Good News! We just won an BETT Award for the "Global Conflicts: Palestine"!! Read the official press release here:

Copenhagen business wins award at world’s largest technology in education show

Copenhagen based company, Serious Games Interactive, has won the Secondary, FE & Skills Digital Content award for its product ‘Global Conflicts: Palestine’, at BETT 2010, the world’s largest technology in education show.

The BETT Awards 2010 is the most prestigious and sought-after accolade for educational technology suppliers.  The awards were announced at a ceremony in London on the opening day of BETT, Wednesday 13 January.

Organised by Emap, Becta and BESA (the British Educational Suppliers Association), the BETT Awards recognise and celebrate the best and most innovative technology solutions available for UK classrooms.

Mikkel Lucas Overby, commercial director, Serious Games Interactive comments: “We are very proud to receive a BETT award. It underscores the growing acceptance of games as a valuable tool for education and we hope that this will encourage even more teachers to use immersive games-based learning in their teaching.”

Ray Barker, director at BESA states: “The BETT Awards showcase the most innovative and engaging resources which have been judged by a panel of independent ICT expert practitioners and consultants.  Winners of the highly esteemed BETT Awards enjoy recognition within the sector, both in the UK and internationally, as innovative, quality suppliers. Educational professionals can be assured that BETT Awards winners and finalists are among the best companies and resources available to support teaching and learning.”

Richard Joslin, exhibition director at Emap adds: “Congratulations go to all the winners of the 2010 BETT Awards and finalists, who each reflect excellence in educational ICT. The 2010 BETT Awards received a huge number of entries demonstrating its highly-regarded and coveted nature within the industry.  The BETT Awards provide educators with a fantastic opportunity to see some of the best resources and suppliers driving forward innovation, creativity and learning within schools and classrooms the world over.”

Stephen Lucey, executive director for strategic technologies at Becta, says: “Once again we have been highly impressed with the improving standards and innovative nature of the resources.  We were looking for innovation which offers new opportunities and pushes the boundaries and we definitely saw that. I do hope these resources inspire teachers and help learners to personalise their learning to get the most out of their lessons and attain their full potential.”

For more information and the full list of winners, please visit www.bettawards.com.

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Notes for Editors
About BETT 2010:
Celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2010, BETT has evolved into the world’s largest technology in education event. With over 30,000 visitors and around 700 educational exhibitors in 2009, BETT continues to support learning together through technology and provide solutions. BETT 2010 will run over four days from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 January at Olympia, London.  For more information on BETT 2010, please visit: www.bettshow.com.

About Emap
Emap Ltd is a leading business to business media group and the largest UK exhibition organiser with brands in education that include BETT, the BETT Awards, The Education Show and the Scottish Learning Festival.

About Becta
Becta is the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. It aims to utilise the benefits of technology to create a more exciting, rewarding and successful experience for learners of all ages and abilities, enabling them to achieve their potential.

About BESA
BESA, the British Educational Suppliers Association, is the trade association representing over 300 educational suppliers in the UK. BESA is at the forefront of discussion on the changing face of education, and will be celebrating this milestone by leading the way on solutions and ideas to overcome challenges in the future of education in the UK.

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