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DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 89: Datta Podcast: Emil Zankov: Building Community and Transforming Students Through VEX RoboticsIn 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 disengage — often transforming attendance, confidence, and learning habits. We also look at what makes VEX both accessible and scalable, why te...
2025-12-0328 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 88: Datta Podcast: Growing the Future: Design Students as Technicians with Peter Murphy (RMIT)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 long-term vision for the learning area — including university partnerships, teacher training pathways, the need for more research in Design & Technologies, and what it...
2025-11-1919 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 87: Datta Podcast: Teaching Beyond the Boxes with Primrose KombanieJoin 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, engaging, and thought-provoking episode about education, creativity, and courage in teaching. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.
2025-11-0522 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 86: Datta Podcast: Bringing Design Thinking into Primary Classrooms with Danielle RuddockIn 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 with greater confidence and flexibility. As part of DATTA QLD's Professional Learning Series, Danielle will be leading an in-person workshop, Design Thinking in the...
2025-10-2215 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 85: Datta Podcast: Structuring Design Education with Andrew ScottIn 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 You'll Learn in This Episode: How to structure design projects to keep students moving forward Why co...
2025-08-2735 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 84: Datta Podcast: From the Tools to the Classroom – Mark Agnew on the Trade to Teach JourneyIn 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 an extraordinary story about creating adaptive tools for a legally blind student—demonstrating that inclusion and ingenuity go hand in hand....
2025-08-1323 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 83: Datta Podcast: Celebrating a Legacy of Hands-On Innovation with Terry GriegerEpisode 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 radio-controlled yacht regattas—all while nurturing critical thinking and ingenuity. As he approaches retirement, Terry reflects on the joys an...
2025-07-3029 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 82: Datta Podcast: Reimagining Education for an AI-Driven Future with Tracy SheenIn 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 where roles are rapidly evolving. She challenges us to rethink traditional education, emphasizing adaptability, critical thinking, and responsible...
2025-07-1636 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 81: Datta Podcast: Agents of Change – Social Impact & Storytelling with Margaret O'Brien and Natasha RatajczekEpisode 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 and learning. Natasha Ratajczek from the Queensland State Library joins us to discuss their free, state-wide programs that bring re...
2025-06-0418 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 80: Datta Podcast: Innovation in Education – Previewing the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference with Michael Mikhail and Jacqueline NiblettEpisode Overview In Episode 80 of the Bridge Building Podcast, host Stephen Anderson previews two powerhouse sessions from the upcoming 2025 DATTA QLD Conference (June 19–20, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre). He's joined by Michael Mikhail, a Melbourne-based engineer and fibre laser innovator, and Jacqueline Niblett, a University of Queensland educator who's bringing creative firepower to the classroom. Together, they represent the exciting blend of industry, innovation, and education shaping this year's conference. This episode is packed with practical insight for educators in design, technologies, engineering, and business. Tune in to hear what's in store—and why you don't w...
2025-06-0420 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 79: Datta Podcast: Previewing the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference with Sally Lawrence and Leighann Ness-WilsonEpisode Overview Stephen Anderson fuels excitement for the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference in Episode 79, recorded on May 5 and 7, 2025, with Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi educator Sally Lawrence and QUT PhD researcher Leighann Ness-Wilson. This episode previews their June 19 sessions at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, offering insights for design and technology educators. Sally and artist Lesley Gordon Morabalista Warraba dive into Aboriginal tools, fibres, and plant uses, linking cultural knowledge to design. Leighann shares her work on the engineering syllabus and PhD insights on teacher confidence at the conference dinner. Stephen ties it together with reflections on teaching, making this...
2025-05-2221 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 78: Datta Podcast: Kicking Off the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference Series with Justine Hawkins and Wayne van den BosEpisode Overview Stephen Anderson launches the 2025 DATTA QLD Conference Series in Episode 78, recorded on April 28 and 30, 2025, with design educators Justine Hawkins and Wayne van den Bos. This episode previews their June 20 sessions at the DATTA QLD Conference, offering a sneak peek into practical tools and syllabus updates for design and technology teachers. Justine shares her passion for fashion and textiles, detailing workshops on drawing soft furnishings and a discussion on Year 10 design courses. Wayne, a syllabus co-writer, unpacks assessment changes, a new IA1 template, and innovative unit sequencing. Stephen ties it all together with his own teaching...
2025-05-0922 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 77: Datta Podcast: Launching the 2025 Teacher Excellence Awards with Cleveland State High StudentsEpisode Overview Stephen Anderson sits down with five Year 11 and 12 students from Cleveland State High School to launch the 2025 Teacher Excellence Awards and Service to Design and Technology Education Award. Recorded on March 26, 2025, this episode celebrates the educators and supporters shaping design and technology education in Queensland. The students share heartfelt stories about teachers who go above and beyond—think quirky sayings, passionate literature lessons, and collaborative classrooms. Stephen also shares a gem from his own past: an English teacher who wove Jake and The Fatman into Macbeth. Plus, get the full scoop on how to nominate a...
