At this years E2BN conference, held between the 7th and 9th July 2003, at the Wyboston Robinson College Centre, Gigajam exhibited its range of Xtractor Software and Lesson Content offering to be available for Schools during the course of the forthcoming academic year.
The Essential Drum Skills Course is currently scheduled to go live in September 2003, with the Essential Skills courses for Guitar, Bass Guitar and Keyboards following in January 2004.
The Gigajam Interactive Music School demonstrated the Drum Xtractor, together with its unique multimedia Essential Drum Skills Course Pathway for Schools.
'The Conference was tremendous, with an energetic 'can do' atmosphere' said Brian Greene, Education Director. 'It really confirmed our belief that Education in the UK is moving forward with great purpose and determination. Chris Kastel and his team at E2BN ran a great event with credit to BECTA and the DfES for supporting it so well. The delegates were keen and enthusiastic and the children from Harrold Priory Middle School were a credit to their parents and teachers and an encouraging glimpse at the future ahead'.
John Hillier, Gigajam's Sales and Marketing Director said of the event. 'It was amazing, the response and enthusiasm that met Gigajam was well beyond our expectations. We are really looking forward to developing the many relationships we have made here within the Education Community'.
Gigajam, also demonstrated their unique e-assessment software that captures music performances through MIDI instruments and provides a graphic comparison to the exercise set. They also demonstrated 'live' the Online Theory Assessment developed by Gigajam IT Director Rob Oldham. 'The online multi-choice format enables students to complete theory tasks at home or at school, crossing the boundary of the traditional educational environment. It also helps with student development reporting and reduces the time teachers spend marking - that's got to be good news!'
Adrian Carey, Education Consultant concluded, 'We had a great time and are looking forward to a bright and busy future. We made a lot of friends, especially among the children. They even made a video at the show of us working together'.
The Harrold Priory Middle School video is courtesy of Leslie and David - download it here
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