WED 24 FEBRUARY 2021 • 1PM – 4PM
GMCG: Visioning The Future
Leadership of Learning Event
This event is now finished, thanks to everyone who participated and attended. Please see below for recordings of the event in two parts.
Live online Zoom event
Introduction to the event
Lisa O’Loughlin
Chair of GMCG and Principal of The Manchester College
I would like to welcome you to this special and timely event to celebrate the progress of our GMCG project looking at digital and blended solutions for our learners, now and in the future. With DfE funding from the College Collaboration Fund and support from GMCA, this project includes all nine of the Greater Manchester Colleges working together to address one of the major challenges of our time, as we strive to continue to provide high quality education throughout the pandemic. Colleagues have demonstrated enthusiasm and expertise, typical of the sector, to develop amazing resources, for both students and teachers which will have a lasting impact not only for the future of our Colleges, but also for the communities and businesses we serve. I firmly believe that, rather than being the end of a project, this event should be seen as the continuation of our journey to excellence in Greater Manchester harnessing the opportunities for education which new technologies can bring.
Speaker profile
Robin Ghurbhurun
(Managing Director, UK Further Education and Skills)
An experienced C-Suite executive serving the Further Education and Skills sector for over 25 years. Robin is responsible as the UK Executive lead, for Jisc Further Education and Skill Policy, Engagement and Services. Robin leads on Jisc’s strategy for building the digital leadership capacity within FE and Skills institutions whilst also leading on the strategic engagement for FE and Skills with the Department for Education, Government departments, regional and combined authorities on policy, digital infrastructure planning and investment; plus, the strategic engagement and collaboration with other relevant agencies and digital suppliers.
Robin is an experienced and former College CEO, trustee and non-executive director whilst also having held positions as Chair of educational establishments and technology associations. Throughout his career Robin has specialised in the creation of industry inspired learning environments coupled with the successful adoption of digital skills, infrastructure and enterprising environments for learners of all ages.
Schedule of Activity
| Timing | Activity | Links | Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 - 13:00 | Registration | Joanne Miles | |
| 13:00 - 13:05 | Welcome and introduction | Julia Heap, Principal, Hopwood Hall College | |
| 13:05 - 13:10 | Event housekeeping | Joanne Miles | |
| 13:10 - 13:40 | Insight Keynote Speech: Robin Ghurbhurun Managing Director, UK Further Education and Skills | Keynote: Click here to view recording Presentation: Click here to view the presentation | Robin Ghurbhurun |
| 13:40 - 13:50 | Comfort break | ||
| 13:50 - 14:20 | Project showcase | Resources (x9): Click here to jump to panel Thing link: Click here for link | Joanne Miles |
| 14:20 - 15:00 | Breakout session 1: Sharing and capturing emerging insights | Padlet link: Click here for link Thing link: Click here for link | Joanne Miles and Facilitators |
| 15:00 - 15:10 | Comfort break | ||
| 15:10 - 15:50 | Breakout session 2: The way forward | Padlet link: Click here for link | Joanne Miles and Facilitators |
| 15:50 - 16:00 | Closing comments | Response form: Click here to give feedback | Joanne Miles, Clare Collins and Gill Scott |
| 16:00 | Close of event |