Cyber Coach Explained

Cyber Coach is a Virtual Dance Instructor and Dance Mat system created by Quick Controls Ltd of Bolton, UK.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The system comprises a touch screen controller, a projector, sound system and some dance pads.

The dance pads are wireless and can be used to play one of several games including: Space Blaster, Disco Disco, Nimbler Numbers and Wiggle.

The system was shortlisted for a BETT Award in 2009 ^[4] and won a National Business Award for Innovation in 2009.^[5]

Lancashire Grid for Learning undertook a comprehensive review of the system in 2009 and endorsed the system to their schools.^[6]

A version for primary schools called "Cyber Coach Smart" has been launched.^[7]

In 2017, Cyber Coach and Manchester Metropolitan University launched Emile Education

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cyber Coach . 2020-08-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161003045516/http://cyber-coach.co.uk/ . 2016-10-03 . dead .
2. Web site: New dance mat is sweeping UK.
3. Web site: Home.
4. http://www.bettshow.com/page.cfm/T=m/Action=Press/PressID=139{{Dead link|date=August 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
5. Web site: Regional Business Excellence Rewarded . 2010-03-05 . 2011-06-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110608075937/http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=261455 . dead .
6. Web site: LGFL Evaluation Projects : Cyber Coach Project. www.lancsngfl.ac.uk . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719124150/http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ictservices/ictcentre/index.php?category_id=353&s=%21B121cf29d70ec8a3d54a33343010cc2 . 2011-07-19.
7. Web site: Home . Cyber-Smart.co.uk.