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ICT in education commentaries 4-5 Handheld Learning Central Feature 2011 eBooks
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Exhibitor listings & BETT 2011 Floorplan
Interactive Whiteboards My BETT: Leadership team My BETT: Heads of ICT My BETT: SEN specialists My BETT: Maths My BETT: Science My BETT: Literacy
The BETT Awards 2011: Conferences and debates:
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Mark Ram looks at what is in store for BETT 2011
of a number of government changes. Due to the closure of quangos, diminishment of the Building Schools for the Future programme, and the introduction of free schools and academies, education professionals are finding themselves navigating new challenges. What is important however
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is that these individuals are provided with the support to manage the change effectively. BETT has always been a
place where those in education can come to find answers, but for 2011 this is more relevant than ever before. In this current climate, it is an educator’s duty to source low-cost solutions for their school while still providing the best resources possible. In summary, the current challenge is finding ways to learn for less. With learning for less a key theme of BETT’s central feature area, the 2011 show is unmissable.
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ver the past year, the education sector has felt the effects
Launched 27 years ago,
with just 112 stands at the first event, BETT has evolved to become the world’s largest education in technology show with around 700 exhibitors showcasing the most innovative solutions for schools. For 2011, it is anticipated that nearly 30,000 visitors will attend the show over the four days and with an increasing number of international delegates, BETT truly inspires learning excellence worldwide. BETT 2011 promises its
visitors an engaging experience with both new and returning features and zones. Led by Professor Stephen Heppell, the central feature for 2011, entitled Visual Learning gives hands-on examples of technology being used in education. Students from Lampton School are demonstrating new ways of working and are providing examples of their own projects which have been undertaken using technology (see page 8). The Future Learning Spaces
feature area is particularly relevant to those interested in creating a learning environment that inspires and motivates students. With academies and free schools a new focus for many educators, visitors can
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