Episodes

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 career in "Design/STEAM" education... Please get in touch! Reach out to me via Twitter or LinkedIn. Connect with me: @diskon4no www.jasonreagin.ga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https:...

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/design-cas...

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 --- Send in a voice m...

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 disciplines and subjects including Visual Arts, Technologies (Design and Digital), Humanities, and Building and Construction. As an educational leader, he has provided professional development to others on a wide-range of topics including transdisciplinary learning, technic...

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 w...

I had the pleasure of speaking to my longtime friend, Jo Veale for this episode of Design Cast. Jo has such a positive and human-centered approach to education and to life. I know that you will really enjoy this chat with her! Please connect with Jo via Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: www.facebook.com/tea153mountmaunganui/ Instagram: Tea153 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/design-cast-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

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 concl...

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 was a chance for me to catch up with Jon and to hear about all the great work he is doing in Switzerland. This is the first of a two-part episode as we had so much to talk about that it was best to break it up into two sections! Next week you will be able to hear the conclusion of this awesome chat! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Jon Halligan. You ca...

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’ shel...

On this episode of Design Cast, I had the very special opportunity to speak with Ryan McLaughlin. Ryan is a STEM expert, math educator, lawyer, and podcast co-host. His podcast is all about VR and is called Ready Teacher One. I know that you will enjoy hearing about his work in Uganda and the great guests that he has had on the podcast. You can follow Ryan on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can listen to the Ready Teacher One Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Now sit back, relax and enjoy this...

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...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of Design Cast! I am so humbled and honored to have the continued support for this project. Something that I started as a ‘labor of love’ in 2017 has grown into a podcast that is heard in over 90 countries, has passed over 10,000 unique listens, and is nearing 70 guest interviews. Thank you to everyone that listens, shares, comments, rates and reviews! I hear you! I am so excited about where season 5 will take us! Please reach out if you have any ideas fo...