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Creating new educational environment through information technology

Creating new educational environment through information technology. Korea ICT Policy Development in Education. Ilju Rha, Seoul National University Hyunjung Byun, Seoul National University. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Main Streamline of ICT Policy Development. 3. ICT Infrastructure.

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Creating new educational environment through information technology

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  1. Creating new educational environment through information technology Korea ICT Policy Development in Education Ilju Rha, Seoul National University Hyunjung Byun, Seoul National University

  2. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Main Streamline of ICT Policy Development 3 ICT Infrastructure 4 ICT Teacher Training Policy 5 Conclusion

  3. I. Introduction ICT Policy in education Infrastructure Pedagogy • Hardware Infrastructure • Software Development • Teacher Training • Supporting System Multi-faceted approach

  4. II. Main Streamline 5 stages of ICT Development 1988 ~ 1997 1998 ~ 2000 2001 ~ 2004 2005 ~ after 1980’s 1 2 3 4 5 Future Beginning Mater Plan I Master Plan II Early Adoption Preparation Experimental New Direction Implementation Comprehensive

  5. II. Main Streamline 1960’s ~ 1970’s in Education in Society • Substantial Expansion in Education • KEDI (1972) Korea Education Development Institute • To Lead ‘Reforms and New Approaches in Education’ • A Distance Learning & Correspondence High School • Audio Visual Equipment by IBRD fund • Economic Growth

  6. II. Main Streamline (1) 1980’s Innovation & Experimental in Education in Society • Increase of the number of students in secondary Education • competition in higher education • Introduced Policies to improve the quality of education (Jung, 2001) • TV broadcasting for high school education (1980) • Carried out various types of experiment • RCCE: Research Center for Computer Education in KEDI (1988) • CAI: computer assisted instruction

  7. II. Main Streamline (2) 1988 - 1997 Early Adoption & Preparation • 1990’s Focus on… • Public Need for Higher education & Lifelong Learning • Effective use of ICT in schools • Preparation of new policy directions, law, regulations, organizational structures • Active Implementation of ICT policy : KRIC & KMEC (1997) • KRIC: Korea Research and Information Center • KMEC: Korea Multimedia Education Center • Establishment of computer hardware infrastructure in schools.

  8. II. Main Streamline (3) 1998 - 2000 Implementation • ICT Mater Plan I • Integrating ICT into education • Researching the current use of technology • Developing online learning materials: teachers, students and parents / EduNet • Homepages: schools and teachers • KERIS (1999) • Organization Dedicated to ICT implementation in schools • Re-organized by integration of KRIC & KMEC • KRIC: Higher Education • To link digital libraries • To Provide information service • KMED: Primary & Secondary Education • To provide digital materials for lessons • To train teachers

  9. II. Main Streamline (4) 2001 - 2005 Comprehensive Implementation • ICT Mater Plan II • ‘Maintaining an international competitive advantage in a Knowledge Based Society’ • Improving the quality of education system • Developing human resources by the use of ICT • Strong Emphasis on ‘Education Reform’ • Focused on content development, • Active Involvement of institutions • Flexible ICT Policy • Special attention to digital divide • Upgrading ICT infrastructure in schools (hardware & software)

  10. III. ICT Infrastructure Policy For the Future Issues The Next Step Hardware Upgrade Software Development Master Plan (II) Building Basic Information Infrastructure Master Plan (I) Raising awareness of importance of Computer in Education Preparation

  11. III. ICT Infrastructure Policy 1988 -1997 Preparation • Important National Task to implement : Computer education at schools • Computer Education Promotion Plan for schools (by Education Reform Committee) • Informatization Basic Law • Establishment of BEIT • 10 Major Tasks to promote informatization in Education 1988 1992 1995 1996 1997

  12. III. ICT Infrastructure Policy 1998 - 2000 Master Plan (I) - Implementation • Integration of ICT into education (Building the basic information infrastructure) Purpose • Complete Connection to the Internet • Every classroom of primary and secondary education • Broadband lines • Upgrading Computers • Multimedia Facilities • One PC each teacher • Educational Website Development Progress Critical Issues Digital Divide, Quality of digital materials, obsolete infrastructure

  13. III. ICT Infrastructure Policy 2001 - 2005 Master Plan (II) • Upgrading existing hardware infrastructure • Improving the connection speed • Supplying quality software to schools • Integrating ICT digital divide Purpose Progress • Infrastructure Upgrade • Student Per PC • Broadband Internet Connection • Advanced System • Software Development • Multimedia educational materials • Developed by private and public organization • Teaching and learning plans & support materials • Quality Accreditation

  14. IV. ICT Teacher Training Policy • The First ICT Training for Vocational High School Teachers • Basic Training For All Teachers (30-180 hrs.) • 1st PhaseComprehensive ICT training for all teachers • Focus: ICT skills including CAI development • 2nd PhaseComprehensive ICT training for all teachers • Focus: ICT-Pedagogy Integration in Classroom • 3rd PhaseComprehensive ICT training for all teachers • Focus: Development and Practice of various pedagogical strategies 1972 1988 1997-2000 2001-2003 2004-2007

  15. ICT Policy Infrastructure & Teacher Training

  16. ICT in Korea V. Conclusion Developing ICT culture in Schools Making Policy-Driven Efforts Emphasizing Network Technologies Adopting Systematic Approach

  17. V. Conclusion • Developing ICT culture in Schools • Supportive tools for teachers (1980’s ~) • Computer Technology as the subject of study • Lifelong Knowledge Society (1990’s~) • Adopting a systemic approach • Hardware Infrastructures • Software Development • Establishment of institutions • Related Laws and Regulations • Training Programs for teachers and students

  18. V. Conclusion • Emphasizing Networking Technologies • Developing websites and e-learning programs • Carrier of knowledge and interaction with full of possibilities and educational opportunities • Making Policy Driven Efforts • Policy-driven Effort & Government led • Strong Political support from the government

  19. V. Conclusion Future New Vision & Direction Directions of ICT in Education Key Concept • E-learning • Instructional Design & Blended Approach • Global perspectives of E-learning • Blended Approach • Diverse & Specialized digital contents • Environment to promote learning activities • Effective instructional design strategies & standard formats • Law & Regulation • Quality Assurance • Encouragement of E-learning Culture

  20. Thank You Ilju Rha, iljurha@snu.ac.kr Hyunjung Byun, imhjb88@snu.ac.kr

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