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Any museums or archives that offer public internet access can take part as well!
 
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David Dawson 
Senior ICT Adviser 
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council 

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This year's Parents Online week will take place from 4-8 October at thousands of different venues across England giving parents a myriad of opportunities to get involved with their children's online learning activities. 

Thanks to the People's Network public library services provide parents and children with ubiquitous access to ICTs and lifelong learning opportunities. Even though the People's Network was in its first year of being completed we're pleased to say that last year about a third of all Parents Online events and activities took place in public libraries. This year we're keen to build on this achievement and have come up with a range of new incentives to encourage library services to take part in the 2004 Parent's Online campaign.

Personalise Your Own Parents Online Website 
For starters, new for this year, registered event holders will be able to use their new site builder tool to create a personalised Parents Online homepage especially to maximise local library promotion opportunities online. Libraries will be able to include a picture and text about their library as well as select from a range of fabulous interactive content from the main Parents Online site to entertain their site visitors. Another first is the handy online event scheduler to help you to organise your event by setting up an editable list of key 'things to do' in the run up to your event which mails you with reminders at those key stages. There's even a template press release to help you include your local media in your event and an online checklist to help you make sure your terminals are ready for all the interactive learning content on the Parents Online site! 

Win an ICT Suite With HP 
Thinking of upgrading or replacing your People's Network kit? Then simply enter the Parents Online competition and you could be in with a chance of winning an ICT suite with HP. Each suite includes 5 state of the art PC's with flat screen technology, as well as a printer, scanner and digital camera to supplement your library services' facilities. All you have to do is log onto: http://www.parentsonline.gov.uk/hpinncomp.html <http://www.parentsonline.gov.uk/hpinncomp.html>  and describe why you think you should win! 

Free 'Net Know How' Resources 
Libraries can also refer parents to a range of free online resources designed to support parents in their activities in its special 'Net Know How' feature. This will provide a wealth of information to help people get the most out of the web including supporting homework and learning and research strategies online. Added to this, Parents Online week will include special guests who will be online each day to give expert advice in the areas of parenting, education and the Internet.

Other Campaign Freebies 
To help you get the most out of your events all those who register at www.parentsonline.gov.uk/events <http://www.parentsonline.gov.uk/events>  will receive a great resource pack including mouse mats, mugs, posters, invitations, balloons and a CD about getting the most out of your event.

Register your Parents Online Event Now! 
Registering your local event with us couldn't be easier. Simply log on and fill in the details at www.parentsonline.gov.uk/events <http://www.parentsonline.gov.uk/events>  and we'll send you your freebies. Don't forget to enter the competition to win an ICT Suite and remember to take advantage of all the other benefits!

Thanks for supporting the campaign. We hope this year's will be better than ever! 

Further information: 

The Parents Online initiative, by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), wants to involve parents in their children's online education and bring the community together. Visit www.parentsonline.gov.uk <file:///\\www.parentsonline.gov.uk>  for more information.

The People's Network, managed by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council has connected all public libraries to the Internet. For further information visit www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk <http://www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk> 

Helen Connolly
Network Adviser
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
16 Queen Anne's Gate
London SW1H 9AA 
T. 020 7273 1453
F. 020 7273 1404
Mobile: 07760  477992     
www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk <http://www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk> 
www.mla.gov.uk <http://www.mla.gov.uk/>  


 

 


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