GLOBAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Nowadays, technology and telecommunications network are growing rapidly. All jobs always need technology and telecommunications networks , including in education . Technology is very important in education to access information. The rapid development of global technological capacity and abilities create opportunities for students worldwide.

The Milken Foundation identifies five criteria that characterize a scenario for technology acquisition, informed use, productive output, and contributions to development. Those considering acquiring new or additional technology should consider these questions as a framework. First, what is it that technology will do for students and educators that is compelling enough to make all the effort worthwhile? (The Incentives). Second, what is it that communities need in order to make informed decisions and wise use of technology and telecommunications for improvements in learning? (Capacity building). Third, what is getting in the way of educators and students effectively using technology and how can we fix the system to get rid of these barriers? (System Changing). Fourth, what is it that we need in order to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a technology-enriched learning environment? (Mandates). Fifth, how will we know it when we see it? What does success look like in terms of student performance? What indicators will we be using? How will the data be collected? What evidence will be analyzed and evaluated against which benchmarks? (Benchmarking) (Milken Foundation, 1998.)

There are practical implications for school administrators in developing countries. The existence of instant communication is now a practical reality rather than just a theoretical possibility. Practicing administrators all over the globe possess the means to improve educational delivery systems. The implications represent a new found power, particularly potent in developing countries where gains in education can provide substantial economic gains and where access to educational opportunities provides more significant benefits than the incremental improvements in industrialized countries.

The development of technology and telecommunication networks can improve student’s language skill through student-student conversation. The introduction of Peer-to-Peer video conferencing using devices students are familiar with can increase personal interaction. By Peer-to-Peer Video conferencing offers opportunities to increase communication skills and language learning. Social interaction helps build connections for a better world. It also creates the opportunity for students to build an international network of friends and contacts. A contact network can help students to develop business leads, find new job opportunities, and increase their knowledge of other countries and cultures. Communication through speaking is a very important element. Through the use of Peer-to-Peer video conferencing, students can study new languages and to learn about cultural differences while building a global support network.