Crocodilia is an online upgrade and support service for users of Crocodile simulation and modelling software. The Crocodilia website offers upgrades to the latest versions of the software, home use versions for students and staff, learning activities with teacher notes, and preferential technical support. Crocodilia subscription services are currently available for users of Crocodile Physics and Crocodile Technology simulation software. A preview of what's on offer can be seen by logging in to the demo version on www.crocodilia.com

The BETT Award-winning simulator Crocodile Physics already covers optics and ray diagrams, force and motion, sound, electricity, electronics, oscillations and transverse and longitudinal waves. The latest version lets pupils use their own pictures in optical simulations. They can see how their image looks when projected onto a screen or to a simulated eye, investigating focus, image intensity, mirrors and lenses.

Crocodile Technology is a powerful simulator covering electronics, programming, microcontrollers and mechanics. Subsystem blocks have been added to the latest version of Crocodile Technology, which let you group components into subsystems and view or hide the contents. This allows you to simplify systems and study inputs, processes and outputs, and to create your own library of circuit elements.

Crocodile Clips are also developing an add-on for Crocodile Technology, which allows users to create a PCB layout from their circuit designs. The add-on will be available to purchase in January 2005, but visitors to Crocodile Clips' BETT stand can find out about how to take advantage of a special offer to receive it free of charge.

Crocodile Mathematics is an easy-to-use modelling package for experimenting with shapes, equations and numbers. The latest version, Crocodile Mathematics 401 - to be launched at BETT 2004 -integrates the functionality of a Graphic Calculator with these existing features. Students and teachers can investigate a vast range of graphs and functions, moving sliders to see the effect of changing the values of constants. The graphs can also be linked to existing shapes, numbers and equations for a truly comprehensive approach to interactive maths teaching.

All Crocodile Clips software for ages 10-16 is Curriculum Online Certified.

Crocodile Chemistry has been upgraded to include a 3D molecular animation feature. The atoms and molecules in the substances are now animated and solid structures; ion sizes, phase changes and solutions are all displayed as the simulation runs.

Crocodile Physics and Crocodile Technology have been given new user interfaces making it easier to access the vast range of components and edit parameters in these powerful simulators. Crocodile Physics covers many areas such as optics, waves, sound, electricity, force and motion and oscillations. Similarly Crocodile Technology offers a wide range of simulation in programming, microcontrollers, electronics and mechanics.

Crocodile Mathematics now has a print function and a more powerful modelling engine. It allows shapes, graphs, numbers and equations to be combined on-screen to create complex mathematical models for geometry and numeracy.

These new features can be experienced by downloading a demonstration version from the Crocodile Clips website

Having no restrictions in the number of concurrent users of the software allows the school greater freedom. For example, the simulator could be used in several lessons simultaneously whilst still allowing students to access the software in the library. The 'Crocodile' simulators are suitable for pupils aged 10 -18.

Prices are based on the number of pupils on the school roll and existing users of the software can apply to convert to a School Site Licence if they have the required number of concurrent users. To celebrate this launch, Crocodile Clips are also offering an introductory discount to all UK schools.

Schools still have the option of purchasing the 'Crocodile' simulators in blocks of 5 concurrent users, allowing them to increase their licence size in line with the increase in computer access.

Pupils and teachers at the 410 LGfL secondary schools will be able to access Absorb Mathematics for GCSE, Absorb Chemistry for GCSE and Absorb Physics for GCSE at any time via the LGfL portal.

The Absorb courseware titles are fully interactive on screen courses, which combine simulations, animations, videos, investigations and questions in a narrative framework. These can be used on a whiteboard for whole class teaching, in a computer lab or for revision and individual study.

The 'Crocodile' simulators for Chemistry, Physics, Technology and Mathematics allow pupils to freely and safely experiment in a virtual laboratory, visualising abstract concepts and investigating theories and principles.

The London Grid for Learning is a collaboration between 33 Local Education Authorities to provide a purpose made broadband network, linking schools, libraries and local authorities across the capital.

Marketing Director, Dominic Sharratt says "The London Grid for Learning believes in the ability to access materials at any time, whether at home or at school. 'Crocodile' simulators and Absorb courseware are ideal for this, offering a safe and informative laboratory where students can investigate science and maths freely."

The Awards aim to recognise the best product design in all areas of computer-based learning. Products nominated by schools and the industry are shortlisted by a panel of experts, and the winners are then selected.

