A short BETT postscript.
Good to see a positive opening speech from a DfE Minister. Tim Laughton is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families and described himself as a previous visitor to BETT (he is, we spent an hour or so with him last year when he was still in opposition). He said lots of interesting things, for a summing-up extract, try this:
The future of education in this country depends on how well we equip young people to go on and succeed in their lives. And all of us know that if we are serious about achieving that ambition, it has to include giving them access to the very best that technology has to offer.
The time has come to take advantage of that opportunity by encouraging school leaders to come along to exhibitions like this, and decide for themselves what pupils need.
The time has come to ensure that children and young people are able to take advantage of the wonders that technology brings – without the dangers.
This is the first major statement from the Coalition on educational ICT, and it’s pretty positive.
There’s plenty of media coverage in the Guardian that’s worth checking out.
Oh, and RM won a couple of awards, gratifyingly including one for ICT Service and Support .
