{"id":1607,"date":"2012-08-21T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2012-08-21T15:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/SAL\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2012-12-14T11:03:15","modified_gmt":"2012-12-14T11:03:15","slug":"ss4e-august-e-news-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/SAL\/?p=1607","title":{"rendered":"SS4E August e-news bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/SAL\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2012\/08\/SS4E.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/SAL\/?attachment_id=1615\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/SAL\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2012\/08\/SS4E.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"100,104\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1345564926&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SS4E\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/SAL\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2012\/08\/SS4E.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/SAL\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2012\/08\/SS4E.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1615\" title=\"SS4E\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/SAL\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2012\/08\/SS4E.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a>Welcome to the August 2012 e-news bulletin from Software Services for Education (SS4E).\u00a0 If you have any comments or suggestions on this bulletin or indeed any special requests for special software offers, please email them to SS4E <a href=\"mailto:kim.conway3@btinternet.com\" target=\"_blank\">mailto:kim.conway3@btinternet.com<\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SMART Notebook 11 &#8211; SMART Notebook 11 is now available for free download for teachers with SMART Boards, SMEAR Podiums or SMART Light Raise interactive projectors.<\/li>\n<li>SMART Notebook licensing &#8211; anyone using SMART Notebook on a non-SMART interactive product (including interactive projectors) need to purchase a SMART Notebook license.\u00a0 Failure to do so will mean that you are using the software illegally.\u00a0 You can purchase your SMART Notebook licence from your SMART Reseller, alternatively if you would like further information please contact Anne Forrest <a href=\"mailto:anne.forrest@steljes.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">mailto:anne.forrest@steljes.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>BrainPOP UK &#8211; BrainPOP UK subscribers can now access every movie and POPQuiz on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices<\/li>\n<li>Apple OS X Mountain Lion &#8211; if you purchased a Mac from Apple or an Apple Authorised Reseller on or after 11 June 2012 that did not include Mountain Lion, the OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date upgrade is available at no additional charge from the Mac App Store.<\/li>\n<li>Camtasia 8 &#8211; look and see what is new in the latest version of Camtasia <a href=\"http:\/\/www.academia.co.uk\/camtasia-8\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">www.academia.co.uk\/camtasia-8\/default.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ScoreCleaner <a href=\"http:\/\/scorecleaner.com\/more-info\/education\" target=\"_blank\">scorecleaner.com\/more-info\/education<\/a> from DoRiMIR &#8211; automatically notates for you while you play a MIDI instrument.\u00a0 For details on education pricing please contact Richard\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Richard.Payne@academia.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">mailto:Richard.Payne@academia.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Steljes are working with Street Children Africa Charity\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steljes.com\/refresh\/refreshingly-right\" target=\"_blank\">www.steljes.com\/refresh\/refreshingly-right<\/a> through its Breath of Fresh Air campaign to raise \u00a325k.\u00a0 For ever SMART Board interactive whiteboard system put into a UUK classroom, Steljes will donate the cost of a pair of shoes, uniform and a school bag for a child to attend school in Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SPECIAL OFFERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sibelius 7 &#8211; time limited offer, 20% discount on multi user licenses.\u00a0 Contact Richard Payne <a href=\"mailto:Richard.Payne@academia.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">mailto:Richard.Payne@academia.co.uk<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n<li>Save \u00a3250 when you refresh your old SMART Board interacitve whiteboard when you buy a SMART Board 6001 or 800i interactive system <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steljes.com\/refresh\/free-upgrade\" target=\"_blank\">www.steljes.com\/refresh\/free-upgrade <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FREE RESOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach Your Monster to Read:First Steps <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachyourmonstertoread.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.teachyourmonstertoread.com<\/a> aimed at beginners, Teach Your Monster is a free online game to help children practice and consolidate the essential first stages of reading.\u00a0 The game develops childrens speed and accuracy of letter recognition by taking them on a fantasical adventure where they meet island kings and collect letters to win prizes.\u00a0 It also explores blending and segmenting and introduces &#8220;tricky&#8221; words in a fun, interactive setting.\u00a0 It is aimed at beginning readers, both those who are on track and those who need more support.\u00a0 Please not it can be used in school and the home.<\/li>\n<li>Free Posters <a href=\"http:\/\/www.renlearn.co.uk\/renaissance-zone\/arcustomers\/classroomresources\/459-comixfactor\" target=\"_blank\">www.renlearn.co.uk\/renaissance-zone\/arcustomers\/classroomresources\/459-comixfactor<\/a> free limited edition posters featuring artwork from comic book creators The Etherington Brothers who have re-created the winning entries from The Comi\u00a0X Factor competition<\/li>\n<li>We Love Science Blog\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/welovescienceblog.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\">welovescienceblog.wordpress.com<\/a> specially aimed at primary from Storm Education Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DATES FOR YOUR DIARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Wednesday 29th August<\/span> &#8211; SMART TTT, Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Thursday 30th August<\/span> &#8211; Using ICT to Meet Equality Act Duties <a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=116\" target=\"_blank\">www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=116<\/a> CALL Scotland, Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Monday 3rd September<\/span> &#8211; Surface Modelling for Advanced Higher Graphics, Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1218-Surface_Modelling_for_Advanced_Higher_Graphics_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1218-Surface_Modelling_for_Advanced_Higher_Graphics_EM.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Thursday 6th September <\/span>&#8211; Creating Digital Prelims Exams and Resources for Pupils with ASN <a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=100\" target=\"_blank\">www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=100<\/a> , CALL Scotland, Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Friday 7th September<\/span> &#8211; Intermediate Level Autodesk Inventor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1220-Intermediate_Level_Inventor_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1220-Intermediate_Level_Inventor_EM.pdf<\/a> , Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Monday 10th September <\/span>&#8211; Animation in the Classroom <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1222-Animation_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1222-Animation_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf<\/a> , Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Monday 10th September <\/span>&#8211; Emotion Talks <a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=121\" target=\"_blank\">www.callscotland.org.uk\/training\/Training-Events\/Training-Course-Information\/index.php?course=121<\/a> (Free Session) CALL Scotland, Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Friday 14th September <\/span>&#8211; Podcasting in the Classroom <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1226-Podcasting_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1226-Podcasting_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf<\/a> , Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Monday 17th September <\/span>&#8211; SketchUp in the Classroom <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1251-SketchUp_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1251-SketchUp_in_the_Classroom_EM.pdf<\/a> , Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Friday 28th September<\/span> &#8211; An Introduction to Autodesk Inventor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1230-Introduction_To_Inventor_EM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">www.3dmadeeasy.com\/content\/training\/1230-Introduction_To_Inventor_EM.pdf<\/a> , Newton Mearns<\/p>\n<p>If you require further information on the above please click on the appropriate web link.\u00a0 Please feel free to circulate this newsletter to any colleagues who may be interested.\u00a0 Feedback on this newsletter is welcome; 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