| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 18.4.97
| FC
| FC approved -
| a non-recurrent commitment of $252,550,000 for the provision of multimedia computers to all government and aided primary schools;
| | a recurrent grant of $14,000 per annum per primary school for the purchase of consumables and acquisition of computer assisted learning packages; and
| | the delegation of authority to the Secretary for the Treasury to approve annually in future revision of the rate of the recurrent grant in accordance with the movement of the Consumer Price Index (B).
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[Paper]
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| 20.6.97
| ED
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on education on information superhighway. Members stressed the need for the Administration to consult the public extensively to formulate a comprehensive policy on information technology (IT) education with phased targets and objective performance indicators.[Papers provided by Dr Hon CHEUNG Bing-leung and the Administration] (no softcopy)
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| 17.10.97
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the latest position of the implementation of IT in secondary and primary education, and the way forward. [Paper]
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| 5.12.97
| FC
| FC approved -
| a non-recurrent commitment of $2,583,210,000 to enhance IT facilities in public sector schools to promote more extensive use of IT in teaching and learning;
| | a recurrent grant ranging from $55,000 to $76,000 per annum per school for the purchase of IT-related consumables; and
| | the delegation of authority to the Secretary for the Treasury to approve future annual revisions of the rates of the recurrent grant in accordance with the movement of the Consumer Price Index (B).
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[Paper]
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| 26.6.98
| PRESS
| The Administration launched a consultation document on a proposed five-year strategy for applying IT in teaching and learning. [Press release]
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| 28.7.98
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which briefed members on the consultation document on a five-year strategy for applying IT in school education. [Paper]
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| 26.10.98
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which briefly described the site preparation works required and the related procedures for the implementation of IT education in schools. [Paper]
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| 16.11.98
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the proposed arrangements to give schools greater flexibility in the procurement of computer facilities, IT training for teachers, and site preparation. [Paper]
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| 29.1.99
| FC
| FC approved -
| an increase in the approved commitment of Head 40 Education Department Subhead 834 Equipment for computer studies Item 511 Enhancement of use of IT in school education from $2,583,210,000 by $341,473,000 to $2,924,683,000; and
| | an expansion of the ambit of the above Item to include provision of IT equipment in community facilities mainly for use by students outside school hours; and
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FC also noted the new arrangements to decentralise, where appropriate, the procurement of IT equipment, acquisition of teacher training and site preparation, so as to implement IT in education in a more comprehensive and expeditious manner. [Paper]
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| 3.99
| AUD
| Director of Audit conducted a value-for-money audit on the use of IT in schools. [Paper]
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| 15.9.99
| ED
| At the request of Hon SIN Chung-kai, the Panel held a special meeting to discuss the delays in computer installation works in schools. The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress of site preparation works for implementation of IT in education initiatives in schools. [Paper]
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| 8.6.00
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposals to enhance the administration computer systems in schools and the Education Department (ED). [Paper]
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| 23.6.00
| FC
| FC approved a new commitment of $376 million for enhancing the administrative computer systems in public sector schools, local schools under the Direct Subsidy Scheme, and ED. [Paper]
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|
| 2.01
| PAC
| PAC considered in detail report of the Director of Audit on use of IT in schools. [Report "Page 23"]
PAC wished to be kept informed of further development on the subject.
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| 18.6.01
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's report on the review of the Pilot Scheme on the use of IT in schools. [Paper]
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| 28.2.02
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the key findings and recommendations of the interim review of the Five-Year Strategy on Information Technology in Education.[Paper]
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| 2.7.03
| CQ
| Ir Dr Hon HO Chung-tai raised a question on "Implementation of strategy on IT in education".[Hansard "page 105"]
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| 18.2.04
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on "Additional teacher appointed under information technology in education project". [Hansard "page 38"]
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| 19.4.04
| ED
| The Panel discussed on the way forward for IT in education. The Administration also informed the Panel of the launch of public consultation on the next IT in education strategy. [Paper]
Information paper entitled "Use of IT in education in Hong Kong and other economics" provided by the Administration.[Paper]
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| 21.6.04
| ED
| The Panel discussed the outcome of the public consultation on "Information Technology in Education - Way Forward" and the implementation of the next IT in education strategy. [Paper]
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| 2.7.04
| FC
| FC approved a new commitment of
| (a) | $171.5 million for the replacement and upgrading of IT facilities in public sector schools to better equip them to support today's need of IT in learning and teaching; and
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| (b) | $40.2 million for the implementation of various initiatives to embed IT in learning and teaching. [Paper]
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| 9.5.05
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration paper entitled "Implementation of the Second Information Technology in Education Strategy" [Paper]
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| 10.6.05
| FC
| FC approved an increase in commitment from $40.2 million by $124.3 million to $164.5 million under Head 156 Government Secretariat: Education and Manpower Bureau Subhead 700 General non-recurrent Item 914 Implementation of information technology in education strategy for sustaining the implementation of various initiatives under the Second Information Technology in Education Strategy. [Paper]
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| 25.10.06
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on "Information Technology in Education Strategy". [Hansard "page 40"]
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| 18.4.07
| CQ
| Hon Jasper TSANG raised a question on "Teaching with Information Technology". [Hansard "page 19"]
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| 12.11.07
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration paper entitled "Right Technology at the Right Time for the Right Task". [Paper] [Consultation document]
The Panel also noted the updated background brief prepared by Legislative Council Secretariat on "Use of information technology in education". [Paper]
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| 9.1.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on " Hong Kong Education City". [Hansard "page 99"]
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| 14.1.08
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the outcome of the consultation on the Third Strategy on Information Technology in Education. [Paper]
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| 31.1.08
| ED
| The Panel met with deputations and the Administration to discuss the Third Strategy on Information Technology in Education. The Administration provided a supplementary information on resources planning and redeployment. [Paper]
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| 3.3.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon TAM Wai-ho raised a question on "Development of Information Technology in Schools". [Hansard "page 77"]
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| 14.5.10
| FC
| FC approved
| (a) | the creation of a new commitment of $128 million for the promotion of e-Learning in the school sector; and
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| (b) | an increase of $12 million in the approved commitment for strengthening and expediting the development of the Depository of Curriculum-based Learning and Teaching Resources. [Paper]
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| 28.5.10
| FC
| FC approved
| (a) | a new commitment of $280 million for providing subsidies for Internet access charges for needy families; and
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| (b) | a new commitment of $220 million for facilitating needy students and parents to gain access to the Internet for learning. [Paper]
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| 16.2.11
| CQ
| Hon Andrew LEUNG raised a question on "Electronic Teaching and Learning Materials". [Hansard "page 84"]
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| 11.4.11
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper entitled "Progress in the Implementation of the Policy of Debundling Textbooks and Teaching/Learning Materials for Pricing". [Paper]
The Panel also noted the background brief prepared by Legislative Council Secretariat entitled "Debundling of textbooks and teaching and learning resources for pricing ". [Paper]
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| 21.6.11
| ED
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper entitled " Progress in the Implementation of the Policy of Debundling Textbooks and Teaching/Learning Materials for Pricing". [Paper]
The Panel also noted the background brief prepared by Legislative Council Secretariat entitled "Debundling of textbooks and teaching and learning resources for pricing". [Paper]
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| 22.6.11
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM raised a question on "Use of Information Technology in Schools". [Hansard "page 96"]
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