Panafrican Research Agenda on the Pedagogical Integeration of ICTs Observatory

Click to head check out http://www.observatoiretic.org
Despite the long name, this resource (in partnership with UNESCO) is simple to use and browsing its myriad of entries is a great way to spend an afternoon. Most of the data is from the period 2007-2009 and can still considered current.
Some background information from the site:
…With Phase 1 (2007-2009), the PanAf network succeeded both in collecting an unprecedented depth of data on ICTs in African schools, and in developing exceptional international partnerships with the World Bank and UNESCO. The schools described in the Phase 1 research represent nearly 245 000 learners and 9000 educators, and paint a never-before-seen portrait of the pedagogical integration of ICTs across Africa.
The main research question asked by PanAf Phase 2 (2009-2011) is: “How, for whom and under what circumstances can the pedagogical integration of ICTs substantially improve the quality of teaching and learning at all levels and scales of African education systems?”
Search by country, by ICT indicator, or summary data. 13 select countries have information on the institution level, but all include information on:
- National education and ICT policy
- Equipment, connectivity and access
- Teacher-training
- ICT use
- Impact on educators and teaching
- Impact of ICT on learners and learning
- Institution management and ICT
- Policy related to equity
- Gender
- Cultural and content sensitivity
- Special education
- Language
- Auxiliary documents
Of course, the information is only as comprehensive as participants were able (or willing) to provide. For example, the site says that both Chad and Gabon have national ICT plans in development, but there is no data (or even a date of entry) to support such information. Still, the majority of the information is useful and it will be interesting to see what Phase 2 concludes in a year.
1.1 The availability of national ICT policy documents
1.2 The availability of sector (education) ICT policy documents
1.2.1 Presence of sector (education) ICT policy documents? |
Yes
2007-11-21 |
1.2.2 Description of sector (education) ICT policy documents |
2007-11-21 |
1.3 The availability of national curriculum focusing on ICT (ICT as a stand-alone subject)
1.3.1 Presence of national curriculum documents focusing on ICT? |
No |
1.3.2 Description of national curriculum documents focusing on ICT |
Data not available |
1.4 The availability of national regulations or incentives for ICT resources (connectivity, equipment, training) in educational institutions
1.4.1 Presence of national regulations or incentives for ICT in educational institutions? |
No |
1.4.2 Description of national regulations or incentives for ICT in educational institutions |
Data not available |
1.5 The presence of ICT (in education) in local development plans
1.5.1 ICT present in local education development plans? |
No |
1.5.2 Description of ICT presence in local education development plans |
Data not available |
1.6 Country ICT-connectivity rank
2.1 The number and percentage of institutions with computers
2.1.1 Institution has computers? (total for the country) |
nan % (0 / 0) |
2.1.2 Percentage of computers connected to the Internet (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
2.1.3 Percentage of computer-equipped institutions |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
2.2 The number and percentage of institutions with Internet connectivity
2.3 The ratio of educators to computers per institution
2.4 The ratio of learners to computers per institution
2.5 The presence of a technopedagogical assistant (or ICT advisor/technician) in education institutions
2.6 The types of software applications used in educational institutions
2.7 Institution ICT-connectivity rank
2.7.1 Institution ICT-connectivity index score (total for the country) |
0 |
2.8 The rank of ICT-enablement by institution
2.8.1 Institution ICT-enablement index score (total for the country) |
0 |
+– Teacher-training (12 available subcategories; 9 have data, including 0 documents)
3.1 The number of teacher-training institutions
3.2 The number of teacher-trainers per institution
3.3 The number of teacher-trainers who have their own email address
3.4 The ability of teacher-trainers to use ICTs (basic skills)
3.5 The number of teacher trainers who use ICTs to train educators
3.6 The number of preservice educators
3.7 The percentage of preservice educators who have their own email address
3.8 The presence of ICT in teacher-training curriculum
3.9 The ICT resources (types of equipment?) made available to pre-service educators, and their trainers, during teacher-training
3.10 The existence of (nationally regulated) incentives for continuing education / professional development (which include ICT integration) for educators
3.11 Educators who have participated in continuing education / professional development, which included ICT integration
3.12 The rank of teacher-training institutions, by ICT-integration
3.12.1 ICT-integration index score (total for the country) |
0 |
+– ICT use (14 available subcategories; 8 have data, including 0 documents)
4.1 The frequency of ICT use by educators for academic purposes
4.2 The frequency of ICT use by learners for academic purposes
4.3 The types of ICT use by educators
4.3.1 Types of ICT use by educators (e.g. Powerpoint presentation, Web resources, etc.) “Describe the various ways that you use ICT for academic purposes (which software do you use, for planning, teaching, marking etc.)?” Summarize (in 150 words) different types of ICT application by educators (of the two varieties). If ICT is not utilized, explain why, provide context and describe any future plans. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.3.2 Examples of ICT-based productions by teachers “Describe the various ways that you use ICT for academic purposes (which software do you use, for planning, teaching, marking etc.)?” Attach documents, such as a lesson plan for a lesson that integrates ICT, or indicate URL of websites with pertinent production conceived by the educators. (total for the country) |
