MASTERÂ Assignment
Implementation of ICT infrastructure in High Schools of Rural and Remote regions
Type : Master M-BIT
Period: Mar, 2022 - Oct, 2022
Student : Saralaya, G. (Gayathri, Student M-BIT)
Date Final project: Oct 31, 2022
Supervisors:
Abstract:
Empirical research studies reveal that a vast majority of the youth population of rural and remote regions of developing countries lack the necessary skills and knowledge to use basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It is important to imbibe such knowledge and prepare the young minds for the rapidly progressing world that demands encounters with high end technologies in day-to-day lives. The most methodical way to do this is to introduce the concept of digital smartness at high school level, by incorporating ICT seamlessly into the schools’ educational processes. However, it is difficult to do so due to the lack of adequate ICT infrastructure. This is mainly due to the geographic and economic conditions of these regions. Therefore, there is a need to assess the current state of the educational institutions in order to provide a solution for adoption of ICT infrastructure for educational purposes. Accordingly, the main aim of this thesis is to propose a reference IT architecture that will facilitate the implementation of Smart Education in the context of rural and remote regions.