I'm very excited to be joining a fantastic group of #FEResearch-ers at the #LSRN Conference at Aston University in Birmingham on 22 April!

I'll be presenting and getting perspectives on our Ufi VocTech Trust / AmplifyFE 'Insights' research on narrowing the #digitaldivide:
https://lnkd.in/eNajPcHy

Tickets are still available until Monday via the QR code below:
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AmplifyFE Insights Report 2022

This research presents the findings of a 6-month investigation stemming from our strategic partnership between ALT and the Ufi VocTech Trust and builds on Ufi’s 2021 White Paper ‘Levelling Up…

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Wonderful affirmation of the power of the amazingly diverse UK #FE sector in new Education and Training Foundation / #SET #TogetherWeTransform research.

Respondents commented that FE study:

"developed me as a broader...better-informed person."

"enabled me to study subjects I didn’t think I could do"

"gave me self-confidence."


Read more here: https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/together-we-transform/?_gl=1*u1xbtv*_ga*MjM3NTg3MjY1LjE2Nzg5ODc0ODU.*_ga_6F0PEMWK3W*MTY4MDA4MjM5NS4xLjEuMTY4MDA4Mjc3Ni42MC4wLjA.

Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDyrViD-SGI

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Together we transform - The Education and Training Foundation

ETF and SET launch the Together we transform initiative to champion those in the Further Education and Training sector

The Education and Training Foundation
Today I finally fulfilled a New Year's resolution from 2020, 2021 and 2022 by completing a #MentalHealthFirstAid course!
Thanks so much Tim at Mindmaps for expert facilitation of a super group.
Highly recommended if you've not done it!
https://mindmapswellbeing.com
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Mindmaps Wellbeing -Mental Health Training for the workplace

Specialists, for Mental Health training. All instructors are, Registered Mental Health Nurses. Changing the culture of mental health in the workplace MHFA/ NUCO

A great way to set intentions for the new year - an act of kindness every week.
Some great ideas here:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/03/52-acts-of-kindness-how-to-spread-joy-in-every-week-of-2023
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52 acts of kindness: how to spread joy in every week of 2023

Whether fostering kittens, donating blood or delivering boxes of biscuits to striking workers, there has never been a better time to help out. And it will improve your life too

The Guardian

Excited to be sharing our Association for Learning Technology / Ufi VocTech Trust AmplifyFE 'Insights' research.
A six-month study on 'what works' when designing and deploying #FE #Vocational #edtech for learners impacted by the #digitaldivide which sought opinions from successful learning designers right across the sector.

Video summary here: https://lnkd.in/eB98yEcU

Full report here: https://lnkd.in/eNajPcHy

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AmplifyFE Insights 2022

YouTube

Which one of these do you fancy for bringing more #Joy to darker (in the North!) winter days? 😃
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/20/need-a-lift-here-are-53-ways-to-add-cheer-to-your-life-as-winter-looms

Need a lift? Here’s 53 easy ways to add cheer to your life as winter looms

It’s cold and dark out there – and it doesn’t feel much better in here either. But help is at hand. From baking rude biscuits to walking backwards, try one of these quick, cheap and (moderately) silly ways to beat the gloom

The Guardian
I've been following my own advice to learners and having a quiet 'lurk' while I get to grips with Mastodon while watching horror unfold on Bird Site.
Good to see #FE teacher pals old and new already here so expect #ukfe thoughts and shares soon!
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