Informations |
4.4 The types of ICT use by learners
4.4.1 Types of ICT use by learners (list) “Describe/list the various ways that you use ICT in school (which software do you use, for assignments, presentations, communication etc.).” Summarize, in 150 words, the different types of ICT use by students (in computer courses and other disciplines). If ICT is not utilized, explain why, provide context and describe any future plans. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.4.2 Examples of ICT-based productions by students “Describe/list the various ways that you use ICT in school (which software do you use, for assignments, presentations, communication etc.).” Attach a copy of ICT aided productions done by students. (total for the country) |
Informations |
4.4.3 Female learners’ points of access to computers/Internet (cybercafé, home, mobile…) In 150 words, list the various points of access to computers and the Internet for pedagogical use mentioned by female learners. Describe where and when computers and the Internet are most commonly accessed for pedagogical use, as well as why these are the most common/convenient points of access. Be sure to ask about access at home versus the school environment, versus Internet cafés, versus mobile handsets etc. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.4.4 Male learners’ points of access to computers/Internet (cybercafé, home, mobile…) In 150 words, list the various points of access to computers and the Internet for pedagogical use mentioned by male learners. Describe where and when computers and the Internet are most commonly accessed for pedagogical use, as well as why these are the most common/convenient points of access. Be sure to ask about access at home versus the school environment, versus Internet cafés, versus mobile handsets etc. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.4.5 Female learners’ participation in Internet-based social networking (MySpace, Facebook Twitter…) In 150 words, describe participation in Internet-based social networking by female learners. Are they using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter etc. pedagogically, how (communication, organization, collaboration etc.)? Which are the most common/convenient Internet-based social networking services for pedagogical use, why? (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.4.6 Male learners’ participation in Internet-based social networking (MySpace, Facebook Twitter…) In 150 words, describe participation in Internet-based social networking by male learners. Are they using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter etc. pedagogically, how (communication, organization, collaboration etc.)? Which are the most common/convenient Internet-based social networking services for pedagogical use, why? (total for the country) |
Data not available |
4.5 The percentage of courses taught using ICT
4.6 The factors supporting the use of ICT by educators
4.7 The challenges to the use of ICT by educators
4.8 The factors supporting the use of ICT by learners
4.9 The challenges to the use of ICT by learners
4.10 The competencies required for ICT use (in education) by educators
4.11 The competencies required for ICT use (in education) by learners
4.12 ICT in education-related research publications
4.13 Pioneering initiatives in ICT in education
4.14 The rank of ICT-integration by institution
4.14.1 ICT-integration index score (total for the country) |
0 |
5.1 The impact of ICT on teaching
5.1.1 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on lesson-planning (150 words) “Describe any impact that ICT has had on your lesson planning (how you prepare for classes).” Summarize in 150 words the impact of ICT on lesson planning in the institution, as indicated by educators. Include audio files and individual transcripts of at least five interviews with teachers. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
5.1.2 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on in-class teaching (150 words) “Describe any impact that ICT has had on your in-class teaching (what you teach, how you teach it, etc.)” Summarize in 150 words the impact of ICT on classroom teaching within the institution, as indicated by educators. Include audio files and transcripts of individual interviews with at least five teachers within the institution. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
5.1.3 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on evaluation methods (exams, etc.; 150 words) “Describe any impact that ICT has had on your evaluation methods (how you evaluate your students).” Summarize in 150 words the impacts, as indicated by the educators, of ICT on evaluation methods across the institution. Include audio files (MP3) and transcripts of individual interviews with at least five teachers within the institution. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
5.1.4 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on educator-learner communication (150 words) Describe any impact that ICT has had on communication between yourself as an educator and your students (do you encourage students to ask questions and submit assignments via email etc?). Summarize in 150 words the impact, as indicated by educators, of ICT on teacher-student communication across the institution. Include audio files (mp3) and transcripts of individual interviews with at least five teachers within the institution. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
