FAQ’s 2006, 2007 Top
What is virtual Revision?
We 'bring' revision conferences right into your school/ college: they feature pre- recorded / filmed revision sessions with senior examiners which you can access from CDs. So you no longer need to take your students out of school/ college to hear the best advice from your examiners.
Just
click on www.VirtualRevision.com
where you can read all about the programmes in your subject.
The Costs? Lease or buy?
Yes! Both options are shown below TOP
Option 1. Lease a full Revision Conference package for use within a 28 day window which you choose
Leasing constitutes a very cost-effective way of experiencing all that Virtual Revision can offer you – and remember, you get to keep all the accompanying written course materials after your leasing period has expired!
Depending on your numbers, you could pay as little as £1 – or less – for a course!
No of students* Leasing Cost for an entire VR Course ( + VAT and carriage) **
3 or fewer £40
4 – 7 £55
8 – 10 £75
11 – 14 £90
15 – 19 £100
20 – 24 £120
25 – 34 £146
35 – 44 £160
45 – 54 £170
55 – 64 £185
65 - 99 £220
100+ £270
Minimum lease charge of £40 applies
* entered for examination.
**The cost is for a single AS or a single A2 revision course.
- Your institution is purchasing a license which allows unlimited use of the product and of the materials which accompany the product, within your institution, for a period of 28 days from the date of licence activation.
- Our prices are very competitive – getting an expert / specialist to come into your institution to lead a similar morning session, would cost in the region of £200 / £300 for that single morning (and in the region of £350 / £550 for the whole day) – at the end of which your students have nothing left but their memories! Leasing the Virtual Revision Course means that you have 28 days to use the product – not just the one! For far less cost!
- Get ideas for maxmising what you get from Virtual Revision by clicking here
- Get ideas on how to fund Virtual Revision by clicking here
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Option 2. Purchase a full revision course package- Yes.
Full Course package : £350 + VAT ( an entire Revision Course)*
*The cost is for a single AS or a single A2 revision course.
Maths sessions are priced differently- please ask for quote.
- Your institution is purchsing a license which allows unlimited use of the product and of the materials which accompany the product, within your institution, without time limit.
- Our prices are very competitive – getting an expert / specialist to come into your institution to lead a similar morning session, would cost in the region of £200 / £300 for that single morning (and in the region of £350 / £550 for the whole day) – at the end of which your students have nothing left but their memories! The Virtual Revision Course, once purchased, however, remains available to yourself and your colleagues at any time, as a resource which your institution can use over and over again, for less cost! TOP
Can bona fide students purchase these revision courses? TOP
Yes
Bona fide students can buy the course(s) as private purchasers, if they wish
The Virtual Revision course(s) are extremely valuable revision aids used in this way.
We are delighted to be able to offer 'individual student use' discounted prices as follows:
Full course package : £170 + VAT (an entire Revision Course)*
*The cost is for a single AS or a single A2 revision course.
Maths sessions are priced differently- please ask for quote.
These represent substantial discounts of between 45% and 55%
- You are purchasing a single user which allows unlimited use of the product and of the materials which accompany the product, by yourself only, without time limit.
- Our prices are very competitive – getting an expert / specialist to teach you could cost in the region of £20 / £40 per hour!
Please note that privately purchased VR programmes are useable only on a single computer.) TOP
How can I fund a Virtual Revision Course TOP
'Help! If I were taking a trip, I could get students to contribute or pay fully to cover the cost. Do I have to spend capitation / budget? What can I do in this case?'
Ultimately this is a matter for discussion between you and your management team but the following is the way in which some colleagues are proceeding:
The product constitutes a conference, albeit one held within your school. As such, many schools and colleges are inviting their students to make contributions towards the cost – just as they would with a trip / event which takes place off-site. With leasing costs which can be lower than £1 per delegate (click here for costs), any cost you pass on to your students need not be either prohibitive or exclusive.
How do I get the best out of a Virtual Revision Course!/ How do I organise a Virtual Revision course? TOP
You have so many options! Here are just some of the ways colleagues tell us they are planning to use them:
- An in-house Revision Conference
- Perhaps run in a single day or over two, taking over a large classroom or the hall, perhaps using an LCD projector and getting all your students together for a revision day of their own –
- A revision day which does not involve early starts, late finishes, risk assessment paperwork, rush hour travelling and inflated ticket prices!
- A ready made set of Revision lesson / periods:
- Sessions can be slotted into your revision timetable, as teaching revision aids – you can utilise sessions as an integral part of your planned revision programme.
