ICT for EducationAn OverviewPrepared byWadi D. Haddad

OverviewICTs in Education Dilemmas and RealitiesRole and Nature of ICTs in EducationPotential of ICTsFrom Potential to Effectiveness

DilemmasQs about Value of ICTsMythsPressuresBeliefDoubtWaitMonolithicAutomaticComputersSubstituteVendorsParentsBusinessTechiesRealities Analyze Educational objectives Determine Objective for ICT Understand Potential of ICTs Examine suitability of ICTs Plan program of investment Implement prerequisites and corequisites Evaluate and adjust continuously

Necessity of ICTsGlobalization of EconomyInformation Tech Innovations Knowledge-basedEconomySocietyEscalating Demand for Education

ICTs for Learning ObjectivesICTs for What Purpose

ICTs for What PurposeICTs for Teaching Objectives

Teaching ObjectiveTechnologyTextAudioVideoComputerInternetPresentation xxxxxDemonstrationxxxxxDrill and practicex(e.g., Language lab)xxAnimation and simulationxxResearchxxxxxCollaboration/ communicationnetworkedxManagement of student learningxxx

ICTs and the SchoolICTs for What Purpose

Technologies on LocationTechnologies at a DistancePrinted matterCorrespondenceSlides, transparenciesScannersDigital notepads and white boardsAudiotapesRadioFilms and videosTV broadcastsDigital booksWeb pagesCDsWeb: Internet, intranetComputer projectionWebcast

PotentialOfICTsAccessEfficiencyLearningTeachingSkill FormationLifelongLearningPlanning &ManagementCommunity Linkages

Potential: 1. Expanding Educational OpportunitiesRadio BroadcastInteractive Radio InstructionTelevisionVirtual SchoolsVirtual Universities

Potential: 2. Increasing EfficiencyIssuesDual Shift SystemsMultigrade SchoolsSmall Urban or Rural SchoolsFlexibility in Learning Schedule

SolutionsBroadcast RadioInteractive RadioEducational TVVirtual Online Courses

Potential: 3. Enhancing Quality of LearningPotentialMotivate and engage learnersBring life to concepts and processesFoster inquiryProvide flexibilityAllow application of informationProvide access to world of informationBring the world into the classroomOffer collaborative opportunities and communicationOffer tutored and individualized learningSolutionsRadio and TVMultimedia Learning ModulesVirtual LabsConnecting to the WorldsDesigning and Creating Things

Potential: 4. Enhancing Quality of TeachingIssuesDifficult ProfessionNo One-Shot TrainingContinuumInitial TrainingLifelong UpgradingConnectingSolutionsMultimedia Training and Support SystemTraining VideosTeacher Development PortalInternet Resources for Teachers

Potential: 5. Facilitating Skill FormationNew Workplace RealitiesE-TrainingJust-in-TimeConvenient PlaceUp-to-PateUser-centric

SolutionsSimulationsCompetency-based multi-mediaVideo and Interactive mediaWorkplace Training

Potential: 6. Sustaining Lifelong LearningIssuesWorkers need to learn new skillsModern societies demand constant updatingThe educated can become obsoleteLife-cycle pattern is changing

SolutionsRadio and TVMultimedia PackagesOnline CoursesOpen UniversitiesThird Age Universities

Potential: 7. Improving Policy Planning & ManagementManagement of Institutions and SystemsSchool: Admissions, student flow, personnel, staff development, facilitiesSystem: School mapping, personnel payroll, MIS, communication, information, . . .Management of Policy MakingStorage and analysis of dataConstruction and assessment of policy scenariosTracer studies and tracking systems

Potential: 8. Advancing Community LinkagesGrowth in ICT AccessMillions

Potential: 8. Advancing Community LinkagesTelephones, Cellular phones and PCs per 1,000 inhabitants

Potential: 8. Advancing Community LinkagesInternet hosts and users per 10,000 inhabitants

Potential: 8. Advancing Community LinkagesICT access varies within countriesDisparities is magnified by gender factorICT access contributes to escape from povertyICT access for all requires attention toInfrastructureCostLaws and regulations

Radio Stations and Receivers

Telecenters

Women-Friendly TelecentersWithin accepted culture; fosters harmonyWomen do not have to travel farCenter meets needs of men and womenNo childcare problemSpace is roomy and provides privacyStaff is well integrated

PotentialPrerequisitesCorequisites

From Potential to EffectivenessEducational PolicyApproach to ICTsInfrastructureICT-Enhanced ContentCommitted and Trained PersonnelFinancial Resources IntegrationPiloting and Evaluation

ConclusionTo Tech or not to Tech Education

ICT Education More Effective and Responsive

ICTsX

We do not think anymore of the spectacle of printing every time we read a book, the phenomenon of TV every time we watch a movie, or the miracle of the telephone every time we make a call.The ultimate success of ICTs for learning will be attained when we stop marveling about the ICTs and apply our minds and emotions to the wonders of learning.

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Levels of ICTs for Different Learning Objectives and Roles of LearnersLEARNING OBJECTIVE

Levels of ICTs for Different Teaching Uses and Roles of TeachersTEACHING OBJECTIVEGo Back

InfrastructureGo Back

5. Costing and BudgetingTotal Cost of OwnershipAcquisition - hardware and softwareInstallation and configurationConnectivityMaintenance : 15-20% of initial investmentSupplies: 8-10%Utilities: 4-8%Computer training 5-10%Retrofitting of physical facilitiesreplacement costs (5-7 years) Additional CostsAcquisition and creation of content materialsOrientation and training of staffTesting, evaluation and adjustment31-48%Go Back