Minister O'Keeffe announces free online encyclopedias for 4,000 schools
The country's 4,000 schools are to get free access to online versions of the popular Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book as part of an e-Learning initiative announced today by the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe TD.
The online encyclopedias use text, video clips, three-dimensional simulations, research aids and other new media in presenting information to students.
Announcing the online move, 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.
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