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Festival of Learning

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Our Festival of Learning Courses

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Introduction to Micro:bit: Coding and Creativity for Beginners

Designed for beginners, this session will introduce you to the basics of programming and using the Micro:Bit to create fun and interactive projects.

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Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Beginner’s Guide

Curious about how to use ChatGPT to enhance your productivity or creativity? Join this 2-hour interactive workshop to discover practical ways to get the most out of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT.

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Design Made Easy: Getting Started with Canva

Ready to bring your creative ideas to life? In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to use Canva, the user-friendly design tool that helps anyone create stunning visuals.

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Psychology of Memory: How We Remember and Why We Forget

Unlock the mysteries of memory in this 2-hour taster workshop! Explore how our brains store, retain, and recall information, and why we sometimes forget.

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Social Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and Group Behaviour

Discover the powerful role of social influence in shaping our decisions, attitudes, and behaviours in this interactive 2-hour workshop.

Find out more about the Festival of Learning during Lifelong Learning Week

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A Film by Francis Lartey

A Film by Francis Lartey

Oct 23, 2024 |

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Celebration of Learning event back in July 2024. If you were there, you might remember we ran into some technical difficulties while trying to screen a very special film created by one of our...

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How was your Get Online Week?

How was your Get Online Week?

Oct 23, 2024 | , ,

Get Online Week at Havering Adult College: Empowering Digital Skills Last week, Havering Adult College celebrated Get Online Week, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping individuals boost their digital skills and confidence. The event brought learners from across...

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Get Online Week

Get Online Week

Oct 9, 2024 | , ,

Get Online Week is the UK’s largest and longest-running digital inclusion campaign, run every year by Good Things Foundation. In just one week, Get Online Week empowers tens of thousands of people with the skills and means to use the internet safely, confidently &...

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Celebration of Learning 2024

Celebration of Learning 2024

Aug 5, 2024 | ,

On the 25th July 2024 we celebrated the achievements of our learners at our annual Celebration of Learning evening. The sold out night filled with quizzes, performances and speeches from our amazing learners. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the feedback was that it...

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Let’s Have a Natter About Numbers

Let’s Have a Natter About Numbers

May 15, 2024 | ,

Before you read on, test your numeracy skills with these five challenges. They get harder as you go along. See how far you can get.The Big Number Natter Let’s have a natter about maths. Yeah, I know, you might be thinking, “Maths? Really? That’s like asking me to...

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How to Become a Teaching Assistant

How to Become a Teaching Assistant

Dec 11, 2023 |

Unlocking a Rewarding Career: How to Become a Teaching Assistant in the UK Are you passionate about education, helping students succeed, and making a positive impact on their lives? If so, a career as a teaching assistant in the United Kingdom might be the perfect...

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Coping with the Cost of Living

Coping with the Cost of Living

Dec 5, 2023 |

As a borough, Havering recognises that, as the cost of living continues to rise across the country, many of our residents are going to be feeling the pinch this winter. The Council’s new cost of living online hub brings...

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International Day of Tolerance

International Day of Tolerance

Nov 10, 2023 |

The Power of Tolerance: Why It Is Important  In a world marked by diversity, differing viewpoints, and various backgrounds, tolerance is a fundamental value that carries immense significance. Tolerance is not merely a passive acceptance of others’ beliefs and...

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International Buy Nothing Day

International Buy Nothing Day

Nov 10, 2023 |

Consumerism: The Pursuit of More and Its Consequences  In today’s modern world, consumerism is a pervasive and often unquestioned aspect of our lives. It’s the relentless pursuit of acquiring goods and services, often driven by the belief that more possessions will...

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National Stress Awareness Day

National Stress Awareness Day

Oct 30, 2023 |

Mastering Stress: Strategies for Effective Stress Management In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common companion in our lives. Whether it’s caused by work pressures, personal challenges, or simply the demands of our daily routines, stress can have a significant...

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