Finding a school without any computers in Britain these days is rare. Most schools have computers and broadband connectivity, some even have wireless broadband. However, it is one school that has caught the eye of education boards across Europe.
A school from Islay, the most southern island of the Inner Hebrides (Scotland) may have revolutionised the way we teach at school with use of advanced technology and broadband connectivity.
Islay High School has provided ultra-light, compact laptops to all 245 pupils at the school. These laptops are more powerful and expensive than your average laptop, consisting of the latest software, multi media applications and technology.
The laptops aren’t used for just broadband internet and web design classes, but also the way the teachers teach and classes are held. The laptops are used as the pupils jotters, even out of school, the pupils can do their homework and email it to their teacher. The use of wireless broadband and new technology, this school has seen productivity rates of the pupils increase at a great rate.
The funding has come from the Scottish Executive’s Schools of Ambition programme which began in 2005 by then First Minister Jack McConnell.
The great success has come as a big surprise for the island considering the fact that none of the islands households had a computer in it or any broadband available. Giving the pupils access to broadband is a great opportunity for them to learn about the world and help learn about their subjects.
This programme doesn’t just stop at benefits of having new technology or broadband internet, it also helping cut costs and paper waste. By having an almost paperless environment, the school can save on many school items used by the pupils like jotters, pencils etc.
This school is a great example of the way forward for education in schools and brings some fun into doing your homework.
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