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The January 2008 edition of Practical ICT is now available.

The Practical ICT eJournal is written for leaders and managers of educational ICT, and covers the practical aspects of implementing educational ICT visions. Here's what the latest issue contains:

All about BETT and you: over 30 great tips for getting the most out of BETT
Yes, it's that time of year again, the annual visit to the UK's largest educational technology event. You may have seen articles about how to get the best out of BETT, but this one goes further. It covers what you should do before, after and during the show. It even suggests arguments to put forward to improve your chances of being allowed time out of your workplace in order to attend the show.

The impact of leadership on children's achievement
You have probably had more than an inkling that the leadership style of headteachers and prionciples has an impact on how well children achieve, and a new publication reports on research that is going on in this area.

Impact assessment of the Education And Skills Bill
An inside look at how this new legislation (which is not yet offical at the time of writing) was justified, along with suggestions at how the educational ICT leader in a school might adapt it for their own use.

Getting started with a Learning Platform
Educational ICT advisor Paul Heinrich gives essential practical advice designed to help you avoid the law of unintended consequences when you implement a Learning Platform in school. Note that the advice Paul gives could just as easily apply to implementing any Virtual Learning Environment.

Interesting initiatives from around the world
We look at educational ICT initiatives from France and the USA. Even if you do not live in those countries, you can gain from knowing about these developments. Read the article to find out how.

This publication is available only to subscribers to the Practical ICT eJournal. Click the link to find out more about this low-cost subscription.

Eight ways to prepare for BETT

This week sees the annual, and ever-expanding, BETT Show in London. It has been going for more than 20 years, and shows no signs of being irrelevant in the near future.

So, how does BETT differ from other conferences or events, and how can you get the most out of it?.

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