appropriate telecom systems for the provision of internet connectivity to remote schools in least...
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Appropriate Telecom Systems for the Provision of Internet Connectivity to
Remote Schools in Least Developed Countries
47th FITCE Congress, London 2008Transforming Lives – Improving the Quality of Life Peter Leonhardt BT
TEACHING RESOURCES:•In short supply•Out of date•Worn out•Limited in subject matter
TEACHERS:•Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to furtherstudies & personal development
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:•Lack of co-ordination between different schools•Operating independently
Typical Challenges FacedBy Remote Schools in LDCs
TEACHING RESOURCES:•In short supply•Out of date•Worn out•Limited in subject matter
TEACHERS:•Frequently only stay at school for short duration due to furtherStudies & personal development
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:•Lack of co-ordination between different schools•Operating independently
•On demand resources•Up to date information•Experience with ICT•Vast range of subjects•Interactive learning
•Remote learning for teachers which offers the opportunity to study on site
•Communication and co-ordination with other schools and institutions
Typical Challenges FacedBy Remote Schools in LDCs
Provision of the Internet to schools provides the opportunity
to deliver…
Internet / ISP
BackboneNetwork
InternetContent & ServiceHosting
LocallyHostedContent
&Services
Loca
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Net
wor
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Use
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quip
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t
Multimedia
VOIP
NetworkInfrastructure Websites
VOIP
Websites
Content Creation
Media Groups
Governments
Companies
Individuals
NGOs
Institutions
NetworkConnectivityTo Remote
Area
Role of Appropriate Telecom Systems to Deliver Value to Remote Schools
Delivery of Value to End User
Convergence of Services Through Single IP Network
Value Chain showing Delivery of Internet Services to End Users
Bunda
Natta
Mugumu
Teacher Training College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Point to Point Wi-Fi
Satellite Backhaul
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Offline Server Storage
Solar PowerSystem
Fibre / Power Link
Fibre / Power Link
PowerSubstation
ICT For Rural Development Project in North Tanzania
Bunda
Natta
Mugumu
Teacher Training College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Point to Point Wi-Fi
Satellite Backhaul
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Offline Server Storage
Solar PowerSystem
Fibre / Power Link
Fibre / Power Link
PowerSubstation
Combined Power and Fibre Link
Copper cased fibre-optic cable also serves as protection againstlightning for power lines
Bunda
Natta
Mugumu
Teacher Training College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Offline Server Storage
Solar PowerSystem
Fibre / Power Link
Fibre / Power Link
PowerSubstation
Stand Alone Power System for Location Remote from Power Supply
Solar Power System for Point to Point Radio Link
Bunda
Natta
Mugumu
Teacher Training College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Point to Point Wi-Fi
Satellite Backhaul
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Offline Server Storage
Solar PowerSystem
Fibre / Power Link
Fibre / Power Link
PowerSubstation
Buildings Connected to Wi-Fi Hub via Aerials to Extend Range
Wi-Fi Aerial located at Natta Secondary School
Bunda
Natta
MugumuTeacher Training
College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Point to Point Wi-Fi
Satellite Backhaul
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Local W-Fi Connectivity
Solar PowerSystem
Fibre / Power Link
Fibre / Power Link
PowerSubstation
Offline Server Storage providing Access to Resources
Established Computer Room at Bunda Teacher Training College
Bunda
Natta
Mugumu
Teacher Training College
SecondarySchool
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Clinic
Hospital
SecondarySchool
Council
Council
Natta Secondary School•Broader range of subjects taught•Opportunity for personal study•Improved quality of lessons
Student Teachers in Bunda •Better exam results•Improves teachers’ ability to gain scholarships to other institutions•Introduction to ICT for student teachers
Mugumu Secondary School• Improved inter-school collaboration•Teachers’ professional development
Convergence of Services
Into a SingleIP network
School ProvidingInterface to
Learning
Delivery of qualityInternet services
for use in education
Delivery of Internetservices to other
user groupsin same locality
Convergence offers a rich Variety of services over a single IP network.
Sustainability is achieved by delivering this range of servicesto multiple user groups, thus sharing the costs.
Improving Peoples Lives:Schools are able to select and utilise relevant services in order to improve education.
Appropriate TelecomsTechnology enables the services to be delivered to the end users in a practical and cost efficient manner.
Ap
pro
pri
ate
Tec
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olo
gy
WebContent
DataServices
Video &Multimedia
VoiceServices
Convergence
SustainabilityImproving Peoples
Lives
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