Application of ICT in School2010-2020

The Mekong Team

ContentIntroductionBackgroundProblem statementAnticipate missionsStakeholdersHow to influence government sector?The Fishbone DiagramsObjectivesStages of implementationBlueprint of operationConclusionRecommendationsReferences

Introduction“The Mekong Team”

Members:Quang Pham Duc (Vietnam)Hoang Tran Thien (Vietnam)Akanit Kingsak (Thailand)

IntroductionSlogan:

Learning opportunity for all.

Team Rules:No fighting.

BackgroundScientific and technological evolution is

growing rapidly which is a base for development of knowledge economy.

ICT are applied widely in all socio-economic sectors, especially in education. E-learning, distance education have became an age strength to create open-education, non-gaps and meet the training needs of learners.

BackgroundVietnam has grown rapidly in the last 20

years but the economy is still in the level of lower developing countries. Indicators showed on infrastructure, education, and human

development index are ranged in 1/3 of the lowest group in the world.

Vietnam has commitments on economic integration but the state system and education still have more disparities in comparison with other countries in the world.

BackgroundThailand suffered greatly in the Asian crash

of 1997. Now the nation has witnessed dramatic educational reforms.

A key to Thailand's educational initiatives is providing access to information to the poor in the country's 77 provinces.

The sweeping changes mandated by the nation's Educational Reform Act of 1999 are just now coming into action.

Problem statement

How to effectively

apply ICT in school?

Anticipate missions (from government, by importance)1. Develop policies to promote the using of ICT in

schools.2. Develop programs and materials to teaching.3. Selection and introduction of teaching software.4. Training teacher to have ICT skills. 5. Training renovation methods of teaching and

learning to teacher.6. Develop multimedia classrooms.7. Provide complete teaching equipment.8. Encourage teacher to express their opinion to the

committee.

Stakeholders (“l” by hierarchy)

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How to influence government sector?Look for partnership in private sector field. Here

are some model companies :Thaicom This company’s social contribution theme is

always linked with “education”. It aims to contribute to society by helping to further the development of education.

Intel is helping to transform the lives of millions through education. They’ve been working with countries, communities, and schools worldwide to bring the resources and solutions needed for advancing education for over a decade.

Chevron is providing support by a scholarship and forming an academic cooperation with institution.

How to influence government sector?Look for partnership in academic. The

following network of research institutions shall assist in provide information about ICT and other facts:“Thailand’s National Research University”, a

scheme of seven Thai universities that appeared in the Top 500 of the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings in 2008 have qualified to become national research universities, approved by cabinet and the Ministry of Education. Chosen universities will be independent to develop research fields in which they're expert.

How to influence government sector?Look for partnership in school. Also, there

are some schools that has signed MOU with top Thai university. We shall negotiate a collaboration with schools in that area, or where there are ready, has a vision, and open-mind characteristic.

The Fishbone Diagrams1.

POLITICAL

2. POPULATION

4. ECONOMICS

3. TECHNOLOGY

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY APPLY ICT IN SCHOOL

2010 - 2020

3.1 Low technology

3.2 Use old equipment

1.1 Government don’t give support/ Policy

1.2 Head of organization don’t interest

2.1 Lack of skilled worker/Teacher

2.2 Not ready for a change

4.1 Economics is unstable

4,2 Not enough money

Objectives1. Encourage a further speedy action from the

government. 2. Timely issuance of policies required.3. Provides synchronous devices and materials in

teaching.4. Training course for teachers about ICT and

applications.5. Initiation of skilled teacher award.6. Rapidly increasing of an experienced ICT

officers who shall provide support to schools in rural areas for free.

Stages of implementation1. Establishment of steering committee.2. Identify the tasks of the department.3. Identify budget for activities.4. Implementing the tasks set out.5. Summary of the project and report results.

Blueprint of operationNo

Contents Times Manager Budget ($)

Note

1 Develop Project

1/2010-6/2010

Deputy MOT

20.000 ODA

2 Issuance policies

7/2010-7/2011

Government

20.000 ODA

3 Devices and Materials

8/2011-8/2013

Government

10.000.000

WB

4 Training course

for teachers

9/2013-9/2015

University 1.000.000 Economy

5 Programs and textbooks

10/2015-10/2017

MOT 1.000.000 Economy

6 Teaching and learning by

ICT

9/2017-9/2020

Department of Edu in District

5.000.000 Economy

7 Assessment 9/2017-10/2020

MOT 1.000.000 Economy

8 Summary and Report

1/2020-12/2020

Deputy MOT

100.000 Economy

ConclusionNeeds of economic development in the future

require human resources not only in quantity but also in high quality.

Creating more educational opportunities will reduce the difference between the knowledge levels of the population.

ICT in education shall creates chances for life long learning and builds a knowledge based society, which will enhance the nation’s competitive capabilities.

ConclusionThrough research shows that, the

synchronous solutions for ICT applications in schools is essential to generate innovation in teaching and learning. Thereby improving the quality and efficiency in teaching and learning

It requires the collaborative research, learning experiences between countries on ICT application in education.

RecommendationsWith APEC: Continue to organize courses on

e-learning and regularly update the results.Each country needs to understand the role of

ICT in education to take the appropriate investment of budget and legal framework.

Forging a collaborative exchange of information between countries on research and application of ICT in education.

References1. Strategy of Vietnam education development

in the period of 2009-2020.2. Thailand Educational Reform Act of 1999.

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That is how to say “Thank you”.The Mekong Team

July 2012