New way of investigating ICT- enhanced teaching in TAFE Australia: Disciplinary focused

Development Program ◽

Further Education ◽

Research Approach ◽

Vocational Teachers ◽

Recent Issue ◽

Participant Selection ◽

Teacher Professional

Teachers’ ways of using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in various disciplines is a recent issue in the higher educational research paradigm. In order to extend previous findings in relation to this issue, this research proposes an in-depth investigation focusing on vocational teachers’ qualitatively diverse ways of using ICT in different disciplines. A cohort of 11 teachers from three TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institutions of NSW, Australia, were purposively chosen aiming to ensure adequate variations in disciplines, gender, and experience of using ICT. The phenomenographic research approach was considered as the theoretical and methodological underpinning which guided the participant selection, data collection and data analysis. The findings revealed that disciplines have very limited influence on using ICT in TAFE teaching. It further discerned four categories of description: tool, content, subject, and student focused. The findings provide useful information towards improving vocational teaching practices in different disciplines and working as an input for improving teacher professional development program (TPD). In order to generalise these findings, an extended research with a wider sample is recommended.

The increased use of information and communication technology (ICT) among employees: Implications for work-life interaction

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences ◽

10.4102/sajems.v19i2.1328 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 282-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wihan De Wet ◽

Eileen Koekemoer

Keyword(s):

Code Of Conduct ◽

Working Hours ◽

Work And Family ◽

Work Life ◽

Research Approach ◽

Internet Users ◽

Flexible Working Hours ◽

Information And Communication

Technology has become one of society’s everyday functional tools, changing rapidly and providing widespread mobility. In South Africa alone, the number of Internet users grew from 8,5 million to 24,9 million in only three years (2011-2014). Currently, 90 per cent of these users access this facility from their mobile devices. Statistics illustrate that South Africans are moving towards a continuously connected lifestyle, a situation in which information and communication technology (ICT) seems to have become ubiquitous. Given the rapid growth of ITC technology and its absorption into people’s lives (both personally and professionally), the general aim of the present research was to investigate the use of ICT among employees and how it affects their work-life interaction (WLI). The researcher employed a qualitative research approach in accordance with which a sample of 25 employees was interviewed. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and processed by means of thematic analyses. Three themes with corresponding sub-themes were extracted: use of ICT (i.e. in both work and family domains); challenges that ICT use presents; and the way in which employees manage their WLI by means of ICT. The participants experienced WLI as mostly negative. However, they also mentioned two different approaches that helped them manage interaction between their work and family domains. These approaches entail 1) applying limits to their use of ICT, and 2) using ICT to create flexibility. This article advises that organisations should consider adopting ICT to assist their employees in the management of these two domains. This could be done in two ways. First, organisations could implement a code of conduct or provide guidelines for eliminating the intrusive and excessive use of ICT, especially after working hours. Secondly, organisations could pilot or implement flexible working hours and possible telecommuting initiatives.

Review Implementasi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi dalam Kegiatan Pembelajaran: Studi Kasus SMK di Kota Padang Panjang

JURNAL PENDIDIKAN TEKNOLOGI KEJURUAN ◽

10.24036/jptk.v2i4.6023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 103-109

Author(s):

Remon Lapisa ◽

Irma Yulia Basri ◽

Milana Milana ◽

Ahmad Arif

Keyword(s):

Industrial Revolution ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Survey Method ◽

Quality Of Education ◽

Vocational Teachers ◽

Ict Infrastructure

The implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into learning activities presents a significant effect on the quality of education, especially in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The present study aims to evaluate the level of implementation of ICT in learning activities for vocational teachers. This experimental research used survey method by distributing questionnaires to respondents with different subject expertise.The results showed that the use of ICTs in learning process has not been implemented optimally. This is caused by the low competence of teachers in the sector of information and communication technology. In addition, the lack of ICT infrastructure in schools causes a deceleration in the development of ICT-based learning models. Comprehensive improvement need to be implemented so that the development of ICT-based learnings model can be performed. The results of this study are expected to provide positive feedback to improve the quality of Indonesian education

