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Vote for a Modern Governor in the Learning Pool 2011 Awards

Every year, Learning Pool dishes out awards to the people and organisations who’ve made the most of their Learning Pool e-learning subscription. There are several categories, and this year not only do we have a new category but, for the … Continue reading

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A new e-learning module, and a new look

Today’s the day when we’re releasing our “School Governors and Social Media” e-learning module.  We’ve also taken the opportunity to spruce up the look of our other modules – here’s what we’ve been up to… A new e-learning module We’re very … Continue reading

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Should school governor training be compulsory?

The National Foundation for Educational Research has published a report titled “Governance Models in Schools“. In it, they state that “Key to effective governance was perceived to be governors having a clear understanding of their role (and its limits) and … Continue reading

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AV Soundbites

The debate hots up around the AV referendum on 5 May and the two sides launched their end of campaign finales on 3rd May. Here is a snapshot from the Yes and No camps, taken from interviews given to the BBC by Kate Ghose, … Continue reading

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FREE Online Webinar about Modern Governor

Do you have a burning need to know more about Modern Governor? Online webinars are becoming increasingly popular – they’re a great way of attending a conference, without leaving the comfort of your desk (or sofa!).  You don’t have to … Continue reading

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Modern Councillor Webinar, 21 April 2011

Many School Governors are not only active participants in their local communities in terms of this role  but also through being involved with Local Democracy. Managing both roles can often be difficult in terms of time, but Learning Pool’s re-launched … Continue reading

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What makes great e-learning?

It’s a question we get asked a lot and something that we are passionate about at Learning Pool. It is very easy to take paper or web based content and stick it into an e-learning module, but to us that’s … Continue reading

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E-learning for the non-computer savvy: Part One

The concept of e-learning can seem suspiciously foreign and bizarre to those who did not grow up in the Digital Age, or to those who have not integrated computers into their day-to-day lives in general. However, for most people learning online makes perfect … Continue reading

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