7 - Targeted Strategic Initiatives The anticipated results of the Initiative include: Reduction of government spending on ICTs in education Expanding public-private enterprises and increasing resources and efficiency Developmentv of the Arabic educational content industry Development of the local electronics and computer industries Development of the local cloud-computing software industry Maximizing the use of ICTs in education and development of related computing systems and applications, including data banks and mobile applications Development of business models and mechanisms promoting continued capacity building in technological and educational innovation for the production of e-learning materials Growth in use of open technologies and open-source software 7.3.1 Primary Aims of the Programs of Arabic Digital Content Initiative 1-Tablet Computer Program: Increasing computer and broadband penetration, and facilitating access to the internet at affordable prices, with the aim of making learning available anywhere Developing policies and procedures to promote the electronics industry in Egypt Establishing an Egyptian tablet computer industry within five years Promoting the production of Egyptian Tablet Computer at competitive prices Manufacturing about 20 million tablet computers for students and the learning community Tablet Computer for Students Project: Establishing a general framework for the development of the local tablet computer industry based on analyzing successful experiences in this area Empowering local companies to enter this promising industry through the development of a set of policies and strategies Building an integrated ecosystem promoting growth of the Tablet Computer industry Promoting the local Tablet Computer industry in local and regional markets Tablet Computer Applications Project: Encouraging producers of software and applications to develop service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications, and educational and recreational games, for tablet computers 68 69 Building an integrated system supporting the Tablet Computer industry and related industries in marketing and exportation 2-Cloud Computing for Educational Reform Program: Cloud Computing Project: Building a cloud computing system serving the educational process – by drawing on relevant international experience, building human capacity and developing an integrated framework for the development of industries involved in cloud computing 3-Educational Cloud Computing Systems and Applications Program: Developing, implementing and disseminating e-learning application systems: Developing e-learning and content management systems for the internet Developing multi-track e-learning packages for different learner levels, tailorable to individual needs Establishing social networks using cloud computing that enable the education community to open channels of dialogue and create a virtual community that promotes the exchange of information and enriches Arabic scientific content Supporting effective classroom management through the development of dynamic Arabic educational content, appropriate tools and a supportive learning environment Providing 2G internet technology Developing and promoting the use of simulation software and applications for educational use to provide users with an enhanced learning experience Establishing student achievement profiles Developing programs and applications to raise the capacity of teaching staff and administrators Adaptive e-Learning Project: Providing an e-learning program customizable to the educational level of learners, promoting continuous learning based on adaptive and personalized learning techniques, and which allows teaching and learning anytime and anywhere 21st Century Skills Development Project: Providing a range of general services to the education community through 2G internet technologies, enabling communication and networking between all involved in the education process, participation-based learning and enrichment of the learning process Cloud Computing Systems Development Project: Enhancing the teaching and learning process through the development of systems, software and applications, including simulation packages, designed to develop users’ knowledge, practical skills and experience Open-source Technologies Development Project: Developing the open-source software industry Promoting the use of open-source technologies in the educational process, which will contribute to reducing technology related spending of educational institutions, and facilitate the development of software and applications targeting the needs of the local educational community Educational Institutions Automation Project: Providing educational institutions with software to develop and automate processes related to management of finances, inventory and procurement, assets and resources, libraries, human resources, student information, etc.