Changes and directions of mobile technology and infrastructure to enhancing public education: Policy and strategy perspectives in South Korea

Abstract

In this study, we review national informatics policy and strategy whether the policy and strategy support the use of mobile technology in public education. The rapid growing of mobile technology and infrastructure changes social and educational paradigm. With regard to the technological changes, it is necessary to establish a sustainable national policy and strategy for supporting public education. For this, we review relevant documents and papers based on an analysis framework. In addition, we discuss the directions of national informatics policy and strategy in order to strengthen the capacity of public education in South Korea via mobile learning. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.