Strategies of information and communications technology development in educational systems (with the emphasis on successful experiences of the U.S.A, Australia, India and Iran)

The purpose uf this research was to study strategies of information and communications technology development in USA. Australia and India educational system and to compare them with Iran. The important questions of the study were: what are objectives and strategies of these countries in area of g. information and communications technology? What are their innovations for developing of information and communications technology in educational system? The research method was § descriptive, according to Brody's method. The results indicated that: objectives, strategies and innovations in USA are: to prepare students for twenty first century; smart schools design; t; smart class design; national program for developing Information g. and communications technology in education. Objectives, strategies and innovations in Australia are: prepare of creative students for using Information and communications technology; to develop oflnternational instruction and resources network. Objectives, strategies and innovations in India are: to develop of country as a powerful country in In.formation technology till two thousands eighth year; computers literacy and studies design; information and communications technology in schools design; smart schools design. Objectives, strategies and innovations in Iran are: to prepare of teaching and learning environment according to Information and communications technology in society and education ;smarl schools project Internet Bus project ;Roshd instructional network and distance education.