Papers to Playlists
Papers to Playlists is a podcast which takes dense and often complex academic papers from a variety of disciplines and turns them into accessible, engaging, and digestible audio content you can listen to with ease.
Target Audience:
- Teachers seeking to incorporate cutting-edge research into their classrooms and schools
- Students looking to deepen their understanding of various subjects during their university studies
- The general public interested in accessible and thought-provoking content.
Episodes
16 episodes
Rethinking risk in HPE
Are we too quick to keep kids indoors in the name of safety? In this episode we explore why risk is not the enemy of learning, it’s a vital part of it. You'll hear why movement in unpredictable environments is essential for physical, socia...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:49
Start with the end in mind – Backward Design in HPE
Are your HPE lessons aligned, purposeful, and focused on real learning? In this episode I unpack the three key stages of backward design, identifying learning goals, designing authentic assessment, and planning meaningful learning experiences. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:42
Inclusion in HPE
What does it really mean to create an inclusive Health and Physical Education classroom? In this episode we explore how to design learning experiences where every student regardless of ability, background, or confidence, feels they belong. From...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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7:43
Age appropriate skill development
How do we know if a movement skill is "just right" for the age we’re teaching? In this episode we unpack the stages of motor development and explore why building strong foundations in the early years matters for confidence, cognition, and lifel...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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8:09
Assessment in HPE
In this episode we break down what meaningful, authentic assessment looks like in early childhood and primary classrooms. Discover how to gather evidence, make fair judgments, and support every child’s learning journey. Tune in and take the str...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:19
Bringing Policy to Life in HPE
In this episode, we unpack how national curriculum and education policies like the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: HPE shape what you teach and why it matters. A must-listen for student teachers and early career ed...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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7:45
The Heart of HPE
In this opening episode, we dive into what Health and Physical Education really is. HPE supports the development of healthy, confident, and capable children by focusing on movement, wellbeing, and positive choices. We’ll explore how HPE c...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:12
Nurturing a Digital Mindset
In this episode, we explore what a digital mindset really means and why it’s critical for students to move beyond simply using technology, to creating with it. We unpack how the Australian Curriculum: Technologies supports this shift, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:33
Using AI to Empower Digital Creativity in the Classroom
In this episode, we explore how teachers can embrace the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools to move students beyond passive screen time and into active digital creation. You’ll learn how to guide your learners to become ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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6:15
Tech, Screens and Play: Getting the Balance Right in Early Childhood
How should we really be using digital technologies in early childhood education? In this episode, we unpack the difference between ‘technology’ and ‘screen time,’ explore the latest evidence on child development, and reflect on how educators ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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6:55
Creative Technologies: Play, Purpose, and Learning in the Digital Classroom
In this episode, we explore how creative technologies can transform learning experiences across early childhood, primary and secondary classrooms. Discover how tools like digital cameras, tablets, digital storytelling apps and more can support ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:13
Emerging Literacy, Numeracy and the Role of Technology in Early Years Classrooms
In this episode, we explore what emerging literacy and numeracy look like in today’s early years classrooms, how students’ diverse experiences shape their learning, and how technology can support but not replace foundational literacy and numera...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:47
Building Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)
In this episode, we explore what a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is, why it matters for your professional growth, and how to start building one. You’ll hear practical ideas from using social media and online tools to connecting with mentors a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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8:12
Digital Footprint and Digital Citizenship
In this episode, we explore key concepts in digital citizenship from managing your digital footprint to teaching cyber safety and cyber ethics in the classroom. We also unpack the growing role of Generative AI in education, and why today’s teac...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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5:52
Learning theories and frameworks for teaching with technology
In this episode, we explore key learning theories including Connectivism and how they inform digital teaching practice. We also unpack two essential frameworks, TPACK and SAMR, that can help educators make purposeful choices about using technol...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:58
