Influence of Information and Communication Technologies on Formation of Social Capital of the University

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are key to create sustainable higher education institutions (HEIs). Most researchers focused on the students’ perspective, especially during the online teaching caused by COVID-19; however, university teachers are often forgotten, having their opinion missing. This study’s objective was to determine the factors that contribute to the inclusion of ICTs. The research based on a comparative study through an online qualitative survey focused on the inclusion and use of ICTs in two HEIs and two different moments (pre-and post-lockdowns). There were differences regarding country and working experience (p < 0.001), being linked to the ICTs use, evaluation of obstacles, and the role given to ICTs (p < 0.05). The COVID-19 caused modifications of the teachers’ perspectives, including an improvement of the opinion of older teachers regarding the essentialness of ICTs in the teaching process (p < 0.001) and worsening their perception about their ICTs skill (p < 0.05). Additionally, an initial model focused only on the university teachers and their use of ICTs has been proposed. In conclusion, the less experienced university teachers used more ICTs, identified more greatly the problematic factors, and considered more important the ICTs, with the perception of all teachers modified by COVID-19.

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Problems of development of a cloud-oriented educational environment of the university

Pedagogy and Psychology ◽

10.51889/2020-1.2077-6861.06 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 50-56

Author(s):

Bakhytzhan Akhmetov ◽

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Valery Lakhno ◽

Asselkhan Adranova ◽

Baurzhan Kassymbergebayev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Educational Process ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Digital Competence ◽

Comprehensive Development ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The University ◽

Cloud Technologies

This article discusses the problems of ever-increasing demands on the organization and quality of the educational process on the part of society. Today there are new opportunities for the comprehensive development of students of the XXI century, new, more effective information and communication technologies (ICT), in particular cloud- oriented learning environments (COLE), are developing rapidly. The problems of the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for designing a cloud-oriented educational environment of the university and the justification of the structural scheme of its interaction with the methodological center of the ministry based on the use of cloud technologies are analyzed. It is necessary to introduce such models of the learning environment, which will allow to fully satisfy the demands of teaching staff on the organization and conduct of classes of a new type, the activation of educational activities of students, the formation of digital competence and the comprehensive development of personality. Such opportunities are provided by the use of a cloud-based educational environment of the university.

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Formación y uso de TIC en educación superior: opiniones del profesorado

CPU-e Revista de Investigación Educativa ◽

10.25009/cpue.v0i27.2557 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 33-59

Author(s):

José Ricardo López Espinosa ◽

Edgar Oswaldo González Bello ◽

Rocío López González

Keyword(s):

Teacher Training ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Teaching Performance ◽

Quantitative Methodology ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Training Courses ◽

The University ◽

Formación Docente

En este trabajo se analizan las deficiencias y avances que se han generado en el marco del Programa Institucional de Formación Docente de la Universidad de Sonora y su contribución al desarrollo de la enseñanza mediante la capacitación del profesorado sobre el uso de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación en la enseñanza. Es un estudio de corte cuantitativo en el cual se aplicó un cuestionario a 80 profesores, de distintas disciplinas, quienes han participado en cursos de capacitación que ofrece la institución para el uso de recursos digitales. Los resultados revelan la necesidad de ofrecer capacitaciones acordes a los requerimientos particulares de la planta docente, así como cursos especializados enfocados en instruir cómo emplear pedagógicamente las tecnologías en cada asignatura con el propósito de mejorar el ejercicio docente. También se advierte que la formación ofrecida en la institución poco ha logrado motivar a los profesores para utilizar las tecnologías.Training and use of ICT in higher education: teachers opinionsAbstractThis paper analyzes the deficiencies and progress that has been generated under the Institutional Program of Teacher Training of the University of Sonora and its contribution to the development of teaching through teacher training on the use of Information and Communication Technologies in teaching. It is a descriptive study of quantitative methodology in which questionnaires were applied to 80 teachers from different disciplines who have participated in training courses offered by the institution the use of ICT. The results reveal the need for trainings according to the requirements of teachers, as well as the lack of specialized courses focused on instructing how to use the technologies in each subject for the purpose of improving the teaching performance. It is also noted that the training provided in the institution has not managed to motivate teachers to use the technologies. Recibido: 18 de agosto de 2017Aceptado: 10 de julio de 2018

