New Trends and Futuristic Information Communication Technologies for Engineering Education

Higher Learning ◽

Learning Techniques ◽

Improving and enhancing education is a goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, and educators and generate knowledgeable students to fulfill the needs of industry. A field in need of significant improvement is engineering. One approach is to review the delivery and pedagogies used in the current educational system. This paper examines the problems faced by staff and students in the field of mechanical engineering. In addition, the authors explore new technologies that enhance and promote the learning process.

Emerging Trends and Technologies for Enhancing Engineering Education

Advancing Education with Information Communication Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-468-0.ch026 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 320-330

Author(s):

Manjit Singh Sidhu ◽

Lee Chen Kang

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Learning Process ◽

Mechanical Engineering ◽

New Technologies ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Education Systems ◽

Emerging Trends ◽

Learning Techniques ◽

Significant Area ◽

Improving and enhancing education has been a prime goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, educators, and to generate knowledgeable students to fulfill the needs of industries. A significant area where improvements are required is in the engineering field. In this regard, one approach is to review the delivery and pedagogies used in current education systems. This paper examines the problems faced by staff and students in the field of Mechanical Engineering, which are found in the literature. Finally, the authors explore new technologies that could help enhance and promote the learning process of students experiencing problems.

Emerging Trends and Technologies for Enhancing Engineering Education

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education ◽

10.4018/jicte.2010100104 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 38-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Manjit Singh Sidhu ◽

Lee Chen Kang

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Learning Process ◽

Mechanical Engineering ◽

New Technologies ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Education Systems ◽

Emerging Trends ◽

Learning Techniques ◽

Significant Area ◽

Improving and enhancing education has been a prime goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, educators, and to generate knowledgeable students to fulfill the needs of industries. A significant area where improvements are required is in the engineering field. In this regard, one approach is to review the delivery and pedagogies used in current education systems. This paper examines the problems faced by staff and students in the field of Mechanical Engineering, which are found in the literature. Finally, the authors explore new technologies that could help enhance and promote the learning process of students experiencing problems.

E-Engaging India

Digital Democracy ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-1740-7.ch043 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 875-899

Author(s):

Kavita Karan

Keyword(s):

Social Networking ◽

Political Institutions ◽

New Technologies ◽

Civil Society Organizations ◽

Mobile Technologies ◽

Electronic Interaction ◽

Media Technologies

E-Governance, inclusive of e-democracy, e-government, and e-business, has the power to improve processes, connect citizens, and build interactions with civil societies. The infusion of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) by the governments, civil society organizations, and political institutions to engage citizens, have promoted greater participation in the process of governance. E-Democracy encompasses all forms of electronic interaction between the elected government and the electorate. Examples include e-voting, e-consultation, e-representatives, e-campaigning, online deliberative polling, e-petitions, and e-referendums. India is the largest democracy in the world and a frontrunner in the use of ICTs for e-governance and e-democracy. The last few elections witnessed a surge in the use of new technologies inclusive of Internet, social networking, and mobile technologies, alongside the traditional forms of electioneering. This chapter examines the e-governance and e-democracy strategies, and the innovative new media technologies used by political parties, industrial corporations, and other organizations that have e-engaged the citizens.

Academics’ ICT Capabilities in a New Educational Paradigm in Developing Countries

Enterprise Resource Planning Models for the Education Sector ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-2193-0.ch002 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 18-32

Author(s):

Agnes Chigona ◽

Rabelani Dagada

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

New Technologies ◽

Tertiary Institutions ◽

Educational Paradigm ◽

Effective Use ◽

New Education

Tertiary institutions in the developing countries are investing a lot in equipping their institutions with Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for teaching and learning. However, there is still a low adoption rate in the use of the new technologies among many academics in these countries. This chapter aims at analysing the factors that impact on the academics’ effective use of ICTs for teaching and learning in the new education paradigm. Sen’s Capability Approach was used as a conceptual lens to examine the academics’ phenomena. Data was collected through in-depth interviews. The analysis of the findings has shown that individual, social, and environmental factors are preventing some academics from realising their potential capabilities from using the new technologies. It is recommended, therefore, that institutions in the developing countries should look into, and deal with accordingly, the conversion factors that are impacting on the academics’ capabilities when utilising the new technologies.