2025-04-2314 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 76: Datta Podcast: Virtual STEM and Rural Wins with Tim from Roma State HighEpisode Overview Stephen Anderson sits down with Tim Bateup, a STEM teacher from Roma State High School, who's kicking goals in rural education. Recently awarded a $10,000 Toyota STEM scholarship, Tim's headed to London to bring back fresh ideas for his Southwest Queensland students. From his roots in digital technologies to pioneering virtual lessons in the Queensland Virtual STEM Academy, Tim shares how he's bridging the gap for kids in the bush. We explore his gypsy-like teaching journey, the power of virtual learning, and why country life beats the city chaos any day. Key Topics Discussed
2025-03-2619 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 75: Datta Podcast: Bringing Scientists to School with Emmanuelle Buecher HallIn this episode, Stephen Anderson sits down with Emmanuelle Buecher Hall, a science teacher at Mansfield State High School in Brisbane. A former marine biologist who's researched jellyfish in South Africa and sailed the world with her family, Emmanuelle now brings real scientists into her school to spark curiosity in students. Stephen first heard her speak at the Future of Education Conference, then organized a trip for his Nanango students to attend one of her after-school science talks—a trip that left a lasting impression. We dive into her journey, her innovative incursions program, and how she's inspiring the ne...
2025-03-1224 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 74: Datta Podcast: Design & Engineering Workshops at QUT with Keith AlexanderIn this episode, Stephen Anderson chats with Keith Alexander, Student Engagement Coordinator at QUT's Faculty of Engineering. Keith shares how QUT opens its doors to high school students through design and engineering workshops, offering hands-on experiences that align with school curriculums. From speed sketching to future city planning with Lego, these workshops inspire creativity and problem-solving. We also touch on what's coming for teachers—like professional development and micro-credentials—and practical tips for bringing students to campus. Key Topics Discussed Design Workshops: What Students Can Expect Keith walks us through a typical QUT design workshop—think s...
2025-02-2621 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 73: Datta Podcast: Supporting Woodwork Teachers with The Woodwork CampIn this episode, we sit down with Aaron Madritsch, a woodwork teacher from Mullumbimby High School in NSW and the creator of The Woodwork Camp. We discuss the challenges facing woodwork teachers today, particularly with the increasing number of out-of-area teachers stepping into the workshop, and how well-structured resources can make a real difference. Aaron shares his journey in developing video-based instructional resources and detailed project plans to help students work independently while supporting teachers in delivering effective, hands-on lessons. Key Topics Discussed 🔹 The Need for Better Woodwork Teaching Resources Many schools struggle to...
2025-02-1228 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 72: Datta Podcast: Inspiring Future Educators Through Design Thinking with Leighann Ness WilsonIn this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, we chat with Leighann Ness Wilson, a designer-turned-educator with a passion for fostering creativity and innovation in education. Leighann shares her journey from growing up in rural Nanango to designing workspaces across the globe and, ultimately, to teaching and researching how design thinking can transform teaching practices. Currently completing her PhD, Leighann focuses on empowering pre-service teachers to embrace design thinking as a core component of their pedagogy. She offers insights into the challenges of teaching design in schools and why it's critical for...
2025-01-2924 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 71: Datta Podcast: Introducing The New Executive - Carol-Anne Durkin (President) Jamie Lay (Secretary)Today I am thrilled to be introducing you to the new executive of the Queen. Today I am thrilled to be introducing you to the new executive of the Queensland chapter of the Design and Technology Teachers Association.
2024-11-2927 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 70: Datta Podcast: Building Bridges for New Teachers with Hamish CranitchIn this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast, host Stephen Anderson is joined by Hamish Cranitch, an inspiring young teacher whose journey is a testament to resilience and passion in the teaching profession. Hamish, new to teaching design and navigating the challenges of a workshop environment, shares his experiences as he transitions from a different subject area and learns the ropes of hands-on, technical instruction. Hamish is fortunate to be surrounded by a supportive network of experienced teachers who are eager to help him succeed. But as Stephen highlights, this level of mentorship isn't available to every...
2024-11-1221 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 69: Datta Podcast: A Mission to Grow the Design Field with Zoe KeidgeWelcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, host Stephen Anderson interviews Zoe Keidge, an inspiring designer-turned-teacher and the recipient of the 2024 Queensland Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Fellowship. Tune in as Zoe shares her journey from design into teaching and her passion for expanding the design industry in new and innovative ways. Episode Overview: In this session, Zoe Keidge gives us a glimpse into her life as both a creative and an educator. As one of only 12 people awarded the prestigious 2024 Queensland Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Fellowship, Zoe t...
2024-10-1621 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 68: Datta Podcast: Building a School Recycling Facility with Martin BannardWelcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, host Stephen Anderson sits down with Martin Bannard, a robotics and design teacher who's tackling a monumental project with his year 10 design class: setting up a school-sized recycling facility. About This Episode: Martin Bannard describes himself as a teacher who approaches design and technology from an unconventional angle. His optimism—what he humorously calls "horrendously pathologically optimistic"—is driving a project that's both ambitious and inspiring. In this episode, you'll hear the story of how Martin is guid...
2024-10-0429 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 67: Datta Podcast: A fireside chat with Phillip MurdochWelcome to the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades! In this episode, Stephen Anderson sits down with Phillip Murdoch, a fellow design and technology teacher who is on a mission to foster collaboration in education. About This Episode: When Stephen returned to teaching in 2017, he noticed a significant issue: teachers often work in isolation, contrary to the collaborative learning environments we aim to create for our students. Phillip Murdoch is tackling this problem head-on with his podcast, where he interviews fascinating individuals about various aspects of teaching. In This Episode, You Will Learn:
2024-09-0431 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 66: Datta Podcast: ringing History to Life with Augmented Reality - Steve MuirIn This Episode: We continue our focus on creativity by featuring an inspiring conversation with Steve Muir, a Humanities teacher who is breaking the mold in Hervey Bay. Despite the stereotype that Humanities is all about sitting and reading, Steve is doing things differently. He's using iPads and augmented reality to make history come alive for his students. What You'll Learn: How Steve uses augmented reality to create immersive learning experiences, like giving students a virtual tour of the Colosseum while they walk around the school oval. Why Steve's claim...
