ICT Strategic PlanningJan-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.

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

“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

Computer Ratios

1:5 in the classroom

1:3 / 1:2 using COWS/shared laptops

Desktops vs Laptops

Minus•Fixed•Large footprint•Not usually wireless

Plus• 5-6 yr lifespan• Lower cost• Faster processor• Harder to steal• Quick to use

Desktops

Desktops vs LaptopsPlusPortabilityFlexible groupsSpace

Minus•Cost•3 year life•Less robust•Battery life•Less ergonomic•Slower processor•Expensive to repair

Laptops

NetbooksPlusSmall sizeLight/Very PortableSized for small handsLonger battery lifeLower cost

Minus•Only slightly cheaper•Limited capability •Less powerful•Small screen•No CD drive

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

WirelessAdditional to cabled accessFlexibleButSlowerA little less reliable – pay for quality

Other ConsiderationsFilter?Cost of upkeepCost of replacement

Lease vs Buy

LeasingFixed costReplacement Repairs covered

Insurance

Buying•Cheaper•Need to plan replacement•Non-warranty repairs cost

Digital Cameras

Data ProjectorEssential!Ceiling mountedShort throw?Consider leasingMinistry options/info

www.order.tela.co.nz/SchemeMain.aspx

Filters3 year life – 2nd bulb - replace

Data ProjectorThings 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

IWBsFundraise/ Grants eg Pub charities

At least 2 teachers initially if possible

You get what you pay forSpecial offers

www.inquiringmind.co.nz/interactive_whiteboards.htm

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.

Recommendations: Other ICTs

Digital cameras – at least 1 per class

Data projectorLMS/wikiIWB

jkellow@xtra.co.nz

www.inquiringmind.co.nz