Google Maps has added a fuel cost calculator to driving directions on Google Maps in Europe.

Currently the estimated fuel costs only appears in driving directions in Europe and not in the USA, Canada nor Australia.

The fuel cost estimation appears at the bottom of the driving directions in the map sidebar. If you click on the displayed estimation, a calculator opens like this...

...it allows users to adjust...

• the type of vehicle you drive;
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• between petrol a...

Memory4Teachers is a major ICT initiative that I've written about before. It involves the FREE provision of USB memory sticks for all...

• Head Teachers,
  
• Teachers,
  
• School Business Managers and
  
• all support staff.

The memory sticks feature...

• full password security,
• virus protection and
• encryption software.

In addition the revolutionary memory sticks feature a bespoke user interface specifically designed to support teachers and schools on a daily basis. The user interface provides acc...

If a learner is unsure of their level of achievement within the national framework, they can simply fill in the forms on the qualifications calculator and it will tell them. 

Most people in further education are aware of the levels up to 3 or 4 (A level and foundation degree) but the Qualifications Calculator will read up to level 8 (doctorate).  The site then provides useful links for further advice. 

Find out more and/or try it out at http://www.qualificationscalculator.co.uk/.