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A ”Why To” Podcast from Discovery Education. Ian Rockey and Andrew Tidswell invite you to join them as they discuss practical and engaging ways to develop learning in the classroom.
Espresso and Doodle Learning hosts Classroom Connect, a education show with 60 episodes published.
Step into a lively podcast conversation where Nicky Smith walks Ian and Andrew through the moments where a teacher turns raw numbers into real change. From the first glance at RAG-coloured mastery maps to the small, deci
Classroom Connect welcomes special guest Nicki Smith, our Insight Manager, to reveal the story behind the numbers. In conversation with Ian and Andrew, Nikki walks us through how the teacher’s homepage becomes a map of p
Join Ian and Andrew as they discuss how to turn the everyday screen into a launchpad for curiosity. What starts as a sound-off video - looping as children enter the classroom - becomes a conversation starter, a memory ho
Ian and Andrew are lucky to work with lots of different schools in diverse settings with widely varying needs and experiences. In this episode they discuss how case studies created to share these experiences can be used
Ian and Andrew discuss some of the effective ways digital can help children to engage and make connections to prior learning quickly. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discover
In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss how collaborative conversations with teachers have a real impact on practice by making connections between digital resources and practical pedagogy. Please email us with your questi
Here at Discovery Education we are privileged to be able to connect to classrooms around the world both virtually and in person. In this episode Ian and Andrew share some of their learning derived from working with schoo
Ian makes most of his school PD visits on his bike - covering hundreds of miles as he does so! Join Ian and Andrew as they reflect on ideas and insights they have been gathering as they visit schools across the UK. This
We all know that sharing ideas really helps us all to grow as teachers. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss how this can work across schools and at a wider level by developing a partnership approach to professional de
We all know that holiday times and breaks from school routines can have an impact on children's learning. Learning loss can occur quite quickly when children are away from the day to day classroom environment, especially
Immersive technology, such as augmented reality, can utilise the senses to create learning experiences that were previously inconceivable. How about exploring a Mayan Temple in your school grounds, or walking around a sp
School Improvement Plans are essential to whole school development, Ian and Andrew discuss how we can use and adapt digital tools to support all aspects of school improvement. Key to this is being clear about how digital
In this special, extended episode Ian and Andrew meet our News and Topical Producer Ben Isaacs to explore how we can make news accessible and meaningful to children. He gives us some fascinating insights into how we actu
School Breakfast Clubs not only provide the chance for children to have a nutritious start to the school day can be a great way for children to access additional learning support. Just like a hearty breakfast the chance
In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss ways in digital resources can be used to support children with different levels of educational needs. We can provide flexible options where layers of support can be peeled back or a
As an early career teacher it is important to explore ways to build your own style and pedagogical approach, digital resources can provide lots of options. Not only can they provide models as starting points but often th
In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss how when we work with pupils - for example by delivering model lessons - we can provide opportunities for professional development for teachers. These sorts of interactions can prov
In this episode Ian and and Andrew discuss the importance and impact of the 4Cs both in the classroom and in children's lives and futures beyond. They explore opportunities for developing collaboration, communication, cr
Join Ian and Andrew for this special episode with guest Maddy Austin, where they discuss the use of digital resources at home, supported by parents and carers. Former teacher Maddy is a Product Lead in our direct to cons
At Discovery Education our advisory team work across the country in regions, developing a deep understanding of the schools we work with. In this special episode Ian and Andrew spend some time with David Trendell former
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