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We are currently preparing
students for jobs and
technologies that don’t yet
exist... in order to solve
problems we don’t even know
are problems yet.
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Today’s ‘lifelong’ learners face a very different
world than their parents did. They will live longer
and have more freedom than ever to choose their
experiences, social networks, and values. The
rollercoaster of scientific and technological (sci-
tech) change runs faster every year, spinning us
irreversibly toward a very extraordinary future. Our
planet is wiring up into one vast, instantaneous,
transparent and increasingly intelligent global
network, which creates amazing new opportunities
for business and society.

Yet there are great challenges ahead as well. The


world is now so interconnected that big problems
anywhere are becoming everyone’s problem. This
constant change will require today’s learners to
change their future faster, learn new technology and
networking skills more frequently, and consider the
environment they live in from an entirely different
perspective. They will also be challenged to keep
learning every day and thus should experience
these educational duties as a right to learn.
“We can’t solve problems
by using the same kind
of thinking we used
when we created them”

- Albert Einstein -
educate
train
grow

The Internet and technological growth have induced


a paradigm shift, changing the way business is
conducted. The specialized training and education
requirements for current and future employees
and the lack of access to diverse employee pools
contribute to the problems companies experience
in employing a strong and diverse employee base.
According to recent studies, ICT skills are becoming
an increasingly important entry ticket to all levels
of the job market. In addition, the same studies
indicate that most European workers see the gap
between the expectations of and requirements
for ICT skills of their future employers and their
own actual skills increase year by year. The
gap between demand & supply for ICT literate
employees imposes costs on business in the form
of lost productivity, hiring and recruiting costs and
limits on growth. This calls for a different approach
than the actions taken so far, such as changing
the place of ICT education in our curriculums, and
boosting social inclusion through innovation and
training.
How are you helping my child become
literate in the 21st century?
evaluate
adapt
adjust

The world is changing. The exponential acceleration


of technology requires all new skill sets. Currently,
the technology gap is ever increasing, which
means many students graduating and starting
their careers don’t have the necessary skills to be
proficient in business environments. Also, taking
into account the abundant flow of new information
being generated every year (estimates claim a
contemporary citizen gets presented more facts
and figures in one week of information gathering
than a citizen living in the 18th century would come
across in a lifetime), we should consider adjusting
our teaching methods in line with this new reality.
In the future, knowledge will not only be about
remembering facts, but about the skills to filter out
relevant information from this information flow. In
the 21st century, literacy will mean being able to
adapt to ever evolving technological means and
use them to instantly access the necessary and
relevant information on a certain topic.
The question to be asked is whether the current
traditional teaching methods and environments
are suited to the task of teaching these skills.
Are you providing the resources and training
necessary to be successful in
the 21st century society?
Analyze
Apply
empower

So you consider making the switch and integrating


an i3 environment? How to get started? Don’t
forget that to reap the benefits of technology,
and to enable learners to a proficient use in their
professional life, it has to be integrated into
the curriculum at an early stage. The aim is to
propagate the use of technology not as a goal, but
as a tool for improving, and ultimately transforming
teaching and learning. However, integration of
any technology into any curriculum at any point
requires reflection about the necessary steps to
take and the outcomes to be achieved.
Another important point is professional
development and support for trainers and teachers,
which should prepare them to be proficient in
using the technology and devise specific ways and
teaching strategies to apply it to their training
activities. We have to keep in mind that any
technology that is not easily accessible will not be
used on a regular basis. As such, the question “Are
we providing the resources and training necessary
to be successful in the 21st century society?” not
only applies to our children, but also to our teachers
and trainers.
Vision
Inspires
The VANERUM Group companies manufacture,
distribute and/or instal products and solutions
which help create i3 environments. By i3 we mean
environments that are interactive, integrated
and inspiring. These environments result from
the application of VANERUM classroom and
office solutions, SMART Boards and other easy
to use, interactive SMART solutions, traditional
whiteboards and projector screens, NEC projectors
and displays, intuitive voting and room control
systems, digital signage software and static
signage solutions by S&D,… Among the outcomes
are more efficiënt meetings, stimulating learning
environments for youth and adults alike, remote
interactive collaboration,…
Our mission is accomplished when learners of all
ages consider their educational duties as a right to
develop.
Digital natives require
21st century solutions

Technologically speaking the learning environment


of the future is here today. All technologies are
available to address various types of learning
across various learning zones. Anytime, anywhere.
What we need though, is a solution. At VANERUM
group, we are convinced of the benefits that proper
use of technology creates. However, we are aware
that a number of prerequisites should be fulfilled
before these gains can occur.
Easy access, a clear definition of the goals,
evaluation of the best teaching method - be it
technological or not. As an example, teaching verbal
interpersonal skills might not benefit from using
chatting programs, e-mail or concept mapping
software,...

