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IT Networking for HRD. Professor Dr. Pyke Tin (Rector) University of Computer Studies Yangon, Union of Myanmar pyke.tin@mptmail.net.mm. Introduction. Myanmar. Areas = 676,577 Sq Km Location = South East Asia Population = 51 million 135 ethnic groups. IT
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IT Networking for HRD Professor Dr. Pyke Tin (Rector) University of Computer Studies Yangon, Union of Myanmar pyke.tin@mptmail.net.mm
Introduction Myanmar Areas = 676,577 Sq Km Location = South East Asia Population = 51 million 135 ethnic groups IT - A key source of competitiveness in economic and social growth - widely used to enhance human resource development.
National Concepts of HRD • As a life long process of all round development of the individual with emphasis on knowledge and skill • The key elements for achievement of the goals envisaged in the national objectives.
Education, Training and HRD Basic Education Established multimedia classrooms and computer laboratories in middle & high schools. 455 schools: Multimedia classrooms
Higher Education Universities & Colleges
Development of Students in IT Education (under MOST)
GCCs (2002-2003) Total = 13967
IT Networking in Myanmar Current Status • MPT the sole provider of telecommunication services • MICT Park • Bagan Teleport IT Services • E mail ( January 2000) • Internet Access • E education and Distance learning • Telemedicine • Banking Networks • Video Conferencing and etc.
SOI-Asia Japan ASEAN Exchange Project Benefits • Enjoying many lectures concerning high quality University level education • the distribution of live lectures of Professors from Japan Universities • Interactive discussion between Professors and participants • Exchanging knowledge with other participants from ASEAN countries • Learning many archived lectures at anytime • Enhancing research capacity