Unconferences - Develop Yourself - DPG Community2024-03-28T17:28:01Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-cpd/feed/category/Unconferences10th February Manchester: LnD Connect Unconference Worth Attendinghttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-cpd/10th-february-manchester-lnd-connect-unconference-worth-attending2017-01-18T12:37:04.000Z2017-01-18T12:37:04.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376921?profile=RESIZE_480x480" target="_self" width="400"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376921?profile=RESIZE_480x480" class="align-left" width="400" height="562"></a></p>
<p>L&D Connect is hosting their next unconference at the People’s History Museum in Manchester on 10<sup>th</sup> February. The event is described as a space to learn, experiment, network and reflect.</p>
<p>The not-for-profit group is an informal community who support and challenge each other as a personal learning network. They host a variety of online events including the popular Twitter chat under the hashtag ‘#LDInsight’ at 8am every Friday as well as several face to face events throughout the year.</p>
<p>This next event enables those attending to discuss challenges and share thoughts with other professionals helping them to develop as a practitioner both throughout the day and beyond. An unconference means no speakers, no fixed agenda, no selling or promotional activity. Instead, it commences with those attending agreeing how the day should be structured to help everyone get the most out of the day. This flips a typical event approach from being an event with pre-determined content into a highly personalised and unique learning experience.</p>
<p>There is more information in the video below and you can <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-2017-manchester-tickets-29430422185">book tickets for the event for just £65 on their event page</a>. There will be a few of the DPG team there at the event and we hope to see some of you there too.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-2017-manchester-tickets-29430422185" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16pt;">Click to book</a></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><br></span></p></div>Fringe Events - Learning Technologies & Skills Conferencehttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-cpd/fringe-events-learning-technologies-skills-conference2017-01-16T16:08:52.000Z2017-01-16T16:08:52.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>Martin Couzin's has organised two evening events dubbed at 'fringe' events to be held after the 1st day of the Learning Technologies Conference & Exhibition.</p>
<p>Martin's approach to these sorts of events means he gathers interesting people together in a really informal way and well, just let's chat happen with minimum structure.</p>
<p>You can register for the events using the links below and due to high demand I'd register as quickly as possible - looking at the fantastic line up they won't last long.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-tech-barcamp-2017-tickets-31218217529" target="_blank">Learning Tech Barcamp</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/xapi-barcamp-2017-tickets-31219530456" target="_blank">xAPI Barcamp</a></p>
<p>Take a look and if you're down at the exhibition or conference then we hope to see you there.</p>
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</div>L&D Connect Unconference - Manchester 11th Februaryhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/events-cpd/l-d-connect-unconference-manchester-11th-february2016-01-07T12:31:10.000Z2016-01-07T12:31:10.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>Our good friends and fantastic network L&D Connect are coming to Manchester to host the first Unconference in the City.</p>
<p>A fantastic opportunity to meet fellow L&D and OD practitioners in the North of England and keep your knowledge and skills at the cutting edge of todays profession. A great CPD opportunity is ever there was one!</p>
<p>Never been to an unconference? Read on to find out more..</p>
<p><strong>About the Unconference</strong></p>
<p>The theme is "Embracing Change in Learning Practice" </p>
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<li>What are the trends and technologies that are shaping the Learning landscape?</li>
<li>What do we, as Practitioners, need to do or learn ourselves to prepare for changes?</li>
<li>What are we already doing to support new or improved learning solutions in our organisations or client groups?</li>
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<p>An Unconference means no speakers, no fixed agenda, no selling to or promotional activity.</p>
<p>We are setting aside a space to learn, experiement, network and reflect.</p>
<p><a title="L&D Connect Scotland Overview" href="https://www.haikudeck.com/ld-connect-unconference---3rd-oct-2014-events-presentation-iZy300ImWU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">This tells you what you need to know</a></p>
<p>We are experimenting with an online tool called Slack to get introductions and ideas flowing to help shape the agenda, you will be invited to join when you book your place. There will be some loose facilitation to get things started but be prepared to input and make this event <strong>your very own. </strong></p>
<p><strong>About L&D Connect</strong></p>
<p>L&D Connect is a virtual and real-life space for L&D practitioners and others in L&D/ organisational development to discuss the issues that matter most to them and their organisations. </p>
<p>The aims are simple - to create a space to</p>
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<li>Experiment with ideas  & techniques with other practitioners - get feedback and think differently about what you produce</li>
<li>Talk about relevant L&D/ OD issues </li>
<li>Exchange ideas and support fellow L&D professionals</li>
<li>Encourage networking & best practice sharing within the learning & development community</li>
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<div>There will be a focus on using Social Media to share content- please bring phones, tablets and devices.</div>
<p>If you are new to Social Media, we will help you find your feet a little!</p>
<p>And not forgetting our Twitter hashtags . . .</p>
<p>We are also using two hashtags on Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23ldconnect" rel="nofollow">#ldconnect</a> for the group and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ldcu16" target="_blank">#ldcu16</a> for the unconference so please do use them.</p>
<p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p>
<p>L&D connect runs on a not-for profit basis and the annual unconference and  informal networking events attract a wide variety of practitioners.</p>
<p>Here is the amazing work that Martin Couzins from LearnPatch (and DPG Community L&D Zone facilitator) drew together from the Edinburgh Unconference in Feb 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://learnpatch.com/2014/02/a-review-of-ldcu-scotland/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Review of the day blogged by Learn Patch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://learnpatch.com/2014/02/discussion-points-at-the-ld-connect-scotland-unconference/" rel="nofollow">Our Key Discussion Points from the Day</a></p>
<p><a href="https://storify.com/martincouzins/curated-tweets-from-the-l-and-d-connect-scotland-u?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email" rel="nofollow">Storify curation of Tweets</a></p>
<p>If you have any questions please post them below or contact me directly.</p>
<p>If you have read enough and want to book your place then check out the EventBrite page with booking options below (There are only 10 early bird tickets left)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ld-connect-unconference-manchester-tickets-19844366033" target="_blank">Book my place for the Unconference now</a></p>
<p>See you there!</p>
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