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Kids bypass school internet security controls
A security vendor survey has revealed widespread access to inappropriate web content at school, highlighting a need to do more to protect pupils...
Computer for every child programme kicks off
The importance of technology in learning is highlighted by the government's plans to ensure every student has a computer and broadband access.
Teachers need to use more tech
Schools have invested more into their ICT systems this year than ever before, but teachers are slow to adopt the technologies in the classroom.
Stockport College signs £1.4m IT deal
Stockport College to become UK’s first ‘College of the Future’ in £100m project.
Liverpool virtualises computer science storage
The University of Liverpool department has taken on new storage management software to migrate away from its existing direct-attached storage...
City University goes high speed
New deal with ntl: Telewest will connect 15,000 students and 2,500 staff with a high speed network.
Schools get SMS for alerts
An open source mobile messaging module will allow schools and universities to send out text messages as reminders or alerts.
Becta, open source and education: Too little, too late?
Inertia, fear of the unknown and agreements with vendors have lead to slow adoption of open source and free software in UK schools.
Parents want text updates on students
Parents want to know more about their children’s progress in classroom, and believe tech can help that.
Teachers split over web use in classrooms
A new survey suggests students and teachers disagree about how useful the internet is as a learning tool.
BCS slams IT degree funding cuts
But the government has defended its decision not to mark IT as a subject important to the public interest.
Next generation of OLPC laptop unveiled
The new XO laptop will feature dual touchscreens and a $75 target price.
Low-cost computing gets professional for Afghan school
Low-cost thin client computing technology has helped a women's business school in Kandahar, Afghanistan bulk up its IT offering, while keeping...
'Ropey' IT puts student funding at risk
The students’ union has criticised poor procedures and IT for late allowance payments that are putting the education of thousands at risk.
Leicester College unifies comms
The further education institution is converging its voice and data network across multiple sites to support its e-strategy over the next five...
High-tech gadgets crack down on exam cheats
Education authorities are turning to security devices to help combat students cheating in examinations.
Open source group slams education body Becta
The Open Source Consortium has come out swinging against the government’s education IT advisor, saying their move away from proprietary software...
National IT academy launches
The National Skills Academy for IT looks to recruit and train more IT pros for the sector.
Teachers losing confidence in tech skills
A new report shows that fewer teachers feel 'competent' with technology in the classroom.
Your views: Why students avoid IT
Last week, we asked IT PRO readers why students don’t study IT – apparently it’s dull, kids these days are lazy and there are not enough jobs.
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