ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ABBREVIATIONS

INTRODUCTION
1. ICT INPUTS TO EDUCATION AND IN-SERVICE
   1.1.0 INSTITUTING EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
       1.1.1 Technology and Educational Change
       1.1.2 Constraints to ICT Adoption in Thailand
   1.2.0 MODELS OF EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
       1.2.1 Economic Effects
       1.2.2 Workforce Needs
       1.2.3 Classes of Knowledge
       1.2.4 Learner-centered Instruction
       1.2.5 Social Constructivism and Learning
   1.3.0 ICT INPUTS AND MODELS
       1.3.1 Computers in Schools
       1.3.2 Computer Literacy
       1.3.3 Computer Self-Efficacy
       1.3.4 Technology Standards
       1.3.5 Types of Utilization
   1.4.0 ICT INITIATIVES IN THAILAND
       1.4.1 Networking Projects
       1.4.2 Distance Learning Projects

2. ICT SUPPORT THROUGH REGIONAL CENTERS
   2.1.0 ICT CONSORTIUM
       2.1.1 Thai Universities
       2.1.2 International and National Projects
   2.2.0 REGIONAL CENTER FUNCTIONS
       2.2.1 General Functions
       2.2.2 Science Lab Materials
       2.2.3 Software Development

3. ICT PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    3.1.0 ASIAN EDUCATION NETWORK PROJECT
       3.1.1 Project Description
       3.1.2 Smaller Projects Within the AEN
          3.1.2.1 Technical Design
          3.1.2.2 Multi-Use Computer Laboratory
         3.1.2.3 Regional Centers
         3.1.2.4 Mobile ICT Support
       3.1.3 AEN Levels of Operation
       3.1.4 Project Goals
   3.2.0 OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
       3.2.1 Alternative Delivery
       3.2.2 Curriculum
   3.3.0 TIMELINE
   3.4.0 PROJECT ORGANIZATION
       3.4.1 Coordination
       3.4.2 ICT Consortium
       3.4.3 Ministry of Education
       3.4.4 Local School Support
       3.4.5 Uplink Support, GMS
       3.4.6 Uplink Support, Pacific Rim
   3.5.0 PROJECT ACTIVITIES

4. ICT AND THE ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
    4.1.0 RESEARCH DATA
    4.2.0 ICT ISSUES
       4.2.1 Comparative Outcomes Data
       4.2.2 Equal Access and Outcomes
       4.2.3 Technology Planning

5. ICT AND SUPPORT OF RURAL SCHOOLS
    5.1.0 THAI DIGITAL DIVIDE
       5.1.1 Background
       5.1.2 Rural ICT Roadblocks
       5.1.3 Rural Utilities
   5.2.0 ICT DELIVERY
       5.2.1 Lack of Infrastructure
       5.2.2 Personnel Shortages
       5.2.3 WAN Issues
       5.2.4 Satellite Delivery
   5.3.0 HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
       5.3.1 Central Server
       5.3.2 Client Workstations
       5.3.3 School Cable Television
       5.3.4 Cameras and Peripherals
       5.3.5 Laboratory Space

6. COSTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSALS
    6.1.0 IMPLEMENTATION
       6.1.1 Mobile IT Support
       6.1.2 Support Functions
       6.1.3 Component Upgrades
    6.2.0 EasiLABTM SPECIFICATIONS
       6.2.1 Overall Specifications
       6.2.2 Central Multimedia Server
       6.2.3 Client Workstations
       6.2.4 Lab Furniture
       6.2.5 Other Specifications
   6.3.0 AEN? PROJECTED BUDGETS

APPENDICES
1. Glossary
2. Classes of Knowledge
3. References: Computer Literacy
4. References: Self-Efficacy
5. Research: Self-Efficacy
6. Educational Technology Standards
7. Interview Schedule
8. National ICT Education Centers
9. Visit to Wat Tianthawai School
10. Combined Pilot and Dissemination Budget
11. Thailand Pilot Budget, Years 1-3
12. Southeast Asia Dissemination Budget
13. School/Site Satellite Equipment Budget
14. Central Network Server Budget
15. Computer Laboratory Budget
16. Local Area Network (LAN) Budget
17. Regional Support Budget to Local Sites Budget
18. Mobile Support Vehicles (Extended Regional Center) Budget

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