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Jul
16
2024

New Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) qualification: elevating standards in further education

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A significant transformation is underway in the realm of Further Education and Skills (FE&S) training with the introduction of the… View Article

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Jul
02
2024

Fabrio: Bridging the skills gap in Computer-Aided Design

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Background Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is no longer a niche skill – it’s the universal language of modern creativity. From manufacturing… View Article

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Jun
04
2024

Should Initial teacher training include how to use AI

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Since the launch of Chat GPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has remained one of the most discussed topics within education. Just… View Article

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Jan
05
2024

Jisc helps college staff unlock the power of AI to improve the learner experience

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These days, college staff face a new challenge: embrace AI and its potential to improve efficiency, or ignore it and… View Article

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Dec
04
2023

10 top tips for including immersive learning into your classroom. 

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There is no doubt that using immersive learning such as Virtual Reality (VR)**, Virtual Environments (VE)** and Augmented Reality (AR)**… View Article

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Nov
21
2023

Redefining Attendance Tracking in Education: The Journey of FizzyNewt

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In my journey as a university lecturer, I’ve encountered the cumbersome nature of traditional attendance management systems, filled with inefficiencies… View Article

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Oct
23
2023

Data: A High-Value, but Lacking Currency in Further Education

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The landscape of educational discourse in England is one of shifting sands, and nowhere does this sifting instability feel more… View Article

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Oct
12
2023

From Teacher to Technologist Week 5/6

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The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE I’ve been back in college now for about a… View Article

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Oct
05
2023

From Teacher to Technologist Week 1

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The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE Week 1  Well not quite, let’s go a little… View Article

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Sep
19
2023

#FEsuperHeroes: In celebration of community contributions

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As we head into a new academic year, I wanted to take a moment to pause and appreciate all the… View Article

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Aug
30
2023

#UKFEchat: Embracing the Pivot

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A Little Background #UKFEchat is entering its 10th year of bringing educators from right across the FE and skills sector… View Article

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Jun
26
2023

Permission to Chat

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When facilitating online learning, educators are often unable to engage with separate group discussions or one-to-one conversations with learners in… View Article

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