Welcome to the first newsletter for 2009.  I am delighted to advise you that the SS4E web site is now up and running www.SS4E.com On this web site you will find money saving special offers which have been negotiated by SS4E for schools. These offers change on a monthly basis. Any school wishing to take advantage of these offers should go directly to supplier.

Here are details of a 'very' small number of new products that were available at BETT.

Digital Scrapbook Artist from Serif (PC only) - Much more than a just a paint package, Digital Scrapbook Artist provides easy to use tools and clip art for arts and crafts, collages, photo editing, drawing and painting. The simple drawing tool has ready to go quick shapes, you can experiment with paint, chalk, glitter - without the mess! It is ideal for introducing sewing techniques and different stitches, perfect for textile work. Digital Scrapbook Artist comes with FREE Teacher Resources, supporting step by step tutorials and lesson plan ideas. Serif offers a 'try before you buy' scheme on all its products. www.serif.com

Kudlian Software - ProAnimate - Designed specifically for the ever changing Secondary education, 'Pro Animate' helps to take 3D Stop-Frame Animation to the next level and beyond! Featuring a whole new tool set and approach to implementing Chroma Key technology, I Can Animate allows schools to embrace a creative curriculum in a much more holistic manner, and undertake qualifications such as Digital Cre8tor, allowing students to create studio quality animations with the support of HD technology and Canon DSLR support. ProAnimate will be initially launched on the Mac platform, with a Windows version due approximately 12 months later. www.kudlian.net

2Simple - three new products - 2Simple were promoting three new titles 2Do It Yourself - create interactive Flash resources, activities, games and quizzes; 2Simple French for learning French and 2Publish+ builds on 2Publish part of the Infant Video Toolkit. www.2simple.com

Algodoo - Physics Software from Algoryx - Algodoo is a 2D simulation environment for creating interactive scenes in a playful, cartoony manner, making use of the physics that we use to explain our real world. It encourages young people's creativity, ability and motivation to construct knowledge. www.algoryx.se

Dolphin - EasyConverter is a simple tool that allows alternative format production to be accomplished quickly and affordably. Any common file format from Microsoft Office, html, PDFs and scanned to the alternative format of choice including DAISY, large print, MP3 audio or Braille. http://www.yourdolphin.com/productdetail.asp?id=25

Guroo - Real life contexts and scenarios are backed by online and offline resources, video and audio materials, and essential practice questions and test papers. For teachers there are ready-to-use lesson plans, mappings and online reporting. www.guroo.co.uk

Sibelius Software - Following on from the boxed software of Groovy Shapes, Groovy Jungle and Groovy City, the new website allows children to share the music they create in class with family, friends and others. The site is designed to avoid the risks of online community forums since children select pre-written comments only, making it impossible for any to post inappropriate comments. http://www.sibelius.com/products/groovy/groovymusic.html

If you would like further information on any of the items below please click on the appropriate web link or if you would like to make any comments please email kim.conway3@btinternet.com Please feel free to circulate this newsletter to any colleagues who may be interested. Any feedback you wish to give on this newsletter will be appreciated. If you wish to stop receiving this newsletter, you can remove your address from the distribution list by sending a blank email with the subject 'unsubscribe' to kim.conway3@btinternet.com SS4E respects your privacy and does not share your email address with anyone.