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Welcome to the June 2009 Newsletter. For further information on any of the items below, just follow the link. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to any of your colleagues that you think would be interested. All prices quoted are exclusive of P & P and VAT. If you have any comments or suggestions on this newsletter, please email them to kim.conway3@btinternet.com
This is the last newsletter before schools break up for the summer, so it just leaves me to say I hope you have a good holiday, get a chance to rest and enjoy the sunshine. The next newsletter will be a back to school special in August.
SS4E web site Showcase - this month we will be showcasing the Serif Design Suite.
Software News
Elements, the online science channel from Sherston will soon be here. Elements contains 16 Science topics each with video and photographs, interactive activities, simulations, creative tools and a range of tools to support interactive science.
Kudlian are offering 15% discount on their I Can Animate software for schools participating in the 'Have a Go at Animation' with Oscar Stringer workshops taking place via Glow Meet. To qualify for this discount you must quote LTS on your order. You can downlaos a FREE five day trial. The next session will take place on 5th June. further information can be found at http://www.kudlian.net/competition/LTSHomecoming/index.html
Special Offers
From Sherston - Two special money saving offers for Early Years. Please note that with each pack you get also get a three user licence for each title.
Early Years General Curriculum Pack Save over £370 - ten of Sherston's most popular titles for early years - 123-CD, Abc-CD, Tizzy's Toybox, Nursery Rhyme Time, Magic Beanbag, Young MacDonald's Farm, Izzy's Island, Fizzy's First Numbers, Fizzy's Number Skills and Little Brown Bear on the Farm. This pack costs £249.
Early Years ICT Skills Pack Save over £170 - Five great titles focused on young learners' ICT skills at a special price. This special pack includes a three user licence for each of following titles - All Around the House, Jellybods, Tizzy's Busy Week, Type with Tizzy and Stripy Tiger and Spotty shark's Picture Box. This pack costs £99.00 www.sherston.com
Exclusive from Seventh Sense - AlphaSmart Neo 2, FREE USB Cable and Carry Case now £159 - £10 Discount on SSP of £169
NEO 2 is the simple and rugged note-taking device that has all of the features of a NEO 1 (fully featured word processor, typing tutor, long battery life etc.) but also includes innovative wireless technology that allows wireless printing, wireless voting and assessment functionality, wireless file transfer to a Google Docs account and Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths compatibility.
This offer is exclusive to Seventh Sense Solutions. To place your order call Seventh Sense directly on 02089 057 773 Suggested Selling Price of Neo 2 is £169
Free Resources
From Renaissance Learning - Over 1,000 UK schools have already registered to participate in Renaissince Learning's 'Watch Them Grow' sunflower growing competition. this FREE initiative is designed to brng some sun and fun to the classroom, whilst highlighting the need to ensure every pupils 'grow' to reach their full potential with the help of programs sucha as Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths. Once registered at www.watchthemgrow.co.uk schools can also participate in 'The Quest for Knowledge' a fascinating FREE puzzle adventure set by a number of best-selling authors, including GP Taylor, Peter J Murray and Justin Richards - with fantastic, exclusive prizes to be won.
Events
Free technology exhibition for students with Additional Support Needs. Organised by CALL Scotland and the JISC RSCs for Scotland South and West and Scotland North and East it is an ideal opportunity for teachers, therapists, lecturers and parents to see the latest technology. Dates are locations are as follows
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