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Information Society in the eyes of political parties
According to the iGOV news site, the Association for the Promotion and Development of the Information Society (APDSI) discussed with political parties, proposals for the developing of the Information Society, just days before the national election. In education, Carlos Patrão, from Bloco de Esquerda, defends the implementation of ICT in schools, but suggests that this “should be done through laboratories in schools and … Continue reading
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Sócrates explains Magalhães distribution programme to children
The Portuguese Socialist leader, José Sócrates was interrupted by a student who thanked him for delivering Magalhães computers. Doing campaign, in the North of the country, the candidate for prime minister replied that the government distributed Magalhães computers so that “in the future”, students could handle “well with the Information and Communication Technologies”. Source: Sapo.pt Read more [...]
Elementary students involved in technological mega event
The second meeting of technology (II Encontro tecnológico), organized by the autarchy of Barcelos, predicts the participation of more than three thousand 1st cycle students accompanied by Magalhães computers. According to the newspaper Destak, 3rd and 4th grade students, from Barcelos elementary schools, will be in permanent contact with computers, internet and online games, between 23 and 27 May. … Continue reading
JP Sá Couto receives incentives after tax fraud
According to Agência Financeira, the company that produces Magalhães computers received “tax incentives relative to the year 2009, when the company was a defendant in a case of tax fraud, according to a list published by the Ministry of Finance”. JP Sá … Continue reading
Portugal and Bolivia signed an agreement for the spread of ICT
The Portuguese government signed, on Friday, an agreement with the Bolivian government for the spread of ICT in schools. According to the newspaper Público, the agreement signed in La Paz was attended by the governing bodies of both countries, including … Continue reading
