The finalists for the 18th annual Bett Awards have been announced by Bett organisers i2i Events Group, and partners the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA).
The awards, considered to be the most prominent in the sector, received an impressive amount of quality entries, a strong indication of the innovation and commitment of the education supplies sector. Entries to the awards are judged on uniqueness and diversity, their ability to meet the needs of the education sector, the quality, accessibility and delivery of their service or solution. The selected finalists have been chosen by a panel of independent teachers and educationalists and are recognised as ‘best of breed’ amongst the sector.
Debbie French, portfolio director at i2i Events Group for Bett and the Bett Awards, says: “The 2016 awards highlight the most effective and pioneering companies and solutions in education, and all finalists are to be applauded for their contribution to education. This year’s awards have seen an incredibly competitive cohort of entries, and we hear that the judging process to select the finalists was challenging in the best possible way. This is testimony to the world-class level of innovation in the education supplies industry, and it is a true pleasure to recognise these companies for their excellence.”
The Bett Awards 2016 finalists:
Early Years Digital Content
Discovery Education – Dinosaurs Module in Discovery Education Espresso
Learning A-Z – Headsprout
Little Fox Inc. – Little Fox
Oxford University Press – Big Writing Adventures for Reception (P1)
SK Telecom Smart Robot Coding School
Primary Digital Content – core subject content
3P Learning – Mathletics
3P Learning – Reading Eggs (incorporating Reading Eggspress)
3P Learning – Spellodrome
Daydream Education – Maths Tutor
Discovery Education – Phonics Module in Discovery Education Espresso
Lego Education – MoreToMaths
Oxford University Press – Big Writing Adventures
Twig World – Tigtag Junior
Primary Digital Content – rest of curriculum
2Simple – FAITH MATTERS
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc – Telling the Time apps
EducationCity – EducationCity
Hamilton Trust (with White October) – Hamilton Trust suite of websites: Hamilton Trust, Hamilton Player and Hamilton Education
JMB Education – KS2 Spanish
London Grid for Learning / Computeam – Knowledge of the Maya
Oddizzi – Oddizzi
Secondary Digital Content
3P Learning – IntoScience
Britannica Digital Learning – Britannica® Pathways: Science™
Cambridge University Press – GCSE English Literature for AQA Frankenstein Cambridge Elevate Enhanced Edition
Cambridge University Press, UK Education – GCSE Mathematics Online
PG Online Ltd – Teaching units and textbooks
SAM Learning – SAM Learning
Show My Homework – Show My Homework
Best Whole Course Subject Curriculum Resource
3P Learning – IntoScience
Coordination Group Publications (CGP) – Salut!
Language Angels (Nubridge Publishing Limited)
Oddizzi – Oddizzi
Oxford University Press – Big Writing Adventures
Teaching Resources Ltd – Guzled Teaching Resources
Twinkl – Twinkl PlanIt Key Stage 1 History
ICT Tools for Learning, Teaching and Assessment – non web based
2Simple Software – 2Build a Profile
Alexandra Institute – WizeFloor
Capita SIMS – SIMS Assessment
EES for Schools – Target Tracker
Global Vocational Skills – i-GVS
NetSupport Ltd – NetSupport School
Texthelp Ltd. – Read&Write
ICT Tools for Learning, Teaching and Assessment – web based – classroom aids
2Simple Software – Purple Mash
Codio Ltd. – Codio
Creaza AS – Creaza
Daydream Education – Maths Tutor
GenericMaths Ltd. – ConquerMaths.com
GoConqr – GoConqr
SAS Apps LTD – App Camp
ICT Tools for Learning, Teaching and Assessment – web based – whole school aids
CEM – BASE
EDLounge – Edlounge
Frog Education – Frog Progress
GL Assessment – Progress Test Series
