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Explores the projects undertaken by the Great Britain government to promote the use of high technology in education. Department for Education and Skills' funding of a project for producing digital course materials in six General Certificate of Secondary Education subjects; Establishment of the Regional Broadband Consortia to speed up Internet connections in schools. INSETS: The schools' experience.;The full picture.;Broadband projects, by Chris Johnston.;It's not school, but it works, by Ann Logan.

Focuses on the issue over the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education in Great Britain. Lack of confidence among teachers in the use of ICT in the classroom; Initiatives developed to help teachers gain confidence in the use of ICT; Number of teachers which have enrolled in the Teacher Training Agency's Initial Teacher Training Institutions since 1998; Importance for teachers to have access to resources and equipment.

Focuses on the British Educational Technology & Training Show held in London, England on January 10-13, 2001. Focus on innovations in information and communication technology (ICT) in schools; Round-up of technology products featured at the show according to subject category; English; Maths; Science; Design and technology; Modern languages; ICT; Religious education; Music; Training. INSETS: Speed is the key, by Maureen McTaggart.;Facts and figures from the TTA..

Presents an update on the use of Internet and other technology in education. Progress of the National Grid for Learning which aims to link every British school to the Internet by 2002; Features of Web sites created by teachers; Teacher training programs focused on information and communications technology (ITC); Community collaboration in teaching ITC. INSET: ICT in Practice Awards..

Investigates the role of good content for the cyberschool generation in Great Britain. Key elements to the successful use of information and communication technology (ICT) in schools; Companies committed to producing high-quality educational content; Department for Education and Employment (DFEE)-funded ICT projects; ICT spending in schools; Information on several educational Web sites. INSETS: Down the line;Learnfree.co.uk, by Susan Young;Channel vision, by Debbie Davis.

The article discusses the benefits of cloud computing for educational purposes, noting that a growing number of schools are using the technology to access software and services online. Benefits of cloud computing covered by the author include cost efficiency, ability to share resources among students, parents, and education officials, and simplicity for IT (information technology) management.

The article examines the educational value of 3D (three-dimensional) printing, which fabricate solid plastic and metal objects. It notes that the British government has included 3D printing in the new computing curriculum that will be implemented in September 2014 while the Department for Education has funded a pilot project that gave printers to 21 schools. Teacher training and costs are also discussed.

The article looks at efforts to incorporate the arts into STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. Particular attention is given to STEM to STEAM, an initiative from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) that adds art to the STEM field. Information is also provided on "From STEM to STEAM: Using Brain-Compatible Strategies to Integrate the Arts," a book by David Sousa and Tom Pilecki which examines how teachers can accept the educational benefits of art in STEM lessons.

The article presents information on the use of computer and video games in education. The author looks at the use of the computer game "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" in math education, gamification, and the free online game resource Zondle. The article also discusses resources for students with special educational needs (SEN) INSET: CASE STUDY.

The article focuses on the utilization of report-writing software by British teachers. It says that teachers write end-of-term reports yearly, which is a high pressure-activity, that's why they rely on software that provides faster, easier, and accurate solutions. They use software such as ReportPlus, which uses compact disc (CD)-based systems, and Report King, which does not use a statement bank. Software offers students an idea on what curricula they were good at or should pay attention to.

The article focuses on the significance of using interactive books by teachers and students in various schools in Great Britain. According to John Trushell, a principal lecturer at the University of East London who had conducted extensive research on the use of interactive books in education, that the best offer cued on animation and sound effects. It also notes that one of the biggest benefits of interactive books is the ability for users to control the depth and direction of their learning.

The article focuses on the importance and contribution of online teaching offered in elementary education in Great Britain to elevate literacy levels. It features the live online lessons in Netherthong Primary, in which entire activities are conducted through the Internet. It mentions blog sites used by Kirklees Primary schools for home activities including St Dughall and Snowy Days. Furthermore, class blog sites induced writing progress for sixth year pupils at Heathfield County Primary School.

The article focuses on the possible efforts to be made by teachers in order to improve information and communication technologies (ICT) knowledge among students with reduced budget from the government in Great Britain. It says that teacher can conduct online training and support to students with the use of blogs, forums, and webchats and podcasts. It also mentions that schools should also consider the use of free open source content and tools such as OpenOffice and other learning platform.

