scholarly journals Competence of future teachers in the digital security area

Comunicar ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (61) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
María-Jesús Gallego-Arrufat ◽  
Norma Torres-Hernández ◽  
Teresa Pessoa
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Demand For Education ◽  
Digital Footprint ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Competencia Digital

The use of technologies and the Internet poses problems and risks related to digital security. This article presents the results of a study on the evaluation of the digital competence of future teachers in the DigCompEdu European framework. 317 undergraduate students from Spain and Portugal answered a questionnaire with 59 items, validated by experts, in order to assess the level and predominant competence profile in initial training (including knowledge, uses and interactions and attitudinal patterns). The results show that 47% of the participants belong to the profile of teachers at medium digital risk, evidencing habitual practices that involve risks such as sharing information and digital content inappropriately, not using strong passwords, and ignoring concepts such as identity, digital “footprint” and digital reputation. The average valuations of each item in the seven categories show that future teachers have an average competence in the area of digital security. They have good attitudes toward security but less knowledge and fewer skills and practices related to the safe and responsible use of the Internet. Future lines of work are proposed, aimed at responding to the demand for a better prepared and more digitally competent citizenry. The demand for education in security, privacy and digital identity is becoming increasingly important, and these elements form an essential part of initial training.El uso de las tecnologías e Internet plantea problemas y riesgos relacionados con la seguridad digital. Este artículo presenta los resultados de un estudio sobre la evaluación de la competencia digital de futuros docentes en el marco europeo DigCompEdu. Participan 317 estudiantes de Grado de España y Portugal. Se aplica un cuestionario con 59 ítems validado por expertos con el objeto de conocer el nivel y perfil competencial predominante en la formación inicial (incluyendo conocimientos, usos e interacciones y patrones actitudinales). Los resultados muestran que el 47% de los participantes pertenecen al perfil de docentes en riesgo digital medio, evidenciando prácticas habituales que conllevan riesgos tales como compartir información y contenidos digitales de forma inapropiada, no utilizar contraseñas seguras, y desconocer conceptos como identidad, huella o reputación digital. Las valoraciones medias de cada ítem en las siete categorías evidencian que los futuros docentes poseen una competencia media en el área de seguridad digital. Tienen buenas actitudes hacia la seguridad, pero menos conocimientos, habilidades y prácticas relacionadas con el uso seguro y responsable de Internet. Se plantean futuras líneas de trabajo enfocadas a dar respuesta a la exigencia de una ciudadanía mejor preparada y más competente digitalmente. La demanda de formación en seguridad, privacidad e identidad digital está siendo cada vez más importante, reconociéndose que es muy necesaria en la formación inicial.

scholarly journals Competence of future teachers in the digital security area

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Jesus Gallego-Arrufat ◽  
Norma Torres-Hernández ◽  
Teresa Pessoa
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Digital Identity ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Demand For Education ◽  
Digital Footprint ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Medium Level

Technology and Internet use poses digital security problems and risks. This article presents the results of a study evaluating the digital competence of preservice teachers within the DigCompEdu European framework. A group of 317 undergraduates from Spain and Portugal completed a 59-item questionnaire validated by experts to assess the level and predominant competence profile in initial training (including knowledge, uses and interactions, and attitudinal patterns). The results show that 47% of the participants fit the profile of teachers at medium-level digital risk; that is, they engage in habitual practices that involve risks such as sharing information and digital content inappropriately, not using strong passwords, and ignoring concepts such as digital identity, digital “footprint,” and digital reputation. The average values obtained for each item in the seven categories show that preservice teachers have medium-level competence in digital security. These individuals have good attitudes toward security but less knowledge and fewer skills and practices for safe, responsible Internet use. The study proposes future lines of research to respond to the demand for a better-prepared, more digitally competent citizenry. The demand for education in security, privacy, and digital identity is becoming increasingly important, and these elements form an essential part of initial training.

scholarly journals Self-Destructive Online Content: Features of Attitude and Response of Adolescents and Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-91
Author(s):  
G.U. Soldatova ◽  
S.N. Ilyukhina
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Content ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Online Behavior ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Psychological Assistance

