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Assessing China’s Sustainable Development of ICT in Education: A Delphi Approach

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  • Danxia Xing

    (Zhejiang Academy of Higher Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

  • Teng Zhao

    (Zhejiang Academy of Higher Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
    Center for Research in Science, Technology, and Innovation Education, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

  • Chuanbing Xie

    (Jiangsu Academy of Educational Sciences, Nanjing 210013, China)

Abstract

The evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education (ICTE) has become a crucial aspect in educational management. While previous attempts have been made to develop evaluation frameworks for ICTE, many existing frameworks fail to include information from multiple sources and are thus not sufficiently accurate. This study aims to address this gap by identifying core dimensions and indicators from various stakeholders in ICTE practices. Accordingly, a set of guidelines for a more comprehensive evaluation of ICTE development is generated. By applying these guidelines, a Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for ICT in Education (CEF-ICTE) is developed and validated using the Delphi methodology. The results reveal that the most pertinent dimensions for ICTE evaluation are ICT infrastructure and digital resources, followed by ICT usage, personnel support, and ICT management. Key indicators identified include the average frequency of online services utilized by students per week and the percentage of schools implementing basic data applications for management purposes. These findings underscore the importance of prioritizing certain indicators in evaluating ICTE. The present study offers a valuable tool for comprehensively assessing ICTE development and may provide policymakers with essential support for setting priorities and allocating educational resources where they are most urgently needed.

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  • Danxia Xing & Teng Zhao & Chuanbing Xie, 2024. "Assessing China’s Sustainable Development of ICT in Education: A Delphi Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:12:p:5024-:d:1413665
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