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Bright New Future for UK ICT Classes?
Bright New Future for UK ICT Classes?
11 January 2012
In response to School ICT to be replaced by computer science programme and Michael Gove to scrap 'boring' IT lessons I'm very pleased with Michael Gove's announcement on scrapping the existing 'Information and Communication Technology' curriculum. I think this is a great step forward for young people and technology, and has the potential to increase […]
Pirate Party Germany Scores Historic Win
Pirate Party Germany Scores Historic Win
19 September 2011
Originally posted on the Pirate Party website. Tim Dobson – Pirate Party UK Education Spokesperson: On Sunday I was in Germany watching the Pirate Party movement making history again. The Pirate Party entered the Berlin State Parliament, gaining 14 seats after polling almost 9% of the vote. At the same time the liberal FDP, a […]
Eric Schmidt's criticism of UK education
Eric Schmidt's criticism of UK education
27 August 2011
In the week that teenagers received their GCSE results, Eric Schmidt has lambasted the UK education system, and I find much to agree with him on. The UK has a proud past of scientists and technological pioneers – the first computer wasn't built in Silicon Valley, or somewhere in China, but here in Manchester. However, […]
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