The article focuses on the use of the interactive hand-held technology to be able to ensure student's engagement in classroom activities in Southampton, England. The learner-response technology has been considered as one method to assess children's learning. Sarah Roughton, a class teacher at Moorlands Primary, proves the efficiency and convenience of using the Promethean ActivExpresion system in learning.

The article discusses the benefits associated with cloud computing for schools. Cloud computing entails transferring resources, like electronic mail (email), storage, and applications, from hardware to the online world. The process can help schools save money on their energy bills and expand their information and communication (ICT) resources more easily. It also offers protection against hardware failure and can make the school resources to be accessible from any computer.

The article focuses on the impact of the use of biometric technology on various schools in England. It mentions the usage of the faceREGISTER system at the Leventhorpe School which helps the school to improve the attendance of sixth-formers. It says the use of fingerprint biometric system in the canteen of the Valley School which helps parents to monitor the food that children's eat. However, criminologists Emmeline Taylor argues that use of biometric system invade the security of the pupils. INSETS: What to look for;Biometric providers.

The article offers information on the utilization of 3D technology in Abbey School in Reading, Berkshire, England for viewing human organs. Kathryn Macaulay, school's deputy head, is very positive about the huge potential of using 3D for children and teachers. The school is applying an Optoma 3D-ready projector and a laptop lent by Texas Instruments Inc. and XpanD active 3D glasses amounting to 60 pounds for pair. INSETS: 3D in design and technology;Kathryn Macaulay's tips for using 3D.

The article discuses the integration of tablet computers to education which is commonly applied to the interactive whiteboard (IWB). It mentions various advantages of the tablet including its functional portability, wireless connectivity, and flexibility. It states that although the tablet is expensive and its stylus is prone to misplacement, several teachers still prefer the said computer. It offers tips on purchasing tablets including the verification of the software which fits the tablet.

The article discusses the problem of teachers in Great Britain who are becoming victims of cyberbullying by their students. A survey by the Teacher Support Network found that 17% of teachers had experienced mobile phone, email, and internet bullying. It is suggested that the school's conduct on cyberbullying be reviewed by teachers to confront this issue. The article recommends contacting the web site's provider or manager of where the offending material is and ask them to remove it.

The article presents a range of computer security options that schools can employ to protect themselves from emerging threats particularly on the data projector theft due to the increasing presence of new technology. It was stated that data projectors are one of the main targets of criminals because it is concealable, removable, available, valuable, and enjoyable. An array of security products and anti-theft programs are being rolled out across schools and local education authorities. INSETS: The human cost;Selectamark;SmartWater.

Features information and communications technology (ICT) materials for use by schools and teachers in Great Britain. Integration of educational software and online media; Educational online services; Online delivery of computer software.

Offers a guide on summer courses and ideas to improve students and teachers in Great Britain. Playing for Success program of the Department for Education and Employment; Grants provided by the New Opportunities Fund; List of educational activity centers and activities.

Focuses on the information and communications technology training program for teachers by the New Opportunity Fund (NOF) in Great Britain. Issues and challenges raised by the NOF program; Areas covered by the NOF training; Percentage of teachers finding the program useful. INSET: Isle of Man leads the laptop revolution..

Examines the worth of expenditures in information and communications technology (ICT) in British schools. Increase in the number of computers in classrooms; Growth of exhibitors in the British Education and Training Technology Show; Improvement in ICT funding.

Discusses the emergence of Internet television in Great Britain. Convenience of Internet television for providing Internet access to individuals who do not own a personal computer; Comparison with how computers surf the information superhighway. INSETS: Guidelines for TV-based e-services.;What's available on your TV..

Focuses on services and programs aimed at increasing access to high technology education tools in Great Britain. Program of Microsoft UK to encourage parents to become more interactive with schools' education programs; Web site introduced by Bromcom featuring attendance records and grades.

Examines how schools in Great Britain can adapt an information and communication technology (ICT) program without overspending. How ICT expenditure can affect a school's budget; Concerns for schools in planning and managing an ICT budget; Role of managed service in dealing with ICT.

Presents an overview of what has been achieved and what still needs to be addressed on the National Grid for Learning (NGFL). Vision of the Government for Great Britain's schools by 2002; Remarks from Michael Wills, the minister for schools information and communications technology (ICT); Three big issues surrounding the NGFL. INSETS: On the training ground;Call for good content.

