About me

Leading Educator / Data Scientist/ Designer TesAwards10 winner #Bima100 in 2019 & DOIT European Advocate for #2020 Horizon project on innovation & research. #GenderCharter Champion at GEC & Create Ambassador. I put Industry 4.0 tech into curriculums. I consult on UL / UX design for Edtech companies and publish education research. Part of the Interactive Design Foundation. Previously environmental engineer/ senior air hostess having worked outside the UK for over 10 years internationally. Commonly nicknamed either Sparky or The Queen of MakerEd .... both of which I laugh at !

PostsProjectsExperienceTeam

• Starting points for neuroinclusion
• Anyone willing to do a short clip for school children on their careers ? For my school a truly state comprehensive in a challenging area!
• Everyone who has social or educational work as part of what they do. What's the barriers to working in educational projects ?

Projects

• Portfolio ....FinallyAfter countless nights of PhD-induced insomnia and being powered by a surplus of coffee, I am thrilled to announce that my new portfolio website is live! Check it out: https://carolinekeep.co.uk/ Transforming leftover energy into creativity, this site showcases my work, projects, and professional journey. #DigitalAI #Education #Inclusion #CaffeineCreation
• GEC A starting point for neuroinclusivityThought I'd post this one as was my last press. This is a starting point for anyone (although aimed at teachers and parents) on neuroinclusivity. What you should read from the community to develop policy and plans.
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  Education Advisory ForumResearch Lead for UK independent equiry in to the uses of EdTech during COVID-19 https://schoolsweek.co.uk/independent-review-to-probe-ed-tech-sectors-response-to-covid-19/
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  Kitronics Lesson in a boxDoing UX , UL , product design and all the Educational content for this one working with the team at Kitronics closely on Robotics lessons built into KS4 KS3
• DOIT ADVOCATEI'm delighted to be the 5th European Advocate in the EU Commission into Research & Innovation by the EU Projects Management Team 2020 Horizons DOIT Europe Net Project.
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  GCEFutures Makerspace LeadVery proud to be part of the GCEfutures program founded by CAT WILDMAN & NIC PONSFORD to promote gender equality and equity

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Work history

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PhD Research AI and DigitalisationUCLAN
Jul 2021Lancaster, United KingdomFull Time
As a researcher in the field of digitalisation in education, I use machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science techniques to develop tools and frameworks that drive progress and innovation. My key responsibilities and skills include: Identifying trends with strong analysis and data visualisation skills Reviewing reports, data, and articles published by peers Coordinating research participants with excellent planning and clear communication Collecting qualitative and quantitative data with rigorous methodology
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Director of Spark MakerspaceSecondary Education
Jan 2017Warrington, United KingdomFull Time
I lead on the teaching of Physics again resulting in a 100% pass rate in 2018, as well as opening the first curriculum driven makerspace in a UK School. Publishing education research on maker education for over 8 years in secondary & higher education. I was awarded the National New Teacher of the year by the Times Education Supplement in July 2018 Our school makerspace now delivers the "digital upskilling pathway" to all students to provide diverse, rich learning environments in which the creativity of the student as a “maker” can flourish. We provide pupils with the opportunity to develop their ideas within the curriculum and outside the classroom with industry leaders and Makers in the community so that learning is no longer confined to our timetabled sessions. We are aspiring to move towards a more dynamic way of teaching and learning that has the potential to transform our curriculum delivery. Spark At Penketh. Current projects with Create Education Ultimaker, LJMU, EHU, Little Sandbox Does Liverpool, Code Club, Mirco:bits, Rasberrypi, Maker difference, Liverpool Library.

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Skills

• Education Projects
• Product Development
• Research
• Data Insights
• AI
• Data Collection
• Research Insight
• Research Visualisation
• Research Writing
• Data

Education

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PhD EngineeringUCLAN
Jul 2021Lancaster, United Kingdom
PhD in AI and Digitalisation in Education
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PGCEEdge Hill University
Jul 2014 - Jul 2015Liverpool, United Kingdom
Outstanding

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Awards

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BETT AwardBETT Awards
Bett collaboration award https://www.createeducation.com/blog/bett-award-winner-2023/#:~:text=The%20CREATE%20Education%20Project%20is,for%20two%20BETT%202023%20awards.
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TechWomen100Techwomen100
Shortlisted 200 https://wearetechwomen.com/tw100-women-in-tech-awards/

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