Based on our experience we will very gladly help


you determine the best solution for your needs.

inspiration
interactivity

INTERACTIVity =

How Social dynamics and collaboration


drive new ideas. Progress. Decide. Learn.

integration

INTEGRATION =
How furniture, rooms, technology and trainers improve
• How we acces information
• Visuals and content for group presentations
• Interactive collaboration
• Technological education

INspiration =

How Interactive and integrated environments and


tools, experienced trainers and the right recources,
i3 learning
inspire learning.
Add ergonomics, aesthetics and function for great design
environments
that builds excitement. interactive · integrated · inspiring
Training center / IT lab
In this 1:1 setup, every learner works
independently on a PC connected to the other
learners and the trainer. The latter keeps an
overview of all activities in the room , using
technological equipment and interpersonal
interaction. The furniture is designed to
accommodate ICT tools and to provide
an ergonomically correct, technologically
enhanced environment. Use traditional (white)
boards for supplementary writing surface and
displaying static content.

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Classroom
This 1:1 setup allows the use of
laptops and the voting system
enables real time feedback and
progression tracking from every
learner. The raised Optimax furniture
provides increased line of sight and
better options to interact during
frontal group teaching, while the
work stations in the back facilitate
individual work or collaboration in
small groups.
Meeting room
The meeting rooms we envision are fully equipped
to enable quick and easy meetings where
technology is no longer a time consuming liability,
but a valuable tool that facilitates knowledge
exchange between local and remote collaborators.
In this particular boardroom a large public display
replaces the traditional static display media,
yet flipcharts and lockable whiteboard cabinets
perfectly complement the technology in the room,
e.g. for short meeting sessions that do not require
extensive follow up.

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Classroom
This room is equipped with modern
ergonomic furniture that is
pleasing to the eye. It has plenty
of whiteboard space in the front
where teachers and students can

i
3
share information, an array of
contemporary ICT and audiovisual
options, and strikes a good balance
**** between digital inclusion and the
presence of modern teaching tools
the majority of teachers are able to
use every day.
Distributed zone
The distributed zone is used for lounging,
relaxing, brainstorm sessions, group work or
personal tasks which require deep concentration.
It can be a local or remote location which offers
network connections and audiovisual options
when necessary.

The classic signage in the depicted zone points


the way to the other rooms in the building
and visitors stay up to date with relevant live
i3 learning
information through the digital signage system.
environments
interactive · integrated · inspiring
Yesterday

1968

1972
Vanerum was founded by Start of own production line
Robert Van Erum. of blackboards.
He started with the import
of school furniture and
Group milestones... blackboards from Germany
to Belgium.
1986

1987

1989
Introduction of a A distribution center is Vanerum acquires
revolutionary “rail” system: opened in Paal for the Elbe, a producer
boards glide on and under product lines Easyrail and of metal furniture.
a rail. Easytex.

1998
1996

1997

The first showroom in The first showroom in Construction of new


Holland is opened in Houten. Germany is opened in head office and
Bochum. production plant in
Diest.
2002

2003
2000

VSV becomes a Vanerum Group member, VSV opens a new distribution center A new building is co
completing the market approach. and head quarter in Wervik. near Utrecht in Holla
will group the Vane
activities.
1978

1979

1980
The company is transformed The first automated coil- Vanerum acquires Crahait,
into a corporation. laminating line for the a production unit for enamel
blackboard production is sheet production.
installed.

1995
1992

Vanerum becomes the largest and most After introduction of several


complete manufacturer of school furniture product lines, Vanerum
in Belgium and one of the leading producers completes the program
of blackboards in Europe, by integration and by offering solutions for
reorganization of the different Business Units. audiovisual communication.

1999

Vanerum becomes a ISO


9001 Certified company.
2008

ding is constructed in Houten S&D acquires SCS, adding safety VANERUM Group acquires a 50%
ht in Holland. This location audits and services to its signage share in StelterPartners, rebranding it
he Vanerum and VSV portfolio. VANERUM STELTER and consolidating
its presence in the USA.
Today
VANERUM Group is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of total learning
environments. With its 40 years of experience, VANERUM Group is changing
the way people teach and learn throughout the world with products that excel
in making the bridge between tradition and technology and ergonomics.
Our ultimate goal is simple: to make the places where people study, present,
communicate, teach and learn, as appealing, productive and healthy as
possible and to achieve total customer satisfaction at all levels.
Transatlantic
REACH
The VANERUM Group companies are represented in
the geographical areas of Western Europe and North
America. With offices in Belgium, The Netherlands,
Germany and Northern America, a reseller network
ranging from France to Switzerland, Spain and
Taiwan and sharing its experiences with its suppliers
based in Canada, Taiwan and Japan, VANERUM
Group has its hand on the pulse when it comes
to the evolutions and applications of educational,
collaborative and corporate audiovisual systems
all over the world.
Moreover, the transatlantic dimension of the group
challenges us to constantly keep questioning our
views on the way to implement i3 environments in
our domestic markets.
Go2market
strategy

