Design Cast

Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use nearly 30 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.Check out bonus content at https://www.youtube.com/@reagincreativeConnect with me at https://www.speakpipe.com/designcast Support Design Cast by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/designcast Communicate with me @ https://app.zaap.ai/dashboard

Design Cast is a education podcast hosted by Jason Reagin, with 117 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jason Reagin hosts Design Cast, a education show with 117 episodes published.

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  Design Cast - Episode #115 - Rita Bateson - Eblana Learning

  Mar 8, 202528 minS9

  <p>Introduction: Rita Bateson shares her educational journey, highlighting her American-Irish background and experiences teaching in various countries.</p><p>Career Path:</p>Transition from teaching in Ireland to the UK, then Switzerland, Bermuda, and finally back to Dublin.Involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and curriculum development.<p>Current Projects:</p>Focus on AI in education, exploring both its potential and challenges.Discussions around ethical AI and sustainable practices in educational settings.<p>AI Literacy:</p>The importance of helping students, teachers, and parents understand the AI landscape.Addressing concerns about authenticating student work in the age of AI.<...

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  Design Cast - Episode #114 - Dan Thomas – The TechEd Clubhouse

  Feb 22, 202531 minS9

  <p>In this episode of Design Cast, Jason chats with Dan Thomas, a dedicated STEM teacher from Jamestown, New York. They discuss the value of play-based learning (PBL), the importance of creativity in the classroom, and Dan's upcoming projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan's Background:</p><p>·      33 years of teaching experience.</p><p>·      Currently teaches 7th grade STEM, covering robotics, coding, woodshop, metal shop, and CAD.</p><p>Teaching Philosophy:</p><p>·      Focuses on creating "aha moments" for students.</p><p>·      Emphasizes fun and play in learning, arguing that engagement leads to better retention.</p><p>Incorporating LEGO inEducation:</p><p>·      Dan uses LEGO fo...

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  Design Cast - Episode #113 - Critical Thinking with Stephanie Simoes

  Feb 15, 202523 minS9

  <p>In this episode of the Design Cast Podcast, host Jason welcomes Stephanie Simoes, a critical-thinking educator and founder of Critikid.com. Stephanie shares her journey into critical-thinking education and discusses the importance of teaching these skills to students, especially in the age of social media. She highlights the lack of critical thinking training in traditional education and the need for resources tailored for children and teens.</p><p>Stephanie explains her innovative approach, using storytelling and engaging content to teach concepts like logical fallacies through a sci-fi theme. She addresses the challenges of running a startup, focusing on marketing...

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  Design Cast - Episode #112 - Welcome Back to DesignCast! Season 9 Opener

  Feb 8, 202513 minS9

  <p>Hey everyone! I’m Jason Reagin, your host, and I’m thrilled to be back with a brand-new season of DesignCast after a year-long break.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to, why I took some time off, and what’s next for the podcast. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the show, thank you for tuning in!</p><p>---</p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>-What I’ve Been Up To: I’ve been busy with various projects, including teaching at an international school in Beijing, where my family...

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  Design Cast - Episode #111 - Lindsay Lyons - Educational Justice Coach

  Dec 10, 202324 minS8

  <p>On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Lyons.  Lindsay calls herself an ‘Educational Justice Coach’ and when you listen to this episode you can see why!  What an amazing journey she has been on for many years as she has worked with all kinds of organizations regarding #Equity #Inclusion #SocialJustice #Diversity.  She describes her work as ‘co-creating’ lessons, units, and curriculum around these timely and important topics!</p> <p><br>Connect with Lindsay and check out her podcast at her website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com</p>

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