On my way… #LT26uk #ChosenToChair

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Want to start your #LT26UK learning early? Your conference Chairs start prepping 2 months in advance. Take a listen to the Learning Uncut podcast with @niallgavinuk.bsky.social @hepalmer.bsky.social & Anit Mahay, 3 of this year's Chairs talking about their craft learninguncut.global/podcast/elev...

I enjoyed contributing to this conversation with host @mparryslater.bsky.social @hepalmer.bsky.social & Anit Mahay about the role and responsibilities of conference chairing at the #LearningTechnologiesConference #LT26uk #LearningUncut

I'm chairing 2 sessions at the #LT26uk. On Weds 29th April, Session #T3S1 on Scaling AI, w/Chantelle Hodson & Katy O'Donnell FLPI (N.B: This is a change to the original programme) and on Thurs 30th April, Session #T2S5 AI Market Intelligence, w/David Perring, FLPI & Myles Runham from #Fosway.

Everything all together all at once - #LPI learning provider Accreditation, video recording for Learning Technologies Conference session #LT26uk, private client mentoring, exam invigilating, #LnDcowork… This late career portfolio working can get a bit crazy #BoomAndBust. How YOU doing?

Reflecting on yesterday's @yourlpi.bsky.social LinkedIn webinar w/ @edmundmonk.bsky.social & Iris Cremers, on #CriticalThinking, my quick takeaways: * Be mindful of your own biases when prompting AI * Get AI to cite its sources and to challenge it's own initial responses * Doubt everything * Repeat

Hey there #HRCommunity !! I want to encourage you to check out the #AdventBlogs series being curated this year by Daniel Taylor. He posts them on his site and on LinkedIn. It's a dose of brightness that we all can benefit from !! - www.danieltaylordevelopment.com/blog/the-wor...

Micro-sleeps = micro-dreams

I rarely travel at ‘commuter time’ these days, and am amused to see that the old bag-on-the-seat-beside-me practice is still alive and well

Up early to catch the train up to London for today’s #TheLearningUnconference, facilitated by @fionamcbride.bsky.social. I love this open format which allows the attendees to shape the agenda & the content.

On my way to sunny #Brighton to co-host today’s LnDcowork @ Werks Central in Middle Street. See you there 10:30-16:00?

How can I get rid of the three flags on the app icon, when I’ve seen the three mentions and logged in and out umpteen times since then? Thanks.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to co-shape the agenda and the learning conversations at this one-day event, expertly facilitated by @fionamcbride.bsky.social. Expect to get involved, rather than to just sit back and listen. See you there, at #TheLearningUnconference.

Some #mentoring clients having moved on, I now have capacity to take on and support some new #mentees. This quick blog explains how I can support you in your professional development by my #ProfessionalMentoring service. Do get in touch to have a chat. niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/11/ment...

In this 10th Anniversary year of my triple cardiac bypass operation, nice to get the all clear from my latest cardio ultrasound checkup. Next appointment 2028! Seems I'm good for a few more years, then.

Did some mandatory eLearning this afternoon and once again proved that I can hold 5 facts in my head for 20 minutes, long enough to pass the assessment, whilst acing the bl33ding obvious #TrueFalseQuestions #OldSchool #Learning

A quieter couple of weeks but beginning to ramp up again - an #LPI #AccreditationReport to submit, #ExamInvigilating some GCSE resits, and 2 #Mentoring sessions to follow. How’s your #November looking? DM me for a chat.

Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025? This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...

Latest #blog in my Mentoring Unpicked series, now drawing to a close... Key Aspect #6: "Typically (but not always) Less Experienced." niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/09/prof...

A varied week ahead - 1 x Mentoring Session, 1 x LPI Learning Provider Accreditation visit and 1 x Reading/Invigilating at the local college. For fun, 2 x Ballroom & Latin dance classes (learning) and 1 x social dance evening (practical application) to round off the week. How's your week looking?

#Blog: Professional Mentoring Unpicked #5 Trust, Open Communication, and Mutual Respect. Thoughts? niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/09/prof...

The next blog in my short series on #ProfessionalMentoring - Key Aspect #4 Skills, Knowledge, Career and Personal Growth... niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/09/prof...

Here's the next #blog in my short series wherein I'm unpicking the key aspects of #ProfessionalMentoring - this being KA3: Focus on the Mentee's Development... niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/09/prof... I'd love to hear any feedback and, of course, be happy to chat with anyone seeking such support.

If you're heading to London this morning for the #LPI #LearningLive Conference (see you there?), here's something to read on the train - the next blog in my short series unpicking #ProfessionalMentoring, Guidance, Support & Encouragement niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/09/prof...

