Thanks to the hundreds of attendees and participants who made the two days of College Expo 21 such an incredible success!
The virtual conference and showcase took place on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 June, and featured 107 speakers and panellists – more than ever before. This year’s theme was: ‘Press the reset button: Reimagining college learning and life’.
Day 1 of College Expo 21 was officially opened by CDN Chief Executive Jim Metcalfe. Jim was followed by Jamie Hepburn, the new Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training.
CDN’s CEO @jim_metcalfe kicks starts #CollegeExpo21 by welcoming delegates and introducing @jamiehepburn – Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training.
Welcome everyone to #CollegeExpo21 – we hope you enjoy 😀 pic.twitter.com/lIIVKQqorV
— CDN (@ColDevNet) June 9, 2021
Mr Hepburn announced Edinburgh College lecturer Helena Good as the fifth person to be inducted into the CDN College Hall of Fame. Helena then provided an inspiring keynote speech live in the event studio. Day 1 sessions included ‘Supporting Mental Health’, ‘Creating the College of the Future’ and ‘Professional Learning’.
This was a really interesting session — #knowledge #empathy #bravery are my takeaways #CollegeExpo21 https://t.co/wAfne2lnuH
— Lee Ballantyne (@lee_ballantyne) June 9, 2021
Day 2 of College Expo 21 opened with an inspiring conversation with CDN’s own Sandy MacLean, Lead of Curriculum and Teaching, and her cousins – the world-record breaking MacLean Brothers, who rowed the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days!
Lovely to hear our colleague @SandymacCDN interviewing her cousins @broaratlantic about their amazing adventures and their resilience, mindset and focus. @ColDevNet #CollegeExpo21 pic.twitter.com/4kbJAyxpmp
— Suzanne Marshall (@SuzanneMarshal6) June 10, 2021
Over in the Skills Arena, there was quite literally all to play for as Forth Valley College, “the best college team in Scotland” took on “the best school team” Alva Academy in the Esports Live! Rocket League Competition.
CDN’s CEO @jim_metcalfe, Emma from @AlvaAcademy, Andrew from @FVCollege, Mark from @British_Esports introduce the next #CollegeExpo21 session in the Skills Arena:
Esports Live Competition! @FVCollege vs @AlvaAlliance
Who will be crowned the winner? 🎮👑
Tune in now 📺 pic.twitter.com/gWbLuqotpY
— CDN (@ColDevNet) June 10, 2021
We marked the life of Kevin Murphy, former Director of Curriculum & Attainment at Dundee and Angus College, by posthumously inducting him into the CDN College Hall of Fame.
Day 2 sessions included ‘Institutional Approaches to Curriculum Design’, ‘Developing Student Digital Skills’ and the ‘Teaching in Colleges Today Qualification’.
Did you miss the event or want to catch up on any sessions? The College Expo 21 conference platform is now open so you can revisit the event!
Day 1 recordings are now available – Day 2 coming soon!
