Tablet computers will start being distributed in some primary schools next week to pilot a nationwide programme that will see the equipment being given for free to all Year 4 students in 2015.

Initially the device will only be handed out to a number of teachers who volunteered to participate in this programme. The ministry said at least one class in every State college will be taking part, as well as some teachers in private, Church and independent schools.”

Students with special educational needs will also be included in the pilot.

The plan is for teachers to familiarise themselves with the device and feed back on the software and applications bundled with it by the end of the scholastic year.

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