2024-08-2424 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 65: Datta Podcast: Creativity with Jamie Gerlach.Over the course of this year I have come to the belief that our subject area if done well is a haven for the generation of creativity, and the concern we have is that when training our teachers there is little or no emphasis on how to teach this creativity or design thinking. Today, I am talking to Jamie Gerlach from 4C transformative learning and I love how he explains it. Creativity as a process. Creativity is a process, when you think of it like that all sorts of possibilities arise.
2024-08-0730 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 64: Datta Podcast: Prototyping 101 with Megan DeteringToday, I am honoured to be talking to a simply sensational teacher who began her life as a automotive designer and what can I say she is doing some great things for her students. I ran across her on linked in where she was telling of a method she uses to show how important prototyping is when designing. The conversation runs at a few tangents, from the marshmellow challenge to Elon Musk but, I am sure there are some gems in here for you. Prototyping is one of the things, I think many do badly. Megan and I discuss...
2024-07-1731 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 63: Datta Podcast: Featuring Elanor Lewis, Winner of the 2023 US National High School Design CompetitionToday, I am speaking with Terri Quinn, now Terri is the program manager for the Technologies Teacher Pathway Program. Today she will share a bit about the program and how she is taking steps to help fix the teacher shortage we have in this state Rosie. If
2024-07-0518 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 62: Datta Podcast: The Future of Education Summit with Scott Millar & Megan King.Right off the back of a very successful Datta conference and quite frankly I am seriously excited about the future of education, I have the pleasure of spending some time with two sensational educators. Scott Millar and Megan King will spearhead a conference in July called the "Future of Education Summit" and you are just about to hear that they base this future on giving our students access to and the ability to practice and use those 21st-century skills. And one of the staples of their methods is design thinking. Now I do give Scott a bi...
2024-06-1935 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 61: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Rashan Senanayake and Nadia StenWelcome to the Bridge Building Podcast from Technology to the Trades. I am Stephen Anderson and this is session number 61. Well, it's just one week to go and today I bring you the last two, of the speakers that I've been able to track down for a chat. First up we have Rashan Senanayake talking about one of the conference favourites. One of the hot topics around the world as he puts it, but this time from a different angle. He'll be looking at general AI as it relates to design. Next up we have a teacher coming to...
2024-06-0514 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 60: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Phillip Canalise and Rowan CahillWe are getting really close now. Just two weeks to go until this years annual DATTA conference and today it is all about engineering. I get to speak to a couple of really smart teachers about the challenges of teaching senior engineering. First up is Philip Canalise who is leading a tutorial on how to use inventor to run all of the numbers and create digital prototypes and second we have Rowan Cahill who will be leading a discussion for teacher of engineering. Two sensational teachers sharing with our community. You can meet both Rowan a...
2024-05-2924 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 59: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Tim OsbourneI just love this time of year. Running up to our annual conference I get to chat with some the most passionate teachers about something that is near and dear to their heart. It is invigorating, it is inspirational, sometimes a little intimidating but I wouldn't miss it for the world. My guest today is Tim Osbourne who fits neatly into the inspirational and mildly intimidating category, is sadly is speaking at the same time as me, so I am looking for a volunteer to carry one of my cameras into the room and record it for me. The t...
2024-05-2211 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBRIDGE BUILDING PODCAST EPISODE 58: DATTA PODCAST: Conference Presenter Series – Leanne Cameron and Brett DascombeAs I record this, we have about one month to go. It has been and will be my pleasure to speak with many of the presenters at this year's conference and today I am really in a bit of a quandary because these two speakers are not only had my absolutely rapt attention, but they are both talking at the exact same time and that is also the same time I have promised to attend another presentation. At 1.55 on the last day of the conference there is just a smorgasbord of sensational speakers. And cheers to the committee for d...
2024-05-1527 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 57: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Deirdre Dennys & Andrew NichollsOver the next several weeks it is my pleasure to speak with many of the presenters at this year's conference and today, we will chat with 2 of these speakers. First is Deirdre Dennys who is leading the workshop Designing spaces for diversity, inclusion and participation: The Corner Cafe Project. Then we spend some time with Andrew Nicholls discussing the two presentation he will be leading on the second day. Design Drawing and then WHS in Design and technology learning spaces. What a great experience it was chatting to these sensational teachers. Deirdre positively glowed when she spoke about her ye...
2024-05-0825 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 56: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Introducing Kellie King and Malcolm LeeOver the next several weeks it is my pleasure to speak with many of the presenters at this year's conference and today, we will chat with 2 of these speakers. First is Kellie King who is leading a workshop names Design Thinking and the user experience. Then we spend some time with Malcolm Lee discussing his presentation using Lightburn the laser software. Have a listen, hear a bit about both of the presentations and I'll be back next week with more sensational presenters. At this year's annual conference at the Brisbane convention centre from the 13th to the 14th of J...
2024-05-0119 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 55: Datta Podcast: Conference Presenter Series – Generating Creative ConfidenceOver the next several weeks it is my pleasure to speak with many of the presenters at this year's conference and today, only because I am just back in town and my head has not stopped spinning which means I have not had time to organise someone else you get to hear from me. On the Thursday at 1.55 and the workshop is Generating confidence. Have a listen, hear a bit about it and I'll be back next week with a new and sensational presenter. At this year's annual conference at the Brisbane convention centre from the 13th to the 14...
