CFN

CFN

Technology, Information and Media

Newsletter updates and reports on digital learning for educators and learning professionals in the UK and globally.

About us

Newsletter updates and reports on digital learning for educators and learning professionals in the UK and globally. Focus Areas: - Artificial Intelligence: The impact of AI on education. - Online and Hybrid Schools: Trends and innovations in digital schooling. - Home Education: Resources and insights for home educators. - Virtual Reality: VR applications in education. - Skills and Study Resources: Effective tools for learning and development. - Esports in Education: Exploring the educational benefits of esports. - Learning Communities: Building connections for knowledge exchange. Stay updated with Class Futures for comprehensive monthly insights, updates, and reports aimed at educators and learning professionals, supporting professional development and the future of learning.

Industry
Technology, Information and Media
Company size
1 employee
Headquarters
London
Type
Self-Employed
Founded
2020
Specialties
Education, Edtech, Online schools, Online learning, Skills, Digital learning, Learning, Artificial intelligence, and Technology

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    Exploring the True Origins of Online Schooling 📚💻 Did you know that the concept of virtual schools has been around since the 1980s? 📅 While many people think online schooling emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its roots go much deeper. In 1988, Morten Flate Paulsen authored a groundbreaking paper titled "In Search of a Virtual School." He predicted that distance education would eventually be dominated by virtual schools—a vision that’s now becoming a reality. Fast forward to 2024, and we have a vibrant digital learning ecosystem offering both full-time and part-time options for students around the world—though it’s still not as widely known as it should be. 🌍 In the Class Futures Newsletter, we are trying to highlight this rich history and show how online education is evolving. Curious to learn more? Read the latest newsletter article where we look at the history of the virtual school and explore how they continue to innovate and grow. 📖🔗 [Link to newsletter in comments below] #Education #EdTech

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    Latest update on the Class Futures Newsletter! 📰✨ As many of you know, we are interested in understanding how the geography 🌍 of education is changing. This has led us to help contribute to a major UK research paper on: 📚 Innovation in education: Evaluating the Growing Impact of Virtual Schooling Models on Traditional Education in Primary and Secondary Education. 🏫💻 If you are involved in UK #edtech, #artificialintelligence and digital learning, we would welcome the survey being shared to help us create a more detailed understanding of the space. The link for more information is in the comments below. 🔗👇

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    View profile for Paul Bacsich, graphic

    Consultant in online learning and OER - all sectors - policy, quality, benchmarking, competitor research, due diligence

    Online Schools in UK (and nearby islands) to note the message from Charlotte Doody about the survey of online schools in UK (and nearby Crown Depedencies). A version of this survey form oriented to international use will be made known to virtual schools across Europe (in the sense of Eurydice countries) before autumn term starts, for a companion paper on virtual schools in Europe for which I am leading the author team. This paper is also destined for the "Education Sciences" Special Issue. There has been no public report on virtual schools in Europe in the last 12 years (since the days of thje EU LLP VISCED project) - strange though this may seem - even alarming to some of us. Finally we are also looking for around 10 exemplar virtual schools selected from high-income economy countries (no more than one from any particular country) which can evidence particular lessons in terms of impact on (or involvement with) higher education institutions, and/or education policy at municipal, state, national or georegional/international level (UNESCO, EU, OECD, COL etc). Suggestions welcome.

    View profile for Charlotte Doody, graphic

    E-Learning Strategist | Director, ANW Consultants Ltd | CFC International Parent Coordinator

    K-12 UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man Online school survey launching tomorrow (Deadline: 30th September 2024) We are excited to announce the launch of our online school survey tomorrow, a crucial component of our research paper: "Innovation in Education: Evaluating the Growing Impact of Virtual Schooling Models on Traditional Education in Primary and Secondary Education" Authors: • Charlotte Doody, Independent Researcher, Matic Media Ltd • Jonathan Lloyd, Independent Researcher, Class Futures • Dr Bieke Schreurs, University of Amsterdam This paper will be featured in an MDPI Special Issue. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGKp8GVD Online schools, your participation is invaluable to our research. Look out for the survey link tomorrow! #EducationResearch #VirtualSchooling #OnlineSchooling #InnovationInEducation

    • Square with light green background, text in the centre that reads: online school survey launching tomorrow (Deadline: 30th September 2024) . We're excited to announce the launch of our online school survey tomorrow, a crucial component of our upcoming research paper: "Innovation in Education: Evaluating the Growing Impact of Virtual Schooling Models on Traditional Education in Primary and Secondary Education" There are two dark green quarter circles in opposite corners.
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    Professor of Instructional Design and Director of Faculty Development for the College of Education & Health Services, Touro University California

    If you are reading this and in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, please consider doing the survey. It would be nice to be able to add it to the American (see https://lnkd.in/g5xyZnSj ), Canadian (see https://k12sotn.ca/ ), and New Zealand (see https://lnkd.in/g-3X5jQc ) versions that already exist. Now we just need to get our Australian colleagues to get on board with one of their own.

