title: Integration or transformation? Looking in the future of Information and Communication Technology in education in Vietnam.
abstract: Over the last two decades, crucial factors for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education have improved significantly in Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is clear that, as in other countries, no educational revolution is taking place. We argue that there is a need for a broad dialogue on the future of ICT in education in Vietnam as discussion of ideas about future possibilities can be instrumental in rationalizing and generating educational change. We explore how a group of key players representing the public and private sector as well as development partners in the field look at the future of ICT in education in the country. Following the Delphi method, these key players assessed in different survey rounds the current situation of ICT in education, identified a series of targets and were asked to assess these targets in respect of their importance. The key players reached a consensus that the purpose of technology integration is to achieve learning goals and enhance learning. However, there is more controversy on targets that could potentially transform education practice in Vietnam. We discuss the value of the Delphi technique and argue for increased participation of all involved stakeholders in policy development on ICT in education.
authors.affiliation: Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance, Thao Vien guesthouse A3 rm 307, 1B Bac Son-Ngoc Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam. Electronic address: jef.peeraer@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peeraer
authors.affiliation: University of Antwerp, Institute for Education and Information Sciences, Venusstraat 35, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Electronic address: peter.vanpetegem@ua.ac.be.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Van Petegem
mesh_terms: D032921:Consensus; D003697:Delphi Technique; D018961:Educational Technology / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D019451:Information Management / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D011050:Policy Making; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D014744:Vietnam
keywords: Country-specific developments; Delphi method; Information and communication technology in education; Policy development