Completed by 600 schools across the sector, the survey shows that existing school infrastructure is in a relatively good state. More than half of schools surveyed have a server less than five years old and most schools have some type of wireless system. Indications are that while most schools are embracing digital learning they are keen to upgrade their internal networks through the School Network Upgrade Project to ensure service quality is retained as technology demands increase.

The School ICT Infrastructure Survey is available as a download from Education Counts. Published in April 2013 and written by the Schools Infrastructure Group, Ultra-fast Broadband in Schools, and Ministry of Education, it provides information about the current state of ICT infrastructure in New Zealand schools, how they are currently using technology and what they would find valuable in terms of content and services to enhance teaching and learning.

The Ministry’s Ultra-fast Broadband in Schools team is currently visiting regions around New Zealand to inform local schools of the progress on digital education initiatives including:

• the School Connection Project (SCP)
• School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP)
• the TELA laptop scheme and more. 

The updates are being given as part of CORE Education’s Learning@schools roadshow. If you missed it, you can find the presentation on the  Ultra-fast Broadband in Schools page under the heading, Update on current initiatives.

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