Luton RTC
eLearning Luton
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration
Listings
Monday 12th July: Andrew Rhodes ADE will be running a series of hands-on workshops throught the day:
9.30am - 12.30pm - Workshop: An introduction to using Macs for making music
1.00pm - 3.30pm - Workshop: Using Macs for making music intermediate session
4.30pm - 6.00pm - Workshop: Using macs for multimedia in education
To find future events and to book online visit: http://www.solutions-inc.co.uk/luton
For more information visit the eLearning website: http://www.luton.gov.uk/elearning
Recent events
Monday 16th March, Apple Destinguished Educator, Andrew Rhodes ran a series of music sessions throughout the day. The sessions were fully booked and the feedback was excellent.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Contact Education Advisor, Jo Dowd: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
0844 8751 610
Brighton and Hove RTC
Brighton & Hove
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
Listings
For latest information and to book online, visit the school website:
http://www.brighton-hovertc.co.uk
Recent events
Thursday 1st July; Guest trainer and Apple Distinguished Educator, Oscar Stringer hosted an animation workshop with primary teachers and students from various local schools. One student summed up the afternoon: "This is the best lesson we've ever had". Everyone got hands-on and learned to create stop frame animation movies using I-can-animate software. Centre Manager, Sarah Miller, has already arranged follow up sessions at Hillside and Cardinal Newman and is available to bring similar workshops to your school.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Contact Education Advisor, Marc Bernard: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
0844 8751 610
West Sussex RTC
Felpham Community College
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration
Listings
For latest information and to book online, visit the school website: http://www.felpham.com/rtc
Recent events
Wednesday 21st July; Guest teacher / trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, Oscar Sringer ran two advanced movie making workshops exploring the more advanced features in iMovie 09 and then transitioning into Final Cut Pro. Attendees included several media teachers, two lecturers from Chichester University and some staff from the local authority. Even on one of the hottest days of the year, everyone lasted the whole session and learned loads.
Wednesday 31st March, Apple distinguished Educator, Mike Watkinson ran a series of sessions throughout the afternoon and evening featuring Garageband and Logic Studio. We were joined by a range of music teachers and technicians, heads of music and the IT Director from a new local academy. We learned many new techniques and discovered that Garageband really can fulfil the GCSE music syllabus. Mike also demonstrated the power of Logic, time stretching and quantising real audio. The feedback was excellent and Felpham will now be hosting GarageBand and Logic workshops on a regular basis.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Contact Education Advisor, Chris Tomsett: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
0844 8751 610
Secondary School Classroom Package
Secondary classroom package
A complete classroom package that provides teaching staff with Apple computers and software that are easily managed in class. Students benefit from ‘hotdesking’, enabling them to access their work from any computer on the network, at any time.
ICT managers get an Apple server that integrates in to their school’s existing network and provides secure central data storage for student work along with network administration.
The package includes Apple-certified OSX server training for ICT staff plus installation and ongoing technical support. Regularly-held workshops for both teachers and ICT staff are free to attend and provide a friendly forum to share and explore best practice.
Every component of the Solutions inc. classroom package has been tested and compatibility checked. This package is designed to empower teachers to stimulate creativity and improve learning outcomes across the curriculum. Students and teachers benefit from creating:
• Movies and video podcasts
• Music and audio podcasts
• Websites containing blogs, podcasts and galleries
• Professional-quality presentations
• PDF documents for easy collaboration
Classroom package £29,500 (exc. VAT)*
Package contents:
Fundamentals
A custom-build Apple server for maximum efficiency and student data security in the classroom, Apple-certified training for ICT and teaching staff, comprehensive server support and school software licenses with complete on-site installation.
• Apple Xserve with 3TB internal RAID storage
• Smart 1500 VA Uninterrupted Power Supply
• HP Procurve Gigabit Switch
• Installation & 1st year comprehensive support
• Apple Remote Desktop & iWork site license
• Apple certified “Support Essentials” training
• Apple certified “Server Essentials” training
Podcast Station
A powerful 21.5” wide screen iMac, ideal for video editing. Canon HD video camera, an excellent quality camera particularly suitable for chromakey (green screen) work.
• Apple iMac 21.5” desktop computer
• 3 YR Applecare Protection Plan
• Canon Legria HF200 video camera
• 8Gb Smartdisk video HD memory
• Fluid head tripod
Learning Lab
A powerful 15” MacBook Pro for the teacher. 20 x MacBooks for the classroom stored in a secure mobile cart designed specifically for Apple. 3 x Canon video cameras for students to work in groups to create movies and video podcasts.
• Apple MacBook Pro 15” notebook
• 20 x Apple MacBook 13” notebook
• 3 YR Applecare Protection Plan
• 3 x Canon Legria FS200 video camera
• 3 x 8Gb Smartdisk video HD memory
• Bretford Mobile cart (20 capacity)
* This package offers great value and is designed to include the necessary ingredients to make a functional classroom solution. However, It can be easily be tailored to suit your specific requirements. For example, this package includes a switch . We can also provide a network (whether that be wired or Wifi) and a high-specification server with many additional benefits including support for DV use across the network.
Contact your regional Education Advisor on 0844 8751 610 for a private consultation and written quotation.
