1_Technical and technological issues in LRCs

1_Technical and technological issues in LRCs

1. Technology is expensive, that is why funding is essential to get the proposed goals

   • computer software
   • Audio and video Materials
   • printed materials
   • Technical support
   • Resources assistants

2. Training of teaching stuff

   • ICT Benefits
     • offers a wide range of multimedia resources
     • offers opportunities for intensive one-to-one learning in a multimedia computer lab
     • offers access to a rich resource of authentic materials on the Internet
     • ICT can open up a new range of self-access and distance learning opportunitie
     • makes worldwide communication possible
   • Many LRCs are unutilised because the institutions do not foster online teaching training

3. Development of materials that can be underutilised

   • DVD
     • CD ROMs
       • Smart boards
         • Samart TV
           • Headphones

4. General issues

   • Poor support from school administrators
   • Laboratory coordinators not skillful in solving simple PC problems
   • Negative attitude of teachers
   • Copyright