An Introspection of the Responses of the Ruralites and the Elderly to Information and Communication Technology in Open Distance Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 227-242
Author(s):  
Kajal De ◽  
Sampurna Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Information And Communication

Effects of ICT-based Multi-Cognition Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Elder Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Du-Ri Kim ◽  
Seunghwan Song ◽  
Gwon-Min Kim ◽  
Jae Hyeok Chang ◽  
Young Jin Tak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Disease Assessment ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Elder Adults

BACKGROUND Although the elderly have more time and exercise opportunities compared to other age groups, they tend to be inactive and passive towards exercise, resulting in low actual exercise rates. Furthermore, simple repetitive exercise programs fail to engage the elderly to continuously exercise because these programs do not induce their interest or meet their expectations. Meanwhile, information and communication technology (ICT)-based training devices for elderly care related to dementia are being developed to enhance the cognitive functions of elder adults. For elder adults who require bicycle training devices can not only improve muscle strength and balance of lower limbs by continuously contracting and relaxing lower-limb muscles but also improve cognitive function to help prevent dementia. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to investigate the effects of an information and communication technology (ICT)-based multi-cognition program on body composition and cognitive function in elder adults. METHODS In a randomized controlled intervention test on 20 people over the age of 60 (exercise group: n = 10; control: n = 10), the multi-cognition program was applied on the exercise group twice per week, once per day for 12 weeks, at 30 min per session, whereas the control group was advised to maintain their usual daily activities. RESULTS A comparison of changes in body composition and cognitive function before and after intervention exhibited statistically significant differences in skeletal muscle mass (P=.01) and modified Alzheimer’s disease assessment scale–cognitive score (P=.01) between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS It can be difficult to be engaged in a simple repetitive exercise program. Therefore, to meet the interest and expectations of elder adults, a customized ICT-based multi-cognition program, which can improve body composition and cognitive function in elder adults and is believed to be helpful in the prevention of dementia, is recommended. CLINICALTRIAL UMIN000042129

scholarly journals Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi dalam Distance Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mushfi El Iq Bali
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Information And Communication

The rapid development of science and advances in advanced technology have implications for the rhythms of human communication. A very striking implication is that people are increasingly free and easy (easy access) in obtaining information and knowledge, including in the field of education. The global education environment is seen in several ways to provide solutions to other gaps and problems through the soaring distributed learning opportunities. Learning process activities with the help of information and communication technology take place not only applied limited by space, location or level of education such as at school or college, but can be done in many different places and involve a lot of people. Learning methods from learners that are not limited to time and place are called information and communication technology based learning. Learning media that can be used in distance learning are: computers, television, radio, internet, voice recordings, and VCD tapes.

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technology in supervising open and distance learning PhD students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Promise Zvavahera ◽  
Fine Masimba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Even though open and distance learning (ODL) using Information and Communication Technologies can be applied across disciplines and at various levels, this paper focuses on the supervision of PhD students studying through the Open and Distance Learning mode of education using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Taking into account the fact that higher education institutions are always striving to increase the quality of supervision and throughput of doctoral programmes, the study highlights how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can mitigate these challenges. The study was carried out in 10 Zimbabwean universities to evaluate the levels of preparedness of universities, supervisors and PhD students in using information and communication technology during their studies. Purposive sampling was used focusing on PhD students studying through ODL, local universities offering PhD programmes experienced, PhD supervisors, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education officials and officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. Students, universities and supervisors were not fully prepared to do their work using ICTs due to various reasons. Some of the reasons given were that some universities did not have the required infrastructure and facilities in place. Some of the supervisors and students lacked basic computer skills and this affected the quality of supervision and slowness in giving feedback. The lack of internet availability and poor connectivity were also cited as challenges especially with the prevailing load shedding. The study recommends universities to invest in ICTs infrastructure since higher education transcends geographical boundaries.

scholarly journals INTERNET IS ONE MEDIUM THAT CAN BE USED IN TEACHING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COURSES ONLINE ORIENTED BY USING BLOGGER

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Baiq Rina Amalia Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Information

Internet is one medium that can be used in teaching information and communication technology (ICT) courses at IKIP Mataram. The goal of this research is that students are able to develop distance learning tools based on the development of information and communication technology (ICT) through the use of computers, the internet, and other software to support the practicum. This research is classified into development research. Samples of this research were the students of IKIP Mataram who take ICT courses. Outcomes of the study are: (1) a models of learning modules on the internet ICT courses - online oriented by using blogger, (2) a model of learning modules on the internet ICT courses - online oriented in a blog engine form by utilizing blogger, and (3) the publication of the article in the jurnal.

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