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Ross MacLeodDirector General/ Directeur général Information Highway Applications Branch/ Applications de l’autoroute de l’informationIndustry Canada/ Industrie CanadaMarch 4, 2004/ Le 4 mars 2004: 

Ross MacLeod Director General/ Directeur général Information Highway Applications Branch/ Applications de l’autoroute de l’information Industry Canada/ Industrie Canada March 4, 2004/ Le 4 mars 2004 DEVELOPING AN E-LEARNING SOCIETY CRÉER UNE SOCIÉTÉ D’APPRENTISSAGE ÉLECTRONIQUE

Ce que nous avons accompli… : 

Ce que nous avons accompli… Le Canada n’a pas tardé à reconnaître l’énorme potentiel des TIC pour le développement économique et social. En 1993, on a lancé un programme visant à assurer un accès équitable à l’infrastructure du savoir et de l’information, ce qui a permis de faire du Canada le pays le plus branché au monde. On a alors envisagé qu’il convenait de faire appel à la participation des gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux, du secteur bénévole et du secteur privé.

Contexte d’Un Canada branché : 

Contexte d’Un Canada branché MISSION D’IC   Aider les Canadiens à contribuer à l’économie du savoir et améliorer les cinq objectifs stratégiques :  la connectivité, le marché, l’investissement, le commerce et l’innovation.

Programmes et politiques d’Un Canada branché: 

Programmes et politiques d’Un Canada branché Canada en ligne Collectivités ingénieuses Contenu canadien en ligne Commerce électronique et protection de la vie privée Gouvernements canadiens en ligne Brancher le Canada au monde Rescol canadien Ordinateurs pour les écoles Programme d’accès communautaire (PAC) CANARIE Francommunautés virtuelles GED (SCT) Projets témoins des CI Cadre, adoption et utilisation Faire connaître le Canada à l’échelle internationale CA*net

Impact d’envergure nationale…: 

Impact d’envergure nationale…

Bâtir grâce à la collaboration: 

Bâtir grâce à la collaboration SECTEUR PRIVÉ ONG et BÉNÉVOLES PROVINCES & TERRITOIRES et ÉTABLISSEMENTS PSE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL Parrainage et dons Infrastructure Demandes Exposition au marketing Certains investissements directs dans la connectivité, dans les domaines de compétence fédérale exclusive Partenariats formels et informels pour la mise en œuvre conjointe de programmes (demandes et utilisation) Recherche Cadres Partenariats officiels pour la mise en œuvre de programmes complémentaires Opérations sur place (p. ex., les champions bénévoles dans les ateliers d’OPE, etc..) Investissements directs dans la connectivité, le contenu et le renforcement de la capacité Recherche en collaboration

Where we are going… : 

Where we are going…

Helping meet the Government’s broadband commitment… : 

Helping meet the Government’s broadband commitment… Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program $105 M pilot program to assist unserved communities with a priority given to First Nations, northern, rural and remote communities Round 1: 33 builds, 768 communities supported, $44.2M Round 2: applications received, evaluation underway Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CLDI): $5M Federal contribution for $15M broadband project in Nfld. and Labrador National Satellite Initiative ($155M) – 400 communities to be served; Infrastructure Canada, Industry Canada, and the Canadian Space Agency are funding partners $44.6M New Brunswick project (CSIF/NB/Aliant) to deliver broadband to all key centers and 90% of population by 2006

First Nations connectivity, schools, and communities : 

First Nations connectivity, schools, and communities First Nations SchoolNet Program has accelerated the integration of ICTs in many Aboriginal communities and improved the digital literacy of First Nations students Computers For Schools Collects, repairs, and refurbishes donated surplus computers from federal government and private sector sources to Canadian schools and libraries; modest federal investment leverages annual $16M from the private sector, P/Ts, and NGOs Over 425,000 computers refurbished Community Access Program Approximately 8,800 sites established; program has played crucial role in bridging the digital divide and providing e-access to government services and learning

Frameworks: 

Frameworks Standards/Learning Objects Conducting trials and experiments with educational practitioners to explore, test, and evaluate the development and use of e-learning meta data standards and digital learning content in real life learning settings Representing Canadian interests on international e-learning standards bodies Fostering the development of a community of practitioners developing and implementing e-learning standards and digital learning content in the education sector.

Frameworks : 

Frameworks Portals/Repositories SchoolNet portal: currently links to over 7,000 K-12 learning resources EduSpecs: offers information on interoperability specifications and standards for on-line learning, Campus Connection: links to over 2,500 on-line college and university courses; works in partnership with Campus Canada EduSource: its goal is to develop a network of linked and interoperable learning object repositories across Canada ICT Skills Development GrassRoots: in partnership with provinces and territories, supports classroom-based on-line learning projects

Best Practices and Research: 

Best Practices and Research Best Practices Network of Innovative Schools: fosters mentoring and sharing of ICT best practices Research A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Networked ICT in Education ICTs in Schools Survey Investigation of the Integration of ICTs in Canadian Classrooms

Examples of related federal programs & policies: 

Canadian Heritage (PCH) Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) National Research Council (NRC) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) SSHRC Canadian Culture On-line Learning Strategies and Support Community Learning Networks Institute for Information Technology-E-Learning Research Group Elementary/Secondary Education Program Post-Secondary Education Program Cultural Education Centres Programs Special Education Program Initiative on the New Economy Examples of related federal programs & policies

Future Directions : 

Future Directions

A strong foundation and an opportunity to meet new Government priorities : 

A strong foundation and an opportunity to meet new Government priorities Goals: Provide an important foundation for building a 21st century economy - ICTs are recognized as one of the key drivers of productivity growth (OECD) Complement and support other government agendas e.g. Aboriginals, GOL, Modern Service Delivery, Cities and Rural Continue to position Canada as a world leader in connectivity Continue roll-out of Broadband to ensure access to this key infrastructure Focus efforts on three strategic areas: Ensure equitable access and opportunity to use the Internet E-Learning: using ICTs to build the world’s best learning and skills development system E-Communities: using ICTs to build innovative communities

Status of programs and next steps : 

Status of programs and next steps In response to 2003 budget announcement, the Government of Canada initiated a comprehensive review of all Connecting Canadians programs and initiatives New Martin government (Dec. 12, 2003) Expenditure review announced (Dec. 16, 2003) Policy development ongoing - deliberate shift to focus on new government priorities, wealth creation mandate, and possibilities for working with other government departments

Canada and the World Summit on the Information Society: 

Canada and the World Summit on the Information Society Canada Supports: A global society where people will benefit from the potential that the information society brings to all areas of human life Capacity building Sharing our experience and expertise