When the pandemic began, online learning became a major part of our lives. Some of us weren’t sure about it to begin with! However, it seems like online learning is becoming more of a preferred option. Adults especially want to continue with e-learning. So why have adult learners decided they prefer e-learning over traditional learning? […]
With the world of work and teaching ever changing, one thing that hasn’t changed is teaching anxiety. Whether the lesson/workshop is in person or online, the fear captures you all the same. You enter the lesson or join a zoom call, everyone is there and eyes are on you and you freeze! This is all […]
If you are in the process of studying to become an Assessor, or are thinking about enrolling on one of our courses, then you will probably have realised by now that you will be studying from the comfort of your own home, rather than in a classroom environment. Welcome to the world of distance learning! […]
Functional skills offer a shorter way to meet entry requirements for many courses. They are a great way to gain the basic skills that you need to succeed in vocational learning. But what actually are functional skills? Let’s have a deeper look into this topic. What Are Functional Skills? Functional skills are the basic Maths, […]
Online learning and distance learning are two phrases that are often used interchangeably. Whilst they both involve working on computers, there are actually some differences between them. The three main differences between online and distance learning are: location, interaction and intention. Let’s have a look at these in further detail. Differences in location With online […]
Online training was a growing trend before the pandemic hit. That just accelerated the industry even further. Distance learning is now considered as the ‘new normal’ in education. The change is due to two main reasons; the increased business of people’s lives, and the added need for more flexible ways to study. One thing to […]
E-learning has become a big part of both child and adult education throughout the course of the pandemic. It has evolved massively; what was once considered to be a basic way of learning has undergone a digital transformation itself. E-Learning now provides learners with an enriched, engaging learning experience that a classroom simply couldn’t. The […]
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is a very popular choice for those who are wanting to progress their career into teaching. This is often the natural next stage for anyone who has completed the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) as by having both qualifications, you will be able […]
Whilst the education system within the UK is generally quite good, across the country there needs to be a more consistent approach to higher and further education courses. Allowing students to access a course that is right for them; rather than having to choose the best of a ‘bad bunch’. Over two decades ago, the […]
In our recent blog, we talked about the new apprenticeship funding model that has been introduced in order to ensure employers receive the correct levels of funding. The idea behind this new transparent funding approach is to ensure the funding band recommendations will support high quality training for many years to come. What is a […]