E-Skills UKand the Parliamentary IT
Committee (Pitcom) launched their IT competition for primary school
students this week, in partnership with the Institution of
Engineering and Technology.
The
Made IT Happen competition is for nine- to 11-year-olds, and
asks schools to use technology such as the internet, cameras or
interactive posters to describe how they would change an aspect of
their community for the better.
Possible issues to tackle include bullying, littering and the
environment. Judges will be looking for student-led entries that
show initiative and imagination and make the most of students'
technology skills.
Help and guidelines are available on
E-Skills' website, and the
winning schools will get cash prizes at a ceremony in the Houses of
Parliament. The closing date for entries is 13 July 2008.
Andrew Miller, Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston and
Chairman of
Pitcom said, "It is amazing what young people can do when they
are given access to technology. 'Make IT Happen 2008' gives us an
opportunity to recognise and celebrate the best of this work."
Karen Price, CEO of E-Skills UK said, "Technology increasingly
underpins every aspect of our daily lives and can bring many
benefits. We believe that that this year's challenge will encourage
young people to use their technology skills while thinking about
how they could make their world a better place to live in."
Robin McGill, chief executive at the Institution of Engineering
and Technology said, "Make IT Happen raises awareness of the
excellent work being undertaken in many of the UK's primary schools
to help young people develop an understanding of technology."