Classroom Connect

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

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  

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

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  

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

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  

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

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  

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

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 

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

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 

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

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  

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

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