The Trust becomes an Acer Education Centre
In acknowledgement of its excellence in ICT provision, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is delighted to announce recognition as an Acer Education Centre.
Acer’s project for Education, in collaboration with European Schoolnet (EUN), started last January with the ambitious goal of helping schools move into the 21st century by providing the opportunity to develop new teaching and learning methods through the use of technology.
Students and teachers visiting the stimulating learning environment of Ewood Park to take part in the wide range of curriculum programmes delivered by the Trust’s award winning education department will now also benefit from the use of Acer tablet computers to support their learning. The working relationship established between the Trust and Acer will see further development of the use of tablet computers in the classroom in the future.
Chris Dawes, the Trust’s ICT Network Manager said, “This is a fantastic accolade for the Trust to receive which reflects the excellence of the ICT technologies we make available to pupils. In conjunction with our wireless network the tablet PCs will allow us to increase the degree of ICT integration across the curriculum.”
Duncan Kinloch, the Trust’s Deputy Chief Executive, said, “The use of tablet PCs in the classroom is known to increase pupil engagement and motivation and so is likely to have a positive impact on learning outcomes. This new technology supports the delivery of our education programmes as a means to help raise attainment levels among young people.
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust IT Manager Chris Dawes (right) with Acer’s Education Manager Colin McFarlane (left).
