Episodes

  • Breakthrough Technologies III: Graphics Tablets
    Jun 20 2024
    Dr David Boyce returns to share his solution to a dilemma: how do you bring your classroom up to date digitally, but avoid all your students disappearing down the internet rabbit hole.
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    34 mins
  • Breakthrough Technologies in Physics Teaching: Exploring AI with Dr. David Boyce
    Jun 13 2024
    Breakthrough Technologies in Physics Teaching: Exploring AI with Dr. David Boyce
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    36 mins
  • 3D Printing
    Jun 6 2024
    Polymath Dr David Boyce joins Thomas and Robin to discuss the first of three potentially transformative developments in physics education... can 3d printing help you teach physics?
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    27 mins
  • CanSat
    May 16 2024
    Thomas talks to Rosie McTavish about CanSat: a competition that puts the 'super' in super-curricular. What a way to get students engaged.
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    26 mins
  • Ways to Teach... Atomic Physics
    May 2 2024
    We talk with Jackie Flaherty about how the Ogden SKPT programme approaches Atomic Physics.
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    35 mins
  • Introduction to The Ogden Trust
    Mar 14 2024
    If you are one of the heroes who wouldn't call themself a physics teacher... but teach physics anyway, meet the Ogden Trust: their SKPT programme is designed to give you the professional recognition for your physics teaching!
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    26 mins
  • GCSE Astronomy (via Teams)
    Feb 26 2024
    GCSE Astronomy can be a great way to get enthusiasts hooked and can be more accessible than you think. William H joins us to make the case for a partnership approach to astronomy.
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    21 mins
  • Don't be scared of Ionising Radiation
    Feb 5 2024
    When it comes to emotive topics in physics teaching, radioactivity is up there. We have experienced colleagues who would refuse to work with school radioactive sources, even though there you generally encounter more risk while boiling a kettle. But you need to register, store and handle them properly or you could land your school with a fine.
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    32 mins