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Business needs are no longer dominating the creation of future technology; Education is fast becoming one of the top sectors where technology is being developed to meet a new audience with different needs.
Schools, Universities and education bodies are starting to reap the rewards of new software, hardware and applications that can not only simplify the administration process but also assist learning in the classroom. As a consequence of this investment and interest in improving technology provision, more and more information is becoming available on how this technology can be implemented and best used.
The following pages are designed to give an insight into some of the hot technology issues being discussed and to provide an overview of how technology can best assist the education sector.
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The Factoids
How do schools presently use databases?
| Field of use | Percentage using databases |
|---|---|
| Office | 87% |
| Classroom | 80% |
| Teacher Admin | 48% |
| Other | 16% |
Database usage in curricular areas in school?
| Curricular area | Percentage using databases |
|---|---|
| ICT | 96% |
| English | 7% |
| Maths | 27% |
| Science | 57% |
| Geography | 39% |
| History | 46% |
| Music | 7% |
| Arts | 11% |
| Other | 18% |
















