Changing Education Through ICT in Developing Countries
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ICT: Changing Education
Author: Chris Abbott
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-09-02
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1135700648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) is changing the face of education. In this timely and accessible book, Chris Abbott examines the process by which ICT, and in particular its role in relation to literacy, has become central to national educational policies. The author traces the history of computer use in schools and examines the concept of virtual learning communities using case studies involving learners, parents and educationalists. The role of the Internet is considered along with the differing national policies on its adoption and on developing online context. ICT: Changing Education reveals the development of open and flexible learning as the next stage of ICT's involvement with education.
ICT and Changing Mindsets in Education
Author: Kathryn Toure
Publisher: African Books Collective
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9956558265
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe debate is no longer whether to use information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Africa but how to do so, and how to ensure equitable access for teachers and learners, whether in urban or rural settings. This is a book about how Africans adopt and adapt ICT. It is also about how ICT shape African schools and classrooms. Why do we use ICT, or not? Do girls and boys use them in the same ways? How are teachers and students in primary and secondary schools in Africa using ICT in teaching and learning? How does the process transform relations among learners, educators and knowledge construction? This collection by 19 researchers from Africa, Europe, and North America, explores these questions from a pedagogical perspective and specific socio-cultural contexts. Many of the contributors draw on learning theory and survey data from 36 schools, 66000 students and 3000 teachers. The book is rich in empirical detail on the perceived importance and appropriation of ICT in the development of education in Africa. It critically examines the potential for creative use of ICT to question habits, change mindsets, and deepen practice. The contributions are in both English and French.
ICT for Education, Development, and Social Justice
Author: Charalambos Vrasidas
Publisher: IAP
Published: 2009-03-01
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 1607528827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume provides examples of current developments on the role of ICT for education, development, and social justice within an international context. Chapters draw on advanced contemporary thinking from scholars and practitioners in the field to present case studies of how ICT can be used to promote sustainable development and social justice. Social justice is understood in a wide sense as the pursuit of democracy, justice and development in the struggle against any form of oppression; it is within this context that ICT is explored as a tool for social change. The objectives of this book are: - To analyze the philosophical, historical, political, and cultural backgrounds and contexts that are constitutive of contemporary challenges and tensions in the role of ICT for education, development, and social justice around the world; - To appreciate the contextual and international dimensions of the tensions and challenges faced by educators around the world and contribute to ongoing efforts to sketch a vision for addressing their needs; - To explore ways in which ICT in education can promote social justice and contribute toward sustaining communities around the world
Education and Training Policy ICT and Learning Supporting Out-of-School Youth and Adults
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2006-05-12
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9264012281
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication reveals a number of interesting examples of innovative programmes using ICT that can increase access to learning by out-of-school youths and adults.
Transforming Education
Author: Unesco
Publisher: UNESCO
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9231042122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEste informe cita ejemplos de utilización de las TIC en diferentes regiones del mundo - África, la región árabe, Asia y América Latina - y proporciona un buen ejemplo de los cambios que las TIC aportan a los sistemas y políticas de educación. La gran diversidad que ofrecen los países seleccionados - Jordania, Namibia, Rwanda, Singapur y Uruguay - en términos de desarrollo económico y educativo, sugiere que lo que está en juego no se limitan a un determinado grupo de países privilegiados.
ICT: Changing Education
Author: Chris Abbott
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-09-02
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 1135700656
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this timely and accessible book, Chris Abbott examines the process by which ICT, and in particular its role in relation to literacy, has become central to national educational policies.
Climate Literacy and Innovations in Climate Change Education
Author: Ulisses M. Azeiteiro
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-01-13
Total Pages: 395
ISBN-13: 3319701991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses the links between climate change and the threats it poses to sustainable development, from a distance education perspective. Discussing current trends and challenges in sustainable development education, climate literacy and innovations in climate change education, it contributes to the global debate on the implementation of education for sustainability. It also assesses the role that e-learning can play in this process, addressing pedagogical concepts as well as the wide range of technological options now available.
Catalyzing Development through ICT Adoption
Author: Harleen Kaur
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-06-05
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 3319565230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play in growth and economic development promotion, specifically for developing countries. It highlights multiple methodologies for quantifying the impact of ICTs. This includes quantitative and qualitative methods, but also novel, conclusive and informative methodological approaches for measuring ICTs influence on economic development. The book highlights trends, perspectives, and success stories for different developing countries. ICTs bring new business models, innovations, capital-labor substitution, improved goods and services to developing markets. Because they can spread rapidly, with little cost and require minimal skills for usage, ICTs create a solid background for social and economic gains. They enable significant reduction in information asymmetries, which improves access to economic activities for multitude of agents, fostering participation, inter alias in labor market of disadvantaged societal groups. After almost two decades of rapid diffusion of ICT in developing world, this book seeks to assess the real benefits and consequences of ICTs adoption in developing countries. The chapters use broad, real-world based evidence to provide a better understanding of the precise nature of new technologies and their impact of the country`s economy and society.
Handbook on ICT in Developing Countries
Author: Knud Erik Skouby
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2022-09-01
Total Pages: 219
ISBN-13: 1000796027
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe mobile communications market in developing countries is growing at a rapid rate. This is evident in the rapid spread of mobile broadband cellular networks such as 3G. 4G is also being deployed in developing countries around the world. As the global communications market proceeds towards 5G, it is evident that developing countries will not be left behind. However, there are challenges and barriers on the road ahead specific to developing countries. To aid policy makers, researchers and members of the academia make informed decision that will help the advancement of 5G, this handbook provides an insight into the impact of existing mobile cellular networks in some developing countries. Topics discussed in this handbook include:Digital dividePolicy outlook5G and rural areas5G readinessTelco Business modelsTelecom tower pricingMobile application adoption
