School Computers - A Scarce Resource
Once again, this time on twitter, there has been a flutter around the subject of school computers. In most Scottish schools the overwhelming majority of computers are concentrated in three departments and while as a computing teacher I used to enjoy having 20 computers in my room, with the increase in ICT in schools, there has to be a case for computers being available when needed. That implies all departments being housed away from computer labs and booking them as required with a senior member of staff to hold the coats when there are disputes. There is also a case for a few laptops in every lab which are available for nearby classrooms when not needed by the department booked into the computer lab.I know that Islay High School and Ian Stuart have made a very good case for a device for every pupil I do not honestly see that coming to fruition in the foreseeable future. My solution however unsatisfactory in some respects is at least better than the status wo.
