A Guide to Classroom Technology 

Gabrielle Cox • 17 May 2018

Some of the technology UK classrooms can invest in.

Technology in a classroom can make all the difference and options are vast. With budgets often low it is becoming increasingly important for schools to invest in key pieces which are as valuable, effective & productive as possible. Below are just some of the technology available to schools.

AV / Interactive whiteboards
 From touch screen panels and LCD projectors to interactive touch tables & speaker systems, we provide a range of audio visual solutions for schools. Having the right set up can do amazing things to the productivity, engagement and collaborative environment of a classroom. This tech allows teachers and students to fully engage in tasks, work on things together and provide a stimulating and fun way of learning. Our experienced schools specialists will first carry out a site survey of the schools requirements, before producing a 'needs analysis' and costing proposal for the school.
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Mobile Devices
 There are multiple mobile devices available for schools, these include laptops, Chromebooks & tablets. At Soltech we can provide a whole range of mobile devices , including Apple iPads. The benefits of using these devices in the classroom are vast. From increasing classroom engagement to improving a young person skills, they can make a big difference. We also offer an MDM solution, allowing teachers to quickly and easily monitor and control what children are doing. Distractions can be frozen or shut down remotely allowing for teaching staff to keep control of every device. Staff can also receive analytics about the apps used and how and when students are working.
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CPD

As the pioneers of continuous professional development within the computer curriculum, Soltech IT recognise that staff confidence and competence in the use of ICT within the classroom is key to ensuring a successful education. To help schools, Soltech IT provides a number of CPD training events which are held throughout the year by our educational and technology consultants. These CPD events look at how best to use technology and applications within the classroom whilst meeting the objectives of the computer curriculum. Our CPD events cover a wide range of topics including, E-Safety training, business manager cost saving / grant funding programmes, Apple / MDM training and much more. Secondary, Primary, Pre-Schools and Nursery’s will benefit from the FREE use of our, loan ‘Computer Curriculum Resource Boxes’. These boxes are full of different software applications, games and gadgets each designed to be used in accordance with the computer curriculum, whilst catering for the varying age groups within a school, i.e. Early Years, Key Stage 1/2/3. Each of the three areas of the curriculum are covered, computer science, digital literacy and information technology. Teachers are able to teach pupils about the component format of computers and how they are built and work, children can actively program, modify and debug software whilst learning about algorithms.
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Secure School Broadband

Providing secure school broadband is crucial for every education establishment. As providers of EXA Education, Schools Broadband and Shield Internet, Soltech IT are able to provide school's with a low cost, scalable broadband solution at the very best connection speeds. Our broadband content filtering and logging solutions not only meet LEA standards, they surpass them, ensuring schools are safe for pupils, teachers and other members of staff. With a managed approach to filtering schools can carefully and confidently comply with DfE guidelines and Ofsted inspections. Potential savings to schools, academies and other educational establishments can also be substantial.

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