VANERUM Group approaches the market both


directly as through the distribution channels. Each
customer level is served by specialized Business
Units. This model ensures direct insight in the
quality of the distributed products and guarantees
the highest standards of service towards end
user customers. The different market entrances
also provide an extensive insight into the specific
demands and goals of various types of
customers and consumers.

The main beneficiaries of the VANERUM Group


companies are Public services, Education and B2B
environments. Through its VSV reseller channel,
VANERUM Group also provides to a broad range of
other end users and consumers.
Holding
Distribution
Direct

AV Integrator IT reseller Retail channels

Health
B2B Education Public Consumer B2B
care
End User

Health
Consumer B2B Education Public
care

Channel customers and end users

VANERUM Group structure


Affordability
Design • Service

Dealer

interactive
Presentation
media solutions
specialists

Health B2B
B2B Public
care (events)

Higher Lifelong B2B Health


K-12 B2B B2B Education Public
education learning (Training) care
We constantly keep questioning
our views on the way to implement
i3 environments in our domestic markets
Tomorrow
The future is bright
At VANERUM Group we are truly convinced that the
future is bright. We see the challenges and
problems, the exponential evolution of how our
world looks and how it is technologically equipped
as a chance to keep growing, to keep evolving and
to keep changing for the better.
Our current outlook also reassures us most key
decision makers in our society are currently fully
aware of our future challenges and will react
collectively and appropriately to us see smoothly
through all required transitions.
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Environment/sustainability
VANERUM Group is committed to respecting
the natural environment and reducing the
environmental impact of its activities.
The company participates in environmental
protection projects aimed at preserving natural
resources for future generations.

corporate social responsibility


VANERUM Group is wholly committed to playing an
active role in improving the world in which we live.
Conscious of the needs of our social and natural
environment and the role of the business world as
a motor for change, we actively promote a policy
of sustainable corporate development and support
initiatives to benefit the community, and projects
that bring access to new technologies closer to
everyone.
One specific aim pursued by VANERUM Group
through its actions as a socially responsible
company is to recognize and support the execution
of projects that contribute to the use of new
technologies and ergonomics with particular
emphasis on children. We believe that new
technologies and the emphasis on ergonomics
are a basic ingredient in the improvement of
quality of education and of life. VANERUM Group
also particularly supports MOBILE SCHOOL.
Mobile School, a non-profit organization, develops
educational material for outreach activities with
children on the streets.
Partnerships
Main commercial Partners Partners in Education
Our main commercial partners are companies with an interest In each market that is served, the VANERUM Group companies
in interactive audiovisual communication environments. partner with other leading organizations that support our
VANERUM Group carefully evaluates the available products philosophy regarding ergonomics, design, i³ environments
of potential suppliers before including them in our solutions and technology. The interaction and knowledge exchange
offering, which guarantees the longer life cycle of the allows us to ompliment and leverage our vision. On this
products supplied, and helps to reduce the TCO of your ICT growing list of partners are educational publishers, hardware
installations. and software manufacturers, LRE repositories, public
institutions, non-profit organizations,...
What’s in it
for you?

communicate efficiently
Efficient interactive communication is instrumental
if one wants to achieve effective knowledge
exchange. Our solutions will help you to share your
ideas clearly, elaborate on concepts easily, teach,
meet, study, collaborate and eventually progress.

OPTIMIZE RESULTS
A well equipped environment allows you to achieve
your goals quickly and thoroughly. Win time in
teaching and training, reduce travel costs and
misunderstandings,... i3 environments help you
optimize your results and resources by providing
qualitative and complementary learning solutions.

inspire
Effective communication makes for smooth
understanding and powerful inspiration. Time
savings make for a well balanced professional and
personal life. By helping you interact with, involve,
empower and inspire learners and peers alike, i3
environments help you feel good and motivate you
to new challenges.
communicate
connect
feel
The main areas of activity of the VANERUM Group companies are Public
services, Education and B2B environments. Through its VSV reseller channel,
VANERUM Group also provides to a broad range of other end users and
consumers.
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