Next generation learning
Press information
Press releases from the campaign are available here. The news page highlights relevant technology news.
If you are a journalist, or have a specific query about any of the press releases, contact Francesca Rivett-Carnac in the campaign press office on 020 7299 8760.
Press releases
Do you know your Facebook from your Bebo?
23 June 2008
A new guide will help parents, teachers and lecturers learn about the potential benefits of social networking and how to manage the risks.
Young People and Social Networking Services provides a comprehensive guide to social networking services such as Facebook and Bebo.
The report was compiled by Childnet International and funded by Becta. Find out more from the press release.
Discounted prices for online resources
7 May 2008
Primary and secondary schools now have access to trusted, high-quality online resources at a specially negotiated discount rate.
Find out more about JISC Collections for Schools from the Becta press release.
Help for local authorities to improve online safety
9 April 2008
A free training and support scheme has been launched to help local authorities protect children and learners when they are online.
Read the press release on the Becta website.
Becta launches Next Generation Learning campaign
15 January 2008
The overwhelming majority of parents believe new technology helps their children learn - yet just one in five schools are using it to the full.
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FE Minister Bill Rammell MP endorses Next Generation Learning campaign
10 January 2008
The minister’s speech from the campaign reception on 10 January 2008.
References
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