ICT: no longer an optional extra A case study in Ethiopia.
-
Upload
rudolf-lee -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
0
Transcript of ICT: no longer an optional extra A case study in Ethiopia.
ICT: no longer an optional extraA case study in Ethiopia
Background: ...an optional extra?
• Calculator• Digital watch
• CLC• Research tools• Learning
resources*• IWB• YouTube• Facebook• Instant messaging• Mobile phone• Texting• MP3• Email
Background: how central is ICT?
An appetite for technology…
Melkamu Hailu, “Software should be available not just at university, but also students at secondary school should have the opportunity to use it.”
Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Albert P’Rayan, “There is a big appetite for integrating technology into teaching. Teachers as well as students are eager for access to ICT materials.”
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Rwanda
Project location
Project partners
the two universities
the funding body
Clarity
Project programs
Grammar
Exam preparationStudy skills
Reading
Project stages
Scheduling
Selection of programs
Installation
Initial use
External training
Integration into mainstream teaching
Monitoring and follow-up
Phase 2: migration online
Project leaders: Cathy & Tsegay
Challenges 1
Challenges: FUNDING
“... quality educational content is transmitted via satellite and shown on flat-panel plasma screens in remote rural classrooms in Ethiopia – some situated three days’ travel from the nearest town.”
Cisco Systems case study, 2006
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac79/docs/wp/Ethiopia_SS_0320a.pdf
Challenges 2
Challenges: IT SKILLS
“Generally, lack of computer skills is a big problem as it makes the users slower to learn about and use the software.”
Solution:Classes in computer skills
Challenges 3
Challenges: LACK OF FOCUS
Solution:“There is one Clarity training afternoon each week where the centre is manned by one or two staff members who give advice on appropriate programs and levels for individual users.”
Challenges 4
Challenges: VIRUSES
Solution:
1. Using operating systems integrity programs, eg DeepFreeze
2. Migrating online
Benefits: general
Enables differentiation
Boosts motivation
Is renewable
Benefits: language
Listening
Grammar
Exam preparation
Benefits: exam preparation
Conclusion
“This is very important for all teachers. In a world where everything is getting dependent on technology, the teaching/learning process is also changing very fast as we become more and more exposed to these interactive technologies.”