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Meet Jack Taylor, Senior Software Engineer at Discovery Education. In this special episode, Jack discusses with Ian and Andrew the ways he designs and builds software solutions for the classroom.

This episode also raises real world parallels with the design processes that Jack and his colleagues go through when creating solutions and the kinds of approaches we can take in the classroom. The group discuss computational thinking, design thinking, the 4Cs of learning and other skills based aspects of learning in the classrooms of today.

Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com

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Meet Jack Taylor, Senior Software Engineer at Discovery Education. In this special episode, Jack discusses with Ian and Andrew the ways he designs and builds software solutions for the classroom.

This episode also raises real world parallels with the design processes that Jack and his colleagues go through when creating solutions and the kinds of approaches we can take in the classroom. The group discuss computational thinking, design thinking, the 4Cs of learning and other skills based aspects of learning in the classrooms of today.

Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com

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47. The Digital Breakfast Club - how can digital resources help children make a good start to the day? 11:56

6 weeks ago11:56

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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 to build confidence through motivating digital learning tasks can help children make a great start to the day. Ian and Andrew discuss ways we can provide opportunities for children to access resources that may not be available to them at home, particularly in more relaxed informal ways. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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46. Meeting the Need - How can we provide the most adaptable support for children with different levels of need? 12:25

9 weeks ago12:25

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In this episode Ian and Andre 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 added quickly and efficiently to provide juts the right level of scaffolding at the right time. How do you use digital to address different levels of educational need? Which resources work best for you and how do you adapt them? Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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45. Hitting the Ground Running - How can digital resources help early career teachers? 13:09

9 weeks ago13:09

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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 they can be adapted to suit your own needs, both of which can be really valuable in terms of professional growth. How has digital supported your development? Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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44. Connecting Classrooms - How can working with pupils provide PD opportunities? 12:00

17 weeks ago12:00

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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 provide the chance for a teacher to step back and see how an approach can work with their children in their school. Do reach out to us if you think that this sort of approach would benefit your school - we can then discuss the best options for you. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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43. Over the 4Cs and Far Away - Why are the 4Cs essential in the classroom? 15:33

19 weeks ago15:33

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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, creativity and critical thinking. They also consider how it can be really helpful for children to recognise their growth in these areas and to become more conscious of them in learning and life. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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42. Hometime - How can digital support the continuity of learning at home? 21:52

22 weeks ago21:52

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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 consumer (D2C) team, here she works closely with families to ensure they get the best out of digital resources in a home setting. Maddy shares with Ian and Andrew some of the ways we can adapt resources, and how parents and carers can utilise them to really enable children to take ownership of their learning, which in turn boosts their confidence and progress. They also share thoughts around how schools can ensure their is a 'continuity of learning' between home and school and how digital can be at the heart of this. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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41. Looking to the East - Regional special with David Trendell - Discovery Education consultant and teacher. 14:01

22 weeks ago14:01

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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 teacher and senior leader who is now one of our team of school advisors, focusing on schools in our East region They discuss some of the ideas, opportunities and activities being provided by Discovery Education both locally and nationally. Our team support schools right across the country and are available to support you and your colleagues with ideas, guidance and resources, through video calls, webinars, face to face events and via email. If you subscribe to any Discovery Education products you will have a member of the team assigned to support you personally - please do share their details with colleagues. You can also reach out to the team using this link . Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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40. Go West - Regional special with Alex Smith and Curtis Dziamka-Waters - Discovery Education consultants and teachers. 30:18

22 weeks ago30:18

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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 Alex and Curtis school advisors for the West region and both former teachers. They discuss some of the ideas, opportunities and activities being provided by Discovery Education both locally and nationally. Our team support schools right across the country and are available to support you and your colleagues with ideas, guidance and resources, through video calls, webinars, face to face events and via email. If you subscribe to any Discovery Education products you will have a member of the team assigned to support you personally - please do share their details with colleagues. You can also reach out to the team using this link . Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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39. Software and Engineering Special - How can effective software engineering impact learning in the classroom? 20:03

