The Educator Magazine UK May- August 2023 - Magazine - Page 22
25 Game-Changing
Innovators in Education
Announced at Bett Awards 2023
Celebrating the most prestigious awards in the education technology (EdTech) space,
Bett 2023 saw the winners of the Bett Awards 2023 unveiled. Held in association with
BESA, the ceremony took place at The Brewery, London on 29 March 2023, rewarding
25 inspiring companies and recognising an additional highly commendable product.
Among this year’s finalists were a range of
innovative solution providers
transforming experiences for students
worldwide. From flexible learning
platforms to interactive resources, these
awards are the most effective way to
recognise excellence in EdTech.
Having amassed over 20 years of
experience in education, this year’s
Company of the Year (less than £3m)
award went to CreativeHUT, which
develops programs & activities by
educators that focus on building confidence in STEAM and developing
21st-century skills.
As technology revolutionises the industry
and the world becomes increasingly
interconnected, offering learners the
ability to inspire curiosity is evermore
important.
Other winners were focused on
accessibility and assistive technology
tools to identify language difficulties or
stimulate students’ senses for a better
learning experience. OxEd and Assessment – LanguageScreen won the Early
Years Digital Product or Service award
and Inclusive Technology – Inclusive
Stories won the SEND Resources,
Products & Services award.
Knowledge AI – KAIT, was awarded in the
Class Aid or Educator Support category
for their innovative AI-driven platform
that helps educators to understand
exam data better. And, Lyfta, a platform
that transports students and teachers to
immersive 360° spaces across the globe,
won the Transformational Impact award.
By setting a precedent for inclusive,
innovative technologies such as these,
a world of opportunity is opened for
students to become more independent
learners, problem solvers and innovators.
BESA acted as the chair of judges,
overseeing the impartiality and fairness
of the robust, two-stage judging process
by a panel of 30 experienced educational
professionals.
Louisa Hunter, Bett Director, said: “As
technology continues to change the
way we learn and teach, it is inspiring to
see these trailblazers pave the way with
EdTech solutions that are making a
difference in schools and universities.
The Bett Awards 2023 go beyond
acknowledging the excellence of these
technological advancements and also
highlight their crucial role in upskilling
educators and learners. The Bett Awards
recognises the way that these innovative
solutions and platforms are opening
up a world of opportunity for the next
generation - for them to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong
learners.”