DattaQueensland"s podcast

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 100: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/08/28

One hundred episodes. Six years. And one very familiar guest. For Episode 100 of the Bridge Building Podcast, Stephen Anderson returns to where it all began. Andrew Devoy was the podcast's very first guest in August 2020. Six years later, he's back to answer the same question Stephen asked him in that original conversation: What's happening at Marist College Ashgrove? The answer involves quite a lot of motorsport. Andrew shares how the College's go-kart program has developed since its beginnings in

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 99: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/08/14

What if your next school STEM excursion involved New York, Washington, Disney and Kennedy Space Center? In Episode 99 of the Bridge Building Podcast, Stephen Anderson speaks with Shaun Lane from Hale School in Perth about an extraordinary international STEM experience his Technology department has developed for students. Every two years, the school takes a group of students to the United States for a bespoke STEM tour. The 2026 trip will see 32 students and four staff travel through New York,

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 98: Datta Podcast: Is...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/07/28

If you've ever wondered whether your TAE is still current, whether you need to complete another Certificate IV, or what "industry currency" actually means, this episode is for you. Stephen Anderson is joined by Sarah Pavy, Head of Education at ReadCloudVET, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding VET teaching in Australian schools. Sarah explains the recent changes to Australia's VET credential policy, clarifies which TAE qualifications remain valid, and discusses the difference

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 97: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/06/11

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with Dr Anthony Franze from Griffith University about the changing relationship between artificial intelligence and design education. Anthony draws on his background in automotive design, product design, and user experience design to explore how AI tools are being integrated into university teaching and industry practice. The conversation focuses on the role of AI-assisted sketching tools such as Vizcom, which allow

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26:08

Bridge Building Podcast Episode 96: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/06/03

The 2026 DATTA Queensland Conference brings together educators and industry experts who are helping shape the future of Design and Technologies education. In this episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with three conference presenters about their upcoming sessions and the practical ideas they will be sharing with teachers. Claire Rackley discusses how students can effectively communicate design thinking through stronger sketching, visual refinement and reduced reliance on written explanations. Her

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 95: Datta Podcast: ...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/05/27

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with three presenters exploring practical and research-informed approaches to Design and Technology education. First, Leighann Ness Wilson shares insights from her PhD research into Design and Technologies education and discusses how teachers can more confidently enact the Australian Curriculum through practical pedagogical frameworks aligned to processes and production skills. The conversation explores disciplinary

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 94: Datta Podcast: ...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/05/20

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with two presenters exploring innovative uses of artificial intelligence in Design and Technology education. First, Rashan Senanayake from Inspired Education Australia discusses the rapidly changing world of AI-assisted CAD and 3D modelling. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform design workflows, prototyping, visualisation, and classroom practice. Rashan explains how emerging tools

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 93: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/05/13

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with two presenters exploring innovative approaches to Design and Technology education. First, Steph Piper from the University of Southern Queensland discusses gamified learning through the use of "skill trees" — visual templates inspired by video games that help learners map out and track their progress across a wide range of practical skills. The conversation explores maker education, 3D printing, electronics, laser

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28:54

Bridge Building Podcast Episode 92: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/05/02

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with two presenters who are exploring powerful and innovative approaches to Design and Technology education. First, Nick Kelly from QUT discusses why design should be considered one of the most important subjects in school. The conversation explores creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and the growing importance of design capability in a future shaped by artificial intelligence and automation. Nick argues that

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 91: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/03/24

What if you're already teaching design… but just don't realise it? In this episode, Stephen Anderson is joined by Dominique Falla from Griffith University's Queensland College of Art and Design to explore a powerful reframe for Design and Technology education. Dominique shares why design isn't about being "creative," but about structured problem solving—and why every teacher is already doing this every day in their classroom. The conversation explores the importance of studio-based learning, the

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 90: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2026/03/11

