The leadership of ICT coordinators: A distributed perspective

Leadership Practice ◽

Teaching Load ◽

Organizational Unit ◽

Wide Range ◽

Educational leadership is essential to implement information and communications technologies in schools but the leadership practice of information and communications technologies coordinators, a position role that supports teachers to implement information and communications technologies, appears limited. The present study applies a distributed perspective to leadership and investigates aspects of information and communications technologies coordinator context that would facilitate leadership. Twenty-seven information and communications technologies coordinators were surveyed on their schools’ structures and mechanisms that mediate their leadership practice. Descriptive statistics show that a wide range of structures and mechanisms in different quantities and with different qualities can be available to coordinators. The majority of coordinators have neither additional position roles nor a teaching load, but the coordinators have organizational unit assignments and attend daily, routine interactions. A case study illustrates how specific structures and mechanisms would facilitate leadership for information and communications technologies implementation. It is recommended to design an information and communications technologies coordinator role as a formal position role, for a school to employ more than one information and communications technologies coordinator, and to develop an information and communications technologies coordinator’s teaching load, organizational unit assignments and routine interactions according to school needs. Several possible populations of information and communications technologies coordinators are identified for further research.

Information Architecture For IS Function

Web Design and Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8619-9.ch059 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1302-1313 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nelson Carriço ◽

João Varajão ◽

Vítor Basto Fernandes ◽

Caroline Dominguez

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Business Management ◽

Information Architecture ◽

Context Information ◽

Vital Importance ◽

Service Centre ◽

Business Requirements

Today's complex, unstable and competitive society raises several difficulties to organisations. In this context, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and information itself have become resources of vital importance. The pressing need for Information Systems (IS) to meet several business requirements, in addition to the complexity involved in technology and business management, turns the IS Function one of the main areas of influence for success of modern organisations. Through its capacity of representing activities, management objects and corresponding relations, the Information Architecture of the Information Systems Function (IAISF), a technique derived from the well-known Information Architecture but exclusively focused on the Information Systems Function (ISF), allows not only the conceptualization and understanding of the ISF itself, but also of its interactions with other areas within organizations. This paper presents the main results of a case study related to the application of the IAISF technique in a computer service centre of a University.

ICT and eGovernance

Public Sector Reform Using Information Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-839-2.ch007 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 115-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christos Manolopoulos ◽

Dimitris Sofotassios ◽

Paul Spirakis ◽

Yiannis C. Stamatiou

Keyword(s):

Secure Communication ◽

Communication Channels ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

The Body ◽

National Elections ◽

Design And Implementation ◽

Everyday Lives ◽

One of the cornerstones of Democracy is the participation of citizens in decisions that affect their lives. This participation, traditionally, is exercised: a) through national elections and the body of representatives, and b) through binding procedures such as referendums. However, there are decisions that affect citizens’ everyday lives that require more frequent, day to day participation. Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) can create fast and secure communication channels, enabling politicians and citizens to engage in a mutually rewarding interaction leading to the development eDemocracy. However, lack of trust either between politicians and citizens or lack of trust of citizens towards ICT can raise barriers to this opportunity. In this chapter we discuss the issue of trust among government, citizens, and ICT. Our view is that it is nowadays possible to, at least, handle effectively the citizen-ICT facet of trust and provide the drivers for the convergence of eGoverment and eDemocracy realizing the concept of eGovernance. As a case study we present our experiences from the design and implementation of an eVoting system, which has the same strong relationship with eGovernance as traditional elections have with Governance.

