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CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMME

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ICT for Educationconference brochureCambridge 21 June 2013An ICT Media Publication

Helping teachers with today’s technology

CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMME

Introduction

An overview of today’s ICT for Education conference in Cambridge

Schedule

Select the speaker presentations that maximise your time

Exhibitors

A wide range of leading ICT product and service providers

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3 IntroductionAn overview of today’s ICT for Education conference in Cambridge

4 ScheduleSelect the speaker presentations that maximise your time

5–11 Ads & ProfilesA wide range of leading ICT product and service providers

Editor Sarah Underwood su@ictforeducation.co.uk 0208 255 0602

Publisher Ian Loosemore il@ictforeducation.co.uk 01983 812305

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Editor’s letterWelcome to ICT for Education’s conference, one of nine events in this year’s ICT for Education national conference programme and one that I hope will inform and inspire you.

Torquay and its surrounding regions boast a wide variety of schools delivering high-quality education. Most have adopted ICT in one way or another, and many are sophisticated users of ICT products, services and applications. The Torquay ICT for Education conference reflects these strengths with a great line-up of speakers who will address many of the issues at the top of headteachers’ and teachers’ agendas.

The conference covers ICT experience and expertise in primary and secondary schools, national ICT issues relevant to all schools, and ICT tools and apps that can support teaching and learning in the classroom.

The guest speaker at today’s Torquay conference is Andy Hutt, an initial teacher trainer and independent ICT consultant. Andy will open the conference with a presentation on how schools can respond to the increasing prevalence and relevance of ICT in the lives of learners and teachers. Closing the conference, Andy will explore tools for teaching and learning – many of them free and great to use in the classroom – and some of the ways in which we can promote and support their use in our schools.

The conference includes a Question Time style debate that will consider whether forthcoming changes to the national curriculum will improve the

ICT capacity of schools and students to an extent that will benefit employers. There is also a session on how to build a reliable wireless network and develop a bring-your-own-devices environment. Then there is ICT Reviews Live!, an independent product review session that will put products to the test in a live environment and give you real insight into their capabilities. And don’t miss the exhibition hall where you will find plenty of suppliers 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 suppliers. Some members of the ICT for Education team are at the conference and we would be pleased to hear your views on how well ICT works in education. Our mission is to tackle the issues you face head on, so we will pick up your views and pursue them in forthcoming issues of ICT for Education magazine, a unique source of information, comment and creative thinking on ICT for primary and secondary 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

Torquay 12 Jul 2013

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08:25IntroductionSarah Underwood, Editor, ICT for Education

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ICT in the classroom

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ICT in the classroom

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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.

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Question Time: Chair: Sarah UnderwoodPanel members:

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Stand — Leba

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 devices simultaneously. 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 — e-pens Ltd

e-pens ltd are a leading manufacturer of digital pen technology with a range of products that can be used in conjunction with Windows PCs, Mac OSX, Android, Blackberry, iPhone and iPad, iPod touch devices. One of our newest solutions is the e-pens mobile board plus, this innovative product is revolutionising classrooms as it allows anyone to control a presentation and write on the board from anywhere in the room.

Key features of the e-pens mobile board plus:

� Control your PC’s mouse remotely � Navigate PowerPoint presentations

remotely � Annotate PowerPoint presentations or

a virtual whiteboard remotely. � support students and families.

We are currently providing for students in South Yorkshire, Devon, South Wales, Essex and Cambridgeshire, and hope to expand to ensure that high quality blended education is available to students across the UK.

Stand — T2P

Teachers2Parents is a communication service for schools that gives you a simple and more efficient way of keeping parents in the loop. Our instant text messaging and email service can adapt to your school database and be used to send pupil reports, trip reminders, newsletters and more!

Schoolmoney offers a cost-effective way of handling payments to schools with a secure and easy-to-use online payment system. Use Schoolmoney to collect payments for dinner money, after-school

clubs, uniforms, music lessons, school trips and even set up an online shop! Easy for parents and time-saving for schools.

Schoolswire is the solution to getting your school online and setting up a practical, customised school website in seconds. From online learning resources to adding photos and videos, Schoolswire makes it effortless for schools to personalise and manage a website.

