The iSchools Project

Project Briefing 2008

Emerging

Applying

Transforming

Infusing

Pedagogy

Technology

Stages of ICT development

UNESCO’s Model of ICT Development in Education

Basic iSchools Package

CICT-HCDG’s

Forecasts by 2010• Education: 100% of all public HS are ICT enabled

– Incorporation of ICT in the curriculum– Improve the PC to Student ratio from 1:300HS to 1:50

• At least 80% of public school teachers & government workers are ICT literate

– At least 40% are ICT competent– At least 20% are NICS-Teachers & NICS-CS compliant

A nation competent in the use of ICT as a tool for sustainable human development

A Culture of Creative ICT Use

An Educational System that

Maximizes the Use of ICT in Learning

World Class Knowledge Worker

• eQuality Program for SUCs

• iSchools

• eSchools

• eSkwela

• Content Development

• NICS for Teachers

CICT-HCDG’s Contribution to the ICT4E Agenda

• About iSchools– What is iSchools– What we wish to achieve– Components– What we have done so far– Our implementation

strategies

Project Description

The iSchools Project is one of the flagship projects of CICT

It focuses in integrating ICT in education towards strengthening classroom learning and instruction by expanding access to various sources of information.

It aims to enhance the ability of high school in the country to compete for jobs, future education & other growth opportunities.

Goal, Objectives, Outputs

• To help establish an Educational System that maximizes the use of ICT in learning – to Improve teaching and learning through

the use of ICT – A Socially prepared school community– To establish the necessary ICT infrastructure and

applications– To intensify competency based professional development

programs– To integrate ICT into the curriculum

– to Improve school governance • to identify, develop, install management

improvement application systems

iSchools Project Life Cycle

Choosing a pilot site

Social preparation phase

deployment Training Project

Closure

•Project briefing•Community mobilization•Sustainability planning-workshop

•Acquisition of hardware•deployment

•CILC + ICT4BE•Laboratory Mgt•Website Development•Library Mgt•ICT Integration in teaching SEM

•Project closure

meetings &

workshops

•Site inspection•Site preparation

Other Project Initiatives

PC Recycling

Addresses the needs of previous computerization recipients and to maximize hardware resources

Gather and Solicit the support of school leaders in using ICT for Education

Build the capability and Empower Educators & Learners to build their own learning contents

What we have done so far

What we have done so far

• WILL in 360 iSchools nationwide

• Training for PHS– Sustainability Planning– CILC – Lab Mgt– Web Dev’t– Library Mgt

• TOTs for SUC implementer

• We are still in the process of completing the internet connection of the 2006F-2007 iSchools

• We need to conduct the project closure activities

• End of project intervention iSchools operationalization

Strategies for Implementation

• The CICT-HCDG, through its eQuality Program for SUCs, joined hands to implement the iSchools Project.– Social preparation activities– Deployment – Training of Trainers– Progress Monitoring

• SUC implements iSchools at the beneficiary level as– Project coordinators– Trainers – Technical consultants

SUC

CICT

PHS

Criteria for choosing Potential Beneficiary Public High School

• Must– Must integrate ICT in education– Not be a recipient of previous computerization projects – Have presence of stable & sufficient supply of electricity – Contribute in the ICT development of the community – Adhere to technical requirements: space, security,

outlets, fixtures, etc. – Have strong support from school community and

development partners – Designate an ICT coordinator and alternate/assistant – Ensure optimal laboratory utilization – Presence of internet connection in the area

• What you will get– Wireless Internet Learning

Laboratory (WILL)– Capability Building Programs– Strengthened Local Educational

and Institutional Partnership

WILL

• Laboratory– 15 desktops, 16 UPS, server, printer,

LCD projector, air-conditioning unit, iSchools signage, wireless router, 1+1 year internet connection

– EdUbuntu– Laptop that will also serve as a

mobile laboratory and for use by teachers when attending iSchools training

• Faculty Room– 2 desktops with UPS– EdUbuntu

• Library– Desktop with Anilag Library Mgt

System– EdUbuntu

• Principal– Desktop with Edubuntu

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Capability Building

• Sustainability Planning-Workshop (4 pax)– Principal, PTCA rep, LGU-LSB rep, DepEd ICTC