I'm giving #Bluesky another go, after several months of inactivity. Now running my own #ProfessionalMentoring service and very happy to be in conversation with several mentees across the globe - went international very quickly! Missing the old #LnD community and keen to reconnect #NotASalesPitch

I posted previously about my new short #blog series unpicking the key aspects of mentoring and delivering a professional mentoring service. This is the next blog in that series, discussing KA #1: Experienced and Trusted... niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/08/prof... #Mentoring #ProfessionalMentor #LnD

I recently started my own #ProfessionalMentoring service & a month of developmental conversations has passed already. Here's the first in my recent blog post series about it all... niallgavinuk.blogspot.com/2025/08/prof... Have a read, let me know what you think, & watch out for more. #Mentor #LnD

It's that time of year again. But more significantly, today is the 10th anniversary of my triple bypass cardiac surgery in 2014. I am grateful for the love and friendship of so many people still in my extended life - family, friends, colleagues... you know who you are. And I know where you live!

#LnD has been my profession and interest for over 35 years. #Astronomy a personal interest and pastime for about the same period. I find it interesting that I see far more astronomy and far less LnD posts and posters here, than I used to on Tw1tt3r. Where’s the rest of my UK LnD #tribe hanging out?

Just reminded the 4.4K followers I appear to still have over in Tw1tt3r that I’m over here now and don’t use it any more. Invited them to join the 450 of you here. Reminds me of something I said there years ago, “It’s not a numbers game”.

Later, that same night…

#NewMoon and #Jupiter over #WestSussex after #Sunset 29/04/25

How to call your bank by dialling just 3 numbers… simply dial 1-5-9! Then you know it’s legit, watch the video for more info. Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.

Day 79 10 years on #NoPlasters; Seek to be better every day. Use your network, the internet, inspiration from a walk. Believe in a better way. This is absolutely the same, with one new addition, use AI. The human condition is surely to seek progress, so keep walking onward. #Learning #Development

I wonder who was #Putin out the lights in Spain yesterday. I suspect all world-wide governments are hastily - if they haven't already - reviewing and updating their infrastructure defences as an urgent priority #ArmageddonAnyone?

A small but select gathering at today's #Brighton #LnDcowork. Thanks for your company and advice @gaellewat.bsky.social, @janetwebbc.bsky.social & @colin42.bsky.social - and hello to Charlotte R.

I'm looking forward to co-hosting this week's #Brighton #LnDcowork at #WerksCentral, Middle Street, Brighton, tomorrow, Tuesday from 10:00-15:30, with @gaellewat.bsky.social. Join us for some or all of the day & enjoy a bit of supportive space & conversation while we work.

I will be sharing insights from session #LT25 #T3S4 on learning communities from 11.15am with @niallgavinuk.bsky.social Tom Way linkedin.com/in/tomway8 and Nick Baker linkedin.com/in/nickbaker... session on learning communities. We will cover what they are and how they thrive.

Panel Chairperson @niallgavinuk.bsky.social, Independent Learning Consultant and Accreditation Mentor Nick Baker Senior Lead: Learning Design and Digital Innovation, The Football Association linkedin.com/in/nickbaker... Tom Way - Curriculum Lead, The AA Driving School linkedin.com/in/tomway8

Managed to get a seat to #T3S4 Community Learning talk chaired by @niallgavinuk.bsky.social ! Mention of the beloved and dearly missed #LDInsights community ❤️ #LT25uk

Another fab session at @learningtechuk.bsky.social this time focusing on learning communities with @niallgavinuk.bsky.social Check out my article Learning Tech: Community Learning www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni... #lt25uk #t3s4 #learningcommunity

Video reflections up on @fionamcbride.bsky.social's @learningtechuk.bsky.social session in which she shared a 3-step framework to help consider our work with greater intention and clarity as part of our evolving L&D practice. #LT23UK #T5S1 www.linkedin.com/posts/mgilro...

Just adding something to the packing list that I’ve already packed - as you do #LT25uk

I’m still packing. See you at lunchtime #LT25uk

#LearningCommunities - Head along to session #T3S4 at the #LearningTechnologies Conference on Thursday to learn from Tom Way at the #AA and Nick Baker at the #FA how they support & develop their volunteer, external & dispersed driving instructor & football coach teams. See comments for more info.

A reminder there’s more to life than #LearningTechnologies - I spent yesterday morning on an #ArcheologyWalk through & over #KingsleyVale in #WestSussex in the company of #WorthingMuseum’s archaeologist, James Sainsbury #LookUp

Learning Technologies Barcamp returns: Informal, insightful conversations on the future of skills; 23 April, 18.00 to 19.30 near to London’s ExCeL learningnews.com/news/insight... #lt25uk @martincouzins.bsky.social

I want to give a shout out to my 2 speakers at the #LearningTechnologies #Conference on Thurs 24th April - Tom Way of the #AA Driving School, & Nick Baker of the #FootballAssociation. They've been fully engaged & have collaborated w/ me in shaping & preparing session #T3S4 on #CommunityLearning .