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Design Cast

By Jason Reagin

Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use my 26 years of educator experience and ask, “How do you design education?” Why is this important? Students all learn differently and need varied teaching methods to be successful. I chat with guests from all around the world from classroom teachers, to authors, consultants, and beyond.

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[Communciate with me @ https://zaap.bio/diskon4no]
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Design Cast - Episode #6 - Digital vs. Product Design

Design CastMar 09, 2020

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Design Cast - Episode #111 - Lindsay Lyons - Educational Justice Coach
Dec 10, 202323:33
Design Cast - Episode #110 - Darrin Peppard - ‘Road to Awesome’
Dec 10, 202332:58
Design Cast - Episode #109 - Adam Morris - Schools Technology & Integrations Director
Oct 17, 202324:21
Design Cast - Episode #108 - Jarrett Brown - All things MYP
Jun 04, 202329:14
Design Cast - Episode #107 - Claudio Zavala Jr. - Adobe Express Expert!
May 14, 202330:00
Design Cast - Episode #106 - AJ Crabill - Restorative Justice
May 07, 202331:30
Design Cast - Episode #105 - Jillian DuBois - impartED joy
Apr 23, 202327:34
Design Cast - Episode #104 - James Abela - Gamification for all
Mar 25, 202328:33
Design Cast - Episode #103 - Sara Candela - Focusable
Mar 18, 202330:17
Design Cast - Episode #102 - Jeff Imrich - Rock By Rock

Design Cast - Episode #102 - Jeff Imrich - Rock By Rock

For this episode of Design Cast, I was so pleased to have the opportunity to talk with Jeff Imrich.  Jeff is the co-founder of Rock By Rock. He believes that kids benefit academically from real-world, project-based learning and that it can ignite a passion for learning. Our world requires kids to solve meaty problems, innovate, and come up with creative solutions. Kids need to be learners for life that see the joy in a challenge.  With this in mind, Rock By Rock was created!

I know you will enjoy this chat with Jeff.

Connect with Jeff at: rockbyrock.com or rockbyrock.llc on Instagram

Mar 11, 202323:44
Design Cast - Episode #101 - Christin Mohammed King - Trauma Informed Education

Design Cast - Episode #101 - Christin Mohammed King - Trauma Informed Education

For this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of connecting with Christin Mohammed King.  Christin is a former colleague with so much value to add to any organization.  Her perspective on her recent experience in an all-boys school is incredibly insightful.  We discussed her experience working with boys in several different contexts and what she learned from them.

I do want to mention that we discuss a tragic event in her school and how it affected the boys.  This is a very sensitive topic, and if you are sensitive to hearing about trauma, I would suggest starting to listen to the episode at around the 10 or 12-minute mark.  While we are respectful and do not make light of this event, it is a sensitive topic.

It is my sincere hope that you will find value in our discussion and will share this with your networks and reach out to continue the conversation with me and other listeners!  Please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with Christin Mohammed King.

Mar 04, 202347:50
Design Cast - Episode #100 - Dr. Chris Allen - Embedding Entrepreneurship

Design Cast - Episode #100 - Dr. Chris Allen - Embedding Entrepreneurship

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

Website https://sites.google.com/view/christopherdylanallen?pli=1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdylanallen/

Feb 25, 202334:01
Design Cast - Episode #99 - Pim Arora - Plastics & Sustainability
Feb 18, 202322:13
Design Cast - Episode #98 - Rezuan Chowdhury - Smart Innovations School
Feb 11, 202318:22
Design Cast - Episode #97 - Dianne Blackburn - Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Feb 04, 202325:33
Design Cast - Episode #96 - Ryan Ford - The ‘Design Odyssey’ Framework
Jan 28, 202334:21
Design Cast - Episode #95 - Dr. Barbara Wrightson - Are UX/LX the Future of Education?
Jan 21, 202328:43
Design Cast - Episode #94 - Fonz Mendoza - My EdTech Life
Jan 14, 202328:54
Design Cast - Episode #93 - Levi Allison - Recess Duty
Jan 07, 202323:24
Season 8 - Trailer (new episodes arriving in Jan 2023!)

Season 8 - Trailer (new episodes arriving in Jan 2023!)

Are you ready for the new season of #DesignCast?!  New episodes are available in January 2023!!!

Dec 20, 202201:05
Design Cast - Episode #92 - Jonathan Nalder & Damien Aldridge - STEM Punks
May 07, 202227:49
Design Cast - Episode #91 - Jason Reagin - eSports and Gamification

Design Cast - Episode #91 - Jason Reagin - eSports and Gamification

On this episode of #DesignCast, I share my thoughts about the gamification of learning and eSports in schools.  There is a need for new and innovative ways to explore healthy competition.  Please join the discussion on all of my social media channels:

Twitter: @diskon4no

IG: @discon4no

LinkedIn: wjreagin

TikTok: @discon4no

Apr 30, 202214:26
Design Cast - Episode #90 - Anna McMahon - Enhanced Well-being

Design Cast - Episode #90 - Anna McMahon - Enhanced Well-being

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so lucky to chat with Anna McMahon.  She is a well-being expert that specializes in working with schools and educators!  We talk about how the current situation in schools is having a lasting effect on teachers and students! I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today!

