It’s been a really busy year for the Karten Centre based at the Queen Alexandra College in Birmingham. The college is part of the Queen Alexandra Charity who support young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities through education, residential services, community services and enterprise. With the charity going through a re-brand this year the Karten Centre now proudly displays its new signage on the college campus.
The inside of the Karten Centre has also undergone a transformation. Thanks to support from the Karten Network and a grant of just over £20,000 the charity has been able to replace older equipment with brand new computers, laptops, monitors and interactive touch screens. The new equipment is enabling creative media and IT students to experience the most up to date technologies, which will enable them to be able to transfer to the workplace or further education more easily.
The improved speed, functionality and security will also be of benefit. The new interactive touch screens have replaced existing projector smart board sets which have been in situ since 2004. Used daily the touch screens are enabling students to be able to print off work from the screens in real time, greatly aiding their learning. Improved image quality is also hugely benefiting students with visual impairments.
Daniel (pictured) shared how amazing the new computers are. “They’re super-fast, making it so much easier to get work done”. One of the Tutors, Ken, added “the students are loving the new interactive whiteboard too – it really helps them learn in a fun way. Everyone is so happy with the new equipment; it’s truly making their learning experience much more enjoyable, so thank you Karten”.
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