ICT for Educationconference brochureBrighton 20 June 2014An ICT Media Publication
Helping teachers with today’s technology
CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMME
Introduction
An overview of today’s ICT for Education conference in Brighton
Schedule
Select the speaker presentations that maximise your time
Exhibitors
A wide range of leading ICT product and service providers
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Contents20 June 2014
3 IntroductionAn overview of today’s ICT for Education conference in Brighton
4 ScheduleSelect the speaker presentations that maximise your time
5–13 Ads & ProfilesA wide range of leading ICT product and service providers
Editor Sarah Underwood [email protected] 0208 255 0602
Publisher Ian Loosemore [email protected] 01983 812305
Design & Production PC Consultants Ltd www.pcconsultants.co.uk 01983 811711
Editor’s letterWelcome to ICT for Education’s Brighton conference, one of nine events in this year’s national conference programme and one that I hope will inform, inspire and enterta in you.
The conference programme includes a great l ine-up of speakers who will address pressing ICT issues on the agenda at primary and secondary schools in and around Brighton. Near the top of the agenda at many schools is the new computing curriculum. Adam Martin , a Java programming teacher at Blatchington Mill School , will look at the coding element of the computing curriculum and will also take part in the conference debate, which will question how the computing curriculum can best be taught and whether it will meet the needs of students , business and industry.
Our guest speaker today is Andy Hutt , an educational ICT consultant who will present an informative and enterta ining session exploring some of the free and low-cost ICT tools and resources that should give you reasons to be cheerful . Andy is joined by school ICT practitioners who will discuss their work in developing ICT in education.
Then there is ICT Reviews Live!, an independent product review session that will put products to the test in a l ive environment and give you real
insight into their capabil it ies. We are also hosting a session on networks , which will provide top tips on how to improve internet performance for tablet schemes in school . And don’t miss the exhibition hall where you will f ind plenty of suppl iers demonstrating their latest ICT products and services.
The refreshments are on us today, so do take a break and have a chat with colleagues , speakers and suppl iers. Some members of the ICT for Education team are at the conference and would be pleased to hear your views on the issues posed by ICT in education. Our mission is to tackle the issues you face, so we will pick up your views and pursue them at conferences and on our website, a unique source of information , comment and creative thinking on the best use of ICT in schools.
I hope this brochure will help you navigate the conference and maximise your time with us. Have a great day and I look forward to meeting you.
Best Regards,
Sarah Underwood Editor
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Schedule
08:30IntroductionSarah Underwood, Editor, ICT for Education
08:3509:00
ICT in practiceNiel McLeod, deputy headteacher and business manager, Hove Park School
Hove Park School has implemented a one-to-one iPad programme across the school. Niel will discuss the implementation process, the drivers behind the programme and its outcomes in terms of teaching and learning.
09:0009:25
ICT in practiceAdam Martin, Java programming teacher, Blatchington Mill School
After spending the past year teaching Java programming to AS and A-level students, and helping them go from zero experience to authoring their own games, Adam will cover the techniques he used, many of which are taken from 15 years’ experience of teaching Java in a commercial setting.
09:2509:50
ICT in practiceTom Fairbank and Jess Lott, website developer and ICT Manager, Shirley Warren Primary School
Shirley Warren Primary School has been focusing on the use of iPads to deliver the new curriculum, as well as using them for media studies and filming. Tom and Jess will demonstrate how ICT is used to promote learning across the curriculum and the school.
09:5510:25
ICT Reviews Live!ICT for Education product reviews team
An independent product review session that will put products to the test and give you real insight into their capabilities. ICT Reviews Live! will be led by the ICT for Education reviews team. Watch the reviews, comment on product content, consider underlying technologies, discuss ease of use and share your opinions on how you would like suppliers to develop products and services to meet the needs of teachers and schools.
10:2511:00
Coffee Break
11:0011:45
Question Time: How can the new Computing curriculum best be taught and is it fit for purpose for students, business and industry?
Chair: Sarah UnderwoodPanel members: Adam Martin, Java programming teacher, Blatchington Mill School; Donna Comerford, educational consultant and teacher, Dorothy Stringer School, and project manager, Connective Culture; Tina George, director, Sureline Communications; Ian Cunningham, chair, Centre for Self Managed Learning
11:4512:15
Supporting tablet schemesRob Leggett, founding director, Siracom
As more tablet devices are deployed in schools to support teaching and learning, schools’ internet connections are becoming mission critical, but providing sufficient bandwidth can be impossible, or expensive. This presentation will offer five ways to improve internet performance for tablet schemes.