22 weeks ago20:03

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Meet Jack Taylor, Senior Software Engineer at Discovery Education. In this special episode, Jack discusses with Ian and Andrew the ways he designs and builds software solutions for the classroom. This episode also raises real world parallels with the design processes that Jack and his colleagues go through when creating solutions and the kinds of approaches we can take in the classroom. The group discuss computational thinking, design thinking, the 4Cs of learning and other skills based aspects of learning in the classrooms of today. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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38. Crossing Platforms - How can we make effective use of different digital tools to support learning? 10:18

26 weeks ago10:18

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There are a wealth of different digital tools and platforms available to teachers, many of which can work effectively as a standalone resource, however combining different tools can enhance their impact and allow for richer, deeper learning experiences. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways tools with different purposes can be combined to create more impactful lessons. How for example can video, Augmented Reality and shared documents support writing when used together? Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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37. Review, Reflect, Clarify - How can digital support effective plenary sessions? 11:54

26 weeks ago11:54

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Plenary sessions provide a great opportunity for children to reflect on their learning, to consolidate understanding, apply new knowledge and address misconceptions. Digital tools and resources can provide lots of flexible ways to enhance these crucial parts of the learning process. In this episode Ian and Andrew share their ideas for how digital resources can be used effectively at the end of a lesson or during reflection time. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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36. Audience Participation - How do webinars support your professional development? 12:15

30 weeks ago12:15

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In terms of professional development, the days of waiting for a course to be offered and teachers booking time out of school have long gone - now we as teachers we can access professional development in multi-modal hybrid formats. Webinars are one such method - but how can we make the best use of them and when are they most effective? In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss how webinars can be effective and look at the ways we design and deliver these to maximise their value. At Discovery Education we offer PD in a wide variety of formats to suit different needs and purposes - get in touch with your School Success Advisor to access the PD which works best for you and your colleagues. schoolsupport@discoveryed.com Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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35. Days to Remember - Exploring the use of Calendar Picks. How can we connect children's learning to important days throughout year? 11:10

30 weeks ago11:10

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One way of connecting the real world to children's learning across the curriculum is to make links to events, festivals, anniversaries and special days. Our 'Calendar Picks' provide a wealth mini-lessons linked to events throughout the year. Whether you are celebrating Harvest Festival, recognising Eid Ul Fitr, exploring the events of D-Day, participating in Road Safety Week or remembering Holocaust Memorial day there are lots of choices across the whole year, with around 80 events covered - with versions for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 included in Espresso! Find them in your Key Stage Home Page. Ian and Andrew discuss some of these and the ways these events can impact on children's learning throughout the year. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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34. Close Encounters - Another Spotlight on Strategies Special. How do strategies improve the use of digital? 10:50

30 weeks ago10:50

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Another Spotlight on Strategies special. Join Ian and Andrew as they discuss the use of the 'Close Encounters' strategy and explore other ideas for enhancing learning with effective strategies linked to digital resources, which are designed to develop children's skills. Espress users can access all of our SOS resources here Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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33. Content Creation Special - Meet Sophie Withey teacher and a key part of our talented production team 18:09

30 weeks ago18:09

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In this special episode Sophie Withey shares with Ian and Andrew the ways in which digital content is produced and the careful thought processes which go in to ensuring they enhance classroom practice. Sophie is one of our senior producers building the content which is used by children and teachers across the world. As a teacher herself Sophie talks about how this work is rooted in her own classroom experience. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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32. 'Learning is something you do!' - How can digital increase learner agency in inclusive ways? 10:49

36 weeks ago10:49

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For educators in the modern classroom inclusion is at the forefront of our minds. It is essential that each child is helped to feel valued for who they are and what they are. Digital resources can ensure that children are supported and challenged in ways that meets them at the point of need, thus ensuring they feel a sense of agency over their learning, especially when they find something challenging. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss ways in which digital tools and resources can be used to empower children whatever their individual needs or challenges are. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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31. Motivating and excelling - How does professional development differ from training and how do we harness its impact? 14:41

