Green Computing and ICT Integration in the Classroom in Rural Schools without Internet Connection

This research work aims to use solar energy instead of conventional electric power for the operation of a mini-server and a virtual classroom, especially in schools where there is no electricity or in those that want to save the payment for the consumption of electric power. The system was tested by 32 classroom teachers from 4 schools in the province of Abancay in Apurímac-Perú. In each school, teachers were trained in the installation of the equipment: the mini-server and the Access Point, both devices are connected to the solar panel and work with 5V and 12V respectively. In normal climatic conditions, the equipment works continuously and without problems for 24 hours. They were also trained in the use and management of the mini-server, in the administration of the virtual classroom and in the creation of educational materials, especially for the area of mathematics. The results show that the monthly electric power consumption of the mini-server is 2.88 Kw/h and in conventional server is 67.68 Kw/h., Therefore, it has been significantly reduced in the consumption of energy; in addition to the cost, the school would have to pay 113.35 dollars annually for electric power consumption of a conventional server and with the mini-server the cost would be zero. Finally, the teachers are satisfied with the operation of the mini-server.