School ICT Policy

ICT success indicators

Focus on ICT Policy Why should a school have an ICT policy? Guidelines for action Influences daily practice Not be open to exploitation Clear educational strategy

Who should be involved? Staff Parents Management Use survey or questionnaire to start

What should policy include? Teaching and learning Staff development Management Control and monitoring Hardware How often? By whom? What budget is allocated? Software How often? Who evaluates? What criteria? Backup? Maintenance Security Financial plan

Budget cycle

Policy Development Cycle

Tips Perservere – it takes time Learn from others Plan the possible Monitor and evaluate each step of the process Be consultative, accountable, transparent and fair Communicate policy