Diane Morgan

At Learning with Experts we’re seeing some of the more established universities looking at asynchronous digital classrooms and cohesive online learning strategies much more seriously than ever before. This is almost certainly due to financial pressures plus the need to scale beyond the physical campus and a change in student expectations

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Primary school leaders, don't miss out on this opportunity! Sign up for the trial of the Maths-Whizz Intelligent Tutoring Programme in partnership with Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). This programme is specifically designed to boost the maths attainment of Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Follow the link in comments to express interest and find out more! #educationimpact #maths #edtech

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For anyone working in education or Edtech, please do give Philippa Wraithmell a follow, and especially the work being done via EdRuption. An author and educator of 15 years, Philippa is an expert in terms of individualised technology needs within schools, focusing on right fit / alignment in terms of school goals. A true definition of a trusted advisor, I can highly recommend! https://edruption.com/ #edruption #edtech #education #educators #digitaltransformation

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As colleagues meet at #IHEF2024 this week, it is time for those working in UK universities to #lobby those that represent them. It is critical to impress upon #highereducation sector bodies, the importance of immediately “investing in international futures!” Robust, representative Non-EU #graduateoutcomes & destinations data is immediately available from Asia Careers Group SDN BHD to all UK universities [& has been since 2019,] the only barrier is the reluctance of those that represent the UK #highered sector to act in their members best interests. With many UK Higher #Education Institutions facing significant cost cutting & mass redundancies, we should all question how we got here? With record numbers of #internationalstudents & the UK emerging from the #pandemic relatively unscathed, those working in #internationaleducation are right to ask those acting in their interests “what went wrong?” Since 2019 the warning signs have been there in black & white, the fate of the UK #highered sector has been foretold numerous times, in the #highereducation press & beyond. (See comments) If the sector wish to change the narrative they must all lobby those that represent them, at #IHEF & other public forums to impress upon them, that an annual collective investment by sector bodies of just £350,000 in Non-EU graduate outcomes data would in many ways protect & #future proof a sector worth over £40 billion to the UK economy. This will be critical if Vivienne Stern, CEO of Universities UK, is correct when she says there is “a very high risk of a manifesto from The Conservative Party that includes a commitment to removing the graduate route”. The Labour Party likely to follow suit, in a fight to win the #redwall. Investing in Non-EU Graduate Outcomes is a way to immediately influence MAC & provide all UK universities a Plan B to increase international #studentrecruitment & support their existing #internationalstudents transition successfully to the workforce back in their home countries. If the sector evidence now that inbound international student #recruitment is largely #immigration neutral, with by far the majority of #internationalstudents returning to their home countries & into successful #careers following their studies. MAC reports in the May, so if the sector commission Non EU #graduateoutcomes data now, they have a chance of submitting their findings before MAC reports, universities would have a Plan B & #psw could receive a stay of execution? “There are fears the Conservatives might pledge to scrap the UK’s graduate visa route in their election manifesto, putting pressure on Labour, if a review of the #graduateroute does not first lead to its abolition.” Asia Careers Group SDN BHD - Investing in International Futures AGCAS British Council BUILA Higher Education Policy Institute Jisc Office for Students UCAS UKCISA Universities UK International

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🎉 ATTENTION all EdTech businesses! 🎉 I've written your 'Business Case for Exhibiting at BRILLIANT'. Here's a snapshot... 📸 Overview 📚 BRILLIANT is the premier educational technology event in Liverpool, Northwest UK, offering unparalleled exposure and engagement opportunities for our business. Over 1,000 educators will be in attendance. Major industry players such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and Canva will be present, making this a must-attend event for our company. Strategic Importance 📈 - Unmatched Regional Exposure 🌍 - Networking and Partnership Opportunities 🤝 - Thought Leadership and Brand Visibility 🌟 Benefits and ROI 💼 - Lead Generation and Sales Growth 📊 - Market Insights and Competitive Analysis 🔍 - Cost-Effective Marketing 💰 Action Plan 📝 - Secure Exhibition Space 📍 - Develop Presentation and Exhibit Materials 📂 - Prepare Networking Strategy 🗣️ Conclusion 🚀 Let’s seize this opportunity to propel our business forward by exhibiting at BRILLIANT. Prepared by: [Your Name] Position: Marketing Manager Date: [Today's Date] 💬 Leave a message or DM me for the full copy! 📩 #EdTech #Marketing #Exhibition #BRILLIANT #Innovation #Networking #ThoughtLeadership

