CARRIGEEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
ICT PLAN
1999
School Name:
Carrigeen Primary School
Carrigeen
Co. Kilkenny
Via Waterford
Principal: Dan Dineen
Roll No. 15340 I
Telephone: 051 895423
IT Contact: Dan Dineen
School Committee:
Dan Dineen
Margaret Brennan
Betty O'Toole
Advisor: Dan Dineen
School Audit
Administration: 1 PC and Printer
Teaching: 5 PC's 2 Printers 1 Scanner 1 Digital Camera
Old BBC's not functioning
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office
Teaching: Microsoft Office
Frontpage Express
Paint
Creative Writer
Encarta 95
Publisher
I Like Maths / Spelling
Diskcovery
Amazing World Explorer
My First Amazing History Explorer
Castle Explorer
Learning Ladders
World Book Encyclopedia
Quantity of BBC Educational Programs.
Subjects: English: Maths :
History: Geography: Resource Teacher
Hrs per wk : Daily: depends and varies
Usage Word Processing:
Scanning Images: Research:
E-Mailing: Comenius Project: Spellings : Maths etc.
Teaching Staff: Total= 4 Familiar =3
Competent= 2
Training =2 Willing to Train 2 In House Training
SPECIAL NEEDS We have 10 children in need of special help. These children are given an opportunity to work independently with computers.
Rationale:
Why Does our School Need
Computers?
Carrigeen has been to the forefront since 1985 in computer
technology.
To involve active participation of teachers and children.
To enable children to be familiar with IT.
To enhance learning develop good communication skills necessary
in the world of technology.
To enhance independent learning.
To develop keyboard skills.
For modifying, editing and presentation of information
incorporating language, images, numbers and sound.
We believe every child has the right to the best available
skills.
Use of ICT's
Hands on experience for children
Project work
Word Processing
Introduction to a wide variety of suitable software
E-Mail
Research
Development of typing skills
Web design and development.
ADVANTAGES:
Ease of use
Global contact
Enhanced learning
Easy representation with color and sound.
Develops the imagination.
Recorded version of work by children.
Ideal for Special Needs Children
Etc.
Disadvantages:
Insufficient
Software.
Insufficient number of PC's per class and child
Lack of funding for purchasing suitable software.
Time constraints.
Lack of knowledge by staff.
Etc.
EVALUATION:
By staff: School Committee : Board of Management:
Parents.
Feedback from home.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission:
To enable children in partnership with the Staff, Board of
Management, and Parents to grow and develop as responsible
members of the community and to contribute to society.
We believe in preparing our students to meet the challenging
demands of a rapidly changing global society.
To this end, technology will play a vital role in enhancing
teaching and learning.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Suitable Software
Extra PC's and Printer
Ear phones
Support Programs
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Extra PC's and software
Introduction to data handling
Wordprocessing
Research and production of student reports
Training of younger children
Display for open evenings
Foreign language.Etc
IT CO-ORDINATION
Organisational Role: Staff
Technical Role: Principal provides leadership
Training Requirements: Training is available for those interested.
Posts of Responsibility: None
Health and Safety: Nobody is expected to remain in front of the
monitor for long periods.
A shield will be placed in front of monitor.
A comfortable stance should be adopted.
GOALS:
Technology Integration:
IT is used by 3 staff.
IT will act as an additional tool in Art , Maths, History,
Geography
E-Mail , extending Comenius project.
Infrastructure:
Three classes have computers
and software.
Third to sixth class have internet access.
Purchase of Hardware
& Board of Management.
With staff consultation .
Software Purchase
Staff consultation.
Access:
Each room will have
PC's.
Browsing only under supervision
E-mailing replies etc.
Maintenance:
Principal take responsibility for normal maintenance.
Senior girls or boys sort out trouble shooting for other staff
members.
Teacher Training.
Teachers have attended summer courses and may take
further courses if willing.
BUDGETARY PROVISION
Ongoing Maintenance:
% of grant for maintenance
Software Licencing
All copyrights will be respected.
PERIPHERALS
Modem
Digital Camera
Scanner
Printer ink
Communication Costs
Free phone access from Telecom Eireann for two
years.
Free web hosting from Ireland on Line
Normal phone costs: Parents Association
UPGRADING HARDWARE:
Extra memory : CD-Rom drives : Zip Drive : Depending on funding.
Upgrading Software
FrontPage 98 : Special Needs Software : Fund
dependent
Fundraising Plans: SIP funding : Board of
Management Budget : Specific Parent School events
Local Business : School Concert : Credit Union Sponsorship.
Publishing:
Available on the web
Evaluation:
By Staff and interested parties.
Contact:
Dan Dineen carigeen@iol.ie
PROJECTS:
The school is involved with two projects viz.
Comenius:
SIP
All projects are available at
Dan
Dineen
IT Co-ordinator
Carrigen Primary School
Carrigeen
Co. Kilkenny
Via Waterford.
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