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The Asia-Pacific programme on ICT in education
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Rationale
Core components and activities
Challenges
Objectives and activities
Core components in detail
Component 1: The development of an enabling environment and policy support
Component 2: Modelling of ICT use in schools and community learning centres
Component 3: Training and professional development
Supporting activities
Activity 1: A meta-survey of ICT connectivity, penetration, and use
Activity 2: Clearing House
Activity 3: Performance indicators
UNESCO Bangkok's ICT in Education Team
Policy
Issues and rationale
Guidelines on developing a policy on ICT in education
Common goals of ICT policies
General ICT policy elements
Elements of ICT policies in education
Costs of computers in schools
Policy factors to consider in introducing ICT in education
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Factors dealing with ICT in general
Factors dealing with introduction of ICT in education
Integrating ICTs in education systems
The need for a systematic approach
ICT policies of Asia and the Pacific - summaries and links to actual policy papers
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Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Mongolia
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Pakistan
The Philippines
Samoa
The Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Viet Nam
Singapore
Cook Islands
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)
Myanmar
Fiji
Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
Niue
Tuvalu
Bhutan
Maldives
Overview
Nepal
High Level Policy-Makers Workshop - Presentations, contacts, resources
Resources for policy-makers
General introduction – ICTs and education
Education for All
Issues of concern
Reasons for using ICT in education
New ways of learning
Basis for providing overall ICT policy direction
Asia-Pacific ICT in education policies
International ICT in education policies
Policy development on ICT – definition, guidelines, tools
Best practices and lessons learned
Evaluating the impact of ICT in education
Policy issues dealing with professional development
Policy issues dealing with costs
Policy issues dealing with connectivity and infrastructure
Policy issues dealing with curriculum development, teaching and learning
Gender concerns
Special needs
Asia-Pacific key sites for further reading
Teaching & learning
Issues and rationale
The use of ICT in education - trends and case studies
General Trends
Trends in Asia and the Pacific
Case studies
ICT in primary and secondary education
How computers can be used in classrooms
New pedagogy
Writing a school ICT policy
Checklist for getting schools online
UNESCO ICT for teacher training portal
Asia-Pacific examples of ICT use in primary and secondary education
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Asia-Pacific
Australia
Cambodia
China
India
Japan
Lao PDR
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Viet Nam
Nepal
Indonesia
Palau
Regional overview
SchoolNets
Case studies - Indonesia
Korea
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
How to configure hardware in schools
Things to consider in configuring technology in schools
Which technologies are needed to support which activities
Resources
Integrating ICTs into Education: Lessons Learned
ICT at the tertiary level
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E-Learning
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The status of e-learning
Categories of e-learning companies
Advantages of e-learning
Pros and cons of distance education
Decisions in implementing tertiary distance education
Guidelines
Open universities and distance education programmes
Open universities in selected countries
Examples of ICT use at the tertiary level
ICT in non-formal education
Introduction and definition
Multi-purpose community telecentres
Asia-Pacific examples of ICT use in non-formal education
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Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific
Australia
Bhutan
Cambodia
India
Mongolia
Malaysia
Maldives
Nepal
Soloman Islands
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Regional overview
Resources
ICT in development programmes
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Regional overview
Asia-Pacific
Australia
Cambodia
India
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Thailand
ICT for special needs and the disadvantaged
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Regional overview
Global
Australia
Cambodia
India
Malaysia
Thailand
Viet Nam
Keys to success: lessons learned
Training
Issues and rationale
Teachers' role and needs in the ICT environment
How technology helps teachers
Strategies and modalities in teacher training
Keys to effective training programmes
Teacher training programmes in Asia and the Pacific
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Regional Analysis
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Introduction
Analytical synthesis of training programmes
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Objectives
