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December 18, 2005
December 2005
Issue No.134 | Vol.1
December 18, 2005
Issue No.134 | Vol.1
December 2005
Contents
Key issues

Schools at the crossroads
The process of learning is undergoing fundamental change on a number of levels, says Paul Kelley, and Britain must seize the new opportunities.
Paul Kelley

Education innovation
Extra investment must be used by local authorities to deliver schools fit for the future, argues Richard Bowker.
Richard Bowker

A vision for our schools
Innovation and adaptation are vital if Britain’s schools are to meet the needs of pupils and parents, writes David Burrows
David Burrows

Technology

Intergrating excellence
The government is investing to ensure that schools have access to the best learning technology, writes Lord Adonis
Lord Adonis

A steep learning curve
Angela Hands says more employers need to be aware of what Learndirect has to offer them if the scheme is to secure its future in the education system
Angela Hands

Schools

Building for the future
David Kester calls for a rethink on the way schools are procured and designed.
David Kester

Collaboration and competition
The sharing of best practice amongst schools could be undermined by plans for more competition, argues Jodie Reed
Jodie Reed

Case studies

Open access
Paul Clark says that new techniques for ‘virtual learning’ are widening opportunities for participation in education
Dr Paul Clark

Back to school
The adult and community learning sector is embracing technological change, suggests Alan Clarke, but funding must continue if the sector is to keep up with the rest of the field.
Alan Clarke

Skills agenda

Minding the skills gap
The UK’s rapidly changing industry base is just one reason why it is vital that people get the skills they need to take their place in the job market, says Barry Sheerman
Barry Sheerman

Engaging stakeholders

Focusing on teachers
Diana Laurillard calls on the teaching profession to remain engaged in the debate over the learning environment of the future
Diana Laurillard