What if behaviour management isn't really about managing behaviour at all? In Episode 90 of the Bridge Building Podcast, Stephen Anderson speaks with Caroline Blackley about a different way of understanding classroom behaviour — one grounded in human decision-making, cognitive load, and the relationships that shape learning spaces. Caroline brings a wealth of experience from education, disability support, autism advisory work, prisons, youth detention, and years of professional learning with

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 89: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/12/03

In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast, Stephen chats with Emil Zankov, President of DATTA South Australia and a driving force behind the explosive growth of VEX Robotics competitions across the state. Emil shares his journey from an early-career teacher discovering the power of robotics to leading a statewide movement that now involves more than 20 schools and over 100 teams. He discusses how robotics competitions provide belonging, motivation, and purpose for students who might otherwise

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 88: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, we explore a powerful idea emerging from Victoria: placing industrial design students into school workshops as paid technicians to support teachers, enrich student learning, and build a new pipeline of future Design & Technologies educators. Stephen Anderson, QCHDF, speaks with Peter Murphy from RMIT about how the program works, why design students are so eager to participate, and what this model could mean for addressing the national teacher shortage. Peter also discusses his

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 87: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/11/05

Join Stephen Anderson in conversation with Primrose Kombanie, an inspiring design educator at Glasshouse Christian College on the Sunshine Coast. Primrose shares her remarkable story — from her upbringing in Zimbabwe and studies in textile sciences, to her transition into design teaching in New Zealand and Australia. She speaks passionately about changing classroom culture, connecting with industry partners, and helping students see design as a way of thinking, not just making. It's a warm,

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 86: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/10/22

In this conversation, host Stephen Anderson speaks with Danielle Ruddock, Design and Technology Teacher at Beenleigh State High School, about her work bringing design thinking into the primary classroom. Danielle shares strategies for integrating design thinking into HASS and Science, drawing on the Eight Ways of Learning and principles of Universal Design for Learning. She reflects on how introducing students to creative problem-solving early helps them transition into secondary design subjects

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 85: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/08/27

In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, Stephen Anderson sits down with Andrew Scott, co-author of the Design for QCE textbooks and an experienced industrial design educator. Andrew unpacks the challenge of helping students use their time productively in design projects—whether in high school or university. Drawing on years of teaching first-year design, he explains why structure, constraints, and collaboration are key to unlocking creativity and progress. What

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23:15

Bridge Building Podcast Episode 84: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, Stephen Anderson chats with Mark Agnew, a former industrial plumber now teaching Industrial Technology and Design at Mabel Park State High School through Queensland’s Trade to Teach program. Mark explains how the program helps experienced tradespeople transition into teaching, the challenges and rewards of working in a diverse school community, and the importance of building relationships with students. He also shares

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 83: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/07/30

Episode Overview In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, we celebrate the extraordinary career of DATTA QLD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Terry Grieger. With over three decades of service to Design and Technologies education, Terry has turned classrooms into creative workshops where theory meets real-world problem-solving. Terry shares how he brought CNC milling to Far North Queensland in the 80s, built working printing presses with his students, and even ran

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 82: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/07/16

In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, we sit down with Tracy Sheen, a digital innovator and author of AI and You: Reimagine Business. Tracy shares her incredible journey from tinkering with electronics as a child in rural Queensland to becoming a mentor for businesses navigating the AI revolution. With AI transforming industries from hospitality to education, Tracy offers insights into how teachers can equip students with the skills needed for a workforce

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Bridge Building Podcast Episode 81: Datta Podcast:...

DattaQueensland"s podcast ·

2025/06/04

Episode Overview In Episode 81 of the Bridge Building Podcast, host Stephen Anderson previews two inspiring sessions from the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference. Margaret O’Brien, CEO and co-founder of Young Change Agents, is our Friday morning keynote. She shares how design and technologies education can be a springboard for young people to solve real-world problems and create social impact. Margaret offers a powerful call to action for teachers as mentors, changemakers, and facilitators of “FLARN”—failing

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