OPENHIVE is fast becoming the first choice for learning platforms

May 14, 2010

Unveiled with much anticipation at BETT2010, the world’s largest education technology show, OPENHIVE is fast becoming the first choice for learning platforms in the UK. 

Building on more than a decade of experience in managing some of the world’s largest integrated ICT learning environments, Synetrix launched OPENHIVE a unique next generation learning platform.   Built from the classroom up, OPENHIVE delivers an unparalleled user experience that is set to redefine what we expect from a learning platform.   

Launched just three months ago, OPENHIVE has been met with great enthusiasm amongst schools and Local Authorities wanting to deliver 21st Century services for their users. Already, over 15,000 users across the UK are enjoying the benefits of OPENHIVE.  By seamlessly integrating the school’s management information system, portal, VLE, email and parental reporting service, OPENHIVE is transforming the school’s learning experience into one that is personalised, dynamic and engaging. 

Modular in design, schools and Local Authorities enjoy the flexibility of adopting individual or multiple OPENHIVE services, such as our VLE, portal, email or online parental reporting service.  Today, Synetrix welcomes new customers to the growing OPENHIVE community.  Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts has selected our powerful parental reporting service (OPENHIVEinsight) and St John Bosco Primary School, a National ICT Award winner, will use OPENHIVEportal and OPENHIVElearning to deliver a truly personalised learning experience.

Jay Neale, Commercial Director, Synetrix commented “We’re delighted by the interest that we’re receiving in OPENHIVE.  We believe it’s time for schools to experience something different and we look forward to helping our customers transform their learning experience online.” 

Ideal for primary and secondary schools, Academies, Building Schools for the Future, clusters, Federations, Trusts and Local Authorities, OPENHIVE provides an elegant experience that meets and exceeds the aspirations of teachers, support staff, learners and parents.

To learn more about the benefits of the OPENHIVE learning platform visit www.openhive.net or register to attend the OPENHIVE Leadership Forum on June 15th.   Contact Synetrix on openhive@synetrix.co.uk or + 44 (0)1782 338 254 to discuss your requirements.

Filed under: News — Tags: , , , — Ceri.McCall @ 8:23 am

Community Newsletter Issue 2 now available

April 18, 2010

Issue 2 of our community newsletter is now available. Read it here.

In this issue:
* Brown, Cameron or Clegg?  Useful resources for your vote
* Parental engagement, how we can all benefit
* ICT fares well in BSF review
* St John Bosco Primary advances learning with OPENHIVE
* OPENHIVE becomes first choice for many
* OPENHIVE integrates with MoodleDo
* Meet the team – Patrick Kirk our Educational Business Consultant
* Join us for our Leadership Forums, 11th & 15th June 2010.

Filed under: News — Ceri.McCall @ 10:42 am

OPENHIVE community newsletter launched

March 23, 2010

Starting afresh, we have just launched the first edition of our OPENHIVE community newsletter.

Released to you monthly, our OPENHIVE newsletter aims to promote and share best practice within the education community.   In a ‘bitesize’ format, we hope to provide you with an instant snapshot of new developments in policy, technology and pedagogy.  Click on our first edition below and see what you think.

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OPENHIVE news is not just limited to those schools or local authorities using our OPENHIVE learning platform.   We want to share ideas and surface achievements nationally and internationally across all schools.

If you’re experimenting and advancing ICT or you’ve accomplished something great, share your story with us and we’ll feature it in our next edition.  Email our editor ceri.mccall@synetrix.co.uk or openhive@synetrix.co.uk we welcome your feedback.   To receive your free copy of our OPENHIVE community newsletter email subscribe@openhive.net.

Filed under: News — Tags: , , , , , — Ceri.McCall @ 12:12 pm

Prize Draw Winners Announced

January 26, 2010

At BETT2010 we organised a series of fun events on our stand to celebrate the launch of OPENHIVE – our next generation learning platform. As part of our celebrations, we held a prize draw at 5 p.m every day and welcomed visitors to share in our fun and enjoy a glass of wine.

Now that we’ve spoken to our three lucky winners, we’re delighted to announce that our Tuff-Cam Digital Cameras are currently being delivered to:

* Sir Jonathan North Community College, Leicester
* Notra Dame Catholic College, Liverpool
* Harlesden Primary School, London

Tuffcam Digital Camera

 

These Tuff-Cam Digital Cameras are great for the classroom or out on field trips – ideal for schools or colleges. Users can upload videos and photographs into their learning platforms as learning resources, so we hope our winners enjoy them!  :-)


Prize Draw at BETT Photo

Before we wrap up our celebratory announcement, we’d like to say a special thanks to Kelly Read, Bretta Rains and Marc Rowley from our team for running the prize draw on our stand.

Thanks everyone!

Filed under: News, Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — Ceri.McCall @ 4:41 pm

OPENHIVE Prize Draw at BETT

January 12, 2010

With just one day to go until BETT2010, the OPENHIVE team are busy making final preparations for our official launch tomorrow.   Showcasing OPENHIVE for the first time, we’re all pretty excited about demonstrating our next generation learning platform to you. 

We want every visit to our stand (K10, National Hall) to be exciting, fun and memorable as you become part of our celebrations.  To mark this special occasion we are hosting a series of events on our exhibition stand for you to enjoy.

The official unveiling of OPENHIVE  (Wednesday 13th January (11:30 am)   
With just a few short words from Microsoft’s Steve Beswick, Senior Director, Education and Jay Neale from i2Q/Synetrix, join us to enjoy some canapés and champagne as we unwrap our stand, cut the ribbon and create a hive of activity.

Our daily Prize Draw  (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 5 pm)
Enter our daily prize draw to win a Tuff-Cam Digital Camera for your school.  Great for the classroom or out on field trips, the Tuff-Cam Digital Camera is purposely designed for children to use for digital movies or still pictures.  The lucky winners will be selected at 5 p.m Wednesday-Friday. 

Refreshing Drinks for all (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 4 pm)
As you begin to unwind from a busy day at BETT, join our team and other delegates on Stand K10- to enjoy some refreshing wine or champagne.  We’d love to hear your tales of the day.   

Everyone is welcome.  Have a great show!

Filed under: News, Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , — Ceri.McCall @ 2:02 pm

OPENHIVE Launch @ BETT

December 24, 2009

At i2Q and Synetrix we are delighted to announce the launch of OPENHIVE, our brand new learning platform, at BETT2010. Join us on Wednesday 13th January at 11:30 as we unveil our stand (K10, National Hall) and showcase OPENHIVE for the first time.

OPENHIVE is the first truly integrated learning platform that uniquely places personalised learning at the heart of every school’s ICT provision. A fully managed service, OPENHIVE brings all of your ICT services together, from your MIS through to email, portal, VLE, filtered IM and online reporting.

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