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Schools fight knife crime with anonymous SMS
Mobile users will be able to report crimes without fear of retribution thanks to an anonymous SMS text service provided by Crimestoppers.
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.
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.
Most schools use CCTV to watch students
A survey of teachers has shown most schools use surveillance cameras to improve security and monitor students.
Tech key to education, says minister
UK leads use of IT in schools, Jim Knight has said, as he launches a new government plan to keep up with the pace of change.
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.
Irish schools' network gains web access security
Heanet completes deployment of Fortinet web filtering and anti-virus appliances to protect 800,000 school users in Ireland.
Schools finally get access to open source
After years of negotiating, open source providers have won a new agreement with Becta.
Education body fails to justify Vista upgrade
Becta report on the use of Microsoft products in UK schools and colleges, and finds little reason to support investment in upgrades to Vista and...
Education Roundup: Schools get IT makeovers
Motorola provides wireless technology to a Cheshire school, while Withernsea High School cuts down on its server power consumption.
Stockton backs up schools with hosted service
The local authority is protecting school staff and student data with storage-as-a-service deal.
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.
New two-factor authentication scheme launched
Low-tech alternative to chip and PIN already has card issuers, banks, schools and councils interested.
Building Schools programme awards ICT contract
£23m deal to update education infrastructure in South Tyneside and Gateshead region.
Becta takes Microsoft battle to the EC
The European Commission has been asked to probe the computer technology company over its schools deal.
Dell equips Glasgow schools with IT in £15.5 million project
Glasgow City Council has teamed up with Dell to beef up the technology its teachers and learners have at their disposal. <br/>
Oldham schools learn the benefits of videoconferencing
The council is working with Codian and LifeSize to build 'bridges for learning' that take advantage of leading-edge videoconferencing technologies.
IT procurement for schools is 'unstructured'
The Government should review IT procurement for schools says government select committee.
Welsh schools' email goes open source
UK's largest educational open source email system, serving 40,000 users, is launched in Carmarthenshire.
Education Roundup: Schools use new web tools
This week, Preston College trials web-based enrolment software, online training programme iTeach launches, Shireland expands its portal provision,...