Edufuturists Edufuturists #303 - Make It Real with Leonie Briggs
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome another Crown House Publishing author, Leonie Briggs, the director of Amaze Lab, to discuss the future of education, particularly in the realms of STEM and STEAM. Leonie shares her journey from veterinary practice to education, her passion for creating engaging learning experiences, and her new book, 'Make Your Own Rainbow.'
The conversation explores the importance of creativity, play, and real-world applications in learning, as well as the community engagement efforts of Amaze Lab.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
01:36 Meet Leonie Briggs and Amaze Lab
04:24 The Journey to Amaze Lab
09:49 Exploring the Book: Make Your Own Rainbow
11:58 Real-Life Applications of STEM and STEAM
17:05 The Importance of Play in Learning
20:32 Linking Subjects: The Case for STEAM
27:05 Community Engagement and Workshops
28:41 Quickfire Questions Ben & Steve x
Grab a copy of Leonie's book, Make Your Own Rainbow
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve x
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