Something for Nothing

There you go, now i have your attention, I received a phone call from David Johnston in the Royal School Dungannon (028 8772 2710) in which he asked if there were any schools that use the PIC AXE system as they are making the jump to GENIE and they have some surplus stock that they are willing to pass on to anyone in need.

Items are:
PIC 16F888 approx 30 Rapid 13-0862
PICAXE 08M2 approx 80 Rapid 13-5022
A number of pre-built activity/project boards

Please feel free to contact David on 028 8772 2710........... and yes it`s all FREE!!!!!!

Tensol Cement Alternative

Hi everyone over the past couple of years we have had a number of calls from schools relating to the issue of obtaining Tensol Cement, due to shipping regulations etc.
On a chance conversation with one of our Technology & Design teachers (Connor Devlin St Brigid`s Armagh, i`ve named you) he was able to tell me of another product that he feels excels Tensol Cement, it creates virtually no residue and bonds in seconds.

For anyone interested in possibly moving away from old faithful to new and exciting, the product is called Evo Stik Rapid Mitre Fix Trade 351882

Lismore student excels at GCSE Engineering

Pictured above is Lismore Comprehensive student Dylan Blades who has gained second place in GCSE Engineering in Northern Ireland. Dylan is currently studying A-Levels in Lismore and plans to follow a career course in the field of engineering. Pictured is Mr Hughes (Engineering tutor), Mrs R Lavery (Vice Principal), Dylan, Mrs Ballentine (Engineering tutor) and Mr O'Neill (Head of Technology and Engineering)

Engineering success for Lurgan Junior High School

Lurgan Junior High School Excel at Sentinus Event

MDX 40 Driver for C2K Transformed schools

Hi and welcome back to the exciting (and possibly stressful) new academic year!
All of the schools should now have been through the C2K Transformation and with all new systems comes the inevitable tinkering and tailoring to suit your own specific needs, as some of you have probably noticed there are new drivers required for your CNC machines.

We will upload any new drivers as requested to our VLE in order to ease the process.

In addition you might need to contact the C2K service desk 0870 6011666 and ask for 2D Design to be deployed to your school.

As usual please feel free to contact our Technology & Design team.

3D printer videos

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24209140

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25239606

Happy New Year to all, just a couple of videos on BBC relating to 3D priniters.

Martin.

STEM Module - Autodesk Software Roadshow

Autodesk Launches its Support for Northern Ireland Schools – An exciting opportunity
to see how Autodesk can support your School, in conjunction with the STEM Module.
Autodesk are proud to be able to support all Northern Ireland Schools with FREE access to its
industry leading software both inside, and outside, the classroom as well as curriculum created by
teachers, for teachers, as part of our new Design the Future Campaign. In addition to this, as
global software partners of both F1 in Schools, and VEX Robotics, Autodesk has an abundance of
exciting opportunities to inspire your students. Plus with our new certification programme,
mapped to UK curriculum standards, you can ensure you and your students gain the industry
professional recognition that you deserve.
In conjunction with the STEM Module, Autodesk will be hosting a series of drop in sessions from
11am until 5pm across the country to give you a taster of what is on offer. You will be given the
opportunity to sample some of the curriculum, meet our partners and see how you can take the
steps towards integrating this technology into your classroom.
To STEM Module will be making the following visits:
Monday 21st Oct
NEELB - Antrim Board Centre, Lough Road, ANTRIM
Tuesday 22nd Oct
WELB - Education Technology Centre, OMAGH
(Dunnes Stores Car park opposite)
Wednesday 23rd Oct
SELB - Clounagh Centre, PORTADOWN
Thursday 24th Oct
SEELB - Board HQ, Grahamsbridge Road, DUNDONALD
Friday 25th Oct
BELB - Fortwilliam Resource Centre, Fortwilliam Park, BELFAST