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ICT Technical Department
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin
The department consists of:
Mr Whiting - ICT Development & Systems Manager
Mr Barrett - Senior ICT Technician \ NVQ City & Guilds Trainer & Moderator
Mr Handy - ICT Technician (Mount Gilbert Secondary School)
Mr Sykes - Trainee ICT Technician
Mr Mytton - Trainee ICT Technician (Southall Secondary School)
"The computer was born to solve problems that didn't exist before..." Bill Gates
School Network Topology & Devices:
- All buildings linked by fibre optics
- State-of-the-art ICT technical training lab
- 450 networked & wireless computers & laptops
- 52 interactive whiteboards
- 1Gb Xirrus Wireless Switching Technology
- Fixed data projector & interactive whiteboard in every teaching space
- Intranet, internet & virtual learning environments
- Video conferencing units
- Student voting systems
- PDA’s for field research
- Computer controlled CCTV systems
- Computer controlled infrared security
- VOIP telephony
- Digital student\parent information displays
- Laser cutter technology
- 3D modelling technilogy
- Dual display animation and CAD suites
- Multiple printing solutions from ID cards to high quality photos
- Student\Staff bookable digital cameras & camcorders
- Audio visual suite and media studio
NVQ ICT Practioner on-site & external training accademy
- Successful ICT training accademy - Modern Apprentice Scheme
- Pending Microsoft accademy training centre
- Full NVQ ICT Level 2 & 3 training and examination centre
- Training and exam moderation completed on-site
- Affordable external modern apprentice training available (details on request)
"2 years from now, spam will be solved..." Bill Gates in 2004
Services offered by the department:
- Staff personal PC Clinic (includes MS Operating System, MS Office & Antivirus Installation)
- Photo retouch & printing
- Mobile phone & laptop repair
- ID card printing
- Battery & print consumables stock
- CD\DVD duplication
- VHS\Camcorder to DVD conversion
- ClickView updates and transfers
- Web design & updates
- Quick response call logging system
- Audio visual solutions
- NVQ L2 & 3 apprentice program
- Staff & student personal PC advice
- 2 week work experience program
- ICT quotes & project management
- Manage Information Systems (CMIS, ePortal, Senco Manager)
- Auditing & property marking
"The problem with viruses is temporary and will be solved within a few years" J McAfee 1998