ICT In Classroom Learning : Exploring The Discrepancies Between Ideal Conditions And Current Malaysian Policy

Jenny Gryzelius

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Type :	Academic Journal
Main Author :	Jenny Gryzelius
Title :	ICT In Classroom Learning : Exploring The Discrepancies Between Ideal Conditions And Current Malaysian Policy
Varying Form of Title :	Policy Ideas, 2015
Content Type :	still image (rdacontent)
Media Type :	computer (rdamedia)
Carrier Type :	online resource (rdacarrier)

Publisher :	Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs
Year of Publication :	2015
Summary :	In 2011, the Ministry of Education launched the 1BestariNet programme – an ambitious initiative to equip all government schools in Malaysia with high-speed internet connectivity, Chromebooks and, a Virtual Learning Environment. This programme was also an attempt to bridge the urban-rural digital divide in the country. The idea was to have ICT integrated as part of the teaching and learning processes in classrooms in order to enhance student outcomes. However, a closer look at the workings of the 1BestariNet programme unveils the shortcomings of a one-size-fits-all approach to planning and implementation of this initiative. The main weaknesses identified in this paper are: lack of teacher training on how to integrate ICT into pedagogy, inadequate internet speeds and connectivity, and minimal involvement of school leadership when implementing ICT policies into their schools, all of which lead to minimal usage of ICT by teachers in classrooms.
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