The Case of SchoolNet Namibia/Operations/Activities
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| Free/Libre Software Case Study | |
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The Case of SchoolNet Namibia | |
| Home | Introduction | History | SchoolNet in Namibia | Operations | Valuation | Status | Learning | Future | Conclusions | Acknowledgements | Appendices | Questions |
| SchoolNet in Namibia | Role | Partnerships | Community-based | Policy | Challenges | Services |
| Operations | Overview | Approach | Activities | Innovation | Synergies | Impact |
| Activities | Engaging Schools | Procurement | Servicing Used Computers | Connectivity | Software | Educational Resources | Deployment | Power | Support | Training | Advocacy |
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Activities |
This section provides brief notes on how SchoolNet Namibia went about a selection of activities.
The table below summarises school needs and corresponding SchoolNet offerings and services[1].
| School Need | SchoolNet Products Services. |
| Power | Solar. |
| Computer Labs | OpenLab or Edubuntu, LTSP lab., hybrid fatclient lab. |
| Connectivity | Dial-up/modem, ISP, wireless. |
| Educational Content | Free/ open source, commercial bundles. |
| ICT Technical Support | Help desk. |
| ICT Skills | Training. Volunteer trainers, web projects. |
| Funds and Staff for ICT | Source from the Ministry of Basic Education Sports & Culture (MBESC), and use school funds (not from SchoolNet) |
The following subsections expand on core activities including servicing used computers, connectivity, packaging learning resources, deployment, technical support, training and advocacy. But first, how does a school get into the process?
- ↑ Ballantyne, P. 2004. Evaluation of Swedish Support to SchoolNet Namibia. Report to Sida. Available via Sida publications: http://www.sida.se/English/About-us/Publication_database/