The impact of information and communication technology on real estate agency in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Property Management ◽

10.1108/pm-10-2016-0057 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 173-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Theophilus Olugbenga Babatunde ◽

Cyril Ayodele Ajayi

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Real Estate ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Research Approach ◽

Content Type ◽

Estate Agency ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of information and communication technology (ICT) on real estate agency transactions with a view to determine its influence on the performance of estate agents. Design/methodology/approach A research approach in which questionnaire was administered to elicit relevant information from 220 practicing Estate Surveyors and Valuers surveyed in the course of the study. Data collected were analysed using mean ranking, relative influence index and analysis of variance. Findings The results showed that the use of ICT impacted positively on real estate agency transactions by promoting company’s brand thereby increasing the level of patronage. Consequently, the increased level of patronage signifies an increase in the level of income of the agents. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to social media applications otherwise referred to as ICT, which are used in real estate agency transactions. Further study on other ICT media and their effects on more areas of real estate practice in the developing economy may be required. Originality/value This paper is one of the few works on the impact of ICT on real estate agency transactions with particular reference to the social media networking especially in an emerging economy. Most of the previous studies conducted on ICT and real estate focussed only on internet use with respect to real estate agents and practices.

A review of empirical research on ICT applications in teacher professional development and teaching practice

Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal ◽

10.34105/j.kmel.2021.13.001 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Teacher Professional Development ◽

Teacher Development ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Teaching Practice ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Teacher Professional

The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) has been increasingly changing the ways of teaching and learning and teacher development. While the literature shows a proliferation of studies exploring various issues of applying ICT in teacher development and teaching practice, there is a lack of overview of the literature in this field. This study aimed to address the gap by reviewing the literature in two themes: (1) ICT in teacher professional development (TPD), and (2) ICT in teaching practice. Six journals of a high impact in the field of teaching and teacher education were selected, from which 85 articles involving ICT applications and published from 2013 to 2019 were identified. Among them, 18 empirical articles highly relevant to the two themes were analysed. The content analysis of these publications identified a set of specific ICT applications in TPD and in teaching practice. Moreover, the analysis revealed the key features of these ICT applications in terms of their functions, their effects on teaching and teacher development, the factors influencing their applications, and the problems in existing applications.

A technology, organisation and environment framework analysis of information and communication technology adoption by small and medium enterprises in Pietermaritzburg

SA Journal of Information Management ◽

10.4102/sajim.v22i1.1166 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Joseph N. Jere ◽

Nsikelelo Ngidi

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Background Information ◽

Research Approach ◽

Intention To Adopt ◽

Medium Enterprises

Background: Information and communication technology (ICT) has been a major contributor to world economic growth. Information and communication technology has played a vital role when it comes to the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In developed countries, SMEs are making use of ICT to support their business functions, although this has not been the case in most developing countries. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor argues that the survival rate of newly established businesses is generally poor, with SMEs in developing countries performing even worse than the standard survival rates.Objectives: This study aims to investigate the determinants that influence the intention to adopt ICT by SMEs in developing countries using Pietermaritzburg in South Africa as an example to understand this phenomenon.Method: The study made use of quantitative methods as its fundamental research approach. A total of 227 SMEs in Pietermaritzburg were surveyed using a close-ended questionnaire. The technology, organisation and environment framework was used as a lens to understand the study, and a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was applied to analyse the data from respondents.Results: The study revealed that the technology context is the most influential determinant with a regression weight of 0.975 and that both technology and organisation contexts (-0.221) are significant determinants that influence the intention to adopt ICT amongst SMEs in developing countries.Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, it is evident that SMEs need to pay particular attention to ICTs that are relevant to them, including the characteristics and resources of the organisation to successfully adopt these technologies.

