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Library project to boost Welsh ICT
A new initiative from the Welsh Assembly that links more than 50 public and academic libraries across the five counties of Greater Gwent is aiming to boost public uptake of ICT services. The Gateways to Learning Project, which is led by the University of Wales...
EU schools take broadband opportunity
More than two thirds of schools in the EU now use high-speed broadband internet, according to new research from the European Commission. In addition to the strong uptake of broadband, an overall 96% of schools are using the internet in some form. Despite the p...
New child protection plan launched
Children in the UK will be shown how to use ‘virtual police’ as authorities continue work to combat abuse online. The new “Thinkuknow” campaign from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) will focus on schools, foster homes and other youth environ...
e-Twinning continues progress
A conference on the European 'e-Twinning' programme last week celebrated the continued success of the scheme, which is described as a 'major instrument for school collaboration' with more than 11,300 participating schools. As the main initiative behind the Eur...
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