Anna is offering a special discount for her services for Design Cast listeners so be sure to check it out! Please connect with Anna through social media using the links in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Anna McMahon!

Connect with Anna:

Twitter: @enhancedwb

Instagram: @enhanced.wellbeing

Website or Blog: www.enhancedwellbeing.org

Facebook Page: Enhanced Wellbeing

Discount code for 1:1 Coaching and The Enhance your Wellbeing Course on my website:

Enter ‘ designcast20 ‘ in the coupon box at checkout for 20% off

Apr 23, 202228:36
Design Cast - Episode #89 - The importance of well-being

Design Cast - Episode #89 - The importance of well-being

On this episode of #DesignCast I share my thoughts about the importance of teacher well-being today.

I am curious what you think about well-being and how you balance your personal and professional lives?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy)

Apr 16, 202210:40
Design Cast - Episode #88 - What skills are most important to teach students today?

Design Cast - Episode #88 - What skills are most important to teach students today?

On this episode of #DesignCast I respond to some of the comments from the last episode!  After responding I share my thoughts about what skills I think are most important to teach students today.  

I am curious what skills you think are most important?  Feel free to leave me a voice note at Anchor (link at the end of the show notes) or Speakpipe (https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/248665/1/cgi74fjo5158jhjy)


Apr 02, 202219:32
Design Cast - Episode #87 - What would you tell your first-year teacher self?
Mar 26, 202217:59
Design Cast - Episode #86 - OlúCoonlay Issac - DesignGoes2School

Design Cast - Episode #86 - OlúCoonlay Issac - DesignGoes2School

On this episode of #DesignCast I was so fortunate to connect with OlúCoonlay Issac. He is a brand strategy designer that has a passion for #DesignThinking and promoting the teaching of Design Skills in schools in his native Nigeria. He is such a passionate and authentic person and professional. I know that our discussion will be among the best thing you will hear today! Please connect with OlúCoonlay through social media using the links in the show notes.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with OlúCoonlay Issac!
Connect with OlúCoonlay:
Twitter: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2sch
Instagram: @olucoonlay, @designgoes2school
Facebook Page: OluCoonlay Isaac, @designgoes2school
Mar 12, 202230:57
Design Cast - Episode #85 - Alex Gray - Science to STEAM
Mar 05, 202237:29
Design Cast - Episode #84 - Yvette Larsson - Aha! Accelerating Education
Feb 11, 202232:47
Design Cast - Episode #83 - Paulo Cohen-Myers - Bakerspace Mastermind
Feb 04, 202231:09
Design Cast - Episode #82 - Charles Hopkins - MS Science & Design Teacher
Jan 28, 202227:06
Design Cast - Episode #81 - Jarrett Dunbar - Design Teacher in Brazil

Design Cast - Episode #81 - Jarrett Dunbar - Design Teacher in Brazil

This episode is proudly sponsored by MEL Science.  Save 60% on your first month's subscription by using the code DESIGNCAST or by using this link: https://melscience.com/sBDc/

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On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to catch up again with my friend Jarrett Dunbar.  Jarrett was the guest on episode 20 of Design Cast.  We were able to chat again about what life has been like for him since we last connected.  He has loads to share and we have a few laughs along the way!  I have no doubt that you will like what he has to say.  Follow Jarrett with the links in the show notes…

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jarrett Dunbar!

Follow Jarrett:

Twitter: @jdunbvrEDU

Instagram: @jdunbvr

Jan 21, 202222:47
Design Cast - Episode #80 - Kevin O’Shea - Nature Talks Podcast
Jan 14, 202229:06
Design Cast - Episode #79 - Steve Sostak - Inspire Citizens
Jan 07, 202235:54
Design Cast - 2021 Wrap Up Edition
Dec 31, 202115:40
Design Cast - Episode #78 - James Bleach - JambleD&T Redux!
Dec 24, 202121:28
Design Cast - Episode #77 - Ronald Ascensio - Designer to Design Teacher
Dec 17, 202121:20
Design Cast - Episode #76 - Joshua Stamper - ASPIRE to Lead
Dec 10, 202132:36
Design Cast - Episode #75 - Troy Harkin - D&T + Tech Coach

Design Cast - Episode #75 - Troy Harkin - D&T + Tech Coach

My discussion with Troy Harkin was lively and consisted of his journey to his current school, what he finds exciting about his job and what he is really looking forward to this school year!  If you would like to get in touch with Tory, please reach out through his Twitter account below:

Twitter: @harkinworld 

Dec 03, 202120:24
Design Cast - Episode #74 - Jason Reagin - #DesignGuy
Sep 03, 202120:49
Design Cast - Episode #73 - Georgina Dean - Techy Leader EDU

Design Cast - Episode #73 - Georgina Dean - Techy Leader EDU

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Georgina Dean for this episode of Design Cast.  Georgina is passionate about helping International K-12 schools through their digital transformation.  She is EVERYWHERE!  You can connect with her on many platforms and channels which are all mentioned in the episode.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Georgina Dean…

Connect with Georgina:

Twitter: @TechyLeaderEDU

Aug 27, 202138:01
Design Cast - Episode #72 - Jesse Donnelly - TLF Podcast (The Other Guy!)

