Exploring a framework for a new focus in information and communications technology education

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance and urgency of developing educational and training programs in the areas of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) with a sustainable development vision and service to society focus. We suggest the development of ICT curricula emerging from a framework that includes those disciplines, that in our view, constitute a comprehensive educational platform aiming to provide ICT students with the necessary skills, empowerment, insights and vision to face the challenging requirements and complexity of a globalized and converging world. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.