Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Educationalist questions way technology is used in schools

GOVERNMENTS ACROSS Europe are not doing enough to fund technology in schools, according to an Intel survey of teachers announced at the start of BETT, the world’s largest education technology exhibition taking place in London this week.

For the 600 exhibitors and the 30,000 expected visitors, it is a sobering reminder of the gap between what could be achieved and what is actually happening.

Some 98 per cent of teachers believe being able to use a computer is critical in preparing students for work, and 76 per cent are calling on their respective governments to do more.

In the bustling aisles of an exhibition that attracts teachers from around the world, innovation and creativity were a recurring theme. Read More

Courtesy: Irish Times

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