The paper examines the most common types of self-destructive online behavior of adolescents and young people (self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders), which are reflected on the Internet in the form of self-destructive content. We present the results of the empirical study on the perception of and reactions to self-destructive content and content about psychological assistance by 15—17-year-old adolescents and 18—25-year-old youths. The yielded data confirms that adolescents and young people are active consumers of self-destructive online content. Based on the analysis of the role of gender, age differences, and differences in the use of the Internet in responding to the aforementioned types of self-destructive content, we marked out a risk group, represented by adolescents and young people who show increased attention to self-destructive online content, as well as those who use the Internet more intensively and are more often subjected to various types of violence in real life. We emphasize the importance of developing effective online prevention measures for self-destructive behavior in adolescents and young people, nurturing a digital culture of online behavior, and raising digital competence, allowing for the creation of a safe and comfortable online space.

scholarly journals PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROCESS OF EARLY FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-122
Author(s):  
Angelika Solomakha ◽  
Natalia Kosharna
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Future Teacher ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Safe Work

The article considers one of the most urgent components of professional teacher training – a digital pedagogical competence. In the process of doing a research work it has been proved that the future teacher should be ready and able to use digital technologies for teaching children and establishing pedagogical cooperation with foreign colleagues. A future teacher should master a methodology of searching on the Internet and a methodology of safe work with a digital content. The article presents a research work with participating the third-year students of specialties «Primary Education» and «Preschool Education» of Pedagogical Institute in Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University. For the purpose of the study, a questionnaire was proposed to the students to make self-diagnostics of information literacy by themselves. The task was to point out if the students` being able to master a methodology of searching the necessary information in the Internet and a methodology of safe work with a digital content, and students` readiness to use digital technologies in the process of early teaching of foreign languages. The analysis of the results of the questionnaire makes it possible to state that the students of the above mentioned specialties possess the information literacy. But they need to be trained in methodology of teaching foreign languages: how to use digital technologies in self-learning and teaching children. The facilities of forming future teachers` foreign communicative competence within the discipline «Foreign Language with Teaching Methodology» have been updated. During the academic year special digital technologies have been used, including lexical online simulators, educational videos and interactive games for lexical and grammatical material and so on. According to the results of the research work, it was pointed out the further ways of forming readiness of the bachelors who study within these specialties to use digital technologies in the process of early teaching of foreign languages. The special necessity of future teachers` pedagogical cooperation with both pupils and colleagues are underlined.

scholarly journals Access and use of the internet among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 19-31
Author(s):  
Md. Anwarul Islam ◽  
Muhammad Jaber Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Access Point ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Computer Center ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Computer Labs ◽  
And Training

The study surveyed the use of Internet among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 240 questionnaires were distributed using a stratified sampling method. A total of 190 questionnaires were returned and all were usable. The access point for using Internet among the undergraduates was mostly the computer center of Dhaka University. Findings revealed that a high percentage of the Internet was used among the undergraduates. Some problems they face in their use of the Internet include slow speed of the connection, limited number of PCs and other related issues of using Internet. The study recommends that the university and arts faculty should provide more access points for the students. Departmental computer labs, Internet facilities and incorporating ICT courses in the academic syllabi should be started to those departments where it is needed to overcome the problems. Moreover, modern net connection technologies need to be used and training program needs to be started for the undergraduates.

scholarly journals DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF CADETS OF UNIVERSITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS OF RUSSIA (OF THE EMERCOM OF RUSSIA)

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Аксар Альбертович Эльтемеров ◽  
Светлана Николаевна Федорова
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Digital Footprint ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Digital Competencies ◽  
Content Processing ◽  
High Level

