http://www.core-ed.org.uk Stories and Blogs from Core Education UK daily 1 2008-04-01T22:34:46Z http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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 ... No publisher sjones 2010-07-14T14:30:48Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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.” No publisher sjones 2010-06-09T18:03:51Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/core-ed-new-zealand-new-website A new URL and an new website to match as Core Education continues to build on its success. No publisher mmoss 2010-05-05T06:42:38Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/essex-imagine-centre 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. No publisher mmoss 2010-05-04T13:47:49Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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. No publisher sjones 2010-04-27T16:41:56Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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. No publisher sjones 2010-04-27T15:04:35Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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. No publisher mmoss 2010-05-04T11:35:05Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/award-winning-online-communities The IDeA (Improvement and Development Agency) has just won an e-Government National Award for excellence in professionalism and leadership. No publisher sjones 2010-04-27T09:03:41Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/ulearn08 Core Education UK is offering six sessions at ULearn 08 in Christchurch New Zealand No publisher rmillwood 2008-10-05T20:25:31Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/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. No publisher mmoss 2009-05-01T11:50:31Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/connecting-the-future-and-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. No publisher rmillwood 2010-04-27T09:00:06Z News Item http://www.core-ed.org.uk/blog/alison-leaves-for-africa-to-help-develop-schools Core Education UK Associate Alison Gee embarks on her Voluntary Services Overseas in The Gambia to work for their Ministry of Education. No publisher rmillwood 2010-04-27T08:59:20Z News Item