36 weeks ago14:41

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In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some of the features of effective professional development. Andrew suggests that professional development 'should be motivating and not just for the motivated.' Which in turn means successful PD creates commitment and excellence not simply compliance or competence. PD comes in many form but relevance, immersion, reflection and active participation in tasks and discussions all contribute to positive outcomes for teachers by connecting new ideas or approaches to the reality of their classrooms and teaching style. All of this helps teachers to find 'THEIR right answer' not 'THE right answer.' Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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30. Flex, Iterate, Adapt and Collaborate - How can digital support and improve lesson planning? 9:02

36 weeks ago9:02

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There are a wealth of ways in which digital tools can support planning. The ability to adapt our planning (including content provided by others), enables us to iterate our lessons as we seek better outcomes and more personalised learning. Collaboration within and beyond school can further develop this, all of which results in much more flexible learning sequences and a more accurate match to the needs of our pupils. Ian and Andrew discuss some of these options and look at ways we can maximise the value of lesson planning. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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29. Time for Phonics Special - Our full Phonics conversation with Sophie in one place. 36:02

41 weeks ago36:02

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In this special extended episode dedicated to Phonics, Ian and Andrew meet Sophie Pickles, Early Years expert, instructional designer and part of the team behind the Time for Phonics DfE-validated SSP programme. Sophie begins by outlining 'the why' behind Time for Phonics and gives us the lowdown on how it was created. Next Sophie discusses with Ian and Andrew the importance of Phase One phonics, how they impact on children's ability to make secure progress with phonics. She highlights ways we can support progress and how we can provide a solid foundation for children's future success. The conversation continues with Sophie sharing ideas for interventions, acceleration and remediation, looking at how these can be supported by digital tools and resources. Finally, Sophie shares her thoughts and insights on the benefits of different forms of classroom grouping. She also talks to Ian and Andrew about what research suggests and how digital can provide flexibility to support the needs of each cohort. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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28. One for all or all for one? - What are the benefits and challenges of different groupings for phonics? 10:13

42 weeks ago10:13

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Our fourth Phonics special episode explores ideas around grouping and streaming. Sophie shares her thoughts and insights on the benefits of different forms of classroom grouping. She also talks to Ian and Andrew about what research suggests and how digital can provide flexibility to support the needs of each cohort. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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27. Phonological Safety Nets - How can we support children if they are struggling with phonics? 10:31

42 weeks ago10:31

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In this third Phonics special episode Sophie discusses ways we can support children who may struggle with phonics. She shares ideas for interventions, acceleration and remediation with Ian and Andrew, looking at how these can be supported by digital tools and resources. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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26. A Solid Foundation - Are Phase One Phonics essential? 10:07

42 weeks ago10:07

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In our second Phonics special episode Sophie discusses with Ian and Andrew the importance of Phase One phonics, how they impact on children's ability to make secure progress with phonics. Sophie highlights ways we can support progress and how we can provide a solid foundation for children's future success. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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25 -Bringing Phonics to Life - How can 'Time for Phonics' support children to succeed with phonics? 10:25

42 weeks ago10:25

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In this first special episode dedicated to Phonics Ian and Andrew meet Sophie Pickles, Early Years expert, instructional designer and part of the team behind the Time for Phonics DfE-validated SSP programme. Sophie begins by outlining 'the why' behind Time for Phonics and gives us the lowdown on how it was created. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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24. Level Playing Fields - How can digital resources support and promote inclusivity? 9:06

42 weeks ago9:06

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Inclusive learning and creating equitable access to learning are essential considerations for all teachers to ensure all their pupils can succeed. In this episode Ian and Andrew explore some of the ways digital tools and resources can support with inclusion and equity. Flexibility, adaptability and access to authentic relatable experiences are just some of the ideas covered. They explore ways to support children to be consistently working in their zones of proximal development, which in turn promotes increased engagement and progress. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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23. Up North - Regional special with Jonny Thelwell - Discovery Education consultant and teacher. 18:03

42 weeks ago18:03

18:03

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 Jonny Thelwell a school advisor for the North region and former teacher. Jonny shares with us some of the ideas, opportunities and activities being provided by Discovery Education. Our team support schools right across the country and are available to support you and your colleagues with ideas, guidance and resources, through video calls, webinars, face to face events and via email. If you subscribe to any Discovery Education products you will have a member of the team assigned to support you personally - please do share their details with colleagues. You can also reach out to the team using this link . Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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22. Walled Gardens - How we can create safe spaces for digital exploration in order to develop critical thinking? 10:34

