ict integration in higher education: perspectives and way forward
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6th International Conference on ICT For Africa 2014; Keynote Address by Professor Venansius Baryamureeba, Chairperson Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Council; 03/10/14 Yaounde CameroonTRANSCRIPT
ICT Integration in Higher Education: Perspectives and
Way Forward6th International Conference on ICT For Africa 2014; Keynote Address by Professor Venansius
Baryamureeba, Chairperson Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Council; 03/10/14 Yaounde Cameroon
www.utamu.ac.ug/barya; [email protected]
Overview• What is ICT? • ICT in learning• ICT and research• ICT in publishing and libraries• Learner-centered education• ICT integration in higher education• Way forward
ICTsInformation and Communication Technologies
(ICTs) consist of the hardware, software, networks, and media:– for collection, storage, processing,
transmission and presentation of information (voice, data, text, images) i.e. to generate, distribute, collect and administer information
– for communication
Reflections on Knowledge Economy
The strongest currency today is neither the Pound, Euro, Dollar nor the Shilling but it is
KnowledgeToday we live in a knowledge Society which
has two main categories of people• Knowledgeable People• Knowledge able People
ICTs are enabling the Knowledge Economy
ICT in Learning
• E-learning is the use of electronic media, educational technology and ICTs in education
• Old and new technologies need to be used in a balanced way. On-the-air and off-the-air radio/radio-cassette, television and offline video-assisted technologies; more interactive computer/Internet-based virtual education or online distance learning
• Possible for anyone, anywhere, anytime to learn • Opened access to reserved educational capital
Learners taking more control over the direction of their
learning with ICT
Learners taking more control over the direction of their
learning with ICT
Social collaboration on joint tasks both face-to-face and
in online collaboration
Social collaboration on joint tasks both face-to-face and
in online collaboration
Learning out of school in other settings and
environments
Learning out of school in other settings and
environments
Deeper analysis of concepts, processes and
visualisation
Deeper analysis of concepts, processes and
visualisation
Use of ICT to locate, gather, synthesis, analyse
reconstruct, communicate and present information and
understanding
Use of ICT to locate, gather, synthesis, analyse
reconstruct, communicate and present information and
understanding
Creative development and media literacy e.g.
digital video, photography animation,
music
Creative development and media literacy e.g.
digital video, photography animation,
music
Developing thinking skills and problem solving strategies
Developing thinking skills and problem solving strategies
ICT in learningICT in learning
Gaining knowledge, understanding and
skills beyond that of the teacher
Gaining knowledge, understanding and
skills beyond that of the teacher
Iteration and modelling using ICT; eg in writing, design, maths,
science PE and music
Iteration and modelling using ICT; eg in writing, design, maths,
science PE and music
ICT and Research
• Data Processing: Improved due to the steady increases in bandwidth and computing power
• Use of online full text databases and online research libraries/virtual libraries
• Communication links make it possible for research teams to be spread across the world
• The combination of communications and digital libraries is equalizing access to academic resources, greatly enriching research possibilities for all institutions
ICT in publishing and Libraries• Electronic publishing is basically a form of
publishing in which books, journals and magazines are being produced and stored electronically rather than in print
• Types of Electronic Publishing Models – Electronic Books; Electronic Periodicals; Electronic
Databases; Print on Demand; Digital Content; Electronic Ink; E-mail Publishing; Web Publishing
• Electronic Publishing Models have led to Digital Libraries– Collections of documents in organized electronic
form that are accessible using electronic devices
Learner Centered Education• ICTs in Education have led to a Learning
Paradigm Shift from Teacher Centered to Learner Centered– The Learner-Centered Education (LCE) focuses on both
teacher’s and learner’s experiences – The focus is on each student’s individual needs– The role of the educator shifts from a transmitter to a
facilitator. No longer is the teacher simply someone who stands at the front of the room imparting knowledge on students
• Students become more engaging and attain autonomy in learning – The student is no longer a passive “receptacle” for the
teacher’s knowledge
Learner Centered Education Cont’d
• Rather than revolving around content, the learner-centered classroom centers on learning processes – The learner-centered classroom provides an emphasis
upon higher-order thinking skills, such as the ability to judge and evaluate, critical thinking, self advocacy
• Reluctant learners are more motivated to participate in their own education, since their stake in the process is clearly defined
• Students demonstrate improvement in motivation, learning, and achievement. – There is a higher rate of student retention, and students
are better prepared for success outside the classroom
Teacher-Student relationship in emerging learning society
Learning Models will need to change
• How do students learn in a digital environment?• How do institutions teach in the digital era?• Are institutions ready for E-Learning?• Do we need new learning models?
Delivery Modes will need to change
Lack of facilities and funding
Increase in tuition fees
Growing student population
Privatization of education
Cost effective solutions(e.g. e-learning, virtual
learning, blended )
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ICT in Education Change Drivers
Knowledgeable Society
Education System
Technology Drivers
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Why do we Integrate ICT in Education?
Why ICTIntegration inEducation?
Allows Effective
Networking
Allows Easy Sharing
Of Resources
Allows Effective
Collaboration
EffectiveAccessibility
To Resources
EmpowermentIn Learning
Ubiquitous Education
Enabling ICT Integration in Education
UTAMU Hybrid Model
Community EngagementCommunity
EngagementTransformational e-
Learning Content Space Transformational e-
Learning Content Space Policy Makers and regulatory bodies Policy Makers and regulatory bodies Collaborative Partners
Collaborative Partners
UTAMU e-Learning Content SpaceUTAMU e-Learning Content Space
Digital Teachers Digital Students Digital Family
UTAMU ContentDatabase
Open AccessDatabase
UTAMUE-Library
UTAMU Social Applications
Integrated LayerIntegrated Layer
Digital Teachers
Digital Students
Digital Family
E-Learning Content Space
Personal Content Database
Personal Content Space
Education is opening up….
E-Libraries
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Hybrid Integration of E-Learning has to:
Way Forward • Digital Technology is an indispensable teaching tool
• Urgent need for professional development of teachers that allows teachers to construct professional knowledge about pedagogy, content, and technology, as well as strategies for managing the changing classroom environments
• The use of ICT in education increases access to learning opportunities. Thus, the integration of ICTs in higher education is inevitable.
Till we meet again!
I THANK YOU