2024-04-2411 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 54: Datta Podcast: Teach Meet on the 15 May moving from 8.4 to version 9Welcome back to week 1 term 2 2024 and today I have Rory Johanson who is leading this terms DATTA teach meet. So if you are in the position that I think most of us are changes are happening and those changes are all around the move from version 8.4 to version 9 of the technologies syllabus which is why we have called this teach meet to be held on May the 15th from 4.30 to 6.00pm Sharing good practice in 2024 looking at the ACARA version 9 syllabus for technologies. So how about we get Rory in to let us know all about it. And just b...
2024-04-1714 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 53: Datta Podcast: Designing people out of their homes.My original thought for today was to talk to a young designer about his thoughts on how he see's design working against the people of New York and a bit about a Google program that he has been accepted into that is training young people to work in that field. Francis Bazil is that young designer and he is quite simply a very impressive young man, so we did talk about what I was hoping to in the first fifteen minutes or so. Then things started on a bit of a tangent and then another w...
2024-03-1334 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBRIDGE BUILDING PODCAST EPISODE 52: DATTA PODCAST: TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS THE RACE BEGINS.Today, I am speaking with a few experts in the field. What field I hear you ask. The field of knowing just what a great teacher is and who are the best people to talk about what to expect from a great teacher, well students of course. So today I am talking with one of the students from the hive program at the museum here in New York and Francis Bazil who is the hive mentor and a design student at FIT. Now there is a reason for this because in this episode we will be launching the race...
2024-02-2314 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 51: Datta Podcast: The Hive @ Cooper Hewitt Design MuseumThe show, this first term of 2024 will probably have a different feel to it because quite unexplainably I have been awarded the Queensland Cooper Hewitt fellowship and am spending 12 weeks working at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. My aim is to create an introductory program to design teaching that will compliment the ITD teacher pathway program which is offering a pathway for teachers of other areas to come across to our side. Today, I'm speaking with Kirsten McNally and Nadia Kim who are two of the educators at Cooper Hewitt and pr...
2024-02-0719 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBRIDGE BUILDING PODCAST EPISODE 50: DATTA PODCAST: ANDREW DEVOY – TIME TO FLYToday, I'm speaking with Andrew Devoy. Andrew is the well, what we in the department call a head of department technology at the Marist college in Ashgrove and if you were to look back at the list of guests on this show you will see Andrew's name as one of the very first. There is a reason I want to have him back and that comes down to a very simple question. When I as him what exciting things are happening at you school, his eyes light up, he starts to speak and I can guarantee you there are al...
2023-11-0818 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 49: Datta Podcast: Shantell Nelson – Australian Hydrogen Grand Prix WinnersShantell is a Maths teacher and I am going to try not to hold that against her mainly because of what a sensational thing she is doing with her students. She has guided 5 of her students through the building and racing and winning the inaugural - that means first ever - Australian Hydrogen Grand Prix.
2023-10-1814 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 48: Datta Podcast: Jamie Lay - Joineded DATTA - Managing our Design Student AwardsToday, I'm speaking with Jamie Lay, Jamie is one of our young design and technology teachers who is stepping up and has joined DATTA and taken the responsibility for managing our design student awards which is what we are going to talk about today, but before we begin, I have just spent my weekend watching some very competitive voung people racing around a track in Nunda for 16 hours over night and finishing at 7.00 am. This competition is incredible to see. Kids working hard to be as good as they can be. Sadly I am not seeing it enough in t...
2023-08-0214 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 47: Datta Podcast: Tony Grudinski – Conference Speaker – Classroom Robotics.Today, I'm speaking with Tony Grudinski who kinda does the same thing I do, recording information that is, the difference being that his stuff is so interesting that he is looking into using artificial intelligence to publish his videos in many different languages. I am telling you that now because it is something we don' talk about in our chat and I don't think he is going to talk about it at the conference either, but I may be wrong. You see Tony is a robotics Guru and that is the focus of his conference presentation and I have to...
2023-06-0712 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 45: Datta Podcast: Vinesh Chandra – Conference Speaker – New Design Workbook Today, I'm speaking with Vinesh Chandra now. Vinesh and his co-author, Basil Slynko, are talking to us at this year's conference. You can see them on the first day. My ears pricked up right from the start when I found out that they taught together an eternity ago in one of my old stomping grounds. That's Bundamba and Ipswich many years and many textbooks later, they are here to introduce a new design workbook that has taken a generation of experience to produce, probably perfect for those new to our area, the ones that are coming in from...
2023-05-2413 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 44: Datta Podcast: Beth Welden – Conference Speaker – Tree to Timber to Table.Today, I'm speaking with Beth Welden. Now, Beth is talking to us at this year's conference, and you can see her on the first day. She is talking about our sustainable future using timber and I have to say the few minutes we had together made me realise that I am sadly lacking in my understanding of where our timber comes from and what its influence is. If you are like me this presentation is a must on the first morning of our conference. Thank you Beth, I did learn plenty and looking forward to lots more!
2023-05-1711 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 43: Datta Podcast: Mike King – Datta Conference 2023Today, I'm speaking with Mike King. Now, Mike is talking to us at this year's conference,and you can see him on the first day. And if you really want to see, you may have to push me out of the way, because I'll be sitting right up the front, ready to go. Now, over the last few years, he has worked with his students to build some major technology projects,from scrap metal statues to caravans to electric vehicles.This is just a preview, a quick chat to let you know what to expect in just a few...
