Module 1B-3: Activity 1: Audit of my school’s ICT use (What we have and what we do with it)

Gloria Joseph

Module 1B-3: Activity 1: Audit of my school’s ICT use

(What we have and what we do with it)

In this technological age my school is fairly equipped with the basic ICT tools to get our children on their way in this rapid changing technological world.  Like all secondary schools in Antigua and Barbuda we are faced with the challenge of limited space.  Therefore some of the students are not able to get fully involved in the use of ICT with computers. 

In order to enhance learning in this techno-age we make use of two fully equip computer labs with approximately twenty three computers in each lab.  We also have colour and black and white printers, fax machine and also a computer access center which is in full use.  These computer labs are network with reliable internet service.  We are also blessed with a projector that is used by a staff of about sixty five teachers. 

At the administrative level there are sic computers and other equipment that facilitate in the smooth process of data collecting, recording and dissemination of information and data.  The world of education is rapidly changing; as a result of this technological world it is important that we integrate ICT into all subject areas.  Having our teachers being exposed to the use of ICT tools would help to innovate and create a more technology based learning environment, since they are in this popular ICT age.  As we know that ICT does not entail computer alone, but involves radio and televisions.  They are used by the foreign language, history and literature teachers.

We need to understand the ICT will prepare our children for successful lives and career in an increasingly technological society.