News

Richard Millwood - an inspiration!

Our very own Richard Millwood was quoted last week as being, "really important for making me think about first principles of ICT." In an article published by Sally McKeown, Sean O'Sullivan reflects upon his journey in becoming a special needs visionary. The article ...

Sarah invited to sit on IJEDICT Review Board

Sarah Jones recently received news that she had been invited to sit on the review board of the International Journal of Education and Development using ICT (IJEDICT). Sarah, who has been a reviewer on this journal for several years, was invited by the Chief Editor Prof. Stewart Marshall, who added that the invitation was “in recognition of [her] exceptional service on the Peer Review Panel of IJEDICT.”

Core-ed New Zealand - New Website

A new URL and an new website to match as Core Education continues to build on its success.

Essex Imagine Centre - Now Open

The Imagine Centre housed in the new Colchester United's football stadium. Created by Essex LA to test a range of new learning technologies it allows learners and teachers an opportunity to see what works for themselves.

Icelandic volcano is no problem for Core!

A client found himself stuck in Switzerland last week when European flights were grounded because of the erupting Icelandic volcano. Louise came to the rescue and found him a way home.

Core Education helps with VITAL preparations

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. They have named it VITAL, as it is just that and they asked Core Education to help them set up a variety of online activities for them.

Owers Lecture 2009

The 2009 Owers lecture, yet again, generated a lively discussion following an inspirational presentation on Robotics by Kate Sim. Professor Stephen Heppell responded and ignited the debate with some sharp observations about the condition of our current curriculum, methods of assessment and sadly, pervasive attitudes inhibiting our education system.

Award Winning Online Communities!

The IDeA (Improvement and Development Agency) has just won an e-Government National Award for excellence in professionalism and leadership.

CORE UK @ ULEARN 08

Core Education UK is offering six sessions at ULearn 08 in Christchurch New Zealand

CORE EDUCATION UK NEWSLETTER JUNE 2008

Both Core Education UK and George, Maureen’s grandson, have passed the one year mark - this is an update on some of our activities to celebrate, keep you informed and invite your participation. Please pass this on to others you think would be interested. We are always ready to help you to benefit from the effective use of learning technologies and would love to meet to explain further.

CONNECTING THE FUTURE TO THE PAST - NEW LEARNING '08

This one day event was held in the Institute of Education London on July 9th 2008 to offer participants the opportunity to recall past experience of educational computing and consider lessons for the future.