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BRIDGING THE GAP OF ICT DEVICES IN REMOTE AREAS (Solutions (Department of…
BRIDGING THE GAP OF ICT DEVICES IN REMOTE AREAS
Policy on ICT in Education Malaysia
Goals
achieving Vision 2020
to remain competitive in today’s world
to transform the Malaysia education system
the ICT as the key to boost the education that focuses on nurturing ‘creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities’
Government Transformation Programme (GTP)
Malaysia aims to become a well-developed nation with the future generations equipped with 21st century skills which include ICT skills
New Economic Model (NEM) is driven by eight Strategic Reform Initiatives (SRIs)
shift the educational approach to creative and critical thinking, high quality education, and nationwide broadband connectivity
10th Malaysia Plan
develop Malaysians through educations by revamping the education system
as raising the skills of Malaysian to increase their employability
Issues
positive effects that we can have in implementing ICT
elevating the depth of education and upgrading the overall quality of education
credit of knowledge as a necessity for human capital development
remain competitive in the new Information and Digital Age
Objectives
develop ICT as an accomplice for education
cultivate the 21st century skills among all the stakeholders
optimize the benefits of ICT in education
promote a conducive environment for innovation and creation
to align the initiatives under a common goal for integrating the ICT
enhance the implementation of ICT
create better commitment and acceptance by all level of stakeholders
supports ICT-based education that support the nation’s goals such as the GTP and NEM
produce the future generations who are equipped with 21st century skills
Roles and Responsibilty
MOE
education institutions
school administrators
teachers
ICT coordinators
ICT Technicians
pedagogy and the building of curriculum
focus on the 21st century skills, creative thinking and learning, integrating ICT in education, optimal use of the ICT tools, and the development of teachers’ competency
ICT infrastructure
All school should be provided with the infrastructure and it must be ready for all teachers and pupils in every place to access the teaching and learning resources
All ICT in education should function in a secure cyber environment
network connectivity must be provided to all education institutions to ensure the software can be operating anytime
Vendor management or helpdesk
should provide maintenance and support services
Implementation
monitoring should be performed as an ongoing process
helps to monitor the effectiveness of the role of ICT in education
indicate the problems faced
revision and improvement can be made when necessary
enhance or reinforce the implementation of the ICT
recognition and rewards programmes can be given to the schools that achieved the KPIs
Challenges
Technical
lack of software and telecommunication systems
-weak expertise
Organizational
lacks of interest and expertise in using ICT
the risks of using ICT
low quality of the services provided by the service centre
-lack of interest by the private sector to participate in the development of ICT
Social
lack of support from parties involved, insufficient equipment and old/inappropriate strategic places to develop ICT
rejecting the use of ICT for not understanding the benefit & advantages
Financial
high cost for the purchase hardware and software
high cost for internet access
the cost of maintaining and upgrading systems
the lack of investors
Solutions
National Broadband Policy Review
ensure 100% broadband coverage for all household by 2020.
NGO focuses on urban areas
Government focuses on rural access
ICT for Rural Education (ICT4RED)
Provided multimedia tablet computers to aid teaching
Eg: 160 teachers in 11 Eastern Cape schools being given tablets (pass rate from 41% in 2011 to 77% in 2012)
Learn-O-Vission
First rate ICT capabilities without electricity
computer system, television set, video recorded powered by battery that is charged by a two panel solar energy.
Educators' Preparedness and Maintenance
Programmes introduced to support ICT knowledge
SchoolNet's Intel Tech to the Future
Telkom Supercentres and Thintana
Mindset Learn Thutong
Finance
educators can be volunteer to handle minor repairs and upgrades in order to minimise the cost of maintenance and repairing
Buy clones/ second-hand/ refurbished computers
Department of Basic Education
formed partnership with the private sector (set up educational network schools)
map out policy (ensure uniformity in the curriculum
set up the moniroring and evaluation tools (ensure the desired outcomes are achieved
Values of Bridging the ICT in Remote Areas
Prepare children to be creative thinkers and active problem solvers
Shift from the didactic teacher centered to participatory student-centered
promote fun learning,satisfying and rewarding
portability, joy in learning, ease of use, durability and maintenance (for mobile devices)
Problem Statement
The usage of ICT devices in remote areas to promote effective learning.
Purpose
Increase in the ICT literacy rate
extending the coverage of internet access in rural areas
expanding broadband facilities
apply technology in raising the living standard by helping in development and growth of a national economy
increase the competency of ICT in education system
dissemination of learning content without borders