Preface About this book A note on terminology Acknowledgements Preface to the electronic edition Introduction Types of knowledge Hardware knowledge Software knowledge Curriculum knowledge General knowledge The hidden curriculum, or leading by example Organisational skills People skills Checklist 1: Tasks often required of ICT managers Checklist 2: Favours often requested by other staff Chapter 2 Managing ICT-Specific Issues Introduction Evaluating resources Software evaluation Hardware evaluation Books and other paper resources evaluation Personnel management Teaching staff for whom you are directly responsible Figure 2.1 IT department cover work Teaching staff for whom you are not directly responsible Technicians, secretaries, cleaners and caretakers Senior management Administration The ICT Handbook The ICT Policy The ICT Strategy Chapter 3 Managing the hardware and software Introduction Security Copyright of printed materials Copyright of web pages Copyright of software Antivirus measures Backups Theft prevention Responding to a break-in Preventing user access Auditing Chapter 4: Managing computers in classrooms Modes of delivery Introduction Discrete delivery Cross-curricular delivery A combination of the previous two approaches Distribution of resources: advantages and disadvantages of each type Types of computer distribution Advantages and disadvantages of these distribution types Managing Computer rooms Introduction Useful displays Manuals for staff and pupils Furniture required and its arrangement Health and safety Chapter 5 Maintenance and routines Introduction Table 5.1 Differences in computer use between offices and schools and colleges Managing room use Room booking forms Figure 5.1 Computer room booking form (one room only) Instructions Timetable for Room C4 for Week Beginning __/__/1999 Additional Information Figure 5.2 Computer room booking form (more than one room) Computer Room Booking Form Four Steps For Booking A Room Timetable for Computer Rooms for Week Beginning __/__/1999 Mondays Additional Information Figure 5.3 Stand-alone computer booking form Stand-Alone Computer Booking Form Instructions CDs available Reference: Subject specific: Music: Timetable for Stand-Alone Computer for Week Beginning __/__/1999 Additional Information Rules for computer rooms INSET Monitoring room and software use Labelling the computers Figure 5.4 Example of a computer label Running a computer club On-demand access Booking mobile equipment Loaning equipment to staff Community access Maintenance routines Tasks which must be done every day Tasks which must be done every week Tasks which must be done each month Tasks which must be done each holiday Tasks which must be done each year Tasks which must be done on a random basis Stock recording and checking Responding to fault reports Figure 5.5 Example of a trouble-shooting guide Figure 5.6 Example of a fault-reporting form Figure 5.7 Example of a fault record form Helping others to help you Lesson routines in rooms containing computers Entering and leaving computer rooms Start and end of lessons Printing User management User identities Table 5.2: Alternative approaches to network user identities Passwords Pupils without user identities User management for stand-alones Diskette and CD-ROM management Chapter 6 Managing achievement in IT General considerations Process and accountability Factors which contribute to the raising of achievement IT lessons Constructing schemes of work Lesson planning Homework management Management of non-computer work Managing the use of computer games IT in the curriculum Reinforcing IT in other subjects Enhancing other subjects through IT (ICT) Teaching IT through other subjects Figure 6.2 Example of an IT plan The role of an ICT Committee Managing certification OFSTED Pre-OFSTED preparation During the inspection Post-OFSTED planning Figure 6.3 Example of an action plan pro forma Chapter 7 Managing the recording and assessment of IT Managing record-keeping Methods of keeping records Figure 7.1 Lesson record sheet Recording work done in other subjects Recording work done by individual pupils Recording extra-curricular IT work Managing the assessment of IT The Level Descriptors seem vague Differences of opinion about what constitutes IT capability Judging pupils’ IT capability by the finished product Lack of staff expertise in IT Chapter 8 The infrastructure The options The problem The solution Networks Types of network Planning the network Who to inform Stand-alone systems Portable options Project management Chapter 9 Financial management Introduction Investment planning Replacing and updating equipment Managing different versions of software Making use of older equipment Investment plan checklist Purchasing Ways of paying for hardware Preferred suppliers policy? Inviting tenders Technical support Capitation Factors which should affect the amount of the allowance Bidding for funds Spending decisions Book-keeping Other sources of funds Chapter 10 Managing the paperwork Useful concepts and ideas for dealing with administrative tasks Good practice Efficient data transfer Templates Automatic processing Linking documents Mail-merging Administration-reducing checklist What the DfEE is doing The DfEE Working Group Practical outcomes The Common Basic Data Set The school of the future Chapter 11 Promoting ICT Introduction Suggestions for promoting ICT Make it useful Make it welcoming and accessible Be helpful Lead by example Get results Keep good displays Keep staff informed Keep Governors informed Keep parents informed Chapter 12 Managing INSET Planning INSET What planning the INSET involves Reasons for IT INSET INSET on the capabilities of ICT Identify appropriate opportunities for using ICT Use the hardware effectively Use the software effectively Trouble-shoot effectively Use computers in their lessons Assess pupils’ computer-based work Use computers for their own administration Keep informed about official requirements Further develop their skills portfolio Prioritising INSET The staff IT skills audit Organising the IT INSET Types of INSET Whole staff INSET Small group training Individual training Principles of IT INSET Who does the training? Accredited courses The overall INSET plan INSET costs Chapter 13 The internet Introduction The potential benefits and costs of the internet The potential benefits of the internet The potential benefits of an intranet The potential costs of the internet Internet-related management issues Using a single computer connected to the internet Deciding on the most appropriate technology Subscription services Controlling email traffic Controlling telephone charges where applicable Preventing access to undesirable materials The software solution Filtered service Supervision Trust An Acceptable Use Policy The solution Appendix Introduction General Books and other publications Periodicals Exhibitions Useful web sites Subject organisations Chapter-specific resources Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Further support Reviews: what they said about this book! Why not read a sample section?
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