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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
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
Magalhães with uncertain future
After the formation of new Portuguese government and approaching of the next school year, the country still do not know if the 1st cycle students will continue to have access to Magalhães computers, distributed for free or at reduced cost. According … Continue reading
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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Francisco José Viegas criticizes use of computers in schools
In an interview to ionline, Francisco José Viegas criticizes the use of computers in classrooms, saying that everything is a “new richness phase completely degrading: we started with the folly of technology in putting computers in schools, in 2007, just … Continue reading
