Technology – Page 5 – Malta Union of Teachers

March 21, 2017 at 9:30 am

Survey on “Attitudes, perceptions, and reported use of digital technology among Maltese secondary school science teachers”

The MUT has received the following message from Ms. Roberta Trapani Maggi: I am a physics teacher currently reading for an M.Sc. in Digital Education and I am carrying out a study on the use of technology by science teachers (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Integrated Science). The study is entitled “Attitudes, perceptions, and reported use […]

December 1, 2016 at 2:24 pm

De La Salle College Contracts for Laptops

The MUT wrote to the Director at the De La Salle College after members informed the Union that the college is asking staff to sign a new contract on laptops, even though the laptops in question have not been replaced but are still those that they already signed for three years ago. In this light, […]

October 17, 2016 at 4:15 pm

MCAST ICT Labs without air-conditioning

The MUT wrote to the MCAST Chairperson to ask about the situation at MCAST ICT, where lessons in ICT Laboratories are expected to take place without any air-condition. The situation has deteriorated so much in the past months that it is now very difficult a lecturer, 30 students and 30 computers, to function in such […]

October 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

Laptops for Church School Educators saga – an update

Following a meeting with the Secretariat for Catholic Education on the issue of laptops for educators working at Church Schools, the MUT has requested an urgent meeting with the Archbishop due to the absence of progress registered. If things are not solved through this urgent meeting, the MUT stated that it will have no option […]

October 17, 2016 at 3:53 pm

Update on Laptops to be retained by educators in State Schools while on leave

The MUT and the office of the CIO within MEDE have discussed the applicability date of the new policy on the collection of laptops during leave periods following feedback from members. It was decided that the new policy shall come into effect on 22nd September instead of 27th September to coincide with the start of […]

October 11, 2016 at 3:51 pm

Laptops to be retained by educators in State Schools while on leave

Following discussions between the MUT and MEDE, the policy of returning laptops when an educator goes on leave has now changed. The revised policy states that the Directorates will now stop collecting laptops unless it is a case of a resignation from employment or a retirement from the job. As the Union knows very well, […]

September 26, 2016 at 3:11 pm

Year 4 Religion Workbooks Issue at State Schools

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July 11, 2016 at 10:29 am

Training for teachers of ICT and Computer Studies – On hold pending discussions

Following reports received from members about extensive training being envisaged for ICT and Computer Studies teachers in view of changes in syllabus, the Union communicated with the Curriculum Department within DQSE to request clarifications. It was agreed with the respective Director that there will be further discussions about this training to find an adequate solution […]

June 17, 2016 at 12:55 pm

Connectivity between Laptops and Interactive whiteboards in State Schools – solution found

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June 17, 2016 at 12:44 pm

Laptops issue in Church Schools – An update

Following correspondence on the issue, the Archbishop’s Secretary for Catholic Education replied by stating that they regularly invest in technology and schools thanks to the contributions given by Government, the Church and the parents, and that they have already forked out the money to buy laptops for the teachers. The Archbishop’s Secretary also stated that […]