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While many lament that new surveyors are entering the profession with insufficient mathematical skills or drive, this is not true of the surveying graduates at the University of Puerto Rico [...]

Just when it was hard to imagine things getting any tougher for the manufacturing sector, along comes the news that not one, but two major record companies -- EMI and [...]

As technology improves and becomes more widespread, the gap between home and school is disappearing. Students can learn online with various types of software, and parents can access their children's school through the school's Intranet. The issues and innovations surrounding information and communication technology (ICT) are analyzed explored.

Educational software scheme have proved the importance of learning technology on teaching success. Publishers of educational software ensure content is national curriculum based while fun to learn.

More and more schools are purchasing educational materials directly from online suppliers, allowing simple upgrading and constant awareness of the latest developments in information technology.

Different courses and websites are explored, offering advice for continued learning in the field of information and communication technology during the summer break.

Issues concerning ways of enhancing teachers' training and education in Great Britain are discussed. Particular attention is given to teacher training programs involving the use of computers and laptops, as well as public libraries to update teachers' professional standards.

Issues concerning information technology expenditure in schools are discussed, with focus on the efficiency and the application of the resources. It is emphasized that whilst the focus so far has been on purchasing, it now needs to be shifted toward using the resources acquired.

British schools are taking part in government plans to increase the use of computers in schools by connecting to the National Grid for Learning. Some 15% of the funds contributed to the National Grid for Learning are going to be used to develop or buy new educational software. There is evidence more schools are investing in software rather than relying on the free software which came with the hardware. Some observers point out teachers need to be trained on computers in order to choose the best type of software and they should be able to try the software before making a purchase.

The UK government is funding information technology training for teachers. Each teacher is being given 450 pounds sterling in order to become trained in information and communications technology (ICT). Teachers have been asked to identify their needs after studying the information produced by the Teachers Training Agency. Each subject and type of school will have its own ICT requirements. A study of a number of secondary schools in Scotland found 35% of teachers declared no understanding of Windows 95. A list of ICT training providers in the UK is included.

There has long existed a dichotomy between the education of spatial scientists and the real-world application of that science. Regardless of the field of specialization, grounding in the concepts of [...]