ICT+Integration+in+School

=Group members: Philip Kalloo, Imtiaz Mohammed, Wilfred Lyons & Fay Rasheed-Persad= =__ICT Integration in School__= =//Introduction//= =a. ICT will be used to transform the education system in order to prepare students to meet the needs of the changing social and economic environment.= =b. ICT is all technologies used for the handling and communication of information and their use, specifically in education.= =c. The goals and aspirations are:= =To enhance the learning environment of the students.= =To develop 21st Century skills= =Equality of access to ICT= =To raise student achievement= =Facilitate collaboration=

=//ICT Development Level//= =a. Most schools are at an introductory level= =b. Most schools are at an interimediate level ( student data, External examination reg., staff & student share, text book rental)= =c. Web-based systems & e-mail are used to an extreme limited extent=

=//ICT Integration Components for Implementation//= =Preparing the school to accept technology:= =a. Identify a safe and secure location for storage of ICT equipment= =b. Create a system for daily distribution and collection of ICT equipment= =c. Develop a policy for use.= =d. Training of staff= =e. Orientation for parents= =Possible challenges/ solutions:= =a. Providing secure storage= =Solution: Seek the assistance of the PTA and LSB= =Principals through their Association to make representation to the MOE for more effective security= =b. Time constraints for training of staff= =More training required for HODs (trainers)= =Solution: Use vacation period for training= =Strategies used to ensure operation of technology= =a. ICT Techs are needed= =b. Audio Visual Room needed= =c. Designated repair room= =d. Improvement in the software of the internet provider= =e. Include into policy guidelines for maintenance and incidental repairs=

=Benefits of ICT Integration= =a. Equips students with 21st Century skills= =b. Enhance teachers' abilities to more effectively deliver the curriculum= =c. More efficient school administration=

=//Monitoring ICT Integration Plan//= =Strategies= =a. Create a check list= =b. Establish a committe (SMT)= =c. Hold regular review meetings=

=//Workplan//= =Tasks:= =a. Scheduling of training= =b. Finding appropriate storage area= =c. Provision of security= =d. Organising stakeholders meeting (sensitizing stakeholders)= =e. Developing an internal policy= =Persons responsible:= =SMT (Principal, VP, HODs, Deans, SSOs, IT Tech, IT Teachers)=

=Target dates:= =01/11/2010 to 30/11/2010=

=Comments:= =a. Review the school's calendar of events for the term= =b. A search to be made by the SSOs under the guidance of the SMT for a safe location for storage= =c. Communication with MTS Management and MOE concerning enhanced security= =d. Communication with LSB, PTA, Alumni,and Staff (Teaching & Ancillary)= =e. Refer to MOE's policy=