A Case Study of Public Servants Engaged in E-Consultation in Australia

Electronic Government ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-947-2.ch063 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 759-772

Author(s):

Lucas Walsh

Keyword(s):

The Internet ◽

Local Form ◽

Political Democracy ◽

Public Servants ◽

The Public ◽

Elected Representatives

This article examines some of the challenges faced by local government during the development and implementation of a relatively new area of e-democratic innovation in Australia: e-consultation. E-consultation is seen as a valuable way through which a two-way relationship can be developed and enhanced between citizens and elected representatives. It involves the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs), such as the Internet, to extend and/or enhance political democracy through access to information, and to facilitate participation in democratic communities, processes, and institutions. Drawing on a case study of the Darebin eForum in Victoria, Australia, this article focuses on the role of public servants as moderators of this local form of e-consultation. The discussion has three parts: online policy consultation is defined within the context of e-democracy; some of the ways that e-consultation challenges the roles of the public service, elected representatives, and citizens are outlined; and the author then argues for an e-consultation strategy that is situated within a continuum of citizen engagement that is ongoing, deliberative, educative, and inclusive.

Digital Innovation Hubs as a Tool for Boosting Biomass Valorisation in Regional Bioeconomies: Andalusian and South-East Irish Case Studies

Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity ◽

10.3390/joitmc6040115 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 115

Author(s):

Marta Macias Aragonés ◽

Gloria de la Viña Nieto ◽

María Nieto Fajardo ◽

David Páez Rodríguez ◽

James Gaffey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lessons Learned ◽

Added Value ◽

Digital Innovation ◽

Communication Plan ◽

Biomass Valorisation ◽

Irish Case ◽

The Internet Of Things

Regional bioeconomy development is directly linked to the availability and access to bioresources. Therefore, it is necessary to trigger opportunities for information and communications technologies (ICTs), the Internet of things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 solutions to increase the efficiency of high potential value biomass supply chains, improving this way the accessibility of bioresources. This study aims to present the results achieved through the development of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) as a tool able to boost biomass valorisation, reshaping regional bioeconomy. The objective was to shape these DIHs and assess how stakeholders could be engaged and benefit from such initiatives. This has been attained through the design and implementation of DIHs in two case-study regions, Andalusia (Spain) and south-east Ireland (Ireland). The approaches and results for stakeholders’ engagement, barrier mitigation, DIH structure and activities are presented. So far, more than 100 stakeholders have been engaged, more than 50 business opportunities have been promoted and a set of support services and events have been carried out. Main lessons learned are (1) about the relevance of understanding the needs of stakeholders, (2) impact is bigger when relevant regional industries (rather than academia/technology providers) discuss the technologies they have integrated and how these have improved efficiency or added value to their processes, and (3) about the importance of the communication plan and a well-formed DIH service definition.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT MODEL OF FUTURE EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS` MANAGERS

Adaptive Management: Theory and Practice. Pedagogics ◽

10.33296/2707-0255-8(15)-10 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (15) ◽

Author(s):

Sergii Gavrylovskyi

Keyword(s):

Process Model ◽

Scientific Research ◽

Research Activity ◽

Wide Range ◽

Future Education ◽

The Relationship ◽

Education Process ◽

Scientific Research Activity

Abstract. Based on the theoretical analysis and empirical methods, pedagogical modeling in particular, the article introduces a developed and implemented into the education process model of managing scientific research activity of future education establishments` managers by means of information and communications technologies in the Master’s course, reflecting the major features of the object under research. The elaborated model provides for obtaining information about it and resolving the arisen problems according to two components: scientific research (formation of the scientific knowledge and research skills) and information and communications (actual data collection, preserving the data in electronic archives, data visualization, statistic data analysis etc.). It also reflects the structure components of the process of managing scientific research activity in the relationship system “education applicant – scientific supervisor”. The realization of the distinguished components is held within the education process and extracurricular activity using a wide range of information and communications technologies. There are general recommendations developed for further usage of information and communications technologies in the scientific research activity of future education managers.

