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In 2004, Education Ministers from around APEC met to initiate cooperation to improve students' "Skills for the Coming Challenges." To successfully participate in the global economy in the 21st Century, educators must improve instruction of English and other foreign languages; stimulate learning in Math and Science; make good use of information technology in education; and implement transparent, effective governance practices.
In January 2004, EDNET held a special Summit on Education Reform in preparation for the 3rd APEC Education Ministerial. To support the APEC Education Ministers' vision, the Web Portal and Knowledge Bank feature these four topics: Jump Links To :
Improving Teaching»Mathematics»Practice»Assessment
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Second International Information Technology in Education Study Module 2 (SITES M2), The SITES Module 2 (SITES M2) is an international qualitative study of innovative pedagogical practices that use information and communication and technology (IPPUTs). The Hong Kong SITES team has developed professional development packages for teachers, technology coordinators and principals based on the findings of the SITES M2 study. These packages, together with a searchable database of the 130 selected SITES cases as well as further information about the SITES study are now available online. Get More Detail
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Improving Teaching»Science»Practice»Instructional Materials
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APEC Sister Schools Network Provides opportunities for students, teachers and school administrators in APEC economies to build a cooperative and supportive network and community. Specifically ASSN seeks to assist students, teachers and school administrators to develop skills and interest in technology, science, coastal ecology and English. Get More Detail
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Second International Information Technology in Education Study Module 2 (SITES M2), The SITES Module 2 (SITES M2) is an international qualitative study of innovative pedagogical practices that use information and communication and technology (IPPUTs). The Hong Kong SITES team has developed professional development packages for teachers, technology coordinators and principals based on the findings of the SITES M2 study. These packages, together with a searchable database of the 130 selected SITES cases as well as further information about the SITES study are now available online. Get More Detail
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Using Technology»Planning & Standards»Policy
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APEC Links Links to Ministry of Education technology plans, reports on educational technology implementation projects, and research and evaluation from around APEC Get More Detail
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e-Education Leadership An effort from Hong Kong to provide leaders from APEC member countries with support in developing national education technology policies and opportunities to work collaboratively to bridge the digital divide. Get More Detail
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World Bank Institute This site shares mainstream lessons learned from the World Links pilot project through a series of global dialogues and workshops for policymakers and practitioners and by working more closely with colleagues in the World Bank operations. Get More Detail
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Improving Teaching»Foreign Language Learning»Practice»Assessment
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Second International Information Technology in Education Study Module 2 (SITES M2), The SITES Module 2 (SITES M2) is an international qualitative study of innovative pedagogical practices that use information and communication and technology (IPPUTs). The Hong Kong SITES team has developed professional development packages for teachers, technology coordinators and principals based on the findings of the SITES M2 study. These packages, together with a searchable database of the 130 selected SITES cases as well as further information about the SITES study are now available online. Get More Detail
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Reforming Management»Governance»Policy & Planning
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e-Education Leadership An effort from Hong Kong to provide leaders from APEC member countries with support in developing national education technology policies and opportunities to work collaboratively to bridge the digital divide. Get More Detail
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Second International Information Technology in Education Study Module 2 (SITES M2), The SITES Module 2 (SITES M2) is an international qualitative study of innovative pedagogical practices that use information and communication and technology (IPPUTs). The Hong Kong SITES team has developed professional development packages for teachers, technology coordinators and principals based on the findings of the SITES M2 study. These packages, together with a searchable database of the 130 selected SITES cases as well as further information about the SITES study are now available online. Get More Detail
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Summit on Eduction Reform - Striking Balance: Sharing Practice from East and West This site provides information about the 2004 Summit on Education Reform in the APEC region. The Summit, “Striking Balance: Sharing Practice from East and West” brought together policy experts and researchers from around APEC to formulate an action agenda for the 3rd APEC Education Ministerial Meeting in April 2004. Summit participants reviewed research and policy reform trends underlying four key areas: language learning, mathematics and science instruction, use of information technology in learning, and reform in centralized and decentralized education systems. Get More Detail
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How Can a Tertiary Education Strategy Drive Economic Growth? This discussion paper from the 4th APEC Ministers' Meeting on Regional Science and Technology Cooperation proposed a relationship between strengthening terteriary education and promoting economic growth in APEC economies. The paper proposes internal policy strategies for APEC members to pursue as well as means for cooperating. Get More Detail
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