Vol 4 No 1 (2010) Acceleration and Improvement of the Quality and Quantity of Education through ICT Based School/Universities Partnership

Phan Van Que - Hanoi Open University

Tran Duc Vuong - Hanoi Open University

Abstract

The advancement of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in recent years has changed the socio-economy in Vietnam. The uses of ICTs in education contribute greatly to the improvement of the educational system in terms of quality and quantity.

In recognition of the important role and impact of ICT in improving the teaching and learning environment, many educational institutions are trying to accelerate the ICT application. E-learning, anew provision of ODL in Vietnam is attracting attention of the policy makers, practitioners, and learners, etc.

Computers and virtual databases with broadband internet connections are providing for richer entertainment and learning environments, However, it requires collaboration and partnership of relating institutions for better improvement. The rest  the article will describe Vietnamese case on ICT-based education development through patnerships among related institutions