ICT education in rual areas of southwest China: A case study of Zhongxian County, Chongqing

Information and technologies are believed to be able to promote China's rural education and bridge the digital divides between rural and urban areas. Although they have been utilized into china education for more than decade, However, little attention is given to examine the development situation of ICT education of southwest China rural areas where is one of the poorest parts in this nation. Taking the Zhongxian County of Chongqing as a case, this paper illustrates the current development of ICT education in rural area of southwest China and examines the major problems that rural ICT education is facing. After detailed discussion, this paper proposes optimal strategies for rural ICT development and holds that only the combination of equipments, instruction contents, teachers training and funds can provide a steady and sustainable solution for southwest China rural ICT education.