Modern Governor In Brent

Derek Balaam – Brent LA

Why?

Innovation New, alternative ways of achieving outcomes Go with the flow Low cost

Availability Of Governors?

Governors busy people Already attend meetings in own time

What’s Good About E-Learning?

Choose time Starbucks + Laptop = Mod. Gov. Own pace “I’ll finish it off tomorrow”

First Sliced Bread, Now……..?

Complementary, not alternative (Well, that’s the theory!)

Why Modern Governor?

Bite size – not too long Light, easy to understand, conversational tone Interactive – reading and thinking, not just listening Attractive, professional presentation

There’s More….

Part of larger organisation – Learning Pool LA focus Technical support available Courses have input from NGA, COGS

Not Everything Is Rosy

Uptake a constant struggle I’ve started but I may not finish…..

Possibilities?

Use in face-to-face training course Use in GB development session Write own courses

Feedback

Not for all Positive

The Bottom Line

Manageable cost for school No cost to LA Schools have to opt out, not in! Contributes to LA drive towards e-learning

The End

Thanks for listening!Brent Governor Services

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Wembley HA9 7RH

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