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Principals concerned federal computers might be a burden

Posted July 16, 2008 20:00:00

There are concerns a Federal initiative to put extra computers in Tasmanian schools may be more trouble than its worth.

23 public and independent schools in Tasmania have successfully applied for extra computers in the first round of the scheme.

The State Government is confident the extra machines will be a boon not a burden for students.

But the Tasmanian Principals Association's vice-president, Sheree Vertigan, says schools will need support.

"The support that's available to schools in the rollout of this ICT [information and communications technology], then the ongoing support that's with it.

"I mean maintenance of equipment is a big issue for all schools and when you put in an incredibly large bulk order you're increasing the problems with maintenance, and then there's the problem of sustainability," she said.

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