Kipper ties no, cyberspace yes: the Open University takes to the Internet and goes global

Article Abstract:

The Open University's (OU) Knowledge Media Institute at its campus in Milton Keynes, England, makes extensive use of latest information technology. This is part of a 10 million pounds sterling programme launched in 1995 to promote new teaching technologies. There are now around 30 OU courses involving computing in some way, with around 50,000 students being required to use a computer. Around half of these must also access networks. However, some observers fear that the OU's use of information technology will gradually exclude students who cannot afford latest computer equipment.

Management, Services, Open University, Distance education

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Shame, blame, acclaim

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UK schools inspectorate Ofsted was extremely critical of Erpingham primary school in Norfolk when it made an inspection in 1995, labelling it as a failing school. However, this school has been able to rapidly improve its performance, and is now being used as an example for others. At the time of the initial inspection, a significant minority of pupils were not reaching approved standards in writing and numeracy, and teaching was deemed to be of poor quality. Staff have worked very hard to improve standards, and have been assisted by parents and the local community.

Standards, Elementary schools

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Physics first aid

Article Abstract:

There has been a decline in the number of applicants for undergraduate places to study physics at many of the UK's universities. This corresponds with a fall in the number of students sitting A-level physics examinations, from almost 50,000 in 1989 to just over 32,000 in 1996. Many of the best students are now choosing business studies and psychology instead of languages, engineering and physics. The Institute of Physics is now instigating a research project to assess the subject at A-level.

Study and teaching, Physics

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