Optimization of waqf land management in Indonesia

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478) ◽

10.20525/ijrbs.v10i2.1076 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 270-283

Author(s):

Elza Syarief

Keyword(s):

Land Management ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Research Approach ◽

Muslim Community ◽

Literature Study ◽

Legal Principles ◽

Majority Population ◽

Information And Communication

The purpose of this research is to find out what is meant by donated land, how is the existence of the waqf land and how to study the law of the waqf land and how to optimize the management of the donated land in Indonesia. The object of this research is related to the understanding and meaning of the donated land by the Muslim community in general and especially the Muslim community in Indonesia, which is the majority population. This study uses a literature study research approach, theoretical studies using descriptive analysis methods. The results show that the revitalization of the management of waqf land in Indonesia is a very important and urgent agenda at this time. This can be done through the waqf land certification program based on information and communication technology, making an agreement on wakaf fiqh related to the productivity of the waqf land, implementing modern concepts of waqf land management based on Islamic legal principles, and supported by reliable and professional human resources of waqf institutions. is a challenge and an opportunity for Indonesia to make a big leap as the center of waqf in the world. A strong factor to support this goal is the relatively large availability and the existence of waqf land, the majority of Indonesia's population is Muslim, and the laws and regulations related to land and waqf land tend to be sufficient enough so that collaboration is needed. that is more integrated among the waqf land stakeholders in Indonesia

The limits of programmed professional development on integration of information and communication technology in education

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology ◽

10.14742/ajet.809 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 28 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Jef Peeraer ◽

Peter Van Petegem

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Teacher Educators ◽

Teaching Practice ◽

Panel Study ◽

Development Program ◽

Development Cooperation ◽

Ict In Education ◽

Information And Communication

In the framework of a development cooperation program on quality of education in Vietnam, a professional development trajectory for teacher educators on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education was developed and implemented over the course of a three-year program. We describe how the framework on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge inspired the development of the program. In a longitudinal panel study, we followed a group of 1191 teacher educators (the "total accumulated popluation"). We describe the trainees' reaction to training and learning outcomes and we compare the use of ICT by educators who participated in the program with those who did not participate. Data was collected from self-reported questionnaires and focus group interviews. Comparison of the use of ICT for teaching over the course of the program shows that an ICT core group of enthusiasts made significant progress in integrating ICT into teaching practice. Exploratory multiple regression analysis highlights technological pedagogical knowledge and membership of a community of practice as significant factors for improved use of ICT. Nevertheless, the elements of the professional development program explain only 26.2% of variance. We discuss the extent to which programmed professional development can have an effect on integration of ICT in education and reflect on how to make training programs more effective.

Realita Kompleks Pemimpin Kristen

KINAA: Jurnal Kepemimpinan Kristen dan Pemberdayaan Jemaat ◽

10.34307/kinaa.v2i2.35 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 133-146

Author(s):

Naomi Sampe ◽

Simon Petrus

Keyword(s):

Rapid Change ◽

Research Approach ◽

Context Change ◽

Global Culture ◽

Library Research ◽

Rapid Changes ◽

High Integrity

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the context of change faced by today's leaders. Change is a necessary and inevitable thing that must be faced wisely by a leader. In this decade, there have been very rapid changes in the context of people's lives that need to be observed and dealt with appropriately by a leader. This needs to be researched and discussed to be considered by today's leaders. This study uses a qualitative research approach. Data collection techniques are library research and observation. The collected data are presented and analyzed qualitatively. The results show that the contexts faced by today's leaders are postmodernism and globalization which bring challenges to individualism, materialism and hedonism. The rapid progress of information and communication technology has become an agent of fundamental change in world culture, including changes in value orientation. Pluralism and emancipation are also a global culture today. The world is now in rapid change all the time, for that we need leaders who are visionary, spiritual and have high integrity, are ethical, innovative and pluralist. Keywords: Christian distinction, context change, globalization, leadership, postmodernism. Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguraikan konteks perubahan yang dihadapi oleh para pemimpin dewasa ini. Perubahan adalah suatu hal niscaya dan tak terelakkan yang harus dihadapai secara bijaksana oleh seorang pemimpin. Dekade ini terjadi perubahan yang sangat cepat dalam konteks kehidupan masyarakat yang perlu dicermati dan dihadapi secara tepat oleh seorang pemimpin. Hal ini perlu diteliti dan dibahas untuk menjadi bahan pertimbangan bagi para pemimpin saat ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah penelitian pustaka dan observasi. Data-data yang terkumpul disajikan dan dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konteks yang dihadapi oleh pemimpin masa kini adalah postmodernisme dan globalisasasi yang membawa tantangan individualism, materialism dan hedonism. Kemajuan pesat teknologi informasi dan komunikasi menjadi termasuk perubahan orientasi nilai. Pluralisme dan emansipasi juga menjadi budaya global saat ini. Dunia sekarang berada dalam perubahan pesat setiap saat, untuk itu dibutuhkan pemimpin yang visioner, berspiritualitas dan integritas tinggi, beretika, inovatif dan pluralis. Kata-kata Kunci: Distingsi kristiani, kepemimpinan, globalisasi, perubahan konteks, postmodernisme,

