The use of ICT in Polish and Greek educational systems: From policy to implementation

Abstract

The development of new technologies has introduced novel capabilities into every aspect of our lives. The continuous improvement of these technologies is part of society’s development by breaking barriers to access to knowledge and by introducing new tools and solutions that are a permanent part of the modern world. This technological revolution affects the educational system bystressing the need to retrofit the infrastructure in terms of technology supporting the educational process. These technological developments allow people to engage themselves in the immersion of new technologies, presenting them with a wide range of opportunities. On the one hand, this is a factor that determines the luxury of a modern, prosperous and developing world, on the other hand, it is a challenge of how one should use information and communication technologies to improve their lives in a society, so as not to be excluded and being moved to the margins of digital illiteracy. These facts pose challenges to the designers of new applications and new technologies, who should consider the needs of modern society based on the new information and communication. Today’s mediatized space requires people to have the necessary competencies to use it efficiently and skilfully. Moreover, the educational system should support and prepare the young generation to be able to function in this area, in which the mere use of web portals and social media does not guarantee any success in a person’s future professional or private life.