Really enjoyed participating in the first day of Kirklees College's #Techtober #digital / #AI CPD facilitating a session on #AI for #Inclusive Learning. Thanks @loumycroft, Kirsty Ingleson for inviting me, great spending time with you and Kathryn Pogson #loveFE #AmplifyFE

Ever wondered what it’s like to combine FE teaching and a uni research role? We hear from Associate Professor Rebecca Morris and Debbie Grace (FE and HE) about their practice review #GCSE #Maths #English. #FEresearchpodcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Booked my place at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) / Society for Education and Training (SET) Spring Conference, Birmingham 19/03/25 Great to collaborate, share insights and explore #FE and #Skills pedagogy and professionalism. Early bird tickets now available! web-eur.cvent.com/event/f6f0f385… #loveFE #AmplifyFE

Booking now open for latest FREE AmplifyFE Community of Practice event! Harnessing #AI in Further Education: Case Studies and Future Perspectives Symposium 28/10 from 1000-1400. Expert keynotes + AI case studies from Deb Kellsey Millar Pete Dunford #EdTechHelp #FE and Novus teams alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/… #FEResearch

This is going to be a wonderful event - the previous conference was just brilliant for #FEResearch dissemination and networking. I'm submitting a proposal on our AmplifyFE Community of Practice Insights practitioner research on innovative use of #GenAI by #FE #Skills educators! #loveFE #AmplifyFE

#GenAI is the hot topic in #FE and #Skills right now. Join the AmplifyFE Community of Practice team for a free web symposium from 10 until 2 pm, 28th October for expert #AI keynotes, the launch of new AI #FEResearch and discussions on how we harness AI creatively in our practice. #loveFE #AmplifyFE

Join the touchconsulting team Joss Kang Dr Lou Mycroft and me for an Education and Training Foundation (ETF) 'Strategic Alignment' session, 29th November from 0930-1230 or 1330-1630. We'll unpack how we can creatively, supportively and ethically leverage #AI in #FE #Skills booking.etfoundation.co.uk/course/details… #AmplifyFE

Excellent tips, as ever, from James Kieft #FE #Edtech50 on how we can track #FE learners' progress and engagement on home learning activities. #loveFE #AmplifyFE jameskieft.com/post/effective…

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If you've been wondering - where is #ukfechat? #FE term's begun and it's all verrrry quiet, here's an update. Well, an update that there's going to be an update soon, anyway! #loveFE #AmplifyFE #joyFE

I had a bad #GenAI afternoon, too! I think that maybe people who aren't fazed when they find that something they repeated from social/news media is fake don't mind hallucinations? We need a new term, on mental health sensitivity grounds alone. What about 'falsifications'?

Really valuing the Healthy Hybrid Habits course I'm doing online with expert coach Maren Deepwell. We're exploring what we want to change for better balance using a Wheel of Life this week. Booking open for 2025 course now: marendeepwellcoaching.com/hybridhabits24

At the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) / FE News #FESkillsCollective 'Bridging Policy and Pedagogy' conference Recruitment & Employment Confederation's Kate Shoesmith reminds us that the majority of those beginning school now will be going into jobs that don't yet exist when they leave it #loveFE #AmplifyFE

Hugely important message from Eddie Playfair Education and Training Foundation (ETF)/ FE News #FESkillsCollective 'Bridging Policy and Pedagogy' conference #Skills are not delivered but are developed in a social context - we need a social cohesion, #socialpurpose led skills strategy #loveFE #AmplifyFE

A reminder to check in with that friend / colleague who has been 'a bit quiet' lately, even when you're busy. Not just on #WorldMentalHealthDay, today, but every day. It's good to talk and you could make all the difference. #loveFE #AmplifyFE MHFA England®

Fantastic opportunity to catch up with long time friends and make new ones at Education and Training Foundation (ETF) / FE News #FEandSkillsCollective conference. Getting #CollectiveMugshots done with Dr Lou Mycroft Helen Osborne MBE #adulted #JoyFE #guiding before some #TeacherEd discussions #loveFE #AmplifyFE #JoyFE

More #JoyfulFE #CollectiveMugshots at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) / FE News #FEandSkillsCollective conference. We'll call this one the Society for Education and Training (SET) special edition Barbara! #loveFE #AmplifyFE

For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are highlighting resources that focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of teachers, trainers, and learners.💚 Prioritize your own mental health, along with the wellbeing of your learners, using key tools and resources - buff.ly/40hM7TR

Excellent summary of our discussions Education and Training Foundation (ETF)/FE News #FEandSkillsCollective by Prof Matt O'Leary. We discussed learner/educator #digital #technology partnerships, practitioner research industry sabbaticals and career long learning entitlement to power teaching excellence.

Fantastic day Education and Training Foundation (ETF) / FE News #FEandSkillsCollective conference at Austin Court. We discussed excellence in #FE teaching and learning as inspirational women and their words looked down from the walls. #loveFE #AmplifyFE