Improving Digital Literacy In Sri Lanka Table Of Contents Vision amp Objectives Digital Literacy Definition Literacy Rates in Sri Lanka Conducive Environment amp Barriers Role of Government ID: 468056
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Program to digitally empower the citizens in Sri Lanka
Improving Digital Literacy In Sri LankaSlide2
Table Of Contents
Vision & ObjectivesDigital Literacy Definition
Literacy Rates in Sri LankaConducive Environment & BarriersRole of GovernmentSlide3
Vision
“Digital empowerment of citizens”
ObjectivesUniversal Digital LiteracyAll digital resources universally accessible
All government documents/certificates to be available on the CloudAvailability of digital resources/services in all official languagesCollaborative digital platforms for participative governance
Portability of all entitlements for individuals through the cloudSlide4
Digital Literacy Definition
Source : GSMA’s Digital Inclusion Digital Literacy Journey
The journey starts with learning the mechanics
of using a mobile device, with a gradual transition towards use of more advanced features such as the internet.
2006/07“Namely computer awareness, computer literacy, and the ability to use two software packages”
E.g. - a 5 year old able
to play a game on computer was considered computer literate
2014
A person (aged 5 - 69) is considered as a computer literate person if he/she could use computer on his /her own.
E.g. - If a 5 years old child can
play a computer game then he /she is considered computer literate
Source : Department of Census & Statistics, 2014
Sri LankaSlide5
Literacy Rates In Sri Lanka
Literacy rate at 95.7% however, at a national level only 25% are computer literates. 99% of secondary school
enrolment and only 19% tertiary enrolment Need to focus on laying a strong foundation by developing a relevant school syllabus
Source : Department of Census & Statistics, 2014Slide6
Skilled User Consumer Barrier to internet access
Lack of awareness of the internet Lack of relevance content & services (Localized content)Lack of social/cultural acceptance
Lack of English literacy further prevents many native language speakers from using the mobile internetLack of Incentives, large segments of offline populationlack a compelling reason to go
online.Conducive EnvironmentHigh mobile ownershipSmart phone usage increasingHigh ICT related
investments Mobile penetration is already higher (over 100%) Per capita income increasing thus, ability to own devices Smart phone usage
increasing
High
investments technology resources
Lower cost
for voice / data as a percentage of
income
(less
than 5%)
Source :
International Telecommunications Union StatisticsSlide7
Vision
For Digital Empowerment Of Citizens
“Unlocking the latent demand by increasing
user awareness and digital literacy”
Create awareness and set around IT related careers gals
Provide IT related foundational education in schools
Train individuals to
identified competencies
for job roles
Certify individuals to demonstrate
job readiness
Bridge school and training to workplace opportunities
Apprenticeship programs
Job placement
Ongoing professional development
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Sri Lanka
Internet Users per 100
(LIRNEasia Method)
34.8
Facebook Users, per 100 (2015)
16.0
Source : Department of Census & Statistics, 2014
Source :
Microsoft Digital Literacy OverviewSlide8
Role Of GovernmentSlide9
Steps Towards Improving Demand-Side Stimulation
Awareness raising campaign at the community level : Implementation of public educational schemes along with private initiatives aimed at increasing digital literacy
among youths, rural women and elderly population.
Awareness raising campaign at the community level YouthPromotion computer related subjects from primary school
Making ICT as a compulsory Subject (already O/L and A/L has this, but implement for below grades too)Maintenance of School computer laboratories at optimum levelPreparation of learning aids closer to children using internet
Increasing the efficiency of the ICT related teachers
Direction of school leavers to equip themselves vocational training based on ICT
Rural
Areas
ICT training through carnivals and promotional campaigns
Awareness programs for parents introducing the benefits learning IT and
Rural
Women
TV Programs instructing women/ people in area in the form of a tutorial enabling to educate
Programs at community
centresSlide10
Competency Development : Awareness and IT related skills needs to be built up regarding the full utility of the digital world and how they can be used not only for social purposes but also to address business and developmental needs.
Steps Towards Demand-Side Stimulation
Areas for development
Strong efforts towards providing ICT related training for marginalized groups such as rural women, low income earners, from war affected areas etc.Provide social entrepreneurship opportunities for the local communities
Train Service Delivery Agents to run viable businesses delivering IT services
Telecom service providers to train rural workforce to cater to their own needs
Train people in smaller towns & villages for IT sector jobsSlide11
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