A well-planned ICT lab serves students for years. Here is how to plan one.
Plan the seats
Count students per class and decide how many share a computer. Leave space for the teacher's station and walkways.
Desktops or laptops?
| Desktops | Laptops | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | High | Moderate |
| Cost per seat | Lower | Higher |
| Moves between classrooms | No | Yes |
| Outages | Need UPS | Battery built in |
Teaching equipment
- A projector or large screen for demonstrations.
- Speakers for multimedia lessons.
Network
A router and switch with cabling to each desk is more reliable than Wi-Fi for a full lab.
Power
- Stabilizers or UPS units protect computers from surges.
- Plan backup power for exam periods.
Comfort and care
- Ventilation or AC: computers and students both add heat.
- Dust covers and regular cleaning, especially in harmattan.
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Published October 10, 2026 · 1 min read