2023-05-1009 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 42: Datta Podcast: Daniel Spat – Conference Dinner Speaker – Qld. Chair Design Institute of Australia.Today, I am speaking with Daniel Spat, now Dan is the Queensland chair o the Design Institute of Australia, a working designer at Integral and the speaker at our conference dinner on Thursday evening the 15th of June. Dan is in a rather unique position to talk to what is needed for our kids to aim for a career in and Design. Quite an insightful chat, I know it has me looking at the way I am doing things. Oh before we start don't forget to look around your staffroom because you may be sitting right beside this year T...
2023-04-2620 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 41: Datta Podcast: Are you sitting next to the next DATTA Teacher Excellence Award winner.Today, I am speaking with Jamie Lay and not to hear about some of the incredible things he has done, though he has done some pretty impressive things. No today we are talking about one of the teachers in his staffroom, the design and technology teacher of the year for 2022, Carol Anne Durkin. Now there is a reason for this because in this episode we will be launching the race for the 2023 teacher excellence awards. And Jamie is going to give us an insight into the type of person that deserves to be celebrated in this way. Because quite si...
2023-03-2212 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 40: Datta Podcast: Hydrogen Cars Racing Towards a Sustainable Future.Today, I am speaking with Mark McMullin and we are going to chat about a brand new competition pitting schools against schools with the aim of growing fabulous young people who are gaining skills for this new world of renewable energy. But before we get to I, I would like to tell you about it after our chat. You see mark spends an awful amount of time working with these kids outside of school hours to extend them and help them grow and with the craziness of the world we live in, and the profession we have chosen, that f...
2023-03-0224 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 39: Datta Podcast: Pedal Prix Qld, What's ahead for 2023Today, I am speaking with two of the organisers of our Qld Pedal Prix events for 2023. We will be chatting about the sport, how it was affected by Covid, how we have lost some of our oldest and much-loved races and how we are moving into the future with a goal to make it bigger and better than ever before. I hope you enjoy our chat, I sure did. Thank you John and Graham, I loved every moment of it. Website for more information: https://pedalprixsuperseries.com.au/
2023-02-0816 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 38: Datta Podcast: DATTA Qld Teacher of the year: Carol Anne DurkinToday we are speaking with DATTA Qld Teacher of the year Carol-Anne Durkin. We get to know her some more and suck in the excitement she exudes for this subject area of ours. She actually started teaching design before she left school. As a senior she was writing lesson plans and taking the role of prac teacher at her school. We also get to talk about the things she sees as important for the future of our subject areas. I hope you enjoy our chat, I sure did. Thanks Carol, for the...
2022-10-1918 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 37: Datta Podcast: How would you spend 2 Million DollarsToday we ask the question, what would you do with 2 million dollars. Carol Flikweerk from James Nash High in Gympie has been given funding to upgrade the technology facilities at her school. So I thought would be a good Idea to hear just what changes she is going to make and just for the fun of it we invited Corey Gieskens from ferny grove to join the chat and give his thoughts too. Corey is one of the people I look up too in our subject area and his school was upgraded just before he arrived, badly, so he c...
2022-09-0729 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 36: Datta Podcast: Chelsea McLean – An Eye-Opening Look at the Circular Economy and Design.Chelsea Mclean is an advocate for and leader in the move towards a change in the way we look at design into the future. The push towards a circular economy is one way to change the direction of climate change and frankly our ability to live comfortably or at all on this planet. Chelsea was the Saturday key note speaker at our conference this year and I have to admit I was expecting a fluffy interview that basically came down to we will need to recycle more. Yep got that totally wrong. Join me for an eye-opening tal...
2022-08-2417 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 35: Datta Podcast: With Roslyn Richards, HOD of Technology at Wynnum State High School for 30 YearsRoslyn Richards is the HOD of Technology at Wynnum State High School and has had the job for nearly 30 years. When I heard that she has over seen the transformation of her subject area I just knew I had to sit down for a chat and hear some of the things that she has seen and just how much things have changed. So glad I did, she is just the type of boss I wish I had. I hope you enjoy this, I sure did. Thanks Roslyn, for the chat!
2022-07-2717 minDattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 34: Datta Podcast: With Roslyn Richards, HOD of Technology at Wynnum State High School for 30 YearsRoslyn Richards is the HOD of Technology at Wynnum State High School and has had the job for nearly 30 years. When I heard that she has over seen the transformation of her subject area I just knew I had to sit down for a chat and hear some of the things that she has seen and just how much things have changed. So glad I did, she is just the type of boss I wish I had. I hope you enjoy this, I sure did. Thanks Roslyn, for the chat!
2022-07-2717 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 34: Datta Podcast: With Peter MurphyToday, I am speaking with Peter Murphy. Now it seems to be a staple on this show to talk to people who are trying to get more teachers into our area and today is another step along that path. Peter Murphy is ex chair of the DFATTA Australia and now lecturer at several universities teaching design. But most importantly for us has started running a design masterclass for Queensland teachers. This is a program that has been running for a few years in Victoria and I think was the only thing that Victoria had to offer to D&T t...
2022-06-0117 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 33: Datta Podcast: With Chris Smith Deputy Principal of Blackwater State High
2022-05-0418 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 32: Datta Podcast: F1 In Schools With Rowan CahillToday, I am speaking with Rowan Cahill, now Rowan is the Regional Co-Ordinator for the F1 in schools north Queensland. Today we will talk about the program and some of the sensational benefits students gain from being a part of it. I hope you enjoy our chat, I sure did. Thanks Rowan, for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of...
