
Welcome to Design Cast, a podcast where I use nearly 30 years of educator experience and ask, “How do you design education?” Why is this important? Students all learn differently and need varied teaching methods to be successful. I chat with guests from all around the world, from classroom teachers to authors, consultants, and beyond. Check out bonus content at www.youtube.com/@reagincreat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Category | Education | ||||

Introduction: Rita Bateson shares her educational journey, highlighting her American-Irish background and experiences teaching in various countries.
Career Path:
* Transition from teaching in Ireland to the UK, then Switzerland, Bermuda, and final... more
In this episode of Design Cast, Jason chats with Dan Thomas, a dedicated STEM teacher from Jamestown, New York. They discuss the value of play-based learning (PBL), the importance of creativity in the classroom, and Dan's upcoming projects.
Dan's Ba... more
In this episode of the Design Cast Podcast, host Jason welcomes Stephanie Simoes, a critical-thinking educator and founder of Critikid.com. Stephanie shares her journey into critical-thinking education and discusses the importance of teaching these s... more
Hey everyone! I’m Jason Reagin, your host, and I’m thrilled to be back with a brand-new season of DesignCast after a year-long break.
In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to, why I took some time off, and what’s next for the podcast. Whethe... more
On this episode of #DesignCast, I was joined by Darrin Peppard. Darrin is a “Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author, & Publisher” and has a website named ‘Road to Awesome.’ He and I talk about the ups and downs of leading in today’s educational environmen... more
On this episode of #DesignCast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Lyons. Lindsay calls herself an ‘Educational Justice Coach’ and when you listen to this episode you can see why! What an amazing journey she has been on for many years as she... more
On this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Adam Morris. Adam is the “Schools Technology & Integrations Director” at Faria Education Group. We talk all things EdTech and listening to his perspective about using a Professional Ne... more
For this episode of #Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Jarrett Brown. Jarrett is currently the Assistant Head of Secondary & MYP Coordinator at Leman International School in Chengdu, China. He teaches MYP Language and Literature, I&S... more
As an IB educator and Design teacher I find the conversations in this podcast super meaningful, the resources shared are always helpful for my professional practice. I quite enjoy Jason’s style, like a relaxed conversation with friends, it makes me instantly connect with the topics in each episode. Design Cast is frequently my go to show during my morning walks, it inspires me setting a good tone for the day.
I have used several thoughts and ideas shared from Jason’s podcast in thinking through how to operate in the education space. I’m thirsty for more episodes!
Jason opens up and allows for authentic and relatable content for any educator! The view points allow for inquisitive thought and purposeful reflection!
Authentic experiences lead to authentic conversations. Jason is an open book and his enthusiasm is palpable as he interviews his guests. You get a great sense of his empathetic heart as you listen to educational leaders from all over the world share chats about more than just what happens inside the four walls of a traditional classroom. It goes SO much deeper and brings the foundation of relationships to the forefront!
Jason is a wealth of information and he has created a wonderful resource for educators. Check this show out & immediately benefit from the experiences, wisdom, and insight shared by Jason and his guests.
The Design Cast is a fantastic podcast for all educators. Sometimes we are feeling a little uncreative and unmotivated in our practice as teachers. Listening to the amazing teachers Jason chats with is great to get you excited and inspired. Jason is also a super down-to-earth guy. His casusal, yet p[rofessional way of interviewing makes for a nice listen. I love to listen while hiking or going for evening walks.
Jason knows his STEM/STEAM audience and brings in the best talent so that we, the listeners, benefit from their unique perspectives and experiences. Must listen!
If you are an Educator listen to this podcast. While it reflects on design, its topics, guests, and host share ideas that connect to all disciplines— not just the design classroom. Each episode provides reflection and action that I can bring directly into my classroom. I appreciate that the host shares his expertise with sincerity, humility, and humor and I look forward to how this program continues to evolve.
Need an idea for a design unit of inquiry? Look no further. Browse this huge creative repository of podcasts and listen to globally known design experts chat to Jason in a fun podcast that will very much help your practice. Practices that work presented in an entertaining and educational way. A must listen for every design teacher!
This podcast talks about ways educators across the world are really making changes in the way our kids learn. Anyone in the education field must listen!
Jason as gathered amazing educators to share and inspire others in one location. His demeanor and attitude is inspirational in giving educators the excitement in trying new things. Please stop and listen, you won’t be disappointed.
This podcast always gives me a lot of inspiration. The interviews are warm, friendly and interesting. I like the book recommendation feature too
If you want to hear from Design teachers across the globe. This is your place. Whether it be classroom ideas or just some inspiration, there is bound to be something in this podcast for you.
Jason has put together a model for education podcasts by focusing on pedagogy and practices that work. While he centers on IB related design curriculum, his expertise goes far beyond that mission. Listen to his episodes on making your voice heard beyond the classroom and you’ll see what I mean. I look forward to more from him and please use his contact info to reach out and support his work with your own expertise.










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