June 7, 2022 1 The importance of ICT policy development for education & challenges for research E.M.A. Geers (Bert) Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands TU Delft ICT program coordinator for International Cooperation Member of the ICT4DEV platform of the Dutch Ministry for International Cooperation Member of the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER) network of consultants [email protected]
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April 10, 2023 1
The importance of ICT policy development for education & challenges for research
E.M.A. Geers (Bert)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The
Netherlands
TU Delft ICT program coordinator for International Cooperation
Member of the ICT4DEV platform of the Dutch Ministry for International Cooperation
Member of the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER) network of consultants
2. TU Delft as partner for ICT policy development and
implementation
3. TU Delft as partner for ICT research
4. Example of research project
5. Final remarks
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ICT for higher education (1)
• Researchers can access current literature; work collaboratively with colleagues around the world; submit, edit and review journal articles, theses and conference papers; and access web-based services and databases.
• Instructors can create electronic and traditional course materials including web-based resources and e-journals, communicate with students via e-mail, use e-learning tools to manage courses, submit marks; and issue and receive assignments electronically
• Students can use local and web course materials and resources instead of relying purely on lectures as the sole source of information and knowledge; participate in courses and programs even if not physically present on campus; and access online administrative systems for course registration and mark retrieval
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ICT for higher education (2)
• Administrators can reduce archaic paper-based systems; can
have certain level of control over and knowledge about the
areas they manage; and can be responsive to staff and students
needs.
• HEIs become attractive partners for research networks and
education grids
• Society at large has the benefit of ICT-literate graduates
• With their new-found ICT expertise and experience, the
university ICT specialists become a prime resource helping the
public sector start to use ICT effectively
What ICT environment need to be put in place ?
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Challenges for the HEI management
• What ICT services, ICT infrastructure, ICT technical
support and what competencies are needed?
• What ICT services, ICT infrastructure, ICT technical
support and end user skill development programs can be
afforded?
• How to secure optimal deployment
• What should be the involvement of the various
stakeholders groups?
• Internet / email services• Office automation facilities• Library information services• E-learning platforms• Academic Register Management IS• Financial Management IS• Human Resource Management IS• Academic discipline specific IS• ……..