The ALT:learn Podcast

In this episode we discuss simple ways to promote vocabulary development and the importance of this not just for examination success, but for lifelong learning.

In this episode we discuss the importance of lowering the stakes for formative assessment and recall activities, but also why it's important to raise the stakes for summative assessment from time to time.

In this episode I sit down with Nigel Atton to look at how we can make our feedback more effective, whilst at the same time being more efficient with our time. 

In this episode I sit down with Doug Welsh to talk about how he is using mini whiteboards to make his questioning far more effective.

In this episode we discuss how the experiences and challenges from 16 yrs of being a parent to a child with CFC syndrome have enabled Sam to translate these parenting skills into her classroom.

In this episode we discuss not only the importance of establishing classroom routines and high expectations, but more importantly how to sustain them as the term goes on.

In this episode we speak to Ryan Evans from the Aspire2Be learning technology company. Ryan takes us through his new assistive technology project website IncludEdu.

In this episode we give our tips and advice on how use Google Classroom and the Google Suite of Education apps in the best possible ways. 

In this episode we explore how to using the verbal feedback app called MOTE, whilst also increasing engagement from students and reducing teacher workload.

In this episode we speak to Kath Lawson about how we can make our remote learning as inclusive as possible and accessible for all of our students.