Technology Ambassadors for STEM

We are pleased to announce that we having been invited to become Technology Ambassadors for STEM by Julie Messenger from LASI (Learning Achievement and School Improvement Team in Northamptonshire) and are currently undergoing training and CRB checks.

ISub Education members of DATA

ISub Education are pleased to announce that we are now members of DATA. The Design and Technology Association is the recognised professional organisation representing all those involved in D&T education and its associated subject areas.

Collaboration with Hobarts Lasers

ISub Education and Hobarts Lasers met today to investigate the possibilities of combining the use of dye sublimation and a laser to take laser cut project work out of the uniform and into a world of infinitely colourful possibilities! More will be revealed at this coming D&T show, where ISub Education and Hobarts will be working collaboratively for the first time at a major exhibition, to provide lots of innovative project ideas and opportunities for visitors to have a go and take a finished project away with them.

ISub (Education) exhibits at D&T 2008 exhibition at the NEC

ISub (Education) exhibited again at the D&T show again this year, for the 6th time.

We again took the opportunity to showcase the amazing range of work submitted by schools using our sublimation printing systems. We received many remarks from attending teachers about how "it was useful to see actual work created by schools".

During the show attendees to the stand had the opportunity to complete a mini project to print and make a metal keyring using the dye sublimation printing system.

We ran our annual competition for the most innovative use of DyeSublimation. The work submitted by schools was judged by an independant judge. This year the judge was Jonathon Gershon, currentPresident of the NAAIDT, seen left with Kerrie Phillips, Director, ISub(Education).

On the right is an example of one of the winners work, some cushions with designs inspired by Gustav Climpt submitted by Connaught School for Girls.

The winning schools received a selection of prizes that included free ink refills for their printers, free training session and free dye sublimation pens & crayons.

We will run the competition again next year and for more information you can email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

ISub (Education) today released a new project pack, based on a re-use and recycle project.

The 'Fantastic Plastic Bag' project uses Sainsbury's Bag for Life and 'reworks' it into a material that you can sublimation print and then manufacture your own new bag.

This amazing project is available on CD for just £12.50 + VAT.

For more information or to get a copy of the CD contact us on 0121 288 9898 or email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

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One Primary school in Leicestershire have enjoyed great success with their dye sublimation system purchased for them by their PTA.

Young enterprise "Companies" run by Y5 and Y6 pupils raised almost £700 profit designing and printing mainly placemats and coasters with a wide range of images including old family photographs.

The school has made use of their starter pack A outside of the curriculum, also, to produce signage for the school and grounds and are currently raising funds for an A3 system.

For more information or a copy of the article featured in the D&T Show 2008 show guide, you can email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

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Following on from the success of previous open days held in 2007, ISub (Education) announces further dates for our hand on workshops and demonstrations introducing teachers to the process of Dye Sublimation, how the process fits in the curriculum and can offer wider benefits around the modern school. The confirmed dates are:

17th June 2008 - Hartlepool City Learning Centre, Hartlepool.

19th June 2008 - The i Learning Centre, Bristol.

25th June 2008 - Bolton TIC, Bolton (Primary only).

26th June 2008 - Bolton TIC, Bolton (Secondary only).

20th January 2009 - Shropshire County Council Advisory Service.

18th March 2009 - Hampshire Local Authority (Textiles Workshop).

To book a place to attend any of these sessions, please contact us on 0121 288 9898 or email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

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18-04-2008
ISub (Education) exhibits at NAAIDT Annual Conference in Llandudno

As a corporate member of NAAIDT, ISub (Education) were invited to attend and exhibit
at the annual conference held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

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17-11-2007
ISub (Education) exhibits at D&T 2007 exhibition at the NEC

ISub (Education) exhibited at the D&T show again this year, for the 5th time, but it was the first time since the formation of the Education division.

We took the opportunity this year to showcase some of the fantastic work that students have completed using our dye sublimation printing systems.

During the show attendees had the opportunity to try out the new GridMagic Dye Sub software to create their own designs which were printed onto textile on the stand to be used in conjunction with a mini project we were running.

The stand gave inspiration to teachers for the level and range of work they can achieve with a dye sublimation printing system. For more information on resources you can email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

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01-11-2007
ISub (Education) launches Grid Magic Dye Sub Design software

Today, ISub (Education) launched the new GridMagic Dye Sublimation design software.

Grid Magic Dye-Sub comprises a powerful PC graphics tool with specialist dye sublimation printing templates. This innovative software package is easy-to-use and suitable for students of all ages and abilities, including those with special educational needs. This new package combines the expertise of creative educational software company Q4 Technologies and leading dye sublimation printing supplier, i-Sub Education.

Light-years ahead of rival art packages, Grid Magic Dye-Sub is exclusively planned around the needs of the student and teacher rather than professional graphic designers. It is easier to learn than other image-processing software, both for the student and teacher. Highly creative and engaging children and adults of all ages, the graphics produced are of a superb quality and all original. It enables everyone, whatever their level of artistic ability, to create brilliant computer art.

Users simply prepare their individual coloured grid pattern designs, rotate them, repeat the pattern and import their own images. The design is then transferred onto the templates and the image printed onto useful everyday items including mouse mats and coasters. Grid Magic Dye-Sub gives students something to keep and, as the results are often outstanding, feel very motivated by the standard of their work.

To receive a fully working trial disc of the software, please email us at enquiries@isub-education.co.uk

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