45 weeks ago10:34

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Online safety is of course a major concern for parents, carers and educators as we try to ensure our children can participate fully in the digital world and benefit from the huge learning opportunities it affords. This week, Ian and Andrew share their thoughts, ideas and experiences concerning online safety. In particular they explore ways to give children appropriate levels of independence to develop the critical thinking skills needed to recognise the voracity of information and content they are experiencing. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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21. Devices in Hand - How can we ensure greater equity with access to digital devices? 9:53

45 weeks ago9:53

9:53

Access to digital devices can have a huge impact on the ways children can learn using the power of digital. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some options for ways to increase availability and access to devices, in order to ensure greater equity. Andrew also shares some of his experiences working with vulnerable refugee communities in the Middle East and discusses some possible lessons we can learn from these challenging situations. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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20. Time for Phonics - Why are digital resources effective in supporting children's phonological development? 10:39

46 weeks ago10:39

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Phonics are the foundation for literacy and learning. A secure understanding of phonics is essential and requires a range of effective resources to teach, reinforce, embed and, where needed, remediate this crucial aspect of learning. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways digital resources can support here, including whole class, group or independent work, how they can support interventions, work at home and also their potential for older children with additional needs or who are new to English. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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19. Heading South West - Regional special with Ellie Fraser 9:35

46 weeks ago9:35

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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 Ellie Fraser a school advisor for the South West region and former primary school teacher. Ellie shares with us some of the ideas, opportunities and activities she is involved with in her area. Our team support schools right across the country and are available to support you and your colleagues with ideas, guidance and resources, through video calls, webinars, face to face events and via email. If you subscribe to any Discovery Education products you will have a member of the team assigned to support you personally - please do share their details with colleagues. You can also reach out to the team using this link . Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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18. Maintain the Momentum - Why does digital provide rich support for the continuity of learning? 10:39

48 weeks ago10:39

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Carefully deploying a range of digital resources can help to support the continuity of learning by making effective links between home and school, providing opportunities for children to secure, develop and apply their learning. This includes keeping children engaged through holiday periods. Ian and Andrew discuss a range of ideas and options - from the use of gamification to support skills practise to more creative ideas like designing apps in DE Coding, or using our free Sandbox AR app to create exciting immersive learning experiences with Augmented Reality. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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17. A Great Start - How can digital provide options for daily starter activities? 9:39

48 weeks ago9:39

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Most teacher like to start the day with purposeful activities to get children thinking as they arrive in class. Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways digital resources can provide a wide range of options to make these starter tasks rich and engaging, whilst also saving teacher time. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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16. Just in Time - How can digital resources save teacher time whilst enhancing children's learning? 11:50

48 weeks ago11:50

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A key measure for the value of a digital resource is - "Will it improve children's learning?" However this goes hand in hand with - "Will it save me time as a teacher?" If the answer is 'yes' to both of these questions then we can be sure the resource is truly valuable to us as teachers. Ian and Andrew discuss how we can evaluate resources with examples of assets that deliver on both. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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15. Surround Sound - How can children's senses be used to enrich learning opportunities? A Spotlight on Strategies Episode 9:32

48 weeks ago9:32

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Ian and Andrew are back to discuss some more teaching strategies which can enhance teaching and learning through the use of digital resources. This time they focus in particular on the use of senses to help children to think and connect to learning in richer, deeper ways. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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14. A Rewarding Experience - How can we increase pupil engagement by using targeted rewards through digital resources? 11:47

51 weeks ago11:47

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One of the powerful benefits of digital learning resources is that they can provide a wealth of opportunities for children to receive immediate feedback and can be rewarded for their engagement and personal progress. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some of the benefits of rewards and feedback and how they can really support children's agency in learning. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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13. Solution Seekers and the Infinite Library - Why do enquiry based learning approaches build skills and knowledge? 11:53