The latest version of Crocodile Physics, launched at 2003's BETT exhibition, adds simulation of ray diagrams and waves to the existing electricity, force and motion, sound and optics modelling. As a result, the simulator now lets you investigate optical instruments such as microscopes, cameras and the human eye, and experiment with interference, damping and harmonics in waves.

The software is designed to be as flexible as possible. Students can choose which equipment to use in the experiments, change the settings and parameters for the model, and see graphs drawn of the output as the simulation runs. It is equally suitable for use as a demonstration tool - for example, on a whiteboard in front of a class - or for individual study by pupils. A huge library of sample models are supplied with the software, and there are 80 supporting lesson plans available for download from www.crocodile-clips.com.

Marketing Director, Dominic Sharratt, said, "The key difference with our simulators for science and maths is that settings can be varied during the experiment, and the effects are instantly modelled. They can even simulate experiments which can't easily be performed in a school lab."

In addition to winning the BETT Award, Crocodile Physics has recently been awarded a recommendation by the French Ministry of Education, and is also available in German and Japanese. It was instrumental in Crocodile Clips being given a Queen's Award for Innovation in 2000. Crocodile Clips software is used in over 40 countries worldwide and in over 60% of UK secondary schools.

Crocodile Physics - along with all other Crocodile Clips software relevant to education between 10 and 16 years old - is Curriculum Online certified, and can be purchased using eLearning Credits. Free demo versions are downloadable from www.crocodile-clips.com.

The new products extend the company's range of secondary-school software, used in over 40 countries, and enhance its reputation for powerful yet user-friendly teaching tools. A leader in educational software worldwide, Crocodile Clips' aim is to fully utilise computer simulation to involve the student, rather than simply delivering printed facts online.

Absorb Chemistry for GCSE is a comprehensive online course. Written by the acclaimed author Lawrie Ryan, it is a collection of lesson-sized units which can be used in a variety of ways. They are ideal for projecting on a whiteboard to teach a whole class; alternatively, the flexible structure allows students to study alone - either as part of a computer-lab lesson, or to revise or catch up on missed work. Kadie Armstrong, Crocodile Clips' Courseware Coordinator, said "We're aiming to bring together the best examples of computer-based learning here. Simulations, investigations, animations, videos and questions are wrapped in a narrative framework, with as much interactivity as possible."

The latest version of Crocodile Physics adds simulation of waves. This virtual physics lab already covers electricity, optics, force and motion and oscillations, and is used in over half of Britain's secondary schools. Now students can model their own wave experiments safely and easily, investigating subjects such as damping, X-rays, water waves, harmonics and interference. Angela McArthur from Crocodile Clips said "The important difference with Crocodile Physics is that settings can be varied during the experiment, and the effects are instantly modelled. This means it can simulate experiments which aren't even possible in a lab."

Crocodile Mathematics now allows mathematical models to be created more simply, by dragging connections between shapes, equations and numbers. This gives even inexperienced users access to a powerful mathematical engine, and offers a new 'experimental mathematics' which is especially useful for more abstract topics. Dominic Sharratt, Crocodile Clips' Marketing Director, said "Many people just don't feel confident with mathematics. We're hoping this will give them new ways of understanding by visually demonstrating concepts that are normally difficult to grasp."

Crocodile Clips' innovative software has been recognised by several awards, including the Queen's Award for Enterprise. The software is used worldwide, with French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese versions.

The Royal Institution, founded in 1799, is the site of some of the great scientific discoveries of the past 200 years. It was here that Humphry Davy first found the elements sodium and potassium, and that Michael Faraday discovered electro-magnetic induction. It is still a pioneering centre for scientific learning, and is home to the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, broadcast on Channel 4.

Sao Paulo Education Department has purchased Crocodile Physics and Crocodile Chemistry for use in 4,400 schools in the state.

Crocodile Chemistry and Crocodile Physics are on-screen laboratories in which students can set up and observe experiments in order to explore scientific theories.

Crocodile Clips Marketing Director Dominic Sharratt said "Our software is suitable for schools worldwide, as the scientific principles it teaches are universal. Partnerships with local experts such as Educare Informatica are invaluable, as they allow us to fit our software into the local curriculum."

Crocodile Clips has been writing and publishing software for use in Design and Technology since 1994.  The company has also developed software for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Crocodile Clips currently exports educational software to more than forty countries around the world and governments worldwide have recommended Crocodile Clips software for use in schools.