Studywiz Mobile wins UK Handheld Learning Award 2008 in London

Etech Group, global provider of the Studywiz learning platform, beat stiff competition to win a prestigious Handheld Learning Award at the international signature conference at The Brewery, London. Etech scooped the “Innovation” accolade for Studywiz Mobile, the first full learning platform optimised for use on Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, EeePC, Nokia N800 and other handheld devices. Studywiz is the only Becta approved learning platform with a dedicated mobile learning interface for mobile devices. The newly optimised Studywiz Mobile resources include quizzes, polls, discussions, galleries and blogs as well as full access to the student’s personalised learning environment, giving users access to learning anytime, anywhere.

Research from Handheld Learning states that mobile phones and handheld entertainment devices outsell laptops and desktop computers 4:1, highlighting the value of handheld learning and the relevance of Studywiz Mobile in 21st Century education. Etech is leading the way in the provision of educational solutions for learners at all stages of education; from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 and beyond. Geoff Elwood, CEO and Founder, Etech Group commented: “We are delighted to be honoured with this Award.

Etech is dedicated and passionate about providing resources that benefit the entire education community and that are at the forefront of innovation and technology.

“Mobile technology is at our fingertips, literally, and in order for it to reach its potential it is important for schools to receive support and guidance when it comes to implementing mobile learning in the classroom. Through well planned change management and an understanding of the significant advantages; mobile technology can assist student engagement and interaction. Mobile learning can work hand-in-hand with the direction education is taking helping the learner take control of their education.”

Used in over 26 countries worldwide, Etech is the only supplier of learning platforms with a global presence and a proven track record in large scale deployment of (VLEs), including supporting the UK’s largest eLearning deployment at Hampshire County Council and the world’s largest one to one laptop program in the State of Maine, USA.

Further information can be obtained from Mike Damiano, Vice President Europe, Etech Europe, Third Floor, 59 Lansdowne Place, Brighton & Hove, BN3 1FL, United Kingdom. Mob +44 (0)7973 891 643 DD +44 (0)1273 711150 Switchboard +44 (0)845 434 8087 Email: mike@etechgroup.com.au Web: www.studywiz.com and www.etechgroup.com.au