17. A Great Start - How can digital provide options for daily starter activities?
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 op...
21 Jun 20249min
16. Just in Time - How can digital resources save teacher time whilst enhancing children's learning?
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 ...
18 Jun 202411min
15. Surround Sound - How can children's senses be used to enrich learning opportunities? A Spotlight on Strategies Episode
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 t...
18 Jun 20249min
14. A Rewarding Experience - How can we increase pupil engagement by using targeted rewards through digital resources?
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 pe...
29 Mai 202411min
13. Solution Seekers and the Infinite Library - Why do enquiry based learning approaches build skills and knowledge?
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 sol...
29 Mai 202411min
12. What's the Plan? - How can digital resources support flexible lesson planning?
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 r...
29 Mai 202410min
11. Seeing the Whole Picture - Why do images have such an impact on children's learning?
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 episod...
29 Mai 20249min
10. Rising to the Challenge - Why do scaffolded challenges inspire learning and engagement?
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 s...
10 Mai 202410min
