Bridge Building Podcast Episode 58: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Leanne Cameron & Brett Dascombe
Release Date: 05/15/2024
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In this episode, Stephen Anderson sits down with Emmanuelle Buecher Hall, a science teacher at Mansfield State High School in Brisbane. A former marine biologist who’s researched jellyfish in South Africa and sailed the world with her family, Emmanuelle now brings real scientists into her school to spark curiosity in students. Stephen first heard her speak at the Future of Education Conference, then organized a trip for his Nanango students to attend one of her after-school science talks—a trip that left a lasting impression. We dive into her journey, her innovative incursions program, and...
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In this episode, Stephen Anderson chats with Keith Alexander, Student Engagement Coordinator at QUT’s Faculty of Engineering. Keith shares how QUT opens its doors to high school students through design and engineering workshops, offering hands-on experiences that align with school curriculums. From speed sketching to future city planning with Lego, these workshops inspire creativity and problem-solving. We also touch on what’s coming for teachers—like professional development and micro-credentials—and practical tips for bringing students to campus. Key Topics Discussed Design...
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In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Madritsch, a woodwork teacher from Mullumbimby High School in NSW and the creator of The Woodwork Camp. We discuss the challenges facing woodwork teachers today, particularly with the increasing number of out-of-area teachers stepping into the workshop, and how well-structured resources can make a real difference. Aaron shares his journey in developing video-based instructional resources and detailed project plans to help students work independently while supporting teachers in delivering effective, hands-on lessons....
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In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, we chat with Leighann Ness Wilson, a designer-turned-educator with a passion for fostering creativity and innovation in education. Leighann shares her journey from growing up in rural Nanango to designing workspaces across the globe and, ultimately, to teaching and researching how design thinking can transform teaching practices. Currently completing her PhD, Leighann focuses on empowering pre-service teachers to embrace design thinking as a core component of their pedagogy. She offers insights into the challenges...
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Today I am thrilled to be introducing you to the new executive of the Queen. Today I am thrilled to be introducing you to the new executive of the Queensland chapter of the Design and Technology Teachers Association.
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In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast, host Stephen Anderson is joined by Hamish Cranitch, an inspiring young teacher whose journey is a testament to resilience and passion in the teaching profession. Hamish, new to teaching design and navigating the challenges of a workshop environment, shares his experiences as he transitions from a different subject area and learns the ropes of hands-on, technical instruction. Hamish is fortunate to be surrounded by a supportive network of experienced teachers who are eager to help him succeed. But as Stephen highlights, this level of mentorship...
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Welcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, host Stephen Anderson interviews Zoe Keidge, an inspiring designer-turned-teacher and the recipient of the 2024 Queensland Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Fellowship. Tune in as Zoe shares her journey from design into teaching and her passion for expanding the design industry in new and innovative ways. Episode Overview: In this session, Zoe Keidge gives us a glimpse into her life as both a creative and an educator. As one of only 12 people awarded the prestigious 2024 Queensland Cooper Hewitt...
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Welcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, host Stephen Anderson sits down with Martin Bannard, a robotics and design teacher who's tackling a monumental project with his year 10 design class: setting up a school-sized recycling facility. About This Episode: Martin Bannard describes himself as a teacher who approaches design and technology from an unconventional angle. His optimism—what he humorously calls "horrendously pathologically optimistic"—is driving a project that’s both ambitious and inspiring. In this episode,...
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Welcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, Stephen Anderson sits down with Phillip Murdoch, a fellow design and technology teacher who is on a mission to foster collaboration in education. About This Episode: When Stephen returned to teaching in 2017, he noticed a significant issue: teachers often work in isolation, contrary to the collaborative learning environments we aim to create for our students. Phillip Murdoch is tackling this problem head-on with his podcast, where he interviews fascinating individuals about various aspects of teaching. In...
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In This Episode: We continue our focus on creativity by featuring an inspiring conversation with Steve Muir, a Humanities teacher who is breaking the mold in Hervey Bay. Despite the stereotype that Humanities is all about sitting and reading, Steve is doing things differently. He's using iPads and augmented reality to make history come alive for his students. What You’ll Learn: How Steve uses augmented reality to create immersive learning experiences, like giving students a virtual tour of the Colosseum while they walk around the school oval. Why Steve’s claim that he’s “not a...
info_outlineAs I record this, we have about one month to go. It has been and will be my pleasure to speak with many of the presenters at this year’s conference and today I am really in a bit of a quandary because these two speakers are not only had my absolutely rapt attention, but they are both talking at the exact same time and that is also the same time I have promised to attend another presentation. At 1.55 on the last day of the conference there is just a smorgasbord of sensational speakers. And cheers to the committee for doing it because you would have to be a dope to want to leave after lunch like the really unattractive man that sits next to me in my staffroom tries to every year. First, we have Leanne Cameron from James Cook who is going to lead us through the beautiful things we can do with AI that will make our teaching so much better, enjoyable, easier, and exciting. Then we get to chat with Brett Dascombe who is already doing so many of the things we all or at least I dream of doing with my classes. And he tells me he will be bringing some of his virtual reality gear with him. Now these two talks are called How might general AI help you as a teacher and Geography complimenting Design through real world projects. And again, if you are silly enough to leave before the last session you are really missing out. I’ll be back next week with more of the sensational presenters that will be speaking this year at the Brisbane convention centre from the 13 th to the 14th of June.
And remember the 2024 Teacher Excellence Awards are looking for nominations right now so look to your left and look to your right. Because you may be sitting right next to someone who deserves to be applauded. There are two awards the Design and Technology teacher of the year and the contribution to design and technology education award for that person who is not a teacher but still does great things for our teaching area.