ICT Lab in school
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ICT Lab in school
Getting computers in school
- Accumlated funds - with permission of DDPI can be used to buy laptop, projector
- RMSA Adarsha Vidyalaya schools can buy computers as per rules
- Computer donations from IT companies can be sought
- Community contributions through SDMC for purchasing 1 computer and 1 laptop (see GHS Girls Urdu Gurumitkal, Yadgir which bought a smartboard with contributions.
- RMSA Circular on using RMSA school grant for ICT items
Getting Internet for my school
- Broadband Internet is best option.
- Data card option is cheaper - data card costs around Rs 1600 and monthly subscription fees from Rs 100 (for 1 GB download)
Maintaining computers and lab
- ICT infrastructure is delicate and requires regular maintenance.
- Keep lab clean and dust free. Dust is enemy of computers
Ideas for making the lab active place in school for learning
- Even if school does not have many computers, even having minimum 1 laptop + 1 projector can be very helpful.
- Use mindmaps for school meetings discussions and documenting action plans (CNS Sir, Hassan)
- Have ICT mela in school and different teachers can integrate ICT for special sessions with students. (see GHS_Nelamangala School Mapping Mela)
- Encourage teachers in mathematics, science and social science to use the ICT text book which has high school topics integrating ICTs