HARNESSING ICT TO ENHANCE PROVISION OF SCHOOL EDUCATION: THE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2019-34-2-5-12
Abstract
The decision on harnessing ICT in school education can pursue as a primary objective the acquaintance of students with ICT, the reduction of the costs of the education or the improvement of the educational results. Governments should consider ICT policies and programs on the Harnessing ICT in education as policies and programs for the school transformation. The focus areas include learning with ICT when suitable; teaching with ICT when suitable; developing a culture of ICT-promoted educational changes; building digital infrastructure to promote learning and teaching. The main issues and recommendations for each area are presented.
About the Author
A. Yu. UvarovRussian Federation
Alexander Yu. Uvarov, Doctor of Sciences (Education), Professor, Head of the Educational Computing Department
119333, Russia, Moscow, ul. Vavilova, 44, building 2
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Uvarov A.Yu. HARNESSING ICT TO ENHANCE PROVISION OF SCHOOL EDUCATION: THE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. Informatics and education. 2019;(2):5-12. https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2019-34-2-5-12