Stand — Osborne Technologies

Established over 10 years ago Osborne Technologies have been providing high quality IT Services and Audio Visual Solutions to Education and Business customers large and small. The company has grown continually and has forged itself a reputation for honesty, quality and service. These are the values the company was founded on. From a full network redesign to a new PC, from a small projector through to a 16 screen video wall, all jobs large or small are completed to the highest possible standard. Our Engineers pride themselves on the work they do and by having a great deal of experience and desire for great customer satisfaction you can feel confident that the work being carried out will be second to none. In addition to complete IT and Audio Visual solutions, Osborne Technologies also provide a wide range of bespoke audio visual solutions, voice and data cabling solutions, fibre optic cabling and repair digital signage, security and CCTV installation and smart home technology.

Outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction and by using to the highest quality products and services we are confident you will use us as your service provider for many years to come as many customers have done so far.

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can access it at school and at home. Design and Make your own masks and 3D models, create simple animations, be inspired by the 100’s of regularly updated and themed publishing projects, paint with textured paints and much more! All software available on 30 days FREE approval!

Contact us on 020 8203 1781 or visit http://www.2simple.com/

Stand — Meru & Lightspeed

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 — AT Computers

AT Computers are an accredited Apple Solution Expert for Education, hand picked by Apple for our proven expertise in Education. We are classed as experts at handling the change management process regarding IT implementations within

Schools, Academies, Further and Higher Education.

We realise the importance of engaging and inspiring students within the classroom, and believe that the Mac provides the ideal platform to deliver an exciting curriculum involving multimedia, animation and podcasting. Our expertise covers all aspects of the creative use of technology in the classroom – such as video, music and photography. It also extends to include content creation and consumption on the new iPad, which could mean 24/7 personalised learning across the curriculum.

Contact details Wales educationcymru@atcomputers.co.uk Tel: 0870 863 5420

England and Scotland education@atcomputers.co.uk Tel: 01684 291112

www.atcomputers.co.uk Twitter @atcomputerseducation

Stand — Just2easy

Just2easy is a company with vast technical knowledge, experience and trusted by over 7000 schools including all schools in Carmarthenshire, Education Scotland, London Grid for Learning and The South West Grid for Learning. Our software designers have been creating educational software since 1994. They are responsible for some of the UK’s most popular educational software, winning 3 BETT awards, including j2Webby in 2012. j2e and JIT are also BETT award finalists. We produce flexible software tools that allow children to be truly creative whilst they learn. Our software is fully translated to Welsh, designed to enable teachers to focus on teaching and learning and work independently or within your learning platform.

All Just2easy products make anytime, anywhere learning a reality. FREE home

access is given as part of a school licence, giving teachers the ability to set homework for children online. The team at Just2easy are friendly and knowledgeable. We pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we have with our schools and our designers often incorporate teachers’ ideas to improve our software and we greatly value this input. j2e is a catalyst for creativity. j2e is an intuitive resource, pupils and staff can create impressive documents within minutes.

John Davies, Learning Futures Adviser, Dudley Grid for Learning.

Penboyr School has been using Just2easy.com for two years and believes that it is an outstanding, innovating, enjoyable and exciting on-line educational tool, which motivates our children to be creative as well as enhancing and improving their knowledge resulting in an effective learning progress through the provision of ICT. .Penboyr School, Felindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. James Green Head of Educational Development, Just2easy Ltd.

Email: james@j2e.com mob: +44(0)7962 135260 tel: +44(0)1335 370579 fax: +44(0)1335 851792

Find out more about our products by visiting www.just2easy.com

Stand —Entry Sign

EntrySign™ is a unique and simple to use touch screen signing in system that will revolutionise the way you welcome people to your building. EntrySign™ brings together all of the paper based health and safety and auditing systems that you will currently use in to one unique and easy to use digital system that provides you with live, up to the minute data and puts a wealth of information and customised reports just a click away.

The EntrySign™ system has many benefits and features designed to enhance and improve your health and safety procedures and has received universal praise from Primary Schools, Academies, Colleges and Universities as well as Nurseries and Day Care Centres.

Stand — 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 are an inspiration to learning in the classroom.

