Ulsan Office of Education Distributes Learning Smart Devices ... One Device Provided per Student

Ulsan Office of Education.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] The Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education will hold an on-site support briefing session for the adoption of student smart devices for all school administrative staff on the 13th at the Big Bang Hall of the Ulsan Science Museum.

The Ulsan Office of Education plans to distribute 68,814 smart devices to schools this year with a budget of 55.2 billion KRW, aiming to provide one learning smart device per student from 5th grade elementary school to 3rd grade high school by February next year.

According to the plan, in the first phase, 16,569 smart devices and 736 charging storage cabinets will be distributed to 190 schools by the end of next month.

In the second phase, by February next year, 52,245 smart devices and 2,027 charging storage cabinets will be provided.

This distribution project is in line with the educational changes in the era of digital transformation and aims to actively promote future education in schools in the Ulsan area.

At the briefing session, the Office of Education will guide support measures to reduce teachers' workload caused by the expansion of smart device distribution and utilization in the educational field and to ensure stable adoption.

Practical matters necessary for schools will also be covered, including operation scenarios of student smart devices by period, smart device management methods, procedures for handling malfunctions, repair cost procedures due to damage or loss, and procedures for handling changes in student enrollment.

During the Q&A session, there will be time to share and communicate opinions from administrative teachers who will directly face challenges in the educational field.

The Office of Education plans to actively review and reflect concerns that may arise from the distribution to use them as basic data for setting policy directions to operate the program more effectively.

In the future, the Ulsan Office of Education plans to strengthen teachers' smart device usage capabilities and expand teacher training for managing and utilizing student smart devices following the distribution project.

A ‘Smart Education Activation Council’ consisting of parents, teachers, and education experts will also be formed to hold regular meetings to listen to field opinions and discuss solutions to current issues.

An official from the Office of Education said, “We will strive to expand digital education opportunities for all students and enhance their capabilities through the distribution and utilization of student smart devices to nurture creative talents required in the era of digital transformation.”

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