Professional Documents
Culture Documents
An Overview
Overview
ICTs in Education Dilemmas and Realities Role and Nature of ICTs in Education Potential of ICTs From Potential to Effectiveness
Dilemmas
Realities
Vendors Monolithic Understand Potential of ICTs Belief Examine suitability of ICTs Parents Automatic Doubt Plan program of investment Business Computers Wait Implement prerequisites Techies and Substitute corequisites
Evaluate and adjust continuously
Myths
Necessity of ICTs
Effective Learning
Globalization of Economy Information Tech Innovations Knowledge-based Economy Society Escalating Demand for Education
For All
Anytime
Anywhere
Technology
Video Computer Internet
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Potential
Of
ICTs
Learning
Teaching
Potential: 1. Expanding Educational Opportunities Radio Broadcast Interactive Radio Instruction Television Virtual Schools Virtual Universities
Solutions
Broadcast Radio Interactive Radio Educational TV Virtual Online Courses
Solutions
Radio and TV Multimedia Learning Modules Virtual Labs Connecting to the Worlds Designing and Creating Things
Solutions Multimedia Training and Support System Training Videos Teacher Development Portal Internet Resources for Teachers
Solutions
Radio and TV Multimedia Packages Online Courses Open Universities Third Age Universities
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0 Africa America w/o US & Canada US and Canada Asia Europe Oceania WORLD
Telecenters
Women-Friendly Telecenters
Within accepted culture; fosters harmony Women do not have to travel far Center meets needs of men and women No childcare problem Space is roomy and provides privacy Staff is well integrated
Potential
Prerequisites Corequisites
Effectiveness
Conclusion
XTo Tech or not to Tech Education ICT Education More Effective and Responsive
ICTs
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.
The End
Analysis
Application
Exploration Storage or display Passive ACTIVE
LEARNERS ROLE
Provider
Facilitator
TEACHERS ROLE
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Infrastructure
Wind Power Generator Solar Energy
Namibia Schoolnet
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Additional Costs
31-48%
Acquisition and creation of content materials Orientation and training of staff Testing, evaluation and adjustment
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