Sep 28, 202649 min
In this episode Mike, Mark and Rebecca take to the floor to ask whether the feedback dished out by the judges on Strictly Come Dancing is actually a surprisingly good model for educators. We look at what makes feedback...
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Pedagodzilla
Hosted by Mike Collins · education · EN-US
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The learning and teaching podcast where we pull apart pedagogic theory, research and practice - and try to understand it through the far more enjoyable lens of geeky films, TV, books, games and comics.
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What is Pedagodzilla about?
The learning and teaching podcast where we pull apart pedagogic theory, research and practice - and try to understand it through the far more enjoyable lens of geeky films, TV, books, games and comics.
Who hosts Pedagodzilla?
Pedagodzilla is hosted by Mike Collins. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
What has Pedagodzilla covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Is the feedback on Strictly a fab-u-lous model for educators?" (28 September 2026, 49 minutes), "Does Stand By Me put us on the right track for embodied learning?" (28 August 2026, 41 minutes), and "Would an AI Learning Design have helped the Sorcerer’s Apprentice?" (31 July 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Pedagodzilla publish?
Pedagodzilla publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 55 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Pedagodzilla?
Booking probability for Pedagodzilla is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pedagodzilla requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pedagodzilla's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Pedagodzilla?
The strongest fits for Pedagodzilla are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Pedagodzilla has an education audience.
About the host
Mike Collins hosts Pedagodzilla, an education podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 28, 202641 minIn this episode (we’ve gone back and counted them, this is number 59 of our pop culture pedagogy mash-ups!) Rebecca and Mark chat with Richard Treves, a fellow Learning Designer and Educator and member of the...
Jul 31, 202652 minHow can we ensure students are equipped to deal with AI? What are the benefits of incorporating AI awareness into our learning designs? What are the risks? How can we get the floor cleaned more easily without getting...
- Jun 26, 202635 min
This episode is one recorded from last year but which seems to have fallen through the cracks. We spoke to John Lean of Manchester Metropolitan University about the niche cultural phenomenon called football. We’re...
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An Odyssey through virtual reality
Aug 18, 202557 minS0A few firsts for this episode. This is the first regular episode where Mark took over the lead host role – he’d previously hosted only the on tour episodes before. It’s also the first one recorded specifically so our...
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Jul 18, 20251h 1mS0Ever built a LEGO spaceship with Will Ferrell that looked nothing like the instructions?Ever let students take the reins and steer your curriculum off-road?Ever wondered if those two things are basically the same? In...
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What is the Magic Circle?
Jun 12, 202522 minS0🎲 Ever pretended to be a halfling bard in a lesson?🧠 Ever gamified a class and called it “learning design”?✨ Ever desperately tried to make your teaching feel a bit more f***ing awesome? Then you, dear listener, may...
Apr 18, 202549 minS0In this episode Mike is joined by Jo Dyer, Director of Learner and Discovery Services at The Open University as we talk about cakes, bakes and how the OU makes (distance learning). Mike’s been working at the OU (The...
Apr 11, 202544 minS0In this episode Mike C and Mark C are joined by Associate Professor at Durham, Dr Richard Crossman (author of the Infinite Diversity, Finite Combinations blog) and Senior Learning Designer at The Open University Mark...
Jan 24, 20251h 3mS0Hold onto your butts! In this episode Mike is joined by learning designers Paul Astles, Catriona Matthews, and Hayley Johns to answer the sustainably silly question: “What can Jurassic Park teach us about embedding...
- Dec 3, 202443 minS0
Fast cars or magic mushrooms would have been a better clickbait title for this. Damn our ethics. In this episode we’re joined by the fab Luke Pearce to talk about linear and nonlinear learning, and which might be best...
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What can vintage detective shows Columbo and Murder She Wrote tell us about good intended learning outcomes?
Oct 14, 20241h 6mS0In this episode Mike is joined by the OU’s own Tom Olney to discuss their love of detective shows and the seed of all good learning design, Learning Outcomes. You’ll find some of the papers Tom references here:Kennedy...
Aug 2, 202425 minS0We did a live show! And it worked! In May 2024, to celebrate the launch of our book we travelled to Aberystwyth University (Mike’s alma marta) at the invitation of friend of all edu professionals, Mary Jacob. As well as...
Jun 14, 202449 minS0In this episode we revisit social constructivism, expand on the ideas around it – and work out how the council of Elrond use it to destroy the One Ring. You’ll be able to hear the clinking of chains in the background as...
Nov 3, 202358 minS0In this episode we’re joined by the fab Dr Elliott Spaeth to discuss UDL (universal design for learning), the least played game in the world D&D (Dungeons and Dragons), and how it’s possible to get halfway through an...
Sep 22, 202341 minS0Ye gods, we recorded this episode a year ago, a year ago! That’s how far behind we are with our editing. Shameful. In this episode we discuss much loved snuggly sunday blanket TV show All Creatures Great and Small...
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How does the Zone of Proximal Development make you a better parkour murderer in Assassin’s Creed?
Aug 4, 202346 minS0It’s been a while since we’ve done an old style Mike and Mark jobby – remember when these were all we did? We’re tackling ZPD! Everyone’s favourite flipping long way of saying graspable learning. And we’re bouncing it...
May 26, 202357 minS0Ye gods the end is coming! Grab your go-bag, a cricket bat and join Mike, Mark and Dr Laura Mitchell as we break down how thinking about thinking can help you go to the bathroom safely as the world comes to an end...
Apr 14, 20231 hourS0In this episode we’re joined by the fabulous Dr Jane Secker and Chris Morrison from the Copyright Waffle Podcast, where we revisit The Muppets, communities of practice – and share in the experiences in actually sitting...
Mar 17, 202343 minS0We are once again joined by the fab Sheila Webber, information literacy officiando, as we reminisce over the fabulousness of Supermarionation shows gone by, and ask ourselves – what is and makes a Learning Organisation...
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