Group Activity 1
- Reflect on the readings that you have done. Discuss the following statement by having an online discussion with your tutors:
"It is impossible for a developing nation to compete with developed nations in the field of ICT integration in schools"
- Write your personal conclusion from this discussion in your blog. Click here to open the blank blog prompts template , then save it in your personal folder for future use.
"It is impossible for a developing nation to compete with developed nations in the field of ICT integration in schools"
ReplyDeleteWhy would developing countries consider their initiative to integrate ICT in schools as a competition with the developed countries?
I believe their is a reason why developed countries are more advanced in integrating ICT in schools, than the developing countries. It is simply the following:
1. Developed countries have an economic and technology standard that is advanced in comparison to other countries based on their Gross Domestic Product (GPD)
2. Developed countries are able to implement educational reform strategies far quicker than other countries since they have the monies to sustain their initiatives
3. Developed countries will have more human development in knowledge, skills and attitudes due to the educational opportunities awarded to persons
4. Developed countries are investing more in schools' infrastructure, teacher professional development, curriculum and assessment
5. Developed countries have (reliable) access to internet, ICT resources, ICT tools
6. Developed countries easily communicate and collaborate with other developed countries and other countries on a whole due to their internet facilities
on the other hand
Developing countries are faced with challenges due to their lower economic standards and ICT advances. Such as:
1. Teacher preparation (training)
2. Curriculum
3. Pedagogy
4. Assessment (monitoring and evaluation)
5. Internet connectivity
Therefore, it isn't impossible for the developing countries to compete with developed nations in the field of ICT integration in schools, it is possible for developing nations over time with assistance of different projects from the developing nations and otherwise to have their full educational reform that has ICT as its fundamental learning tool for education in schools.
As stated earlier, I don't believe it is a competition, what I believe though that it is through communication and collaborative efforts that all will achieve integrating ICT in schools.
You are so correct. We need equal access and a leveled playing field if we are to compete successfully. Great work.
ReplyDeleteI quite like how you presented an argument for both developed and developing countries and the conclusion arrived at from your arguments. Shows that you analysed the readings and there is much thought. I would agree that it would take communication and collaboration to achieve the ICT integration process in schools especially in the developing countries. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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