- Play a session or two in a revision class period, stop them and allow your students to work on the problems – discuss what you have arrived at – and start the CD going again. Play, Pause and Replay the input from the Examiner – to maximise your students' understanding.
- Allow students to review them by themselves – work at their own pace and on their own initiative, if they so wish. Make it available for use in drop-in sessions so they can work at what they find most useful.
How can I contact you? TOP
If you need advice don’t hesitate to contact us
- on 01692 582565 or
- click here to send an enquiry form
We’re always glad to speak to you- but please read these FAQs- your answer may be here.
What does a VirtualRevision session ‘look like’? TOP
Just click on here to see a short extract from a session of a typical Revision course. You will only be able to view this if you have a consistent/ fast Broadband Internet connection. If your connection is slow / inconsistent you can present the actual programme from CD. This is a very reliable and our recommended method.
How is a typical Revision Conference package structured? TOP
Typically a revision conference contains 6 revision sessions toegther with handouts and workshop briefings.
How is a typical revision session structured?* TOP
Part 1 pre- recorded revision with the senior examiner (about 10 minutes)
Part 2 workshop activities set by the senior examiner (about 10 minutes)
Part 3 pre- recorded revision with the senior examiner (about 10 minutes)
Part 5 workshop activities set by the senior examiner (about 10 minutes)
Part 6 pre- recorded revision with the senior examiner (about 10 minutes)
Parts 3 and 5 allow interaction between you and your srudents. Presentations can be paused, repeated etc. at any time.
*(typical structure- can vary.)
Can I make a provisional booking? Yes! TOP
Yes, you can make a provisional booking:
- Online- click here
- By post / fax- click here. Please print / send form as indicated.
- Or by telephone to 01692 582565
How do I confirm my booking? TOP
When we receive your provisional booking we will send you details of how to confirm your booking, the terms and conditions and how to make payment.
When does my 28 day period begin if I lease a package? TOP
You choose
Option 1- Do you verify student numbers for Option 1? TOP
We accept bookings in good faith and ask Head teachers to countersign pupil numbers when the booking is confirmed. We further verify the numbers from a random sample via the DFES and the Freedom of Information Act.
Do I need to be very technical? TOP
No- just pop the CD into the PC, click and watch the programmes.
If you are showing to a larger group you can connect your computer to a projection device - e.g. a data projector.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT SHOW OVER A NETWORK OR BY USING A NETWORK ENABLED COMPUTER. THE PACKAGE IS USED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT COMPUTER - PC USING WINDOWS XP OR EQUIVALENT, WHICH MAY OF COURSE BE CONNECTED TO A DATA PROJECTOR. THE PREFERRED MEDIA PLAYER IS WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FROM THE MICROSOFT SITE AT
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=
IF YOU USE A COMPUTER WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED/ SET UP AS PART OF A NETWORK IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PLAY THESE PROGRAMMES ON THAT COMPUTER..
Should I use a Laptop? TOP
Not necessary.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT SHOW OVER A NETWORK OR BY USING A NETWORK ENABLED COMPUTER. THE PACKAGE IS USED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT COMPUTER - PC USING WINDOWS XP OR EQUIVALENT, WHICH MAY OF COURSE BE CONNECTED TO A DATA PROJECTOR. IF YOU USE A COMPUTER WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED/ SET UP AS PART OF A NETWORK IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PLAY THESE PROGRAMMES ON THAT COMPUTER..
When can I show the programme? TOP
Option 1 Leased programmes: Any time/as often as you like during your 28-day licence period.
IOption 2 Bought programmes: these become your property and have a 'use forever' licence within your school/ college.
Where can I show the programmes? TOP
Anywhere from a suitable PC within the school. Virtual revision sessions can only be shown within the school / college to which they are licensed.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT SHOW OVER A NETWORK OR BY USING A NETWORK ENABLED COMPUTER. THE PACKAGE IS USED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT COMPUTER - PC USING WINDOWS XP OR EQUIVALENT, WHICH MAY OF COURSE BE CONNECTED TO A DATA PROJECTOR. IF YOU USE A COMPUTER WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED/ SET UP AS PART OF A NETWORK IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PLAY THESE PROGRAMMES ON THAT COMPUTER..
To whom can I show the programme? TOP
The programme must not be shown outside your school/ college.
What about course handouts TOP
These are incorporated as .pdf files – you may download these files and make one copy only for your students.
Are the Virtual Revision programmes and course materials copyright? TOP
Yes they are the copyright of VirtualRevision.com and all rights are reserved and asserted.
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