Universal access to digital learning

Countries and regions must view the capacity of their citizens to use information and communications technology (ICT) as central to their economic policies.

Salvador Ortiz de Montellano

Salvador Ortiz de Montellano, Vice President of Education, Integar Schools, Mexico, talks about learning without walls and bringing the school to the home by giving all students, parents, and teachers access to technology in Mexico. Watch the video

We believe that any country or region wishing to be a material participant in the global economy must view its citizens’ capacity to learn, use, and understand information and communications technology as a central tenet of its economic policies. This perspective on universal access to digital learning may well be essential for any country wishing to move from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy. Leveraging education to maximize ICT capacity can provide a considerable advantage in the 21st century. Of course, the mere presence of digital learning does not guarantee future economic success. Citizens must develop their capacity for learning, using, and understanding technology to deliver economic return.