12:1513:10
Lunch
13:1014:00
Reasons to be cheerful?Guest speaker: Andy Hutt, educational ICT consultant
This might be difficult to imagine at times but, in terms of resources and opportunities to learn from each other, this is a great time to be a teacher. This entertaining and informative session will explore some of the ICT tools and resources that provide reasons to be cheerful.
14:15 Close
Exhibitor Profiles
Stand 01 — Leba Innovation UK Ltd
LEBA innovation has continued to be a market leader in the education and private sectors. Offering future proof, adaptable storage, charging and synchronizing for your Laptops, Netbooks, iPads, iPods and tablets.
Whether you need a case, a trolley or a locker, we have the solution for you for any number of devices.
Stormfront is an Apple solution expert for education and have been chosen to assist schools to make handheld learning a reality in the classroom, which has had proven results in the students development.
The largest Apple Premium Reseller with stores all across the UK, Stormfront specializes in the seamless introduction, integration and support of Apple’s wealth
of educational solutions.
Working together LEBA innovation UK and Stormfront are able to offer a complete one stop solution from advise on what to buy and how to manage, to after sales support and training.
With more and more schools turning to Apple technology, our latest range of products answers the requirement for storing, synchronizing and charging The iCase or iCart is available to store, charge and sync any number of devices that are required, with room to store your Mac or Laptop too.
Visit our stand to see how we can help you www.note-cart.com 0800 779 7384 www.stormfront.co.uk 01392 823700
Stand 02 — JSPC - Specialists in Education and ICT
JSPC Computer Services specialise in delivering a wide range of IT solutions and technical support to schools across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. Their in-depth knowledge of the education sector and technical experience has enabled the company to develop a tailored approach to working with primary and secondary schools, with the aim of maintaining existing ICT facilities whilst also having the capacity to develop ICT solutions to support the ever changing needs of schools. Since launching in 2002, JSPC now support more than 250 primary and secondary schools across the south.
The team at JSPC are all highly motivated and passionate about ICT technology and what it can do for education. As leaders in local ICT technical support services, they have built up a reputation for working closely with schools and other educational organisations to fully understand their individual requirements in order to provide the most suitable and effective ICT solution
possible. With a broad range of specialist services, JSPC can offer complete ICT support services and will work with existing IT technicians as well as assisting with individual projects, including the implementation of network infrastructures, servers, broadband and audio visual systems.
JSPC also work in partnership with Exa Education, the UK’s leading education focused Internet Service Provider, to deliver consistent, secure and cost-effective broadband solutions for schools.
To find out more about JSPC or to arrange a free consultation call 01903 767122 or visit www.jspc.co.uk
Stand 03 — BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
BCS, The Chartered body for IT has developed a standard qualification especially designed for schools to meet the National Curriculum’s criteria. Equipping pupils with responsibility, competency, confidence, to become creative and innovative users of information and communication technology. BCS Level 2 ECDL certificate in IT Application Skills attracts up to 58 performance points set out for 2016, ranging from Entry Level to Level 3 on the QCF and can be offered as a GCSE equivalent option or part of your wider literacy programme.
Come and speak to us during the Brighton conference on stand 3 to discuss your options on how you can equip your pupils with the key digital skills required in today’s technological world. BCS is the leading industry body for IT and has been setting IT standards in IT education for over 50 years, working with schools, adult education, government and business in the UK and across the world.
www.bcs.org/qualifications or contact us at [email protected]
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EducationCity.com’s activities cover Literacy, Maths, Science, French, German, Spanish and EAL with a new module featuring critical thinking. All activities are curriculum-mapped and versatile in that they can be used on interactive whiteboards or on individual computers.
Improving children’s results nationwide, EducationCity.com boasts a ground-breaking “TESTS” module, a revolutionary e-Assessment for Learning tool.
60% of our Key Stage pupils improved their SATs grades, thanks to EducationCity.com” Mike Painter, Deputy Head,St. George’s Catholic Primary School, Worcestershire. With module prices starting from as little as £60, the resource is easy to use and complements teachers’ preparation and tracking methods.
Take a FREE 21 day trial today — simply visit www.EducationCity.com and select ‘Free Trial’ to register.
Tel: 0844 225 3060 Fax: 0844 225 3061 Email: [email protected] Web: www.educationcity.com Address: EducationCity.com, 8/9 Sadddlers Court, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7GH
Stand 09 — PC Werth Ltd
PC Werth work to improve sound and communication within various educational environments. We believe that by offering practical and effective solutions to common (and commonly ignored) problems, we can promote greater inclusion and achievement within everyday teaching and learning.
