The document discusses strategies and plans for integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into education systems in several countries and regions, including: - Singapore's "In2015" plan aims to create an enriching learner-centric environment and position Singapore as an innovation hub for education technologies. - Hong Kong launched a 5-year ICT strategy in 1998 to provide IT infrastructure in schools and training for teachers in using technologies. - Other places discussed include the goals of ICT plans in Australia, vision and infrastructure aspects of ICT strategies in the Philippines and India. Infrastructure requirements, teacher training, and curriculum integration are common themes.

2. Australia North Korea
Brunei South Korea
Cambodia Laos
People's Republic Malaysia
of China Marshall Islands
Hong Kong Federated States of
Macau Micronesia
Fiji Nauru
Indonesia New Zealand
Japan Palau
Kiribati Papua New Guinea

3. Philippines Vietnam
Samoa United States Territories
American Samoa
Singapore
Guam
Solomon Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
Thailand
Sometimes included -
Timor-Leste
India (member of the East
Tonga Asia Summit)
Republic of China Mongolia (landlocked country
(Taiwan) in East Asia)
Tuvalu Myanmar (Burma) (member
Vanuatu of the ASEAN)
Russia (the Russian Far East
borders the Pacific Ocean)

5.  ICT refers to technologies that provide
access to information
through telecommunications. It is similar
to Information Technology (IT), but
focuses primarily on communication
technologies. This includes
the Internet, wireless networks, cell
phones, and other communication
mediums.
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6. E-learning
is the computer and network- enabled
transfer of skills and knowledge.
often involves both out-of-classroom
and in-classroom educational
experiences via technology, even as
advances continue in regard to devices
and curriculum.
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7. Blended learning
Refers to learning models that combine
traditional classroom practice with e-
learning solutions.
Open and distance learning
a way of providing learning opportunities
that is characterized by the separation
of teacher and learner in time and place.
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9. ICT strategy recognizes the
focus must be on extending and
deepening educational
experiences to work towards
further developing an innovative
and thriving society.

10. envisions to support the development
and capability of schools to use
information and communication
technologies in teaching-and-learning
process and administration.
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To enhance the development of students’
knowledge, understanding, skills and
attitudes through the appropriate and
effective use of ICT.
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11. For all students, irrespective of
their backgrounds:
To develop the knowledge.
Understanding, skills and attitudes;
To participate actively in society;
To achieve in global economy; and
To have a strong sense of identity and
culture.

12. It foresees schools to be:
Improving learning outcomes for
students using ICT to support the
curriculum.
Using ICT, to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of educational
technology.
Developing partnerships with
communities to enhance access to
learning through ICT.

13. Infrastructure for increasing
schools’ access to ICTs
Professional development

14. On-line Resource Center
Computer recycling scheme
Planning and implementation guide
ICT professional development
schools/ clusters

15. Students should be confident, creative
and productive users of new
technologies.
ICT enables better and more
personalized learning.
ICT provides powerful and effective
tool
ICT can improve efficiency and more
effective decision- making.

16. Fast local and wide area networks
Substantial number of computers
Continuing teacher training in the
use of technology for instruction
Sufficient hardware and software
Digital library resources
Technology demonstration

17. How will we change learning and teaching
practices?
What is digital resources are available and
how will we use them?
How will teachers and other staff learn to
use ICT resources?
How will we maintain student’s online
safety?
How can ICT be used to help us introduce
the national curriculum?

18. Difference between ICT
infrastructure planning and
ICT strategic planning
Comprises computers, mobile
devices, peripherals, networks and
operating software used by
students, teachers and other staff.
Requires careful technical
management and support services.

19. Difference between ICT
infrastructure planning and ICT
strategic planning
Requires a whole school strategic
focus.
Shift from teacher- centered to
student- centered learning
MOYLE (2006)

20. “VISION 2020”
Philosophy of Education calls for
“developing the potential of individuals in
a holistic and integrated manner, so as to
produce individuals who are
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and
physically balanced and harmonious.”

21. ICT for all students
The role and function of ICT in
education as teaching and learning
tool
Using ICT to increase
productivity, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the management
system.

22. ICT-enabled Smart Schools act as a
catalyst within this process.
The Government envisages that all schools
will be converted into Smart Schools by
the year 2010.
The three pilot applications are:
teaching learning materials;
a more accurate assessment system; and
an integrated management system.

23. Classrooms with multimedia, presentation
facilities, email and groupware for
collaborative work.
Library media canter
Computer laboratory
Multimedia development center
Studio/ theatrette
Teachers’ room with on-line access
Administration offices capable of managing
databases of students and facilities

24. The ministry is constantly working to
enrich and transform the learning
environments of students and to equip
them with the critical competencies to
succeed in a knowledge economy. A key
thrust is the integration of ICT into
lessons to enhance students' learning.
MISSION
A catalyst in harnessing Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) to enrich
learning and teaching.

25. The goal of the “In2015” Education and
Learning plan is to foster an engaging
learning experience to meet the diverse
needs of learners in Singapore.
The plan aims to achieve these outcomes:
Our people experience engaged learning and
enriched lives, and Singapore benefits from
enhanced national capacity
Our educational institutions, with their pervasive
and innovative use of ICT, are magnets for global
talent
Our ICT industry is recognized for its innovative
Education and Learning products and services.

26. Creating an enriching and personalized
learner-centric environment in
educational institutions
Building a nation-wide Education and
Learning infrastructure
Positioning Singapore as a centre for
innovation in the use of ICT technologies
for the Education and Learning sector.

27. A balance between acquisition of factual
knowledge and mastery of concepts and
skills.
Students in more active and independent
learning.
Assessment to measure abilities in
applying information, thinking and
communicating

28. Development of a wide range of
educational software for instruction
Use of relevant Internet resources
for teaching-and- learning
Convenient and timely procurement
of software materials

29. Training on purposeful use of IT
for teaching
Equipping each trainee teacher
with core skills and teaching with
IT
Tie- ups with institutions of
higher learning and industry
partners

30. Pupil computer ratio of 2:1
Access to IT in all learning areas in the
school
School wide network and school linkages
through wide are network

31. The Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (SAR) government launched a five-
year ICT strategy in schools in late
1998.
During the past decade there has been
an exponential growth in the use of
information and communication
technology (ICT) which has made
pervasive impacts both on society and on
our daily lives.

32. On average, 40 computers for each
primary school and 82 computers for
each secondary school.
About 85, 000 IT training places for
teachers at four levels
Technical support for all schools
An information Education Resource
Center for all schools and teachers

33. An IT coordinator for each of 250
schools should have sound IT plans
Computer rooms for use by students
after normal school hours
An IT Pilot Scheme
Review of school curriculum
Development of appropriate software in
collaboration with government, private
sector and tertiary institutions and
schools
Exploring the feasibility of setting up an
education- specific Intranet