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BETT Preview Supplement
The Best BETT
The BETT organisers have arranged a number of
lounges for visitor to take a break or arrange
meetings while at the show. These include the
International Lounge, where all overseas visitors are
invited to use the facilities and network with other
education professionals from around the globe. A
special new service has been introduced this year in
B
ETT has been running for over 25 years All of these sessions are available free of charge the International Lounge to help visitors find the
and now spans both the National and the on a first come, first served basis, simply go along services and products to suit their personal
Grand Halls at Olympia, featuring almost 700 to the Software Presentation Theatre stand SW5 to requirements.
stands and almost 29,000 visitors. The show is participate. Also new for 2010, is the MYBETT Café which
a one-stop-shop for all aspects of educational The TEEM Software Information Point is located will be situated on the National Hall Gallery level.
ICT, so much so that it is wise to plan your right next to the Software Zone, and is the place to This will act as the internet café for the show and
visit ahead of time to ensure that you find come for independent answers, advice and will also provide an additional self-service
everything you want. evaluations about the latest software and digital information point for BETT. The Leadership Lounge
As ever, BETT 2010 is organised into a number content. is also back in 2010. This is a space for Head
of “zones”. This year there is a new ‘Supporting Teachers, Deputy Heads and Bursars to relax and
Next Generation Learning’ zone (formerly Policy in network with their peers.
Practice area), which is located in the National Hall For many visiting the BETT show, the seminar
near the main entrance. This is where all the
government and partner stands will be offering
"BETT 2010 features
programme is a real draw. It is incredibly
comprehensive, with two seminars taking place
free advice and support to help schools to make
the most of using ICT effectively.
almost 700 stands and
every 15 minutes throughout the entire duration of
the show. There is something of interest to
It is in this zone that you will find organisations
such as Becta, DCSF and the Training and
almost 29,000 visitors"
everyone. For a full timetable of seminars visit the
BETT website on www.bettshow.com
Development Agency for Schools. There is also a The website also provides a mine of information
full programme of free, 20-minute inspirational about the exhibitors who will be taking part in the
forum sessions in this area too – located on the 2010 show, plus a handy online MyBETT planner
Becta stand. Hear from the policy partners, award The importance of play in education cannot be which can be used create a personal route around
winning schools and teachers, and of course the underestimated. Survey after survey suggests that the show by creating an individual floorplan that
learners themselves, about how technology has our UK schoolchildren may be some of the least highlights the exhibitors that match specific
had a positive impact. There is no need to pre- happy in Europe. Secondary age children mourn interests. This floorplan can be saved and printed in
book, but sessions will be in demand, so turn up the loss of play from their primary years and yet pdf format.
early to secure a seat. play is something that ICT has brought into Education Today has spoken to a number of
The Special Needs Zone at BETT continues to be learning from the very beginning. For schools BETT exhibitors about what they will be showing in
the largest, most comprehensive gathering of interested in developing learning through play, a 2010.
educational ICT providers for special needs in the visit to the Playful Learning Zone is essential. The British Dyslexia Association will be exhibiting
UK. Committed to helping every child reach their This year’s BETT Playful Learning Zone will on Stand Number SN2. The B.D.A. New
full potential, the zone is focused on new feature a host of play based activity - with plenty of Technologies Committee stand and seminars will
techniques, new information and new resources to screens and a whole class of children who will be give general dyslexia information; impartial and
help reach that goal. playing, learning, challenging, tweeting and objective evaluations of dyslexia-friendly ICT
The Special Needs seminar theatre, located provoking BETT guests using a diversity of products, and examples of good ICT practice for
within this zone, will discuss a wide range of issues hardware, software, devices and ideas. dyslexic children, young people and adults. These
featuring expert speakers and practitioners. The Finally, the Future Learning Spaces (FLS) Zone include assessment, literacy, numeracy and assistive
sessions include a look at new innovations in will bring together key stakeholders involved with technology.
assistive technology and show the full potential of BSF and PCP projects. Here, it is possible to see Direct Communications Radio Services (DCRS)
ICT in inclusive teaching. some of the latest designs for the learning spaces may be new to BETT but the company is well
The Software Zone is often one of the busiest of of the future. Exhibitors in the FLS pods will be known to schools, colleges and universities
the show and is invaluable for schools. Visitors to giving out information and advice on the BSF throughout the UK. For a number of years, DCRS
this zone can evaluate the latest software products process. There is also a FLS seminar theatre where has supplied two-way radio products and
and increase their understanding of their existing schools will be able to hear directly from those who communication solutions for increased staff
software in the seminar theatre. matter in the field of BSF. security. Visit DCRS on stand number N36, shared
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