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The following is a summary list of ways in which schools are using ICT to communicate (interactively)
across the media‐space. This is a small list and the possibilities are endless, only limited by the
imagination of teachers and the cost of ICT.
 Computerised attendance checks and follow ups.

 ‘Cash‐less’ schools that utilize stored value cards that enable parents to track student
expenditure and activities

 Electronic message displays in the school foyer.
 Joint teacher/parent/student workshops on computer‐based learning.

 Accredited computer courses for all members of the school community.
 Presentational software displays by students/parents.
 Software programs especially for use by parents of children with special educational needs.

 Software — huge, easily obtained choice of educational CD‐ROMs for home use, to reinforce
what has been taught in school.
 Independent information, advice and support lines for parents, education centres and shops.

 Educational websites specifically for parents and students, many with downloadable worksheets
and activities (see inside back cover).

 Involvement in online school events and debates.

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