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Nic Mitchell takes stock regarding the state of UK #highereducation, but there is a solution! If Keir Starmer’s focus in on increasing #skills at home & UK #softpower overseas, to drive overseas inward investment into the UK, & #universities are serious about driving change & working with government not against it particularly with reference to #immigration, they must pivot to supporting our “brave” international students get great #jobs back in their home countries. For universities looking to embrace this change there is time to qualify for the early bird rate for International #Employability Insight - where we will provide you with Non-EU #graduateoutcomes & destinations data with compared with Australia, the insight may surprise you hit “Subscribe to newsletter.” “The funding crisis facing many #British universities moved from the ‘trade’ #media to the front pages of the national press as sector stakeholders stepped up their campaign to win either a rise in domestic #tuition fees or a bailout from the new Labour government. The influential Sunday Times led with a front-page headline warning: “#Universities face cash ‘catastrophe’ with threat of mergers & course cuts” on 21 July & claimed “three leading institutions are understood to be in serious peril” & ministers are being urged to introduce an emergency rescue package to prevent bankruptcies. The sudden change in mood music towards the plight of #highereducation chimed with the latest release of data from the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service UCAS which showed that the numbers of home & international applications to start #undergraduate courses this autumn are both down this year. Despite a rising population of 18-year-olds in the UK, there was a 1.6% decline in domestic applications reported by #UCAS at the end of June and a 2% drop in #internationalstudent applications. The fall in international applicants is perhaps more worrying, at least for #university finance directors, as overseas students pay much higher #tuition fees, often double & sometimes triple the amount home students pay. Dr Janet B. Ilieva founder and director of Education Insight research consultancy, told University World News the pain of the decline in applications was not being equally shared, with lower tariff providers seeing a -13% decline compared to the 2023 application cycle, while medium tariff universities experienced a -2% fall & higher tariff institutions increased their applications by +1%.” Asia Careers Group SDN BHD - Investing in International Futures AGCAS British Council BUILA Department for Business and Trade Department for Education Higher Education Policy Institute Jisc Office for Students UCAS UKCISA Universities Scotland Universities UK Universities UK International Universities Wales

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Calling all UK schools! Join our webinar ‘Meeting the DfE Digital Standards using Google for Education’ You will learn how to enhance your school's cybersecurity measures in line with the updated Department for Education Digital Standards (England). Whether you utilise Google for Education Fundamentals or have access to premium security features, this webinar will offer best practices and live demos to help you safeguard your users and data. Key takeaways: - Live demonstrations of how to implement key security features within the Google Admin Console - Q&A session with Google experts to address your specific concerns - Actionable strategies for transitioning from reactive to proactive cybersecurity practices - Best practices for protecting your domain's data within the Google Admin Console Date and time: July 11, 2024, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM GMT+1 Register to attend:

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💡Effective self-assessment is not just about ticking boxes; it's about driving tangible improvements that positively impact students' outcomes. Whether you're a headteacher, senior leader, or governor, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to gain FREE insight into how you can streamline this process.👇 https://lnkd.in/en_zkFsY #SchoolEvaluation #EducationEmpowerment #ContinuousImprovement #SchoolLeadership #EducationWebinar #EducationalInsights #LeadershipDevelopment

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No one is a bigger believer than me in how AI can have a hugely positive impact on education and student learning, but this is such a depressing concept and will only help to fuel a misplaced narrative that AI is meant to replace teachers. “My favorite teacher that changed my life and motivated me to learn was a software program!” - said no one ever. Really hope they attempt to measure how this might impact things like social emotional development and learning and interpersonal skills as these students have fewer teacher interactions. And we know AI is still not 100% accurate with frequent hallucinations depending on the software platform and the underlying LLM, so would be very interested to see how they are accounting for that. Can coaches/admins monitor and adjust learning paths depending on what the data is showing? Lots to unpack here. #TeachersRock

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An AI Headteacher? 😱 🤖 Teacherbot can't quite offer you an AI Headteacher, yet. But it is certainly helping thousands of educators harness AI in the classroom. A great article Jacob Panons!

