A proposal to have a conducive learning computer lab.

1. A proposal to have a
conducive learning
computer laboratory
Sekolah Kebangsaan Pahit,
Gerik, Hulu Perak.

2. Objectives
Provide pupils with
the awareness pupils can learn
of the technological the applications in
computers.
world.
establish the develop pupils’
self-confidence in creative and
the pupils to face the aesthetic skills.
future challenges.

3. Background of the school
Sekolah Kebangsaan Pahit
300 pupils
Gerik, Hulu Perak.
20km from the and 25 teachers
main town of nearby villages with
Gerik. low social
economic status
(SES) background.

4. Sekolah Kebangsaan Pahit
Only 3 can be used but
they are outdated.
Computer lab in
year 2000 with No maintenance
15 computers. - Dusty/ Dirty
- Poor ventilation
- Very hot

5. We need…
Computers Software Programs
Internet Connection LCD Projector
Why do we need to have this proposal?
Technology enables teachers to deliver
more materials to pupils and it also
eliminated several basic problems.
Reid (2002)

6. The use of a computer for listening
exercises often provides not only
sound, but also visual input providing
pupils with more contextual clues. Beare
(2012)
Computers can handle a range of activities
and carry out programmed functions at
amazing speed. Saad (1999)
It can check pupils’ exercises after
they are done and move them gradually
from easier to more difficult exercises
according to their level. Saad (1999)

7. a wonderful tool that
can be used to assist
Integration of technology
teachers and pupils should serve to guide,
in the classroom. expand and enhance
Saad (1999) learning objectives.
Antifaiff (2000)
Computers can help teachers and
pupils to find old information Real life
and new information on the learning
internet. Valmont & Wepner
(2000)

8. One off Payment Budget
No. Item Cost per-unit (RM) Unit Total (RM)
1. Computer 2500.00 30 75000.00
2. Microsoft Windows 350.00 30 10500.00
3. Antivirus Software 40.00 30 1200.00
4. LCD Projector 3500.00 1 3500.00
5. LCD Projector Screen 500.00 1 500.00
6. Speaker 300.00 1 300.00
7. Modem Router 250.00 1 250.00
8. Cable 10.00 (per meter) 50 500.00
9. Splitter 3.00 1 3.00
10. Extension cable 35.00 15 525.00
11. Printer 300.00 1 300.00
12. Security System 5000.00 1 5000.00
13. Air Conditioner 2000.00 3 6000.00
14. Computer Table 50.00 30 1500.00
15. Chair 35.00 30 1050.00
Grand Total 106,128.00

9. Monthly Payment
No. Item Estimation (RM) Unit Total (RM)
1. Internet Bill 250.00 - 350.00
2. Electric Bill 350.00 - 350.00
Total of Monthly Bill 700.00
Yearly Payment
A total of 12 months X Estimation of Monthly
Bills (Internet + Electricity)
RM700 X 12 = RM8400
Estimation of Yearly Bills = RM8400

10. Yearly Maintenance Payment
Year 1 RM3000.00
Year 2 RM3000.00
Year 3 RM3000.00
Year 4 RM3000.00
Year 5 RM3000.00
Grand Total RM15000.00
Budget for 5 Years
One off Payment + (Projected Yearly Bills X 5 Years) + Total of
Projected Yearly Maintenance Fees for 5 Years
RM106128.00 + (RM8400.00 X 5) + RM15000.00 = RM163128.00
Estimation of budget for a duration of 5 Years =
RM163,128.00

11. We need at least fund
RM200,000.00
sponsors
We need 30 computers
~ each pupil has the
opportunity to explore
Intel Core i7, 8 gigabyte
and use the computer
of RAM, 640 gigabyte
individually.
of hard disk space, LCD
screen and with
Windows 7 Home
Premium.

12. Equipment & Instructional Software
LCD projector
Microsoft Office
• Used by both
• Reading, spelling
teachers and
and writing skills.
pupils to make
• Creative
presentations.
presentations
Antivirus
• To prevent virus
infection.

13. Air conditioners
• Conducive learning
environment. Speakers
• To let the pupils
Printers listen to music
• Print documents and videos.
or pictures for the
pupils.
• Prepare teaching Webcam
aids for the pupils. • Allow video
conferencing to
be carried out.

14. The ADVANTAGES of the project
Enhance teachers’ teaching career
Teaching aids
Educational programs
Get the works done faster
The vast array of educational
• Online games
software available for download • Digital Story
has made computers almost Telling
indispensable in the modern • E-book
classroom. Salgado (2012)

15. The ADVANTAGES of the project
With the help of internet, computers
and speakers, they will have the
opportunity to widen their horizon
and open up their mind to the world.
The process of learning in the
classroom can become significantly
richer as pupils have access to new
and different types of information.
National School Boards Association
(2012)

16. The DISADVANTAGES of the project
software in the computers
Maintenance need to be updated yearly
cost is high
monthly electric bill of the
computers and air-conditioners
The limitation of computers is they can be
very EXPENSIVE to purchase. They also
require time and money to repair and
replaced with newer models. Wayne (2012)

17. The DISADVANTAGES of the project
Do not have
TECHNICIANS to Do not have EXPERTS in
repair the technology school to guide the
tools. teachers and pupils in
using the technology tools.
Lack of adequate ICT technicians in some of the schools
caused this programme to not really comprehensive in
dealing with pupils in school. Simin Ghavifekr, Sufean
Hussin, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani (2011)

18. Suggestions
Hire experts to the Hire technicians to the
school for long school for long term
term training for computer maintenance.
the teachers.
Provide computer courses for the
school teachers how to operate the
technological tools provided.
(5 modules)