MSc Dissertation
April 1999
University of Brighton

Internet Technology and Schools

Abstract
Introduction
Connecting to the Internet – the options
Connecting to the Internet – issues for schools
The School Network
"A Mosaic of Networks"
Impact on Education
Management, Maintenance and Planning
Conclusions
References
Appendix A    The Development of ICT in UK schools
Appendix B    Recent Public Initiatives for Multimedia Education in Schools
Appendix C    Wireless and Satellite Technology
Appendix D    Filtering
Some Useful Websites

• Cross-Platform Windows/Macintosh
• Curriculum Gateways
• Emulation Software
• Europe
• Filtering and Labelling
• Legacy Hardware
• Miscellaneous Links
• School Sites
• UK Government
• Virtual Teacher Centres – not UK Government
• Wireless networks