Good point, but what ever happened to the Universal Access Fund. Is it still alive? Edith From: Ali Hussein [mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke] Sent: June 14, 2013 5:23 AM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Another issue that is pertinent is how the Universal Access Fund can be used to ensure always on connectivity to schools across the country. I see some synergies here with KENET. The two need to work together to ensure this happens. Regards Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 713 601113 "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb Sent from my iPad On Jun 14, 2013, at 3:19 AM, Edith Adera <eadera@idrc.ca<mailto:eadera@idrc.ca>> wrote: Barrack, A clear framework for monitoring and evaluation should be developed to assess how the program is running and most importantly what the educational outcomes are and to take corrective actions along the way. Edith From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Barrack Otieno Sent: June 13, 2013 11:47 PM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Listers, Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

Hi Rigia, Your post arrived finally :-) Edith,there is a Universal Access fund board at CCK, i think some of the members are on the list probably they can update us. Best Regards On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Warigia Bowman <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

Edith, Lol! I would also like to know the answer to that question.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Edith Adera <eadera@idrc.ca> wrote:

...

Good point, but what ever happened to the Universal Access Fund. Is it still alive?****

** **

Edith****

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*From:* Ali Hussein [mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke] *Sent:* June 14, 2013 5:23 AM

*To:* Edith Adera *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)****

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Another issue that is pertinent is how the Universal Access Fund can be used to ensure always on connectivity to schools across the country. I see some synergies here with KENET. The two need to work together to ensure this happens.****

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Regards ****

Ali Hussein****

CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd****

Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd****

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+254 713 601113****

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"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb****

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Sent from my iPad****

On Jun 14, 2013, at 3:19 AM, Edith Adera <eadera@idrc.ca> wrote:****

Barrack,****

****

A clear framework for monitoring and evaluation should be developed to assess how the program is running and most importantly what the educational outcomes are and to take corrective actions along the way.****

****

Edith****

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*From:* kictanet [ mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke<kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke>] *On Behalf Of *Barrack Otieno *Sent:* June 13, 2013 11:47 PM *To:* Edith Adera *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Subject:* [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)****

****

Listers,****

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

****

Best Regards ****

-- Barrack O. Otieno****

+254721325277****

+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno****

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Ms.Warigia, Should we limit the devices (not necessarily laptops) only to areas with good electricity supply + decent classrooms? Very few decent libraries exist in Kenya after books are vandalized and not replaced. Maybe why we could do with e-readers. Every school should have a lab/workshop or volunteers to assist with repairs. Laptop or tablet maintenance, should earn IT college students credits in their programs. Electronic waste disposal, should involve county governments and NEMA for (well specified) direction. On Jun 14, 2013 10:07 AM, "Warigia Bowman" <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

For the laptop program to truly be effective, we must ensure first, that all primary school supplements are disbursed by the government in a timely manner, so that children can start learning, irrespective of socio-economic status.

Let me reiterate my concern that until we get the basics right, laptops wont improve matters.

Second, we must ensure that students are learning in appropriate surroundings. Are buildings present, clean and safe? Is some kind of rudimentary library available?

Third, we must ensure that teacher training is at adequate levels in basic topics.

Fourth, without electricity, all of this laptop mania is pointless. Are steady streams of electricity available at implementation sites?

Fifth, is Internet freely available at implementation sites? Who is paying for the Internet?

Sixth, is there a clear curriculum?

Seventh, are teachers and students being trained on the proper care, and maintenance of equipment?

Finally, is there an environmentally appropriate means of disposal, refurbishment, and recycling when laptops reach the end of their life cycle.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke>wrote:

...

Barack,

I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project.

As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required.

If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be...

Victor

On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

...