2022-03-0218 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 31: Datta Podcast: Technologies (ITD) Teacher Pathway Program With Terri QuinnToday, I am speaking with Terri Quinn, now Terri is the program manager for the Technologies Teacher Pathway Program. Today she will share a bit about the program and how she is taking steps to help fix the teacher shortage we have in this state Rosie. If you are a HOD looking for staff or a teacher wanting to move across into our field, this is a worthwhile listen. I hope you enjoy this chat, I sure did. Thanks Terri, for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the p...
2022-02-1422 min
2021-11-2417 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 29: QLD Pedal Prix Back In 2022To keep this podcast going, I need your help.Today, I am speaking with John Joyce, now John Heads up the Queensland Pedal Prix Super Series. Today, we will be chatting about the 2022 series and all of the great things that are ahead for the competition. It is nearly two years since the kids at my school have had a chance to race and I just can't wait for next year. I hope you enjoy this chat, I sure did. Thanks to John, for all he does for the competition! About the Bridge B...
2021-11-1011 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 28: Design and Technology in Primary SchoolToday, I am speaking with Jodi Perkins, a teacher from a little town called Wandoen in the south west. Now I met Jodi earlier in the year and was delighted to hear what she is doing. Virtually every other teacher that I have spoken to about design and tech in primary school has said that it is simply to hard. Now that is not the case here. I hope you enjoy this chat, I sure did. Thanks to John, thanks Jodi for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is th...
2021-10-1315 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 27: Vocational Pathways at Shailer Park High SchoolToday, I am speaking with John Barnes and Matt Davis from Shailer Park State high and the way they run their vocational programs is just brilliant. With six separate pathways heading for quite specific vocations. The kids are trained well and the local community and industry is loving it. I hope you can take something away from this chat, I sure did. Thanks to John and Matt for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all o...
2021-09-0119 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 26: ITD Course Organiser from Central Queensland UniversityToday, I am speaking with ITD course organiser from the only university in Queensland to offer Design and Technology as a component of their bachelor of Secondary Education. Brad Connolly has some exciting news if you know, like I do, a Tradie that would like to teach, but can't because four years to complete a degree is just way too much time away from a pay packet. I hope you find this as exciting as I did. Thanks to Brad for the chat! Resources and Downloads Professional Development: https://www.cqu.ed...
2021-08-1821 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 25: Steven Somerfield and the Universal Router GuideToday, I am speaking with Design and Technology teacher of teachers, Steven Somerfield from New South Wales. When it comes to design this teacher puts his money and several years of his time where his mouth is. He saw a need to make one of the tools we use in design safer and easier to use. We had a great time and I hope you enjoy my conversation with this inspirational teacher from New South Wales. Thanks to Steven for the chat! Resources and Downloads Website: https://www.universalrouterguide.com.au/...
2021-08-0318 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 24: Simon Tilley DATTA Australia Teacher of the YearToday, I am speaking with DATTA Australia's Teacher of the year. We talk of problem solving, checking cattle feed and simply stunning stem days. We had a great time and I hope you enjoy my conversation with this inspirational teacher from Western Australia. Thanks to Simon for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and manipulating a multitude of materials of...
2021-06-2316 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 23: Monique Dalli DATTA President Part 2Today, I am speaking with Monique Dalli. This is the second half of our chat from earlier in the year and we take a deep dive as problem solvers into some of the problems we have in our subject area. We are talking the lack of training, mentors and growing DT teachers. In Monique's words we need to take narrow and sharp focus to use our problem-solving skills in the turbulent times ahead. We are in safe hands with this inspirational teacher at the helm of DATTA Australia. Thanks to Monique for the chat! ...
2021-06-1117 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 22: FPV Drone Flight With MJ RaatzToday I am speaking with MJ Raatz. MJ is the Head of department for Digital technologies and Business at Forest Lake High and when I heard about some of the things he is doing, I just had to have a chat. He really is an innovative teacher and today I am drilling him about FPV drone flight and how he is adding using it in his year 10 classes. I hope you enjoy this chat. What an inspiring teacher MJ is. Thanks to MJ for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast
2021-06-0117 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 21: Robotics Rule The SchoolToday, I am speaking with Thomas Oliphant. Tom is the Vex Robotics Australian Teacher of the year for 2021 and a finalist for the South Australia STEM teacher of the year too. It is not hard to see why. Tom runs an extracurricular program which brings 60 students from all year levels and thirty percent girls back to school twice a week to design and build robots. Working together three of his teams qualified for the world championships last year and two of those teams are back again this year. What an inspiring teacher Tom is. Thanks t...
2021-05-1218 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 20: DATTA Has A New President - Part 1 With Monique DalliMonique is the new President of the DATTA Australia and she is simply incredible to talk to. It is just amazing to see someone who lights when she talks about our curriculum. Our chat lasted twice as long as normal so I have cut it up into two parts. Today we discuss gender in our design workshop and then onto the continued transition to design and technology in our schools. The next part will come later in the term. She is an inspiring lady, I hope you think so too. Thanks to Monique for the chat...
2021-04-2814 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 19: Learning At The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art With Terry DeenToday I am speaking with Terry Deen who is the head of learning at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. QGOMA is planning to include design and tech teachers and students in a range of learning spaces in the future. Today we talk about the first one which along with another 40 or more teachers I was lucky to attend. We were given a behind the scenes insight and a guided tour of the gallery's exhibit. The Motorcycle – Design, Art, Desire. Thanks to Terry for the chat About the Bridge Building Podcast "This...
