scholarly journals Aspects of Professionalism, Ethics and Lifelong Learning for Australian ICT Professionals

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Davey ◽  
Arthur Tatnall
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Ict Industry

In a change from 20 years ago, the majority of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals in Australia now have some form of initial tertiary qualification and also understand the need for keeping up-to-date with new technologies, processes and concepts. They thus typically engage in some form of on-going professional development or Lifelong Learning. Not all, however, fully realise the need to keep up with other issues such as ethics and professionalism. In this article we look at what is meant by ICT professionalism, particularly from an Australian perspective, and consider its importance. Professionalism in ICT should be seen as a way of maximising quality and reducing risks. The ICT industry itself is changing and the Australian Computer Society is in the process of developing a new ICT Body of Knowledge, based on specific Technical and also Professional Knowledge. This article examines how the issue of professionalism is handled in Australia in both undergraduate education and lifelong learning of ICT professionals. It gives examples of how ICT professionalism in undergraduate courses is handled, and looks at examples of why and how ICT professionals undertake further education and lifelong learning.

Tracking Capability Using Web-Based ePortfolios in UK Schools

2011 ◽  
pp. 378-387
Author(s):  
Will Wharfe ◽  
Karim Derrick
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Present Form ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Student Portfolios ◽  
The Uk

MAPS, the Managed Assessment Portfolio System (see http://www.maps-ict.com), is a Web-based ePortfolio system that was developed to help both teachers and learners, initially with a focus of helping to raise standards in the teaching and learning of information and communications technology in the UK. MAPS has since developed into a system covering all stages and subjects of school education, and is now being used in further education contexts. This chapter plots the progress of MAPS from an initial sketch idea to its present form: supporting over 57,000 student portfolios. The authors then draw out a number of lessons learned from such extensive use. The chapter finishes with a look at forthcoming ePortfolio issues and consideration of the requirements of lifelong learning ePortfolios.

Facing the Challenges — Using Information and Communications Technology to Support Teaching and Learning

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Heaney
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Integration Of Ict

This article explores some of the key issues associated with the use of information and communications technology in the classroom. It discusses the relevance of an education technology strategy and the implications of such a strategy for both teachers and pupils alike. The integration of ICT into the curriculum is considered by many as the means whereby pupils, and learners in the broader context of education, can enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding. As a way of demonstrating how this might be achieved, a detailed teaching project is presented for the reader's consideration. The project focuses on a topic on ‘Dinosaurs’ which has been developed with pupils aged 10 to 11 years of age. A detailed scheme of work and lesson plans are included, as are teaching notes, for those who wish to carry out the project for themselves. The article concludes with the proposition that ICT has the potential to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the classroom. Inevitably this will require facing a number of challenges. One such challenge is that of coping with the change that will inevitably result from the new technologies.

scholarly journals IMMIGRANT WOMEN'S REASONING AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN LIFELONG LEARNING

Seminar.net ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hallberg ◽  
Henrik Hansson ◽  
Anders G. Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
School Environments ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
The Way

This paper explores the reasoning and use of information and communications technology (ICT) in lifelong learning by immigrant women. Data were collected from semi-structured and unstructured interviews. The study was carried out primarily in a school environment, which also makes it possible to draw conclusions about the connection between learning in and outside school environments. Most participants experienced major differences in the use of and access to ICT after moving to their new country. Most women use and access ICT, even if not of their own volition. Providing a summary of some of the benefits and barriers that emerged, our study has shown that it is important to distinguish the way someone reasons about ICT and their actual use of it. No account was taken of cultural differences between the participants’ countries of origin. This study made it possible for the immigrant women to voice their experiences, knowledge, and feelings about their situations in school and in everyday life.

scholarly journals A Study of Linkage Effects and Environmental Impacts on Information and Communications Technology Industry between South Korea and USA: 2006–2015

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1043
Author(s):  
Junhwan Mun ◽  
Eungyeong Yun ◽  
Hangsok Choi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Forward Linkage ◽  
Ict Service ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Linkage Effects

This study examined the relationship among carbon dioxide emissions and linkage effects using Input–Output (IO) data of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry between South Korea and the USA. As we wanted to find out if the ICT industry, which the world is passionate about, is a sustainable industry. The linkage effects are analyzed to determine the impact of ICT industry on the national economy, and CO₂ emissions of the industry are analyzed to determine how much influence it has on air pollution. In addition, we classify ICT industry by ICT service and manufacturing industries as the key industries in Korea and the US. Data were collected from OECD ranging from 2006 to 2015 in order to quantitatively estimate backward linkage, forward linkage effect, and carbon dioxide emissions. The results indicated that ICT manufacturing industry in Korea has high backward and forward linkage effects. CO₂ emissions from ICT service is more than from ICT manufacturing in both Korea and the US. We wanted to find out if the ICT industry, which the world is passionate about, is a sustainable industry. As a contribution, ICT manufacturing and service industries in Korea and the United States are directly compared, and CO₂ emissions over 10 years are analyzed in a time series.

scholarly journals The Challenge of Information and Communications Technology in Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 01009
Author(s):  
Peter Ilic
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
History Of ◽  
Supported Education

The dramatic impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) on society suggests the potential for an analogous effect on education. The prospects for some benefit from the affordances offered by ICT are appealing but not entirely understood by many educators. The challenges of design, implementation, assessment, and analysis of ICT supported education are considerable. These challenges include how ICT can support traditional learning approaches, add new educational opportunities, and reduce resistance to introducing disruptive technologies such as smartphones. The affordances of ICT in education open many possibilities to integrate with and support existing curriculums. However, many educational institutions have not fully embraced these opportunities. This paper will explore some barriers to ICT adoption in the educational context. The first section is a brief introduction followed by a section on the history of educational theory to illustrate the considerable body of knowledge available on this topic. The third section introduces a type of case study of the challenges faced by a nation in providing the infrastructure needed to implement many of these technologies. Section four gives a summary of many, but not all, barriers to technology adoption faced by educational administrators, instructional designers, educators, and learners. And the final section is a brief conclusion.

Background of Standards Strategy

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Standards Strategy

First, the literature of research on standards is reviewed, and an overview of the definitions and classifications of standards is provided. Then particular aspects of the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry as related to standardization are reviewed. Finally, standards strategies in the ICT industry are examined by critically reviewing the existing literature and identifying important areas that need further investigation.

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