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Literature, Laughter, and Learning

Is it possible to review a favourite book in 2 minutes - and give tips on teaching in 4 minutes? Absolutely! Join me, for laughs and learning as we sail the ocean of great books and wander the many worlds of teaching.

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10:14

Learning Corner: Part 2 Transformative Learning:...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/03/31

Why course design in adult learning should incooperate a cognitive, emotional, and social dimension. In this podcast episode I discuss how these dimensions interact and how they can be brought to the fore in the learning environment. Bibliography: Illeris, K. (2016 ) How We Learn Mezirow, J. (1991) Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning Wahlgren, B. ( 2012 ) Transfer Interested in the lesser known stories from history? You might like my other podcast, Restless Times in History Follow on

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09:21

Love to read: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/03/24

Spoiler Alert: Light spoilers in this review of one of the most revered literary works of the century. A study of loneliness in a quiet soulful sea of -perhaps - misguided sense of duty.

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08:32

Learning Corner: What is transformative learning?

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/03/17

What is transformative learning in the context of adult learning? What are the conditions required for adult learners, who are professionals, to transfer knowledge gained in the classroom/lecture room to their workplace in the form of meaningful, applicable knowledge and skills? For topic suggestions: literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes

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08:56

Famous Opening Lines in Literature: Romance of the...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/03/09

Part 2 of famous opening lines in literature. We are still pre-1500, and this episode explores the themes, philosophy, and foreshadowing, which can be read in the opening lines of the 14th century epic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (which is not a romantic novel, despite the title!) Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes

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08:08

Famous Opening Lines in Literature: The Iliad by Homer

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/03/02

Part 1: Discussing famous opening lines from literature through the ages. Beginning with - a famous beginning. What is so memorable about the start of The Iliad? Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes

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10:15

Love to read: The Alienist by Caleb Carr

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/02/22

Contrary to what the title might suggest - this book is not set in the future! It is a historical novel set in New York in 1896, and follows a group of modern thinking men and women in a world, that views the new as a threat to the status quo. A compelling tale of the early years of a metropolis. Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes

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13:56

Learning Corner: Part 2: Using power points in...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/02/09

Part 2 - This episode challenges common advice about the use of power points when delivering a course or a speech. 3 general guidelines for educators are discussed: 1) Aim your slides at your target audience 2) Work with an overarching narrative in your slides 3) Be over-prepared and under-structured

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12:27

Learning Corner: Using power points in educational...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/02/01

Offering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: Literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind of images I adhere to, you are welcome to browse my Instagram page.

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11:10

Love to read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/01/24

"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments - a story for the ages.

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18:35

Love to read: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/01/17

A genre-defying literary work, which is part historical novel, part murder mystery set in a medieval monastery. This book poses such questions as how is truth defined, what is real power, and what is the purpose and meaning of knowledge. Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning

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08:04

Love to read: Keep the Home Fires Burning by S. Block

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2023/01/06

Great Paxton, 1941: An evening meeting changes lives forever in a quiet village. A group of women, some of them friends and others, lifelong enemies, must all come together to work, fight, and inspire each other as their lives are disrupted and forever changed by the impact and tragedies of World War II Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning

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05:26

Love to read: Twas The Night Before Christmas

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/12/22

For other books, poems and quotes: Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning

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08:28

Love to read: The Holy Thief by William Ryan

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/12/09

An honest man searching for the truth in a world, where what goes for truth changes every day.

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10:17

Love to read: Ms Smilla’s Feeling for Snow by Peter...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/11/25

An intriguing protagonist with fierce courage and hidden warmth comes home one day to find a young boy’s footprints on a snow-covered rooftop. Something is not right, Ms Smilla senses it. On one hand, a poignant story of longing and belonging on the other hand a magnificent mystery thriller about long buried secrets and ice cold dreams.

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06:13

Love to read: The Exception by Christian Jungersen

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/11/18

A group of ordinary women work hard at documenting crimes in the wider world. Suddenly they start to receive threats - but why and from whom? One of the stand out books of the 2000s. This is a novel about rightousness up against truth. A novel about loneliness in a sea of niceness, and a study of how evil might look like in the tranquil streets of a peaceful city. This excellent drama is set in Denmark.

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10:46

Learning Corner: The best way to start an educational...

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/11/09

How can educators best start an educational course for adult learners/professionals, who are there to learn, but also have prior knowledge and experience? This episode gives a few answers to that. For comments or suggestions for future subjects: literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com

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27:49

REVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 10

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/10/27

SPOILER TALK about the season finale and the first season as a whole of House of the Dragon #hotd #asoif #got

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13:35

Love to read: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/10/21

This historical novel, written by historian turned author, Philippa Gregory, recounts the story of Margaret Beaufort of House Lancaster, who lived a perilous life through the Wars of the Roses, and would survive to see her dreams come true.

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18:12

REVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 9, The Green Council

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/10/18

SPOILER talk about episode 9, House of the Dragon "A window into a prison" #hotd

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26:33

REVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 8, The Lord of the Tides

Literature, Laughter, and Learning ·

2022/10/13

SPOILER talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 8, Lord of the Tides "Truth is a double-edged sword, but lies are the slow burning poison" #hotd #asoif

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