Andy Richardson and I connected via social media and through mutual colleagues. He is an Industrial Arts and Design Technology Teacher at Northfield Public Schools District # 659 in St Paul, Minnesota. Andy just completed a six year stent at the Lincoln Community School in Ghana, West Africa where he was the Head of Design. During this time in Ghana, … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #24 – Linda Keane – NEXT.cc
I connected with Linda Keane after reading a few of her published articles on the subject of ‘Design Education’. She is Professor of Architecture & Environmental Design At The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an eLearning Entrepreneur with the NEXT.cc. She promotes environmental education awareness within the context of a STEAM curricular framework. This episode is really … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #23 – Craig Frehlich – VR for Education
Craig Frehlich and I have collaborated together on several podcast and livestream events in the last 6 months. His work with VR is commendable and trendsetting. I very much enjoyed our conversation that centered mostly around the uses of VR in schools, but we touch on several other topics. His book is available for pre-order now! If you would like … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #22 – Suhail Khan – Food Design for Service
Suhail Khan is a relatively new teacher to the profession, but has lots of experience beyond time in the classroom. We talk about a range of topics, but what was most interesting about our chat was the time spent talking about how he has used Food Design as a service activity in Pune, India. I am sure that you will … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #21 – David Ardley – The “Value” of Design Education
David Ardley and I met in the summer of 2006 when he was the workshop leader of a DP Design Technology course that I participated in. The training was amazing and we have kept in touch and collaborated ever since! Our friendship is another reason why the ‘design’ education field globally is such an awesome opportunity to be active. Dave … Read More