Цифровизация образования ставит перед высшей школой задачу формирования цифровых компетенций обучающихся, включающих взаимодействие посредством цифровых технологий, управление информацией и данными, способность решать разнообразные задачи в области использования информационно-коммуникационных технологий, интеграцию и переработку цифрового контента и др. Цель работы – выявить уровень сформированности цифровых компетенций курсантов вуза МЧС России. Результаты исследования иллюстрируют недостаточный уровень сформированности цифровых компетенций студентов, в частности информационных цифровых компетенций (знание сущности цифрового следа и кибертени) и цифровой компетенции коммуникации и сотрудничества (соблюдение мер предосторожности при работе в интернет-пространстве). У 80 % опрошенных выявлен низкий уровень развития цифровых компетенций: они вообще ничего не слышали о понятиях «цифровой след» и «кибертень» и особых мер предосторожности при работе в сети Интернет не предпринимают. А 15 % опрошенных характеризуется средним уровнем развития цифровых компетенций: знакомы с этими понятиями, но затруднились в обозначении их сущностно-содержательных характеристик и отражении мер предосторожности при работе в сети Интернет. Пять процентов опрошенных обладают высоким уровнем развития цифровых компетенций: знают и раскрывают смысл понятий «цифровой след» и «кибертень», соблюдают меры предосторожности при работе в сети Интернет. По результатам исследования авторы приходят к выводу о необходимости информационно-методического сопровождения большинства студентов в этом направлении, подразумевающего интеграцию цифрового материала в содержание изучаемых дисциплин, включение факультативных занятий, введение цифровых модулей и дополнительные образовательные программы. The digitalization in education poses a challenge for higher education to form students’ digital competencies, including interaction through digital technologies, information and data management, the ability to solve various problems in the use of information and communication technologies, integration and digital content processing. The purpose of this study is to identify the level of formation of digital competencies of cadets of the Academy of the EMERCOM of Russia. The research was carried out at the State Fire Academy of the EMERCOM of Russia with 168 first-year students. Main research methods: survey, conversation and interview. The results of the study illustrate a lack of students’ digital competence, in particular, information digital competencies (knowledge of the essence of digital footprint and cyber shadow) and digital competence of communication and cooperation (compliance with precautions when working on the Internet). Digital competence of 80 % of respondents was low: they have not heard anything about the concepts of “digital footprint” and “cyber shadow” and don’t take special precautions when working on the Internet. 15 % of the respondents had an average level of development of digital competencies: they are familiar with these concepts, but found it difficult to identify their essential content characteristics and precautions when working on the Internet. 5 % of the respondents have a high level of development of digital competencies: they know and understand the meaning of the concepts of “digital footprint” and “cyber shadow”, and observe precautions when working on the Internet. According to the results of the study, the authors came to the conclusion that there is a need for information and methodological support of students in this direction, which implies the integration of digital material into the content of disciplines, the inclusion of elective classes, the introduction of digital modules and additional educational programs.

scholarly journals Internet Connectivity and Accessibility in University Libraries: A Study of Access, Use and Problems among Faculty of Natural Sciences Students, University of Jos, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Abubakar ◽  
Rhoda Diyoshak
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective – This study has the objective of establishing whether the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, have access to and use Internet facilities in the University library. Methods – A survey research design was adopted for this study and questionnaires were used in gathering data. Statistical methods used in the analysis include percentages, frequencies, and Chi-Square test for measuring the association of library visit and use of the Internet. Results – The analysis of the data and findings indicated that there is Internet connectivity in the library. The findings also revealed that few students (15.5%) use the computer and the Internet on a daily basis. The problems of slow Internet connection at peak periods and unsteady power supply were clearly identified. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that there is no association between the students’ library visits and their use of the Internet for most academic purposes, except for downloading articles. Conclusion – The presence of Internet connectivity in the library, does not translate to meaningful academic behaviour among the students. Therefore, sensitising and training of the students on Internet usage were recommended for better academic performance and life-long learning.

Cyberstalking

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Karen Paullet ◽  
Adnan Chawdhry
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The Law ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The internet has become a medium for people to communicate locally or globally in business, education, and their social lives. The increased use of the internet has created an impact on the number of online harassing/cyberstalking cases. This exploratory study of 121 undergraduate students seeks to examine the extent to which cyberstalking is prevalent. This study argues that cyberstalking and harassment will only decrease when the extent of the problem is fully understood and potential victims and law enforcement understand the protections necessary under the law.

Nursing the Internet: creating a blog of drug administration

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1204
Author(s):  
Dayane França Braz Lima ◽  
Selma Petra Chaves Sá ◽  
João Luiz Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Drug Administration ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Internet Safety ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Internet Design

ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the process of drafting a blog about medication administration, with the aim of contributing to the learning of students and nurses, it acts as a source of dynamic and interactive study, where they can expand their knowledge, share questions in a simple, rapid and objective. Methodology: for creation of the blog Drug Administration has conducted a survey on the subject, in order to know what it is and how this tool works, besides discovering the existence of other web pages aimed at students and health professionals. At another point, we obtained the advice of a doctor in information technology, which clarified the doubts about the process of building the blog, giving guidance on internet safety, design, among others. Results: in terms of scientific publications, it was observed that there are few studies that relate the use of the Internet as a source of knowledge to health professionals, with the theme of drug administration. Moreover, as a result you get your own blog running. Conclusion: it is considered that the blog is an innovative tool for learning of health professionals, especially for undergraduate students who begin their practice. Descriptors:  nursing; internet; medication.RESUMOObjetivo: descrever o processo de elaboração de um blog sobre administração de medicamentos, com o propósito de contribuir para o aprendizado de alunos e profissionais de enfermagem, funcionando ainda, como uma fonte de estudo dinâmica e interativa, onde estes podem ampliar seus conhecimentos, compartilhar dúvidas de forma simples, rápida e objetiva. Metodologia: para criação do blog de Administração de Medicamentos foi realizada uma pesquisa sobre o tema, no intuito de conhecer o que é e como funciona esta ferramenta, além de descobrir a existência de outras páginas na web voltadas para alunos e profissionais de saúde. Em outro momento, obtivemos a assessoria do doutor em informática, que esclareceu as dúvidas sobre o processo de construção do blog, dando orientações sobre segurança em internet, design, dentre outras. Resultados: em termos de publicações científicas, observou-se que há poucos trabalhos que relacionem o uso da internet como fonte de saber, para profissionais de saúde, com a temática de administração de medicamentos. Além disso, como resultado obtém-se o próprio blog em funcionamento. Conclusão: considera-se que o Blog seja uma ferramenta inovadora para o aprendizado dos profissionais de saúde, sobretudo para acadêmicos de enfermagem que iniciam sua prática. Descritores: enfermagem; internet; medicação.RESUMENObjetivo: describir el proceso de elaboración de un blog sobre la administración de medicamentos, con el objetivo de contribuir al aprendizaje de los estudiantes y las enfermeras, que actúa como fuente de estudio dinámico e interactivo, donde podrá ampliar sus conocimientos, compartir preguntas de una forma sencilla, rápida y objetiva. Metodología: Para la creación del blog Administración de Drogas ha realizado un estudio sobre el tema, con el fin de saber qué es y cómo funciona esta herramienta, además de descubrir la existencia de otras páginas web dirigidas a estudiantes y profesionales de la salud. En otro momento, hemos obtenido el consejo de un doctor en tecnología de la información, que aclara las dudas sobre el proceso de construcción del blog, que ofrece asesoramiento sobre la seguridad en Internet, diseño, entre otros. Resultados: en términos de publicaciones científicas, se observó que existen pocos estudios que relacionan el uso de Internet como fuente de conocimiento para profesionales de la salud, con el tema de la administración del fármaco. Por otra parte, como resultado que obtiene su funcionamiento propio blog. Conclusión: se considera que el blog es una herramienta innovadora para el aprendizaje de los profesionales de la salud, especialmente para los estudiantes universitarios que inician su práctica. Descriptores: enfermería; internet; medicamentos.

scholarly journals Assessment of Cybersecurity Awareness among Students of Majmaah University

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Talal Alharbi ◽  
Asifa Tassaddiq
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Data Privacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Information exchange has become increasingly faster and efficient through the use of recent technological advances, such as instant messaging and social media platforms. Consequently, access to information has become easier. However, new types of cybersecurity threats that typically result in data loss and information misuse have emerged simultaneously. Therefore, maintaining data privacy in complex systems is important and necessary, particularly in organizations where the vast majority of individuals interacting with these systems is students. In most cases, students engage in data breaches and digital misconduct due to the lack of knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity and the consequences of cybercrime. The aim of this study was to investigate and evaluate the level of cybersecurity awareness and user compliance among undergraduate students at Majmaah University using a scientific questionnaire based on several safety factors for the use of the Internet. We quantitatively evaluated the knowledge of cybercrime and protection among students to show the need for user education, training, and awareness. In this study, we used a quantitative research methodology and conducted different statistical tests, such as ANOVA, Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO), and Bartlett’s tests, to evaluate and analyze the hypotheses. Safety concerns for electronic emails, computer viruses, phishing, forged ads, popup windows, and supplementary outbreaks on the Internet were well-examined in this study. Finally, we present recommendations based on the collected data to deal with this common problem.

scholarly journals Internet addiction among pharmacy undergraduate students in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Ali S Radeef ◽  
Ghasak Ghazi Faisal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Internet addiction occurs due to excessive and uncontrolled use of the internet. It may hinder academic achievement and lead to reduction in quality of life of the students. This study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) among pharmacy students. A sample of 223 students from Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia participated in this study. Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS) was used to assess the prevalence of Internet addiction. The prevalence of IA among pharmacy students was 26.9% while 13.5% were at higher risk for addiction. Although the mean score was higher among male students but it was not statistically significant (P>0.05). IA is significantly higher amongstudents who are spending more than 40 hours per week online. Students with poor social interaction had higher mean CIAS score than those who were socially active, however the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05) In conclusion, Internet addiction need to be addressed early to prevent its effects on physical and mental wellbeing. Students need to be educated about controlling and managing time spent online to avoid progression into internetaddiction.  

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