ICT in schools must compete against other needs. In poorly resourced schools a need for texbooks may exist, there may a a shortage of classrooms and toilet facilities may be inadequate. Should we even consider technology when the other basics…
Anyone who invests in a project expects a return. Technology in the classroom demands a considerable investment – not only in financial terms but also in time and effort. “What will be the return on my investment?” you may reasonably…
People who believe that technology in the classroom is a waste of money possibly base their view on personal observations: they’ve seen classrooms where expensive computer facilities do not seem to add any value. Technology naysayers must agree that any…
Once you’ve decided that you need to insure your technology, you must decide against what disasters you want to insure it. Insurance companies calculate insurance premiums on the basis of risk – the higher the risk, the higher the premium. …
The total cost of classroom technology is rather high. Many schools are cash strapped and technology competes for scarce resources with textbooks, desks, fixing the toilets, building a school hall, erecting a security fence, and so the list goes on. …
“If my school or the education authorities want me to use technology, they must provide it,” some teachers argue. Others add: “They surely can’t expect it to come out of my pocket.” Clearly this is a sensitive issue – an…
In two years from now textbooks that have not even been written will be available. Does that mean you must do without textbooks until the latest ones become available? Surely not – you’ll just continue using what you have! The…
One of the recurring costs of technology is consumables. What is a consumable? It is something that is depleted or worn out by use. Cars consume oil and petrol – but also tyres and other parts that must be replaced…
In high crime areas, insurance can be a life-saver of the technology in your classroom. You lock up all your devices or you bolt them down, and just when you think you’re safe, your classroom becomes a target of criminals. …
Some teachers claim that, when they move technology into their classrooms, they don’t have to purchase any educational software products – they create their own teaching and learning material. If you are one of those teachers – good for you!…
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