Ci6 writes:
Ci6 has developed a very collaborative relationship with many of the faculty at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), especially in the Business School.
ARU was awarded 'Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2014' and has a very flexible and cooperative approach to learning.
Since Ci6 opened its doors in September 2016 we have been overwhelmed by the support given to us by ARU staff, especially Dr Abi Hunt, Head of Department for Marketing, Enterprise, and Tourism at the Lord Ashcroft International Business School.
At her very first meeting with Ci6 students back in October 2016, Dr Hunt was extremely impressed with the way the students were organising themselves and using Trello to organise their Autumn Music Festival. ARU was in the process of developing its BSc in Event Management and Dr Hunt wanted Ci6 students to demonstrate how they were using Trello to the ARU Faculty members developing the new degree course.
On Thursday 2nd February Ci6 was thrilled to welcome Dr Michael Duignan and Dr Estela Fernandez-Sabiote, leading academics from the Lord Ashcroft International Business School. Michael and Estela were given an overview of the unique approach to post-16 education delivered at Ci6 by the current students. After which two students, Annabelle Grove and Kanako Komori led an interactive training session on how they use Trello.
Michael and Estela were very interested in the functionality of Trello and asked lots of questions to ensure they fully understood its potential. They learnt very quickly how to create boards and navigate around a team structure.
Both Michael and Estela expressed how well the training session was delivered and how impressed they were by Ci6 students.
"It's refreshing to see a school with such an ethose, what you're doing is flexible and holistic" said Dr Michael Duignan, he also tweeted later how much he had enjoyed his visit. "It was a pleasure to visit @cischool_uk yestday to learn about their innovative, inclusive approach to #ALevel learning+use of @trello! @ARU_BusinessSch"
We hope that this is the beginning of a highly collaborative relationship with both Michael and Estela.
For more images of the training event please see our write up on the Ci6 manifesto on Trello: https://trello.com/c/AlrhW4R2
If you would like to hear more about the unique approach to post-16 education offered at Ci6 please come to our Education Innovation Showcase on Thursday 23rd February 2017 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm at 62 Bateman Street, Cb2 1LR. More information can be found here: https://trello.com/c/FTecUFnH
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