Literature, Laughter, and Learning
Is it possible to review a favourite book in 2 minutes - and give tips on teaching in 4 minutes? Absolutely! Join me, for laughs and learning as we sail the ocean of great books and wander the many worlds of teaching.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
QUICK QUIZ! Book to TV adaptations of Crime and Mystery novels
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
6 questions taken from 6 well known crime and mystery novels, which have all been adapted to tv
-Famous motives
- Famous locations
- Famous names from mystery and crime
Questions and answers in one podcast.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUIZ! Famous characters, lines, and plots
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
6 questions about 6 classical books
-Famous characters
- Famous locations
- Famous lines from well known books
Questions and answers in one podcast.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Love to read: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (improved sound)
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
A re-uploaded review with improved sound - talking and gushing about this compelling tale of love found, love given, and lives lost during the French Revolution.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Love to read: Perfume by Patrick Süskind
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
A disturbingly brilliant story of obsession and the pursuit of the elusive.
Interested in history?
Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
What questions should concern the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment? What is the future for educators in an AI world?
Interested in history?
Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
What is or should be the purpose of AI within the world of learning? And what is the role of the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment?
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Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well:
Restless Times in History
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Love to read: Kingmaker: Broken Faith by Toby Clements
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
A novel set during the medieval turmoil that was THE WARS OF THE ROSES
Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well:
Restless Times in History
Monday Sep 18, 2023
FILM REVIEW: Oppenheimer
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan tells the story, the triumph, and the tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer as he led the Manhattan Project and changed they way of war.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Love to read: Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
The lengths people will go to keep long forgotten truths from those they love - and those, they fear
A novel ny Ngaio Marsh
Previous book talk on another Ngaio Marsh novel:
Night at the Vulcan
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Love to read: Shroud for a Nightingale by PD James
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Author, PD James, conjures up a compelling atmosphere in a nursing school, which hides secrets and lies best kept from the keen eyes of Inspector Adam Dagliesh.
Adapted as a mini-series, this book is an excellent suspense novel.
Reading, laughing, learning