Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli

Wednesday, 5th October 2011 9.30 – 4.00

The third annual Angelsoft ICT Conference was held at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli on the 5th October 2011. Once again judging by the feedback from delegates the Conference proved to be a major success. The delegates included Headteachers, ICT Coordinators, ICT Advisers, LEA and Welsh Government representatives. The companies who presented and exhibited also felt that the Conference had been rewarding and most worthwhile.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Using 21st Century Technology within Primary Schools’. Angelsoft was supported by the following Companies who presented or exhibited. The Angelsoft Partnership regards these companies as the main leaders within online education and assessment and consequently recommends their solutions and resources to schools. Please visit the respective websites for more information.

Just2easy a superb array of web designed tools that allow pupils to create online. The component parts continue to grow offering pupils and teachers opportunities to share and collaborate together across schools. The tools are now integral to the DB Primary Learning Platform offering an exceptional solution.

DB Primary the online Learning Platform designed specifically for Primary pupils. The Platform has separate Foundation and KS2 themes promoting and encouraging learning; developing with pupils as they progress through school. Teachers and pupils work within the same interface making this Platform very user friendly.

Mathletics covers all aspects of Mathematics with over a 1000 learning resources that respond to individual pupil strengths and weaknesses. Based on a step by step animated approach, Mathletics offers support to millions of pupils worldwide. Weekly reports are e-mailed to parents thus enhancing Home/School links.

Incerts an independent, non-profit organisation working to transform assessment in schools on a local, national and international scale. Using innovative technology and an analytical approach Incerts helps school leaders to get more than they thought possible from assessment. There is a clear innovative focus on; Assessment for Learning, Assessment of Learning and Reporting of Learning.

Exhibiting Companies

EducationCity.com thousands of online activities and resources being used in over 15000 schools.

Timemaps a wealth of information based time atlases highlighting human history through the ages.

RM Lightbox numerous products that fuses education and technology together creating exciting, engaging and innovative pupil experiences.

NGfL Cymru offers a wealth of online resources in Welsh and English addressing all Key Stages. The Grid is an invaluable platform for online professional communities.

Angelsoft were also present in the Exhibition Area throughout the day providing information about the Advisory Services and online communities. Further details will appear on the website.

In conclusion, the Angelsoft Partnership would like to sincerely thank all the delegates, presenters and exhibitors for their invaluable support in making the Conference a success. Further full and half day ICT Conferences will be held in the future. Details will be posted when appropriate.

For further information regarding the Annual ICT Conference, please contact Huw Morris on 07966 390 698 or our Main Office on 01554 776845