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NIGERIA - TAKING THE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
ROLE IN EDUCATIONHow Microsoft Can Help Make Real and subsidize Your State
ICT Capacity Building Initiatives
Ken Spann J.D. M.B.A.Development Platform Manager
Microsoft October 11, 2010
Opportunities
Explore: Transforming ICT to Cross-Curiculum from
Separate Courses Reinventing Curriculum, Schools, and
Classrooms All kindergarten to grade 12 students
must be prepared to understand, use and apply technologies in effective, efficient and ethical ways (Mandate from The Alberta Canada provincial education ministry)
Opportunities (cont) More Content Needed than Computers
and Internet Teacher Preparation Focus on Technology Integration rahter
than the “Laptop” Networking, etc. Create a seamless experience for
Teachers and students Governance around Technology training
and implementation a must Technical Leadership both inside the schools
and in Government Teachers must acquire skills as well
Progress Around the World
China has implemented Microsoft IT Academies
Galileo Educational Network in Canada promotes innovation in leadership and
teaching practices Information technology is integrated in a
seamless, transparent way through careful inquiry project design, implementation and evaluation
Why Microsoft IT Academy?
Fundamental Changes must occur (Thomas and Knezek (1991) changes in learning experiences; teacher roles; curriculum; organizational leadership/structure; and governance/funding.
Why Microsoft IT Academy? (cont)
Delivers the World Class Microsoft Official Curriculum
Microsoft spends $10B per year in Research and Development
Large number of Microsoft Partners & Customers
Microsoft Technology skills are recognized worldwide
Amazing Portfolio of Products
Why Microsoft IT Academy? (cont)
The Microsoft IT Academy Program offer world-class computer technology
curriculums enriched with real-world skills Educators and students are the center of the
Microsoft IT Academy Program. a rich and resonant learning experience, using
not only the best available textbooks, but also e-learning and software
Why Microsoft IT Academy? (cont)
“an incredible platform of resources that we can provide schools to meet an enormous need”
Offer world-class technology curriculum Provide rich online learning resources Link academic learning to real-world
job skills Create a skilled workforce for
employers Connect students and instructors to
Microsoft
Benefits
Microsoft E-Learning portfolio Instructor e-learning course manage
ment tool E-Reference Books Library Microsoft Digital Literacy Professional Courseware (fees apply) Academic textbooks (fees apply 80%
Discount for Nigeria)
Live@edu Microsoft Live@edu provides a simple, practical way to
provide advanced online communications and collaboration for everyone in your campus community.
At no additional cost to your institution, we provide: hosted email calendars online workspaces mobile alerts document sharing instant messaging blogs videoconferencing mobile access and address books, all accessible on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile devices.
Live@edu
Give your students and alumni complimentary hosted email from Microsoft Live@edu, with a custom domain name selected by your institution. Students and staff can access Live@edu on all
popular PC, Mac and Linux Web browsers. Even better, this service is delivered by Microsoft on a proven infrastructure with over 310 million users worldwide.
We manage the infrastructure, you manage the accounts
Windows Live Mail
5GB mailbox; 10MB attachments Branded with your institution’s name and
logo and your domain name Add up to six URLs to your students’
Windows Live Hotmail landing page Advertising is suppressed for currently
enrolled students of colleges and universities for Windows Live mail
Push email via Windows Live for mobile
Windows Live Hotmail (cont)
Spam and virus filtering Calendars Windows Live Messenger Microsoft Office Live Workspace Store thousands of Microsoft Office documents online 500MB storage Invite people to your workspace and control who can
view, comment and edit your documents Stop manually merging versions from multiple people Open and save files directly from Microsoft Office
Word, Excel and PowerPoint Synchronise contact, task and event lists with
Microsoft Office Outlook
Windows Live Hotmail (cont)
Windows Live Alerts Mobile access Windows Live Spaces
Add up to 500 photos a month Choose your own layout Network with friends Update your blog from your mobile Link to SkyDrive - 1GB remote storage Collaborate Create ePortfolios and online CVs Share with students, colleagues or potential
employers
CostsParticulars 5,000 Students 10,000 students 25,000 students
Cost of laptops/Microsoft
Software* ($385 ea) $1,925,000 $3,850,000 $9,625,000
Antivirus ($36 per laptop for 1 Year) $180,000.00 $360,000.00 $900,000.00
Cost of IT Academy$44,000 $88,000 $220,000(250students/
Academy)
Royalties QMS, Coordinators salaries/year
$70,000 $120,000 $250,000
Train the trainer
$8,000 $14,000 $30,000Training 1 teacher/100
students
Stipend for teachers for 10 days training
$3,750 $7,500 $18,750
Cost MOAC (Books)/Academy
$1,200 $2,400 $6,000
Projectors USD 650 ea
$13,000 $26,000 $65,000
Miscellaneous $10,000 $15,000 $25,000
TOTAL $2,254,950 $4,482,900 $11,139,750
Costs (cont)Warranty 1 Year $0 $0 $0
MSDN AA Software (over 150 Products)
$0 $0 $0
Custom Email $0 $0 $0
25GB online Storage $0 $0 $0
10GB email boxes $0 $0 $0
Centralized Administration
$0 $0 $0
Office Web Applications $0 $0 $0
24x7 support $0 $0 $0
Microsoft eLearning Courses (over 160 Subjects)
$0 $0 $0
Microsoft Windows 7 & Microsoft Office 2007 at Substantial discounts
$0 $0 $0
Total Cost per student
$450 $448.29 $447.75
Results Students
Receive a blend of Microsoft Office Skills Schools regardless of Major
Exposure may prompt more students to choose IT as a career
Microsoft Certifications are often required by many Employers for IT jobs
Schools Providing the 21st Century IT Curriculum that
are necessary
Results The Nation
Nigeria can become a “Knowledge Based” Economy’
Increase of Software Developers Builds a local software economy Provides not only jobs but Entrepreneurs
Youngest MCPs In Africa! (Microsoft Certified Professional)
Governor Obi to Empower 10,000 Youths On ICT
This follows the signing of a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the state by the trio will see to about 10, 000 Secondary School Students of Anambra State plus 1, 500 civil servants getting empowered with one laptop each and relevant ICT skills in Microsoft courses. The initiative, which comes in phases is expected to take off officially in November, where 6, 500 participants will benefit.
The Future of Technology
Is Here Now!
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