Episodes
May 8, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #92 - Jonathan Nalder & Damien Aldridge - STEM Punks
On this episode of #DesignCast I had the pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Nalder and Damien Aldridge from STEM Punks! It was a great conversation and we talked about how STEM Punks are using Minecraft to create healthy compe...
May 1, 2022
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...
April 24, 2022
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 last...
April 17, 2022
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 m...
April 3, 2022
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 ...
March 27, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #87 - What would you tell your first-year teacher self?
On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to revisit the season 6 guests! During the initial interviews I asked each guest the same question. That question was ‘if you could travel back in time and speak to your first-year ...
March 12, 2022
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 ...
March 5, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #85 - Alex Gray - Science to STEAM
On this episode of #DesignCast I was fortunate enough to chat with Alex Gray. Alex is the Head of Science at Dubai British school. He also has a YouTube channel called DEEP Thinking. We had a great discussion about Expo 202...
Feb. 11, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #84 - Yvette Larsson - Aha! Accelerating Education
On this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to speak to Yvette Larsson. Yvette is a PYP education in Sweden and the co-founder of Aha! Accelerating Education. Our discussion covers many topics from travel, being an inter...
Feb. 4, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #83 - Paulo Cohen-Myers - Bakerspace Mastermind
On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure to sit down with my old friend Paulo Cohen-Myers. Paulo and I have been colleagues and friends since 2002. During that 20 year period, we have both taken a winding path to ...
Jan. 28, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #82 - Charles Hopkins - MS Science & Design Teacher
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/ *** For this episode of #DesignCast I had the pri...
Jan. 21, 2022
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/ *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #80 - Kevin O’Shea - Nature Talks Podcast
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/ *** On this episode of #DesignCast I was able to ...
Jan. 7, 2022
Design Cast - Episode #79 - Steve Sostak - Inspire Citizens
For this episode of #DesignCast I had the honor to talk with Steve Sostak from Inspire Citizens. Steve is passionate about many things, but we spend most of the time talking about his work with schools and ‘empathy to impact...
Dec. 31, 2021
Design Cast - 2021 Wrap Up Edition
Please join me in a quick stroll down memory lane with the 2021 wrap up episode! Discord: diskon4no#3635 TikTok: @discon4no www.jasonreagin.ga www.teachbetter.com www.codebreakeredu.com ---
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Dec. 24, 2021
Design Cast - Episode #78 - James Bleach - JambleD&T Redux!
On this episode of #DesignCast I was honored to chat with James Bleach again! James was the guest on episode 28 of this podcast. For those of you that might remember, James is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Tr...
Dec. 17, 2021
Design Cast - Episode #77 - Ronald Ascensio - Designer to Design Teacher
This episode of #DesignCast is really personal as I had the opportunity to speak to one of my colleagues that I see nearly every day. Ronald Ascensio has had a very interesting journey into education. Starting his career as...
Dec. 10, 2021
Design Cast - Episode #76 - Joshua Stamper - ASPIRE to Lead
On this episode of Design Cast, I was lucky enough to talk to Joshua Stamper. Josh initially used his artistic talent, creativity, and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring stud...
Dec. 3, 2021
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 ...
Sept. 4, 2021
Design Cast - Episode #74 - Jason Reagin - #DesignGuy
For this episode of #DesignCast, I share my backstory. I have had many requests from people about my own 'origin' story, so HERE IT IS! I hope that you enjoy hearing about my journey and my reflections on a nearly 25-year c...
Aug. 28, 2021
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 co...
Aug. 21, 2021
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 abo...
Aug. 14, 2021
Design Cast - Episode #71 - Andrew Nicholls - ANDACOD
My guest, Andrew Nicholls, is a highly experienced educator, designer and OHSEM specialist. Moving from a career in Industrial Design for Education, for the last sixteen years Andrew has educated students in a broad range of ...
Aug. 7, 2021
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 dis...