Systems and hardware
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1. Number of PCs running on various platforms (Windows, Linux, etc.) |
Definition Indicate whether the operating platforms used us Windows, Linux, Apple Macintosh, Unix, DOS, and whether they use Pentium and have CD Drive or not
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Purpose This information would help indicate whether or not schools/NFE centres have similar and up-to-date platform and systems that will facilitate sharing, exchanging, working on related and joint ICT-based or not and promote networking.
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Source of data Ministry of Education School’s computer maintenance personnel; Heads of computer services /department/units/section in a school(formal/non-formal), learning centres, etc.
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Method of collection Surveys Access to available databases of ministries and schools Access to websites Review of records, and other documents
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Questionnaire items II.20
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2. Age of computers |
Definition To determine how long the schools/NFE centres have had the computers by years ranging from 1 to more than 8 years. Age of computers will also indicate the power and capacity of the computer.
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Purpose This will indicate uo-to-dateness and efficiency or non-efficiency of computers as effective support to teaching/learning
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Source of data Schools/NFE centres MOE and local education offices
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Method of collection Records Survey
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Questionnaire items II.19
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