rm lightbox international catalogue

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International software & hardware catalogue 2011

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interactive software for your classroom


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Whole Class Teaching

Flexible Creative Tools

LEGO®

Peripherals

How To Order

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For over 35 years we have been transforming learning with award-winning products and services that get students excited about learning.

Throughout this catalogue you will find a range of exciting solutions and services that will bring your classroom to life, making teaching more effective and learning more fun.

We invite you to explore our catalogue to learn more about our company, the innovative products and services we offer, and the ground-breaking initiatives we’re involved in which help educators bring the 21st century classroom to life.

Dave Pearson Managing Director

RM Lightbox

RM Lightbox International catalogue 2011Welcome to the 2011 edition of our product guide for International Schools - an ICT catalogue full of software, hardware and resources.


Whole Class Teaching Whole class teaching is seen as an essential part of everyday learning as it promotes ‘active teaching’ and high-quality dialogue and discussion between teachers and pupils.

For help with your order call +44 (0)8450 7003004

RM Easiteach Next Generation RM Easiteach Next Generation is the latest interactive software for your classroom for use on any whiteboard, projectors and other hardware devices; designed to help you create and deliver motivational and engaging lessons. Easiteach enables users to create personalised lessons and resources from scratch as well as access a wide range of content that can be used or adapted to suit your own needs.

Easiteach Next Generation:

• is available in 26 different languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and many more, with other languages soon available

• includes a widget bank that has over 30 mini-applications that provide a growing bank of added extras, such as calculator, clock, periodic table, word builder cards and Sudoku with more to come

• has over 1,000 free activities for teachers and students to use in lessons

• includes a localised and searchable media bank that comprises of over 4,500 resources including more than 70 videos

Find out more about this fantastic new application and its wide range of features at www.easiteach.com.

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RM Easilearn Resource Portal

Visit www.easilearn.com - the content portal for RM curriculum software!

RM Easilearn is an online space that you can regularly visit to download resources, get latest product updates and feedback on the functionality and features within our software products. Content is also available in a variety of languages.

www.easilearn.com

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Number of licences Price

1 £95.00

5 £200.00

10 £350.00

20 £600.00

50 £1000.00

Site £1500.00

Available for PC and Mac. Linux coming soon.

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Single pack £159.00

For multiple packs please contact us.

RM ePad

Wireless control for whole class teaching

RM ePad is a portable wireless tablet designed specifically for schools.

As a cost effective alternative to your interactive whiteboard, RM ePad is designed for children to use with the wireless pen to draw, write, sketch or use the soft keyboard to get students practising their literacy and creative skills digitally. It is resilient, with elasticated arm straps and rubber enforced edges.

It can also work in conjunction with your whiteboard offering perfect control at the touch of a button. RM ePad gives you the freedom to roam in the classroom and allows all pupils to interact from their desks, easing classroom management. You can use the tablet wirelessly from anywhere within a 30 metre range.

Compatible with most PCs and Macs, RM ePad enables simple and safe whole-class teaching and interaction.

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RM EasiRespond

RM EasiRespond, is a brand new classroom response system that enables your pupils to interact, engage and participate in classroom assessment activities.

Teachers can easily create classroom activities using the software within RM EasiRespond, providing a great way for them to gather immediate and reportable feedback from their pupils. Students can then use the wireless and robust voting systems to offer their feedback, allowing all participants to respond simultaneously and without being singled out in class.

RM EasiRespond:

• is easy to use for both teachers when authoring questions, editing activities and creating reports, and for pupils when using the handheld response device

• enables activities to be easily created incorporating text, audio and video

• offers immediate insight during activities so teachers can see which students have responded or are yet to respond

• provides simple reporting on pupil and class progress that can be exported to MS Excel and PDF, and then saved centrally or locally

• available for PC

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RM EasiRespond will be available for purchase from May 2011. Contact us for more details.

1 class set (32 handsets) £499.00


Develop speaking, listening and creativity skills with NEW Podium with video!Create, edit, publish and promote podcasts with the latest Podium podcasting software from RM Lightbox! With its new video podcasting feature now available, you will have more flexibility with your podcasts than ever before!

Visit www.podiumpodcasting.com to find out more or, email [email protected].

Also available!

New communityportal with

podcast player.

www.podiumpodcasting.com/communityportal

For more information see page 8


Flexible Creative ToolsThe curriculum is changing to encourage greater

creativity across topics and subjects to help improve collaboration, motivation and achievement.

Knowledge, skills and understanding can be expressed through a wide range of media.