• CILC + ICT4E (20 pax)– Principal, ICTC, Designated Lab Manager, Librarian,

Web developer, 15 more teachers or senior students who have not attended the same training in the past

• Laboratory Mgt– Designated Laboratory Manager who will pass the

CICT Assessment Exam + 1

• Website Development– Designated Laboratory Manager– Adviser of the school paper (for content generation)

OR senior English Teacher

• Library Mgt– Designated Librarian

Strengthened Partnership

• Technical assistance, Guidance, Mentoring from our partner SUCs

• Strengthened community cooperation– PTCA, LGU, others

• Collaboration with other iSchools recipients

• Opportunities for future projects, initiatives

• Your Counterpart RESPONSIBILITIES– Before– During– After

Before Deployment

All non ICT requirements of the laboratory shall be considered as counterpart fund of the beneficiary school, such as:

• The cost of wire that will connect the faculty room, library and the principal’s office to the laboratory.

• A room with at least 48-sqm space, at least 10 feet in height and windows near the ceiling on both sides of the room (passive cooling approach to minimize heat emissions)

Counterpart Responsibilities: WILL

100% compliance = DEPLOYMENT

Before Deployment

All non ICT requirements of the laboratory shall be considered as counterpart fund of the beneficiary school, such as:

• Cost of refurbishing the laboratory, which includes:– electrical wiring necessary for the laboratory, including

the circuit breaker and a dedicated (sub) electric meter– Provision of electric fans and exhaust fans– Painting (preferably white on one wall to serve as the

projector screen)– Grills and locks for the windows and door– Tables and chairs

• Physical security to safeguard the equipment.

A standard room design with electrical plan will be provided through our partner SUCs.

Counterpart Responsibilities: WILL

100% compliance = DEPLOYMENT

• Prerequisites to Hardware Deployment– Laboratory– Signed MOA with

all your stakeholders

Counterpart Responsibilities: WILL

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Counterpart Responsibilities: WILL

• After Deployment– 100% utilization for teaching

• Implement Action Plans and ICT-based lesson plans prepared during training

– Submit monthly utilization report• Maintain utilization record

– Hardware maintenance/upgrade if possible– Laboratory maintenance

• Room• Equipment• Schedule of use

– Sustainability/upgrade of the internet connection– CeC component

• open to the community• Source for financial sustainability

Project Quality Control Measures

Training of

Trainers (TOT)

Progress & Benefits Monitoring & Evaluation

All SUC Trainers must •passed the ICDL exam to be able to teach CILC & ICT4BE•LPI-1 for Laboratory Management Trainers •Attend the TOT

All designated PHS Laboratory Manager must pass the qualifying exam and attend the training

All PHS recipients are subject to progress and benefits monitoring

Counterpart Responsibilities: Capability Building

• Before the Training– Provide list of

potential trainees two weeks prior to the scheduled training

– Take assessment exams

• During the training– Attend training

programs • Come on time• Participate• Abide Host rules

Required outputs from participants

• Sustainability Planning– Sustainability plan

• CILC– Rollout schedule– Work plan in the use

of lab for teaching– Schedule of classes;

type of ICT classes to conduct

– Lesson plan

• Laboratory Mgt– PC maintenance plan– Laboratory usage

plan

• Web Dev’t– School’s website

• Library Mgt– Library conversion

plan

• After the Training– Apply what you have learned– Implement your action plans– Establish/join support groups

• Ensure ICT use in Education– ICT literacy for senior students (4th,

3rd, 2nd, 1st year students)– Use of the laboratory in teaching

subject courses

Counterpart Responsibilities: Capability Building

Counterpart Responsibilities

• Strengthened Partnership– The School Head must lead the

development of the multi-party Agreement• Identify responsibilities of each partner• Ensure that all operations needs are

assigned

• For details you may get in touch with the following:

• iSchools Project Management Office at – eqischools@gmail.com– Tel # 02-920.0101 local 299 | 381-3340

Telefax # 02-920.7412

• Include SUC contact details here