51 weeks ago11:53

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Enquiry based learning can be a really effective way to create deep learning experiences for children, this requires us to formulate questions that spark curiosity and inspire children to seek the solution to a problem or understand a topic in real depth. Digital resources can provide access to so many sources of up to date sources of multi-modal information to support this kind of learning. Ian and Andrew consider some of the ways that we can build skills and knowledge in rich, flexible and adaptive ways through an enquiry based approach. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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12. What's the Plan? - How can digital resources support flexible lesson planning? 10:15

51 weeks ago10:15

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As teachers we all develop our own style, we also know our children best and so it is essential that lesson planning is flexible and enables us to create unique experiences in the classroom. Digital resources can have a real impact on the ways on which teachers can plan in flexible ways best suited to their classroom. Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways we can plan in flexible, adaptive and responsive ways meaning we can address the needs of our pupils as effectively as possible. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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11. Seeing the Whole Picture - Why do images have such an impact on children's learning? 9:18

51 weeks ago9:18

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Digital images can be used in so many flexible ways to inspire learning, they can spark curiosity, develop critical thinking or provide contexts for making connections between learning. In this episode Ian and Andrew consider some of the ways images can be used in the classroom to provide rich learning opportunities. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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10. Rising to the Challenge - Why do scaffolded challenges inspire learning and engagement? 10:00

1 year ago10:00

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Carefully scaffolded challenges, usually with defined criteria for success and reward, can be a great way to motivate children and increase their engagement in their learning. Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways we can use challenges to support learning, including how this can also develop connections with families and carers. Examples of Challenges include: Time specified challenges where children are asked to complete a defined task or tasks by a certain date or across a particular time period. Creative tasks with a clear brief, where their work is submitted and shared. Group challenges where children collaborate to produce something. Rewards usually form an integral part of a Challenge - such as certificates, badges, celebration events, prizes etc. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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9. What's On The Calendar? - How do important events across the year support children's learning? 10:59

1 year ago10:59

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Across the year there are lots of events that schools connect to, these may include religious festivals, charity appeals, awareness raising days or memorials to events in the past. Ian and Andrew discuss ways these can used to enhance learning, drive cultural capital and enable children to make connections between their lives and the experiences of others. Espresso's 'Calendar Picks' for EYFS, KS1 & KS2 can be a great way to bring these events into the classroom with easy to use ready-made lessons. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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8. The Skills Ecosystem - Why is collaboration central to the skills we need to build? 11:19

1 year ago11:19

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Building children's skills is an essential part of our work in the classroom. The 4Cs are a particularly important set of skills we need to build to prepare our children for their futures. Communication Critical Thinking Creativity Collaboration In this episode we consider how collaboration fits in to this eco-system and explore ideas for building this essential skill. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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7. In the Moment - Why does adaptive learning have an impact on differentiation? 10:59

1 year ago10:59

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This time we discuss how Adaptive Learning is the differentiation of the digital age, and how we can start to use it effectively in the classroom. Key its use is the way we can adapt in the moment for each learner. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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6. Adding Source - How does the News develop critical thinking? 10:36

1 year ago10:36

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In a complex world it is essential children have the skills to understand the events and issues that affect them. Ian and Andrew discuss some of the benefits of engaging with real world news, with a particular focus on how this helps to develop their critical thinking skills. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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5. 'We didn't do any work today' - Why is engagement central to learning? 10:00

1 year ago10:00

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With so many options available to us, what are some of the best ways to engage children in their learning? Ian and Andrew share their thoughts on some great ways to ensure children are engaged in order to deepen their learning. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com…

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4. Beyond the TV on Wheels - How can video create a secure foundation for learning? 12:43

1 year ago12:43

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With access to so many digital videos how can we maximise their benefit for children's learning? Ian and Andrew discuss some of the ways that video can be used to enhance learning in your classroom. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com

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3. Digital Yoghurt Pots - 'Spotlight on Strategies' 12:58

1 year ago12:58

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Ian and Andrew share some of their favourite, easy to implement, teaching strategies. There are plenty of other ideas in Discovery Education's Spotlight on Strategies collection. Please email us with questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com

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