{"id":65,"date":"2025-10-09T17:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/nov25inset\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:23:52","slug":"keynote","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/nov25inset\/keynote\/","title":{"rendered":"Keynote"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Michael Conlon, Transformation Consultant, XMA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/nov25inset\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2025\/10\/09175152\/Michael.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/nov25inset\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2025\/10\/09175152\/Michael.png 272w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/nov25inset\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2025\/10\/09175152\/Michael-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/michael-conlon-at-xma\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-x  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/@mconlon68\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13.982 10.622 20.54 3h-1.554l-5.693 6.618L8.745 3H3.5l6.876 10.007L3.5 21h1.554l6.012-6.989L15.868 21h5.245l-7.131-10.378Zm-2.128 2.474-.697-.997-5.543-7.93H8l4.474 6.4.697.996 5.815 8.318h-2.387l-4.745-6.787Z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">X<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Michael has had an extensive career in education over the past 30 years in teaching, school leadership, local authority quality improvement and a national role with Education Scotland. He has worked on some of the UK\u2019s largest 1:1 iPad programs, including Glasgow\u2019s innovative Connected Learning programme covering over 200 schools and he continues to support education institutions with their strategic ambitions across the UK, bringing XMA\u2019s deep experience in delivering 1:1 projects to school leaders and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passionate about equity, accessibility, creativity and the importance of professional learning, Michael continues to pursue the opportunity to have an impact for young people in a digitally&nbsp;accelerating world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are XMA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>XMA is a dynamic company passionate about transforming educational spaces. We collaborate closely with schools, understanding their unique needs and aspirations to create inspiring learning environments. From innovative classroom practice to strategic consultation, XMA delivers high-quality projects that enhance learning and teaching in schools across the UK. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working closely with school leaders, teachers, and pupils to ensure that every project reflects the vision and values of the school communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:108px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/nov25inset\/uploads\/sites\/5936\/2025\/10\/09175748\/xma.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing Michael Conlon, Transformation Consultant, XMA Michael has had an extensive career in education over the past 30 years in teaching, school leadership, local authority quality improvement and a national role with Education Scotland. 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