The Global Forum's Focus Group 1 – representatives nominated by national governments – holds roundtable discussions to further explore project themes under Chatham House Rule.

12 June 2020 – virtual workshop via Zoom

1^st meeting – Focus Group 1 of the Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030

Solidarity roundtable on curriculum challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

The meeting explored:

• Managing budgetary tensions
• Managing workload / overload tensions and dilemmas
• Managing tensions and dilemmas with balanced use of digitalisation for re-opening schools

19 July 2020 – virtual workshop via Zoom

2^nd meeting – Focus Group 1 of the Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030

Solidarity roundtable on blended-learning/hybrid learning with a focus on supporting teachers

The meeting explored:

• Insights from research and practices from the field on blended learning/ hybrid learning
• Bridging insight to the more general educational experience

30 July 2020 – virtual workshop via Zoom

3^rd meeting – Focus Group 1 of the Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030

Moving forward with confidence – A panel discussion

The meeting explored:

• Ecosystem change
• Alternative assessment practices
• Teacher innovations
• Moving forward with confidence: insights from OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030

See also: 

Preparing for Post-Covid Education: Closing Equity Gaps through Personalised and Digital Curriculum, 3rd Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030, virtual workshop via Zoom, 10-12 May 2021

How can we reduce the equity gap through curriculum adaptations at a time of crisis?, 2nd Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030, virtual workshop via Zoom, 8-9 October 2020

Overcoming challenges in curriculum delivery during school closures and transition back to school, 1st Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030, virtual workshop via Zoom, 19-20 May 2020