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The article focuses on the information and communications technology (ICT) curriculum in schools in England. Topics discussed include the problems of teaching Microsoft Word in schools in the old curriculum and not computer programs and database, teaching of programs, algorithms and debugging in the new curriculum, and the usage of educational technology by teachers. It mentions programs including Scratch, Microsoft Kodu Game Lab, and Minecraft, which are being taught to children in schools.

The article discusses the elimination of information and communications technology (ICT) curriculum from British schools by Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove as of March 2012. It notes that this is meant to allow integration of computer programming into the whole curriculum. Topics include the use of the visual programming language Kodu in schools, the special programming education computer Raspberry Pi, and the use of the programming language Scratch. INSET: TEACHING TO PROGRAM.

The article discusses computer education in British schools as of 2012, arguing that increased teaching of computer programming to children is necessary for the future of Great Britain's economy. It notes that Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has promoted a shift from information and communications technology (ICT) to computer science education. Issues including a gender gap in computer science, a lack of qualified teachers, and a drop in A-level computing students are mentioned.

The article offers information on how parents and teachers can help prevent the decline of female students taking up general certificate of secondary education (GCSE) computing course at A-level group in Great Britain. The author states that the minimal women hired in the technical sector is among the reasons of the decline of female students. Moreover, she states the problem can be addressed by parental support and motivation and assistance from teachers.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including "Let's face it, we all should be coders now" by Michael Shaw, "The only way out?," and "A levels can be a rude awakening," all from the March 9, 2012 issue.

The article offers news briefs of world as of February 11, 2014. Launch of the Hour of Code program to teach students about the basic concepts of computer programming by schools in Great Britain from March 3-9, 2014. Survey findings by the security firm Iron Mountain Inc. which reveals that data and security risks are major issues of information technology sector. A report by the Computing Technology Industry Association discusses the role of distributors in cloud computing.

The author reflects on the importance of digital literacy for both life and employability, focusing on how it is addressed in Great Britain's computing curriculum. He suggests a balance between emphasizing digital literacy and programming, stating that many young people are only familiar with the software they need.

The article reports on the move of the British government, which changed the country's computing curriculum to include programming and algorithm for children as young as five years old and remove software basic courses and presents the author's views on the issue.

The article offers information on the JPMorgan Chase Code for Good Challenge program, launched by JPMorgan Chase, which aims to bring together computer programming students to develop schemes to solve problems faced by nonprofit organizations in Great Britain.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author discusses his experience of introducing BBC Microcomputers (Micros) into classrooms in London, England, and organizing computer programming groups to give students access to educational technology.

The article offers news briefs related to information and communication technology (ICT) in Great Britain including the need by schools to offer computer programming among pupils, the use of satellite-navigation (sat-nav) by the Edinburgh City Council in Scotland in assisting special-needs pupils, and the lesson-capture software and mobile devices as the in demand technologies based from a survey.

A blog discussing the promotional video of a volunteer project to teach programming to 9 to 11 year-old children in Great Britain named Code Club is presented.

The article analyzes the reasons behind the decision of Internet service and software company Google Inc. to support and provide funding of 120,000 pounds to Code Club organization which works for encouraging school students to learn computer programming skills in Great Britain.

The article examines the dissolution of Great Britain's nation information technology (IT) curriculum and its implications for the country's technology sector. The author is afraid that secondary students will not develop needed information technology skills that could be used to promote the growth of a flagging British national economy. A perceived lack of enthusiasm among students for computer programming instruction is evaluated as well.

A list of courses related to information technology to be held in Great Britain is presented. An IT management course, titled "ITIL foundation," will be organized by Purple Griffon in London and Kendal from July 12-18, 2006. A computer networking course, titled "CCNA weekend boot camp," will by organized Networks Inc. in Milton Keynes. The computer programming course, titled "Introduction to Ajax," will be held from July 13-14, 2006 in Chester.

Discusses the offer of secure programming techniques to information technology undergraduates at Leeds University in Great Britain. Goal to address concern on impact of software vulnerabilities on security of computer systems.