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Business needs are no longer dominating the creation of future technology; Education is fast becoming one of the top sectors where technology is being developed to meet a new audience with different needs.

Schools, Universities and education bodies are starting to reap the rewards of new software, hardware and applications that can not only simplify the administration process but also assist learning in the classroom. As a consequence of this investment and interest in improving technology provision, more and more information is becoming available on how this technology can be implemented and best used.

The following pages are designed to give an insight into some of the hot technology issues being discussed and to provide an overview of how technology can best assist the education sector.

Teaching Technology Teachers

With today's students preparing themselves for a place in a global marketplace that is simultaneously cohesive and competitive, the benefits of incorporating technology into the UK's education system cannot be underestimated.

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Fulfilling the Potential
Mobile Phone Bullying Survey 2005
The Horizon Report 2006
Macworld Education Solutions Guide
DFES - Anti-Bullying Alliance Evaluation
Information and Communications Technology
DFES - Teaching and Learning

The Factoids

How do schools presently use databases?

Field of use Percentage using databases
Office
87%
Classroom
80%
Teacher Admin
48%
Other
16%

Database usage in curricular areas in school?

Curricular area Percentage using databases
ICT
96%
English
7%
Maths
27%
Science
57%
Geography
39%
History
46%
Music
7%
Arts
11%
Other
18%