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Textease Studio CT

First user (CD) £149.00

Additional user (licence only) £70.00

Site licence (CD) From £949.00

Single tools



Site licence (CD) From £249.00

texteaseStudio CTA suite of nine Textease tools

Textease Studio CT

Flexible creativity tools

Textease Studio CT is an integrated set of nine core software tools accessible through one easy-to-use interface. Manageable by dropping a new tool bar on to the interface as and when you want to use it, Textease Studio CT allows pupils of all ages and abilities to meet their own subject related objectives without having to master complex, adult-focused software. You can use Textease Studio CT’s tools in virtually any subject area and they can also be purchased individually.

Textease Studio CT is:

• Designed for children, therefore easy for them to use

• Easy to customise for pupils of different ages, with differing learning styles and abilities

• Ease of use helps motivate pupils, constantly encouraging them to be creative

Textease Studio CT is a desktop application that also includes a searchable resource bank with over 4,000 resources (including clipart, digital photos, videos and sounds).

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Includes 2D plan view and 3D isometric clip art that enables the creation of model environments drawn to scale.

Enables students to use text, video, clipart, images, animation, sound and hyperlinks within their projects. Also available for Mac.

A powerful spreadsheet tool with a very simple graph drawer. Also available for Mac.

Data entry can be done swiftly, leaving lots of time for interrogation and charting.

An easy to use movie making tool with editing capabilities that enables students to produce exciting movies in minutes.

Designed to help develop creativity and understanding of colour and artistic effects. Enables stamp creation and photo editing.

A logo program that incorporates the same instructions used to control floor turtles. Gives a simple introduction to control.

A powerful, easy to use tool that allows the creation of polished multimedia presentations in a straightforward and intuitive way.

Allows students to sort and classify information in a fun and imaginative way.

For further information and access to thousands of FREE supporting resources, visit www.textease.com.

The following tools are all available within Textease Studio CT and can also be purchased individually.




Podium

Tell your story with the all in one podcasting solution!

Podium is a PC-based software tool, designed specifically for education. It is easy-to-use and allows students of any age to create, edit and publish podcasts all from the same simple interface. Podium is bringing podcasting within the reach of everyone, giving teachers and pupils the chance to create podcasts quickly and easily. As easy as ‘3,2,1 record!’, students can record directly or import sounds and video files to create their podcasts and then simply edit bits out or add new chapters and episodes in.

• Use to enrich speaking and listening

• Scripting tool enhances group work

• Use creatively across the curriculum

All you need is a PC, microphone and Internet access!

NOW WITH VIDEO

Podium’s new video podcasting feature is now available allowing you more flexibility with your podcasts than ever before! Now your pupils can easily create audio podcasts, podcasts with multi-tracks and video podcasts enabling podcasting to be flexibly incorporated throughout the curriculum!

For a free trial of the software and to find out more, visit

www.podiumpodcasting.com.

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Podium (with video) single user licence £69.00

Podium (with video) 5 user licence £179.00





If you already have a previous version of Podium, there is preferential upgrade pricing available. Please call us on +44 (0)8450 700300 for details

Now with video!

newPodium portalPodium’s new podcast management portal now makes it easy for Podium users to upload, view and share their audio and video podcasts online.

To find out more about the portal, visit www.podiumpodcasting.com/portal.




Honeycomb

Online creativity and collaboration tools

Honeycomb is a simple and safe way of introducing online working into any classroom or home. Pupils can use text, pictures, sound files, videos and a growing range of widgets combined with their own creative flair to create web pages, blogs and wikis. Students can work individually or collaborate on group projects.

Honeycomb is entirely online so your pupils can access their projects anytime, anywhere and upload and store documents in their own online area, making Honeycomb ideal for use as a personal online learning space, with teachers afforded complete control over where work is published to e.g. just to other pupils, the year group, entire school or the whole Honeycomb community.

To find out more, visit www.honeycombtools.com.

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fusecreatorexpanding your possibilities

Fuse Creator

Fuse Creator enables teachers and learners to easily create engaging, interactive digital activities. Pages can be quickly and easily sequenced to create differentiated activities with feedback and help. These can be used on PC, Mac or Linux computers locally, on a school network or over the Web.

Ideal for creating classroom resources for whole-class teaching activities, assessment or homework assignment. Also great for use by learners to develop their own learning and show their understanding around a topic.

For more info visit www.fusecreator.com.

