Useful Information for ICT in Primary Schools
Please find below all the links and further information referred to in “The essential questions you need to ask before you select your school’s ICT supplier”.
To view a pdf copy of the booklet, click on the picture below
We have printed copies available for Leicester and Leicestershire schools. To request a printed copy of this booklet, please get in touch.
To go to one of the links, simply click the pictures.
Power usage information (p6) – see the figures from the University of Pennsylvania showing the amount of power used by various electrical equipment.
Cables (p8) – make sure they are laid with the heaviest lowest. This example shows the (heavier) power cable pulling the (lighter) USB and network cables.
Power Adaptors (p10) – are devices really off? These AC-DC adaptors consume small amounts of power all the time they are plugged in to a live circuit. They can also pose a fire risk if used incorrectly.
Save ink (p14) - see how you can save ink simply by choosing a different font.
Teachmeet Midlands 2011 (p20) - read about the Teachmeet we co-hosted. If you’d like to register interest for our next Teachmeet, visit this page.
Using memory sticks safely (p21) - USB memory sticks are great for transferring data, but if used incorrectly can lead to data corruption or loss. We have a small number of these pamphlets still available – if you’d like a free copy, please get in touch.
Image resizer (p25)- resizing images helps save space on your PC, and smaller images will upload quicker to emails and web pages.
NEN links (p27)- some fantastic, safe, free educational resources.