Enhancing the Operational Effectiveness of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centres of Nigerian Universities: A Case Study of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Samuel Igenewari ◽  
ChiefJamaes Phillip Michael
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Operational Effectiveness ◽  
Port Harcourt

Online Leaders Increase Three Types of Capital

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-117
Author(s):  
Ditte Kolbaek
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Stock Valuation ◽  
Memory Work ◽  
Online Leadership ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Critical Competencies

This chapter explores 10 years of development in online leadership by asking, How may information and communications technology (ICT) increase the economic, cultural, or social capital of online leaders in a global information-technology company classified as big business? Drawing on practice theory, this chapter is aimed at investigating online leaders' approach to their role seen “from inside,” particularly in regards to three types of capital (social, cultural, and economic capital). This qualitative case study employs the methods of memory work and document analysis covering the development of ICT by Oracle, a global IT company from 2002 to 2012. The analysis provides insights into four themes: first, establishment of common ground for cooperation; second, working practices; third, critical competencies; and fourth, stock valuation trends. The findings indicate that ICT supports the enhancement of all three types of capital.

Improving ICT Governance

2009 ◽  
pp. 178-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Toleman ◽  
Aileen Cater-Steel ◽  
Brian Kissell ◽  
Rob Chown ◽  
Michael Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Radical Change ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Service Level Agreements ◽  
Operational Effectiveness ◽  
Service Desk ◽  
Reporting Structure ◽  
Corporate Goals ◽  
The University

Acting upon the recommendations of a review of information and communications technology (ICT) governance and services at USQ, a major restructure was effected merging ICT units previously scattered across the university. The new Division of ICT Services embodies both CobiT and ITIL principles. To ensure the radical change was managed professionally, a change manager was seconded to the project. The value and importance of this role was underestimated and in retrospect it was removed too early. With the new structure now in place, a single service desk has been implemented and service level agreements have been formulated. This chapter describes the new reporting structure of the Division of ICT Services, the internal structure, the goals of the Division and how they align with the USQ corporate goals. Care was taken to ensure that the new ICT structure was logical and conducive to operational effectiveness, efficiency and sound ICT governance. The new structure provides pathways and opportunities for career progression, reflects a client focus and provides role delineation and functional accountability.

Information literacy education in primary schools: A case study

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062093813
Author(s):  
Sigal Ben Amram ◽  
Noa Aharony ◽  
Judit Bar Ilan
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
National Information ◽  
Academic Year

This study focuses on teachers’ perspectives concerning information literacy teaching in two primary schools in Israel—one school that joined the national information and communications technology program and a second school that did not. The researchers used a qualitative research method during the 2015 academic year. Eighteen teachers were interviewed. The findings suggest that participation in the national information and communications technology program did not lead to the integration of information literacy in the school’s curriculum. A significant gap was discovered in both schools between the teachers’ perceptions—who understood the importance of teaching information literacy and its actual implementation.

scholarly journals Prospects of developing countries in digital economy case study of Montenegro // Шансе земаља у развоју у условима дигиталне економије – примјер Црне Горе

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vujica Lazović
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Simple Question ◽  
Classical Economic ◽  
Traditional Economy

Summary: Information technology has influenced business activities change to such extent that today we speak about new kind of economy, so called digital economy. Digital economy enforces new standards for doing business both on micro and macro, i.e. on global level. In this context, answering seemingly simple question regarding prospects of developing countries competitiveness in digital economy in comparison to traditional economy appears to be exceptionally interesting and even controversial in relation to classical economic theory. Cheap technology and rapid internet expansion offer new opportunity for developing countries to enter easily in global digital trends. In this regard, deliberate policy is required to foster development of infrastructure, education and entrepreneurship along with increasing use of information and communications technology. Through example of national internet domain .ME internationalization, thereinafter is illustration how in Montenegro we recognized and utilized that opportunity.Резиме: Информациона технологија је утицала на промјену пословања до тог нивоа да се данас говори о новој врсти економије тзв. дигиталној економији. Дигитална економија намеће нове стандарде пословања како на микро тако и на макро, то јест на глобалном нивоу. У том контексту, одговор на наизглед једноставно питање које се односи на шансе земаља у развоју у погледу њихове конкурентности у условима дигиталне економије у односу на њихову конкурентност у условима традиционалне економије, може бити изузетно интересантним па и контраверзним у односу на класичну економску теорију. Јефтина технологија и брзо ширење интернета дају нову шансу земљама у развоју да се веома лако укључе у глобалне дигиталне токове. У том погледу, неопходна је промишљена политика која ће поред све веће употребе информационо-комуникационих технологија форсирати и развој инфраструктуре, образовања и предузетништва. На примјеру интернационализације националног интернет домена .МЕ слиједи приказ како је у Црној Гори та шанса препозната и искориштена.

ICT in Higher Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 300-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Hoang Boi Nguyen ◽  
Sun Hee Jang
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Context Data ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
University Lecturers ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Over the past decades, there has been an intensive drive to implement information and communications technology (ICT) in diverse contexts. In education, ICT has produced significant benefits to research, teaching and learning. Enhanced learning outcomes and effective teaching practices, for example, are reported as positive impacts of ICT integration, particularly in higher educational contexts. However, in order to examine how ICT influences tertiary teaching and learning, it is important to look at the main stakeholders’ perspective. This chapter reports a case study about the perceptions of ICT among university lecturers and students on key aspects of ICT in an Australian university context. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The major findings revealed that there were wide variations in respondents’ perceptions of ICT’s impact, which may partly affect the effectiveness of ICT implementation in this context.

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