Developing Information Communication Technologies for the Human Services

Health Information Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-988-5.ch040 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 627-641

Author(s):

Jennifer Martin ◽

Elspeth McKay

Keyword(s):

Design Process ◽

Human Services ◽

New Technologies ◽

Scenario Development ◽

Work Requirement ◽

Standards Of Practice

This chapter introduces a design process for developing useful information communication technologies for the human services. Key to the success of the design process is an in-depth knowledge and understanding of user needs and requirements. The stages involved in the design process are presented in this chapter and include: user and task analysis, persona and scenario development and the establishment of measurable usability goals. A case study illustrates the application of this design process to develop a Web enabled electronic work requirement awareness program (e-WRAP) for people recovering from mental illness seeking employment. The challenge for social workers is to use these new technologies to improve service provision and enhance quality of life without compromising ethical standards of practice; particularly in relation to client confidentiality, privacy and self-determination.

A Comparative Study of ICT Innovation Policy for the Countries Development Perspective

IJID (International Journal on Informatics for Development) ◽

10.14421/ijid.2012.01101 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ayesha Saleem ◽

Kiyohide Higuchi

Keyword(s):

New Technologies ◽

Innovation Policy ◽

Economic Factor ◽

Diffusion Of Information ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Frame Work ◽

High Level

In the globalized environment, the economic growth significantly depends on the countries capacity to develop, to apply new technologies and vice versa. Diffusion of information communication technologies is a global phenomenon. Despite of rapid globalization there are considerable differences between nations in terms of adoption and usage of new technologies. This paper aims to draw together the highly eclectic literature on the diffusion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation in order to know what have been done, highlight the generic issues, relevant to policy and will initiate further research and develop potential opportunities. This paper also highlight the low level and high level income countries data and ICT policies frame work to draw conclusions and some case studies as an example. The objective is to review the finding the social economic factor for diffusion of ICT Innovation to make policy recommendation for the development of the country.

Technology-Assisted Problem Solving for Engineering Education - Advances in Information and Communication Technology Education ◽

Challenges and Trends of TAPS Packages in Enhancing Engineering Education

10.4018/978-1-60566-764-5.ch011 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 158-166

Author(s):

Manjit Singh Sidhu

Keyword(s):

Deep Learning ◽

Human Resources ◽

Engineering Education ◽

Computer Technology ◽

New Technologies ◽

Real Life ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Education Sector ◽

Current Trends ◽

It can be envisaged that the use of multimedia computer technology as replacement, or supplement to, human educators in engineering education would become widespread in the future. Such technology can be employed to demonstrate and correlate real life application and theory thereby promoting deep learning. Interactive courseware for higher learning institutions may be extremely useful where trained human resources in the engineering education sector are limited. This Chapter discusses the current trends of incorporating new technologies with TAPS packages in the teaching of engineering subjects.

Developing Information Communication Technologies for the Human Services

Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-735-5.ch010 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 152-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jennifer Martin ◽

Elspeth McKay

Keyword(s):

Design Process ◽

Human Services ◽

New Technologies ◽

Scenario Development ◽

Work Requirement ◽

Standards Of Practice

This chapter introduces a design process for developing useful information communication technologies for the human services. Key to the success of the design process is an in-depth knowledge and understanding of user needs and requirements. The stages involved in the design process are presented in this chapter and include: user and task analysis, persona and scenario development and the establishment of measurable usability goals. A case study illustrates the application of this design process to develop a Web enabled electronic work requirement awareness program (e-WRAP) for people recovering from mental illness seeking employment. The challenge for social workers is to use these new technologies to improve service provision and enhance quality of life without compromising ethical standards of practice; particularly in relation to client confidentiality, privacy and self-determination.

Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries ◽

Emerging Technologies, Information Provision, and Libraries

10.4018/978-1-7998-8051-6.ch034 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 590-604

Author(s):

Alexious Muunga

Keyword(s):

New Technologies ◽

Emerging Technologies ◽

Information Age ◽

Information Provision ◽

Storage And Retrieval ◽

Present Information ◽

Other Information

The advent of computers and information communication technologies (ICTs) has drastically changed the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of information. Further, information can be accessed through various media as new technologies continue to spring up. Since information can be accessed anywhere as long as one has internet connectivity, this has resulted in many users not using the libraries and other information centers. The decline in the use of libraries is worrying, hence the need to understand how the emerging technologies have changed information provision in the libraries. The chapter addresses challenges that affect the provision of the needed services in the libraries. Finally, alternative services that libraries are adopting in order for them to remain relevant in this information age are outlined. This chapter provides insights on how libraries can continue to play their role as information providers and how they can fit into the present information age.