Infrastructure Planning Continuum - wazmac

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School ICT Planning - Infrastructure Continuum Overview Better Network Infrastructure Inter-building No network cabling between network cabling buildings. Penetration

Network cabling between some buildings.

Network cabling between most buildings.

Network cabling between all buildings.

Mixture of external grade copper and fibre.

Most buildings linked with fibre and or Cat 6 copper - not warranted.

All buildings linked with Cat 6 / Fibre installation. Documented and warranted.

Inter-building network cabling Standard

Cabling installed in ad-hoc fashion, not to any particular standard.

Intra-building network cabling

No permanently installed cabling. Most rooms don't have sufficient All rooms permanently cabled, All rooms professionally cabled. (Hubs under tables, loose cables network outlets. Mix of with sufficient outlets available for Documented with maps and test running around floor/walls.) permanently installed cabling and all computers. results. ad-hoc additions.

Active network equipment

10Mb Hubs in some areas. Most not in cabinets, but equipment housed under tables, in cupboards, etc.

All 100Mb switches, unmanaged, though not all housed in cabinets. Some equipment connected directly to switches.

Wireless network equipment

No wireless access.

Domestic style access points Commercial grade equipment with Wireless access available without security. Ad hoc, install as secure access in some areas. seemlessly across entire site. required. Density capacity for 3 - 5 devices per user.

No server. All staff and student files stored on individual computers.

Basic file sharing using shared group folders, on standard computer acting as a file server.

Secure file sharing on dedicated server hardware, with home folders for some teachers and students.

Fully managed server providing secure file sharing for all teachers & students, intranet facilities, group folders,and full backup regime.

Some teachers access personal online file storage and apps at school.

Some teachers use online services with their classes, and encourage students to collaborate for group projects.

Online apps & services are the preferred option for all teachers & students. Online file storage & group collaboration is universal.

Predominantly newer equipment with ad-hoc installation of OS and application software across the school.

Newer equipment with current OS & re-imaging facility. Common image, most devices located in 'lab' environment.

All equipment under warranty, standard OS installed, re-imaging facility, mobile devices managed across site.

Some teachers use personal devices connected to cellular network.

Ad hoc use of personal devices on school network by teachers & students.

Network supports use of multiple personal devices by all teachers & students; BYOT policy sets clear guidelines.

Server & file storage Local Server infrastructure (if required)

Online Document No use of online file storage, storage, apps and apps, or services. services

Network Clients School-owned Mix of new and older equipment Desktop & Laptop with a variety of OS versions Computers, & installed. mobile devices

Personal Mobile Devices

Use of personal devices banned in school.

Facilities to support Information Sharing Printing USB printers connected directly to USB printers shared amongst computers in classrooms. computers in classrooms or building.

Managable switches in Campus Distributor. 1Gb uplink to some buildings. All building equipment in cabinets.

All 100/1000 managed switches, housed in secure cabinets with Gb uplink to all buildings. Professionally segmented and documented.

Combination of local USB printing Network printing available across and network printing. school with printers suitably located.

Online publishing No students or teachers publish Some teachers with a personal The school provides student & school-related information online. interest publish information online. teacher publishing space on an Students maintain personal social Intranet / Internet site. network sites.

All teachers maintain an up-todate class blog / web site. Students publish articles and contribute to online forums in accordance with school policy and code of conduct.

Collaboration

Some staff collaborate using online shared document editing when appropriate. Some teachers facilitate shared document editing facilities for students within group projects.

Collaborative editing of shared documents, for staff and students, is the norm. All students have the option to contribute to shared documents when involved in group projects.

Regular time allocation for a teacher to maintain equipment, or employment of regular funded contractor.

All school-owned infrastructure managed by dedicated ICT staff or contractors. Management of ICT supports curriculum needs.

Ad hoc support is provided to teachers and students in connecting personal devices to the school network and using online apps.

Students and teachers are administrators of their own devices, with official support & guidleines for connecting to the school network.

Collaborative planning and project Collaborative planning and project work is undertaken through the work is undertaken through the exchange of printed documents. exchange of documents attached to emails.

Infrastructure maintenance & support School-owned Each teacher maintains the A teacher maintains schoolhardware & equipment in their own classroom. owned equipment as required, network support with casual relief from regular duties.

Personal hardware Use of personal devices banned & school network in school. support

A 'blind eye' is turned to a small number of teachers and students connecting personal devices to the school network.

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