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Since 2015, the E-learning landscape in the UK has seen exponential growth 📈, significantly transforming the education sector. The digital learning market has surged, underscoring its critical role in modern education. Flexibility and accessibility are key drivers, with 84% of learners appreciating the ability to study at their own pace ⏱. Notably, 78.2% of students recommend e-learning, highlighting its effectiveness 👍 . Moreover, innovative technologies like Virtual Reality are poised to enhance online education, providing immersive, hands-on experiences 🕶 . Join the digital education revolution and explore the endless possibilities! 🌐 #EdTech #Elearning #DigitalTransformation #OneEducation

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Today's Sunday Times reports that the expected new Government will address the identified "Black Swans" (aka Sue Gray's 'List'), which included UK universities going to the wall, within the first 100 days. But there was nothing in Labour's manifesto that properly addressed the failing Higher Education (HE) operating model, where costs exceed income. So the new government could do worse than reading this recent report on leveraging the benefits of technology in HE by Policy Connect (to which I was pleased to contribute towards) brilliantly put together by Alyson Hwang. #HigherEducation #Universities #Technology https://lnkd.in/ekagC4Uy

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An interesting read from 2021 but more relevant than ever, DfE in their own business case modelling found that outcomes in FE in terms of higher earnings premium 3-5 years post qual: Level 2 Qual - 9% Level 3 Qual - 16% Level 2 Apprenticeship - 12% Level 4/5 Apprenticeship - 22% The outcome for the Gov't is a lifetime of additional earnings and tax receipts for HMT, the skills gap gets smaller, and the economy ultimately benefits. These are averages, here in the North East I suspect the %'s are far higher. Roll on the Labour spending review... 🤞

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They say the definition of insanity is doing the same things again and again and expecting different results. Yet we continue to tackle the immense global problem of increasing digital learning standards by by and large doing the same thing - give teachers a training session and they'll be grand! As a former teacher, I can tell you that sitting down to listen to someone after a long day teaching and being expected to absorb all of what they say and then get it back out of your head into my students heads via a differentiated and engaging lesson...well it's fair to say that it didn't always go so well. If you're not already in agreement with me, you just have to Google 'do one off training sessions work?' to see for yourself. This podcast snippet looks at how Olus Education are revolutionising training by enabling teachers to learn alongside their students. Yes, training sessions are still impactful and they can work - but all learning is a journey. And Olus schools are the only schools I have seen where training impacts every student, or training never even takes place in the first place - the teachers learn alongside the students. Let's try something different and we'll get different results! Great work Michael Conlon from XMA and our very own Frazer Williams 💪

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Bravo to the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) Oxford International Education Group Rt Hon Chris Skidmore & all those involved in this report. It is worth noting that there has been no, Non-EU #graduateoutcomes data from HESA: Higher Education Statistics Agency since 2019, & at that point knowing how critical this data would be to the sector Asia Careers Group SDN BHD stepped in immediately to fill this significant data gap. Since then ACG has collected over 70,000 UK international graduate’s #career journeys, for over 60 UK universities & has undertaken this work unfunded by government &/or sector bodies. This data is now readily available to all UK #universities committed to “investing in international #futures” & data can be collected retrospectively for institutions if needed. The annual institution subscription cost is £9,950. Alternatively a report on the entire data set 70,000+ UK Non-EU graduates, could be made available to government &/or sector bodies for £350,000, if there is in fact a appetite to invest on behalf of a UK #highereducation sector under significant financial pressure at the present time. As one can imagine this has been a significant financial undertaking & one #hesa has been unwilling to take on. Let us hope the UK sector is now truly committed to understanding Non-EU #graduateoutcomes & supporting the transition of their #overseasstudents to the workforce both in the UK & even more importantly back in their home countries. Data also exists for all 40 #Australian universities should governments & or sector bodies wish to benchmark UK graduate outcomes against another English speaking study destination. “Graduate outcomes data was also a big part of the report – or the lack of it, which has been highlighted before by other organisations. “HESA stopped calling international students to save costs; the UK government mandated a 10% efficiency saving for HESA, & telephone follow-up… was a significant expense,” the report said, adding that such a decision was a concern for institutions & student bodies. Low response rates also mean a lack of evidence of the #employability of the UK’s #internationalstudents, – a critical decision-making factor for #students who are looking to the UK as a #study destination.” A Universities UK International report found just 3% of international student’s said they’re university #careersservice helped them find a job, up from just 2% in 2019. We all have to do a far better job in making good on our promise to international students & their successful transition to the workforce. Asia Careers Group SDN BHD AGCAS AUIDF British Council BUILA Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Jisc Office for Students National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) Russell Group of Universities UCAS UKCISA Universities Australia Universities Scotland Universities UK

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