BETT preview


BETT’s reasons to attend


Last year, BETT attracted more than 103 new edtech start-ups and 34,000 attendees from the global education communi- ty. This year’s event runs from the 23-26 January 2019, once again at ExCeL London. While the 2019 is by no means com- prehensive in terms of current interactive technologies, there will be an inspirational selec- tion of future education tech- nologies. Argex will be sharing how kids can code using a DIY, easy-to-program smartwatch kit for STEM education, and Body- Mind will be demonstrating education solutions for ther- apeutic and behavioral prob- lems. Newton International are partnering with Boeing to bring innovative 21st Century skills and will demonstrate a mobile classroom complete with flight simulators. Immersive VR Edu- cation will share how educators can create and share their own content.


2Simple, who’ve been creat- ing powerful primary edtech for 20 years, are also launching a new version of their award-win- ning observation capture app, used for gathering observations on the go. Their inventive prod- uct improves the quality and consistency of formative as- sessment, while also saving ed- ucators hours of record keeping time. They’ll also be sharing an exciting new venture into well- being.


Edtech startup Blutick are changing the way students learn Maths online. Their unique


system assesses learners’ work- ing


as


line-by-line they


solve


giving them intelligent and con- structive feedback in real time enabling students to progress their learning, rather than sim- ply practice what they know. DRONEdays will also be mak- ing their debut at Bett 2019, sharing how they


help the stress out of planning and


feedback problems,


delivering coding elements of the curriculum to students - by providing the resources and ex- pertise to ensure a successful, engaging and fun experience for every pupil. Edutapp who are revolution- staff


ising training, allowing


training to happen any time, anywhere and on any device. Also discover a cost effective, flexible way of delivering and tracking CPD for teaching as- sistants.


Brainbox Games will be launching their new flagship app Magic Spell, which uses a dyslexia-friendly font and can be personalised to meet the needs of all students. Their product also links home with the classroom; supporting pa- rental understanding of school expectations and pupil achieve- ments. Come and discover how their engaging gameplay and storylines make spelling fun! Bett 2019 has been built around the real needs of the education community, focusing on key themes from BETT’s an- nual research. This year, the show’s organ-


isers are doing even more to provide the best return on time for every visitor to the show. By extending


the opening hours


with ‘BETT Lates’, facilitating more networking opportunities and adding new functionality to the Official Show App. Show features include:


Bett Futures


Bett Futures is the place to cel- ebrate brave and creative think- ing, providing a single space to see what's coming next in ed- tech, it offers an opportunity to help shape the proposition for technology brands working to meet the needs of practitioners and learners.


take


A hotspot, attracting 'best in class' start ups from around the world, it's one of the most visit-


Seminar sessions related to Bett Futures


Here's a taster of the seminar sessions and speakers that will be taking to the stage at Bett 2019. Be inspired and take plenty of practical advice with you back to the classroom and lecture theatre. There's plen- ty more to come so watch this space...


Bett theatres and zones We continue to provide theatres and zones dedicated to specific sectors, challenges and topics. As well as our returning greats, such as The Bett Arena and Bett Futures, we have fresh new ideas such as the SEN and Neurodiversity sensory space. Bett Theatres The Bett Arena


The main stage, the Bett Are- na, is known for its inspiration- al content. Each year hosting world renowned education in- fluencers and experts to give a captivated audience pioneering strategies and best practice to implement today. Schools Theatre The Schools Theatre is the place to be for insights in to good school strategy for lead- ers


and tangible takeaways


for teachers and ICT staff. It holds a research designed pro- gramme to meet the needs of educators at every level. Post 16 Theatre The Post 16 Theatre provides a dedicated space to learn about the issues affecting the tran- sition into Tertiary Education with a research designed pro- gramme to meet the needs of Post-16 and HE educators.


ed areas on the show floor. The Futures area provides a space to explore new innova- tions in an open and informal setting along with an opportu- nity to get hands-on with new designs and innovations.


Bett Zones Solutions Den


The Solutions Den provides an opportunity to hear from fellow practitioners talking about and showcasing solutions that work. Sessions are short and practi- cal, giving tangible takeaways for educators and ICT profes- sionals at every level.