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MEASURING DIGITAL DIVIDE IN KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

Problems of Management in the 21st Century ◽

10.33225/pmc/12.03.08 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 8-19

Author(s):

Iqbal S. Alsaleh ◽

Shaymaa M. Rashad

Keyword(s):

Digital Divide ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Information And Communications Technology ◽

Small Scale ◽

Order Effects ◽

Diffusion Of Technology ◽

Information And Communication ◽

King Abdulaziz University ◽

The University

Due to the undesirable effects of the gap between citizens to access and use information and communication technologies (ICT), most researchers have been paying much attention to the threat of a digital divide. Unfortunately an amazingly large number of people do not have the abilities to use the ICTs in a proper way and, therefore, cannot draw advantages from its usage. As a result, digital divide is commonly regarded as a potential barrier for participation in the information society. This study measure the digital divide in Saudi Arabia by analyzing the results of a small-scale study conducted at the University KAU, regarding students’ and university members’ perceptions toward the usage of ICT. This analysis measure the digital divide concerning some factors like gender, educational level using a questionnaire. The analysis shows that KAU has no digital divide. Key words: digital divide, information and communications technology, ICT, diffusion of technology, second order effects.

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Project-based learning and information and communication technology’s integration: Impacts on motivation

International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education ◽

10.1177/0020720918773051 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 293-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mammar Belagra ◽

Belkacem Draoui

Keyword(s):

Power Electronics ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Project Based Learning ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Technological Tool ◽

The Subject ◽

Research Plan ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

The purpose of this research was to study the impact of project-based learning and information and communication technologies on students’ motivation. Two second-year classes in electrical engineering at the University Tahri Mohamed in Béchar, Algeria, were involved in the study. The experiment compared the level to which one class of students mastered goals without the use of information and communication technologies, to the mastery achieved by a second class which participated in a tutorial that has a technological tool built into the project-based approach. The subject of power electronics was chosen for this study because of its different knowledge, which is strongly represented in difficult learning contents for students. A questionnaire about motivation was used to collect data within an experimental research plan. After three months of conducting the study, the results demonstrated that the integration of the tutorial with the project-based approach is likely to increase students’ motivation to learn and to master the subject of power electronics.

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ДОСВІД ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ В ОСВІТНЬОМУ ПРОСТОРІ ЄВРОПИ ПІД ЧАС ПАНДЕМІЇ COVID-19

Scientific papers of Berdiansk State Pedagogical University Series Pedagogical sciences ◽

10.31494/2412-9208-2021-1-2-63-74 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 63-74

Author(s):

M. V. CHURSANOVA ◽

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F. M. GAREEVA ◽

D. V. SAVCHENKO ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Education System ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Learning Technologies ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Learning Platforms ◽

Distance Learning Technologies ◽

The University

The paper analyzes up-to-date distance learning technologies used in European education system for ensuring overall organization of the educational process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantine conditions have become a catalyst for development and practical testing of virtual learning tools and innovative pedagogical technologies, and application of the experience with them is a necessity of today and a strategy for the future. The article is focused on distance learning technologies in higher education. Institutions of England, Germany and France are chosen for the study due to their banner quality of educational service, like the University of Oxford, for example. The basis for successful conduct of all types of classes is employment of universities’ own specialized learning platforms. The learning model remains more similar to the traditional one. The main role continues to belong to communication between qualified teachers and students through various interactive web applications, while digital technologies create space for such interaction, filling it with learning materials. Students get access to all educational services using a single password to the university network. At the same time, some learning materials are available with open access, video lectures and podcasts are popular. Unlike other countries, education in Germany is governed by strict principles of information and data protection. In the contrary, in France many courses have been made available on network, and the education system has instantly adapted to work in virtual mode through the developed system of national distance learning platforms and the massive open online courses. The result of effective distance learning organization in Europe during the pandemic is that the introduction of digital technologies and transition to more flexible learning models become the education strategy at the state level, while pedagogy becomes an area of advanced development of information and communication technologies. Key words: distance education, online learning, information and communication technologies, educational platforms, quarantine, COVID-19.

