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Academic year starts without Magalhães computers
According to the newspaper Diário de Notícias, the distribution of Magalhães computers will be suspended in this school year. The president of the National Confederation of Parents (Confap), Albino Almeida, confirms that he has been informed by local boards of education … Continue reading
Magalhães was an “unnecessary political design”
The sociologist Antonio Barreto said yesterday that the computer Magalhães was an “unnecessary political design”. During a dinner-debate sponsored by the Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications (APDC), Barreto emphasized that “the commitment was more important in educational content” … Continue reading
Research on health implications will be extended to the use of Magalhães laptops
An investigation carried out by the Department of Production and Systems at the University of Minho concluded that the inappropriate use of laptops has health implications, especially in the neck, lower back and wrists, according to a newspaper SOL. The … Continue reading
Foundation’s Future still undecided
The government has met operators and members of the Foundation for Mobile Communications (FCM) to determine the role that the Foundation holds to the programme ‘e.escola’. According to Jornal de Negócios, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications has been … Continue reading
Minister considers that effort is more needed than computers
The Minister of Education and Science, Nuno Crato, argues that “more than computers or interactive whiteboards, what is most lacking is commitment and effort in schools”, told to Lusa news agency, according to the information published in Tek Sapo. In addition to the “effort” mentioned, Crato also mentioned the need for more discipline and respect … Continue reading
