Government policy is somewhat
a controversial topic to discuss. But it is better to go back to the basics. Government policy is a statement on government
actions, plans or intent specified through cabinet memos, policy (or sessional)
papers approved by the national assembly, presidential statements, ministerial
statements, etc. Policy is further clarified through bills, budgets and
regulations which provide details on implementing agencies, procedures,, offences, funding, technology and other finer details
If we assume that this is
true, then the next question is what is the policy of the government as regards
the lap-top project? The general view is that the policy aims to provide
alternative learning through multimedia to all levels of learning from primary
school to university and for continuing education.” As per the existing
technology, multimedia educational content access could be through desk-top
computers with internet connection, lap-tops/ipads with preloaded content or
smart phones.
Therefore, what could the
most appropriate implementing legislation in the current scenario? It could
read like “The Government will promote the use of multimedia technology to
support learning in all public schools, colleges and universities”
Do we have adequate legal instruments?
Yes we only need refinement. The government has three laws, i.e the Education
Act, the Information and Communication Act and the Finance Act 2013.
How could you take into
account the issue of changing technology? You could insert a statement in the education
that “All public schools will access approved multimedia content through devices
that comply to approved standards. The standards will be revised from time to
time and gazetted in the Kenya Gazette.” This will provide room for the
Government to set up a committee to consult and set standards covering content,
computational hardware (CPU speed, memory capacity, etc), internet access, screen
size, power, disability support, etc.
In addition to the
technology, what else could be in the regulations? You could consider including
“Free laptops will be provided to all students joining primary school. The
Cabinet Secretary may add other classes through notice in the Kenya Gazette.”
Clearly it gets more
complicated as you address regulations. Policy therefore becomes a continuing process.
Let me hear you views ….
James Kulubi
From: robert yawe <robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk>
To: jkulubi@yahoo.co.uk
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:50
Subject: [kictanet] Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants - justified
Hi all,
Sony have joined the fray
Now that application is definitely ideal for Class 1 and they can afford the Kes. 288 million tender bond.
Robert Yawe
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
Kenya
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
Kenya
Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
From: Cleophas Barmasai <cbarmasai@gmail.com>
To: robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Monday, 12 August 2013, 10:27
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants - justified
That video is really inspiring Robert! It justifies! I think the way to
beat obsolescence is to schedule new devices every three years.
Sincerely,
Cleophas
Cleophas
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
When Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440, only about 30 percent of adult Europeans could read. Before that, most people learned from other people, through stories, explanations and demonstrations. Books existed, but they were produced by hand, painstakingly, one at a time. With books so expensive and rare, only those wealthy enough to afford them learned to read.Then the printing press made books and other printed materials readily available, and literacy rates began to climb.Robert Yawe
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
KenyaTel: +254722511225, +254202010696
From: robert yawe <robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk>
To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 18:51
Subject: Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants - justified
Hi,Please watch this TED video by a 12 year old developerRegardsRobert Yawe
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
KenyaTel: +254722511225, +254202010696
From: Crystal Watley Kigoni <crystal@voicesofafrica.org>
To: robertyawe@yahoo.co.uk
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 10:25
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Laptops for 2014 class 1 entrants - fears
In the US, most primary schools have computer labs and secondary school students carry laptops. Why? Young children need exposure as early as possible but a 1 to 1 ratio is overkill. These machines will be obsolete by the time the class one students reach anywhere near class 5 when more serious research projects are started. The effort is in the right place, however there still needs to be more thought into the deployment to maximize return on investment in terms of human capital.Crystal
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