We offer bespoke PA and voice amplification solutions (ideal for school assemblies, presentations and plays) and innovative sound-proofing products to
reduce disruptive reverberations and create calmer learning environments.
We are also the UKs foremost and number one supplier of Soundfield systems, with over 6000 systems installed nationwide and numbers growing daily. Our experience covers a wide variety of school where we have overcome many complex site conditions with our flexible range of technologies and accessories.
Our latest addition Juno, is the seriously simple lesson capture system from FrontRow. It addresses the demands of the modern ‘flipped’ learning environment, giving students access to engaging video from class, from anywhere!.
Because hearing and understanding are paramount to learning, PC Werth is committed to providing the right product and expertise for all mainstream and special education needs. From inquiry to purchase you can trust that we’re always just a phone call away, offering full customer services and support.
To learn more visit www.soundforschools.co.uk or call 020 8772 2700
Stand 10 — Schools Broadband
Schools Broadband is an education specific ISP, providing fast, safe and reliable broadband to hundreds of schools across the UK. We differ from Local Authority broadband provision in that we can offer you more flexibility in how you manage your school’s internet access. Our partnerships with Fortinet and Lightspeed Systems means that we can offer your school only the best in industry leading security and content filtering that’s designed especially for use in education.
We have a number of broadband packages available for primary schools, allowing schools to select the features that they need at a price that suits their budget. For secondary schools, we recommend a dedicated leased line supported with our specialist secondary schools package.
If your school is moving towards mobile learning, we can also supply mobile device management licences.
Our systems are easy to manage and control, but if you need any help our own UK based technical services helpdesk is only a phone call away. Additionally, as a full telecoms provider we can provide your school with wireless access points, SIP Trunking, VoIP systems and mobile phones if required.
Stand 11 — Zu3D Animation (ZuLogic)
Animation is a brilliant way to unleash the creativity of kids, inspiring them to create their own stories, invent and build characters, capture the film and see it all come to life on the screen.
Recently recommended by PC Pro as an ‘intuitive and surprisingly powerful piece of software’ Zu3D gives children of all ages the freedom to create amazing animated films quickly and easily.
Zu3D is an excellent cross-curricular tool, allowing children to enhance and explore, evaluate and explain any topic in a fun creative way, from animating a theory in science to creating a film in Spanish, Zu3D encourages learning.
Zu3D combines a polished intuitive interface with stunningly powerful features such as automatic chroma-keying, unlimited layers of audio and video, exciting titles, advanced drawing tools and an extensive library of sound effects, music, graphics, backgrounds and titles.
Zu3D unlocks the film making potential of everyone, whatever their technical ability.
Exhibitor Profiles
Stand 04 — New Ways to Learn
New Ways to Learn is a team of innovative education, IT and design professionals dedicated to helping the education sector get the most out of digital tools. Day to day, we provide exciting workshops, cutting edge products and innovative services to schools and academies. As a BETT 2014 Finalist for “The Most Innovative Product of the Year”, we are bringing new services and products to schools that stand to revolutionise normal practice.
These include “The Paper Portal”, which blends Augmented Reality with parental engagement (Google “welcome to the paper portal”) and “iPad360” which gives schools and academies the most comprehensive tablet solution available, for just £360 per iPad. We also provide hugely popular workshops that run as twilights, half and full days and in some cases weekly throughout the year.
At present, out training catalogue includes workshops on iPads, LearnPads (Android in Education), Windows 8, STEM, Adobe Suite, Computing for Primary and even workshops on how to generate your own Augmented Reality resources. We always have plenty of live demonstrations of what we do at events and exhibitions, so come see for yourself! www.newwaystolearn.com
Stand 05 — eSchools
Combine your learning platform, communication tools, school website and useful features for office staff and governors into one system. Reduce the amount of suppliers you currently use and make more efficient use of time whilst also saving money.
Improve communication with parents and others connected to the school through the use of integrated tools. Send emails and text messages to parents whilst also giving them access to a mobile app which will continue to improve engagement.
The eSchools training and support team are on the end of the phone whenever you need them. Take advantage of in-school and online refresher sessions at times convenient to you.
Stand 06 — Insight & Ergotron
Insight are one of the UK’s leading hardware, software and service providers to the education market, offering smart innovative solutions to schools, colleges and universities. Insight bring together expert knowledge and far reaching supply chain excellence. We provide unique services that optimise your
IT investments and one point of contact for all of your technical and transactional IT requirements. Your personal account manager takes responsibility for your organisation and will manage your day to day needs, supplying to your requirements and advising on IT challenges. In addition, you have access to a wealth of further expertise, networking specialists, software consultants, server and storage specialists.
