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·         Inclusive developed SwitchIt! Bob the Builder free of charge so that all proceeds could go towards The New Children's Hospital Appeal. The software was produced with the kind permission of the BBC and leading pre-school children's entertainment producers and rights owners HIT Entertainment. It has smashed targets and raised over £60,000 for Manchester's New Children's Hospital Appeal.

·         Steljes are hosting a meeting for EA Advisors and representatives from the seven schools of education to discuss requirements for training and support in the use of Interactive Whiteboards for students and probationers. Speakers include Roy Robotham, Falkirk Council, Sharon Tonner, University of Dundee and Stephen Boyle University of Glasgow. Any students or recently qualified teachers are welcome to email their experiences of the amount and quality of tuition received. Attendance is strictly limited and there are a small number of places left. To email experiences and request a place please email anne.forrest@steljes.co.uk

·         MathsFacts in a Flash combines practice, intervention and progress monitoring of fundamental maths skills into a variety of easy-to-use tools, helping ensure pupils have committed their maths facts to memory. Also available for NEO 2 from Renaissance Learning - more information about MathsFacts in a Flash can be found at www.renlearn.co.uk

·         Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 software helps users bring out the best in their photographs, whether they're perfecting one image, searching for ten, processing hundreds, or organising thousands.

Highlights at Scottish Learning Festival

·         SMART (Stand G15) will be launching the latest version of the SMART Document Camera SDC-330.The new version of SMART's document camera has improved image and the new design enables it to be easily folded down for increased portability. Integrating seamlessly with SMART Notebook software. Using the SMART Table, Scholastic will be demonstrating how to facilitate collaborative literacy work and transform the learning experience with Story Stage. Story Stage is an interactive and highly creative puppet-based literacy resource specifically designed for primary years. The latest 10.1" FizzbookSpin Tablet PC - Based on the Intel classmate PC design architecture, Fizzbook Spin comes pre-installed with SMART Technologies' SMART Classroom Suite.

·         I Can Present from Kudlian Software (Stand D41) is designed to bring student's presentations to life by allowing them to create film and present their work in a new and exciting way using green-screen technology. Sign up for a free 14 day trial at www.kudlian.net

·         XMA Apple Solution Expert Stand (Stand F15) XMA have been selected by Apple for their proven expertise in providing technology solutions to education. Your chance to talk to the experts on how best to implement Apple equipment into a school environment. Experience the latest in Mac computers and handheld devices from Apple

·         Also available to see on the XMA Apple Solution Expert Stand (Stand F15) is a range of educational content delivered on the Mac platform including BrainPOP UK - the highly engaging website containing hundreds of animated explanations and interactive quizzes; Primary Steps Maths and Primary Steps Phonics both designed to support Curriculum for Excellence and Active Learning; SUMS Online delivered through Glow Learn and Millionaire for Schools based on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with its ready-made quizzes or see how to make your own. Visit the stand and meet a VIP and enter the free prize draw to win a range of prizes for your school.

·         Sherston Publishing (Stand E45) - see the latest award winning titles from Sherston Publishing including their online content Crystal ICT, Gogglebox and Elements the Science Channel.

Curriculum for Excellence

·         BrainPOP UK - all BrainPOP UK animated movies and quizzes are mapped to Curriculum for Excellence and using DeepBeep their curriculum matching tool, you can quickly and easily find a movie to suit your needs. This month's spotlight is Managing Your Money and October's is Extreme Environments. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.brainpop.co.uk/freetrial/

New to SS4E Web Site

SS4E Showcase - this month's showcase on I Can Present from Kudlian Software Ltd 

SS4E Special Offers

·         SUMS Online Maths - Save £25 on the set up fee when you subscribe to SUMS Online Maths through LT Scotland. LT Scotland is offering the first year's subscription to SUMS Online Maths content at a cost of £95 plus £25 set up fee. Subsequent year's subscription costs £95.

·         Save 10% when you subscribe to Millionaire for Schools  Register your details at the XMA Stand to win a mystery prize.

·         Save over 30% when you purchase Primary Steps Special Phonics & Maths Bundle now £200. Includes Site license for unlimited use in 1 school or home, 2 x Dance Mats, 2 x USB adaptors or 25% when you purchase a site licence for Primary Steps Maths or Primary Steps Phonics. Register your details at the XMA Stand to win a copy of either Primary Steps Maths or Primary Steps Phonics.

·         40% off all Sherston Publishing titles - Sherston Publishing is offering 40% off all their software titles for the month of September to coincide with The Scottish Learning Festival. Sherston is known for its award winning educational titles covering all areas of the curriculum for Early Years right through primary, with some titles extending into use in S1 and S2.

Competition

• Kudlian Software is inviting schools to use I Can Present to produce a presentation lasting up to two minutes on a topic of their choice - it could be a world issue, a book review or just the reason why their football team is the best! The competition will run from September 2010 to January 2011 There are two categories Under 11 and over 11 To register for a free trial or for more details go to www.kudlian.net

Free Resources

Asda's School Matters website is a free educational resource for teachers, parents and children. The website, which supports the Food Standards Agency's core competencies, can be used to assist in the teaching of a broad range of subjects, with a particular focus on food education. Each section of the website aims to educate children and give them a practical awareness of food safety and food hygiene, the importance of diet and health, and the journey of food from the farm to our forks!

Dates for your Diary

16th and 30th September - Creating Digital Prelims and Resources for Pupils with ASN is being offered by CALL Scotland 

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