Challenges Posed by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for South African Higher Education Institutions

10.28945/2679 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
ME Herselman ◽  
HR Hay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Revolutionary Change ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are the major driving forces of globalised and knowledge-based societies of a new world era. They will have a profound impact on teaching and learning for two decades to come. The revolutionary change which is taking place in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), has dramatic effects on the way universities carry out their functions of teaching, learning and research, particularly on the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge. These developments pose unprecedented challenges to higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries particular in South Africa as South Africa is viewed as the leading country on the continent.

scholarly journals O uso das TICs como ferramenta de ensino-aprendizagem no Ensino Superior / Use of technologies of information and knowledge as teaching-learning tools in higher education

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (44) ◽  
pp. 16-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sander Miranda Lobo ◽  
Luiz Claudio Gomes Maia
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Teaching Learning

Este ensaio buscou apresentar algumas formas de utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) no sistema superior de ensino, como apoio ao ensino-aprendizagem e seus desdobramentos. Foi feita uma revisão literária com intuito de mostrar alguns caminhos e práticas para o ensino-aprendizagem, qual o perfil do novo docente frente a estas novas tecnologias, seu papel na utilização das mesmas e o resultado esperado quando da utilização das mesmas. Algumas ferramentas de TIC, que podem ser utilizadas em pesquisas, exposição de conteúdo e disseminação de conhecimento são apresentadas para este contexto. Como resultados percebemos que a tecnologia é uma auxiliar muito importante no processo de ensino, cabendo às instituições de ensino propor currículos bem elaborados; aos professores serem capacitados e interessados em melhorar constantemente as aulas; os alunos terem interesse e não serem passivos, buscarem constantemente adquirir novos conhecimentos.Palavras-Chave: Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação (TIC). Ensino-Aprendizagem (EA). Ensino Superior.AbstractThis article aims to present some uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching superior system to support the teaching - learning and its consequences. A literary review was made with the intention to show some ways and practices for teaching and learning, which the profile of the new teaching front of these new technologies, their role in the use of the same and the expected result when using them. Some ICT tools that can be used in research, content display and dissemination of knowledge are presented in this context. As a result we see that the technology is a very important aid in the teaching process, leaving educational institutions offer well-designed curricula; teachers are qualified and interested in constantly enhance lessons; students have interest and not being passive, seek constantly acquire new knowledge.Keywords: Information and Communication Technology. Teaching and Learning. Higher Education. 

scholarly journals USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND LIBRARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rexwhite Enakrire
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Information And Communication

This paper argues that the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and library operations has become inevitable to sustain higher education institutions (HEIs). The deteriorating state of educational standards in Africa, amidst other prevalent factors of nonpolicy formulation and implementation; increasing student enrolment; competition among HEIs for academic excellence; poor technological tools for teaching and learning; inadequate skills among professionals (academics and non-academics); and the changing nature of best practices in the teaching profession are all reasons for this. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were applied in this study of Delta State, Nigeria IHEs. The qualitative approach made use of interpretive content analysis of documents harvested from the databases of Scopus and Web of Science, while the quantitative approach applied the survey research method through a questionnaire for data collection. The findings revealed that different types of ICTs and library operations were key pillars in the sustainability of higher education institutions in Delta State and that the scientific value of available ICTs and library operations was embedded in transitioning from a traditional to a virtual platform for efficient and effective service delivery, restructuring the library environment, and unending accessibility. The study recommends continuous acquisition of recent digital technological tools to sustain and enhance library operations and quality service delivery in HEIs, since ICTs and library operations are the bedrock of HEIs.

scholarly journals Technical and Didactic Knowledge of the Moodle LMS in Higher Education. Beyond Functional Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cabero-Almenara ◽  
María Luisa Arancibia ◽  
Annachiara Del Prete
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Student Autonomy ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Didactic Knowledge

Higher education institutions at the international level have seen the need to adopt and integrate information and communication technologies to meet the opportunities and challenges of innovation in teaching and learning processes. This logic has led to the implementation of virtual learning environments called ‘Learning Management Systems’, the functionalities of which support flexible and active learning under a constructivist approach. This study measured didactic and technological use of Moodle and its implications in teaching from a quantitative approach by administering a questionnaire to a sample of 640 higher education teachers. Some guiding questions were as follows: Are teachers using the Moodle platform for didactic purposes? What strategies, resources and tools are teachers using, and what do they contribute to student-centred teaching? Are teaching strategies that are focused on collaboration, interaction and student autonomy promoted? The results coincide with those of other studies, confirming an instrumental and functional use of the platform, which is mainly being used as a repository for materials and information, while its pedagogical use remains limited. This is becoming a problem in higher education institutions, something that requires debate and reflection from a systemic perspective on the adoption and integration of technology in the classroom.

