1. Information and Communications Technology
Rationale
All schools now expect a fast and reliable connection to the Internet with effective
networking and securities enabling easy access to a common software platform
and resources from web. The Internet is a driving force for much development and
innovation in both developed and developing institution.
Most secondary schools are using virtual learning environment and some have
integrated curriculum with management information systems. ICTO aims to ensure
that all resources have access to the best educational facilities necessary to
prepare young people to play full roles in modern society.
A vision of how ICTO will impact on education in St. Joseph School – La Salle
with respect to Learners, Inclusion, Curriculum, Teachers, Administration and
Management, Community Learning, Communications Infrastructure and Quality of
Service.
Specific Objectives
A. Students Services Development
St. Joseph school – La Salle aims to put learners at the heart of the learning process
and to enrich and extend their development of knowledge, skills and understanding
through the effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The
School will still have the capacity to excite and motivate learners the use of ICT tools
and technologies that will give greater independence enabling them to manage and
achieved their own learning more effectively.
B. Faculty/Staff Services Development
Through various initiatives the majority of teachers are now not only confident in their
personal use of ICT but are able to make judgements about its appropriateness to any
given teaching or learning context. As a result, ICT is routinely used in all subjects and
for planning, record keeping and reporting. Rather than being threatened by the
technology, teachers feel empowered by it and convinced it can reduce workload.
C. Office System Development
With networking, internet and software infrastructure in place, St. Jo now see using
ICT as an integral part of teaching and learning in all subjects as their greatest priority.
Furthermore, ICT and e-learning are increasingly seen not as ends in themselves, but
as important enablers of broader strategies for education.
D. Community Involvement
In the wake of the effective deployment Learning Institution, many schools have
become hubs for learning in the community. Moreover the definition of community is
a broad one with schools not only providing access to ICT facilities and courses, but
2. also extending opportunities for curriculum support and continuous professional
development for teachers, extend facilities and services available to parents, alumni
and other people in the community.
