Pasifika Tertiary Students' Use of Information and Communication Technologies

Tertiary Education ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Development Framework ◽

Pasifika Students

<p>Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are pervasive in our daily lives. In New Zealand tertiary education institutions, the adoption of ICT is widespread. Meanwhile, Pasifika students’ participation in tertiary education has been increasing. Yet, for this group of students, academic success has been a concern to successive governments, tertiary institutions, and Pasifika peoples. ICT may offer an opportunity to improve Pasifika students’ academic achievement. The study is premised on the belief that positive learning experiences will lead to improved academic outcomes. Consequently, the study explored ways of using ICT to enhance Pasifika students’ learning experiences. Adopting an interpretivist approach, the case study investigated the ICT skills and the use of ICT for learning enhancements of a group of Pasifika students at a New Zealand institute of technology. Over a period of eighteen months, data was gathered through talanoa, participant observation, and the researcher’s reflective journal. The three method approach enabled data triangulation. Data analysis adhered to the theoretical propositions of the study. Among the key findings, is the disturbing realization that Pasifika students’ ICT skill levels were not at the level assumed by the institution. The main uses of ICT by the Pasifika students in this study were for personal communication and entertainment. The students’ use of ICT for educational purposes was limited due to the mismatch of their ICT skills and those required by the institution. Inadvertently, this has further disadvantaged the students’ learning experiences. The study concludes by offering an ICT skills development framework for use with Pasifika students. Moreover, the study proposes a number of recommendations for practice, policy, and further research.</p>

Pasifika Tertiary Students' Use of Information and Communication Technologies

10.26686/wgtn.17000668.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Kerese Tuifaktoga Manueli

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

New Zealand ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Development Framework ◽

Pasifika Students

ICT Skills of University Students from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13041711 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1711

Author(s):

Maja Batez

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Online Education ◽

Online Communication ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Use Of The Internet ◽

Novi Sad ◽

Important Basis

Background: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant changes in teaching methods around the world, and the ideal of online education has become a reality. (2) Methods: A questionnaire was modified for this study in order to determine the following levels of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills: file creation, file management, the use of emails, the use of the internet, and online communication. In total, 360 students from the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education (FSPE), University of Novi Sad, participated in the study. (3) Results: The results show that there are differences between the estimated level of ICT skills and the ICT skills used in online education, such that students estimate their level of ICT skills as being higher than is necessary for online education (p < 0.05). There is also a correlation between the satisfaction with online education and ICT skills, showing that students with higher ICT knowledge are more satisfied with online education (p < 0.05). There is another correlation between the satisfaction with online education and the frequency of ICT use—the more ICTs are included, the more satisfied the students will be (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: The results of this study can serve as a recommendation for the implementation of FSPE students’ training in ICT skills, as well as an important basis for the systematic creation, improvement, and sustainability of online education in universities.

Enhancing the roles of information and communication technologies in doctoral research processes

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education ◽

10.1186/s41239-020-00212-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sarah J. Stein ◽

Kwong Nui Sim

Keyword(s):

Thematic Analysis ◽

Research Process ◽

Formal Learning ◽

Doctoral Study ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Doctoral Research ◽

The People ◽

Information And Communication

Abstract While information and communication technologies (ICT) are prominent in educational practices at most levels of formal learning, there is relatively little known about the skills and understandings that underlie their effective and efficient use in research higher degree settings. This project aimed to identify doctoral supervisors’ and students’ perceptions of their roles in using ICT. Data were gathered through participative drawing and individual discussion sessions. Participants included 11 students and two supervisors from two New Zealand universities. Focus of the thematic analysis was on the views expressed by students about their ideas, practices and beliefs, in relation to their drawings. The major finding was that individuals hold assumptions and expectations about ICT and their use; they make judgements and take action based on those expectations and assumptions. Knowing about ICT and knowing about research processes separately form only part of the work of doctoral study. Just as supervision cannot be considered independently of the research project and the student involved, ICT skills and the use of ICT cannot be considered in the absence of the people and the project. What is more important in terms of facilitating the doctoral research process is students getting their “flow” right. This indicates a need to provide explicit support to enable students to embed ICT within their own research processes.

Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Tools for Sharing of Agricultural Related Information in Osun State: Implications for Rural Information Needs

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology ◽

10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i930402 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Saheed Ige Adetunbi ◽

A. T. Kareem ◽

B. A. Oyebamiji

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Information Needs ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Related Information ◽

Shared Information ◽

Ict Tools

The study was motivated by the need to harness technological advancement to enhance agricultural production in Osun State. The study assessed the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) tools for sharing of agricultural related information in Osun State, Nigeria. The study illustrated the socio economic characteristics of the Respondent, identified the available ICT tools for sharing of various agricultural related information, identified agricultural related information shared through various available ICT tools, measured the frequency of utilization of the identified ICT tools and assessed the severity of challenges encountered by Respondent in the utilization of ICT tools in the study area. Sixty percent of Extension Agents in each of the three zones in the study area were sampled. The data collected were examined using descriptive statistics tools while regression analysis was used to test the significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of Respondents and their frequency of utilization of ICT Tools for sharing of agricultural related information in the study areas. The analysis of the data was carried out with the use of SPSS version 22. The findings revealed that the average age of Respondents was 39 years; more than half of the respondent (67.1%) were male; most (81.4%) of the respondent were married; majority (68.6%) of the respondent were Christian; about (70%) of the respondent had tertiary education. The mean household size was 5 members per household; majority of the respondents belonged to one association or the other and they access the internet with their own data plan. Radio (wms 2.7) was ranked first as most available ICT tools for sharing information in the study area. Furthermore, information on availability and sources of farm inputs (wms2.3) was ranked most shared information while information on storage facilities (wms1.0) was ranked the least shared information by the Respondents. Also, the initial cost of procurement of ICT gadgets, cost of maintenance, risk of theft of gadget, and fluctuating power supply were the major challenges encountered with the use of various ICT tools. Regression analysis identified a significant relationship between selected socio-economic characteristics of the Respondents and frequency of Utilization of ICT Tools for sharing Agriculture related information. The study recommended use of Radio as medium through which agricultural related information should be shared bearing in mind its ease of access, little cost of procurement and maintenance, extent of reach and frequency of usage among the respondents. Provision of access to internet facility was recommended in order to afford respondents a limitless right to use information on the World Wide Web. Finally, alternative source of power to enable respondents recharge their ICT gadgets was recommended to make up for unreliable electricity supply.

Australian Health Review call for papers

Australian Health Review ◽

10.1071/ah070007 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Sandra G Leggat

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

New Zealand ◽

Information Management ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Australian Health ◽

The Right ◽

Health Review

Technology in health care: are we delivering on the promise? Australian Health Review invites contributions for an upcoming issue on information management and information and communication technology in health care. Submission deadline: 15 May 2007 Despite a reputation for less spending on information and communication technologies (ICT), the health care sector has an imperative to ensure the ?right? information has been made available and accessible to the ?right? person at the ?right? time. While there is increasing evidence that the strategic application of ICT in innovative ways can improve the effectiveness of health care delivery, we don?t often discuss the substantial changes to the way health care organisations operate that are required for best practice information management. In an upcoming issue, Australian Health Review is looking to publish feature articles, research papers, case studies and commentaries related to information management and information and communication technologies in health care. We are particularly interested in papers that report on the successes, or failures, of initiatives in Australia and New Zealand that have brought together the research, the technology and the clinical, managerial and organisational expertise. Submissions related to international initiatives with lessons for Australia and New Zealand will also be welcomed. Submissions can be short commentaries of 1000 to 2000 words, or more comprehensive reviews of 2000 to 4000 words. Please consult the AHR Guidelines for Authors for information on formatting and submission. The deadline for submission is 15 May 2007.

