Archive for the ‘Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy Group’ Category

ICT Advice: Cloud Computing Explained

The traditional method of using operating systems and software applications on more expensive desktop PCs or servers physically located in a school is being challenged by the rise of computing in ‘the cloud’. Large business organisations have used cloud services for many years.

ICT Advice: How to get adverse material removed from websites

Pupils, former pupils and parents are able to publish, true or not, material about your school or staff that is defamatory. It is very difficult for the school to have this material removed from a website. What can you to…

ICT Advice: Management Information Systems

Management information systems are helping schools reduce administrative burdens and helping managers make informed decisions.

What you need to know
School Management Information Systems (MIS) should:
- reduce bureaucratic burdens by reducing time spent on administration;
- raise…

The Appropriate Relationship between staff and pupils in cyberspace

Traditional, established and agreed boundaries between staff and pupils are being blurred by the way in which Social Networking Sites operate.

What do you need to know

• Social Networking Sites [e.g. www.Facebook.com facilitate the sharing of up-to-date personal

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ICT Advice: Wi-Fi

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Wi-fi is being used increasingly as an easy means of accessing information while on the move, whether around the campus or outside the campus.

What you need to know

Devices
- Traditionally, laptops have…

Some Interesting Questions to ask your ICT Manager!

In no particular order.

1. If there were a major fire in the server room, how long it would be before each of these services would be restored.  List . . e.g. email, School MIS, etc.

2. If a generous donation of £250,000…