1. ICT in Education: A Hong Kong Perspective Briefing for UK ICT in education connections 10 January 2011 Kenneth Chen Under Secretary for Education Education Bureau, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Email: kenneth_chen@edb.gov.hk

3. Total capital and recurrent spending (1998 – 2010): GBP 621 million Infrastructure at schools: Student : Computer ratio – 4 : 1 (secondary) 4.66 : 1 (primary) All computers are networked and connected to the Internet via Broadband plus wireless network All have some kind of e-learning platform Teachers: All trained and “retrained” on skills and pedagogy Support: Recurrent grant to schools – GBP 24 million per annum Status at System Level

12. To achieve learning objectives through various learning strategies with the aid of information technology. Why e-Learning in HK? The overall goal of all IT in Education initiatives is to transform school education – from a textbook-based and teacher-centred mode to an interactive and learner-centred mode of learning Self-directed learning… Catering to diversified learning needs… Foundation for life-long learning

17. Useful Links for Follow-Up www.amte.org.hk Association of Mobile Technology and Education www.edb.gov.hk HK Education Bureau www.hkedcity.net HK Education City www.hkace.org.hk HK Association for Computer Education www.aitle.org.hk Association of IT Leaders in Education e-education.hk E-Education Alliance elearning.org.hk E-Learning Consortium URL Organization