It's generally perceived as cheap as chips and has passionate advocates but is open source software (OSS) something your school should be considering? Here Greg Adams looks at the pros and cons. Licensed software, the products you buy from the likes of Microsoft and Adobe, has dominated the computer industry for many years. For a number of...   more

You liked the 10 new tools in the last issue so much, by popular demand, here are some others you could try. If you're looking for a way to create and store simple tests online (fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice, that sort of thing) Practicowl could be the answer. It seems fairly easy to use. You need to register – but don't forget...   more

Organising an activity that uses ICT is easy, the challenge lies in proving it actually improves learning outcomes for students, writes Deidre Senior. Over the last few years I have seen what ICT does for students: it engages them; it enriches learning experiences; it allows connections to be made that couldn't happen otherwise. For many, it...   more

Microsoft recently unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 7. What's it like? Is it any good? Should your school upgrade? Marc Clarke investigates – and likes what he sees. If you'd asked me earlier this year whether I'd be writing an article about Windows 7 I would have laughed at you. "I'm a Mac guy," I'd have said. "Get lost!" ...   more