Another key area of discussion was how to help those less privileged than themselves these students were accustomed to using a computer for educational purposes at school and at home and had been in touch electronically for the past year. They applauded moves to keep schools open for long hours as community ICT resources, but drew attention to the problems of vandalism and organised theft that stood in the way in some countries. Many of the students were prepared to accept at least some responsibility for helping their less able peers to become computer literate, recognising that in helping others they would also be strengthening their own understanding. The work with students is part of an international OECD project, ICT and the Quality of Learning. The balance and awareness within the views the students expressed was itself justification for them to become more overtly part of the decision-making process although one, in a moment of candour, indicated that they had not really expected their views to be taken seriously.
Growth is still generally good and fears of a recession are exaggerated.
A mild short-term dip in the U.S. is likely, but other economies, particularly in Europe, will perform well. A recession, if it comes, will be severe and global. Current results Previous results All rights reserved.