For more academic research:Let Your Clients Fight Dragons: A Rapid Evidence Assessment regarding the Therapeutic Utility of ‘DuDungeons and Dragons at 50: how the role-playing game may soon be used as a form of therapyRolling for community | BPSIf you'd like to see/hear an RPG being played out:Epic Tales and Critical Fails | Podcast on SpotifyEpic Tales & Critical Fails Season 1 - YouTubeOr if you're interested in resources:Sound Effects & Ambient Music for RPGs | SyrinscapeHero Forge: Custom MiniaturesCustom Token Stamp Maker Tool - Create Token Stamps - Tactical TokensPaper Token Generator & DnD Token Maker | Print Sheets & VTT ExportsPathbuilder 2eTom CartosArchon Studio - Dungeons & LasersLastly if you want to try some online RPG:Owlbear RodeoIf you've used anything you've heard in any of the podcast episodes or have something you'd like to share (we're now recording for series 7) contact [email protected]

Karen talks to me about her research and findings into the needs of students who for whatever reason have to repeat an assessment and about strategies to help them. In particular she describes the importance of Contact, Content and Confidence.If you've used any of the ideas from any of the episodes (and 150 of you listened to the episode on Lateness & Classroom Management) I'd really love to hear from you. What did you take away, what did you do and what was the impact?For that or if you have something to share contact me [email protected] - we're now looking for contributors for series 7, which will begin in the Autumn.

Dan and I discuss their application of team based learning in chemistry lessons and a sepecific approach using a mixture of individual and team readiness assurance tests.The organisations mentioned can be found here:https://www.intedashboard.com/https://www.teambasedlearning.org/If you've used any of the ideas in any of the episodes please get in touch and share what you've done.If you have an idea, approach or thoughts you'd like to share contact [email protected]

Rebekah talks about how she uses poetry to help people to reflect, consider different perspectives and to build confidence.If you've used ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share please contact [email protected]

Joe tells me about his research into the impact of feedback and gives ideas for how to implement effective feedback.Here are some key resources Joe highlighted: Education Endowment Foundation – Feedback (Teaching & Learning Toolkit)https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/feedbackKluger & DeNisi (1996) – The Effects of Feedback Interventions on PerformanceA really interesting meta-analysis highlighting that a significant proportion of feedback interventions can have negativeeffects:https://mrbartonmaths.com/resourcesnew/8.%20Research/Marking%20and%20Feedback/The%20effects%20of%20feedback%20interventions.pdfHattie & Timperley (2007) – The Power of FeedbackA key paper exploring how feedback can be mosteffective when it is clear, targeted, and actionable:https://simvilledev.ku.edu/sites/default/files/PD%20Resources/Hattie%20power%20of%20feedback%5B1%5D.pdfJoe also mentioned the work of Nicol and Macfarlane-DickNicol, D. J., & Macfarlane‐Dick, D. (2006). Formative assessment and self‐regulated learning: a model and seven principles of good feedback practice. Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 199–218. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070600572090and Butler and NisanButler, Ruth & Nisan, Mordecai. (1986). Effects of No Feedback, Task-Related Comments, and Grades on Intrinsic Motivation and Performance. Journal of Educational Psychology. 78. 210-216. 10.1037/0022-0663.78.3.210. If you've used any ideas from the podcast or have somethign to share contact [email protected]

Mary and Jill talk about their research into pracademics, the challenges faced and value added.If you'd like to find out more, here are some useful publicationsKitchener, M. (2025). A Field Guide to Working in Higher Education: Transitioning from Professional Practice to Academia. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN: 9781032482323 | eISBN: 9781003388012. Amazon Link– Kitchener, M. (2023). ‘Don’t Take Your Briefcase’: Navigating a Career Change from Professional Practice to the Academic Role. In J. Dickinson & T‑L. Griffiths (eds.), Professional Development for Practitioners in Academia (Vol. 13). Switzerland: Springer Nature.– Kitchener, M. (2024). The ‘academic’: developing as a researcher to transition to an academic role. In S. Erduran, S. Frodsham, and D. McGregor (eds.), Celebrating Diversity: Collating Personalised and Professional Narratives on Becoming an Educational Researcher. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.Full article: Pracademics? Exploring transitions and professional identities in higher educationProfessional Development for Practitioners in Academia: Pracademia | Springer Nature LinkMailing list for Pracademia in Law JISCMail - Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the PRACADEMIA-IN-LAW ListLinkedin Group (4) Pracademia in Law Schools – An international community of practice | Groups | LinkedInInformation about Jill's current funded research Over £1.7 million in British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grants awarded to support SHAPE researchers | The British AcademyAnd you can contact Mary direct Dr Mary Kitchener - Oxford Brookes Universityand Jill direct LinkedIn: @jill_dickinson1If you've used any of the ideas from any episode or have somethign you'd lie to share contact [email protected]

Jonah talks to me about the activity he uses with medical students to simulate a real diagnostic situation using a tablet guide.If you've used any of the ideas from any of the episodes or have something you'd like to share contact [email protected]