ICT
Sherston celebrates 30 years of award-winning excellence at Bett 2013
herston celebrated their 30th anniversary with a party on their stand, where visitors were universally impressed with Planet Sherston – a finalist for both the 2013 Bett Awards and the 2013 Educational Resource Awards. Sherston’s award-winning content is used in over 18,000 UK primary schools and most visitors already know and trust the Sherston brand. “It was great to see such a positive response from everyone who came to see us at Bett. Teachers could all see how Planet Sherston would work in their schools and engage their pupils,” said Karim Derrick, Sherston’s CEO and a former teacher himself.
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Planet Sherston provides access to thousands of activities, videos and games covering English, Maths, Science, ICT and the Humanities. Visitors noted how pupils would love the overarching gaming elements and recognised the value of automatic tracking and reporting tools. Teachers saw how they could conveniently set differentiated tasks for pupils, groups and classes and how Planet Sherston's unique Adaptive Learning Engine facilitates independent learning by automatically setting tasks for individuals based on their personal progress, challenging them according to their ability. Add access at school and from home for pupils and staff, at no extra cost, and you can see why so many people were won over at the show. For a limited time, Sherston will offer 10% off, plus an additional three months on Planet Sherston subscriptions. Contact us and quote EDTODAY30.
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E-Wall: A hit at Bett A
mong the more notable innovations exhibited at this years Bett show was the E-Wall, a unique new product that aims to revolutionise the way classrooms are designed and built. Exhibited by TOP-TEC, a leading UK supplier of education furniture, the teacher wall consists of a comprehensive range of modular units that combine to meet the AV, ICT and storage needs of any classroom.
The modular units are able to house integrated touchscreens, whiteboards, computers and short
throw projectors, can be used to secure, store and recharge laptops or tablet devices, and can even accommodate sinks or specialist science equipment. The ample storage space provided by the ventilated cupboards provides further room for cloakrooms, book stores and other learning materials.
A cost-efficient way to fully equip rooms and teaching spaces, the E-Wall provides all of a classrooms needs in one tidy and secure space. Tailored to meet individual specifications, the E-
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Wall can be configured to meet the technological and practical requirements of any learning space, significantly reducing building costs, as well as speeding up the fit-out of new and refurbished teaching spaces. TOP-TEC offers a free room planning consultation for any organisation interested in seeing how the E-Wall can enhance their workspace and is able to provide a complete service from design through to the finished installation.
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