Learning Ladders – Learning Ladders
Prime Principle – Classroom Monitor
Shoo Fly Publishing – School360
TES Global – TES Courses
ICT Special Educational Needs Solutions
Crick Software – Clicker Communicator
Crick Software – SuperKeys
GamelabUK – The Boris Games
Inclusive Technology Ltd – Inclusive Eye Gaze Education
Mike Ayres Design – Switch4 iPad App
Smartbox Assistive Technology – Grid 3
The Publishing Foundry – Educater
Digital Devices
Avantis Systems Ltd – Tectus
LearnPad – Folio 2
NAUTILUS, S.A. – NETBOARD PORTABLE
PASCO Scientific – SPARK Element
Promethean – ActivPanel
Prowise – Prowise All-in-One
Prowise – Prowise Pro Line
ICT Leadership and Management solutions
Bluesky – Bluesky Education
eCadets – eCadets
EDLounge Ltd – EDLounge
EES for Schools – School Effectiveness+
Groupcall Limited – Groupcall Emerge
Oxford University Press – School Improvement Pathways
Prime Principle – Classroom Monitor
Show My Homework – Show My Homework
ICT Exporter of the Year
Finalists to be announced in December
ICT Service and Support
3BM Ltd
Firefly
Joskos Solutions
London Grid for Learning
Plum Innovations Ltd
Scomis
Think IT
Wolverhampton Learning Technologies Team
ICT Company of the Year (less than £3m turnover)
bksb Ltd
Contact Group
Just2easy
Learning Ladders & School Explained
New Era Education Ltd
Prime Principle
Think IT
ICT Company of the Year (over £3m turnover)
3P Learning
Avantis Systems Ltd
Firefly
Frog Education
Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Joskos Solutions
Toshiba
Free Digital Content/Open Educational Resources – content suite
Beauchamp College – BeauchApp
Computing At School – QuickStart Computing
Esri UK Ltd – ArcGIS Online
Gojimo – Gojimo
LearnPad – LearnPad Tool Suite
Rising Stars – My Rising Stars
Twig World – Heloise Spence
Free Digital Content/Open Educational Resources – single issue resource
CTVC Ltd/TrueTube and Breakthrough Media – Faith on the Frontline
iCompute – iCompute Lite
London Grid for Learning – Counter-Extremism: narratives and conversations
National Theatre and Frog Education – National Theatre On Demand
Royal Society of Chemistry – Periodic Table app
Tesco – The Tesco Eat Happy Project
The National Archives – Magna Carta
International Digital Education Resource
Discovery Education Espresso Sweden
InfoMentor – InfoMentor
INSTRUCTURE – Canvas
LiteracyPlanet – LiteracyPlanet
Little Fox Inc. – Little Fox
Mozaik Education – mozaBook
Twig World – Tigtag
Whizz Education – Maths-Whizz Suite
Educational Apps
Intellisense – LabCamera
Learning A-Z – Raz-Kids
Minds On Play LLC – LogicCity for Schools
Raddlist – Kids Sound Lab Pro
Speechmark Ltd – Colorcards Basic Sequences
SuperMemo World sp. z o.o. – Olive Green
TechSmith – Coach’s Eye
The ICT Innovator of the Year
Avantis Systems Ltd
Groupcall Limited
Makewaves
Ohbot Partnership
Show My Homework
SK Telecom
Therapy Box
Caroline Wright, director general designate of BESA comments: “Working with teachers and educationalists to select finalists for these awards is rewarding and challenging in the best possible way. Seeing how solutions, companies and services continue to evolve in line with the demands of the sector and the pace of technological innovation is inspiring.”
Over 60 educational professionals judge the awards in a complex and meticulous judging process. Finalists are selected based on criteria including design, cost-effectiveness, effective learning and teaching styles. Finalists are now asked to send in their products so judges may complete a full technical evaluation in line with the criteria of each award category.
Winners will be announced at the Bett Awards ceremony on the first evening of the Bett Show, Wednesday 20 January 2016 at The Brewery, London EC1Y.
For more information on the Bett Awards, visit www.bettawards.com
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