TECH/NA! : ICTs in Education Initiative
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implementation framework

The effective deployment of ICTs in educational institutions is a complex process which goes beyond merely procuring hardware and software. The TECH/NA! Implementation Plan contemplates a comprehensive end-to-end solution which is holistic, demand driven, and coordinated. The Plan includes ten key elements which must co-exist and be deployed as one comprehensive solution.

Holistic end-to-end solution diagram
The holistic
end-to-end solution

At the centre of the entire process are the Educational Objectives, which must drive the whole initiative. These are then followed by Leadership, to be provided by the Ministry of Education, and the development of a Project Management Office that oversees the day-to-day management of the initiative. Next are the actual components of the ICTs for education initiative:

These are the activities that must be implemented at the educational institution level. Finally, enveloping the entire process must be a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation methodology.

implementation timing

The actual process of carrying out the implementation of ICTs in educational institutions will occur in two phases. Phase 1 begins in 2006 and runs through 2009. Phase 2 begins in 2009.14-Sep-2007his Phase 1, ICTs will be holistically deployed in Priority 1, 2, and 3 institutions; all Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education institutions; Schools with Secondary Grades; and Vocational Training Centres and Community Skills Development Centres. In addition, during Phase 1 implementation will begin in some Priority 4 institutions (Regional and Community Libraries).

Phase 2

During Phase 2, all Priority 4 institutions (National, Regional, and Community Libraries and Community and Adult Education) and Priority 5 institutions (Primary Schools) will be completed.

 

 

Last modified on: 14-Sep-2007