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ED11 Average number of hours per week of ICT use in classrooms as recommended in curricula (for
ISCED levels 1-3)
Definition:
Exercises on computer using educational software
Exercises on computer using the Internet
Radio (Interactive Radio Instruction)
Television
Total number of hours per week devoted to ICT use for
practical exercises as recommended in the primary and
secondary school curricula, divided by the total number
of grades concerned (by type of use and for ISCED
levels 1-3).
Data requirement:
(H) Number of hours per week devoted to ICT use for
practical exercises as recommended in the primary and
secondary school curricula (by type of use and for
ISCED levels 1-3).
(G) Total number of grades concerned (by type of use
and for ISCED levels 1-3).
(refer to questionnaire item A.8.a – A. 8.e)
Formula:
n
g 1
H
G
Where:
H t
g , x
t
x
t
g , x
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Purpose:
To measure the degree of inclusion of practical ICTassisted
exercises in support of teaching and learning
process in primary and secondary school curricula.
Method of collection:
Extract information from official documents on primary
and secondary school curricula.
Data source(s):
Department/agency under the Ministry of Education in
charge of policy and/or primary and secondary school
curricula.
= Number of hours per week recommended in official curricula for individual ICT use by learners for
practical exercise x for ISCED levels 1-3 at grade g in school-year t
G t
x = Total number of grades g in official curricula for individual ICT use by learners for practical exercise x for
ISCED levels 1-3 in school-year t
x = ICT practical exercise types:
Exercises on computer using educational software
Exercises on computer using the Internet
Radio (Interactive Radio Instruction)
Television
Analysis and interpretation:
In comparing against the median value used as a
benchmark for all countries in the world, this indicator
permits an assessment of national practices and
potential discrepancies in the average number of hours
per week devoted to practical ICT-assisted exercises in
support of the teaching and learning process in primary
and secondary education.
Methodological and definition issues or
operational limitations:
This indicator does not measure the actual level and
intensity of implementation of existing policies and
curricula.