ICT Lab in school

=ICT Lab in school=

Getting computers in school

 * 1) Accumlated funds - with permission of DDPI can be used to buy laptop, projector
 * 2) RMSA Adarsha Vidyalaya schools can buy computers as per rules
 * 3) Computer donations from IT companies can be sought
 * 4) Community contributions through SDMC for purchasing 1 computer and 1 laptop (see GHS Girls Urdu Gurumitkal, Yadgir which bought a smartboard with contributions.
 * 5) RMSA Circular on using RMSA school grant for ICT items (to link circular from Department site)

Getting Internet for my school

 * 1) Broadband Internet is best option.
 * 2) 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

 * 1) ICT infrastructure is delicate and requires regular maintenance.
 * 2) Keep lab clean and dust free. Dust is enemy of computers

Ideas for making the lab active place in school for learning

 * 1) Even if school does not have many computers, even having minimum 1 laptop + 1 projector can be very helpful.
 * 2) Use mindmaps for school meetings discussions and documenting action plans (CNS Sir, Hassan)
 * 3) Have ICT mela in school and different teachers can integrate ICT for special sessions with students. (see GHS_Nelamangala School Mapping Mela)
 * 4) Encourage teachers in mathematics, science and social science to use the ICT text book which has high school topics integrating ICTs