This month, one of the biggest events in the education calendar, Bett 2023, will kick off at the ExCel exhibition centre in London.
Bett will take place from 29 to 31 March, showcasing the world’s best education technology. Every year thousands of visitors come together to discover new ways for technology to enhance their teaching, build capacity and prepare their students for the future. Policy and governance are also on the agenda, with experts from across the globe sharing the latest research and insights.
With computer programming among the most sought-after skills in the economy, educators interested in making coding fun and accessible should visit Scirra at Stand SH80. Their game design software Construct 3 is an industry-grade tool for building 2 and 2.5D games using Javascript. However, its mixture of block- and -text-based programming has made it a first choice among schools: an accessible entry point for students that can support their development to more advanced levels. This year Scirra will also be launching Construct Animate, new software that lets users create animations, export GIFs and videos. Filling the hole left by the loss of Flash, Construct Animate lets students create cartoons, explainer videos, cutscenes or gifs, making an exciting addition to any class. Both programmes are browser-based and easily run on Chromebooks, a bonus for the budget-conscious school.
The makers of DrumFIT, an international health and wellbeing company that has been working with teachers and students since 2006, will launch a new platform, Hey Kanga, at Bett Stand SE75. In an era when 75 per cent of children don’t get enough physical activity, the platform helps educators close the gap between physical fitness and academic success with infectiously fun, plug-and-play videos. Hey Kanga aims to turn any teacher into an active learning expert who can set the stage for better feelings, better focus, and better academic performance. When kids get the activity they need, educators spend less time handling behaviour and more time teaching. Visit their stand to experience their videos and platform first-hand.
Bett visitors can also explore CYPHER LEARNING’s Intelligent Learning Platform (ILP) at Stand SJ71. The platform incorporates intelligent functionalities to deliver a future-facing e-learning experience for schools and universities. With the ILP, the focus is on engaging learners and empowering them to achieve their full potential. The platform uses automated recommendations, goal tracking, analytics, and gamification to help teachers create a fun and personalised journey for students, based on their unique competencies and goals. Teachers can easily set and assign unique tasks for students based on their skill level, goals, and career aspirations, to help boost confidence and mastery of subjects.
For classroom management edtech, visit NetSupport at Stand SE51 to see its classroom.cloud platform in action. Its wide range of functions, including screen monitoring, messaging, online safety mechanisms, gamification and power management features, can help educators create a more engaging and efficient learning experience. All this is available in an intuitive interface that is simple for even tech-hesitant teachers to use. NetSupport Radio is also the official broadcaster of Bett 2023, so visitors to the stand can participate in informative discussions on a wide range of education issues.
Bett is completely free for visitors, but registering ahead of time allows you to skip the queue. To book your free delegate pass, visit https://uk.bettshow.com/
