"This volume provides an overall summary of the lessons learned during the implementation of the UNESCO SchoolNet project, “Strengthening the Use of ICT in Schools and SchoolNet in the ASEAN Context”, which was funded by Japanese Funds-in-Trust (JFIT) and the ASEAN Foundation. The UNESCO SchoolN ... et project succeeded in initiating new national SchoolNets, or strengthening existing SchoolNets, in eight member-countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN); namely, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. The project also implemented innovative methods of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools and provided various types of training for teachers in the participating schools." (Preface) more

"Because of the different levels of ICT integration in the six countries, alongside many similarities in their experiences of ICT integration, there is a variety of approaches that should be explored and examined. An analysis of experiences and best practices and associated problems has generated le ... ssons learned in the following eight components of ICT integration in education: (i) broader environmental context, (ii) policy and regulatory environment, (iii) management and financing, (iv) ICT in schools – policy, vision and strategy, (v) technology infrastructure and connectivity, (vi) curriculum, pedagogy and content development, (vii) professional development, and (viii) monitoring and evaluation. These components provide the key foundation and framework in setting up ICT for education programmes. A synthesis of lessons learned from selected countries in the region provides the basis for the development of tools and blueprints to guide policy formulation and programme improvements. It also serves as an advocacy instrument to gain the support of policy-makers and other stakeholders for the appropriate use of resources to support the integration of ICT in education." (Executive summary, page 10) more