FEATURE: BETT PREVIEW
Uniting teachers, providers and suppliers - Bett is back!
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ext month hundreds of educators and specialists from across the sector will descend on the ExCel exhibition centre in London for Bett 2023.
A staple in every education calendar, Bett unites teachers, providers and suppliers from every corner of the UK to meet and network, showcase the latest developments in technology, discuss policy and governance insights from across the globe and provide world-class CPD.
This year will be no different. From 29 to 31 March the exhibition halls will the will greatest minds in education, all eager to share best practice, collaborate on ideas and discuss how to make the education system even more effective, more efficient and make a positive difference to students everywhere. There is something at Bett for everyone, with tailored programmes diving into a wide range of areas dedicated to policy and practice, governance, continued professional development (CPD), education technology, special educational needs (SEN), STEAM, and creativity in education, Bett continues to offer invaluable insight to everyone’s challenges. Visitors at Bett will find an array of products and solutions, insightful speakers and valuable CPD opportunities, all aimed at equipping them to meet the challenges of
modern teaching.
One of these challenges is the question of how schools can adequately prepare pupils for work and life in the future economy, when technology-based skills and advanced computer literacy will be needed in every field. Computer science teachers grappling with this very question will want to visit Scirra (Stand SH80), the creators of game design software Construct 3. A favourite of schools across the UK and beyond, Construct 3 is an industry-grade engine for designing 2D or 2.5D games with Javascript. However, its intuitive user interface and combination of block- and text-based programming has made it a favourite in computer science classrooms across the UK, helping beginners and more advanced students take delight in the creativity of coding. Construct 3 is also browser-based and easy to use on simple devices like Chromebooks, making it an easy and affordable option for even the most budget-conscious school.
Another exhibitor for STEAM education is Cabrilog (Stand HV5), which digital learning resources and apps dedicated to maths and science education. Based on the concept of “Try it to learn it”, the resource is designed for both K-12 and higher education students and teachers. It features a smart automatic grading for assessment in maths, coding and
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STEAM. Cabrilog’s resources include Cabri Express, a powerful maths toolkit which helps boost creativity and make maths simpler for students. It includes an agile calculator (scientific, graphic,3D), equation editor and dynamic geometry wrapped in a modern, intuitive app that’s easy for teachers and students alike. Visitors can also check out its digital education platform #Cabri STEAM, providing a range of tools for proposing many digital laboratories and suggesting investigation, experimentation and modelling activities - all in a simple and intuitive interface.
It isn’t just in STEAM subjects that edtech is changing the game. Fonetti has developed an interactive reading platform helping children to develop their reading and literacy skills in a fun and engaging way, while also proven to improve reading fluency and increase correct words per minute The tablet- based eBook app will be on display on Stand SG62, where visitors can experience its real- time data capture and explore the Fonetti School Portal, where dynamic dashboards allow teachers to monitor individual progress. The dizzying pace of technological advancement has left some educators confused and even wary of technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Over the past few months, discussions around Generative
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