34. Close Encounters - Another Spotlight on Strategies Special. How do strategies improve the use of digital?
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 ...
25 Okt 202410min
33. Content Creation Special - Meet Sophie Withey teacher and a key part of our talented production team
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...
25 Okt 202418min
32. 'Learning is something you do!' - How can digital increase learner agency in inclusive ways?
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 ens...
13 Sep 202410min
31. Motivating and excelling - How does professional development differ from training and how do we harness its impact?
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.' ...
13 Sep 202414min
30. Flex, Iterate, Adapt and Collaborate - How can digital support and improve lesson planning?
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 ou...
13 Sep 20249min
29. Time for Phonics Special - Our full Phonics conversation with Sophie in one place.
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...
5 Aug 202436min
28. One for all or all for one? - What are the benefits and challenges of different groupings for phonics?
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...
2 Aug 202410min
27. Phonological Safety Nets - How can we support children if they are struggling with phonics?
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,...
2 Aug 202410min
