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Information Communication Technology planning in developing countries

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This article explores major issues related to Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education and technology planning. Using the diffusion of innovation theory, the authors examine technology planning opportunities and challenges in Developing countries (DCs,) technology planning trends in schools, and existing technology planning models in schools districts in Dcs. Ideally, this article is intended to advance the discussion grounded on the premise that teaching is not effective without the appropriate use of information and communication technologies resources to facilitate student learning.

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Malapile, S., Keengwe, J. Information Communication Technology planning in developing countries. Educ Inf Technol 19, 691–701 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-013-9248-x

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