Insight has built a services capability designed to meet the demands of the modern education establishment as they look to deploy new technologies and take advantage of emerging trends such as mobile technology and wireless networking. Working with partners such as Ergotron, Insight has the capabilities to support schools and colleges with device management and curriculum delivery through the use of mobile devices such as iPads. Insight can deliver and support all the stages of the IT lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to help address core IT challenges in todays technologically enabled learning environments.
Stand 07 — DB Primary
DB Primary is an essential tool for online learning both in and out of the classroom. Designed specifically for primary schools, this innovative learning platform provides a range of themes to suit every age and ability. A wide range of intuitive educational tools including blogs, surveys and quizzes support teachers in delivering interactive lessons suitable for all.
The platform also contains a bank of engaging and interactive curriculum resources including fact files, class research topics, surveys, quizzes and lesson suggestions. This library of educational content ensures the platform is instantly usable for pupils and staff alike. DB Primary’s adaptability and ease of use supports all members of the primary school community making it the leading platform for inspiring online learning.
Our product range also includes a website tool and build service. Teaching staff can easily create and maintain a sleek, professional looking website that fully reflects the ethos of their school.
“DB Primary has given a new lease of life to our virtual learning and the children are buzzing with enthusiasm.”- Kerry Hastings, ICT Coordinator, Nightingale Infant School, Norfolk
Stand 08 — Education City
EducationCity.com — the future of curriculum content.
Trusted and used in over 15,000 schools, EducationCity.com is the leading teaching, learning and assessment resource with its award-winning activities and innovative tracking and testing features. Ideal for children aged between 3 and 12 years old and children with special educational needs of all ages, EducationCity.com’s highly engaging and interactive activities
Exhibitor Profiles
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In teract iv i ty is not jus t essent ia l with in the product , bu t with in i t ’s del ivery.
Every s tage from sales , to ins ta l la t ion and to on-going support is v i ta l to the Prowise ph i losophy, a company that bel ieves that ‘cus tomer serv ice’ is more than jus t words .
P rowise trans late cus tomer wishes in to products . Chal lenge us – we wil l be happy to see what we can do.
Stand 16 — 2Simple
2S imple is powerfu l , creat ive educat ional sof tware for the pr imary age range developed for teachers by teachers . Ease of use and clear icons enable al l ch i ldren to develop transferab le ICT sk i l l s , work independently and be engaged , motivated learners . Al l our programs are accompan ied by support v ideos and teacher resources are ava i lab le on our b log and Facebook pages .
We wil l be showcas ing al l programs , includ ing Purp le Mash which is 2S imple’s award winn ing onl ine space where learners and teachers can access a su i te of creat ive tools , dynamic cross-curr icu la r act iv i t ies and educat ional games.
As th is program is access ib le onl ine through http : //www.purp lemash .com, you can access i t at school and at home. Des ign and Make your own masks and 3D models , create s imple an imat ions , be insp ired by the 100 ’s of regu lar ly updated and themed publ ish ing projects , pa in t with textured pa in ts and much more
All software available on 30 days FREE approval! Contact us on 020 8203 1781 or visit http://www.2simple.com/
Stand 17 — LearnPad
LearnPad is the award winning classroom tablet solution that empowers teachers and engages students. At the heart of LearnPad is the belief that technology should enhance education and not complicate it, helping teachers inspire and students learn. With an understanding that every learning journey is unique, we create cost effective tablet solutions focused on the needs of today’s classroom.
LearnPad provides safe, secure and engaging access to curriculum content and includes free access to it award winning ClassConnect™ suite of tools. ClassConnect is an easy to use, web based management solution specifically designed to help teachers manage and control tablets and content within the classroom. Available in three sizes with prices from £149, there’s no wonder why LearnPad has won 4 major educational awards in the past 3 years.
Stand 18 — Apps Central
A smartphone App that enables schools to communicate effectively with parents.
Included : � School calendar � School News � News on the move (available Q3) – Post
stories and photographs directly from mobile devices, no need to go through the school office*
� Free push notifications � Notifications on the move (available Q3) –
Send notifications directly from teachers mobile devices informing parents of late busses or changes in plans*.
� Feeds from your twitter accounts or other social media
*password controlled, only those authorized can perform these tasks
What does this mean to my school? The ability to put the detailed school calendar in a smartphone app and send urgent information using free push notifications is a good addition to our communications channels’ - Ed Brodhurst, Assistant Headteacher, Carterton Community College.
Benefits to the school Easily accessible information. Open the app on a smartphone or tablet rather than a computer
� Easier for the user to keep in touch with what’s going on at the school.
