Engaging today’s students with technology
13 June 2011
Leicester schools to share best practice for educational transformation through technology at ‘Engage, Evolve, Excel’ – 22 June 2011
Event: 'Engage, Evolve, Excel' - free event for Leicester schools to showcase and share excellent and innovative practice in the use of technology for teaching and learning
Who should attend: Senior leaders, teachers, trainee teachers, bursars and ICT leads at Leicester primary and secondary schools
Date/Time: Wednesday 22nd June 2011 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Honours & Legends Suites, Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7TR (free parking available)
You are invited to join over thirty schools, colleges and educational technology experts from across Leicester to experience a showcase of innovative practice in the use of technology at the "Engage, Evolve, Excel" event on Wednesday 22nd June at the Leicester Tigers Stadium.
From exciting classroom projects utilising the latest handheld technologies, such as Apple iPads and iPhones, Sony PSPs and Nintendo DS', to innovative use of robot and coding technology to help engage boys in engineering, "Engage, Evolve, Excel" is set to inspire best practice use of technology across the entire curriculum.
Teachers and practitioners from across all subject areas and across the phases of education, will be able to share their experiences, best practice, resources and methods of how technology can be used to support effective learning and to engage students.
The event is organised by Leicester's schools and colleges in association with Leicester City Council, The Schools Development and Support Agency (SDSA) and supported by leading providers of ICT services and solutions, Northgate Managed Services (www.northgate-is.com/managedservices). Key event sponsors include world-class education suppliers Promethean, CDEC, Sahara and Siracom / Meru.
Keynote, Professor Stephen Heppell, attributed as 'the most influential academic of recent years in the field of technology and education'*, will share his latest experiences and findings on innovation in education to inspire attendees. Josie Fraser, Leicester City Council's ICT Strategy Lead (Transforming Learning Environments) will also talk about the authority's commitment and strategy to ensure that all young people benefit from access to technology to support learning.
The event will close with an awards ceremony led by Professor Stephen Heppell to reward the most exemplary schools.
Schools and colleges interested in attending the event should contact Northgate Managed Services on: T: 028 9085 7159 or e-mail: claire.mcbride@northgate-is.com.
To book a place at the event or discuss your requirements to cover the story, please contact Louise Peto, Account Director at Livewire Public Relations on tel: 020 339 7430 / louise.peto@livewirepr.com.
What can you see on the day?
2:30pm & 4:00pm - Keynote presentations from Professor Stephen Heppell, a recognised leader in the fields of learning, new media and technology.
- Exciting classroom projects utilising the latest handheld technologies, such as Apple iPads and iPhones, Sony PSPs and Nintendo DS.
- Innovative robot and coding technology to help engage and raise the achievement of boys in engineering.
- SuperSonic FM - English Martyrs Catholic School's radio station now broadcasting on the internet to bring Leicester schools a lively mix of music, news, views and interviews with scientists and engineers. (www.supersonicfm.co.uk)
- Use of computers and laser technology to produce key fobs from plastic and wood.
- Best practice use of online learning environments to promote independent learning and collaboration between staff and students
- The latest educational technologies from world-class education suppliers and key sponsors of the event - Promethean, CDEC and Siracom / Meru