The application of information and communication technology in education: science classes

Metodički obzori/Methodological Horizons ◽

10.32728/mo.15.2.2020.04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2 (29)) ◽

pp. 67-89

Author(s):

Sanela Merjem Rustempašić ◽

Matej Livančić

Keyword(s):

New Technologies ◽

Further Education ◽

Positive Opinion ◽

Online Classes ◽

Research Results ◽

The Many ◽

Science Classes

This article examines the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching Science as well as the organisation and realisation of online classes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In respect to this, the research results are used to gather teachers' viewpoints and opinions regarding the application of ICT in Science classes, as well as to determine the best method of application of the aforementioned technologies and the form of ICT most often used in Science classes. The results are also used to gather teachers' opinions about online classes, and to examine the problems and disadvantages the teachers encountered when organising and holding online Science classes for the lower grades of elementary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the research also illustrate that teachers have a positive opinion in regards to the use of ICT in Science classes as well as the frequent (albeit not constant) use of it. The teachers not only consider themselves competent enough to apply all forms of new technologies in their classes, but express the will and motivation for further education related to ICT application as well. On the other hand, teachers do not have a positive opinion about online classes due to the many difficulties they encounter, such as technical issues, inteference by parents, lack of direct contact with students, the inability to monitor their progress and the general deficiency of equipment needed to incorporate ICT into regular classes, as well as other difficulties of a similar nature. However, the research results also show that teachers believe new technologies are connected to the development of new skills and the improvement of students' existing skills.

Implementasi Strategi Regional Chaser Dan Local Champion Plus Global Market Online Pada Industri Spesial ?óÔé¼?ØGreen Batik?óÔé¼?Ø Dan Interpreneurs Building Di Jawa Tengah

Jurnal Informatika Upgris ◽

10.26877/jiu.v2i1.1071 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rasiman Rasiman ◽

Muhammad Prayito ◽

Ahmad Nasir Tsalatsa

Keyword(s):

Research Result ◽

Global Market ◽

Research Approach ◽

Mathematical Concepts ◽

Central Java ◽

Regional Strategies ◽

Pull Through

Abstract - Batik has various motives and its manufacture for basic materials. In mathematics kinds of batik motif can be made easily and pull through some mathematical concepts. Batik motifs that evolve at this point is still quite monotonous. In order motif sell high value, it can be modified to become more attractive in accordance with a pattern emerging at this time. The research objective is (1) make creative engineering design green batik motif, (2) maximize marketing with the implementation of regional strategies and local champion chaser plus global online market, and (3) maximizing the potential of local knowledge so as to boost the economy in some areas in Central Java. This research approach, focuses on the empowerment of exploiting Information and Communication Technology in the creation of batik motif design and marketing to penetrate the international market. Research result : (1) batik craftsmen can design green batik motif with lots of patterns and shades, (2) some craftsmen used to market batik online, and (3)increasing the community's economy ?óÔé¼?ôbatik?óÔé¼?Ø artisans in some areas. Keyword: Regional Chaser, Local Champion, Global Market Online, Green Batik.