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Category Archives: IT education and training
New programming aid – ‘kids think it’s cool’
RunRev recently unveiled a new resource to help teach students to love programming. The RunRev education microsite provides invaluable material and practical advice on how to use the LiveCode software development to build tailored teaching aids or an entire course. … Continue reading
New electronics starter kit to teach pupils to understand the concepts of electricity
E & L Products Limited has launched a starter kit of simple circuits to give children a more comprehensive of electronic circuits for a special offer price of £64.99. The kit comprises twelve electrical component modules of eight different types. … Continue reading
Record breaking 50,000 attend big bang
Over 50,000 pupils and their families attended the Big Bang UK Scientist and Engineers Fair at the NEC during three days in March. Over 120 organisations put on displays designed to thrill and inspire the next generation of scientists and … Continue reading
Stone Unveils First Pc Rental Scheme
ICT Services provider to UK education, Stone, has developed the first long-term PC rental scheme to enable schools to invest in new ICT hardware via their revenue rather than capital budgets.
IT To Remain Compulsory Subject But Programme Of Study Not To Be Mandatory
IT will remain a compulsory subject at all key stages and will continue to be taught at every stage of the curriculum. This was stated by education secretary Michael Gove when he opened the BETT Show in January. However, he … Continue reading
Eptsoft Adds STEM Software To Its Offers
In the light of proposed curriculum changes Eptsoft have added STEM software to its title for science, technology, engineering and maths. This highly interactive software includes around a thousand topics ready for full screen IWB technology. Developed to resemble a … Continue reading
SMART Introduces New Podium 500 Series
IWB market leader SMART Technologies has introduced the Podium 518 and 524 interactive pen displays which provide the functionality of a SMART board interactive whiteboard, optimised for individual use and enables teachers and lecturers to turn any classroom into an … Continue reading
Lasers Main Feature At Recent D+T Show
Lasers were a main feature on the stands at the recent D+T Show. Specialist suppliers such as CTR Lasers, HPC Laser, Laserite, Solar Laser Systems, and Trotec were busy offering their machines. Major equipment suppliers also offered a wide range … Continue reading
Nanotechnology Creates Wood Replacement From Old Tyres
Dena of Barnsley has developed an ‘end of life’ tyre recycling technology which creates a wood replacement product while using zero emissions and zero waste. Dena Technology uses nanoparticles of rubber to produce a new wood replacement product. The … Continue reading
FORMECH LAUNCHES ROLLER PRESS
‘IDEAL FOR USE WITH VAC-FORMERS ‘ Formech have recently developed a manually operated roller press – the MRP500 – for the education market. It is said to be ideal for use with vacuum formers. For more information contact Formech on … Continue reading
