The Real Education Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 vehi...

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...

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 c...

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...

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. 

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 becom...

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 becom...

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 becom...