1. Informatization in Korea
October 2013
Buenas tardes! Mi nombre es K.H.Son de Corea. Yo hablo espanol pero muy poco.
Asi que voy a presentar en ingles hoy. Mi amiga en el MINED me va a ayudar.
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4. Table of Contents I II III IV V VI Introduction
National Informatization in Korea
III
Education Informatization in Korea IV
Education Administration Informatization V
Critical Success Factors VI
Conclusion & Suggestion
Today, I am going to introduce about National and Education informatization in Korea briefly.

5. I. Introduction 1. The Concept of Informatization
Informatization is not just operate and manage a computer but act as
implementation measure which provide information sharing and increase work
efficiency using information technology (IT).
To achieve this, building of Information System and Information Communication
Network, etc. are main tasks for informatization.
2. The Component of Informatization
The component of Informatization can be largely classified as follows:
◆ Human Factor: IT Professionals, Informatization Officers, etc.)
◆ Physical Factor: Informatization Finance, Facilities, Infrastructure, etc.
◆ Institutional Factor: Informatization Policy, System, Regulations, etc.

6. II. National Informatization in Korea
1. Overview
After two decades of striving for informatization, Korea has earned a title as one of the most advanced countries in ICT. In the 1990s, CDMA-based digital mobile technology was commercialized for the first time in the world and high-speed Internet infrastructure constructed nation-wide. Development achieved in the 2000s can be largely divided in three stages: e-Government development (early 2000s), ubiquitous strategy mainly represented by IT839 (2004) and u-Korea (2006), and convergence IT (2008). For this reason, Korea’s e-Government (UN) and ICT Development Index (ITU) was ranked first in the world as shown in the following tables.

7. II. National Informatization in Korea
❒ IT 839 Strategy
8 Key Services
Mobile/telematics devices
Broadband/Home networking devices
DTV/broadcasting devices
NG computing/peripheral devices
Intelligent robot
IT SoC/Convergence/Parts
RFID/USN devices
Embedded SW
Digital contents/SW solutions
9 New Growth Drivers
3 Key Infrastructures
HSDPA/W-CDMA
WiBro
Broadband convergence service
DMB/DTV service
u-Home service
Telematics/LB
RFID/USN-based service
IT service
Broadband convergence Network (BcN)
u-Sensor Network (USN)
Soft Infraware
IT 839 Strategy was planned in2004, and modified in 2006.

8. II. National Informatization in Korea
❒ Korea’s Global ICT Index Rankings
World e-Government development leaders 2012
ICT Development Index (IDI), 2011 and 2012
*source: ITU, ‘Measuring Information Society 2012’
*source: UN, ‘United Nations E-government Survey 2012’
The Republic of Korea tops the IDI2011 for the second consecutive years of 155 countries.
The objectives of the IDI are to monitor progress in ICT developments in both developed and developing countries and to measure the evolution of the global digital divide.
Even if mobile telephony increased in El Salvador, broadband and other access infrastructure remained low, impeding its online service delivery uptake.

9. II. National Informatization in Korea
❒ ICT Korea - Domestic Data (as of )
Category
Data
Fixed-line telephone users (1,000 persons)
17,972
VoIP (1,000 persons)
12,275
Mobile telephone users (1,000 persons)
54,100
Internet users (1,000 persons)
38,120*
Internet Usage Rate (%)
78.4*
Broadband Internet users (1,000 persons)
18,530
* Note: This data is as of July 2012.

10. II. National Informatization in Korea
2. Progress of National Informatization Plans
Year
Plan
Period
Vision
1996.6
1st Phase Master Plan for Informatization Promotion
1996~2000
Realization of the best informatization by 2010
1999.3
Cyber Korea 21
1999~2002
Construction of creative knowledge-based country
2002.4
e-Korea Vision 2006
2002~2006
Construction of Global leader e-Korea
Broadband IT Korea Vision 2007
2003~2007
Construction of Broadband IT Korea
2006.5
u-Korea Master Plan
2006~2010
The First u-Society on the best u-Infrastructure
National Informatization Master Plan
2008~2012
Realization of Advanced Knowledge Information Society based on Creativity and Trust
2012.3
(revised)

11. III. Education Informatization in Korea
1. Background
■ to prepare the paradigm shift of teaching-learning method by the rapid growth
of Information Technology (IT)
■ to improve the national competitiveness through human resource development
■ to implement “Innovation-driven” Education Informatization for improving of
social responsibility
2. Major Policy and Achievements
Education Informatization has been promoted in three stages in Korea as shown
in the following table: Stage 1 (Initial Stage, 1996~2000), Stage 2 (Expanding
and Stabilizing Stage, 2001~2005) and Stage 3 (Advanced Stage, 2006~2010).