Training recipients and scope
Programme sponsorship
Training contents
Mode of delivery
Methodologies used
Conclusions and implications
Annex 1) Synthesis of contents/topics of curricula
Annex 2) Summaries of training contents of various organizations
Palau
Australia
China
Cambodia
India
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Asia-Pacific
Japan
Mongolia
The Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Thailand
Pakistan
Resources
General
Guidelines and tools
Courses and qualifications
Case studies
ICT portal for teachers
Indicators
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Issues and rationale
Examples of ICT indicators for education
Standards for evaluation
Assessment tools for ICT in education
Assessing eReadiness
Achievements of ICT use in education
Resources
Indicators Database: Asia-Pacific Regional Survey
Performance Indicators on ICT for Education Matrix
Indicator Component 2: ICT Infrastructure and Access
B. Internet connectivity
C. Systems and hardware
Indicator Component 3: Curriculum/textbooks
Indicator Component 4: Teaching Professionals Use and Teaching
Indicator Component 5: Student Use and Learning
Background: A Need for Direction in the Asia and the Pacific Region
Questionnaires
Manual for Pilot Testing the Use of Indicators to Assess Impact of ICT Use in Education
Rationale
Initial Response
Objectives and Target Groups of the Manual
Section One: Some Basic Approaches and Guidelines to Developing Indicators
Section Two: Pilot Testing Performance Indicators on ICT for Education in Asia-Pacific Region
Five Major Indicators to Pilot Test
Policy
Technology Infrastrcture and Access
B. Internet Connectivity
C. Speed / Bandwidth / Satellite / Wireless
D. Systems and Hardware
ICT Curriculum
Teaching and Teaching Support Staff
Learning Process and Outcome
The ICT Survey Questionnaire
Guidelines in the Administration of the ICT Survey Questionnaire
The Questionnaire
Performance Indicators on ICT Use in Education Project
UNESCO projects
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Japanese Funds-in-Trust (JFIT) funded ICT Projects
ICT Application for Non-formal Education Programmes
Description of Project
The Expert Meeting on ICT for Non-formal Education - 28 April – 2 May 2003
Resources
Five countries start using ICT for community empowerment
Regional Workshop on ICT for Community Empowerment through NFE: 22-25th June 2004
Establishing the Effective Use of ICTs in Education for All in Cambodia
Description of Project
Updates: Training in ICT for Teacher Trainers
Key results
Sept 2004: Project Update
Regional Clearing House on ICT in Education for Asia and the Pacific
Meta-Survey on Effective Use of ICT in Education
Project description
Meta-survey files
Evaluation of Educational Software
Performance Indicators on ICT Use in Education
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Description of Project
Consultative Workshop for Developing Performance Indicators for ICT in Education, 28-30 August 2002, Philippines
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Background
Summaries of country reports
Australia
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
The Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Viet Nam
Summaries of specific experiences on the developement and use of indicators from other regions
Developing performance indicators for ICT use in education: Australia's experience
UNESCO IITE Project: Development and use of indicators of ICT in education for the Baltic and CIS countries
The development and use of indicators to measure the impact of ICT use in education in the United Kingdom and other European countries
Proposed set of indicators for ICT in education
Proposed actions
List of participants
Developing and Using Indicators of ICT Use in Education: A Situational Analysis
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Using indicators to assess impact of ICT in education
Various software or database systems for storing indicators
ICT indicators used in different countries
Comparison of ICT indicator theme in selected countries
Some studies on the use and impact of ICT in education
Indicators Database: Asia-Pacific Regional Survey
Manual for Pilot Testing the Use of Indicators to Assess Impact of ICT Use in Education
Tajikistan-Uzbekistan: Silk Road Radio Project
Sri Lanka: The Training of Teachers in Information Technology
Training and Professional Development of Teachers and Other Facilitators for Effective Use of ICTs in Improving Teaching and Learning (incl. Gansu Project)
Project Description
Experts Meeting on Teacher Training in Technology-Pedagogy Integration: 18 – 20 June 2003
Agenda
Venue
List of Participants
Contacts
Objectives
Papers
Teachers’ Professional Development in Technology-Pedagogy Integration: Experiences and Suggestions from China by Prof. Zhu Zhiting
ICT Use in Education and Teacher Training in Japan by Tokuji Hayashi
The Use of Information and Communications Technologies in the Australian Context by Professor Nicola Yelland
Concept Paper by Cathy Gunn, Director, Center for Technology, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL?)
