IT education

Queen’s Speech: Government Targets Skills, Advanced Research, Online SafetyQueen’s Speech: Government Targets Skills, Advanced Research, Online Safety

Queen’s Speech: Government Targets Skills, Advanced Research, Online Safety

Government unveils ambitious raft of changes including a lifetime skills guarantee, an advanced research agency, online safety, and many more

4 years ago
Microsoft Offers Minecraft Education Edition To Schools And TeachersMicrosoft Offers Minecraft Education Edition To Schools And Teachers

Microsoft Offers Minecraft Education Edition To Schools And Teachers

Minecraft beta opens up so the game can help teachers and students explore ways to build and design a world

9 years ago
Microsoft, Google Back Royal Society ICT Teaching PushMicrosoft, Google Back Royal Society ICT Teaching Push

Microsoft, Google Back Royal Society ICT Teaching Push

Tech giants support Royal Society study into how to improve computer science teaching in schools

9 years ago
Ireland’s Technology Teachers Strike Over Funding CutsIreland’s Technology Teachers Strike Over Funding Cuts

Ireland’s Technology Teachers Strike Over Funding Cuts

Budget cuts blamed in Ireland as lecturers down tools and distrupt tech teaching to students

9 years ago
Code Club Pro Aims To Arm Teachers With Vital Computing SkillsCode Club Pro Aims To Arm Teachers With Vital Computing Skills

Code Club Pro Aims To Arm Teachers With Vital Computing Skills

Government and Google-backed organisation looks to boost computing skills of primary teachers

11 years ago
Computer Science Finally Becomes Core School Subject In BritainComputer Science Finally Becomes Core School Subject In Britain

Computer Science Finally Becomes Core School Subject In Britain

The government is to make Computer Science a core subject being taught in British schools

12 years ago
Open University Bids For Global Lead In Online EducationOpen University Bids For Global Lead In Online Education

Open University Bids For Global Lead In Online Education

The OU gathers online higher education courses from top UK universities for a global education push

12 years ago
BCS Wants 250 Schools For ICT Teaching NetworkBCS Wants 250 Schools For ICT Teaching Network

BCS Wants 250 Schools For ICT Teaching Network

350 schools will be invited to share teaching practices and materials as part of wider ICT education reforms

13 years ago
eBay Bids For Low Cost Raspberry PI Hit £2100eBay Bids For Low Cost Raspberry PI Hit £2100

eBay Bids For Low Cost Raspberry PI Hit £2100

A tiny computer that will be sold for just £20 later this month, is currently fetching bids worth thousands on…

13 years ago
Government Promises ICT Education BoostGovernment Promises ICT Education Boost

Government Promises ICT Education Boost

The government offers a review, but thee is no sign of coding on the National Curriculum

13 years ago
Liability Framework Missing From Security StrategyLiability Framework Missing From Security Strategy

Liability Framework Missing From Security Strategy

BCS says the. government strategy is a good overall vision, but lacks emphasis in key areas

13 years ago
Bring Computer Science To Schools, Says IndustryBring Computer Science To Schools, Says Industry

Bring Computer Science To Schools, Says Industry

Some of the biggest names in multi-media and IT want the government to kick IT education up a notch

13 years ago
Google’s Schmidt Slams Lack Of UK Tech EducationGoogle’s Schmidt Slams Lack Of UK Tech Education

Google’s Schmidt Slams Lack Of UK Tech Education

Britain is squandering its history of technological innovation, according to Google chairman Eric Schmidt

14 years ago