OLPC Europe/Events/bettshow
In http://www.bettshow.com I'v done a query using their search function using the words "open source".
These are the results that might be of any relevance:
- http://www.bettshow.com/exhibitor/Cambridge-University-Press
- "...our new massive open online course (MOOC) Cambridge GCSE Computing Online short listed in the BETT 2014 Awards in the category ‘Free digital content/Open educational resources’ and designed to support teachers and help GCSE computing students meet the demands of the new UK national curriculum 2014."
- ".. Cambridge University Press is a global schools publisher providing educational materials, resources and services to teachers and learners, from ages 3-19, in over 160 countries. With digital education evolving at an incredible rate, we have also developed cutting edge digital resources to inspire and engage learners and support teachers. For example, as part of the greater focus on Shakespeare in the new UK national curriculum, these enhanced digital assets will address the 11 major plays used in schools beginning with KS3, including Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and follow the core values of the University of Cambridge, ensuring all of our publishing reflects the Cambridge standards around encouraging and supporting critical thinking, thinking skills, problem solving and creativity. "
- "..We work with innovative and inspiring authors with extensive knowledge of the education market and curriculum developments. Our teachers and learners can expect support and customer care from a dedicated specialist global team of representatives and agents.
In an ever-changing global educational environment, Cambridge University Press aims to innovate, inspire and lead the way in education.
- Our mission: We further the mission of the University of Cambridge by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. We value
To progress towards our mission, our strategy has five main elements: · High standards of learning and scholarship · Delivering for our customers and authors · Creativity and innovation · Integrity, personal and financial responsibility · Collaboration and openness
- I've left them following message on their googleprofile link and their contact form on their website: Request for collaboration from the olpc-europe community. I'd like to meet.
Agenda:Is there room for an open source AND open hardware laptop annex tablet in the EU Educational Landscape? ALL kids in Uruguay, Peru, Rwanda, several Island States and soon Australia and Cameroon have an XO-XS. While some EU kids may have an iPad class, may all be missing the boat? Pls contact me: skype Sven AERTS - OLPC Community Brussels - http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Europe
- The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community and the largest non-government supporter of chemistry education in the UK. Learn Chemistry is a BETT Award 2014 finalist in the category 'Free digital content/Open educational resources' – come and explore its thousands of resource downloads, substance pages, articles and activities. Ask us about Learn Chemistry Partnership, our exciting new schools programme, and register to get involved.
- Sent them a message on setting up an olpc cell in their organisation and integrating their open content in the XO deployments via their google+ and webform. --SvenAERTS 15:13, 16 January 2014 (UTC)