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By Sally Watson
Published: 4 January 2002 11:59 GMT
The UK government will today announce 30 'launchpad' schools intended to become blueprints for the classroom of the future.
The £4m project will see every teacher given their own laptop, internet access, lesson-planning software and other high-tech teaching aids.
Launchpad schools will be expected to develop innovative classroom practices and work out the best use of new technologies. Education officials have hinted that the list of 30 will include struggling schools, as well as specialist institutions.
The 12-month pilot will kick off in September and if successful could see the scheme being rolled out nationwide. Education minister Estelle Morris hopes the use of computers and new software will help to reduce teaching workloads.
Last month, Prime Minster Tony Blair launched a £50m fund to boost online curriculum resources for schools.
Broadcasters will use the money to develop broadband content to help teachers and provide extra classroom resources.
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