1. Computerization of schools. Arūnas Plikšnys Director of General education department

2. Computerization of schools To provide conditions for schools of general education to properly prepare children for the perspective of the information society Program of the Lithuanian government for the years 2001–2004

3. History of school computerization 1989 m. 1 computer per 286 students. 1990-1995 m. first centralized equipment with IBM computers, support from OSF 1996 – 1997 m. school computerization project, 24 mln. Lt. 1998 – 1999 m. Investment project „Lietuvos švietimo IS“, 6,85 mln. Lt (25 % needs) allocated. 2000 m. The Strategy for implementation of ICT in Lithuania approved

4. Computerization of schools P2001 – 2003. I stage. Computer literacy provision for students and educators Equipment with proper software, computerized teaching tools, Internet –Provision of more than 13 thousand computers for schools –More than 25 basically Lithuanian computerized teaching aids were purchased –Internet websites were developed to provide methodological and information materials for schools –Training to use the provided equipment –More than 12 thousand teachers trained (57% trained in grades 9 – 12) Management of administration –A series of documents prepared –Development of school and municipality strategies is encouraged

5. Ratio of number of students per computer

6. Computerization of schools Stage I. RESULTS Computerized teaching aids Lithuanian language “Computerized Lithuanian language digest”, “Lithuanian dialects”, “Creation and traditions. Geometric prints of Lithuanian textiles” Social sciences Lithuania before Mindaugas, National history (1st and 2nd edition), Akis M, General geography Various programs Infotestas Localized “Geometer’s Sketchpad”, “Comenius Logo”, Model Builder, English educational software

7. Computerization of schools Stage I. RESULTSInternet www.mokykla.smm.lt Information about educational establishments Information about studies and teaching programs, educational certificates issued, future job activities www.emokykla.lt Information about programs, teaching aids, methodological materials… www.logo.lt Information about Comenius Logo software (recommendation, lesson plan and ect.