The IncludED Conversation

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BusyThings and Inclusion

J2e and inclusion

Kelly Hannaghan  

The conversation emphasises UDL as an inclusive framework for removing barriers to learning , not a prescriptive teaching method. Key principles are providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression . Recent revisions (v3.0) underscore agency (student ownership/co-design) and equity (recognising cultural identity) by shifting from "providing" to a focus on co-creatio...

We meet the remarkable Khamani Edwards, the 18-year-old award-winning entrepreneur who lives with a physical disability called Dystonia that affects his mobility. He is the CEO of KJ’s Craft Time and refuses to let his disability define him and his aspirations in life.

Julia Clouter from Scanning Pens shares her career-long experience of how technology can support inclusive approaches to supporting Literacy and the wider curriculum.

Inclusion from far and wide with Text help's Paddy McGrath covers a wide range of inclusive experiences. Ranging from the recently published PedTech Impact report, which Text Help and LGfL supported, to using AR to reveal unexpected outcomes with learners to exploring inclusions in the broadest sense in Belfast schools. It's a fascinating discussion that gives hope for a positive, inclusiv...

We join Jo Dilworth, Co - CEO of the Appeer Network and discuss innovative approaches to supporting autistic girls and women. We explore how to manage differences and support all learners consistently featuring examples of good practice with advice for parents as well as educational practitioners.

In this episode of 'The Included Conversation', we meet with Alice Lacey of 'Now Press Play' and explore the role of audio in education. Featuring examples from the LGfL Space Adventures resource, we discuss the role of audio to enhance, immerse and even possibly scare learners. Managed audio through the latest technology is explored ending with advice for teachers on how to incorp...

In this edition, we meet up with long-term LGfL partners' Listening Books and explore the role of audiobooks and their place in an inclusive approach for all learners.

 Immersive technology or immersive content? Which are we talking about? In this episode, we explore the difference between immersive technology and content and how they interrelate, The potential for immersive approaches to teaching and learning are also explored and we find that solutions don't always need to cost a lot of money or require high technology! New technologies that allow learners...

Award-winning senior leaders from Whitefield and FlakeFleet Primary School discuss their approaches to building truly inclusive school communities and openly share their achievements, challenges and aspirations for the future.

In this episode of the included conversation, we talk to Caroline Wright, Director General of the British Education Suppliers Association (BESA) about what inclusion means to her and within the context of her role at BESA.  We look at how BESA helps supports the development of inclusive practice within the membership of the association and how the British EdTech sector has led the way in developin...

In this episode of The Included Conversation, we talk to Dame Professor Alison Peacock – CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching. We discuss how can we help teachers to be truly inclusive in their approach to teaching. We explore how to create learning environments that are truly inclusive and the extent to which the curriculum is a constraint to inclusive approaches to learning. We discuss wheth...

In this episode of The Included Conversation, we talk to Dr Sarah Mosely about what inclusion means to her and discuss her ideas for inclusive approaches to literacy development for both teacher and learners. Sarah gives her top suggestions on how to remove barriers and how  to support the learner as both creator, audience and author. The role of blogging is also explored and how we can set u...

In this episode of the Included conversation, we meet Dr Fiona Aubery-Smith creator of the concept of  PedTech and our LGfL development partner in the for the LGfL PedTech portal which supports effective Teaching and Learning with Technology.  We discuss what Inclusion means to Fiona and how we can support teachers to adopt a truly inclusive mindset which has been proven to be more effec...

Welcome to the IncludED Conversation - expert insights into inclusive practice for all. Hosted by Bob Usher from LGfL and Inclusion specialists John Galloway and Carol Allen, this podcast channel aims to share the views on inclusion of key members of the  education community. Regular episodes will explore the latest inclusive thinking, challenges and opportunities with lead practitioners from...