DfES Laptop Initiative
Project Status: Completed
What is it?
The DfES Laptop Initiative for Adult and Community Learning loaned out 1500 ICT packages to local education authorities and selected voluntary and community organisations for use in adult and community learning. The packages included a laptop, colour printer, scanner, software, support and training.
The initiative which lasts for 3 years aims to develop innovative applications of the machines in:
 | Basic skills education; |
| Community outreach; and |
| In pursuit of the widening participation agenda generally. |
The Laptops have been given to:
| Enrich teaching; |
| Provide quality support for learners; and |
| See ICT as a regular feature in literacy and other provision. |
Who Co-ordinates it?
NIACE and the Basic Skills Agency are working in partnership to co-ordinate the initiative, provide help and support on learning issues and monitor the effectiveness of the programme.
How is it supported?
Support is provided in five main ways
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Surveys
NIACE has carried out two surveys on the projects involved in the Laptop Initiative which are managed by NIACE (i.e. not including those managed by the BSA).
The first survey took place six months into the initiative and looked at the results of 100 respondents. The second survey took place 18 months into the initiative and looked at the results from129 respondents. The results of both surveys can be found by following the appropriate link below.
The findings of the 18 Month Survey
The findings of the 6 Month Survey
| For further information contact: Munira Arkate (munira.arkate@niace.org.uk) or Alan Clarke (alanc@niace.org.uk) |
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