Lets Get On- Offers Free Classes and Support to Enjoy the Benefits of the Internet

Spearheaded by the Scottish Government and galvanised by partner organisations, the Let’s Get On campaign is a concerted effort to help people from all walks of life to get connected and take advantage of the benefits of the digital age. 

Libraries, clubs and community organisations across Scotland are supporting the Let’s Get On campaign and offering people the opportunity to join classes and support groups, showing them how to get online and use the internet to their advantage.

Find out about free classes in Dundee at www.letsgeton.scot

Progress with Software and Hardware Upgrades in Dundee Schools

At the Council Meetings on Monday 31st October, there were reports to consider from Ged Bell, Head of the Information Technology (IT) Division of the Council. 


Rightly, he and his team were praised for the excellent work it had undertaken to facilitate the move of council staff to Dundee House over the summer.


I thought that it was also important to clarify how far IT investment was reaching into our schools. To maximise readiness for the world of work and further education, it's clearly important that our school pupils are learning on current versions of software running on up to date computers.


In answer to my questions, Ged Bell confirmed that almost all classrooms in our schools had been provided with an electronic whiteboard, data projector and desktop computer. After the meeting, in an email, he also confirmed that 98% of Schools' PCs have Windows 7 installed and this will reach 100% by the Christmas break.  


This impressive achievement has been the result of a continuing investment in IT in our schools.

First Click Courses in Broughty Ferry & Dundee

Using computers and the internet is easier than you think. You can join a beginners' course and have a go using a computer for yourself.

Free short courses are starting soon at libraries in Dundee.

To find out about courses available ring:

Freephone 08000 150 950

8am to 10pm, 7 days a week

To book a place in Broughty Ferry community library, drop into the library or ring the library 01382 436919