Case study: why one of the UK’s best Schools chose Casio’s lamp-free projectors?


While much of the interest in front of class technology is focused on IFPs, the introduction of solid state projec- tors had given them a mew lease of life. Wallington-based Wilson’s School has introduced a range of Casio’s lamp- free projectors to its classrooms, transforming the learning experience for its 1,200 students with state-of- the-art interactive capabilities and enhanced lesson content. As one of the country’s most suc- cessful schools, with a firm focus on academic achievement, it was of paramount importance that the pro- jection technology complemented the high standards of teaching. Casio’s projector range was a natural choice due to its consistently high levels of image brightness and clarity over the projector’s impressive 20,000 hour lifetime.


Marek Polniaszek, IT Manager at the school explains:


“After being introduced to Casio’s projectors at BETT and being im- pressed with the high-quality res- olution and lamp-free technology, we bought some of their Green Slim Series to trial and were really pleased with the results. They’re the perfect replacements for our traditional lamp-based projectors and we don’t have to worry about additional costs for replacement bulbs with Casio or any maintenance issues. With a good range of throw lengths, there was no need to move mounting brackets.” Budgets are a serious consideration throughout the school, which is why Casio was the ideal choice for teach- ing needs of the staff. The low Total


Cost of Ownership means there are no parts to replace over the projectors’ impressive 5-year warranty and ener- gy consumption is kept to a minimum due to the Laser and LED hybrid light source. The simple on/off function means that there’s no need to allow the projector to cool down before turning the projector off at the switch, some- thing that was causing problems with previous lamp based projectors as this was causing bulbs to blow.


This was an issue Marek encountered on a regular basis across the class- rooms: “We have just over 1,200 students at the school and approximately 78 classrooms; there are a large number of


projectors to consider. Teachers


don’t want to waste time waiting for them to start and as lamp-free tech- nology doesn’t involve any heating up of bulbs, they can get going with les- son content from just 5 seconds after turning the projector on. There’s also no dimming over time with the Laser and LED light source.”


The school has 72 Casio lamp-free projectors in total, including the Core Series, Green Slim Series and Ultra Short Throw Series.


Marek’s IT team


adopts a practical and economical solution to installing projectors by modifying brackets in-house. Con- nected to interactive whiteboards, the school uses them to display a diversity of content including: slow motion con- tent, thermal imaging and microscope feeds in science, which enhances the learning and development process for students.


Projection is used for self-evaluation, for instance during cadet training in-


structors show the boys how they’re marching so that they can see what they’re doing wrong. In a similar way sports technique can be shown and analysed. This is not only a powerful technique in terms of development and understanding for the students, it’s an innovative way of using the technology to improve the quality of teaching.


The reception area is home to one of


Casio’s Ultra Short Throw projectors and displays content directly onto the wall to inform parents and students about upcoming activities. The re- liability factor is hugely important to Marek, as it means teaching time is not lost and that he and his team aren’t spending time repairing the technology:


“The fact that we can fit and forget the projectors is a huge plus. As is the lack of filters, as it means we don’t have to spend any time clean- ing them.” All the units are encased in a dust-resistant structure which is ingenious. “We’re fairly busy at the school as it is, so the less time spent maintaining technology the better!” Having worked at the school for 14 years, Marek stresses the quality of teaching is the number one priority and technology reliability that doesn’t cost the earth, essential. Casio ticks all of the boxes. He says; “We’ll continue to replace


our lamp-based projectors with Ca- sio because they never let us down. At a school as busy as ours we can’t afford for things not to work and reli- able technology at an affordable price point is exactly what Casio delivers.”


BETT will look at futures technologies and new realities.


Streaming Zone Away from the theatres, has created a listening experience where headphones can be worn and speaker sessions can be viewed on a wide screen. This area carries the full programme of premium sessions so you can engage with chosen content without distraction.


SEN & Neurodiversity BETT as launched a new area dedicated to SEN and neurodi- versity where companies will be showcasing the latest advance- ments and resources to support SEN professionals at all levels. Visitors will be able to browse supplier solutions and visit the Sensory Room.


P12 AV News December 2018


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