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Journeys into an Apprenticeship

Connie Churcher — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:23 +0000

The advantages of an Apprenticeship speak for themselves; getting a qualification while also getting experience is a no-brainer. At a time when it is getting harder and harder to stand out from the crowd the Apprenticeship can provide a leg up.

The key to taking the right Apprenticeship is knowing what sort of job you would like . . . → Read More: Journeys into an Apprenticeship

Must Try Harder? Technology in the Classroom

Saint John Walker — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:16:57 +0000

Meet Aaron and Harvey. They have a few things to say about technology and pedagogy.

One of the strong memes to come out of the Livingstone Hope review was that of the Talent Pipeline- the idea that there is a strong interrelation between School, University and Career. The quality of entrants at each stage affects the . . . → Read More: Must Try Harder? Technology in the Classroom

Want to Meet the Innovators?

Suzanne Kavanagh — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:35:12 +0000

Networking event run with IC tomorrow and the Independent Publishers Guild showcasing finalists in the publishing category of the recent IC tomorrow Digital Innovation Content. . . . → Read More: Want to Meet the Innovators?

BBC College of Journalism Social Media Summit: Andy Carvin on editorial issues

Suzanne Kavanagh — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:17:59 +0000

Round up of key points on editorial issues around social media from the interview with Andy Carvin at BBC College of Journalism's Social Media Summit #bbcsms . . . → Read More: BBC College of Journalism Social Media Summit: Andy Carvin on editorial issues

BBC College of Journalism Social Media Summit: notes from the Cultural Change session

Suzanne Kavanagh — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:14:22 +0000

Round up of the first session at BBC College of Journalism Social Media Summit: Cultural Change - what elements are need to make cultural change happen in the news room. With Kevin Marsh, Peter Horrocks, Raju Narisetti and Meg Pickard. . . . → Read More: BBC College of Journalism Social Media Summit: notes from the Cultural Change session

Did you catch the Fast Train?

Connie Churcher — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:32 +0000

What do Willy Wonka, Lamborghinis and nearly 400 freelancers have in common? Fast Train! The BBC and Skillset event took place on Wednesday (18 May) and brought together training providers, trade organisations and TV freelancers to access free training. . . . → Read More: Did you catch the Fast Train?

The Talent Time Bomb: can publishing learn new skills?

Suzanne Kavanagh — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:59:20 +0000

Tomorrow I will chair a seminar titled ‘The Talent Time Bomb: Can Publishing Learn New Media Skills?’ at the London Book Fair.

We are fortunate to be hosting a panel of four impressive speakers from across the Creative Media Industries. And the topic? To discuss whether publishers are destined to fall behind other media industries because of . . . → Read More: The Talent Time Bomb: can publishing learn new skills?