Listers,

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

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My view, is the children should get *rugged* e-readers. http://gigaom.com/2012/04/27/worldreader-kids-e-readers-kindles/ Yesterday, the 2013/2014 .KE Budget mentioned allocations for building labs in primary schools. Some of our children in rural areas will gain more from e-learning than they will from their teachers. This does not exclude the need for good teachers, but in some places, there are no good teachers. :) On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Warigia Bowman <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Muraya

I simply am saying, that we must prioritize electricity supply and decent classrooms. I am not opposed to laptops in classrooms per se, but I think they are a gimmick, if we do not ensure that students are getting an excellent analog education first.

I like the lab idea.

I like involving country governments and NEMA in waste disposal.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya@gmail.com>wrote:

...

Ms.Warigia,

Should we limit the devices (not necessarily laptops) only to areas with good electricity supply + decent classrooms?

Very few decent libraries exist in Kenya after books are vandalized and not replaced. Maybe why we could do with e-readers.

Every school should have a lab/workshop or volunteers to assist with repairs. Laptop or tablet maintenance, should earn IT college students credits in their programs.

Electronic waste disposal, should involve county governments and NEMA for (well specified) direction. On Jun 14, 2013 10:07 AM, "Warigia Bowman" <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

...

For the laptop program to truly be effective, we must ensure first, that all primary school supplements are disbursed by the government in a timely manner, so that children can start learning, irrespective of socio-economic status.

Let me reiterate my concern that until we get the basics right, laptops wont improve matters.

Second, we must ensure that students are learning in appropriate surroundings. Are buildings present, clean and safe? Is some kind of rudimentary library available?

Third, we must ensure that teacher training is at adequate levels in basic topics.

Fourth, without electricity, all of this laptop mania is pointless. Are steady streams of electricity available at implementation sites?

Fifth, is Internet freely available at implementation sites? Who is paying for the Internet?

Sixth, is there a clear curriculum?

Seventh, are teachers and students being trained on the proper care, and maintenance of equipment?

Finally, is there an environmentally appropriate means of disposal, refurbishment, and recycling when laptops reach the end of their life cycle.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke>wrote:

...

Barack,

I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project.

As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required.

If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be...

Victor

On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

...

Listers,

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

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We agree on good teachers. What if there are no good teachers (available)? What if many teachers in rural areas prefer to farm/trade during the day? Many children will fall behind in their education, whether they have e-readers or not. With e-readers, some gifted children can learn a little on their own, while we seek good teachers. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 12:47 PM, Warigia Bowman <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Muraya

I think this is the point where you and I differ. I myself am a teacher. If there are no good teachers, find a good teacher. That is the priority. After they have a good teacher, we get an e-reader.

It is cheaper, more cost effective and more efficient to have a human being teach 20 students, then to give a class of clueless children a laptop.

In fact, I guess that 90 percent of the people on this list, including myself, did not have a computer growing up. I did not start using computers until my masters, yet, I am literate and can conduct multivariable calculus.

Kind regards.

Warigia

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya@gmail.com>wrote:

...

My view, is the children should get *rugged* e-readers.

http://gigaom.com/2012/04/27/worldreader-kids-e-readers-kindles/

Yesterday, the 2013/2014 .KE Budget mentioned allocations for building labs in primary schools.

Some of our children in rural areas will gain more from e-learning than they will from their teachers.

This does not exclude the need for good teachers, but in some places, there are no good teachers.

:)

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Warigia Bowman <warigia@gmail.com>wrote:

...

Dear Muraya

I simply am saying, that we must prioritize electricity supply and decent classrooms. I am not opposed to laptops in classrooms per se, but I think they are a gimmick, if we do not ensure that students are getting an excellent analog education first.

I like the lab idea.

I like involving country governments and NEMA in waste disposal.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya@gmail.com>wrote:

...

Ms.Warigia,

Should we limit the devices (not necessarily laptops) only to areas with good electricity supply + decent classrooms?

Very few decent libraries exist in Kenya after books are vandalized and not replaced. Maybe why we could do with e-readers.

Every school should have a lab/workshop or volunteers to assist with repairs. Laptop or tablet maintenance, should earn IT college students credits in their programs.

Electronic waste disposal, should involve county governments and NEMA for (well specified) direction. On Jun 14, 2013 10:07 AM, "Warigia Bowman" <warigia@gmail.com> wrote:

...