Design Cast - Episode #72 - Jesse Donnelly - TLF Podcast (The Other Guy!)

I had the chance to welcome back the very first guest on #DesignCast, Jesse Donnelly, for this episode... Jesse co-hosts "The Learning Factory" Podcast with David McMahon, who was a recent guest as well.  Jesse and I talk about his new role at a new school and reflects on the joys of being a podcast host!

Connect with Jesse:
Twitter: @jessedon22
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-donnelly/

Connect to The Learning Factory Podcast:
https://twitter.com/TLF_Tweet 

Aug 20, 202124:38
Design Cast - Episode #71 - Andrew Nicholls - ANDACOD
Aug 13, 202136:38
Design Cast - Episode #70 - Dr. Phil Cummins - A School For Tomorrow

Design Cast - Episode #70 - Dr. Phil Cummins - A School For Tomorrow

I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Dr. Phil Cummins for this episode of Design Cast.  Phil is Managing Partner of Educational Leadership and Development, Governance and Strategy at ‘A School for Tomorrow’.  Our discussion is lively and focuses predominantly on how character education factors into the evolving educational landscape globally.  He is such a positive and fun person to chat with that I am confident we could have spoken for many hours on a wide range of topics.  You can connect with either Phil or A School for Tomorrow through the links listed in the show notes.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Dr. Phil Cummins…

Connect with Phil:

Twitter: @DrPhilCummins

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-phil-cummins-50531185/

A School For Tomorrow & Game Changers Podcast:

twitter.com/gamechangerspc

www.instagram.com/gamechangerspc/

www.linkedin.com/company/a-school-for-tomorrow/

YouTube

Aug 06, 202132:12
Design Cast - Episode #69 - Jo Veale - Human-Centered Design Educator!
Jul 30, 202118:38
Design Cast - Episode #68 - Jon Halligan - CP Guru (part 2 of 2)

Design Cast - Episode #68 - Jon Halligan - CP Guru (part 2 of 2)

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 episode is the conclusion of our chat from last week, so if you have not heard the first part of this discussion, please be sure to check out episode 67.

Also, I am excited to announce that this is the first Design Cast episode that features the STEM ED Minute by Fi Morrison!  So stay tuned at the end of the episode for that!

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

You can connect with Jon on LinkedIn and Twitter!

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

Links to Jon’s newest projects:

The company website is www.vie-academy.com and new school, www.montreuxis.ch

Jul 23, 202132:26
Design Cast - Episode #67 - Jon Halligan - CP Guru (part 1 of 2)
Jul 16, 202132:25
Design Cast - Episode #66 - Heather Catchpole - Careers with STEM

Design Cast - Episode #66 - Heather Catchpole - Careers with STEM

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Heather Catchpole.  Heather is the Co-founder and Head of Content for “Careers with STEM” publisher Refraction Media.  You will certainly enjoy hearing all about her work supporting STEM education.  We talk about a whole host of topics and I am confident that you will find some amazing insights in what she shares!

You can find all of Heather’s contact information on the show notes.  As always, check out the ‘good reads’ shelf to find the books shared on this podcast. Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Heather Catchpole!

Twitter: @hcatchpole, @CareerswithSTEM

Instagram: @careerswithstem

Website www.CareerswithSTEM.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerswithstem

YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/careerswithstem

Book: Ready Set Code! https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7911/

Jul 09, 202121:48
Design Cast - Episode #65 - Ryan McLaughlin - The Ready Teacher One Podcast
Jul 03, 202123:30
Design Cast - Episode #64 - David McMahon - The Learning Factory Podcast

Design Cast - Episode #64 - David McMahon - The Learning Factory Podcast

For this episode of Design Cast, I am honored to welcome back three-time guest and all-around good guy, David McMahon.  Dave is the Head of Design at the Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka.  He and I worked together in China.  Our discussion is lively and full of laughs!  I know that you will find a lot of value as you listen to Dave describe his current educational situation and as he talks about his podcast.

David’s wife, Anna, was the intro voice of the first two season of this podcast, so it is only fitting to have her introduce the episode, so Anna, take it away!

Connect with David at:

Twitter: @OrTwoDeeTwo / @TLF_Tweet

Instagram: @thelearningfactorypodcast

Jun 25, 202125:47