The ICT Utilization in HYLITE Program (Study on Blended Learning)

By Dr. Adie E. Yusuf, MA.

(adie_yusuf@yahoo.com)

1. Introduction

1.1. Background

For universities to fulfill their role as incubators of knowledge and for elementary, secondary and tertiary students to acquire and use knowledge in the 21^st century, they need to be connected with the world through ICT. To achieve the ideal situation, the cost of internet access must be affordable and equitable across diverse socio-economic sectors of society.

The Ministry of National Education’ Strategic Plan stated that ICT literacy rate among lecturers and students in higher education by 2009 is expected to achieve 80% and 50% respectively.  ICT literacy includes proficiency in the utilization of computer and related programs. … Teacher education institutions should also reform their curricula by integrating ICT into teacher education programs to increase ICT competencies. (Brodjonegoro, 2006)