2021-04-2819 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 18: Design and Technology Week is Coming in June!Design and technology week is happening this year between the 14th and 18th of June. Taking point is Kirsty Cooper and in this episode she describes how we can give our students a reason to get excited about design. She shows a cracking way to spread it through your school and get all the kids involved. She has inspired me, I hope she does with you too. Thanks to Kirsty for the chat! About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD...
2021-03-1713 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 17: Come Fly with Me To The Future of Design and Technology With Simone BuckinghamJust imagine working with a group of young people who are so keen that they come in for hours every week to work on the coolest project. Simone Buckingham leads one of this type of teams at St. Columban's in Caboolture. An aerospace school that partners with the likes of Air Bus and Boeing with students looking for careers in the industry, what better way to gain skills and make your self stand out from the crowd than building a fully functional aircraft. 18 young people aided by many mentors and teachers are doing just that. It is ju...
2021-03-0315 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 16: The Future of Design and Technology With Scott SleapJust imagine teaching kids who are really well prepared for our type of learning, project learning fostering collaboration and communication, critical thinking and above all creativity. And to top it off preparing them for incredible careers in some of Australia's high growth industries. The space industry, cyber security, quantum computing or advanced manufacturing to name a few. This is what Dr. Scott Sleap from Newcastle Uni is foreseeing in our future as design and technology teachers. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks to Scott for the chat! About th...
2021-02-1620 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 15: Teaching Students To Literally Fly With Chris BarryJust imagine heading to school in the morning knowing that today you are going to soar. Chris Barry's students know exactly what that feels like. They know what it is like to be at the controls of an aircraft. Undertaking flight training at high school is a reality for these students in Victoria. Twice Victorian teacher of the year Chris is literally teaching his students to soar. Not just that, he is teaching them the skills required today to become an airline captain in the future. I think you will love it. You can...
2020-12-0817 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 14: Building Business in Grades Five and Six at Ambrose State SchoolToday, I am speaking with Matthew Williams from Ambrose State School. Just imagine being given the task to come up with a fully functioning business idea and to make a profit in just ten weeks. This mission was given to a class of 10, 11 and 12 year old students from Ambrose State School and more than half achieved the goal. Partnering with Startup Gladstone, ideas were generated, designs were created, cost analysis, marketability and on to sales, from cakes to lawn mowers and 3D printed ear savers, this is just a sensational story. I think you will...
2020-11-1113 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 13: How to Start a CO2 Racing Program With CO2 Guru Keith HolledgeToday, I am speaking with Keith Holledge the creator of CO2 racing here in Queensland. Well actually I am not doing that much talking, because Keith gave just so much knowledge, he simply didn't leave anything out. Starting next year Shaun, he sits next to me in the staffroom and is planning to start a CO2 design program with his year 9s and we asked Keith for his advice on how to do that. You will hear he did just that. Now this program runs nearly twice as long as my normal, but if you are c...
2020-10-2838 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 12: How To Keep Your Students Competing and Have Industry PayToday, I am speaking with David Capill, Head of Department Junior Secondary at Toolooa High just South of Gladstone. David is a primary school teacher stepping up to take on this role and he is just loving it. In particular the ties it has to stem and David hasn't held back. In this year, the COVID year, he has involved all five Gladstone High Schools, the Central Queensland University and a major employer from his town in an inter school drone challenge. Thanks to David for the chat Contact: Bre...
2020-10-1417 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 11: Geography Teacher, Brett Dascombe Prepares Students For SurveyingToday, I am speaking with Brett Dascombe, a geography teacher at Wavell State High and some of the stuff he does is just sensational. Why a geography teacher? Well Brett tells me that one of the careers he is preparing his students for is surveying and that overlaps with us just beautifully. We will be talking about spatial technologies, story maps, competitions, promoting students' work but the most important thing I got out of it all is that passionate teachers tend to turn out passionate kids. Thanks to Brett for the chat!
2020-10-0712 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 10: Picking Up A Bus Load Of Grade 5 Students For 2 Hours Of DesignToday, I am speaking with Rachel Warnes, the head of department ITD at St Columban's College in Caboolture. Now, one day a week Rachel heads out to the local primary school where she picks up a bus load of grade five students and brings them back for 2 hours of design. While these kids are learning to solve the world's problems, their teachers are getting an invaluable in-service that they take back to their own classrooms. Thanks to Rachel for the chat. Contact: Rachel Warnes Email: rwarnes@bne.catholic.edu.auDownloads: Sol...
2020-09-1512 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 9: Greg Smith Runs HPV Super Series That Our Kids Are Missing OutToday, I am speaking with trade teacher from Bundaberg High School Greg Smith. Greg runs the HPV Super Series which sees 200 human powered racing vehicles compete in 8 races across Queensland. Now, I though this was going to be a good news story about a new competition starting soon, but it wasn't to be. It is a talk about how COVID-19 has decimated one school sport this year and the difficulties that lie ahead. Our Kids missing out. Thanks to Greg Smith for the chat. HPV Super Series Website: h...
2020-09-0513 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 8: Very Talented Students Are Learning How To Grow Medicinal MaggotsIn this episode, I am speaking with 3 teachers from my school who have teamed up to guide some very talented students in a project that frankly makes my skin grawl. They are learning how to grow maggots as a part of a program with the Queensland's Virtual STEM Academy called Medicinal Maggots. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and manipulating a m...
2020-08-1914 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 7: With Senior Teacher from Ferny Grove State High School, Carol-Anne DurkinIn this episode, I'm speaking with Senior Teacher from Ferny Grove State High School, Carol-Anne Durkin. I first met Carol a few years ago when she was speaking at DATTA Conference on the Sunshine Coast and she is one impressive lady. And I reached out to see how she did during the COVID-19 lockdown. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and m...
