The Role of ICT in Governance Education

Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio

Journal of Lifelong Learning Society

Abbr : JLLS
2012, 8(2), pp.39-52
Publisher : Institute of Distance Education
Research Area : Education

Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio ¹

¹University of the Philippines Open University

ABSTRACT

Many governments are already discovering and recognizing the potential of utilizing modern technology in delivering capacity building and training programs in the public sector. Moreover, the use of ICT to improve efficiency and effectiveness of different departments and organizations is growing. Through ICT, skills training and capacity building programs may be developed and delivered to the public sector. Given the self-paced nature of e-learning, public servants need not be bound by a specific time and place to study, thereby not consuming so much of their time. They are able to do it in their own convenient time and the resources and reading materials may be downloaded online (UN, 2009). The use of e-learning also serves as a cost-saving mechanism for the public sector, given the elimination of the need for print materials and physical structures for learning. More importantly, since e-learning aids in the upgrading of skills of the workforce it may likewise help them become more innovative in delivering public services. Hence, e-learning not only revolutionized the delivery of traditional education but can also be used in the delivery of programs intended to improve people’s quality of life. The paper aims to present the experiences of students in the use of ICT in governance education in the Philippines. Specifically, it will discuss how ICT is used in the distance e-learning program of the University of the Philippines Open University. It will also show the profile of the students taking up the Master of Public Management Program as well as their experiences in using ICT and interactive tools in learning. The paper will also discuss the prospects of using e-learning as a tool in capacity building for the public sector.
KEYWORDS

ICT and Governance Education, E-Learning for the Public Sector
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