BMC+Journey

BMC

Stella - only teachers who wanted laptops had them as the teachers had to pay a third. The BMC board decided to fund the third portion for ALL teachers - ie three teachers then got laptops so all teaching staff were well equipped to proceed. (Full time teachers eligable. Prior to the start of the project very limited use of ICT in teaching and learning - relaiting mostly to producing paper resoures and accessing the internet. (Some teachers used ARBS, and and online NCEA resources.

At the same time we started the project we signed up to schoolzone (we joined OtagoNetas active members). The BOT invested in infrastructure - replacing and putting in faster switches, Ibooks, 32 emacs, the new mac server. These computers have been very stable and reliable.

We started with teachers and relatively new laptops, maybe one data projector, new whiteboard Uduring year 1) and new VC equipment.

Individual teachers have been upskilled often following their passons and and interests. This has enabled teachers to increase their skills. The discussion between teachers in the staff room has created the buzz of excitement that motivates and encourages others to follow or find their own paths.

Strategic purchases have supported the demand from teachers.

A number of teachers have sougnt out ICT study or leave postitions. This has arisen from waht they have been doing in the project.

Teachers using ICT more as a tool than as a special occaision activity. This hs changed the chs attitude towards ICT. It is now a tool to help them learn.

In year 3 we have been experimenting with myclasses and various teachers have found it more or less useful. We may go to another system that allows parerts into the loop. (A range including son of mindsprings called Scholaris).