� No significant upfront investment costs or project management
� Ability to self manage / be in control of your app
� Modest and affordable monthly ‘rental ’
� No fixed term contract – three months notice only
� Excellent brand enhancer for the organisation
� Save money on other forms of communication e.g. texts and printed material
� Opportunity for greater parental engagement
� Report on number of downloads and how the app is being used
All hosting and upgrade costs included in the monthly fee.
Exhibitor Profiles
Stand 12 — SVJ Consultants
SVJ Consultants are able to bring clarity and relevance to any organisation that are looking to get the most from their IT while managing costs. This means there has never been a better time for small & medium sized organisations to take advantage of enterprise level technology at micro level spending.
SVJ have over 21 years’ experience of delivering IT solutions and 15 years delivering to the Education sector so we are well placed to support a wide range of IT projects and services.
Our aim is to recommend solutions, software and equipment that match the requirements and budgets of our customers and to build long term non-contract relationships.
Our success comes from recognising that schools and other organisations need to be cautious when committing IT spend so we always offer flexible arrangements with no long term commitment. Whatever your IT needs, we can help so please visit http://www.svjc.co.uk/ for more information
Stand 13 — SMART Technologies
SMART Technologies introduced the world’s first interactive whiteboard in 1991 and is the global interactive whiteboard category leader, providing easy-to-use, integrated hardware, software and services that improve the way the world collaborates and learns. For more than 20 years, innovation and commitment to excellence have been at the core of our business.
SMART revolutionised the education market in the UK with products that empower educators to improve student
outcomes by effectively implementing technology products that support all learning styles and environments. All of our technology is powered by SMART Notebook collaborative learning software which sets the standard for creating, delivering and managing interactive activities within a single application. This award-winning software includes a rich set of activity creation and delivery features and connects you to an exciting ecosystem of content, tools and support.
By focusing on delivering solutions for real issues within the classroom and beyond, such as improving attainment, decreasing absenteeism as well as engaging teachers to deliver powerful results and solutions for mobile or personalised learning, SMART can truly offer inspired collaboration within your learning space.
Stand 14 — Petra’s Planet for Schools
The new national curriculum for computing will become effective in September 2014 and has been developed to equip young people with the foundational skills, knowledge and understanding of computing they will need for the rest of their lives.
Petra’s Planet for Schools is an online learning environment that helps schools teach important communication skills in digital and social media quickly, easily and affordably to children aged five to twelve.
Created in collaboration with teachers, Petra’s Planet for Schools provides students with a large range of engaging activities for online social and community–centred skills, such as a blog, simplified email, chat, games and group activities.
With Petra’s Planet for Schools students learn:
� How to create a blog and to add content such as images and links
� To critically think what kind of text and images are appropriate to post for others to see
� How to communicate appropriately via email
� The difference between using chat messages and email for communication
� How to communicate more effectively individually and within a group
� How to share digital content with other students in their own class as well as their twin class that can be found through Petra’s Planet for Schools
� How to become global citizens by building on global citizenship skills
The contact person for people interested in us is: David Hills UK Business Development Manager Telephone: 07736 309899 Email: [email protected] Web: .........www.petrasplanetforschools.com
Stand 15 — Prowise
Prowise is the new generat ion of educat ion technology.
It’s not just hardware, or software, but a 360 degree solution that works in synergy to ensure that information is not just presented, but experienced and accessible to all.
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Stand 19 — Genee World
Based in Central England, Genee World is a leading manufacturer of teaching, training & presentation solutions. Serving 1000’s of schools through distributors, resellers and external partners.
Our products include the latest in LED Touch screen technology, interactive whiteboards, visualisers, response systems & software which all has a keen focus on interoperability and connectivity within both education and corporate environments.
Genee World is proud to be market leaders in the education, training and corporate communications markets and our products are used every day by professionals in UK and over 80 countries around the world.
Genee World is now currently pushing the future in interactive touch, with the new G-Touch Interactive screen range and how this incorporates within a live interactive environment. The new G-Touch screens are available from 32” all the way to 84” screen size, (84” also features 4K Resolution). The new screen range is now much slimmer and lighter than ever before and also includes a huge range of connectivity.
The G-touch screens include Spark software. Which is one of the most powerful display software solutions on the market. The entire touch screen range also includes various other software packages supporting B.Y.O.D. (bring your own device), further allowing the screens to interact with mobile and tablet devices.
All products we specialise in, support integrated teaching, learning & presenting within all education and corporate environments.
