Who makes decisions regarding the brands, software and use of the computers acquired under the Fund?
The Australian Government will not play a role in determining the procurement of ICT through the Fund. Purchasing of ICT equipment through the Fund will take place at a state, sector or school level. Government and non-government education authorities have primary responsibility for decisions about design, purchase and use of educational hardware and software to meet the specific needs of their schools, including internet access and the use of school computers at home. The Government has developed The Better Practice Guide: ICT in Schools to assist schools with their decisions to deploy ICT under the Fund. Information and advice regarding open source software has been provided in the Guide.
