Increasing the number of personal computers (PCs) in schools
Cyprus , 2005 to 2008
Compendium: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Background
Installation of PCs in classrooms and laboratories.
The motivation of the initiative
Not available.
Participants
Ministry of Education and Culture, schools, companies.
Aims and targets
Objectives of the initiative
- To increase the number of personal computers in schools as follows:
- Primary Education: 1 PC/3 students
- Secondary Education: 1 PC/2 students
- Technical/Vocational Ed.: 1 PC/2 students
Target group
All students/approx. 110 000 students/100% of pupils attending State schools.
Strategy and actions
Level of implementation
Nationally. All State schools.
Methods applied to reach the objective
Technological/tendering process.
Implementation
A loan of €110m was obtained from the CEB and EIB.
Monitoring and evaluation
Funding/Cost effectiveness
Budget
In €:
2005: €81 782.58
2006: €139 889.95
2007: €312 697.10
2008: €6 840 000.00 (contract signed)Sustainability/Transferability
Outcomes/impacts
Achievements
Specific results
- Improvement of teachers’ and students’ digital skills.
- Use of computers by more students and more time.
Success factors
Lessons learnt
Teachers and students use the technology if it is the latest available.
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