Stand 20 — AVer Information Europe BV
AVer is the UK’s leading supplier of Visualiser for schools. Our range has been extended to include TabCam, the World’s first Visualiser to work with tablet devices. TabSync cart, our chagrining / syncing trolley for tablets (iPad,Android,Window8)plus our value for money, full features HD Video Conferencing products. Example of each product will be available to video at the show. We also offer a full range of video surveillance products for education, including an extensive range of IP Cameras and NVR/DVR’s.
AVer helps you create a richer learning experience for your students.
Visualiser An AVer Visualiser can make any object, document, video or demonstration come to life for everyone in the class at once. Bright, sharp and easy to use, AVer Visualisers are an effective way to improving attention and engagement with your class
Tablet charging cart Our TabSync cart charges and syncs up to 32 tablets at once, while our new Tab40C charges up to 40 tablets or netbooks quickly, safely and securely.
Video Conferencing High quality pictures with life-like audio, video conferencing can take your students anywhere in the world. Our complete VC packages bring the benefits and prestige of HD video conferencing withint the budgets of schools and colleges.
IP Surveillance AVer’s rich portfolio of megapixel IP cameras and user-friendly video management and central management software make up the core of AVer’s school security solution, an IP surveillance solution tailor-made to address the threats faced by today’s schools and universities.
Stand 21 — Lapsafe Products Ltd
LapSafe® Products are experts in powering smart technologies and managing mobile computing. With over fifteen years’ experience leading the way in mobile and static ICT storage and charging solutions for laptops and tablets, we have a solution to meet every need and budget.
As mobile computing evolves, devices become smaller, more portable and easier to lose, steal or damage; protecting and managing these in volume can be an issue for some establishments which is why we take physical security seriously in our product design.
Our depth of knowledge of the education and commercial sectors, coupled with extensive in-house IT skills, means that we are qualified to meet our customers’ needs. Since introducing the first ever laptop storage and charging trolley to the marketplace we have continued to design and develop our range to stay abreast of the fast pace of change within the world of technology.
Our products are all independently CE Certified and rigorously tested to meet or exceed required British safety standards and HSE guidelines. We deliver on our promises, focus on quality and listen to our customers.
LapSafe®- so much more than just a charging trolley manufacturer.
Stand 22 — Promethean
Promethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating and implementing innovative 21st century learning environments that make everyone more engaged, empowered, and successful.
Promethean is the most innovative and trusted source of educational technology, content and expertise that impacts the quality of learning and motivates students to be successful. Promethean creates, develops, and supports a broad portfolio of classroom technology, content and expertise to the education, business and government sectors.
With an installed base of over 1.1m interactive displays and more than 6m learner response handsets deployed worldwide, Promethean offers classroom technology solutions in the following areas:
� Interactive Displays - Next-generation digital classroom surface systems that motivate students to collaborate and learn by facilitating active, engaging and effective learning experiences.
� Learner Response and Assessment - Individual student assessment and response systems that provide the data and insights that inform differentiated, personalised instruction while motivating student ownership of learning outcomes.
� Interactive lesson-plan development and delivery platforms that revolutionise the classroom environment by connecting interactive learning content to a wide array of classroom technologies and devices, regardless of brand or OEM.
The company is headquartered in Blackburn in Lancashire, England, with U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.prometheanworld.com
Stand 23 — ICT Media
ICT Media is an independent company providing online information and a series of conferences around the country each with an exhibition showcasing both nationally supported and local companies.
This year we are rolling out a new virtual exhibition allowing ICT companies to showcase their products all year and to provide a one stop resource for schools to find ICT products and services, locally and nationally.
Stand 24 — Meru Networks
Meru Networks virtualized wireless technologies have helped over 1000 education customers in UK & Ireland to realise their mobile and e-learning vision. Over 10 schools per week are choosing Meru’s technology which was designed to handle high densities of mobile users. Meru’s unique architecture puts the network in control, not the devices.
With the advent of BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device), Meru’s Identity Manager Products ensure that guest and student devices can securely connect to the network with the minimum input from IT support teams who are able to monitor who has done what and where on the network.
Stand 25 — VS School MIS
VS is a cloud and mobile based school administration platform that has already usurped Ireland’s once nationwide MIS from Advanced Learning and is now available in the UK. Its approach to usability and modern software design is in refreshing contrast to that of the majority of systems currently available. VS is taking a very different approach by making the system engaging and dare we say even fun to use!
VS is all about simplicity and affordability. 50% of teacher engagement originates from mobile or tablet devices. You can provide access to students as well as parents and it already integrates with many other popular learning platforms. There are no additional fees, nor do we
offer feature-restricted licenses. No other suppliers can lay claim to that.