12. III. Education Informatization in Korea
A. Master Plan for ICT in Education
Stage 1 (‘96~’00)
Goal
Construction of Infrastructure
Major Task and Achievement
☛ Setting up of stable foundation for Education Informatization projects
• An organization in full charge for Education Informatization was established.
• Major education information services (EDUNET, RISS) were opened.
• Education broadcasting by satellite was started.
☛ Improvement of information accessibility through construction of
World-class infrastructure
• All Elementary & Secondary schools and classrooms were equipped with
PCs and advanced teaching facilities.
• Internet connection in schools was completed (’00.12)
*EDUNET: Comprehensive educational information service system that allows the sharing of education-related
information between teachers, students, and parents
*RISS: Research Information Sharing System

13. III. Education Informatization in Korea
Stage 2 (‘01~’05)
Goal
Vitalization of ICT utilization
Major Task and Achievement
☛ Promotion of ICT utilization in teaching-learning activities
• ICT-based instruction was settled in school
☛ Generalization of e-Learning by advancement of educational information
services
• Social awareness of e-Learning was spread and became popular.
☛ Improvement of public service and educational administration efficiency
• It had an effect on reduction of work processing, decrease of related
documents, budget reduction.
• Public service satisfaction through NEIS was Improved.
☛ Providing of high quality academic information through the
advancement of the academic information distribution system
☛ Implementation of projects for resolving the information divide

14. III. Education Informatization in Korea
Stage 3 (‘06~’10)
Goal
Advancement of Education & Research Service
Major Task and Achievement
☛ Realization of u-learning society and human resources superpower
• Field-based Education Informatization has been promoted through the
advancement of teaching & learning system.
• Various model projects have been implemented to provide a learner-based
learning system.
• ICT support system for low income families, the disabled, etc. is reinforced
as a part of educational welfare.
☛ Advancement of Policies and Services for Education Informatization
• Research and Development of future education is promoted in earnest.
• Global project for spreading of achievement in Education Informatization
over the world is promoted continuously.

15. III. Education Informatization in Korea
B. Master Plan for ICT in Education, Science and Technology (‘10~’14)
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) announced the Master Plan for ICT in Education, Science and Technology covering education, science and technology field has been promoting it since 2010.
The Master Plan for ICT in Education, Science and Technology consists of 62 tasks in four sectors. The four sectors are as follows:
☛ to foster creative human resources
☛ to strengthen advanced R&D capability
☛ to expand communication and convergence services
☛ to establish the infrastructure for ICT in Education, Science and Technology

16. III. Education Informatization in Korea
C. SMART Education Strategy (‘11~’15)
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology established the “SMART
Education Strategy” in 2011 in consideration of the rapidly changing IT industry and
society.
This plan is a strategy for ICT in Education with its focus on schools, which is implemented together with the “Master Plan for ICT in Education, Science and Technology”.
1. Concept
SMART Education is an education system designed to strengthen the capabilities of
21st century’s learners by offering an intelligent and customized learning solution.
SMART aims for a driving force that will innovate the education system including
education environment, method and evaluation.
As the initials of SMART indicate, it is Self- directed (learning attitude), Motivated (interest),
Adaptive (aptitude and ability), Resource enriched (plenty of learning materials) and
Technology embedded (ICT utilization).

17. III. Education Informatization in Korea
2. Vision and Promotion Strategy
Vision
Fostering of creative, globalized talented people
SMART
Strategy
Classroom Innovation through SMART
Major Tasks
● Development and application of digital textbooks
● Strengthening teachers’ capabilities for implementing SMART
Education
● Securing high quality educational content and promotion of its
availability
● Development of teaching and learning Models
● Vitalization of online classes and establishment of online
assessment system
● Establishment of the foundation for cloud-based education service

18. III. Education Informatization in Korea
3. Major Achievements
A. Development and application of digital textbooks
Digital textbooks were developed in 2007 and were applied to 132 model schools.
The plans to apply digital textbook in schools step-by-step starting from 2014 was
prepared.
The digital textbooks contain the curriculum of original textbooks and have more learning
materials and learning support and management functions.
To minimize trials and errors before fully applying digital textbooks, model schools are
being operated to collect opinions from teachers and students and to reflect their
requirements.

19. III. Education Informatization in Korea
B. Strengthening teachers’ capabilities for implementing SMART Education
For utilization of SMART Education, the top priority is to strengthen teachers’ capabilities.
The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) operates the SMART
education training certification system to inspect SMART education-related training.
Along with the certification system, KERIS also promotes projects to develop online
training programs.
<Teacher’s Capability Development Plan for SMART Education >

20. III. Education Informatization in Korea
C. Securing high quality educational content and promotion of its availability
Educational content is essential for the innovation of classroom lessons. For wider
utilization of the content, the copyrights law needs to be reviewed.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is trying to check the copyrights law by
carrying out A sharing & donation campaign for greater utilization of various quality
educational contents at schools and education offices.
D. Development of teaching and learning models
SMART Education is in pursuit of a teaching and learning method that can nurture
creativity, collaboration, problem solving ability, and communication skills.
To develop such a teaching and learning model, teachers and SMART Education model
schools participated in various activities.