    View profile for Charlotte Doody, graphic

    E-Learning Strategist | Director, ANW Consultants Ltd | CFC International Parent Coordinator

    K-12 UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man Online school survey launching tomorrow (Deadline: 30th September 2024) We are excited to announce the launch of our online school survey tomorrow, a crucial component of our research paper: "Innovation in Education: Evaluating the Growing Impact of Virtual Schooling Models on Traditional Education in Primary and Secondary Education" Authors: • Charlotte Doody, Independent Researcher, Matic Media Ltd • Jonathan Lloyd, Independent Researcher, Class Futures • Dr Bieke Schreurs, University of Amsterdam This paper will be featured in an MDPI Special Issue. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGKp8GVD Online schools, your participation is invaluable to our research. Look out for the survey link tomorrow! #EducationResearch #VirtualSchooling #OnlineSchooling #InnovationInEducation

    • Square with light green background, text in the centre that reads: online school survey launching tomorrow (Deadline: 30th September 2024) . We're excited to announce the launch of our online school survey tomorrow, a crucial component of our upcoming research paper: "Innovation in Education: Evaluating the Growing Impact of Virtual Schooling Models on Traditional Education in Primary and Secondary Education" There are two dark green quarter circles in opposite corners.
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    Ok so this one’s a biggie 🙌 🙌 🙌 ... In response to the growing demand for children's smartphone alternatives from parents across the world, HMD (the people who make Nokia phones) are stepping up to the plate… Today they’re launching The Better Phone Project, an open innovation project to design the ideal child-friendly phone, in collaboration with parents, experts, young people… and us! Parents in the Smartphone Free Childhood community are going to be invited to input into the research and design phases of this vital innovation project. Helping to shape which features go in, which definitely shouldn’t, what this child-friendly phone should look like and more. It's early days but we'll be sharing much more about this collaboration in the coming months and it’s safe to say we’re pretty excited about it – this could be a genuine ‘prayers answered’ moment 🙏 . We might be a teeny bit biased, but in our view The Better Phone Project is exactly what tech innovation should look like; listening, learning and collaborating to build new products that solve real human needs and actually make society better 💡. Huge props to Lars Silberbauer and the all-star team at HMD for making this much needed move and leading the way on one of the defining issues of our time. Signup to get involved in the project is open: https://lnkd.in/dM7DafiY We’re off to file this under ‘fantasy collaboration made real' 🤯 . #smartphonefreechildhood #parentpower #DigitalDetox #MentalHealth #HumanMobileDevices #TheBetterPhoneProject #BetterPhoneProject

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    We are excited to be supporting a pilot series of one-hour online training sessions exploring foundational AI topics. These talks will cover historical developments, current issues, and emerging concerns surrounding generative AI (GenAI) in education. ✨ Join us for our primer event! ✨ 📅 Date: Thursday, 11th July 🕓 Time: 16:00 BST 📍 Location: Online This event is designed to introduce foundational concepts of GenAI and explore their impact on educational processes. This one-hour online event will cover key themes, including understanding GenAI, its limitations, and case studies of AI in education. 💡2 x 3 Minute Introductions by Experts and Entrepreneurs in AI Education. 🎓 Speaker: Dr. Firat Batmaz, the AI in Education Group Leader from the Department of Computer Science at Loughborough University, will deliver an informative and comprehensive presentation on Generative AI in Education. This session builds on the Assurance of AI in Education event held at Loughborough University earlier this year. 💬 Interactive Q&A: The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A, providing an opportunity for participants to learn more about GenAI in education and grow their knowledge in this fast-moving area of AI literacy and skills. 🔖 Event Details: - Free of Charge - Limited to 18 Participants 🎟️ Secure your place to gain valuable insights into the role of AI in education from a leading academic in the field. #artificialintelligence #education

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    Head of Growth and AI. Trustee at Chapter One UK.

    I'm hosting some CPD on GenAI for all educators and learning professionals from around the world. Join us for the one hour primer event with Dr. Firat Batmaz, the AI in Education Group Leader, from the Department of Computer Science at Loughborough University. He is going to deliver an informative and comprehensive presentation on Generative AI in Education which will be followed by an interactive Q&A. 📅 Date: Thursday, 11th July 🕓 Time: 16:00 BST 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Link: In comments below It is a free event and I have had to limit the places due to the licence costs of the platform I am using. This will hopefully be the start of a series and open to educators from all schools, including online schools, virtual schools, and digital learning environments, and learning professionals.

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    📢 Invitation to Education GenAI Event! 📢 We're thrilled to announce an exclusive online talk with Dr. Firat Batmaz on AI Literacy for Educators and Digital Learning Professionals. Join us for an insightful session on the role of Generative AI in education. 📅 Date: Thursday, 11th July 🕓 Time: 16:00 BST 📍 Location: Online 🧠 What to Expect: 🔹 Foundational Concepts of GenAI 🔹 Key Themes and Real-World Case Studies 🔹 Interactive Q&A with Dr. Firat Bitmaz, Loughborough University Event Details: 💰 Free of Charge 🎟️ Limited to 18 Participants 🔗 Secure your place now to gain valuable insights from a leading academic in the field! Link in the comments below 👇 This is dedicated to providing educators and stakeholders with a deep understanding of AI through a pilot series of engaging events and content. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌟 #Artifcialintelligence #Education

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    🌍 Earlier this month, #creativeHE launched "Towards AI Literacy: 101+ Creative and Critical Practices, Perspectives, and Purposes." This incredible collection features ideas and practices on AI/GenAI from diverse individuals in education, sharing their perspectives and experiences on AI literacy from 22 countries. According to the international team: “The collection contributes to the wider discussions around AI while also fostering collaboration and partnership between educators and students in co-designing learning, teaching, and assessment that help us all grow as responsible citizens of this world” (Sandra Abegglen, Chrissi Nerantzi, Antonio Martínez-Arboleda, Marianthi (Marianna) Karatsiori, Javiera Atenas, and Chris Rowell). 📧 In our latest newsletter on Class Futures, we curate a selection of our favourite quotes from these stories for educators and digital learning professionals to use. The quotes are grouped into six categories: 📖 Defining GenAI Literacy 🏫 The Role of GenAI Literacy in Education 🛠️ Practical Applications and Programmes ⚖️ Ethical Considerations and Challenges 💬 Critical Perspectives on GenAI Literacy 🔄 Integration and Future Directions Check out the link in the comments below for more insights! 💓💫 #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Digitallearning

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