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Podcast: New Books in Education
Episode: The Power of Play in Higher Education: A Conversation with Alison James
Description: Why are academics encouraged to be rigorous and exhausted, instead of innovative and engaged? What learning outcomes are we sacrificing by being so serious? Dr. Alison James joins us to share insights from her research and practice of emphasizing play in higher education. This episode explores:
How having fun can strengthen problem solving skills and learning outcomes.
Why higher education doesn’t take play, creativity, and fun seriously enough.
What led her to prioritize play when other educators weren’t.
A discussion of her books The Value of Play in Higher Education, and The Power of Play in Highe...