Use of multimedia in teaching through developing electronic content
Cyprus , 2006 to 2009
Compendium: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Background
To develop electronic content for all subjects by reconstructing curricula.
The motivation of the initiative
Training in using the Learning Management System.
Participants
Ministry of Education and Culture, Pedagogical Institute, teachers.
Aims and targets
Objectives of the initiative
To develop electronic content for all subjects.
Target group
- All students/approx. 110 000 students/100% of pupils attending State schools.
- All teachers at all levels of education: 13 000 (approximately).
Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and/or pedagogical)
Pedagogical: training teachers.
Strategy and actions
Level of implementation
Nationally. All State schools.
Implementation
A loan of €110m was obtained from the CEB and EIB. Additional funding of €20m from the European Social Fund.
Category
Reconstruction of curricula.
Monitoring and evaluation
Funding/Cost effectiveness
Budget
In €:
2005: € -
2006: € -
2007: €1 941 498.09
2008: €1 294 333.20Sustainability/Transferability
Outcomes/impacts
Achievements
Specific results
- Improvement of teachers’ and students’ digital skills.
- Teachers responded positively to the new content and are using it.
Success factors
Lessons learnt
The content is used if good training is provided and the Learning Management System is simple to use.
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