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The review of existing literature, surveys and studies on the status of smart learning and ICT use in education in Arab countries uncovered disparate levels of readiness and preparedness, embracing both strategic and implementation sides. In that regard, a set of key elements meeting the demands of smart learning in the Arab region need to be defined, namely: policy development, raising awareness and capacity building, technological infrastructure (mobile technology, cloud computing, and smart classroom infrastructure) and open learning. These key elements encompass the basis of the proposed ALECSO Smart Learning Framework. This paper gives an overview of that framework and presents its related projects and activities towards supporting and developing smart learning in Arab countries.
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Jemni, M., Khribi, M.K. (2017). The ALECSO Smart Learning Framework. In: Popescu, E., et al. Innovations in Smart Learning. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2419-1_14
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