Classroom Connect

By Espresso and Doodle Learning

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A ”Why To” Podcast powered by Espresso and Doodle. Ian Rockey and Andrew Tidswell invite you to join them as they discuss practical and engaging ways to develop learning in the classroom. Please email us with your questions, ideas or suggestions at classroomconnect@discoveryed.com

Episode Date
60. Measuring Success (part 2) - How can we turn classroom data insights into action? Data Special with Nicki Smith
Apr 20, 2026
59. Measuring Success (part 1) - How can we turn classroom data insights into action? Data Special with Nicki Smith
Apr 20, 2026
58. Think, Remember, Create - How can Video inspire deeper thinking and more secure learning?
Mar 16, 2026
57. A Case in Point - How do case studies support improvement in classroom practice?
Jan 16, 2026
56. Hitting the Ground Running - How do digital tools support children to re-engage with learning?
Jan 16, 2026
55. Making Digital 3D - How do we deepen the impact of digital resources through professional collaboration?
Jan 16, 2026
54. Around the World in 12 Minutes - How can we learn from colleagues around the world?
Oct 08, 2025
53. Professional Development on a Bike - What lessons have we been learning from recent school visits?
Oct 08, 2025
52. Partners in Learning - How does partnership working help us all to develop?
Sep 05, 2025
51. Here we go again! - How can we use digital tools to re-engage children after a break from the classroom?
Aug 29, 2025
50. Fully Immersed - How can immersive technology create multi-sensory experiences to inspire learning?
Aug 29, 2025
49. Striving to Improve - How can digital tools support your school improvement goals?
Aug 29, 2025
48. Making the News - SPECIAL EPISODE - How can we create and use news to engage children in the classroom?
Jun 12, 2025
47. The Digital Breakfast Club - how can digital resources help children make a good start to the day?
Apr 07, 2025
46. Meeting the Need - How can we provide the most adaptable support for children with different levels of need?
Mar 21, 2025
45. Making a Great Start - How can digital resources help early career teachers?
Mar 21, 2025
44. Connecting Classrooms - How can working with pupils provide PD opportunities?
Jan 24, 2025
43. Over the 4Cs and Far Away - Why are the 4Cs essential in the classroom?
Jan 10, 2025
42. Hometime - How can digital support the continuity of learning at home?
Dec 19, 2024
41. Looking to the East - Regional special with David Trendell - Discovery Education consultant and teacher.
Dec 16, 2024
40. Go West - Regional special with Alex Smith and Curtis Dziamka-Waters - Discovery Education consultants and teachers.
Dec 16, 2024
39. Software and Engineering Special - How can effective software engineering impact learning in the classroom?
Dec 16, 2024
38. Crossing Platforms - How can we make effective use of different digital tools to support learning?
Nov 18, 2024
37. Review, Reflect, Clarify - How can digital support effective plenary sessions?
Nov 18, 2024
36. Audience Participation - How do webinars support your professional development?
Oct 25, 2024
35. Days to Remember - Exploring the use of Calendar Picks. How can we connect children's learning to important days throughout year?
Oct 25, 2024
34. Close Encounters - Another Spotlight on Strategies Special. How do strategies improve the use of digital?
Oct 25, 2024
33. Content Creation Special - Meet Sophie Withey teacher and a key part of our talented production team
Oct 25, 2024
32. 'Learning is something you do!' - How can digital increase learner agency in inclusive ways?
Sep 13, 2024
31. Motivating and excelling - How does professional development differ from training and how do we harness its impact?
Sep 13, 2024
30. Flex, Iterate, Adapt and Collaborate - How can digital support and improve lesson planning?
Sep 13, 2024
29. Time for Phonics Special - Our full Phonics conversation with Sophie in one place.
Aug 05, 2024
28. One for all or all for one? - What are the benefits and challenges of different groupings for phonics?
Aug 02, 2024
27. Phonological Safety Nets - How can we support children if they are struggling with phonics?
Aug 02, 2024
26. A Solid Foundation - Are Phase One Phonics essential?
Aug 02, 2024
25 -Bringing Phonics to Life - How can 'Time for Phonics' support children to succeed with phonics?
Aug 02, 2024
24. Level Playing Fields - How can digital resources support and promote inclusivity?
Aug 02, 2024
23. Up North - Regional special with Jonny Thelwell - Discovery Education consultant and teacher.
Aug 02, 2024
22. Walled Gardens - How we can create safe spaces for digital exploration in order to develop critical thinking?
Jul 12, 2024
21. Devices in Hand - How can we ensure greater equity with access to digital devices?
Jul 12, 2024
20. Time for Phonics - Why are digital resources effective in supporting children's phonological development?
Jul 01, 2024
19. Heading South West - Regional special with Ellie Fraser
Jul 01, 2024
18. Maintain the Momentum - Why does digital provide rich support for the continuity of learning?
Jun 21, 2024
17. A Great Start - How can digital provide options for daily starter activities?
Jun 21, 2024
16. Just in Time - How can digital resources save teacher time whilst enhancing children's learning?
Jun 18, 2024
15. Surround Sound - How can children's senses be used to enrich learning opportunities? A Spotlight on Strategies Episode
Jun 18, 2024
14. A Rewarding Experience - How can we increase pupil engagement by using targeted rewards through digital resources?
May 29, 2024
13. Solution Seekers and the Infinite Library - Why do enquiry based learning approaches build skills and knowledge?
May 29, 2024
12. What's the Plan? - How can digital resources support flexible lesson planning?
May 29, 2024
11. Seeing the Whole Picture - Why do images have such an impact on children's learning?
May 29, 2024
10. Rising to the Challenge - Why do scaffolded challenges inspire learning and engagement?
May 10, 2024
9. What's On The Calendar? - How do important events across the year support children's learning?
May 10, 2024
8. The Skills Ecosystem - Why is collaboration central to the skills we need to build?
May 03, 2024
7. In the Moment - Why does adaptive learning have an impact on differentiation?
May 03, 2024
6. Adding Source - How does the News develop critical thinking?
Apr 29, 2024
5. 'We didn't do any work today' - Why is engagement central to learning?
Apr 29, 2024
4. Beyond the TV on Wheels - How can video create a secure foundation for learning?
Apr 29, 2024
3. Digital Yoghurt Pots - 'Spotlight on Strategies'
Apr 29, 2024
2. No Spoiler Alerts - How can we begin to 'Flip Learning?'
Apr 29, 2024
1. Digital Sticky Buds - Can digital help to Accelerate Learning?
Apr 26, 2024