The future of the internet revealed
(Thanks to the NAACE Newsletter)
A national survey commissioned by DirectGov questioned parents, teenagers, over 50s, motorists and disabled people in order to ascertain what servoices they would like to see provided online. Overall, the top five answers were:
‘No show’ truancy alert if child doesn’t arrive at school (wanted by parents)
Taking a virtual tour of colleges or universities (14-18 year olds)
Guide to local services for older people (over 50s)
Renew car tax online (motorists)
Personalised journey planners mapped by accessibility (disabled people).
The top five preferences for parents were:
1. Immediate online alert if child hasn’t turned up at registration
2. View my child’s school disciplinary record online
3. Have a say in the running of my child’s school e.g. online PTA meetings
4. Track my child’s journey to or from school
5. Have a webcam in my child’s classroom.
The top five for teenagers are:
1. Take a virtual tour of colleges or universities
2. Have virtual driving lessons
3. Earn money through using your skills online
4. Have job interviews
5. Have school lessons / tutorials.
Interesting choices.
For more on the survey, see http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_068423
