Factors and stakeholders in ICT Decision making in

Factors and stakeholders in ICT Decision making in schools.

Factors to be considered

Introduction This presentation is about the key factors to consider before choosing ICT tools for schools. It will further tackle the key stakeholders in decision making about ICT in schools.

Nature of students/learners Different learners require different ICT Therefore, schools should consider the tools based on their age, family nature of learners before making ICT background, and emotional orientation. related decisions. Children in pre-primary would prepare their ICT tools to be animated whereas those in more advanced levels would prefer virtual reality.

Cost of ICT tools Budget considerations are a key factor before one makes an ICT related decision. Some ICT tools require a lot of money compared to others for example if a school is to establish a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) it will cost it a lot of money compared to the other that wants to establish a simple router for easy internet access.

Equitable access All students, staff, and leaders must have If the school wants full access by learners “robust and reliable access to current and staff members would mean a lot more emerging technologies and digital different from a school that wants limited resources. ” This one entirely depends on access to only a small group of people the kind of access the school wants to within the learning space. achieve.

Classroom condition Different ICT tools demand different classroom conditions like the installation of projectors and cameras in the classroom would require access to electricity and a fully shuttered classroom whereas the use of laptop(s) and tablet(s) may not necessitate the above innovations.

Sustainability Good ICT tools should be sustainable that is easy to use, easy to maintain, and applicable in many subject areas. Before schools make decisions on which ICT tool to purchase, they should consider the sustainability of that given tool. Some tools require training whereas others are simple to use.

24% This represents 10. 67 m Ugandans who have access to the internet according to Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) 2020

“It's worrying to think more than half the world's population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their lives. ” - Richard Branson

It is important for you to know that without ICT in education, we’re driving a car with flat tyres.

Thanks! Jonah L. Byarugaba Olepor Ben Vision for Africa Primary School Mukono jonabyaru@gmail. com oleporben@gmail. com