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Written by Chlo\u00eb for the AmplifyFE team<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we head into a new academic year, I wanted to take a moment to pause and appreciate all the #FEsuperHeroes who have supported the AmplifyFE community space the past year. These FE practitioners have written blogs, shared spotlights on their practice, hosted webinars and chatted with me on the podcast. These contributions are integral to the AmplifyFE Community Space and have helped it grow from strength to strength. So thank you to everyone named below for sparing your time and sharing your wisdom with your peers in the sector. Likewise of course, many thanks to those watching, reading and attending. Let me know if you\u2019d like to contribute in some way over the next year by dropping me a line: chloe.hynes@alt.ac.uk .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can access all the content shared by the contributors on the AmplifyFE website <\/a>but I thought I\u2019d share a selection from the past year of the most popular contributions based on our access statistics. Whilst we value every blog, webinar and podcast – we can\u2019t list them all in one blog, so I hope you can find some time to explore the AmplifyFE website and learn more from FE practitioners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 3 Blog Posts: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Developing digital skills in teaching ESOL: it matters more than ever!<\/a> by Rachel \u00d6ner @OnerConsultancy, ESOL teacher trainer and current co-chair of NATECLA after attending Jisc\u2019s Digifest for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Invisible assessment of engagement in online teaching and learning spaces<\/a> by ConanLabs, a project (like AmplifyFE) supported by Ufi VocTech Trust.<\/a> Ufi. The VocTech Trust champions the power of technology to improve skills for work and deliver better outcomes for all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Permission to Chat<\/a> by Vicky Butterby @VickyMeaby reflecting on some action research she recently completed about utilising chat in online spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Top 3 Webinars:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. AI, Data, Ethics and Beyond: Exploring key issues in education<\/a> by Bella Abrams who has worked in both FE and HE, reflects on challenges that we are facing in the education sector at present and how the team is approaching them at the University of Sheffield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Save time and create great resources with AI tools<\/a> by Peter Kilcoyne (TeacherMatic) demonstrates how using an easy to use AI tool kit can help teachers save time in a range of everyday tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Demystifying Accessibility<\/a> by SJ White @WhatTheTrigMath who shared lots of manageable ways to make our practice more inclusive. With changes that might be necessary for some, but useful for all. This webinar is full of ideas for you to implement straight away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Top 3 (technically 4) Podcasts: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. For the Love of FE <\/a>with Andrew McFadyen (Jisc\u2019s FE and Skills Senior Consultant). Listen in for buckets of shout-outs to practitioners and organisations doing great things in FE. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. JOINT second! <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n