5. BY(i)TES Quality of monitoring and review 1.2.1 1.2 The progress of the School IT Programmes is continually monitored and reviewed. Quality of IT Plans 1.1.3 Breadth and Quality of supporting systems 1.1.2 Involvement of IT Leaders 1.1.1 1.1 There is IT Leadership Description of indicators Indicator Number
6. 1.1 There is ICT Leadership The school ICT l eadership set strategic direction on the use of ICT in the school. 1 The school ICT leadership are visionary and serve as role models for the innovative use of ICT . The school ICT leadership are visionary and model the use of ICT . The school ICT leadership set strategic direction on the use of ICT in the school and are actively involved to ensure that the strategic ICT goals will be achieved. 1.1.1 Type of Involve- ment of ICT Leaders 4 3 2 Indicator
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8. GLOSSARY OF TERMS DESCRIPTION TERM Creating new possibilities of using ICT through adaptation, improvisation or invention for the purpose of improvement. Innovative use of ICT School ICT leaders set the tone and culture through their exemplary use of ICT. Role Models The foresight and ability to envision how the potential of ICT can be harnessed in future for teaching and learning and to articulate this vision to those around them. Visionary
9. 1.1 There is ICT Leadership There are few systems in place to support ICT integration. 1 There is a range of structured systems which enables the school to achieve its goals. These systems are recognized and shared with other local or overseas organizations. There is a range of structured systems which enables the school to achieve its goals. There is a range of systems in place which enables the school to achieve its goals. 1.1.2 Breadth and quality of supporting systems 4 3 2 Indicator
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11. GLOSSARY OF TERMS The existence of a variety of systems set up to help school ICT leaders carry out the implementation process. Range of Systems DESCRIPTION TERM The systems are accepted or adopted by other organisations for their quality. Recognized Systems The existence of a range of well-defined systems set up strategically to help school ICT leaders and staff effectively carry out the implementation process. Structured Systems
14. 1.1 There is ICT Leadership There is an operational ICT plan in which · activities are focused on purchases and infrastructure · there is evidence of integration in a few subjects/ areas of teaching and learning · there is little description of approaches 1 There is evidence of a well integrated and innovative ICT Plan in Which · the plan is aligned to the school’s strategic plan · there is evidence of integration in most subjects/areas · the approaches are well defined · there is synergy and collaboration evident in most departments · there is adoption of innovative activities in many areas to impact teaching and learning There is evidence of a sound and integrated ICT Plan in which · the plan is aligned to the school’s strategic plan · there is evidence of integration in many subjects/areas · the approaches are well defined · there is synergy and collaboration evident in some departments · there is adoption of innovative activities in a few areas to impact teaching and learning There is evidence of the beginnings of a sound ICT plan in which · the plan is aligned to the school’s strategic plan · there is evidence of integration in some subjects/ areas of teaching and learning · there are brief descriptions of approaches 1.1.3 Quality of ICT Plans 4 3 2 Indicator
15. GLOSSARY OF TERMS The definitions of ‘few’, ‘some’, ‘many’ and ‘most’ are as follows: ‘ few’ – 0% to < 25% ‘ some’ – 25% to < 50% ‘ many’ – 50% to < 75% ‘ most’ – 75% and above The base to calculate these percentages could include: - total pupil population - total no. of levels - total no. of classes Few, some, many and most (Extent) DESCRIPTION TERM Any tool that allows a school to evaluate its ICT implementation. BY(i)TES is one such tool. Self- assessment tools
16. 1.2 The progress of the School ICT Programmes is continually monitored and reviewed Monitoring and review of the school ICT Programmes are done on an ad hoc basis. No self- assessment tools specific to ICT implementation are used. 1 Monitoring and review of the school ICT Programmes are carried out on a regular basis and the results of the review are shared with the staff. The review is used to improve relevant processes. There is use of self-assessment tools specific to ICT implementation. The school review the quality of the self- assessment processes put in place. Monitoring and review of the school ICT Programmes are carried out on a regular basis and the results of the review are shared with the staff. The review is used to Improve relevant processes. There is use of Self-assessment tools specific to ICT implementation. Monitoring and review of the school ICT Programmes are carried out on a regular basis. There is use of Self-assessment tools specific to ICT implementation. 1.2.1 Quality of monitoring and review 4 3 2 Indicator