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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 202410min
9. What's On The Calendar? - How do important events across the year support children's learning?
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 disc...
10 Maj 202410min
8. The Skills Ecosystem - Why is collaboration central to the skills we need to build?
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. Communicati...
3 Maj 202411min
7. In the Moment - Why does adaptive learning have an impact on differentiation?
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...
3 Maj 202410min
6. Adding Source - How does the News develop critical thinking?
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 p...
29 Apr 202410min
5. 'We didn't do any work today' - Why is engagement central to learning?
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 orde...
29 Apr 202410min
