ICT projects in education may entail great expense and complexity. The key considerations outlined here increase the likelihood of effective project design, cost-eff ective implementation, and impact.
Know why ICT is being Used
Focus the use of ICT- on enhancing the scope of learning activities in the classroom or the scale of TPD initiatives—not on learning to use computers and the Internet.Incorporate specific tools to meet specific needs
Every technology enables specific actions and incurs limitations. Tools must be appropriate to program objectives.
Match ICT to Infrastructure Each ICT tool off ers its full range of capacities when it is supported by adequate infrastructure. Select tools that will work under the conditions that exist in schools where they will be used.
Match ICT to human resources and learning resourcesEnlist the aid of experts to analyze requirements in advance. Push for comprehensive analysis.Combine different tools for enhanced impact
and proven tools whenever possible, but always think creatively about technology problems and about combinations of tools that can solve them.Prepare for complexityThe introduction of any ICT solution to a TPD program increases the complexity of the entire system. Behavior in complex systems—which include both schools and IT projects—is diffi cult to predict.Remain flexibleStart small, monitor and assess results every step of the way. Plan “adaptation waypoints” at which projects will be modified to address problems.
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