A Novel Application Based on a Heuristic Approach for Planning Itineraries of One-Day Tourist

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11198989 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (19) ◽

pp. 8989

Author(s):

Agostino Marcello Mangini ◽

Michele Roccotelli ◽

Alessandro Rinaldi

Keyword(s):

User Interaction ◽

Technological Innovations ◽

Optimization Approach ◽

New Approach ◽

Intelligent Cities ◽

The City

Technological innovations have revolutionized the lifestyle of the society and led to the development of advanced and intelligent cities. Smart city has recently become synonymous of a city characterized by an intelligent and extensive use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in order to allow efficient use of information. In this context, this paper proposes a new approach to optimize the planning of itineraries for one-day tourist. More in detail, an optimization approach based on Graph theory and multi-algorithms is provided to determine the optimal tourist itinerary. The aim is to minimize the travel times taking into account the tourist preferences. An Integer Linear Programming (ILP) problem is introduced to find the optimal outward and return paths of the touristic itinerary and a multi-algorithms strategy is used to maximize the number of attractions (PoIs) to be visited in the paths. Finally, a case study focusing on cruise tourist in the city of Bari, demonstrates the efficiency of the approach and the user interaction in the determination of the itinerary.

ICT Integration in Second Language Writing

Multiliteracies and Technology Enhanced Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-673-0.ch011 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 167-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christina Gitsaki ◽

Abduyah Ya’akub ◽

Eileen Honan

Keyword(s):

Case Study Research ◽

Ict Integration ◽

Language Curriculum ◽

Culture Shift ◽

Language Writing ◽

Pertinent Question ◽

Ict Tools

As the integration of information and communications technologies (ICT) in Singapore schools reaches a considerable level of maturity and stability, a pertinent question is: how has ICT integration impacted on pedagogy in Singapore schools? The present study attempts to address this question through interpretive, case-study research in two Singaporean secondary schools. The study found the use of ICT was limited in its perceived pedagogical value by teachers. A lack of appreciation and/or understanding of the complexity of the process or culture shift required for ICT to be implemented and integrated effectively into the Malay Language Curriculum along with conformity to policy directions resulted in underutilisation and uncritical use of ICT tools, and an adherence to the traditional method of assigning tasks and the maintenance of existing practices.

International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology ◽

developing a smart city essentials, execution and evaluation

10.32628/cseit183857 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 416-428

Author(s):

Jude James ◽

Kazeem Abubakar

Keyword(s):

Smart Cities ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

High Standard ◽

Public And Private ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Comprehensive Development

Adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) especially the internet is becoming the largest delivery podium for providing public and private services to the rural and urban populace. This paper adopted the Narrative Textual Case Study (NTCS) using qualitative approach to conduct content analysis of relevant literature. The study observed that over 50% of mankind occupies urban spaces and this will increase to two third by 2050. This situation is as a result of the opportunities that are available in the cities and it spells great challenges on environment, energy need, waste management, etc. Cities are responsible for nearly three quarters of greenhouse gases worldwide and must be seen to be a solution providers too. Hence to maintain high standard of living for the long term cities as well as nations must reduce ecological footprint and seek alternatives to scarce fossil resources. This requires comprehensive development of physical, institutional, social and economic infrastructure. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policy driven mechanisms are essentials for development of Smart Cities.

Issues in developing programmes to support teachers of philology in using information and communications technologies in Greek schools: a case study

Journal of In-service Education ◽

10.1080/13674580701687849 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 463-477 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Elpiniki Fragkouli ◽

Michael Hammond

Keyword(s):

Administrative Flexibility and Knowledge in Policy Delivery

Public Sector Reform Using Information Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-839-2.ch015 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 260-276

Author(s):

Nick Letch

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Decision Making ◽

Public Sector ◽

Policy Development ◽

Critical Role ◽

The Public ◽

Information and communications technologies are emerging as important drivers of reform in the public sector. This chapter explores both enabling and constraining aspects of the role that ICTs can play in transforming the development and delivery of public policy. Two issues are explored: the reduction in flexibility of decision making that frequently accompanies ICT-based initiatives, and the critical role of knowledge embedded in networks of stakeholders in policy development and delivery. A case study, which traces the knowledge embedded in networks of relationships of actors involved in developing and implementing operational policy in an Australian public sector agency, is presented to illustrate the unintended constraints on knowledge activities. A framework for analyzing socio-technical networks involved in integrating ICTs into the cycle of public policy is presented.