Welcome to Episode of The Real Education Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Tamer speak to Alessandro Capozzi, executive headteacher at Academy21. This episode discusses the importance of relevant education, blended learning and the need for more wholistic approach to schooling across policy and industry. Capozzi is a highly experienced and passionate teacher who has embraced the responsible use of technology and its applications in class. Academy21 has been offering alternative education provi...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode of The Real Education Podcast! In the second episode of two parts, Chris and Tamer speak to Dr Rachel Taylor; neuroscientist, researcher, writer and commentator. Most interestingly, however, this particular doctor has also taken a PGCE because she was unsure of how the education system worked. In this part we discuss the state of assessment and how it doesn't represent children's knowledge, the importance of experts and how the education system makes children feel "stupid". Ev...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to Episode of The Real Education Podcast! In the first episode of two parts, Chris and Tamer speak to Dr Rachel Taylor; neuroscientist, researcher, writer and commentator. Most interestingly, however, this particular doctor has also taken a PGCE because she was unsure of how the education system worked. It's a fascinating with questions she raises such as how are children learning and why aren't we learning about how children learn only to be dismissed by management. The next part will b...
Nov 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode of The Real Education Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Tamer speak to James O'Hagan, Vice President of Education Innovation at LeagueSpot. O'Hagan spent over 20 years in the classroom as a teacher before becoming more involved in esports in schools. Based in the US, O'Hagan discusses the opportunities afforded by more locally run schools and how he uses videogames as a vehicle for social change - especially in areas of extreme diversity. A fascinating and engaging discussio...
Nov 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode of The Real Education Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Tamer speak to Brunel University's Professor Kate Hoskins who lead the research of Checkpoint's pedagogy and curriculum materials, and After spending months honing the lesson, Prof Hoskins talks about the way in which the lessons were delivered and some of the initial findings. Most notably, this podcast focuses on the response of the children and the teachers when using gaming cultural wealth, a term coined by the find...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Real Education Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Tamer speak to Brunel University's Dr Asma Lebbakhar. Dr Lebbakhar was assigned to carry out the research of Checkpoint's pedagogy and curriculum materials. Find out what Dr Lebbakhar thought of the materials initially, and how her understanding developed as she saw the lessons delivered in class. How can videogame cultural wealth be used in classrooms, and how can teachers harness that wealth to deliver learning oppo...
Oct 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Real Education Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Tamer speak to Brunel University's Professor of Education - Mike Watts. Professor Watts was Checkpoint's first academic contact and helped shape the initial idea of what it is Checkpoint was doing within the lesson plans and pedagogy. Professor Watts, along with his colleagues - will feature regularly in the podcast as Brunel University is partnered with Checkpoint and quality assures and reviews Checkpoint Learning M...
Sep 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to the re-branded, re-launched and re-focsed podcast that looks at how we can better our education system! In this episode, Chris and Tamer discuss the reason for changing the name and how the podcast will discuss the latest topics around education and pedagogy with their guests. Every episode you can expect a new guest from the world of education.
Sep 10, 2023•47 min•Ep. 4
A new podcast series looking at Digital Literacy in education - made for teachers! In a world where digital is as ubiquitous as the devices we're connected to, Checkpoint Learning asks how education is embracing and including digital literacy in education. Many educators and institutions are aware of the growing need for Digital Literacy, but being such a broad and varied subject matter, it becomes a challenge in itself to define. Is Digital Literacy safety online, knowing how to use word proces...
May 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 3
A new podcast series looking at Digital Literacy in education - made for teachers! In a world where digital is as ubiquitous as the devices we're connected to, Checkpoint Learning asks how education is embracing and including digital literacy in education. Many educators and institutions are aware of the growing need for Digital Literacy, but being such a broad and varied subject matter, it becomes a challenge in itself to define. Is Digital Literacy safety online, knowing how to use word proces...
Mar 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 2
A new podcast series looking at Digital Literacy in education - made for teachers! In a world where digital is as ubiquitous as the devices we're connected to, Checkpoint Learning asks how education is embracing and including digital literacy in education. Many educators and institutions are aware of the growing need for Digital Literacy, but being such a broad and varied subject matter, it becomes a challenge in itself to define. Is Digital Literacy safety online, knowing how to use word proces...
Mar 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 1
