On November 23, 2006 the Round Table on "The Role of Internet Technologies in Education" theme was organized by Azerbaijan Internet Forum.

During the Round Table two statements were made: by Mr. Osman Gunduz, AIF President, on "The role of Internet Technologies in Education: problems and solutions" theme, and by Mr. Samed Abasov, AzNET Project ICT training coordinator, on "Internet in Education: technological issues" theme.

Round Table was attended by Nazim Rustamov, Associate Professor of Computer Programs Department of ASOA, Rahid Alekberi, Technical Director of Delta Telecom, Rasim Aliguliyev, Director of the Institute of Information Technologies, Gulnara Salimova, Informatics teacher of School #7, Rahile Aliyarzade, Informatics teacher of European Lyceum, Matanat Ahmadova, teacher of School #264, Isfandiyar Aliyev, Chief of Sector in MCIT, Emin Huseynov, UNICEF representative, Hidayet Tagiyev, Associate Professor in Teachers Institute, Akif Aliyev, representative of the Ministry of Education, Rasim Bakhshi, HP representative, Murad Maksudov, AzNET Project Manager, and other guests.

During the meeting schools computerization process, activities in the way of Internet application in education, connection of some schools to Internet within the different projects were outlined. In their speeches teachers highly appreciated the positive role of Internet Technologies in the education process.

It was stated that there were some problems and sometimes serious gaps in this field, and some efficient proposals for eliminating these problems were made during the meeting.

In the course of discussions it was emphasized that there was some sparseness in Internet technologies application in the schools. It was noted that the great importance is paid for providing more effective coordination from the Ministry of Education and to the creation of Coordination Council and Unique Information Centre within the "ICT Application in Education" State Program. Great significance was attached to defining the responsible person for ICT issues in schools and speedy realization of this project.

During statements such issues as teachers ICT background as well as lack of methodical means were touched upon. It was stressed that the lack of educational e-materials, in particular internet version as well as e-content problem are confining the teachers' choice opportunities. It was noted that no unique standard was prepared for internet resources in education field.

Omission of appropriate means in the State Program to be directed towards schools connection to Internet was noted with concern. It was mentioned that connection of city and rural schools to Internet as well as reimbursement of costs for internet connection are pending issues to be cleared up.

It was declared that all proposals presented during the Round Table should be presented to the Ministry of Education and other related institutions.

Round Table was attended by the representatives of different state, private, public and educational institutions.