ICT in Education in Small Island Developing States of the Pacific

Ioana Chan Mow (), Emma Kruse Vaai, Ian Thomson and Katalina Pasiale Taloka
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Ioana Chan Mow: National University of Samoa
Emma Kruse Vaai: National University of Samoa
Ian Thomson: University of the South Pacific
Katalina Pasiale Taloka: Ministry of Education

Chapter Chapter 12 in Achieving Sustainable E-Government in Pacific Island States, 2017, pp 337-363 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter outlines how Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education supports and facilitates the processes of e-government. ICT educationICT education , its use in teaching and learningTeaching and learning and for enhancing education administration and governanceGovernance , are pivotal components in regional and national development for the small island developing statesSmall Island Developing States of the Pacific. The identification and discussion of various issues and challenges which have hindered the effective utilization of ICT in education in the Pacific region provides a reality check. At the same time, it suggests a way forward for major initiatives grounded in the context of small islands where a growing dependence on the knowledge economy is increasingly facilitated by ICT capability. Progress in different countries of the Pacific region and the reasons underlying varying rates of development particular to each country are also noted together with outside support from various sources. Sound planning, appropriate education and training, together with enabling and well informed partners and policies can make a difference to progress and the sustainabilitySustainability of such developments.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50972-3_12

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