scholarly journals ICT Adoption by Library Professionals in India: Challenges and Opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Training

In this research, the use of ICTs in India by librarians, particularly in the use of mobile phones, was the focus of this study. To gather the required data for the research, surveys were performed and this approach was implemented. The questionnaire was presented to eight librarians from eight teacher college libraries in the subject of study who responded to it, and the results were used to inform the research. According to the conclusions of the study’s materials, ICT use by professional librarians in India is still a relatively recent phenomena, and as a result, it is still in its early phases. The study showed that while libraries utilise information and communications technology (ICT) to deliver some services, these services are insufficient in part as a result of challenges such as a lack of money, a scarcity of trained personnel, and a lack of managerial support. According to the findings of this study, college librarians should get training in information and communications technology literacy since ICT is a dynamic, continuously practising, and training environment that they should take advantage of, as demonstrated by the results of the study. It was proposed that students have access to contemporary ICT instruments, such PCs, printers and scanners, to help them with their home maintenance tasks in order to enhance the administration of educational institutions. The recommendation was also made that libraries should get sufficient help in this respect. The research also advised that college bibliographers participate in attachment programmes with the help of students at the major university libraries to understand the finest practises of modern librarians.

scholarly journals Information and communications technology adoption amongst township micro and small business: The case of Soweto

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Marnewick
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
South African Township ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: No empirical evidence is available on whether or not information and communications technology (ICT) is adopted by South African township micro and small businesses (MSBs) in order to grow the business. ICT, as an enabler, can grow the business. It is evident from literature that ICT enables MSBs to be more productive and efficient.Objectives: This research determines to what extent ICT is adopted by MSBs in Soweto, and whether or not a positive correlation exists between the adoption rate of ICT and the financial and growth performance of the MSB itself.Method: A structured questionnaire was completed by 978 respondents to determine the extent of ICT adoption and for what ICT is used. This exploratory research provides new knowledge about the acceptance of ICT within township MSBs.Results: The results indicate that ICT is not used to the fullest by MSBs. Rather, it is used as a basic tool for doing business but it does not form an integral part of the business. This research provides insight into the usage and adoption of ICT and it opens the door for further cross-analysis research.Conclusion: Education and training are needed to ensure that MSBs use ICT to the fullest. MSBs embracing ICT can evolve from a survivalist SME to a more sustainable micro and small MSB.

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.

A review of the library and information science profession in the Maldives: Development, challenges and opportunities

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110315
Author(s):  
Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya ◽  
Aminath Riyaz ◽  
Shaheen Majid
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
The Republic

The Republic of Maldives, a small island developing state in the Indian Ocean, has achieved upper-middle-income and high human development category status, and one of the strongest information and communications technology infrastructures in South Asia. However, the country’s library and information science sector, which saw its inception over seven decades ago, has yet to advance beyond the initial development phase. This article traces the emergence of the library and information science sector in the country and draws attention to the myriad challenges faced by it. The article is also an attempt to draw the attention of government decision-makers and motivate them to understand and resolve the difficulties faced by the library and information science sector through engaging library and information science employers, educational institutions, professional trainers, and library and information science professionals. Some concerns are identified and five key action areas with associated action steps are suggested. These may resonate with other small developing countries that are facing similar scenarios.

scholarly journals AI@NICTA

AI Magazine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Nick Barnes ◽  
Peter Baumgartner ◽  
Tiberio Caetano ◽  
Hugh Durrant-Whyte ◽  
Gerwin Klein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Centre Of Excellence ◽  
And Training

NICTA is Australia's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre of Excellence. It is the largest organization in Australia dedicated to ICT research. While it has close links with local universities, it is in fact an independent but not-for-profit company in the business of doing research, commercializing that research and training PhD students to do that research. Much of the work taking place at NICTA involves various topics in artificial intelligence. In this article, we survey some of the AI work being undertaken at NICTA.

The Importance of Ethics Education in Public Administration Within the Context of Global Challenges

2022 ◽  
pp. 276-293
Author(s):  
Mısra Ciğeroğlu Öztepe ◽  
Hakan Akca
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Global World ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Transformation Processes ◽  
Educational Contents ◽  
And Training

The issue of “ethics,” which is frequently emphasized in the development and transformation processes of public administration (PA) and stands out in the context of combating problems, crises, and corruption in the discipline, is becoming more important in today's global world. In parallel, studies on the place and importance of ethics education in PA have been increasing in recent years, especially with the emphasis on the ability of ethics to provide solutions to these problems. In this context, this study addresses the place and importance of ethics education in PA education and training in the world and in Turkey. In this framework, firstly, the relationship between PA and ethics and the importance of ethics education in PA are examined. After that, the examples of educational institutions providing ethics education in the world and in Turkey and their educational contents are analyzed. The study ends by making a comparison concerning the subject in the world and Turkey and making various suggestions.

scholarly journals The pressures for the remuneration of volunteer governors of UK educational institutions and the potential consequences

2021 ◽  
pp. 174114322098515
Author(s):  
Colin Forrest ◽  
Ron Hill ◽  
Chris James
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Board Membership ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Uk ◽  
And Training

The members of the governing boards of schools, colleges which provide vocational education and training, and universities in the UK have traditionally been volunteers. In some contexts, however, for example, colleges in Northern Ireland, governors are now paid. Whether volunteer governors in other or all settings should be remunerated is the subject of debate. This article analyses the various aspects of that debate. It considers the nature of volunteering; the socio-political context of volunteering; and the growing momentum for the remuneration of governors of all UK educational institutions. The article also considers the arguments for and against governor remuneration, which include remuneration and: the way governors and the governing of educational institutions are valued; the visibility of governing; governor recruitment; the diversity of governing board membership; the quality of governing; the remuneration of other publicly funded agencies and organisations; the accountability governors experience in their role; the market for school governors; and whether a policy which implemented governor remuneration could be reversed. The article also considers aspects that would need to be resolved in practice: who would be paid and for what; the level of remuneration; the funding of governor remuneration; and the organisation of remuneration.

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