EVENTS, TALKS, WORKSHOPS and TEACHER TRAINING
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Keynote Speeches
Alexander is a visual artist and educator, with a background in cognitive neuroscience research. He trained as a fine artist at London's Central St. Martins and the Pratt Institute, NY where he also studied graduate-level philosophy. Here he discovered an interest in how the human brain processes information, leading to a Harvard research internship and his Masters in neuroscience, language & communication at UCL. Over the past decade, Alexander has become an internationally-recognised artist & educator, exhibiting across Europe, North America & Asia, simultaneously founding LinkyThinks and receiving multiple awards for his innovative educational resources & approaches. In 2023, he won Best Primary Tutor at the National Tutoring Awards. He has guested on numerous podcasts, panels & speaking events, featuring on social media videos that attract millions of views. Alexander speaks on topics including the following:
The Language of Learning Disability - Conquering the Fear of Inclusive Language Mistakes
Rethinking Literacy in a Changing World
Unlocking New Teaching Ideas in a Limited Curriculum
A Revision Revolution - Debunking Myths of Independent Learning
And more…
Dan is an internationally-recognised public speaker, podcaster & broadcaster, having been asked to speak at international events & conferences, and been interviewed for comment on BBC News, Fox News & Radio 5 Live. His most recent podcast, Sod’s Law, was a Top 10 show in multiple countries, attracting millions of downloads. His background in biomedical sciences & sustainable manufacturing has seen him at the forefront of developing many award-winning innovations, across various markets. After teaming up with his two brothers to form LinkyThinks, Dan has been at the helm of the award-winning start-up’s vision to empower both teachers & pupils to master their communication skills. He speaks on topics including the following:
Why Am I Here? Purpose-Driven Pedagogy
Confidence in Communication
The De-Professionalised Teacher
And more…
School Workshops (All year groups / key stages)
Creative Writing Treasure Hunt
Vocabulary Sports Day
Character Creation Workshop
Creative Writing Petting Zoo
Philosophy 101 - Critical Thinking in the Real World
And more…
INSET, CPD and Teacher Training
Creative Teaching for Creative Writing
Bringing Vocabulary into the Real World
A Whole-School Approach to Literacy