TEHRAN SCHOOLNET PROJECT
The Tehran Schoolnet Project is part of Schoolnet Iran - a nationwide project for networking Iranians schools, directed and supported by SAF.
Partner: SAF's local partner in this project and the host of the city's School Information Center (already established) is Sharif University of Technology.
Expenses: To date, over $500,000 has been raised for the Tehran Schoolnet Project, providing computers and/or Internet connectivity to some 55 area schools, educational centers, non-governmental professional and community organizations, and charities.
Estimates for remaining expenses related to the Tehran Schoolnet Project are:
The School Information Center hosted at Sharif University acts as Internet Service Provider and tech-support center for all schools and entities under coverage in Tehran.
Total expenses for connecting 10 schools in Tehran are therefore $118,750 for the first year, and $25,000 for each subsequent year.
Completed Projects: Details of the 55 completed projects in Tehran can be viewed here.
Project Technical Details
Internet Connectivity: High speed Internet connectivity in Tehran has been provided through a 6Mb/2MB satellite dish for downlink, and a leased data line for uplink. Schools connect to the School Information Center at Sharif University either via dedicated leased lines or dialup.
Tehran School Information Center: This center, hosted at Sharif University, acts as a local ISP for schools in the province, and currently consists of:
School Internet Site Requirements: Each school computer lab with Internet connectivity currently includes (and future ones need to include):
Educational Programs for Teachers: At least two computer teachers from each connected school in Tehran have received (and future ones will receive) training on networking and Internet use during workshops organized by SAF.