5.1.5 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on reflection on teaching (150 words) “Do you think that ICT helps you reflect on your teaching? (what you teach, how you teach) – if so, explain briefly with examples.” Summarize in 150 words the self-described impact of ICT on educator’s thinking about their own teaching methods, across the institution. Include audio files and transcripts of individual interviews with at least five teachers within the institution. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
6.1 The impact of ICT on learning (in general)
6.2 The impact of ICT on learner access to knowledge
6.3 Documentation produced by learners using ICT
+– Institution management and ICT (10 available subcategories; 5 have data, including 0 documents)
7.1 The number of institutions with ICT integration plans
7.2 The number of institutions with a strategy in place to maintain and renew their ICT equipment
7.3 The number of institutions that provide access to their ICT infrastructure for the community
7.4 The number of managers (in education institutions) trained to use ICT
7.4.1 Number of managers (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.2 Description of the types of managers “Briefly describe the different types of managers who work in your institution (the administrative structure – attach a diagram if necessary).” Summarize in 150 words the different types of management positions that exist in the institution (the administrative structure). (total for the country) |
Data not available |
7.4.3 Number of managers trained to use ICT (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.4 Description of training received by managers trained to use ICT in education (150 words) “Briefly describe the kind of training in ICT you have had.” Summarize in 150 words the ICT training undergone by the managers (directors, administrator, administrative personnel, etc). If no ICT training is provided, please explain why not, provide context and describe any future plans. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
7.4.5 Percentage of managers trained to use ICT (in education) (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
7.4.6 Number of female managers (total for the institution) “Total number of female managers (Heads of Department, Vice-principals, School Directors, non-teaching staff etc.) in your institution.” Indicate the number of female managers (Directors, managers, administrative personnel, etc) in the institution. (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.7 Number of male managers (total for the institution) “Total number of male managers (Heads of Department, Vice-principals, School Directors, non-teaching staff etc.) in your institution.” Indicate the number of male managers (Directors, managers, administrative personnel, etc) in the institution. (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.8 Number of female managers trained to use ICT (total for the institution) “Have you (Institution Manager) had any ICT training?” Indicate the number of female managers (directors, administrators, administrative personnel) in the institution who have had ICT training. (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.9 Number of male managers trained to use ICT (total for the institution) “Have you (Institution Manager) had any ICT training?” Indicate the number of male managers (directors, administrators, administrative personnel) in the institution who have had ICT training. (total for the country) |
0 |
7.4.10 Percentage of female managers in the institution (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
7.4.11 Percentage of male managers in the institution (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
7.4.12 Percentage of females managers trained to use ICT in the institution (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
7.4.13 Percentage of male managers trained to use ICT in the institution (total for the country) |
0.00 % (0 / 0) |
7.5 The impact of ICT on education management practices
7.6 The impact of ICT on which curriculum is taught (mathematics, science, language, arts, etc.)
7.7 The impact of ICT on continuing education/professional development programs
7.8 The ability of managers to use ICT (basic skills)
7.9 The major barriers (as identified by managers) hindering the achievement of their institution’s ICT-related goals for learners
7.10 Leadership and best practices in ICT integration in education
7.10.1 Description of “success stories” in ICT-integration (what, by whom, how, with what result; 300 words) “Describe any particular “success stories”, “pioneering initiatives”, or “best practices”, in the integration of ICT at your institution (what was done, by whom, how, with what results etc.)” Summarize in 300 words the «success stories » (what, by who, how and with which results). Attach examples if possible. (total for the country) |
Data not available |
+– Policy related to equity (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
8.1 The existence of equity policy documents related to ICT
+– Gender (2 available subcategories; 2 have data, including 0 documents)
9.1 The number of female learners who have access to computers
9.2 Number of female teachers who have access to computers
10.1 The impact of ICT on the development of a variety of African educational content
+– Special education (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
11.1 The impact of ICT on learners with special needs
+– Language (1 available subcategory; 0 have data, including 0 documents)
12.1 The relationship between ICT-in-education integration and local language(s)