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could have timed its course better.
The teachers from these schools
are a step ahead when it comes
to understanding how the latest
developments can help them meet
targets, inspire and engage pupils –
and also make their job easier. With
the new computing curriculum set
to come into force in September
2014, now is an ideal time to review
your staff’s skill sets and schedule
appropriate training to give them the
confidence and inspiration to use the
ICT tools at their disposal to their full
potential.”
In addition to Promethean training,
Fantastict also offers a wide range of
workshops including SMART, iPads,
E-safety and the New Computing
Curriculum.
send teachers to join sessions in
larger schools also venues are easy
to arrange.”
Elaine believes that the choice of
training provider was central to the
success of the programme. Fantastict
was selected because of its affiliation
with Promethean, and because
of its approach; which combines
much needed face-to-face training
alongside online support to the
tutored assessment.
She added that, as the programme
was rolled out, sessions had
to be tailored to fit the varied
requirements of the teachers
involved, so it was essential to
develop an honest relationship
with the Fantastict team. Rigorous
feedback and follow-up helped
to ensure the programme stayed
on-target, and the Z2 cluster would
certainly recommend this training
approach to other schools.
Schools considering similar training,
whether as part of a group or
independently, will be standing
themselves in good stead as
Managing Director of Fantastict Ltd,
Joe Basketts, explains:
“If crystal balls existed I don’t think
that the Z2 cluster in Hounslow

“...now is an ideal
time to review
your staff’s skill
sets and schedule
appropriate
training...”
For information on the
wide variety of training
Fantastict can offer your
school call

0800 030 5241

Have you
seen...
Promethean’s
ActivTable

Chosen by
Frances Bott -
CPD Co-ordinator
at Fantastict

This multi-user interactive table
allows up to six learners to
simultaneously use individual tools,
web browsers and resources as their
personal efforts move the group
toward accomplishing a common
goal. We have certainly had fun
learning with the ActivTable in our
office.
Not only is the ActivTable a powerful
tool for learning through small-group
collaboration, it is also a vehicle
for building essential skills such
as communication, creativity and
critical thinking. Leaners can develop
communication, collaboration and
group-led decision-making skills
whilst promoting inclusion for all,
including children with special needs.
We currently have an ActivTable
at our Hixon HQ and welcome all
Staffordshire schools to come along
and have a play.
Fantastict also offers workshops on
the ActivTable where participants
learn how to create resources and
customise ready-made activities,
saving valuable teacher time.
Delegates learn how to customise
the interface, understand the touch
control, modify learning objectives
and track learner contributions.

To book an ActivTable
workshop or for a trial
session call

0800 030 5241
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