The Information Communication Technology, Social Media, International Migration and Migrants’ Relations with Kin in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 002190962096014
Author(s):  
Olayinka Akanle ◽  
OA Fayehun ◽  
S Oyelakin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Kinship Networks ◽  
International Migrants

Studies abound on international migration and remittances across the world and studies are particularly not lacking on the subject in Africa. There are however few studies on the moderating roles of information communication technology (ICT) and social media in the relationships among international migration, remittances and relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa. This article examines the dimension of ICT and social media in migration studies. This is an aspect that has often been ignored and overlooked even though ICT and social media have great contributions in the international migration process particularly as migrants and relatives in sending and receiving countries both have the primary experience. Research objectives include: reasons for emigration; information technology/social media used by migrants and their kin as they relate across spaces; and how ICT affects relationships of kin and international migrants. Secondary data were gathered through journals, books, documents and reliable Internet sources. Primary data were gathered in Ibadan, Nigeria in 2018 through 30 in-depth interviews analysed through content analysis. Findings reveal the nature of ICT used by international migrants and their kin and purpose of utilization and the effects of ICT on international migration, remittances and kinship networks. The article presents detailed data, narratives, interpretations and implications of relationships among international migration, ICT/social media and kinship networks. This article argues that ICT/social media is central to international migration decision-making, access of migrants and kin to social forces and factors motivating international migration, and it is very important to how migrants and kin maintain and/or weaken relationships and access to remittances and utilization.

Impact of Information Communication Technology Strategies on Learning Effectiveness

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
International Student ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Student Learning Style

Transnational higher education is a multinational growth strategy requiring a foreign direct investment to establish a university or a campus in a new country and, if possible, to use articulation agreements with credible partners to increase domestic enrolment. Due to the potential international student learning style differences, we hypothesized there may be difficulties teaching Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses in transnational strategies due to the student origin or domestic campus location. The purpose of this study was to examine if student learning was effective within ICT graduate courses at an accredited sub-Saharan Africa-based university implementing the transnational education strategy. We found student learning was effective, but paradoxically, some factors indicated unusual results. Learning impact was higher when students disregarded the learning objectives, which we were able to explain theoretically. Conversely, learning impact was higher for many students who avoided tutoring, which we also rationalized.

scholarly journals A Critical Review of the Impacts of Digital Citizenship on Teachers and Students’ Educational Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 557-564
Author(s):  
Mohammad Naim Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
The World ◽  
Teachers And Students

The teachers and students' engagement on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and other online and offline platforms for the purpose of teaching and learning are considered as digital citizenship in education. These social media have also exposed the users to admit several rights and mutual values. However, the enhancement of technology has motivated these citizens not only to communicate across the world but also to build platforms to practice and learn new knowledge and skills. This article is proposed to review the impacts of digital citizenship on teachers and students' educational development. Therefore, a critical review of the literature is conducted. The data is collected using Google Scholar with the scope of the topic and the criteria mainly between 2011 to 2021. The data analysis procedure and identifying codes, patterns, and similar themes have motivated the authors to present and discuss the results and findings thematically. The results show that the fundamental elements of digital citizenship are the internet, technological tools, social media, and responsible behaviors of the users on the platforms. The findings also indicate that the development of information communication technology and virtual practices are serving digital citizens to be involved in many related and unrelated activities which need to be controlled by an authentic policy. Since the growing technology of the world is transforming the paradigms including the students' needs, the layout of the classrooms, and the stakeholders' requirement for employability. Investigating these continuing needs contributes to the efforts to lead the information communication technology integration into educational circumstances and address the local and national policies, facilitating the infrastructure, enhancing the educational settings, cybersecurity issues, and privacy accountability among educators and the learners.

scholarly journals The Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Procurement Processes: Case of Zimbabwean Urban Councils (2009 to 2018)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Shakespear Mabhodha ◽  
Farai Choga
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
The Impact

The research aimed at determining the impact of ICT applications on procurement processes. The population of study was composed of 110 respondents from Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Chinhoyi and Gweru urban councils with a representative sample of eighty-six participants all drawn from the procurement, finance and works departments of the five councils. Quota sampling was used in this research with strata based on the level of employment in the three different divisions. The research utilized a proportion of 78% from each stratum to select eight-six respondents. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data was collected through questionnaire which was designed to satisfy research objectives. Secondary data came from relevant literature review, journals, business magazines, conference papers, and internet. Questionnaire responses were tabulated, coded by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 to analyze quantitative data. Qualitative analysis was used to obtain in depth knowledge of the level of ICT utilization and why users were operating at different levels. Findings of the study indicated that although ICT infrastructure with procurement application is in existence and available, utilization of Information Communication Technology is at basic level. Acceptance and adoption of ICT in procurement was driven by both organization and personal objectives. The view that technology adoption is based on the Technology Acceptance Model was applied in this study by testing the perceptions of ease of use and usefulness of ICT. The study revealed that ICT adoption in procurement improves the process and benefits other operations of the business. ICT training and skills development, coupled to organizations’ leadership commitment and availability of financial resources were cited as critical success factors in the acceptance and improved utilization of ICT in procurement. The researchers recommended further studies on the topic of ICT adoption in business operations by public entities.

