Synergy School Radio
| Industry | Broadcasting, Education |
|---|---|
| Founded | (2001) developed as part of Clyde Broadcast |
| Headquarters | Clydebank, Scotland. Neighbouring Glasgow |
Area served | UK |
Key people |
Paul McGarry (Trainer) |
| Website |
www |
Synergy School Radio is a digital integrated radio studio built and designed by Clyde Broadcast. Synergy is the UK's leading digital radio studio currently used in education in the UK. Radio is a growing tool within education and is regularly cited for good practice and innovation.[1] School Radio projects have often received significant support from government and education consultants a like advocating the use of School Radio projects as part of good practice.[2][3]
Synergy were behind the Determined to Broadcast bus. The bus received both support and sponsorship from Synergy but it was also Synergy radio studios that made up the core of the technology being used. The Synergy School Radio project received high profile support from Radio Clyde's Ross King (presenter) and Gina McKie, XFM Scotland's Heather Suttie and GMTV presenter Jenni Falconer.[4]
Synergy School Radio are associated sponsors of the Sony Award category "Best School Radio station".[5][6]
Education sites using Synergy
- Ashmole School
- saltash.net
- University of Derby
- Blackpool College
- Glasgow Caledonian University[7]
- St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Jordanhill
- Robert Gordon University
- Pulse FM[8]
- Archbishop Ilsley Catholic Technology College and Sixth Form Centre
- Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College
- Westminster Academy (London)
- Reid Kerr College
- West Exe Technology College
References
- ↑ Cole, George (2009-01-12). "Assault on the Airwaves". London: Guardian. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ↑ "I became a Radio Star". Terry Freedman.
- ↑ "Use Radio as an education tool?" (PDF). Sec ED.
- ↑ "School Radio hits the big time". Greennet.
- ↑ "Sony School Radio Award".
- ↑ "Sony School Radio Award".
- ↑ "Glasgow Caledonian University radio facilities". Glasgow Caledonian University.
- ↑ "Barrhead Radio station ready to hit the beat". Barrhead High School.