Approximately half of Russian educational institutions lack computer access.
The Russian government is making strides in digital transformation, with a particular focus on the education sector. The aim is to leverage state-of-the-art technologies to modernize educational institutions and enhance public service access[1].
Recently, Irina Shvartsman, Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation, revealed that over half of Russia's schools are now equipped with computer hardware[2]. This announcement, made by RIA "Novy Day", marks a significant step towards digitalizing Russia's education system.
However, the announcement was not related to the active introduction of modern information technologies into the educational process, as facilitated by the federal project 'Digital Educational Environment'. The status and progress of this project remain unclear, with no specific information available about the percentage of schools equipped with computer hardware[3].
Despite this progress, the Russian education system continues to grapple with issues such as a personnel shortage and low wages. These problems were identified by the Ministry of Education, but no specific numbers or percentages were provided[4]. The issues were discussed at a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Education, although the announcement was not directly linked to any specific project or initiative[5].
The CIPR (Conference on Information and Communications Technology in Russia) is another event supporting digital transformation in key sectors. While it emphasizes the importance of digital development, it does not specifically address the 'Digital Educational Environment' project[6].
For more detailed information on the 'Digital Educational Environment' project and its current status, one would need to refer to specific reports or updates from the Ministry of Education or related government agencies in Russia. Over the past six years, nearly 20,000 schools and 1,800 colleges in Russia have received computers[2], but the exact number of schools equipped with computer hardware remains to be seen.
As Russia moves forward with digital transformation in education, it remains to be seen how these challenges will be addressed to ensure a comprehensive and effective digital educational environment for all students.
[1] Source: https://www.gov.ru/government/publications/rukovodstvo-rossii-po-razvitiyu-informatsionno-kommunikatsionnyh-tekhnologiy/ [2] Source: https://ria.ru/20210608/shkoly-1778730074.html [3] Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=Digital+Educational+Environment+in+Russia+status [4] Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=Russian+education+system+personnel+shortage+and+low+wages [5] Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=State+Duma+Committee+on+Education+meeting+in+Russia [6] Source: https://www.cipr.ru/en/events/conference/cipr/2021/
The 'Digital Educational Environment' project, a federal initiative aiming to modernize Russia's education system through technology, has yet to provide specific information about the percentage of schools equipped with computer hardware. To ensure a comprehensive and effective digital educational environment, addressing the challenges faced by the Russian education system, such as personnel shortage and low wages, will be crucial as technology continues to play a significant role in education-and-self-development.
