Globalisation: The role of new information and communication technologies in distance education

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. N. Ivala
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

Cultural Acceptance of ICTs

2011 ◽  
pp. 105-126
Author(s):  
Jasmine M. Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Information Ecologies

The emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has generated much debate both in and out of academia in relation to theories ranging from economic advancement to imperialism. In the context of the ‘low-income’ economies, a dominant discourse associated with ICTs persists. The discourse of development predicts that nations which have joined the global market will use ICTs to harness global knowledge that will enable them to be competitive and therefore attain development. This has led to change in policy from international to local as ICTs are embraced as the next big development tool. Recently however, there have been reports of more failures of ICTs initiatives than success as professionals in the industry complain about unsustainability of the systems. A genuine issue is that so far analysis of this discourse has tended to be economically or technically deterministic, with little attention paid to social and cultural perspectives. In order to understand how the role of norms, practices and politics of people in particular communities play in this discourse in ‘low income’ economies, over 1000 semi-qualitative questionnaires were analysed from five geographical locations in The Gambia. A key conclusion that has emerged from the research is that there are different attitudes towards the ICTs in the different locations, which vary from full acceptance to rejection of ICTs. Such diverse reactions are underpinned by the religion and information ecologies in which gender plays a critical part. This result challenges the ICT4D agenda, and might be applied to reports of unsustainable ICT initiatives, especially in Africa.

The Role of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the Relations between the Central Government and Four Major Kingdoms in Uganda

2011 ◽  
pp. 66-89
Author(s):  
George Musambira ◽  
Samuel Muwanguzi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fm Radio ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

The role NICTs are playing in the relations between Uganda’s central government and four of the kingdoms in the country is analyzed and placed in the historical context within which each kingdom has pursued a strategy for preservation and development of its people’s unique culture and ethnic aspirations. A convergence of cellular phone and FM radio designed by the Buganda kingdom to confront the central government with specific demands and the government’s response are examined. The less combative use of NICTs by Bunyoro-Kitara, Busoga, and Toro kingdoms is described. An analysis of how each antagonist uses NICTs for a hegemonistic agenda is presented and cast against the application of NICTs for good governance and the prosperity of citizens.

Using Innovations Effectively in a Distance Learning Programme

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Richard Blanchard ◽  
Sheryl Williams
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

Distance education is not new. Correspondence courses date back over 150 years. Advances in information and communication technologies, particularly the Internet, open up a host of possibilities to study at a distance, making use of the latest advances in e-learning tools. However, it must be stressed that e-learning has to focus on the learning pedagogy and not just the technology. This chapter examines the role of learning in e-learning by reviewing state-of-the-art developments and innovations to support distance learning students and academics. It identifies strategies for successful learning through the evaluation of student experiences and considers methods and practices that can be employed for delivering a successful learning programme.

scholarly journals ASESORÍA Y ACOMPAÑAMIENTO AL PROFESOR: UN ESLABÓN EN LA CADENA DEL USO DE LAS TIC EN LA EDUCACIÓN A DISTANCIA DE LA UNED (ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER: A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF USING TIC IN DISTANCE EDUCATION, UNED)

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rosita Ulate-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Approach Distance ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Educación A Distancia ◽  
Information And Communication

Este artículo se refiere a la aplicación de las tecnologías de información y comunicación en el ámbito de la educación a distancia; con base en este nuevo posicionamiento del docente, se proponen las características que diferencian la docencia de un enfoque tradicional presencial a uno nuevo, el cual debe abordarse  en la modalidad de educación a distancia en conjunción con los avances tecnológicos de nuestros días. Asimismo se plantea una propuesta que parte del rol de profesor inmerso en la tecnología y su incidencia en la participación activa del estudiante en su proceso de aprendizaje.Palabras clave: tecnologías de información y comunicación, enfoque presencial tradicional, educación a distancia.AbstractThis article concerns the application of information and communication technologies in the field of distance education based on this new positioning of the teacher, suggests the characteristics that differentiate the teaching of a traditional classroom and the new approach which must be addressed in the form of distance education in conjunction with the technological advances of today. A proposal was also part of the role of teacher immersed in technology and its impact on the active participation of students in their learning process.Keywords: information and communication technologies, traditional classroom approach, distance learning.

scholarly journals La formación musical del profesorado especialista en educación infantil en la era digital

2010 ◽  
pp. a141
Author(s):  
Mónica Sánchez ◽  
Nerea Muruamendiaraz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Musical Training ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Education ◽  
New Information ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
Information And Communication

Presentamos una experiencia de innovación e investigación contextualizada en la enseñanza universitaria que pretende describir la influencia de las Nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (NTIC) en la formación musical de los estudiantes de Magisterio. La experiencia se ha desarrollado en torno a la creación de un cuaderno de bitácora (blog), utilizando las técnicas del cuestionario y sondeos realizados al alumnado, al objeto de reflexionar sobre el papel creciente que las NTIC adquirirán en el EEES.The musical training of nursery teachers at the digital ageAbstractThis article presents an experience of innovation and research in higher education which seeks to elucidate the influence of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the musical training of student teachers. By creating an experience of a logbook (blog) and through questionnaires and surveys to students sought to reflect on the growing role of ICTs in university education and the role they must spend to play both faculty and students.

scholarly journals MODERN FORMS AND METHODS OF BİBLİOGRAPHİC ACTİVİTY İN LİBRARİES

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
SOLMAZ AZAY GIZI SADIGOVA
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Electronic Document ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

The article discusses modern forms and methods of bibliographic activity in libraries. The role of modern information and communication technologies is explained. The information society places new demands on all social and communication institutions, including the activation of the formation of electronic document space, libraries and bibliographies. It is noted that the information society, the activation of the formation of electronic document space, puts new demands on all social and communication institutions, including libraries and bibliographies. New information technologies allow to significantly expand, deepen and diversify all forms of information and bibliographic services, which makes them faster, more efficient and more convenient. At the same time, it is explained that with the application of digital technologies, the category of information and bibliographic services is becoming a daily information service used by any reader of any library. Electronic catalogs are becoming powerful information systems to support the work of libraries and perform large-scale tasks.

scholarly journals TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: TEACHER TRAINING AND THE CHALLENGE OF NEW INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
First Century ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

In the face of the advance of new technologies that has been occurring and reaching all sectors of society, this article presents a discussion guided by scholars about the changes that are occurring in education. It is important to think of how you can use so many resources available today while providing power changes in the teaching-learning process which until then was seen as something static and conservative. The task of the teacher in the twenty-first century is no longer ready to take the knowledge to the student, but rather has the role of acting as a mediator and facilitator in the process of knowledge construction. The changes that are taking place have led educators to seek knowledge and expertise so that they can perform satisfactorily their role in society.

Improving the Quality of Healthcare Services through Information and Quality Interrelation

2011 ◽  
pp. 288-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.A. Kostagiolas ◽  
D. Kaitelidou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Information Services ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Management Approaches

The ongoing information revolution calls for the exploitation of new information services that may set to support the traditional quality management approaches in healthcare. The developments in information and communication technologies offer new opportunities, with the need for effective information management grow ing within it. This chapter addresses the following issues: What might be an approach for quality management considering the rapid advances of information technology and the growth of the “new economy”? What might be the contribution of library and information services in the improvement of the healthcare services quality? In order to study the aforementioned questions, initially the information requirements of well known quality management approaches such as ISO 9001:2000 and EFQM are investigated and thereafter, the role of library and information services is discussed. The design of library and information services for the support of quality is an interesting and innovative area of research within healthcare services.

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