Analyzing ICT Policy in K-12 Education in Sudan (1990-2016)

Abstract

The aim of this study of ICT policy in K-12 education in Sudan is to investigate the status of planning for technologyin education and then determine how the advantage of ICT can best serve the educational system and improveeducational outcomes. The study examined two plans for ICT in education, addition to an interview with theeducational planning manager, and information center of federal ministry of general education, and other documentsfrom the ministry of education, as well as recommendations of previous studies which emphasized the need forpolicy to be compatible with other countries may face semi conditions of Sudan, and importance of compatible withUNESCO declarations (Incheon& Qingdao, 2015). The results of this study showed the need for policy emphasis onusing technology in education, K-12 education in Sudan requires better technology equipment, inclusive ICT policyincludes primary and secondary education need to formulate. The study also suggests that evaluation and assessmentare required in order to get more effective solutions and cope with the international educational progress of ICT inK-12 education.