Influence of level of trainers’ perception on Information Communication Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning of Engineering courses in National polytechnics in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-68
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Mutai ◽  
Khaemba Ongeti ◽  
Anne S. Kisilu ◽  
Richard K. Ronoh
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

Understanding trainers’ perceptions of innovation is the key to successful adoption of technology in learning. The purpose of this paper was to examine the level of trainers’ perception on Information Communication Technology (ICT) integration into teaching and learning of engineering courses in National polytechnics in Kenya. This study used mixed method research. The target population in this study was 140 engineering staff and the trainees, Heads of departments and Principals of Kisumu and Eldoret Nationa l Polytechnic and Kenya Technical Trainers College. Primary data was used, which was collected using structured questionnaires and interview schedules. Simple random sampling was used to identify the respondents from the relevant departments to participate in this study, while purposive sampling was used to select the principals to be interviewed. Reliability and validity of data collection instruments were ascertained through pilot testing. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data generated from the interview schedules was organized through content scrutiny. The results indicated that the level of trainers’ perception has a significant effect on ICT integration into teaching and learning. It was concluded that trainers are willing to undergo training to equip them with new knowledge in ICT to improve their productivity. It was recommended that the National Polytechnic management, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, should carry out assessment of skills and needs as far as ICT integration is concerned.

scholarly journals Exploration of Adoption of Information Communication Technology by Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (VI) ◽  
pp. 291-308
Author(s):  
Nicholas Lemashon Meyoki ◽  
Lucy Kavindah
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Institutional Infrastructure ◽  
Ict Adoption

The use of ICT in service and hospitality industry is intended to enhance delivery of goods and services in a timely and less costly manner. In consideration of ICT as one of the driving forces of globalization, it may deliver unique opportunities by mitigating on vise such as poaching eradication, terrorism, and poor service delivery, access to information, connectivity as well as access to new markets.  The importance of ICT to the economic development has long been recognized and yet tourist camps in Maasai Mara seem to be low in its adoption and use compared to other sectors or within the same sector elsewhere. The purpose of this study therefore was to explore ICT adoption by the Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara. This study was guided by three specific objectives. First is to establish Financial Resources that influences adoption of ICT by the tourist camps in Maasai Mara. Secondly is to determine infrastructural resources that influence adoption of ICT by the Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara. Thirdly is to investigate human resources and adoption of ICT by the Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara. The research utilized descriptive design and was limited to a population of 520 camps in from the Eight Conservancies in Maasai Mara, Narok County.The camps in the study includes both seasonal and permanent Camps. The study adopted a stratified random sampling where the population was grouped into stratus according to status that the camps belong to. The study utilized a formula that was proposed by Mugenda and Mugenda where ten percent of camps were taken from each stratum and their manager used as a respondent to constitute a study sample size of 520 respondents. In this regard, the respondents were the managers of these camps. The study utilized primary data that was gathered using semi structured questionnaire that contained open as well as closed-ended questions. Content validity of the data collection instrument was assessed by the researcher and the supervisor reviewing the items and adopting it from a similar study. On the other hand, the reliability was assessed by use of Chronbach’s alpha coefficient test. The investigator administered questionnaires to the respondents and in cases where the respondent was not available, drop and pick later method was adopted. The study used descriptive statistics in the analysis of the data, which included mean, standard deviation and distribution tables. The presentation of the results was done in various forms, including charts, graphs, and tables. The findings of the study indicated that the independent variables (Financial Resources, infrastructure, and Human Resources) were significant and that there was an association between them and ICT adoption (the dependent variable). The value of adjusted R squared in the final model shows that the percentage of variation of the adoption of ICT can be explained by the combination of the three variables. The research established that there was a significant effect of Financial Resources, infrastructure, Human Resources on ICT adoption by the Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara. Both empirical and statistical evidence proved that a relationship existed between these variables and ICT adoption by the Tourist Camps in Maasai Mara. The study recommends to the institutional infrastructure that supports adoption of information communication technology by the tourist camps.

scholarly journals Da'wah Phenomenon on Social Media

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-400
Author(s):  
Ahmad Rifai
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenology

Da`wah is the activity of calling and inviting people on the path of truth the phenomenon of da'wah today develop so fast and dynamic with the presence of communication and internet technology, so da'wah can be implemented in cyberspace. the purpose of this study is to illustrate phenomenon of da`wah in cyberspace. the importance of this study to know the effect of the presence of information communication technology to da'wah in cyberspace. this research method using qualitative phenomenology, with the aim of describing the fact as it is. the results of this study are the development of da'wah in cyberspace grow so fast response and reciprocity from the audience is good enough. this is evident from the response of the audience which is seen in every post da'wah. These studies provide advice on the science of da`wah to improve the competence of mass communication in cyberspace. if da`wah is able to respond to this then he will be able to decorate the rubric in cyberspace.

scholarly journals INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND USE TOWARDS ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN SELECTED SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 471-477
Author(s):  
Oseghale Baryl Ihayere ◽  
Philip Olasupo Alege ◽  
Obindah Gershon ◽  
Jeremiah Ogaga Ejemeyovwi ◽  
Praise Daramola
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Technology Access ◽  
Sub Saharan
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