Lots of stuff happening with the journal at the moment! We have 2 calls for papers for special issues, as well as our always open call (2025 conference presenters, why not write something up?), plus lots of recent articles published. Liz Cable and Laura Mitchell are guest editing a special issue on Table-top Games for …
Hello all, and welcome to our June update! We were at Strathclyde last week for one of our community meetings and lots of lovely things went on, from thinking about Psychological Safety to Lego Serious Play – you can get a flavour of them from the Padlet, or from Lynn Pilkington’s LinkedIn post. We try …
A Spring update from the PLA for you all! The daffodils are out, the hares are racing about the fields near me, and we’ve lots to share with you. Our next in person meet up is coming up soon and there aren’t many places left before we’re full, so get your place booked quickly now …
Hi all, welcome to our next (vaguely) monthly update! A bumper one for the start of February (yeah, I know it’s technically not February until tomorrow, but I’m away for 2 weeks!) First of all, for all you fellow procrastinators out there, the deadline for submissions to the annual Playful Learning Conference is Monday 3rd …
Welcome to December’s update from the Playful Learning Association! We recently had a lovely meetup at Exeter University in their fabulous Creative Quadrant on the theme of “playfulness on a budget”, see our last post for what went on, lots of lovely stuff there for your delight. Our next meetup will be an online one, …
Last week, 25 Playful Learners came together at the University of Exeter to explore the theme of Playfulness on a Budget. Over two days, we shared ideas, experimented with low-cost playful approaches, and connected with a like-minded community. This blog post offers a quick snapshot of the event, but if you’re curious for more, check …
Exciting news – the Playful Learning Association has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). This is a real honour for us all as a group, recognising the difference our work makes. And you are all a part of it. This award recognises the significant contributions of the Playful Learning Association through the annual …
The Playful Learning Association is officially Excellent! Read More »
We’ve had a lovely bit of warm weather this week (though it’s currently raining today), fingers crossed we get a nice summer in August this year! There are a few bits to update you on, including future meetings, a look back to the recent Playful Learning Conference and the dates for next year, some ways …
Welcome to the latest PLA newsletter / round-up as we’re about to move into blazing June (please stop raining!!!). Lots of lovely things to share this time around, a bit too much to fit into one post, so please check out the links. Announcing our new co-Chair: Thank you Alex and hello Andy! Playfulness and …
Last week 30 Playful Learners met up at the University of York, to explore Hope and Playfulness. We defined Hope as relating most directly to climate change or sustainability but also extending to playfulness in learning about mental health and wellbeing, and in building community and support in education. This post is a summary of …
