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14 Jan 08
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Schools in England spent £1 billion last year on computers, interactive whiteboards that link to teachers’ laptops, and electronic home access for children. Mr Crowne said that technology “could be used to teach hard-to-reach children such as travellers or those in hospital”. He added: “But we think only about 20 per cent of schools and colleges are bringing it all together and delivering the full benefit. Some need further training for a shared understanding of how to use it. It’s quite intimidating technology for some teachers, and more so when children know more about it than they do.” Teacher training in IT has to meet only vague criteria. Teachers must pass an IT test at GCSE level before qualifying. It covers basic skills such as using e-mails, spreadsheets and a word-processor. The Department for Children, Schools and Families said: “The majority of schools are making good use of technology in the classroom. There is always more that can be done, which is why Becta is tasked to support schools in making the best use of technology.”
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Schools in England spent £1 billion last year on computers, interactive whiteboards that link to teachers’ laptops, and electronic home access for children. Mr Crowne said that technology “could be used to teach hard-to-reach children such as travellers or those in hospital”. He added: “But we think only about 20 per cent of schools and colleges are bringing it all together and delivering the full benefit. Some need further training for a shared understanding of how to use it. It’s quite intimidating technology for some teachers, and more so when children know more about it than they do.” Teacher training in IT has to meet only vague criteria. Teachers must pass an IT test at GCSE level before qualifying. It covers basic skills such as using e-mails, spreadsheets and a word-processor. The Department for Children, Schools and Families said: “The majority of schools are making good use of technology in the classroom. There is always more that can be done, which is why Becta is tasked to support schools in making the best use of technology.”
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11 Jan 08
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10 Jan 08
Theresa OverallBritish state schools spent £1 billion on cutting-edge information technology last year but 80 per cent of them are failing to make full use of it, according to experts.
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08 Jan 08
Danny NicholsonState schools spent £1 billion on cutting-edge information technology last year but 80 per cent of them are failing to make full use of it, according to experts.
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However, Becta, the Government’s adviser on IT in schools, says that many teachers are intimidated by the equipment and struggle to cope, and that children have a better understanding of how it works.
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07 Jan 08
Donna FryState schools spent £1 billion on cutting-edge information technology last year but 80 per cent of them are failing to make full use of it, according to experts.
Pupils now handle equipment worth thousands of pounds, with some using laptops, interactivpolicy training teaching technology teacherresources england
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Ewan McIntoshState schools spent £1 billion on cutting-edge information technology last year but 80 per cent of them are failing to make full use of it, according to experts.
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Ian YorstonThe Times reports that state schools spent £1 billion on cutting-edge ICT last year but the vast majority are failing to make full use of it. Apparently ICT is quite intimidating for some teachers - more so when children know more about it than they do..
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