The use of information and communication technology in supervising open and distance learning PhD students

Ukrainian Journal of Educational Studies and Information Technology ◽

10.32919/uesit.2019.03.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 32-41

Author(s):

Promise Zvavahera ◽

Fine Masimba

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Distance Learning ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Open And Distance Learning

Even though open and distance learning (ODL) using Information and Communication Technologies can be applied across disciplines and at various levels, this paper focuses on the supervision of PhD students studying through the Open and Distance Learning mode of education using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Taking into account the fact that higher education institutions are always striving to increase the quality of supervision and throughput of doctoral programmes, the study highlights how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can mitigate these challenges. The study was carried out in 10 Zimbabwean universities to evaluate the levels of preparedness of universities, supervisors and PhD students in using information and communication technology during their studies. Purposive sampling was used focusing on PhD students studying through ODL, local universities offering PhD programmes experienced, PhD supervisors, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education officials and officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. Students, universities and supervisors were not fully prepared to do their work using ICTs due to various reasons. Some of the reasons given were that some universities did not have the required infrastructure and facilities in place. Some of the supervisors and students lacked basic computer skills and this affected the quality of supervision and slowness in giving feedback. The lack of internet availability and poor connectivity were also cited as challenges especially with the prevailing load shedding. The study recommends universities to invest in ICTs infrastructure since higher education transcends geographical boundaries.

Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

Enhancing Learning Opportunities Through Development of Open and Distance Education in Africa

10.4018/978-1-5225-2624-7.ch004 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 71-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Suresh Kumar Pande

Keyword(s):

Demographic Transition ◽

World Trade ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Effective Means ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Open And Distance Learning ◽

Learning Institutions

Africa's success in today's information-based world economy will require an accelerated demographic transition to a flexible, educated, and healthy workforce. An analysis presented in the World Bank's “Can Africa Claim the 21st Century?” states that African economies will need to replace reliance on natural resources with skilled labour in order to halt the erosion of its share in world trade and to achieve a reduction in poverty (World Bank, 2001). Tilak (2009) submits that only between 6 and 7% of those qualified to obtain tertiary education do get placement in African universities. As a result of this shortage of places in African universities, many qualified candidates turned their search towards open and distance learning institutions. The growth of information and communication technologies has facilitated the expansion of open and distance mode of education. On the African Continent where resources are scarce and higher education provision is poor, ODL has been accepted as a viable, cost effective means of expanding provision without costly outlay in infrastructure.

Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education - Handbook of Research on Critical Issues in Special Education for School Rehabilitation Practices ◽

Using Information and Communication Technologies to Address Inequities in Education for Learners With Disabilities in Higher Education

10.4018/978-1-7998-7630-4.ch012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 224-237

Author(s):

Vannie Naidoo

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Students With Disabilities ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

University Student ◽

Disabled Students ◽

Normal University

Higher education is a place where students are given the opportunity to explore their academic talents that would one day assist in the development of their future careers. Many disabled students also seek higher education as a way to improve their lives and develop themselves so that they can become productive members of society. However, the plight of learners with disabilities is different to that of the normal university student. In many instances, literature has shown that learners with disabilities are often marginalized within higher education. They are not treated as other students or they are not availed the proper services and equipment to make their learning experiences better. Often, due to budget cutbacks in higher education, the students with disabilities are the ones who suffer the most.

Skills and readiness to use information and communication technologies for problem solving among 25-64 year-olds, by ICT skills required at work (2012)

Education at a Glance 2015 - Education at a Glance ◽

10.1787/eag-2015-table59-en ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Information And Communication

Effect of ICT Skills on the Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators: Evidence from the Universities of the Sindh Province of Pakistan

International Journal of Higher Education ◽

10.5430/ijhe.v6n4p122 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 122 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zafarullah Sahito ◽

Pertti Vaisanen

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Teacher Educators ◽

Security Measures ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Sindh Province ◽

Use Of Internet

This research paper is a reflection of the results of collected data from Teacher Educators (TEs) regarding their skills and expertise in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Seven themes were inductively identified and called, 7Es like as: (a). Expertise in use of windows programmes; (b). Expertise in use of security measures; (c). Expertise in use of hardware instruments; (d). Expertise in use of internet; (e). Expertise in creating accounts; (f). Expertise in installation of softwares; and (g). Expertise in use of softwares. All extracted themes reveal the utility of the study and thematic analysis.