July 1st-2nd 2009
QuickLink Systems Launch "Project Tools Out-of-the-Box" at DATA Educational and International Research Coference, Loughborough University:-

In the "heat" of this years conference, I had a very enjoyable time meeting teachers, advisors and trainers not only from England, but also from Canada, Malta, Wales and Ireland. This was the first main occassion where we demonstrated our integrated software and hardware teaching resource - Project Tools "Out-of-the-Box".

QuickLink Systems DATA 2009 Loughborough University

With many new courses being introduced: Diplomas, K.S.3 National Curriculum - there is now a stronger need for D and T electronics SOW's to deliver wider curriculum aims such as personal learning & thinking skills and present opportunities for cross-curricular activities, creativity and independent learning. This is an approach that we have always felt to be very important: where learning is encouraged and enhanced through problem solving and purposeful design & make activities.

The Chief Executive of DATA, Richard Green, stated in his conference welcome "...we must never lose sight of the fact that design and technology in schools is not just a utilitarian provider of young people for the design, technology and engineering sectrors. Its unique contribution to the general education of all is recognised in the National Curriculum importance statement and this has provided a useful starting point for secondary departments looking to review their Key Stage 3 provision in the light of the new programme of study introduced last September."(D and T - A Platform for Success - Education and International Research Conference 2009, page 3 Richard Green, Chief Executive).

QuickLink Systems wish all our visitors a productive year ahead and look forward to supporting you in the delivery of creative electronics in the future.

Quinn Gardener