Workshop on the Development of Guidelines on Teacher Training in ICT Integration and Standards for Competency: 27-29 September 2003
Writing Workshop for a Regional Guideline and Competency-Based Standards for Teachers Technology-Pedagogy Integration: 28-31 March 2004
Training Workshop for Project Country Team Leaders/Trainers - Professional Development for ICT Integration: 24-27 June 2004
ICT in Education Policies
Description of project
High Level Policy-Makers Workshop Bangkok, 18 February — 31 May 2003
Purpose
Opening speech
Workshop overview
List of participants
Country presentations
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Indonesia
Korea
Mongolia
Pakistan
The Philippines
Thailand
Contacts
Materials
Developing the ICT in Education Policy-Makers Toolkit: An Expert/Policy-Maker Workshop - 2-4 March 2004
Agenda and presentations
Participants
Workshop summary
General information
Request for Expression of Interest - Development of ICT in Education Policy-Maker Toolkit
Strengthening ICT in Schools and SchoolNet Project in ASEAN Setting
Project Description
Experts’ Meeting for Documenting Experiences in the Use of ICT in Education and SchoolNet Operations: 7-8 July 2003
Outcomes
Agenda
Participants
South East Asian ICT Advocacy and Planning Workshop for Policy Makers and National ICT Coordinators: 15th December 2003
Sub-Regional Meeting of National ICT Coordinators on Project Planning and Management: 16-18 December 2003
General Information
Indonesia - SchoolNet
Korea - ICT in Education
Korea - SchoolNet
Malaysia - ICT in Education
Malaysia - SchoolNet
Singapore - ICT in Education
Singapore - SchoolNet
Philippines - ICT in Education
Philippines - SchoolNet
Thailand - ICT in Education
Thailand - SchoolNet
Case Studies: Indonesia - ICT in Education
Resources
Integrating ICTs into Education: Lessons Learned
SchoolNet Toolkit
ICT-based Lesson- and Material-Development Workshop: 19-23 July 2004
SchoolNetworking: Lessons Learned
Bridging the Within-Country Digital Divide in Education: Improving Education in Western China through Innovative Use of ICTs
Improving Management and Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) through the Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Project description
Planning meeting - 9-10th February 2004
ICT Infrastructure in Departments of TVE in Beneficiary Countries
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
General recommendations for upcoming Professional Development Workshop
UNESCO's New Information and Communication Technologies and Education Programme (UNITE)
A permanent global debate
ICTs as levers for educational systems change
Improving the learning environment
Strategy and action modalities
Cross-cutting projects on ICT
The application of remote sensing for integrated management
Developing open learning communities
Higher education, open and distance knowledge base for decision makers
ICT-based training in basic education for social development
UNESCO Bangkok projects
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ICT for teacher training
APSSSNET - Social Sciences School Network
APEID conferences on ICT
Developing educational software for non-formal education
MANGO - Monitoring non-formal learning
IPS Knowledge Resources
Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health
The Higher Education Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Knowledge and Information Base
Regional Clearing House on ICT in Education for Asia and the Pacific
Meta-Survey on Effective Use of ICT in Education
Performance Indicators on ICT Use in Education
Training and Professional Development of Teachers and Other Facilitators for Effective Use of ICTs in Improving Teaching and Learning (incl. Gansu Project)
ICT Application for Non-formal Education Programmes
ICT in Education Policies
Improving Management and Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) through the Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Strengthening ICT in Schools and SchoolNet Project in ASEAN Setting
UNESCO Islamabad projects
Technologies
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Beginning questions
Which technologies are needed to support which activities
Connectivity
Modes of connection
Fixed-line telecommunications/ wireline technologies
Terrestrial wireless
Satellite technologies
Selecting an Internet Service Provider
Common mistakes, technology options and costs
Other technologies
Software
Operating system software
Basic computer application software
Educational software
Internet-related and delivered software
Open source?
Good Practices
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Connectivity
Mobile technologies
Alternative energy sources
Technologies for special needs
Dictionary of ICT terms
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Issues and rationale
Hardware
How to configure hardware in schools
How to network computers
What hardware? Desktop PCs
What hardware? Notebooks
What hardware? Handhelds
Used computers
Organisations that deal with computer transfers
Are they worth it? Assess the costs
Features
ICT and literacy
Key projects
Key resources
SchoolNets
ICTs in teacher education
IT Princess
IT for Rural Schools
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) for Primary School Students
Educational Development for the Disabled
IT for the Inmates at Bangkhen Central Women’s Prison
ICT awards
ICT pedagogy
Last updated: 11 September 2010
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