The next cluster of schools have started planning for their individual projects.
St Mary's - Elgin - Makaraka - Sonrise Christian have all had their parent project introduction evenings.
Numbers who have joined the project during this cluster roll out look to be high and it's great to see all who will be learning through their school.
Wainui Beach and Makauri will be having their parent evenings this week.
GOOD NEWS
the article below is from a recent news brief from Microsoft.
"$3 software suite aims to bridge digital divide
Microsoft will sell its new Student Innovation Suite for $3 to governments that subsidize student computers "
From eSchool News staff and wire service reports
To qualify, governments must supply computers meant for students' personal use, regardless of their manufacturer. The computers need not be new, Microsoft said, as long as they can run Windows XP. That means countries such as New Zealand, whose ambitious and ground-breaking Computers in Homes project aims to supply all New Zealand families who are socially and economically disadvantaged with a refurbished computer, an internet connection, relevant training, and technical support, also could be eligible.
This means that our Computer in Homes projects are being noticed Internationally and we will be able to enjoy Microsoft's software for awhile.
See http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=7069
for full article.
1 comment:
Computers in homes is an excellent opportunity for parents such as myself. I am grateful that this has been made available to me and to other parents and children. How Fabulous!!!
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