BECTA Survey Shows Schools Spending ICT Budget on “Kit” not Software

According to the latest BECTA Survey on the use of the Harnessing Technology Grant schools are needing to buy computers (especially laptops) to replace old ones as well as updating wireless and wired access in schools.

The survey also shows that just 12% more schools got a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) in 2008/9 and the government is unlikely to meet its target for all schools having one by 2010.

See here for more details:

http://partners.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=rh&catcode=_re_rp_02&rid=17153

Help Wanted!

We are really keen to find out from you what is going on with your ICT budget.

Is it bigger or smaller than last year?

What are your spending priorities for this academic year?

Are you supplementing the budget with PTA contributions/LA funds?

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