Umlazi District
Vodacom Connectivity
Project: 2014
District ICT Update
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New District website www.umlazi.districts.education
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District eCommunication Platform: www.umlaziict.webs.com
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New approach to District ICT support (Circular No. 3 of 2014)
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ICT Integration Guideline Document (Draft)
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School ICT Strategy (ICT Champion, ICT Circuit Activities, Challenges)
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eWaste and Donations
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ICT Audit (District/Head Office)
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Important Documents (SAConnect, White Paper 7, Action Plan 2014)
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Feedback on school related ICT issues by Principals
The aim of the Project is to provide
connectivity to schools…
Hardware:
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26x Tablets
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1x Laptop
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1x Data Projector
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1x IWB
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2x Printers
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1x Mobile Trolley
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1x WAP unit
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1x Server
Connectivity:
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It must cover a 200 meter radius
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Access is eRated
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USAASA will pay for internet connection for a
year
Support:
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3 months support will be provided by Vodacom after
installation.
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First line of support will be the District and if there is a need,
Vodacom will be contacted to attend to the problem.
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After 3 months, support will be provided by the District
alone.
Challenges:
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Signal Strength and range boosters are a must during
installation
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SIM Card utilized during the installation should be the SIM
card that will be left at the school.
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Clarification on how and when Data bundles/internet cap will
be controlled.
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Direct Contact Numbers with responsible parties regarding
internet connection (e.g.: SIM Card, Data Bundles
management)
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Type of internet connection (Capped or uncapped)
Tips during installation
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Identify a secure room to store tablets and other mobile equipment.
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After installation, test all tablets to see it they are able to connect to the WiFi Network or not.
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Ensure that all passwords for devices are provided.
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Confirm training will be provided before signing off.
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Do not sign anything until all work is complete and you are satisfied that
devices are able to access the network within a 200 meter radius from the
point of installation.
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If it is possible, identify a room that is situated in a central location in the
school to ensure maximized connectivity.
Integration Issues
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The Mobile Lab is meant to be utilized by all subjects
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The tablets are meant to be utilized by learners
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The school needs to update its ICT strategy to accommodate the utilization of
tablets in the classroom
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Teachers need to take note of the following:
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How is the teacher going to stop learners from playing games during the lesson?
How is the teacher going to control unauthorized access to the internet?
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Lesson planning and assessment need to be adapted to the current environment.
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Filtering of websites with explicit content can be regulated through certain tablet
applications available on Google Play Store.
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The firewall is managed by Vodacom
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School must book with Curriculum Support Services (CSS) for ICT Support
MST/ICT (Head Office)
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Project Background
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Project Implementation/Rollout
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Project Highlights/Challenges
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Provincial ICT Update
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Message of support
Thank you.
There is a need for capacity
building on e-Education
issues
by Mr T.W. Mchunu
ICT Coordinator