After 6 months hard work, on the evening of 9 May, we launched the Learning Lab – a new centre for education, technology and innovation in the heart of London. Based at Hub Westminster, the largest startup incubator in London, the Learning Lab contains state of the art technology, world class furniture, equipment and spaces for educators, policy makers and businesses to connect, think and learn. The event included presentations from Graham Stuart MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee, Indy Johar, Co-founder, Hub Westminster and Kate Russell from BBC …
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The Learning Lab is a new centre for education, technology and innovation based in the heart of London.
It is a unique combination of: an inspiring events and showcasing space for education leaders and businesses across the UK and internationally; a state of the art professional development centre for school, college and university leaders; and a classroom, laboratory and studio space, available to pilot new approaches to the curriculum, run innovative projects and conduct research.
“The Learning Lab is an exciting project that gives companies and partners a great chance to showcase …
Teacherlab is the Education Foundation’s first project and focuses on the need to rethink teacher’s professional development.
It was launched on the 16 December 2011 by Dr Elizabeth Sidwell CBE, Schools Commissioner, Department for Education.
In November 2010, the Department for Education’s Schools White Paper in England, stated that:
the best education systems in the world …make sure that teachers receive effective professional development throughout their career, with opportunities to observe and work with other teachers.
too much professional development involves compliance with bureaucratic initiatives rather than working with other teachers to develop effective …
