[Yr7-10it] Re: Open slather internet

[Cameron Bell]

We took advantage of the Brightsparks unlimited access offer and get 
unlimited downloads for $500 /mth.
We no longer have to worry about quotas, but we are looking at shaping 
tools (GetBusi, Packateer) for traffic management.
Charging students and having them turn up to class without net access 
was severely limiting the enthusiasm of teachers and students for using 
the internet. It was a priority for us to remove this and had budgeted 
for unlimited access on the old plan, but the Brightsparks offer has 
saved us heaps, both in access fees and administration of credit.
It is not perfect, their help desk is non-existent and admin tools are 
very very basic, but we find these minor issues when compared to being 
able walk into a class  and know that students will have access if 
required.
When we told staff of the new unlimited access, well, you should have 
heard the cheer.  :)

Cheers
Cameron


James GIBNEY wrote:
> Hi all,
>  
> sorry if you get this a couple of times.
>  
> At the moment we have an open slather internet policy and some kids 
> are downloading excessive amounts. We are currently considering 
> limiting monthly downloads to 40 MB. Is this too much? What are the 
> limits at your school? Do you charge students who exceed their limits?
>  
> Thanks again for help
>  
> Regards
>  
> Jim
>

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