Presents various information and communications technology (ICT) and outdoors activities for students during the summer season in Great Britain. Details on the ICT-related activities offered by theme parks; Features of the trips to Disneyland Paris in France organized by Study Experiences company; Educational trip of Tony O'Donovan, IT co-ordinator at Eltham Hill Secondary School. INSET: What does what.

Focuses on the debate over integrated learning systems in Great Britain. Computer-based learning system designed to help children develop specific skills; Investment costs; Part of a balanced information and communication technology program; Importance of teacher involvement. INSET: What the market has to offer..

Discusses the strategies of Apple Computer Incorporated, Research Machines and Acorn Computer for the education market. Specific challenges of computer-assisted instruction; Marketing schemes; Network support; Establishment of their corporate names in the education market.

The article focuses on the importance of reducing information and communication technologies (ICT) energy consumption in schools. Microsoft UK education marketing manager Ray Fleming says that a school can save almost 20-40 dollars each year for every computer by switching on the energy-saving mode of each unit. It states that using thin-clients can be an efficient alternative since they do not have hard disk drives and almost all the information resources are stored in the server.

The article offers information about the annual BETT educational technology show to be held at Olympia in London, England on January 11-14, 2006.

The article focuses on the fast phase of technological innovations in the telecommunications industry in Great Britain. The author states that the difficulty of writing about new technology is its unreliable existence in the competing industry. In addition, voice over Internet protocol is compared to the use of a mobile phone than a fixed line in terms of sound quality and reliability.

Focuses on developments regarding computer displays. Changes in monitor technology; Replacement of the bulky picture tube monitor by flat-screen displays, which use much less desk space; Use of liquid-crystal display (LCD) technology; Development of the Thin Film Transistor which solved many of the problems with LCD technology.

Describes the new Portege 3500 prototype notebook and tablet personal computer from Toshiba Corp. Dimension of the computer; Distinct features of the technology; Usability of the notebook machine.

Features various educational technology displayed at BETT show in Great Britain. Design of the biometric system developed by RM; Advantage of the utilization of the registration system from Vericool; Prototype of the interactive drawing tool Moovl by Nesta Futurelab.

Discusses the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education in Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills' efforts to encourage schools to build ICT into the fabric of the curriculum; Role of teachers in ICT development; Technological innovations in education; Introduction of innovative software at the 2005 BETT Show in Olympia, London.

Focuses on the Great Britain government's drive towards interactive whiteboards. Security problems facing schools; Increase of data projector theft.

Focuses on the guidance needed by teachers in Great Britain in using interactive whiteboards. Use of digital technology by teachers; Results of a research conducted by Economic and Social Research Council.

Features the CD-ROM MediaStage for media studies. Specifications; Applications; Contact information.

Reports on the impact of information technology to students enrolling in universities and colleges in Great Britain. Increase in expenditures on information technology; Results of the recent survey by the Universities and Colleges Information System Association on the percentage rate of students who personally own computers; Demand of students to access on computer networks.

Evaluates DVD camcorders. Hitachi DZ-MV580; Panasonic VDR-M50; Sony DCR-DVD201.

Compares the benefits of using paper and electronic media in Great Britain. Factors that contribute to the inaccessibility of electronic books; Description of an electronic paper; Mechanism of the Librié 1000-EP.

Focuses on the cost spent of getting rid from the peripheral clutter of desktop personal computers in England. Features of a super-slim liquid crystal displays; Inclusion of a Pentium processor; Memory of the computer in megabytes.

Focuses on the benefits of using management software over traditional pen-and-paper record keeping for teachers. Accuracy of management software; Tool for monitoring; Savings in the use of the management software.

Focuses on the instructional materials for information and communication technology teachers in Great Britain. Promotion of wireless technology by Rockdirect with Pegasus CTS laptop computer; Usefulness of Managed Assessment Portfolio System by Tag Learning; Service cost of BT Learning Center.

Focuses on the organization of the BETT educational technology show in London, England. Insights into information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives and practice; Development of networking, e-learning and online courses; Use of ICT to improve teaching, learning, school management and administration.

Cites ways on how to protect the computer hard drive from viruses, worms and trojan horse. Use of built-in security features; Importance of backing-up all files; Utilization of anti-virus software.

Reports on the increase in the number of web sites offering cheap access to teaching materials. Information and communications technology's provision of a link between home and school; Accessibility of free services and subscription services; Enumeration of free web sites.