Module 10 - Activity 3 (SWOT analysis)

Activity 3C – An ICT SWOT analysis of Pares Secondary School

Strengths:

  • Majority of the teaches are computer literate
  • Access to the internet via Wi-Fi connectivity
  • School has ICT vision and Mission statements
  • There are two fully functioning computer labs and a access to a community lab during the school hours
  • Hardware devices (desktops, laptops, projectors, tablets and printers) are readily available to staff members and students
  • EMIS system used for a number of functions to include student reports
  • Access to resources by the teachers whether onsite of off-site
  • The creation of an ICT Management Team
  • Include policy to guard against equipment damage


Opportunities:

  • Proposed linkages with community owned businesses
  • A phased-in approach is planned for integrating ICT into other subject areas
  • Re-training teachers in the use of ICT into the classroom by the ICT Management Team
  • Online collaboration with students, parents and community supporters using an online presence (school’s web site)
  • Consideration for the use of Open Source software.
  • Collaboration with Primary School in ICT integration to help with cost reduction
Weaknesses:

  • Inadequate infrastructure
  • Present curriculum
  • Computer labs are used only for specific subject teaching (IT, EDPM, Computer Studies)
  • ICT is used only in a few subject areas (Visual Arts, Home Economics, IT, EDPM, Computer Studies)
  • Slow internet connection
  • No UPS for the labs














Threats:


  • Cost of integration and implementation
  • Acceptance by some teachers
  • Time to conduct training without imposing on personal time
  • No school policies to guard against equipment damage
  • School wide security plan

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