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=Wireless= Welcome to the Wireless Connectivity in Schools website. This site provides information and resources regarding the new wireless networking service to be installed in schools as part of the [|Laptops for Learning] program. IBM Australia has been selected to provide and install the wireless system in schools that will enable wireless connectivity to online curriculum material and other online services such as email and filtered browsing. This service will be available to authorised users while on school premises in wirelessly enabled areas. As part of the agreement IBM will also be responsible for:
 * Introduction**
 * Background**
 * contacting schools to arrange installation dates
 * gathering necessary local information from schools to assist with installation planning
 * providing a detailed statement of works for each site
 * working with the Information Technology Directorate to establish the state-wide wireless network management system.

Installations will occur at most sites in two phases. Phase 1 will provide wireless coverage to a set of learning spaces in close proximity and the school library. The size of the school will be the main factor in determining the number of learning spaces enabled in Phase 1. Phase 2 will aim to provide coverage to all remaining learning spaces. Learning spaces are those defined in the Department's Asset Management System. It is expected that installations will begin towards the end of May 2009. Schools will be contacted by an IBM representative within the coming weeks. Details regarding installation dates will be available on this site. The new wireless network will run, where possible, in parallel with the school's existing wired network. It will leverage existing fibre optic links between buildings. To achieve this IBM will install:
 * Wireless Installation**
 * Installation schedules**
 * Wireless Network**
 * new cabling within buildings to link wireless access points and switches
 * new cabinets to house the wireless network components
 * a mobility controller at each school
 * a number of network switches to support the solution
 * wireless access points in designated learning spaces.


 * For the more technically minded**
 * The new wireless system is based upon the 802.11n protocol.
 * An Aruba mobility controller at each site will manage local wireless access points.
 * Ethernet cabling will link wireless access points to new switches.
 * Hewlett-Packard PoE switches will be used to link and power the access points.
 * All cabling will adhere to the Department's Structured Cabling System Standard.
 * Aruba access points will be configured to operate in the 5 GHz range.
 * A server provided by the Department will allow quick authentication for wireless clients.

A set of frequently asked questions is provided [|here]


 * new cabling within buildings to link wireless access points and switches
 * new cabinets to house the wireless network components
 * a mobility controller at each school
 * a number of network switches to support the solution
 * wireless access points in designated learning spaces.

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 * Client group:** Adolescents from 14-17 years from ESL or disadvantaged background.

Also, the online scenario helps to alleviate the problem that Department of Education has in attracting teachers to country areas. There would be appropriately trained teachers there in our case, but with growing numbers of children needing specialist help in mWhat was the reason why the department is creating the project. What was the problem or issue is it solving.

Was it a distinct problem or was it to enhance/improve the quality of learning for the children through the implementation of a web 2.0 tool which has great popularity among the demographic? ore remote areas the virtual classroom will need more development.Communities such as the [|Country Areas Program] already go a long way towards providing training and resources to teachers in these areas-(and in the metro areas by the way!)This could probably be one of training -support agencies.(ib)

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