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06/01/2010
Schools Gain Access To Online Encyclopedia
The State's 4,000 schools are to get free access to online versions of the Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book as part of an initiative announced today by the Government.
Announcing the measure Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe said the online encyclopedias use text, video clips, three-dimensional simulations, research aids and other new media in presenting information to students.
Minister O'Keeffe said: "Making these encyclopedias available online to schools free of charge demonstrates our commitment to providing digital reference content to teachers and students in a way that encourages learning through technology.
"The range of information available to schools through these encyclopedias will enrich students' learning experience and deepen their knowledge of the sciences, humanities, arts and other areas."
The Encyclopedia Britannica is the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print and was first published between 1768 and 1771 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The online version has more than 120,000 articles and is updated regularly. It has daily features, updates and links to news reports from The New York Times and the BBC.
(DW/BMcC)
Announcing the measure Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe said the online encyclopedias use text, video clips, three-dimensional simulations, research aids and other new media in presenting information to students.
Minister O'Keeffe said: "Making these encyclopedias available online to schools free of charge demonstrates our commitment to providing digital reference content to teachers and students in a way that encourages learning through technology.
"The range of information available to schools through these encyclopedias will enrich students' learning experience and deepen their knowledge of the sciences, humanities, arts and other areas."
The Encyclopedia Britannica is the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print and was first published between 1768 and 1771 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The online version has more than 120,000 articles and is updated regularly. It has daily features, updates and links to news reports from The New York Times and the BBC.
(DW/BMcC)
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