How Nepal should approach educational policy using ICT
Once the manifesto has been announced there is a huge need for a conversation between different key policymakers to enhance the learning experience. The announcement should challenge the “WHY” and the delivery of such promises should analyse the idea regarding deployment with existing education infrastructure. After this initial phase, a more sustained approach must be considered to make sound judgments on rollout (how it’s going to be delivered), preparation for training (to ensure the correct use of training) and electricity and connectivity (for those who cannot afford to be online every day). Even after all this, the problem with digital technology has its inherent malfunction, how do you fix a connected device in an unconnected place and culture? After connectivity how do you sustain the practice of use? Is the classroom equipped to handle the new technology? And are the teachers trained enough for themselves and to the children by creating an interactive learning space ...