1. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea1 Technology in Education and Lifelong Learning Gwang-Jo Kim World Bank

2. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea2 Outline Lifelong Learning (LLL) ICT and Development ICT and WB’s Education Projects Issues and Implications

3. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea3 Learning in the Knowledge Economy Then Information based Rote learning Teacher directed Just in case Formal education only Directive based Learn at a given age Terminal education Now Knowledge creation/application Analysis and synthesis Collaborative learning Just in time Variety of learning modes Initiative based Incentives, motivation to learn Lifelong learning

4. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea4 A System of Lifelong Learning Align system around learner needs/incentives Raise quality by changing content (core skills), pedagogy and recognition system Develop variety of financing mechanisms: equitable, affordable, sustainable, market-based Articulate cross-Ministerial, lifelong learning strategy while building diverse partnerships

5. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea5 Global Education Market Total: US $ 2.2 trillion (2003) * Global GNI in 2001 : US $30 trillion one third of market in USA approx 15% only in the developing world 20% of world’s 6 billion enrolled in some form of education 5% of global labor force in teaching profession

6. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea6 E-learning Market Grown from $4.3bn (2000) to $7bn (2003) Distance education students represent 15% of all higher education students Fastest growth subsector is tertiary education - Asia (3.5m), Europe (0.9m), LAC (1m),.. In US, 19% of corporate training was on-line in 2002 Involvement of private sector (Cisco, Oracle, IBM, Virgin) 2.5 million certificates

7. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea7 Factors Driving E-Learning Demand Rapid obsolescence of knowledge & training Need just-in-time training delivery Search for cost-effective ways of meeting learning needs Skills gap & demographic changes - new learning models Demand for flexible access to lifelong learning Supply Internet access becoming standard at work & home Advances in digital tech. - interactive, rich content Broadband & better delivery make e-learning attractive Growing selection of high- quality e-learning Technology standards facilitate compatibility & usability

8. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea8 Limitations of Technology for Learning Wireless access to information misses problem Not information that is lacking Acquisition of important experience Most e-learning is attempt to put books on a computer interrupted by a multiple choice test (Roger Schank) Learning software puts dull materials on a web page

9. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea9 Technology in WB’s Education Projects Access, quality, capacity building, knowledge sharing Lending Programs with ICT components Non-lending analytic and advisory work: Country knowledge assessment and implications for education sector

10. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea10 10 Years Ago Type of technologies: textbooks, audio-visual aides, radio, TV/video, micro-computers Primary schools: serving existing students Secondary and higher: distance education VTE: initial phase of adoption Barriers to implementation: technological environment, administration capacity, political receptivity (sustainability)

11. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea11 Now Type of technologies: Education technology (PCs, Internet, connectivity, VC..), distance education and EMIS 76% of new education projects include technology component - 40% of new dollar lending Distance education proportion: 57% Most common mode: putting computers and H/W Too much “expectation” rather than barriers - Jordan, Mauritius

12. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea12 Education Technology Lending 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1998 $644 2000 $835 $millions

13. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea13 Technology Components in WB’s Education Projects

14. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea14 Technology Component Breakdown

15. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea15 Challenges of Technology in LLL Policy framework: skills, pedagogy, governance arrangement (articulation, recognition), financing strategies Costs: highest in the least developed world Benefits: what counts is usage not availability (PISA) “…cost a lot and accomplish little.”

16. June 27, 2003 China-Korea Workshop on LLL (WBI-KRIVET), Seoul, Korea16 Some Reflections LLL demands more but “smarter” investment in education technology Expectation is high; impact has yet to be demonstrated Better tracking of education technology programs in the context of LLL and KE is needed