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: sales@educationcity.com Web: www.educationcity.com

Address: EducationCity.com, 8/9 Sadddlers Court, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7GH

Stand — FILMCLUB

FILMCLUB (www.filmclub.org) is an education charity that helps schools set up clubs giving young people the chance to watch, discuss and review a diverse range of films from around the world and from over 100 years of cinema. Offering in-school screenings, online reviewing and close links with the film industry, FILMCLUB promotes learning in an informal setting while encouraging critical engagement from young people. FILMCLUB is funded by The BFI Lottery Fund and receives philanthropic support from LOVEFILM. Its patrons include filmmaker Mike Leigh and actors Emma Thompson and Michael Sheen. FILMCLUB has grown from a 25-school pilot to reach over 7000 schools and 220,000 members across the UK. Members can choose from its catalogue of thousands of rated and reviewed titles, available to order through the website and

delivered directly to schools via LOVEFILM

FILMCLUB is a unique forum for pupil voice with over 6,000 reviews uploaded onto the website each week. Teachers receive training, support and access to a wide range of downloadable film guides and educational resources. The dynamic Industry Interaction programme includes Q&As, screenings, workshops and monthly webcast interviews with creative professionals, streamed live online to every club in the country Research shows the scheme delivers significant educational and social benefits, helping young people to develop: improved literacy and critical skills, independent thinking, improved ICT skills, broader cultural awareness, vocational aspiration and confidence The service is FREE to state schools in England and Wales and available to other educational organisations and private schools. For information or to register for a free start-up session visit www.filmclub.org or call 0207 288 4520

Stand — 2Simple

2Simple is powerful, creative educational software for the primary age range developed for teachers by teachers. Ease of use and clear icons enable all children to develop transferable ICT skills, work independently and be engaged, motivated learners. All our programs are accompanied by support videos and teacher resources are available on our blog and Facebook pages.

We will be showcasing all programs, including Purple Mash which is 2Simple’s award winning online space where learners and teachers can access a suite of creative tools, dynamic cross-curricular activities and educational games.

As this program is accessible online through http://www.purplemash.com, you

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Stand — Steljes

Steljes is a pioneer of innovative technologies that enable people to interact and communicate more effectively while working and learning. Research confirms that technology is great at engaging learners. Not only can it inspire, engage and initiate different styles of learning but it can also be a catalyst to developing teaching practice. Our experience also tells us that our students are truly “digital natives” avidly adopting, mastering and discarding the latest social media, iPhone app or device. With increased financial pressures, the importance of selecting the most appropriate ICT investment for your establishment is more important than ever - helping you to maximise your budget and increase effectiveness. Steljes have built a leading edge understanding of teaching principles with over 20 years’ experience in the sector. Our award-winning products help teachers to bring more collaboration and interactivity into the classroom. Teachers can quickly incorporate them into their teaching to transform student learning and increase engagement.

Products for education include SMART Board interactive whiteboards, projectors, screens, audio solutions, digital signage, and visualisers

Stand — Classroom Monitor

Transform your school’s results with learner analytics. Classroom Monitor is an online tool for storing assessment scores, tracking student progress and reporting to parents. Quick and easy to use, you’ll get instant in-depth analysis on pupil and whole school performance. Classroom Monitor is based around an interactive markbook that stores evidence of learning year-round. Linked to curricula frameworks, it streamlines pupil levelling and target setting. It also provides teachers with

over 2,000 learning resources for use in the classroom or for students independently. The markbook feeds into a data dashboard with live updates on pupil, cohort and whole school performance. Key metrics are always at your fingertips - an invaluable resource when Ofsted arrives, and vital for tracking pupil progress and identifying intervention groups. Reporting will become faster and more effective with our revolutionary online ‘parent portal’. Share multi-media examples of students’ work with parents to engage them with their child’s learning, and slash the time you spend on reporting. Classroom Monitor supports Key Stages 1-5 and EYFS and is fully customisable. Secondary schools can use Classroom Monitor in a single subject department or across the whole school. Visit our stand today for a free demonstration.

Company name and address: Classroom Monitor 2 Wallis Building Plumptre Place Nottingham NG1 1LW.

Stand 19 — O-Track

O-Track is a one of a kind online pupil tracking system which allows you to monitor progress and attainment through EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at the touch of a button.What really sets O-Track apart from any other system is the powerful reporting tool - all reports are customisable, meaning that you can get them to fit in with how you operate as a school. We also develop reports to meet your exact needs.

O-Tracks easy-to-use data entry screens enable you to enter assessments and assign pupils to specific and intervention groups with extreme ease. All users have access to our unlimited support service, which includes a phone and email support desk, remote support, a range of support documents and two free training sessions, one for SLT and another for staff.

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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