You can find out more and register for a demo at www.vsware.co.uk
Stand 26 — EXA Education
Exa are the only Education focused ISP in the UK today; we do not have a home user division to split our focus or sell school furniture, laptops or mobile phones or simply resell another ISP’s broadband service; we simply focus on being the best that we can be, doing what we do, an Education focused Internet Service Provider.
As a pioneer in the field of internet connectivity and content filtering to schools in the UK; Exa Networks has grown to become one of the largest independent providers to educational organisations in the UK - enabling us to bring you a wealth of knowledge and a range of services second to none. We now look after over 10% of the UK’s educational organisations, providing services such as internet connectivity with our content filtering system, SurfProtect (included at no extra charge), to email services such as PupilMail with key word filtering, web site hosting and so much more.
Schools stay with us - not because we tie them into long-term contracts like other providers - but because we deliver on our promises.
To find out why Exa has won awards such as Best Broadband Provider and Best Customer Service at the ISPA’s (and been nominated for eight consecutive years) and how we can help your school and save you thousands of pounds every year visit our stand or call us today
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Stand 27 — Earwig Academic
Teaching staff are under ever-increasing pressure to provide more teaching evidence and to have it ready at a moment’s notice. The Earwig software package provides schools with an app which enables teachers and students to capture moments in the classroom and outside, using photos, video and documents, and allocate these easily and quickly to pupils and subjects. These are then presented as a timeline for every child, class, subject, key stage or teacher, at the click of a mouse. So Earwig schools are permanently Ofsted-ready.
The Earwig timelines also provide each pupil with a unique and permanent record of their school career and, when shared with parents, improve parental engagement and pupil motivation further.
Parents can buy the photos and video online, which provides the school with additional income. The same package enables schools to turn the vivid records created into a school blog and diary. The Earwig EYFS Module enables Early Years teachers to stay on top of the very high reporting demands placed on them, without any extra work.
Earwig is a closed system, so images of children are protected.
Stand 28 — VII Networks
VII Networks Limited are a Specialist Supplier of Audio Visual and IT equipment for both the Public and Private sector. Innovation is our key in delivering solutions that have a real impact on your target audience. Our products will save you money whilst providing exciting technologies that will engage your pupils and better teaching resources for your staff.
We partner with many different suppliers within the Audio Visual industry to always provide the best hardware and software classroom solutions available to us. Our development team specifically look at new products as they come to market and look for exciting ways to push the boundaries
whilst significantly raising standards.
Come and speak to us about; Interactive Touch Screens, Tablet PC’s, School Tv Channels, School Radio, Visitor Entry Systems, Visualizers, PC hardware, Security and management devices for Laptops, Ipads and tablets.
Stand 29 — DoodleMaths
DoodleMaths: a personalised learning system for maths, unique in that it constructs an ongoing study program based on a user’s individual strengths and weaknesses. It is the top-grossing maths app in the UK App Store. If your school has iPads, you need to take a closer look at DoodleMaths.
Every child completes an initial assessment, from which DoodleMaths creates a bespoke program of study. DoodleMaths reinforces previously learnt concepts and introduces new concepts at the right time for each individual student, ensuring a sufficiently challenging and motivating experience. Children use DoodleMaths for a few minutes daily.
Teachers benefit from the DoodleMaths website which allows them to track progress, send encouraging messages of support, and view ‘real time’ exactly what each child in their class is doing. It even alerts the teacher if a child is stuck or inactive!
Children love using DoodleMaths: it fits easily into the daily routine, it’s quick to get started, and can even be used with no internet connection. The motivational aspects are popular with learners, too: every user chooses a pet avatar, and correct answers bring the reward of DoodleStars which can be spent on pet accessories. And vitally, children enjoy it because it is pitched exactly at their level: it understands them, and balances challenge with success to ensure the individual is always progressing.
DoodleMaths is simple to set up for your staff and students. Talk to us and our support team will have you up-and-running in no time.
EZ Education Ltd Bath Innovation Centre Carpenter House Broad Quay
Bath BA1 1UD
http://www.doodlemaths.com [email protected] 01225 220122
Stand 30 — Show My Homework
Show My Homework is a simple, web-based calendar aimed at helping teachers, students and parents manage homework.
Teachers Our product ensures that homework is set effectively across the school, with statistics available by year, class, teacher and subject. Teachers can benefit and save time from setting homework in advance, reusing an abundance of resources, and even automatic grading.
Students: The ease of use and accessibility gives students a clear picture and allows them to prioritise their workload and stay organised using their personalised calendar, to-do list and email reminders.
