Derek Balaam spoke recently at our Modern Governor event - see his slides here about how Modern Governor e-learning for School Governors works in Brent.

1. Modern Governor In Brent Derek Balaam – Brent LA

2. Why? Innovation New, alternative ways of achieving outcomes Go with the flow Low cost

3. Availability Of Governors? Governors busy people Already attend meetings in own time

4. What’s Good About E-Learning? Choose time Starbucks + Laptop = Mod. Gov. Own pace “I’ll finish it off tomorrow”

5. First Sliced Bread, Now……..? Complementary, not alternative (Well, that’s the theory!)

6. Why Modern Governor? Bite size – not too long Light, easy to understand, conversational tone Interactive – reading and thinking, not just listening Attractive, professional presentation

7. There’s More…. Part of larger organisation – Learning Pool LA focus Technical support available Courses have input from NGA, COGS

8. Not Everything Is Rosy Uptake a constant struggle I’ve started but I may not finish…..

9. Possibilities? Use in face-to-face training course Use in GB development session Write own courses

10. Feedback Not for all Positive

11. 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

12. The End Thanks for listening! Brent Governor Services Chesterfield House 9 Park Lane Wembley HA9 7RH 020 8937 3048