Season 6

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 comp…
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 o…
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 las…
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 …
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 20…
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 inte…
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 pr…
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 impac…
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 --- Send in a voice message: https:/…
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 T…
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 a…
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 stu…
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…