Parents: For parents who wish to take a more active role in their children’s home learning, they can by having their own Show My Homework account. We’ve given ‘power’ back to parents, they can now take a more proactive role in driving homework prioritisation, keeping tabs on homework without being intrusive.
Winner of “Innovation in ICT” – Bett Awards 2014
Finalist of “Best Secondary Resource or Equipment – Involving ICT” – 2014 ERA Awards
Stand 31 — SchoolBooking
SchoolBooking is a web-based room booking software used by hundreds of schools and businesses worldwide for total management of your rooms, resources and lettings.
� Access from anywhere � No software to install or update � Eliminate double bookings � No contracts or setup fees � SIMS integration � A single system for your staff
bookings and hirer lettings � Ongoing system improvements and
developments � LDAP network logins � Unlimited UK support � Trusted booking platform for hundreds
of schools worldwide
Room & Resource Booking System
From within the room and resource manager modules you can quickly add your rooms, organise them into categories, create your daily timeslots and start making bookings. You will find the setup simple and intuitive, with powerful features that help make managing your rooms and resources easier.
Lettings System
With our lettings system you will be able manage your lettings income for any type of facility, room or resource. All your lettings are logged and you’ll be able to generate invoices, record payments, manage hirer account details and produce reports..
Stand 32 — Joskos
Empowering Education through Technology since 1999
Joskos Solutions is an education-only ICT company that places paramount importance on delivering solutions that
will enhance teaching and learning. Visit us at stand 32 to find out how we can help your school to achieve your ICT vision.
From taking the worry away from school Head Teachers who don’t have in-house technical experts to providing whole-school ICT solutions for newly-opening schools, Joskos Solutions can be a single source for all of your ICT hardware, software and support requirements.
It is exactly this educationally-focused, support-driven culture that makes Joskos the ideal ICT partner for schools of all sizes.
School feedback consistently demonstrates that we are committed to helping them to achieve their vision – a commitment that led to Joskos winning the 2012 BETT Award for ICT Service and Support and the 2013 AV Award.
Whether it is for ICT support for a Primary School, managed services for a Secondary School, enterprise wireless networking solutions, hardware, classroom AV, technical training or quite simply impartial advice and guidance – we are here to help.
Visit us at the stand 32 to talk about: tablets, laptops, wireless, ICT support, network upgrades, technology from brands including Apple, Microsoft and indeed anything ICT related.
www.joskos-solutions.com Phone: 0845 37-000-38 OR 020 7424 6960 Email : [email protected] Twitter @JoskosSolutions
Registration sponsor — InVentry
The inVentry system is a SIMS compatible site access and safeguarding management solution that was created specifically for, and in collaboration with, educational clients. To meet the demanding safeguarding requirements within the education sector the solution gives maximum traceability and control of all staff, pupils and visitors accessing the site each day
It is a complete and easy-to-use solution that includes computer, touch screen monitor, thermal
printer & Webcam.inVentry uses a sleek and stylish touch screen interface located at the reception giving your entrance a professional modern look. Linking back to a PC for simple administration by your reception staff, it makes site access and safeguarding a simple but effective process.
With optional modules to allow the creation of barcoded staff ID badges to speed up the sign-in and out process, a synchronised iPad/iPhone App for external registration in the event of a fire, Language Packs, and SIMS integration; inVentry is growing with the changing demands of our clients. inVentry can provide you with a comprehensive & cohesive approach to safeguarding your School
ICTfor Education
ICT for Education is a unique and independent source of information, comment and creative thinking on the use of ICT in primary and secondary schools. The brand includes a conference programme that will visit nine regions this year, an online monthly magazine and regular newsletters. The ICT for Education website hosts the magazine and also features an online recruitment service, news stream, reviews and details of forthcoming events.
The aim of ICT for Education is to support education professionals using ICT in the classroom, school and community to improve education standards. Its community includes headteachers, teachers, ICT leaders, ICT coordinators, business managers, regional education leaders, CPD experts, members of education sector associations and independent education specialists. Visit www.ictforeducation.co.uk and follow us on Twitter at @ICTforEducation
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ICTfor Education
Meru puts the network in control, not the client device, unlocking the full potential of 802.11n stand-ards to transform the once uncontrollable Wi-Fi environment into a secure and stable network. A wireless network with switch-like reliability and the scalability to handle the ever-increasing device density, diversity and demand for Wi-Fi service.
Wireless networksthat work
www.merunetworks.com
• Fast class log-in
• Video streaming
• Simple, secure BYOD access
• Seamless roaming
• Whole-school connectivity
Over 2500 UK and Ireland Education customers can’t be wrong
E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +44 208 819 64 53, www.merunetworks.com
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