Cetic.br launches Portuguese version of guide for implementing surveys on ICT use in schools

Publication, developed in partnership with UNESCO, presents recommendations for planning, developing, implementing studies and producing indicators 

Digital technologies have long been used to support the teaching and learning process. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when remote classes became essential to avoid the interruption of the academic year, the importance of this kind of resource became even more evident. To understand the factors that influence equal opportunities for access and use of these tools by the school community, consistent and internationally comparable data are necessary. To assist in the production of these indicators, the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br) of the Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br) and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) have developed the Practical Guide to Implement Surveys on ICT Use in Primary and Secondary Schools. The publication, already available in a English edition, is now also available in Portuguese and Spanish.

The guide presents recommendations for planning, developing, and implementing a large-scale survey, an effort aimed at supporting robust data surveys on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education in developing countries. Besides being locally relevant, this information will allow for comparisons with other locations and countries.

“Indicators are essential for subsidizing the formulation of public policies and decision-making. With quality information available, it is possible to diagnose scenarios, make comparisons, monitor the effectiveness of actions in the field, among other possibilities,” highlights Alexandre Barbosa, manager of Cetic.br|NIC.br. He adds that the purpose of the publication is to serve as a useful reference for government agencies interested in measuring the use of ICT in schools, as well as for researchers and other stakeholders interested in the subject.

To access the Portuguese, Spanish and English versions of the Practical Guide to Implement Surveys on ICT Use in Primary and Secondary Schools, visit https://cetic.br/pt/publicacoes/indice/.

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