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A recent trip to Japan has prompted me to reflect on ways that Japanese traditions and culture can inform creative pedagogy... "Zen...

Hello again everyone, to start the new year this blog post within a blog post features my guest blog for the #Take5 series by Sandra...

This post shares impressions from this year's Playful Learning Conference in an alphabet format. The conference was back in (very) sunny...

This blog post shares both student and teacher perspectives on the Swollage technique in the form of a conversation. Hello again, this...

To coincide with University Mental Health Day on 3rd March 2022, this blog post explores the role of multisensory, mindful learning in...

As we say farewell to another year of change, challenge and ongoing uncertainty, I'm sharing some positive gems from the worlds of...

This blog post shares playful, mindful techniques and creative inspiration around the theme of paper manipulation... Paper folding is...

This blog post muses on the different ways that we perceive colour in our environment and how this can inform mindfulness and learning. I...

Hello again everyone, this blog post within a blog post features my guest blog from the recent online Playful Learning Conference 2021. ...

This blog post considers the role of playfulness in HE leadership development, with a focus on overcoming obstacles such as impostor...

This blog post reflects on the role of maps and journeys in educational settings. Hello again, as we start to take tentative steps...

As we leave a hugely challenging year behind, here are my top ten positive glimmers of learning and teaching light from 2020. This post...

"I've been twelve forever" Michel Gondry Director Michel Gondry's childlike vision has fuelled his creativity, resulting in magical,...

This blog post reflects on my experiences in academia, considering the ways that a playful mindset has helped to overcome anxiety in...

This post reflects on my experiments with drawing as part of the research process. Recently I was lucky enough to have a two week DMU...

In this blog post I share my experiences of using collage as a vehicle to support reflection, self-awareness and self-compassion. I also...

This blog post reflects on my experiences as an emphatically analogue learner and teacher during lockdown. Hello everyone, this post...