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Category Archives: green ICT


Going Green in ICT - what can you do?

As part of your resolution in 2009 to be a leader in the world of using ICTs responsibly and greenly, think about what you can do in your small world to impact.
The following videos will give you some pointers.
1. CEO of Education.au Limited Greg Black provides a checklist for educational institutions

2. Bad habits you may […]

Computer Technologies for Schools (CTFS) - a Green ICT project

The Computer Technologies for Schools project is a national project aimed at providing surplus Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment to government and non-government schools around Australia. The project sources ICT equipment from the public and private sector and arranges distribution to schools.
The Computer Technologies for Schools project began as part of the Prime Minister’s […]

Chasing Green ICT

The topic of Green ICT seems to be one that has recurred several times now in this blog. That’s because I think it is a very important topic. It is one where we need to create and adhere to strict guidelines, whether in our organisations or at home.
A new video from Greg Black, the CEO […]

The Green ICT paradox

This is a topic which still interests me. Various people have pointed me to new articles both here in Australia and overseas.
This thread started with How Green is your DER? nearly two months ago, and then continued a month ago with In Search of a Green DER.
My concern is still with the sustainability of our […]

In Search of a Green DER

The cover story on Issue 25 of Education Technology Solutions is titled GREEN COMPUTING: Saving the Planet One Classroom at a Time, and reminded me of some unfinished business.
Nearly a month ago I asked How Green is your DER?
The focus of what I wrote then is very similar to the points made in the GREEN […]

How Green is your DER?

A very satisfied ICT Cordinator reported on a list that I belong to: “we purchased 210 computers, delivered on 3 July and during the July holiday break our Network manager, one technician and four Yr 12 ITVet students deployed them throughout the College. Wednesday was our first day back for the start of Term 3 […]