21. III. Education Informatization in Korea
E. Vitalization of online classes and establishment of online assessment
system
The 2012 online class was run as a form of test-operation. And instead of developing a new
system and content, existing contents were evaluated and upgraded.
F. Establishment of the foundation for a cloud-based education service
In SMART Education, two-way education, data sharing and collaboration are also important
factors. To this end, the nation is planning to a build cloud-based computing infrastructure for
SMART Education to encourage students to store their study materials and records in cyber
space to share them with their friends and collaborate.

22. III. Education Informatization in Korea
Infrastructure for ICT in Education for Elementary and Secondary Schools
To advance learning environments at classrooms, every elementary school and secondary schools nationwide (around 11,000 schools) were connected to the Internet at the end of 2000.
As of 2011, 70% of schools were achieving Internet speeds of 100 Mbps or higher so that schools could utilize diverse materials in class as shown in the following table 1.
Table 1
Status of School Internet Speed
Year
Classification
4~10M
10~40M
50~90M
100M~
Total
2011
No, of Schools 69
2,756
757
8551
12,133
Percentage (%)
0.6%
22.7%
6.2%
70.5%
100

23. III. Education Informatization in Korea
As shown in the following table 2, 1.45million computers are used for educational purposes in class and the ratio of students to PC is 4.7:1, which means about five students can share a PC.
Starting in 2013, wireless networks will be established in every school with the aim of providing SMART education in earnest by 2015.
Table 2
2012 Status of No. of Students per PC (unit: pcs)
Classification
Primary
School
Middle School
High School
Special School
Total
No. of PCs
611,221
338,579
484,333
14,579
1,448,712
No. of Students
2,951,995
1,849,094
1,920,087
24,785
6,745,961
No. of Students per PC
4.83
5.46
3.96
1.70
4.66

24. IV. Education Administration Informatization
1. National Education Information System
The National Education Information System (hereinafter after referred to a “NEIS”) which was built by Ministry of Education, Science & Technology (MEST) in Korea to increase the efficiency of overall educational administration, and improve the work environment of teachers.
This system was implemented from April, It connected approximately 10,000 elementary and secondary schools nationwide, 16 metropolitan and provincial education offices and affiliated organizations, MEST over the internet.
14 educational certificates and proofs including student’ graduation certificate can be obtained at unmanned civil service document issuing machines across the country.

25. IV. Education Administration Informatization
2. Integrated System for Administrative and Financial Affairs
In order to build the foundation for autonomy, decentralization and advanced finance structure, the government took it as its national tasks to innovate the national budget and accounting system and to establish the integrated finance information system in 2004.
To this end, the MEST started to develop the Integrated System for Administrative and Financial Affairs of Regional Education (referred to as“ EDUFINE”) in 2005 and is being used from 2008.
3. Education Information Disclosure System
The School Information Disclosure System makes public the overall educational activities
in schools through the Internet in an objective and transparent manner. The School Information Disclosure System is run by MEST, the overall management institute, the metropolitan, provincial, and district offices of education, and the unit schools. People can find the disclosed school information that has been collected since December 2008 at the website of each school or the portal site of the School Information Disclosure System

26. IV. Education Administration Informatization
4. EduData System
The ‘EduData System’ serves to mutually link and integrate education-related databases
which are collected, controlled, and supplied by the government and educational institutes,
and to supply them to policy makers for reasonable decision making and to administrators
and researchers for state affairs or academic research.
5. Educational Administration System for Metropolitan &
Provincial Offices of Education
The Administration Management System for Metropolitan & Provincial Offices of Education is designed to enhance work efficiency by integrating all user transaction functions with an easy exchange of documents between MEST and education offices, and between the education offices and schools.
The educational administration system was established in city and provincial offices of
education and it started nationwide service from 2011.

27. V. Critical Success Factors
1. Strong Governmental Leadership and Commitment
2. Bold Investment by setting of clear objectives
3. Establishment of Private-Public Coexistence and Cooperation Governance
4. Institutional Arrangement
5. Development of Human Resources

28. VI. Conclusion & Suggestion
☛ ICT utilization, no longer a choice but a necessity for education development. ✔ “Selection and Concentration” Strategy ✔ Let’s change myself first! ✔ Don’t be “NATO (No Action Talking Only)”!

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