Early registration closes 31st July

Dear Colleague

We're looking forward to seeing you at this years #1 conference about innovation in learning and teaching practice. For those not yet registered, our early bird registration lasts until July 31st where you'll not only save £50 but also receive a free Nintendo DS and game to keep as well as use during the event.

Register here

The conference, now in its fourth year, explores how technologies that are becoming common place in the lives of young people are also being used for powerful learning experiences both in and outside of the educational establishment. These technologies range from mobile phones to games consoles, netbooks to media players, social media platforms to media sharing networks and much more in a world where learners are becoming increasingly connected and mobile.



We're delighted to announce that T-Mobile have joined Nintendo and Apple as one of this years main conference sponsors, RM Plc will be hosting a breakout session featuring case studies using their miniBook devices and Channel 4 will be this years media sponsor.



New speakers have come on board for what has become the "must-attend" event for learning including Laurie O'Donnell, Director of Learning and Technology, LTS, Marc Prensky, writer, David Whyley, Learning2Go, Wolverhampton, Dr Kyle Dickson, Abilene Christian University, Texas, Matt Locke, Commissioning Editor - Education, Channel 4, Richard Warmsley, Head of Beyond Voice, T-Mobile and many more to be announced shortly. Check the programme.

Industry leaders Apple, RM, Samsung, Steljes, Toshiba, Sanako, Wildkey, PC World Education, Nintendo, Koch Media, mLearning and Fourier Systems join leading organisations Becta, Childnet International, Futurelab and the e-Learning Foundation in the exhibition.



For the first time the opening day of the conference and exhibition is open to the general public and free to attend with lots to see and do. The theme of the day is "Next Generation Learning" with presentations by Becta as well as students and teachers who will be taking part in the "Learners Y Factor" and "Teachers in the Den" games where they are invited to present their innovative learning and teaching ideas and practice. In the evening will be the Handheld Learning Awards which if you haven't already made a nomination then you should do so now!

Johnny Ball is our compere for both the "Learners Y Factor" and the Awards which promise to be an enjoyable celebration of people rather than products, a great opportunity to mingle, socialise, network and have fun. Entry to the Awards Party is included in delegate registration. Bonus!

Come and join us, we look forward to seeing you!


The Handheld Learning Team (meet us here)

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