It's not easy being a Trainer, Assessor or IQA in a world that is constantly evolving whether it's AI, social and political changes around the world or even changing learner expectations and attitudes towards work and learning. In this weeks ELN Ed Chat podcast, the panel will discuss barriers they have faced as educators and discuss the key methods to overcome these barriers.Listen in as the ELN team discuss our experiences and challenges as educators with a combined experience of of over 40 years in the Adult Education sectors in the UK and abroad. Why not share your challenges and how you overcome them? Did you find the discussion helpful or do you disagree with something that was said? Let us know on our social media or contact us on [email protected] today!Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

What is Evaluation in education? Does it apply to everyone?What is Reflection in education? Is it different to evaluation?Listen in as our Tutor Dee leads the discussion on the differences in evaluation and reflection, what they are, how they are relevant in education and how you benefit from evaluating and reflecting on your education practice.Among the discussion you will also hear from our Director and Lead IQA as well as our Training Manager so you will get multiple perspectives.Learn practical and useful tips on how to evaluate your teaching, assessing or IQA practice and how to benefit from it. Do you agree? We'd love to hear from you on our social media or you can always get in touch on [email protected] Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Do you still teach online post covid or are you back to the classroom only?Most likely you're still doing some blended or online learning at least.Hear from the ELN training team as we discuss the new attitudes, tools and processes in a fast evolving world post-covid with new attitudes and learner expectations and the emergence of AI (see previous episode about using ChatGPT type AI softwares in education).With a team combining decades of teaching experience around the world in multiple sectors, coming together to teach online at ELN, we have our views on elearning and how it should be! Listen in and let us know if you agree or disagree by posting on social media or write to us on [email protected]!Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Is feedback really important?What really is the impact or difference between delayed or instant feedback?Why should you give 'instant feedback'?How should you give feedback?Discover transformative power on Instant Feedback as we differentiate instant feedback from delayed feedback, highlighting its relevance. We explore the benefits it brings, such as improved retention, motivation, and performance. We discuss the various methods of delivering instant feedback, from face-to-face interactions, digital platforms, peer-to-peer assessments, and self-assessment tools. Tune in to see how this approach to feedback can aid learning and development for your learners and colleaguesJoin us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

EQA or External Quality Assurance is the process of supporting and monitoring the quality of assessment in an educational institute. If you qualify as an EQA you can work for Awarding Bodies and regulatory authorities.To find out more about the EQA course requirements, the EQA job role as well as how much you can earn as an EQA, listen in as our Training Manager, Mark Bresland discusses External Quality Assurance courses with our training team. Mark is a certified and working EQA himself for multiple awarding bodies in the UK and abroad. You can also find out more about the points raised in the discussion by reading our EQA blogs.Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Do you assess and/or deliver to apprentices in your sector?Do you want to pursue End Point Assessment as a career?Confused about which course to do to become an End Point Assessor?What is involved in the EPA course and what are the requirements?If you're interested in finding out the answers to the above questions and learning more about EPA then you're in the right place. With years of experience in EPA in different sectors, the training team discusses their experiences of working as End Point Assessors as well as their learning journeys and qualifications.As you may know the Lead Assessor or CAVA or Level 3 TAQA course can qualify you to assess apprentices as well as older versions of this course. However, listen to the podcast to hear the benefits of doing the CAVA or the Level 3 Award in End Point Assessment so you can make an informed decision on which course you should do to become an EPA.Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Everyone is talking about, and using, AI (Artificial Intelligence) these days - and the rate at which mainstream AI apps and usage is increasing is unprecedented!From the emotional Microsoft Bing bot to students writing assignments on Chat GPT, the use of AI covers a wide spectrum of sectors, professions and uses. Listen in as our Training Director, Sana Farooq, dives into some recent stats about AI and projections for future impact on our work lives. Then we open the floor to a debate between the ELN Training Team (and some from the SEO content team!) on whether Chat GPT and similar AI software should be used in Education?Let us know if you agree or disagree with the points made by the team. Did any side win you over? Did we miss any critical points in the AI argument? Let us know your thoughts by commenting on social media or reach out to [email protected] you in the matrix!Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

There's so much more to teaching and training than just delivering the curriculum. Listen in as our L3 Award in Education & Training tutor Farheen quizzes the training team on the different stages of the teaching cycle. Learn about what's involved in Identify Needs, Planning, Delivering, Assessing and Evaluation when you are training in your specialist area. Try and answer the questions as you go along and keep your score - did you do better than the team? ;DIf not, you can find out more about the Training Cycle through our blog or CPD course.Read more about the Train the Trainer courses mentioned in the podcast here.Or visit the following links for a variety of blogs on:The Level 3 AET / PTLLS courseThe Level 4 CET / CTLLS courseThe Level 5 DET / DTLLS courseJoin us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Are you a training professional, educator or teacher in the post-compulsory sector in the UK?Are you wondering how to get recognised for your years of training knowledge and experience?Ever heard of the QTLS or QTS and wondered what is the difference between the QTLS and the QTS?Wondering which course leads to the QTLS?Or perhaps you already know all the above and have decided to go ahead with getting your QTLS but not sure how much work or exactly what it involves?To get answers to this and more, tune into this podcast and hear directly from our Training Manager, Mark Bresland and of course the rest of our 5-star rated training team!Mark is a fully qualified EQA, Lead IQA and holds the QTLS licence. He has mentored ELN students who have completed the Level 4 Diploma in Education & Training and gone on to get their QTLS.Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter

Do you want to start teaching in the post-16 sector but not sure where to begin?Are you already training but want to upgrade your training qualification?Are you confused by all the jargon - what is AET, CET, DET?Looking for the newer versions of the PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS?Get answers to these questions, learn about the structure and requirements of the qualifications and which level teaching qualification you should choose. This episode hosted by our Training Director, Ms Sana Farooq, takes a peak into the training journeys of ELN's training team - their learning journey, their experiences and a few funny anecdotes woven in between!Hear from a team with a combined teaching and assessing experience of over 40 years, across 3 continents and multiple sectors and specialties.If you still have questions, get in touch with us with any questions you may have or see below for the blogs and further resources mentioned in the podcast:For a comparison on all three courses, click here. For more detailed information on each of the mentioned courses, see below:https://www.eln.co.uk/blog/level-3-award-in-education-and-traininghttps://www.eln.co.uk/blog/level-4-certificate-in-education-and-traininghttps://www.eln.co.uk/blog/level-5-diploma-in-education-and-trainingFor the difference between PGCE and DET click here.For more information on the QTLS membership listen to our next podcast and see the links provided there!Join us for industry updates, new content, interact with our tutors and get exclusive offers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theelearningnetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/eln-uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eln.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eln_co_ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@elearningnetwork#elntheelearningnetwork #giftoflearning #learnbettergrowbetter