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ICT Strategic Planning

ICT Strategic Planning. Jan-Marie Kellow. "....Computers are not rescuing the school from a weak curriculum, any more than putting pianos in every classroom would rescue a flawed music program.

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ICT Strategic Planning

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  1. ICT Strategic Planning Jan-Marie Kellow

  2. "....Computers are not rescuing the school from a weak curriculum, any more than putting pianos in every classroom would rescue a flawed music program. Wonderful learning can occur without computers or even paper. But once the teachers and children are enfranchised as explorers, computers, like pianos, can serve as powerful amplifiers, extending the reach and depth of the learners." Alan Kay

  3. “When schools put the cart before the horse - buying technology for the sake of technology without asking critical questions about purpose, use and the classroom impact of such tools - they are inviting disappointment.” Jamie McKenzie www.fno.org/jan02/overequipped.html

  4. Computer Ratios • 1:5 in the classroom • 1:3 / 1:2 using COWS/shared laptops

  5. Desktops vs Laptops • Desktops Minus • Fixed • Large footprint • Not usually wireless Plus • 5-6 yr lifespan • Lower cost • Faster processor • Harder to steal • Quick to use

  6. Desktops vs Laptops Laptops • Minus • Cost • 3 year life • Less robust • Battery life • Less ergonomic • Slower processor • Expensive to repair Plus • Portability • Flexible groups • Space

  7. Netbooks • Minus • Only slightly cheaper • Limited capability • Less powerful • Small screen • No CD drive Plus • Small size • Light/Very Portable • Sized for small hands • Longer battery life • Lower cost

  8. Software “The TELA Laptops for Teachers and Laptops for Principals Scheme is transitioning from its current Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 standard software environment to Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise and Microsoft Office 2010.Transition date: 11th October 2010.” www.order.tela.co.nz/AllProducts.aspx?cid=43&SchemeID=4

  9. Wireless • Additional to cabled access • Flexible But • Slower • A little less reliable – pay for quality

  10. Other Considerations • Filter? • Cost of upkeep • Cost of replacement

  11. Lease vs Buy • Buying • Cheaper • Need to plan replacement • Non-warranty repairs cost Leasing • Fixed cost • Replacement • Repairs covered • Insurance

  12. Digital Cameras

  13. Data Projector • Essential! • Ceiling mounted • Short throw? • Consider leasing • Ministry options/info www.order.tela.co.nz/SchemeMain.aspx • Filters • 3 year life – 2nd bulb - replace

  14. Data Projector Things to consider: • Cost of replacement bulbs. • Lamp Life - Look for at least 2000hrs of lamp life. • Bulb brightness to suit size of room • Need for curtains in room? • Ministry site has good info

  15. IWBs • Fundraise/ Grants eg Pub charities • At least 2 teachers initially if possible • You get what you pay for • Special offers www.inquiringmind.co.nz/interactive_whiteboards.htm

  16. Recommendations: • 1:5 ratio of computers in classroom excl. teacher laptop • Mixture of desktops & laptops. • Wired and wireless. • COW – 10-12 laptops – shared between 2 – 4 classes.

  17. Recommendations: Other ICTs • Digital cameras – at least 1 per class • Data projector • LMS/wiki • IWB

  18. jkellow@xtra.co.nz www.inquiringmind.co.nz

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