Identifying the Role of the International Consortium "MIT/LINC" in Supporting the Integration of ICT in Higher Education in Emerging Countries

Autor/inn/en	Park, Young; Moser, Franziska Zellweger
Titel	Identifying the Role of the International Consortium "MIT/LINC" in Supporting the Integration of ICT in Higher Education in Emerging Countries
Quelle	In: Journal of Science Education and Technology, 17 (2008) 2, S.197-207 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-0145
DOI	10.1007/s10956-007-9056-4
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Data Analysis; Consortia; Developing Nations; Information Technology; Telecommunications; Educational Technology; Technology Integration; Educational Cooperation; International Organizations + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Auswertung; Vereinigung; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Informationstechnologie; Telekommunikationstechnik; Unterrichtsmedien; Education; cooperation; Kooperation; International organisation; International organisations; International organization; Internationale Organisation
Abstract	The goal of this research effort is to provide insights on what core needs and difficulties exist toward the implementation of ICT in higher education in emerging countries and how a consortium like LINC can best support these efforts. An exploratory research design combining a survey, on-site interviews, participant observation and document analysis were employed to answer the research questions. Main challenges in establishing technology- based learning environments were identified in the area of pedagogies, finances, technological infrastructure, cultural change, organization, and management. LINC, as an non-political organization embedded in an academic environment, can take an important role in facilitating the dialogue among participants through various platforms, take an active role in promoting joint programs and assist with efforts to "localize" tools and practice. (Author).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10