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Individual licences

Honeycomb site 1 year subscription up to 150 pupils £350.00


Honeycomb site 1 year subscription 450+ pupils £750.00

Honeycomb - 30 accounts - 1 year subscription £135.00





Honeycomb site 3 year subscription up to 450 pupils £1,450.00

Honeycomb site 3 yr subscription 450+ pupils £2,000.00




Honeycomb - 100 accounts - 3 year subscription £1,305.00

1st user pack £90.00

Additional user £40.00

Site licence 1-199 pupils site licence £300.00



Site licence 800-1,200 pupils site licence £2000.00

Site licence 1,200+ pupils site licence £3000.00



Site licence (CD) £3,295.00

RM MathsRM Maths can vastly improve your pupils’ core maths and mental maths skills by providing 15 minutes of individualised maths support a day.

Its engaging and stimulating activities are matched precisely to an individual’s ability and can be used with pupils working at any level.

RM Maths:• provides differentiated work with no teacher

preparation needed

• gives valuable information without the marking – simple reports summarise progress and identify any problems

• enables pupils to stay on task – designed to motivate and keep attention

• raises self-esteem and confidence with maths. Challenging but rewarding

For more info visit www.rm.com/rmmaths.

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LEGO® Education provides complete learning solutions, which cover important curriculum areas, while stimulating creativity, problem-solving and team-working skills.


Renewable Energy Add-on SetThis exciting add-on set for Simple & Powered Machines allows learners to learn all about renewable energy sources, and is compatible with the Machines and Mechanisms portfolio.

The set features a solar panel, turbine blades, a motor/generator, LED lights, an extension wire and the unique LEGO Energy Meter.

The set includes full-colour building instructions for six real-life LEGO models, designed for use with Simple & Powered Machines Set. Combine with the Activity Pack for Renewable Energy Add-on Set to carry out six lessons and four problem-solving activities.

Learning Values:

• Buildingandexploringrenewable energy through real-life LEGO models

• Exploringenergysupply,transfer,accumulation,conversion and consumption

• Engaginglearnersinengineeringanddesign

Renewable Energy Add-on Set £74.99

ED-E the Humanoid Robot

Perfect for teaching physical modelling and control technology

RM MechRC introduces ED-E, a fully assembled, programmable humanoid robot, with which learners can create real-life actions using the software and on-screen tools. Having storyboarded a sequence of movements on-screen, learners can then download them to the robot to see them come alive. • ED-Eincludes17servomotorsunder

transparent panels• Over100built-inmotion

files • Quickstart

guide and educational materials

Simple & Powered Machines SetThe core brick set in our range of Machines & Mechanisms solutions, this set includes full-colour building instruction booklets for ten principle models and 18 main models. Combine with curricula-relevant activity packs and add-on sets to carry out a broad range of activities within design technology, science and mathematics.

Learning Values:

• Buildingandexploringreal-lifeMachinesandMechanisms• Investigatingpoweredmachineswiththemotor• Usingplasticsheetsforcalibrationandcapturingwind• Exploringgearingmechanismswiththeassortedgearwheelsincl.differential

Simple & Powered Machines Set £96.00

Introducing Simple & Powered Machines Activity Pack £65.00 Starter pack (CD) £441.21

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Pneumatics Add-on SetThe Pneumatics Add-on Set for the Simple & Powered Machines BaseSetprovidesfiveprinciplemodelsandfour real-life pneumatics models. Includes full-colour building instructions, pumps, tubes, cylinders, valves, air tank and a manometer. Combine with the activity pack to carry out 14 principle model activities, four new lesson plans and two problem-solving tasks.

Learning Values:

• Buildingandexploringpneumaticsthrough real-life LEGO models

• Investigatingpowersystemsandcomponents

• Pressuremeasuringinpsiandbar• Exploringkineticandpotentialenergy• Providesasafeintroductiontopneumatics• Supplementaryactivitypackprovidingupto

ten lessons• MeetsScience&Technologycurriculumgoals• Designedtoallowlearnerstoworkas

technical investigators• Includesamanometer,whichcan

measure pressure in both psi and bar

Pneumatics Add-on Set £39.00

LEGO® Education WeDo™The WeDo Construction Set enables your learners to build and program simple LEGO® models, that are plugged into a computer (software sold separately). The set contains more than 150 elements, including: a motor; motion & tilt sensors; and the LEGO®USBHub.

Ideal for introducing technology into curriculum areas, such as science, technology and maths. Provides a stepping stone for teaching the basics of robotics and is ideal for cross-curricular & project-based learning.

