Technology in School Education: To Outsource ICT or Not « Educational Technology Debate
A very interesting piece of write up on Outsourced versus Integrated Apparoach in Computer Aided Learning, which brings out in stark contrast the advantages of an Integrated Model like the ICT @ Schools Program in Kerala, over and above a Vendor Driven Model like the Mahiti Sindhu Program in Karnataka. The advantaged of a Integrated Model needs to be seriously considered by Policy Makers and Practioners alike while planning to implement a Computer Aided Learning Program in large scale mode. The model has clearly discernable benefits as mentioned below:
1. Higher level of teacher engagement
2. Integration of Computer Learning with regular learning processes
3. Greater per-learner availability of computers
4. Significant cost efficiencies and development of teacher networks
5. Collaborative content creation processes, which support teacher professional development
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