For the laptop program to truly be effective, we must ensure first, that all primary school supplements are disbursed by the government in a timely manner, so that children can start learning, irrespective of socio-economic status.

Let me reiterate my concern that until we get the basics right, laptops wont improve matters.

Second, we must ensure that students are learning in appropriate surroundings. Are buildings present, clean and safe? Is some kind of rudimentary library available?

Third, we must ensure that teacher training is at adequate levels in basic topics.

Fourth, without electricity, all of this laptop mania is pointless. Are steady streams of electricity available at implementation sites?

Fifth, is Internet freely available at implementation sites? Who is paying for the Internet?

Sixth, is there a clear curriculum?

Seventh, are teachers and students being trained on the proper care, and maintenance of equipment?

Finally, is there an environmentally appropriate means of disposal, refurbishment, and recycling when laptops reach the end of their life cycle.

On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke>wrote:

...

Barack,

I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project.

As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required.

If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be...

Victor

On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com>wrote:

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+1 Warigia. It is a great idea with premature timing. Teachers need to own it for it to succeed. What I am reading in papers today is saying otherwise. Without ownership by teachers, it will go down the drain and we cannot afford to lose such amounts. I hope the teachers are being roped in to own it- and own it well! Gilda From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera=skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Warigia Bowman Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 11:56 AM To: godera@skyweb.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Dear Muraya I simply am saying, that we must prioritize electricity supply and decent classrooms. I am not opposed to laptops in classrooms per se, but I think they are a gimmick, if we do not ensure that students are getting an excellent analog education first. I like the lab idea. I like involving country governments and NEMA in waste disposal. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya@gmail.com> wrote: Ms.Warigia, Should we limit the devices (not necessarily laptops) only to areas with good electricity supply + decent classrooms? Very few decent libraries exist in Kenya after books are vandalized and not replaced. Maybe why we could do with e-readers. Every school should have a lab/workshop or volunteers to assist with repairs. Laptop or tablet maintenance, should earn IT college students credits in their programs. Electronic waste disposal, should involve county governments and NEMA for (well specified) direction. On Jun 14, 2013 10:07 AM, "Warigia Bowman" <warigia@gmail.com> wrote: For the laptop program to truly be effective, we must ensure first, that all primary school supplements are disbursed by the government in a timely manner, so that children can start learning, irrespective of socio-economic status. Let me reiterate my concern that until we get the basics right, laptops wont improve matters. Second, we must ensure that students are learning in appropriate surroundings. Are buildings present, clean and safe? Is some kind of rudimentary library available? Third, we must ensure that teacher training is at adequate levels in basic topics. Fourth, without electricity, all of this laptop mania is pointless. Are steady streams of electricity available at implementation sites? Fifth, is Internet freely available at implementation sites? Who is paying for the Internet? Sixth, is there a clear curriculum? Seventh, are teachers and students being trained on the proper care, and maintenance of equipment? Finally, is there an environmentally appropriate means of disposal, refurbishment, and recycling when laptops reach the end of their life cycle. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke> wrote: Barack, I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project. As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required. If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be... Victor On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote: Listers, Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/vgathara%40vimak.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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Barrack, Yes, I read that earlier. It is true the Government has stated that they will build capacity of teachers. However, KNUT is saying in today's papers that they will not allow their teachers to undertake any training until Government sorts out pending issues of their balances and address the issue of shortage of teachers. To me, this just spells out a stalemate or delay until it is resolved. That is why I say, teachers must own the project- if they do not, it is money down the drain. This is the first and most important step in ensuring effective implementation of the project, let alone all those great ideas I have read so far. Gilda From: Barrack Otieno [mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 2:15 PM To: Gilda Odera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)

From the Capital FM wall:

The government has allocated Sh53.2 billion for the deployment of laptops, which is the Jubilee government's flagship project. In his maiden Budget Statement before the National Assembly on Thursday, National Treasury Secretary Henry Rotich said they have allocated a total of Sh53.2 billion for deployment of 1.35 million laptops to class one pupils, development of digital content, and building capacity of teachers and rolling out computer laboratory for Class 4 to Class 8 students in all On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Gilda Odera <godera@skyweb.co.ke> wrote: +1 Warigia. It is a great idea with premature timing. Teachers need to own it for it to succeed. What I am reading in papers today is saying otherwise. Without ownership by teachers, it will go down the drain and we cannot afford to lose such amounts. I hope the teachers are being roped in to own it- and own it well! Gilda From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+godera <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bgodera> =skyweb.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Warigia Bowman Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 11:56 AM To: godera@skyweb.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Dear Muraya I simply am saying, that we must prioritize electricity supply and decent classrooms. I am not opposed to laptops in classrooms per se, but I think they are a gimmick, if we do not ensure that students are getting an excellent analog education first. I like the lab idea. I like involving country governments and NEMA in waste disposal. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya@gmail.com> wrote: Ms.Warigia, Should we limit the devices (not necessarily laptops) only to areas with good electricity supply + decent classrooms? Very few decent libraries exist in Kenya after books are vandalized and not replaced. Maybe why we could do with e-readers. Every school should have a lab/workshop or volunteers to assist with repairs. Laptop or tablet maintenance, should earn IT college students credits in their programs. Electronic waste disposal, should involve county governments and NEMA for (well specified) direction. On Jun 14, 2013 10:07 AM, "Warigia Bowman" <warigia@gmail.com> wrote: For the laptop program to truly be effective, we must ensure first, that all primary school supplements are disbursed by the government in a timely manner, so that children can start learning, irrespective of socio-economic status. Let me reiterate my concern that until we get the basics right, laptops wont improve matters. Second, we must ensure that students are learning in appropriate surroundings. Are buildings present, clean and safe? Is some kind of rudimentary library available? Third, we must ensure that teacher training is at adequate levels in basic topics. Fourth, without electricity, all of this laptop mania is pointless. Are steady streams of electricity available at implementation sites? Fifth, is Internet freely available at implementation sites? Who is paying for the Internet? Sixth, is there a clear curriculum? Seventh, are teachers and students being trained on the proper care, and maintenance of equipment? Finally, is there an environmentally appropriate means of disposal, refurbishment, and recycling when laptops reach the end of their life cycle. On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke> wrote: Barack, I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project. As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required. If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be... Victor On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote: Listers, Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. Best Regards -- Barrack O. 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Thanks, Edith, Ali and Victor, for raising critical issues. Another soft issue arose in todays newspaper that might need our consideration as well http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000085946&story_title=teachers-vow-to-thwart-state-laptops-scheme . Best Regards On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke>wrote:

Barack,

I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project.

As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required.

If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be...

Victor

On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

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Listers,

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

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Barrack, Just read the article you shared. Can Hon. Matiangi explain the rationale for skipping class 2 and 3? And start with class 4 with computer labs? Does it mean the laptop idea will die post class 3? Edith From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Barrack Otieno Sent: June 14, 2013 9:55 AM To: Edith Adera Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Thanks, Edith, Ali and Victor, for raising critical issues. Another soft issue arose in todays newspaper that might need our consideration as well http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000085946&story_title=teachers-vow-to-thwart-state-laptops-scheme. Best Regards On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke<mailto:vgathara@vimak.co.ke>> wrote: Barack, I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project. As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required. If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be... Victor On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com<mailto:otieno.barrack@gmail.com>> wrote: Listers, Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/vgathara%40vimak.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

I'm just wondering aloud if part of the funds that will go towards purchase of the laptops is worth the increase in taxes on basic commodities to increase government revenue. I'm also wondering where the FREE WiFi promise vanished? Have a good one. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva twitter.com/lordmwesh google ID | Skype ID: lordmwesh On 14 June 2013 14:31, Edith Adera <eadera@idrc.ca> wrote:

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Just read the article you shared. Can Hon. Matiangi explain the rationale for skipping class 2 and 3? And start with class 4 with computer labs? Does it mean the laptop idea will die post class 3?****

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*From:* kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera= idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Barrack Otieno *Sent:* June 14, 2013 9:55 AM *To:* Edith Adera

*Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next)****

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Thanks, Edith, Ali and Victor, for raising critical issues. Another soft issue arose in todays newspaper that might need our consideration as well http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000085946&story_title=teachers-vow-to-thwart-state-laptops-scheme .****

Best Regards****

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On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Victor Gathara <vgathara@vimak.co.ke> wrote:****

Barack,****

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I think its fair to say that most IT projects that fail really do so as a result of project management failure so a strong project (or programme?) management function needs to be built into this project. ****

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As an example there is the question of quality assurance. How will we ensure that the project delivers a quality 'product'? Also how will success (or failure) of the project will be measured? I think its important that an objective quality assessment be done at regular points in the project life-cycle to monitor progress and introduce changes if required. ****

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If it is rolled out as a project then it really must have an end (when the project closed down and hands over to the operational regime where laptops are just as essential in classroom as textbooks)...It would be important to work out what that regime would be...****

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Victor****

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On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:*** *

Listers,****

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

****

Best Regards ****

-- Barrack O. Otieno****

+254721325277****

+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno****

http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ ****

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Hi Peter Most publishers adopt Digital Rights Management tools to mitigate against piracy of eBooks. Peres Were On Jun 15, 2013 1:59 AM, "Peter Kenduiywo" <pkenduiywo@jambo.co.ke> wrote:

Barrack, Limited or no research has been undertaken in the Kenyan context to identify barriers to successful implementation. R & D to bring to light barriers to successful teaching and learning experience is necessary to trigger continuous improvement.

What about the perennial subject of intellectual property for digitized education resources?

Peter

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Peres et.al., Will that solve our problem? I think Peter is asking for tighter measures to be taken. Our IP issues are so complex but maybe here is an opportunity to address it in a focused manner. I guess the Laptop Project is an opportunity to clean up a number of other issues that straddle other sectors. I so love this discussion, wish I had more time to contribute. Kudos to you all!!! Nyaki ________________________________ From: peres wamukhula were <pereswere2013@gmail.com> To: elizaslider@yahoo.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:01 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 : Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Laptop Project - The Key Variables (Day 5:Wrap up and Way Forward (Key declarations, what next) Hi Peter Most publishers adopt Digital Rights Management tools to mitigate against piracy of eBooks. Peres Were On Jun 15, 2013 1:59 AM, "Peter Kenduiywo" <pkenduiywo@jambo.co.ke> wrote: Barrack,

Limited or no research has been undertaken in the Kenyan context to identify barriers to successful implementation.   R & D to bring to light barriers to successful teaching and learning experience is necessary to trigger continuous improvement. 

What about the perennial subject of intellectual property for digitized education resources? 

Peter

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Listers,

...

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Oh @Edith! It has been indicated that the Ministry of education is at an advanced stage of implementing an integrated information system dubbed Education MIS (EMIS) to provide information for planning, administration and various intervention measures across all agencies of the education sector. The laptop project covering thousands of primary schools will definitely require a tool to give a "bird's eye" view of feedback and progress made without having officials to traverse counties for monitoring and assessment. Can this project be given priority at the pilot stage? or Is this asking too much given connectivity issues and costs? * * *Peter* On 15 June 2013 01:55, Peter Kenduiywo <pkenduiywo@jambo.co.ke> wrote:

Barrack, Limited or no research has been undertaken in the Kenyan context to identify barriers to successful implementation. R & D to bring to light barriers to successful teaching and learning experience is necessary to trigger continuous improvement.

What about the perennial subject of intellectual property for digitized education resources?

Peter

On 13 June 2013 23:46, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack@gmail.com> wrote:

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Listers,

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this weeks discussion the threads are still open, today we discuss any issues that are significant to the project and that may have been overlooked, the discussion is open.

Best Regards

-- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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