LEGO® WeDo™ Software and Activity PackEasy-to-use, software and 12 theme-based activities for the WeDo Construction Set in one package. The software is icon-based and provides an intuitive programming environment, suitable for learners from seven years and over. Activities are divided into four themes: Amazing Mechanisms; Wild Animals; Play Soccer; and Adventure Stories and provide up to 24 hours of instruction. Project-based learning teacher notes included.

LEGO® WeDo™ Construction Set £78.00

LEGO® WeDo™ Software (CD) and Activity Pack £50.20

LEGO® WeDo™ Education Software site licence* £149.00

* Requires purchase of WeDo™ Education Software


Peripherals There are a wide range of peripherals available to support teaching and learning in any classroom. These can be used on their own or in conjunction with your software making lessons exciting and engaging.


Easi-Torch

Let there be light!

Easi-Torch are simple to use and manage, no more replacing batteries or dim light! An ideal resource for the classroom. 6 Ultra bright LED torches complete with charging hub. Up to 3 hours battery life.

Easi-Torch £46.95

No batteries required!

Tuff-Cam2

Child-Friendly digital movie/still camera

Tuff-Cam has upgraded to 12MP and is packed with much more functionality especially for education. • Fullyrechargeable• Bigger2.0”Screen• Flatbasetoenablestopframeanimation• 64MBinternalmemorywhichcanbeexpandedupto

2GBviaSDcard

Tuff-Cam2 £98.95

Tuff-Cam2 4 pack £365.95

Tuff-Cam2 6 pack £532.95

Easi-Scope

Easy-to-use hand-held digital microscope

This simple plug-and-play device attaches to your computer via USBandincludesitsownLEDlighting system • Takesstillimagesusingthe

single control button at up to x43 magnification (using a 17”monitor)

Easi-Scope £40.95

Easi-Scope 4 pack £150.95

Easi-listener CD player 6 portsNo more messy splitters just easy listening with our 6 port multi-listener CD player. This high quality CD player comes with built in connections for 6 separate headphones so groups of children can listen to music and stories without interruption. The high power speakers also make it ideal for class activities. Includes a set of 6 headphones.

Easi-Speak & Sound Station

Voice Recording on the go!

Easi-Speak: Record voices, sounds or music on the move with our new MP3 Recorder. Attractively designed as a microphone, children can be the roving reporter or singing star, without being attached to a PC.

Sound Station: This great audio device lets you connect via the Easi-Speak headphone socket and play back your contents to a group or classroom. Portable and wireless, It’s fully rechargeable and has 6 headphone ports.

Easi-Speak Yellow £42.95

Easi-Speak Black £42.95

Easi-Speak Yellow (5pk) £185.95

Easi-Speak Black(5pk) £185.95

Sound Station £52.95

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Primary KeyboardFeatures multicoloured upper and lower case keys, making it ideal for children who find it difficult to differentiate between the characters.

Primary Keyboard £7.86

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Easi-Listener with headphones £86.95

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Technical Support and Further Information


We also stock a wide range of other third party hardware and software. If there are any particular products you are interested in that are not featured within the pages of this catalogue then please contact us on +44 (0)8450 700300 or email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you. You can also visit www.rmlightbox.com to find out what else we have to offer.

If you encounter any issues with any of your purchases, you can visit www.rmlightbox.com/support, email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1332 258386.

Minimum system requirements for software featured in this catalogue can also be found on our website, where you will also have access to any free trials and downloads.

Video demonstrations, Getting Started Guides, Top Tips and a wide variety of other support materials can be found via www.rmlightbox.com or within our product microsites, the addresses of which can be found within the pages of this catalogue.


How To Order


We have a range of software licences to suit your needs and your budget.

To order, you can:Fax - simply photocopy and fill out the order form at the back of this catalogue and fax back to +44 (0)1235 854903

Email - [email protected] with your request and delivery details

Call us - on +44 (0)8450 700300

Visit our website - www.rmlightbox.com

All prices listed are exclusive of VAT and delivery. Your delivery charge will be calculated and confirmed at time of ordering. Pre-payment is required on all International orders before shipping. For any queries relating to these charges, please call us on +44 (0)8450 700300 or email [email protected]. Orders are subject to RM Lightbox’s Terms and Conditions of contract. Any part numbers required can be found at www.rmlightbox.com.

For further information or a personal quotation tailored to your individual requirements, please call us on +44 (0)8450 700300, or email [email protected]. All prices are correct at time of print. Lightbox reserves the right to change specifications and prices.

We have a number of special offers available from time to time, please visit www.rmlightbox.com/specialoffers for the latest.



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