Country Readiness Assessment Report – Kyrgyzstan . Primary – N/A Number of schools Number of computers in schools Number of schools with computer labs Number of computers per school Number of students Students per computer % of schools with computer labs • • • • 2.2. • • What is the percentage of students and teachers using computers? (in universities/primary schools/high schools) Primary schools – N/A ; High schools – 15 % ; Universities – 88 % What are the computers used for? What is the level of computer literacy/skills? Computers are mostly used for word processing, use of spreadsheets primitive graphics in high schools. At universities they are used a lot for online applications, databases and some programming. In general, the level of computer literacy is moderate in higher educational institutions. What is the level of information and communication technologies integration in the curriculum? The level of integration of ICTs in the curriculum is not sufficient and it should be revised. Developing the ICT workforce • • • • • 3. Who has access to computers (technical staff/faculty/students)? Technical staff, faculty, students have access to computers. What is the quality of hardware (386/486/Pentium…)? IBM compatible 486 and higher. Are there LANs in schools? Regional WANs? National school networks? There are about 30 LANs in high schools. There are no regional WANs and national school networks. Do schools have Internet connectivity? Is it dial up or through a leased line, wireless? About 30 schools have Internet access. Most of them have dial up access. Enhancing education with ICTs • 2.3. 1 980 3 119 308 1.575 1 025 792 330 15.556 % Are there training opportunities for programming, maintenance, and support? Yes, there are training opportunities for programming, maintenance, and support. Who is offering them (public/private centers)? Private and public centers are offering them. Are they affordable for majority/minority of the population? They are affordable for a minority of the population. Is there an on-line training available? Limited on-line training is available. Do employers offer training? Employers usually offer limited training. Networked Society 54