The Schools Integration Project (SIP) was a major initiative of Schools IT 2000. Its intention was to foster whole school development in relation to information and communication technology (ICT) integration. In order to achieve this, pilot projects were established to determine models of best practice for the use of ICT's across the Irish education system.
Extra resources were allocated to these projects, and, given the need for the wider implementation of SIP's findings, preference was given to projects which could easily be replicated and modified for national dissemination. SIP 43 was one of the successful projects and represents the collective talents of the members of West Cork Information Technology Network, whose sought to exploit advanced technologies, in particular video conferencing, as teaching and learning tools, and, tested their application to practical working environments.
To test emerging ICT's in a practical work environment.
To advance co-operation and collaboration
To formulate a model for collaboration among members of a schools network.
To research the value of broad band technology in primary education.
To promote good practice in pedagogical and technical terms for children and for teachers.
To share expertise
To share experiences
To develop a bank of knowledge.
To cultivate links at local, national and international level.
To promote links between schools, communities and industry.
To provide in-service training.
To establish a project web-site.
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