ICT for Teacher Training Read more about ICT for Teacher Training UNESCO has been providing support to governments of its member states in reforming their current ICT teacher training into a systematic competency-based one. As an envisaged result, teachers’ development in integrating ICT can be systematically guided, supported, assessed, monitored, and tracked at policy and institutional levels.
The Initiatives on ICT in Education in Korea: Cyber Learning System and the National Education Information System Read more about The Initiatives on ICT in Education in Korea: Cyber Learning System and the National Education Information System Bringing intelligent educational technology transformation is the goal of using ICT in education in the Republic of Korea. This presentation discusses the Cyber Learning System and National Education Information System, two major projects on ICT in education that jumpstarted the Republic of Korea's e-Government initiative.
MathCloud in the World Read more about MathCloud in the World MathCloud is considered as the ultimate solution for students struggling in mathematics. This presentation shows MathCloud's effectiveness in Asia and expansion to other developing member countries. It also shares the effect of MathCloud in US schools and feedback by school administrators.
Trends and Development of ICT in Education Policy Read more about Trends and Development of ICT in Education Policy Despite a countless number of national-level ICT in education policy initiatives in the last decade, cases of successful integration of ICT that have led to enhancing teaching and learning in school still remain an exception than the norm. A suggested practical procedure for developing a national ICT in education master plan and the types of support UNESCO can offer are shared in this presentation.
Knowledge Sharing Program on ICT in Education Read more about Knowledge Sharing Program on ICT in Education Organized in support of the education sector projects of Asian Development Bank's South Asia Department, this knowledge sharing workshop aimed to improve understanding of ICT in education programs through some case studies in the Republic of Korea focusing on key success factors and policy implications related to those programs. Participants learned from a number of key initiatives on ICT in education programs implemented in the Republic of Korea through site visits as well as interactive discussion sessions.
Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency Read more about Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.
Cher Ping Lim Read more about Cher Ping Lim Cher Ping Lim is a Chair Professor of Learning Technologies and Innovation, and the Co-Director of the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies at The Education University of Hong Kong. He is also a Visiting Professor at the UNESCO International Centre for Higher Education Innovations.
ADB Joint South Asia Human Development Matters and Education Sector Group Event Read more about ADB Joint South Asia Human Development Matters and Education Sector Group Event Cher Ping Lim, Internet and Higher Education journal’s editor-in-chief, discussed the role of research and development for digital learning to address education quality, equity, and efficiency.
Micro-learning and Collaborative Problem Solving: The New Applications of Online Learning Management Systems Read more about Micro-learning and Collaborative Problem Solving: The New Applications of Online Learning Management Systems Much has changed in the online learning landscape, and there might be a need to veer away from the old school approach. For courses to remain effective, two major innovations should be considered in managing online learning systems: micro-learning and collaborative problem solving.
ICT Strategies Enabling Innovation and Entrepreneurship Read more about ICT Strategies Enabling Innovation and Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is solving problems, and technology entrepreneurs have the potential to solve problems on a global scale. Gerudio's Raman Nambiar talked about broadening access to technology, the current tech innovators and their potential impact, and the next generation of innovators.