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In this episode Professor Dave Webster talks to Marc Watkins, Assistant Director of Academic Innovation at the University of Mississippi. Marc Watkins is an award-winning educator and writer, with an interest in AI in Education. In this episode, Dave Webster asks him about why, despite all the threats and worry, he is still optimistic about Higher Education and GAI. You can find lots of Marc's writing here. Speakers: Professor David Webster and Marc Watkins 8 October 2024 You can view the full Transcript here.

In Episode 35, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion  covered AI and academic literacies, role play, how to create a safe space for learning and co-constructing learning with our students – with a special pirate intro and outro from Tadgh!   Speakers: Charlotte Haberstroh | Gwen Moore | Tadhg Blommerde  Date of recording 7/10/2024 | 38 Minutes   Facilitated by Tünde Varga-Atkins @LivUniCIE   

In Episode 34, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion from being scared to being confident, varying assessment methods, dialogue, the relativity of innovation, hackathons, authentic assessments, pets in education and neurodiverse-friendly approaches.   Speakers: Kimberly Davis, Stella Kazamia, Matthew Danes  

In the episode of Learning to AI, Professor Webster talks to Dr Claire Ellison, from the University of Liverpool's Centre for Innovation in Education. Claire talks about the results of their survey into staff and student attitudes to Generative Artificial Intelligence, and the impact on her main area of expertise - assessment.

Hello – this is Tunde Varga-Atkins from Liverpool University’s Centre for Innovation in Education and our Treasure Island Pedagogies podcast. This is a very special episode, episode 33, where we return to the original guests whose conversation helped inspire today’s format of the series.  Speakers: Anna O’Connor, Diana Jeater and Stuart Wilks-Heeg

In Episode 32, explores more lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items. Speakers: Claire Stocks | Jennie Blake | Rhod Woodhouse |   8th May 2024 | 55 Minutes 

How will the intersection of AI and education redefine the future of learning, and what steps must we take today to ensure that this future benefit everyone equally? And if you could sit down with Generative AI in an interview, what questions might you ask? Tune into our latest episode of "Learning to AI" with Professor David Webster and ChatGPT, as we explore the transformative potential and challenges of integrating generative AI into academia. From personalising education to addressing ethical concerns and envisioning the university landscape of 2050, discover the role of AI in shaping a dynamic ecosystem of creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning. What future are we building, and is it one where technology serves the common good?

In Episode 31, we had a very special edition with four student guests who all shared their lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, which included career pathways, learning by way of teaching yourself, using generative AI, treasure hunts to connect theory with practice, physical objects, interactive polling and using discussion to aid learning. Tune in to hear more!  Speakers: Sherley Admane | Qi Qi Saw | Sophie Gresty | Yousaf Ditta 11th March 2024 | 44 Minutes

In this episode, Professor David Webster from the University of Liverpool talks to Professor Jon Dron of Athabasca University in Canada. They discuss the mood in Higher Education in relation to Generative Artificial Intelligence, and whether we should panic and how much. As both have a philosophy background there is some conversation about what might make us uniquely human, as well as well as what good things GAI might bring to learners. Jon discusses the decoupling of Learning and Assessment, and even gets in a plug for his (excellent) book: How Education Works: Teaching, Technology, and Technique.    We close with an optimistic eye to the future and discuss Jon's notion of seeing AI not as a 'tool', but as a 'partner' and what that might mean.