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ICT

E-Innovation for Sustainable Development of Rural Resources During Global Economic Crisis - Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-4550-9.ch003 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 22-34

Author(s):

Julián Briz ◽

José María Duran ◽

Isabel Felipe ◽

Teresa Briz

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Future Research ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

The University

Agriculture is facing new challenges in rural and urban areas, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) may play a significant role. In this chapter, there is a background description of the ICT sector in the interface of urban and rural communities within the framework of agriculture. It describes some case analyses focused in agronomy and social sciences. In agronomy, the focuses are environment, food production, and pollution. In socioeconomics, there is a brief identification of ICT applications such as the collaboration between the university and firms. Considering the heterogeneousness of the analysis, the future research directions include different methods of studies for ICT programs (house of quality, structural organization, and others).

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Preparing Preservice Teachers to Use Mobile Technologies

Mobile Technologies in Educational Organizations - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8106-2.ch003 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 42-62

Author(s):

Carolyne Nekesa Obonyo

Keyword(s):

Preservice Teachers ◽

Teacher Preparation ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Mobile Technologies ◽

Information And Communication ◽

K 12 ◽

Effective Use ◽

The University

The use of mobile technologies to enhance 21st century learning is increasing in K-12 schools and teacher education institutions. Thus, there is a need to effectively prepare preservice teachers to use mobile technologies in their future classrooms. This chapter explores the effective use of mobile technologies in teacher preparation in ways that are transferred to K-12 teaching and learning. It goes on to look at two major organizations: the university and partner school involved in the preparation of preservice teachers. Additionally, the purposes of incorporating information and communication technologies in teacher preparation as identified by Davis are explored to understand how mobile technologies align with these purposes. Common challenges of using mobile technologies in teacher preparation are also presented.

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Efficacy of Organizational Learning and Social Capital in Online Communities of Practice

Geopolitics and Strategic Management in the Global Economy - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2673-5.ch006 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 96-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Serkan Gürsoy ◽

Murat Yücelen

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Organizational Learning ◽

Communities Of Practice ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Online Communities ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Online Communities Of Practice

This chapter deals with the evolution of communities of practice by considering two key components which facilitate knowledge sharing: Organizational Learning and Social Capital. Dualities and intersections between the building blocks of these two components are investigated by discussing organizational learning in its explorative and exploitative forms, while considering social capital in its bridging and bonding forms. As a critical contemporary step of evolution, information and communication technologies are also elaborated in order to examine the impact of constant and instant tools on these facilitators of knowledge sharing. The study aims to derive proxies among these components of organizational learning and social capital in order to design an integrated framework that reflects the nature of online communities of practice.

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On Internet of Things and Big Data in University Courses

Smart Cities and Smart Spaces ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-7030-1.ch062 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1393-1406

Author(s):

Dmitry Namiot ◽

Manfred Sneps-Sneppe

Keyword(s):

Big Data ◽

Internet Of Things ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Smart Cities ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Machine To Machine ◽

University Courses ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The University ◽

Educational Course

In this paper, the authors discuss Internet of Things educational programs for universities. The authors' final goal is to provide a structure for a new educational course for Internet of Things and related areas such as Machine to Machine communications and Smart Cities. The Internet of Things skills are in high demands nowadays and, of course, Internet of Things models, as well as appropriate Big Data proceedings elements should have a place in the university courses. The purpose of the proposed educational course is to cover information and communication technologies used in Internet of Things systems and related areas, such as Smart Cities. The educational course proposed in this paper aims to introduce students to modern information and communication technologies and create the formation of competencies needed for such areas as Machine to Machine communications, Internet of Things, and Smart Cities. Also, the authors discuss Big Data issues for IoT course and explain the importance of data engineering.

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