Hello all. just an update on the status of the latest GSCP project. implementing ltsp in schools. after a successful run in the first stage of the project, we are now coming to the end of the second phase of the same. the third phase, when schools actually begin to use the equipment will start on June 3rd. for this particular project, 21 schools were selected on basis of space, necessity and support to be equipped and networked by the gscp. for the past 2 months, toma nd i have been working to implement the same for the said schools, however, we ran into a couple of problems here and there. the one which got the most amount of laughs was S.F.Moira. toma nd i had gone tot he school, dirty, tom with his bandana on his head and french bread, me with my shirt all dirty and sweating. the teachers took one look at us and gave us a very cold reception, not allowing us to touch the equipment or work without permission. any attempt to explain why and what we were doing was of no awail. when i finally called up the headmistress a month later, she apologized to me saying that the teaches, had apparently though we were high on drugs!!! what a comedown. we had a good laugh on that one,a nd i ahve made a resolution to carry with me a set of new clothes for every school. moidakars nah..... however, some schools have been overly co-operative, St Barthalomeos chorao for eg, they had everything made and keep ready for us to come and install the computers, they ahd furniture and spend money to make the lab look nice. and then along came a good Samaritan in the form of Alwyn Noronha helping the school in planning and implementing computer studies,and even donating 5 network cards from his own. to give an appreciation, the schools which have really helped themselves and are to be applauded are: St john of the cross sanquelim for their effort and enthusiasm however, financial help is a problem here. maybe if someone is from the village, he can help out like how alwyn helped out in chorao. vasant vidyalaya siolim had got all infrastructure and allup and in spite of being really low on funds, made funds available for the same. holy cross high school, siolim and bastora. both school nuns did an admirable job in getting everything up and ruining. these are two schools, which were really interested in teaching even the lower classes and had dedicated teachers. st claras assnora, had plenty to talk about. they were the first to get everything ready, the first school to already inaugurate their computers, and the most co-operative staff and teachers i have ever seen. this is one school that is anyone is from that locality, you should consider supporting. however we got a somewhat lukewarm respnce from a few schols as well. to name a few, St. Anne's H.S., Tivim. st elizabeths pomburpa, S.F.X moira. our lady of grace bicholim etc.. these schools in my opinion need to be educated in computer usefulness and about the project in general. till date, i haven't visited any of the south goa schools, though tom will be doing so next week. i wil be leaving for a much needed break to mumbai, lonavela etc. on 28th till 2nd. i will be back on 3rd in time fo the third and final phase of the project. wish us luck :-) and remember, with U we can spell success. a helping hand will go a long way. if people can only rally around and help support and encourage the school, like Saligao for example, it can go a long way towards helping the community. more updates to be posted later with corrections etc.. regards Ashley
================================================================= Ashley Delaney (Man is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished) Res: Abreovaddo, Saligao, Bardez Goa. India. 403511 Ph.(R) 0091-0832-409580 Mobile: 9823014976 MSN MESSENGER: delaneyashley , Yahoo ID: ashleywiz Instant mail!!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