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA THROUGH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Breaking Time

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education for imparting easily accessible, affordable and quality higher education leading to the uplift of Malaysia. The focus of the paper is on the benefits that ICT integration in education can provide, right from breaking time and distance barriers to facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among geographically distributed students. ICT increases the flexibility of delivery of education so that learners can access knowledge anytime and anywhere. It can influence the way students are taught and how they learn as now the processes are learner driven and not by teachers. This in turn would better prepare the learners for lifelong learning as well as to contribute to the industry. We will also analyze if ICT does indeed improve or hinder the quality of learning among higher education students. This paper reports on the changing trends in use of ICTs for instruction in higher education institutions (HEIs) and discusses a mini-case study of how ICTs are being used by lecturers in one university in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Organization of methodological work with young teachers in higher education institutions with specific educational conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-347
Author(s):  
Yuliia Korotkova ◽  
Victoriia Romashenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Pedagogical Skills ◽  
Education School ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Educational Conditions ◽  
Young Teachers

The article deals with the problem of improving of methodological work with teachers of higher education institutions with specific educational conditions, experience of pedagogical activity of which does not exceed three years. The experience of organizing of methodological work with young teachers in the Donetsk Law Institute of the Ministry of internal affairs of Ukraine in the School for improving pedagogical skills is highlighted. In particular, it is noted that training at the School is carried out by organizing, practical and seminar classes with a total volume of 120 hours. The standard plan consists of three content modules: «Theory and practice of teaching and upbringing in higher education school», «Information and communication technologies in education», «Psychological aspects of teaching».

scholarly journals РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТУ З ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ПЕДАГОГА ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

World Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (12(52)) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Данилишина Катерина ◽  
Гордійчук Галина
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Vocational Teacher

Training teachers is an important task of modern pedagogy and requires new approaches to the organization of the educational process. The use of information and communication technologies for the purpose of forming the information competence of the future vocational teacher is an important element of the formation of his professional competence. The article describes the stages of conducting a pedagogical experiment to develop the information competence of a future teacher of vocational training in domestic higher education institutions. The organization and methodology of the experimental study are described in detail, its results are given, the methods of diagnostics are described and so on.

scholarly journals Didactic basics of ICTs usage in foreign language teaching in non-language higher education institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Аlla Oleksandrivna Shchehlova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Bologna Process ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Information And Communication

The article explores the features of modern information and communication technologies implementation in teaching technical English. The specifics of teaching foreign languages for applicants for non-linguistic specialties has its own characteristics, which should be taken into account when constructing and conducting classes. The information society poses new challenges and correspondingly new goals for teachers and applicants to higher education, the achievement of which is ensured by analyzing situational data and creating the environment that would most closely reflect the realities of the modern professional environment, which requires an appropriate level of a foreign language knowledge. It was determined that electronic learning tools act as a catalyst in mastering the material and improve the quality of the educational process. The study analyzed psychological factors that provide an extremely high level of student motivation and form the corresponding priorities in the direction of professional growth. The pedagogical ways of introducing multimedia teaching aids while studying a foreign language are described in detail as a key condition for the fundamental training of a qualified specialist, focused on meeting the needs of the modern market. It is noted that higher education institutions do not yet fully possess educational computer programs and the latest software, which is one of the most pressing problems in the digitalization of the educational process. It is proved that the effectiveness of achieving didactic goals directly depends on the chosen forms and methods of training, and the inclusion of information and communication technologies has such advantages as individualization and intensification of the educational process, an increase in the amount of independent work of the applicant, which is an important component of the Bologna process. In this regard, and with the aim of developing the communication skills of future specialists, ICTs are considered to be the primary element in the training of qualified specialists in economic fields.

Effective Implementation of an Interuniversity E-Learning Initiative

2014 ◽  
pp. 273-293
Author(s):  
Daniel Perez-Gonzalez ◽  
Pedro Soto-Acosta ◽  
Simona Popa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Class Environment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Spanish Higher Education

Education has expanded from the traditional in-class environment to the new digital phenomenon where teaching is assisted by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This wave of e-learning is challenging the effectiveness of the traditional educational approach still in place at higher education institutions. Academics and professionals agree that, to adapt higher education institutions to the 21st century, it is imperative to extend the use of ICT as well as the virtualization of many human-interaction activities. In this sense, public institutions and international reports suggest the need to deepen the application and study of e-learning within higher education as a means for achieving flexible, dynamic, and personalized e-learning initiatives. This chapter presents a case study that analyzes the implementation of a virtual interuniversity campus in which nine Spanish higher education institutions took part. For this purpose, the genesis of the project and the main characteristics of the virtual environment are described.

E-Transformation in Higher Education and What It Coerces for the Faculty

2019 ◽  
pp. 355-378
Author(s):  
Ela Akgün-Özbek ◽  
Ali Ekrem Özkul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

With the phenomenal developments in information and communication technologies, higher education has been facing an unprecedented challenge that affects all the stakeholders. Faculty is no exception. The authors synthesize the demographic, economic, and pedagogical factors that lead to a paradigm shift in higher education and the global trends in digital technologies that impel digital transformation in higher education. They then provide a snapshot of how higher education institutions respond to this challenge and change, and the impact of these factors on the roles and competencies of faculty that need to be covered in faculty development initiatives in the digital age. Finally, examples of faculty development programs and initiatives that address the digital competencies of faculty are provided along with a summary of faculty development models for teaching and learning in the digital age.

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