Question reference: S1W-02428
- Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 9 November 1999
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Current status: Answered by Sam Galbraith on 10 December 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to ensure that all primary and secondary teachers are fully trained in information technology.
Answer
£23 million will be spent in Scotland by the New Opportunities Fund (NOF) to offer training to every teacher and school librarian in the use of ICT in their subject area.In addition the Scottish Executive has commissioned a training course aimed at helping primary headteachers plan and manage ICT.