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ELvis

A virtual school with a research based learning approach linking schools across Europe and beyond. Collaborative learning for staff and students. Creating knowledge and developing lifelong learning skills. This project is attracting attention from around the world.

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OU Vital – a joint project with Open University and eSkills

The Open University (OU), in conjunction with eSkills, have recently won a large government bid to set up ICT professional development provision for all state registered schools across England.

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The Owers Lecture

An annual lecture based on Dr. Stan Owers' thesis 'The place and perception of Technology in the curriculum' to sustain the debate about technology in education and society.

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PGCME at the Hull York Medical School

Doctors, nurses and other health professionals are trained to be, not surprisingly doctors or nurses or health professionals. But who teaches them and what qualifications do they have as teachers? The Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME) is an invaluable qualification in any health professional’s toolbox.

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TDA SEN Portal

Brunel University, under the leadership of Prof Marilyn Leask, won a Teacher Development Agency (TDA) bid to breath new life into the TDA Special Educational Needs (SEN) Portal. As part of that work, Core Education were asked to take responsibility for the Innovation Strand of work.

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New Learning

Our annual 'unconference'!

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KNOW-HOW

CORE Education UK, in collaboration with CORE Education NZ, are developing a series of courses under the banner of 'KNOW-HOW'.

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National Archive of Educational Computing

The UK National Archive of Educational Computing documents the development of learning technology through its invention, application, organisations and people over the last half century. Key collections include Richard Fothergill's personal archive, The Computers in the Curriculum Project, The National Interactive Video Centre and Ultralab.

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EPS2.0 Whole School Evaluation

EPS2.0 stands for the Educational Positioning System - Version 2. It has been developed by Dr. Julia Atkin and our sister organisation, Core Education - New Zealand for use in self review for whole school visioning. It is currently being piloted by Core Education in the UK context.

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UNESCO - The Future of Knowledge Acquisition and Sharing

UNESCO - The Future of Knowledge Acquisition and Sharing Core UK supported the meeting of a UNESCO High Level Group of Visionaries in Kronberg, Germany, June 2007, sponsored by the German Commission to UNESCO and BASF. In partnership with UNESCO we created the structure of the meeting and facilitated dialogue around the long-term future of knowledge. Core UK collected video statements from young people around Europe and soon to include more from New Zealand, and these together with responses from the Kronberg delegates can be viewed at: www.futureknowledge.org

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Improvement & Development Agency - Communities of Practice

The IDeA have commissioned Core Education UK to develop their capacity to offer an online community of practice service for local authority improvement.

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QCA - Curriculum Co-Development Online Communities

In a bold and ambitious move the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority engaged with innovative teachers and consultants throughout the country in a programme of curriculum development - Core UK is supporting this initiative online.

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IDIBL - Inter-Disciplinary Inquiry-Based Learning Project - New Thinking for New Students

At the University of Bolton we are creating opportunity for those for whom university does not fit, we are making learning & teaching more fulfilling and more delightful, we are looking to widen participation in higher education and promote life-long learning, we are making learning meaningful in people's lives.

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Macmillan Cancer Support - Learner Needs Analysis

Core Education UK has partnered with Kris Popat to develop an interactive online Learner Needs Analysis tool for Macmillan professionals

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European Experts' Network for Education and Technology

Richard Millwood is an Advisory Member to this association which aims to connect to, consolidate, and disseminate knowledge about ICT-related transformations in European school education. The experts' network analyses and reflects upon the processes linked to the transition towards the knowledge society. It intends to link theoretical insights and research experiences with policy aims and their implementation in order to contribute to the quality of European school education.

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Improvement & Development Agency - Knowledge Walkthrough

Core Education UK was commissioned to effectively communicate the purpose and scope of the IDeA's strategy for supporting knowledge management in Local Authorities

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BECTA - ‘Innovative approaches’ Content Quality Principle

Becta invited Core Education UK to review this principle and produce advice for practitioners and developers. The original quality principles for digital learning resources were published in April 2006 and relate to the design and use of digital learning resources to support effective learning and teaching. They are applicable to a range of ages and contexts, including the schools and post-16 sectors.

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The Specialist Schools & Academies Trust - Evaluation of the ICT Register

Core Education UK used telephone interviews and desk research to create an evaluation report on this innovative scheme to share expertise between schools about ICT issues.

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