In Episode 29, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion covers gamification for learning as well as the use of laser pointers, a self-created AGILE tool for reflection and the technique called Creative Enquiry Methodologies.     Speakers:  Karen Clinkard | Louise Younie | Russell Crawford  15th January 2024 | 48 Minutes (Re-uploaded due to technical issues)

In Episode 30, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion focused on gaining skills during the student journey, from critical data literacies through presentation skills and problem-solving, to interdisciplinary & problem-based learning, and open pedagogies. Speakers: Edmund Horowicz | Javiera Atenas | Nayiri Keshishi |   29th January 2024 | 46 Minutes 

In Episode 28, our discussion of lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items delved into the power of narrative and stories in capturing students' attention, the anxiety both educators and learners face, role-play and embodied learning, underscoring the importance of empathy, creating a conducive, safe learning environment with a holistic development of head, heart, and hands in education.  Speakers: Aga Buckley | Chris Mitchell | Graham Easton   Date of recording 18/12/2023 | 49 Minutes  

In Episode 27, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion  evoked an environment where students exercise agency and confidence to explore new ideas through experiments, metaphorical imagery, gamification and where students are guided through complex threshold concepts with a range of exciting and fun pedagogies drawing on active learning, collaboration and peer learning. Speakers: Jen McBride | Tim Hinchcliffe | David Roberts  6 December 2023 Facilitated by Tünde Varga-Atkins @LivUniCIE   

In Episode 26, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion explored how we can get scientists to engage in less linear, creative thinking, getting students to interact directly with artefacts, engage them in peer-to-peer feedback, reflective learning, and the importance of struggle in the process of learning.     Speakers: Carys Watts | Evan Dickerson | Rebecca Wakelin    20 November 2023 | 49 Minutes 

In Episode 25, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion included the value of incorporating creativity and reflection into teaching practices, encouraging a lighter and more lighthearted approach to learning, the value of incorporating arts and crafts to engage students as well as the concept of a time machine to slow down time, enabling teachers to teach effectively while incorporating enjoyable and interactive elements.  Speakers:  Nokuthula Tlalajoe-Mokhatla, Lisa Weaver, Charlotte Stevens Facilitated by Dr Tünde Varga-Atkins 19th June 2023

In Episode 24, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion included getting students to examine and debate issues, concepts from different perspectives to develop their criticality and nurture inclusivity in our classrooms, using playful learning or technologies in creative ways to the importance of physical exercise for a healthy body and mind. Speakers:  Dr. Denise Preece, Roger Saunders, Professor David Webster  Facilitated by Dr Tünde Varga-Atkins 13th March 2023 You can view the full transcript here: Treasure Island Pedagogies Episode 24 - Podcast Transcript

In Episode 23, our lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, included team roles and skills, allowable weaknesses, facilitating students to ask their own questions, using creativity and playfulness, online collaboration tools as well as using cameras for reflection, and bringing a magic box full of surprises to inspire new connections for learning. Speakers: Dr Jennifer Johnson, Amy Sampson and Rachelle O’Brien Facilitated by Dr Tünde Varga-Atkins 16th January 2023

In this podcast, an academic and a learning technologist from the University of Liverpool's School of Engineering talk to CIE about their ongoing project to use 'ITP Metrics', a teamwork-oriented online behavioural assessment platform, to help their students to both understand more about themselves as collaborative workers, and ultimately help them to become more effective team-workers for future study or employment-based contexts. Hosted by Dr Sam Saunders (Mastodon: @samfordsaunders@mastodonapp.uk) Guest Details: Dr Matt Murphy (Twitter: @murphyliverpool) and Tony Topping (Twitter: @t_topping_)

In Episode 22, our lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items,  included getting students engaged in cases that use personal connections, storytelling, card games where students can overwrite the rules and taking a course/programme-level approach to formative assessment; coming full circle back to campfires to tell, read and create stories that sustain us. Speakers: Sivapriya Ramakrishnan, Dr Laura Mitchell and Lorna Mitchell 21st November 2022 Facilitated by Tünde Varga-Atkins You can view the full transcript here: Treasure Island Pedagogies Episode 22 - Podcast Transcript

In Episode 21, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our islands included student organised conferences, starting learning NOT at the start, getting students to practise assessment of exemplars, authentic learning, branching scenarios, discussion around in-class polling and the importance of having fun whilst learning. Speakers: Rachel Crookes, Dr Stephany Veuger, Dr. Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos, Matthew Tickle Facilitated by Tünde Varga-Atkins 27th June 2022