2020-08-0915 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 6: Senior Teacher from Gladstone State High School and President of DATTA Queensland, Mark McMillanIn this episode, I'm speaking with Senior Teacher from Gladstone State High School and President of DATTA Queensland, Mark McMillan. Mark is one of those teachers who has had design success during the COVID-19 lockdown. He has had his students doing some pretty cool thing. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and manipulating a multitude of materials of design and divergent t...
2020-08-0911 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 5: With Sensational Britt Cleary, a Second Year teacher of Ferny Grove State High SchoolIn this episode, I'm speaking to the most sensational young lady, Britt Cleary, a Second Year teacher of Ferny Grove State High School. I contacted her expecting to chat about some great stuff she's been doing with virtual reality in the classroom. But didn't she had a surprise for me? She is heading up a STEM program where she invited 56 - years 8 and 9 students to tackle some truly outstanding environmental concerns using the United Nation's Sustainable Goals as the basis. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place w...
2020-08-0911 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 4: Head of Department Technology and the Vet Manager at Mountain Creek State High School, Andy WalpoleIn this episode, I'm speaking with the Head of Department Technology and the Vet Manager at Mountain Creek State High School, Andy Walpole. For the last ten years, Andy has run a very successful Vet program that had as 30% of his students find apprenticeships. He has taken a full 50% of his student school time and invested it in completing 4 certificate programs and many hours of work experience to achieve these results. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways I...
2020-08-0911 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Ep. 003: Winsolton State High School ITD and Trade Teacher, John JoyceIn this episode, I am speaking with an ITD and Trade teacher from Winsolton State High School. John Joyce has created a bit of a Goliath at Winsolton in a little over 18 months. He is gone from just learning about HPV (Human Powered Vehicles) to having a fleet of 5 and a team of 50 students competing over Queensland 6 times a year. Realising that there wasn't a race close enough to his school so he organised one. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect a...
2020-08-0914 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Ep. 002: With Nanango State High School Science Teachers Rebecca Abnett and Skye DouglasIn this episode, I am speaking with Rebecca Abnett and Skye Douglas, Science teachers from Nanango State High School. Every year the kids from Nanango host the most incredible day for all of the primary schools in the area where cars being raced, bridge being built and so many cool things. About the Bridge Building Podcast "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and manipulating a multitude o...
2020-08-0910 min
DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Ep. 001: Pilot Episode with Andrew Devoy - ITD Coordinator of Marist College AshmoreToday, I am speaking with the ITD Coordinator of the Marist College Ashmore, Mr. Andrew Devoy where we will discover something their students do that is pretty cool. ABOUT THE BRIDGE BUILDING PODCAST "This is the place where we dissect and then discover the many ways ITD teachers all over this country are using their passion to create passionate students. We talk of measuring and manipulating a multitude of materials of design and divergent thought, of creation with our minds and with our hands. And most of all, we talk of growing great y...
2020-08-0911 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson - The New NormalJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his insight about the New Normal.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2302 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson Having A Point Of View Specific To Your InvestmentJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his Point Of View Specific To Your Investment.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2308 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson - Disruptions In Residential And Retail DevelopmentJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his perspectives on Disruptions In Residential And Retail Development.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2306 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson - 5th Street Ventures - Acquiring And AdvisingJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares about 5th Street Ventures - Acquiring And Advising.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2303 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson - Redeveloping The Lax TerminalsJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his perspectives on Redeveloping The Lax TerminalsYou can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2304 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson talks about Community Redevelopment Agencies In Los AngelesJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his perspectives on Community Redevelopment Agencies In Los Angeles.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2302 min
The Brick+Work PodcastStephen Anderson's BackgroundJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his background.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2302 min
The Brick+Work PodcastThe Brick+Work Podcast, Stephen Anderson Full EpisodeJoin us for our 3rd Episode of the Brick+Work Podcast where Stephen Anderson, CIO of 5th Street Ventures shares his perspectives on LA Redevelopment and Real Estate Investment.You can watch more Podcast videos, please subscribe to our YouTube account:Brick Work -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAfrW_LLF-fdiuziwzAXnQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: work_brickLinkedin: Brick+WorkInstagram: brickworkla
2020-07-2327 min
Off The PitchOff The Pitch Ep. 1: SAFC offseason review & predictions for 2018In the very first episode of our new podcast Off The Pitch, host Stephen Anderson is joined by the newest Red Black 90 writer Aaron Marvel to discuss the following topics:
San Antonio FC's growth in the 2017 season in just their second year of existence.
Offseason moves and key signings by SAFC.
Thoughts on the brand new 2018 home kit.
Thoughts and predictions for SAFC's 2018 season.
2018-03-0500 min
The Holistic Practitioner PodcastTHP 027: Invisible Fitness With JJ FlizanesJJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was […] The post THP 027: Invisible Fitness With JJ Flizanes appeared first on Stephen Anderson.
2017-04-3000 min
The Holistic Practitioner PodcastTHP 011: Evan Brand, The Key to Getting A Lot of People Well Through Functional MedicineEvan Brand is a functional medicine practitioner who runs his virtual wellness clinic from home and helps people from all corners of the globe. Evan’s brand is Not Just Paleo, he has a very informative health blog, a fantastic podcast, 3 books, his own range of supplements, and underpinning all of this is his functional […] The post THP 011: Evan Brand, The Key to Getting A Lot of People Well Through Functional Medicine appeared first on Stephen Anderson.
2016-05-2800 min