ICT Support to Those Providing Care to Elderly

2015 ◽  
pp. 397-413
Author(s):  
Efstathios A. Sidiropoulos ◽  
Vasiliki I. Zilidou ◽  
Maria A. Karagianni ◽  
Lazaros I. Ioannidis ◽  
Evangelia D. Romanopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Content Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Ict Training ◽  
Elderly Caregivers

This chapter discusses the training needs of elderlies' caregivers on Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). More precisely it describes the carers' digital skills diversity and efforts which include a broad range of skill and content learning needs. This work is part of the project DISCOVER that aims to develop competencies for EU carers. A thorough analysis of the followed training activities as well as the service and pilot methodology in four European countries is presented. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the existing limitations that carers face in ICT training and propose an efficient model for the establishment of an e-learning system for professional and family elderly caregivers.

scholarly journals Implementation of E-Learning Innovative Technologies in The Process of Studying Foreign Languages by Students of Agrarian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Marina Anatoliivna Bilotserkovets ◽  
◽  
Oksana Yuriivna Gubina ◽  
Oleksandr Mykolaiovych Kobzhev ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Study Results ◽  
E Learning

The article reveals the implementation of innovative e-learning technologies in the process of mastering the discipline “Foreign language in the professional direction” by students of agricultural universities. Actual approaches to teaching humanities require the use of information-communication technologies (ICT) for educational purposes, that allows increasing the volume of educational materials and modernizing it with the help of multimedia presentation tools. The application of information-communication technologies contributes to the students’ mastering of foreign languages knowledge as a tool of communication in a global society and the development of their information competencies. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of the content, structure and objectives of the electronic training course on learning English, German, Ukrainian and Russian as foreign languages for students of the distance learning form of Sumy National Agrarian University. The presented distance learning course is an innovative development exemplar, that provides learners’ study of educational textual, audio and video materials in the mode of independent work with a computer and facilitates regulating the order of interaction of students with a computer. Such interaction contributes to the improvement of the efficiency of the educational process through the introduction of new methods and means of teaching educational materials; stimulates students’ interest in the study of foreign languages through the use of innovative information-communication technologies; responsiveness of the feedback and the possibility of direct consultation with the teacher in the educational environment of the Moodle platform. The analysis of the experimental study results showed predominantly sufficient and high levels of humanitarian knowledge in experimental groups that were trained on the basis of the electronic course in the educational environment of Moodle platform; in contrast to the low and initial levels in the control groups.

Network-Based Continuous Education Opportunities

2014 ◽  
pp. 117-134
Author(s):  
Edita Butrimė ◽  
Vaiva Zuzevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Almost All

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze and present theoretical and empirical findings about the ways that teachers in Higher Education (HE) interpret the role of ICT for their professional development both as teachers in HE and as medical professionals in some cases. Two research questions were formulated: 1) Why is the employment of technologies fully accepted and promoted in almost all aspects of professional activity, but employment of ICT for teaching and learning at HE is not always used to its full potential? 2) What (if any) educational support is needed for university teachers to use available e-learning opportunities for their own development as teachers to a greater extent? Educational support for university teachers to use contemporary information communication technologies and network provisions more effectively for their competence development are presented.

Challenges Facing the Semantic Web and Social Software as Communication Technology Agents in E-Learning Environments

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bolanle A. Olaniran
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Software ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Efficient Information

The semantic web describes the process whereby information content is made available for machine consumption. With increased reliance on information communication technologies, the semantic web promises effective and efficient information acquisition and dissemination of products and services in the global economy, in particular, e-learning. Despite the semantic web’s promises, certain challenges face the realization of these goals. In this paper, the author addresses key challenges, including technological and socio-cultural issues, in addition to discussing specific implications relating to the direction of the semantic web.

University Student Perspectives Towards Distance Mathematics Education in the COVID-19 Process

2022 ◽  
pp. 361-384
Author(s):  
Anıl Burcu Ozyurt Serim
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Private University ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Social Fields ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Education System

E-learning in mathematics education can be an approach that could provide much better learning environments in the pandemic. The COVID-19 cases have started to increase social anxiety and anxiety in many countries around the world. The current COVID-19 pandemic, which affects all countries, causes problems in economic and social fields, especially in education. The rapid growth of information communication technologies has led to the development and spread of the distance education system. Due to COVID-19, teachers and academics had to learn methods of teaching students using online resources, social media technology, and e-learning activities more effectively. The main purpose of this study is to collect students' views on distance education in mathematics lectures. This study will assist the planning and execution of the distance education carried out in universities during the COVID-19 outbreak. The population of this current study includes college students in a private university. The sample consists of 596 university students.

Challenges Facing the Semantic Web and Social Software as Communication Technology Agents in E-Learning Environments

2012 ◽  
pp. 265-278
Author(s):  
Bolanle A. Olaniran
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Software ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Efficient Information

The semantic web describes the process whereby information content is made available for machine consumption. With increased reliance on information communication technologies, the semantic web promises effective and efficient information acquisition and dissemination of products and services in the global economy, in particular, e-learning. Despite the semantic web’s promises, certain challenges face the realization of these goals. In this paper, the author addresses key challenges, including technological and socio-cultural issues, in addition to discussing specific implications relating to the direction of the semantic web.

Students’ Attitudes towards Library Facilities and Information Resources of University Libraries in Tamil Nadu

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Thanuskodi
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

The present century ushered in the knowledge economy whereby information, access to it, and the ability to use it to create new knowledge becomes the single most important skill that individuals need to acquire in order to succeed. The workplace is asking for university graduates who have acquired a stronger intellectual framework for using information for discovery. This calls for a change in the university educational landscape and a pedagogic shift from the closure learning system where students and the teacher communicated and interacted face-to-face to include a new learning system that is virtual, distributed, problem-based, more student-centered, and facilitated by global information networking systems. This is a knowledge-based pedagogy and requires that both students and teaching faculty acquire information seeking and management skills. E-learning, open access to resources, distance education, interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration enhanced by information communication technologies are major developments that are reshaping library services. Consequently, new roles and services have emerged for university librarians. Taking up the characteristics of an electronic information resource, librarians are more “distributed” and play a central role in the teaching/learning programmes of the university: they serve as consultants in information resources management and coordinate information technology applications; they provide instructions on research methods and other areas that deal with incorporating information communication technologies into learning, and are more actively involved in providing information instructional programmes to both faculty and students. The present study evaluates the use of library facilities and information resources in university libraries in Tamil Nadu. A survey of 518 students from 5 universities in Tamil Nadu was conducted through a set of questionnaires. The collected data covers the use of library resources, services, (e.g. reference services, photocopying services), etc. The chapter concludes that the main intention for the use of libraries has been the academic interest of the students.

Current Use and Attitude Towards Learning Management Systems (LMS) in Turkish Universities

2019 ◽  
pp. 278-288
Author(s):  
Ulas Akkucuk ◽  
Selen Balkaya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Revolutionary Change ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
And Training

Nowadays, online learning has become a phenomenon and many believe that e-learning can be the next revolutionary change in education. E-learning is a way of learning supported by information communication technologies (ICT) that makes it possible to deliver education and training to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Learning management system (LMS) applications are software applications for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of e-learning courses and programs. With the advancement of technology in general, LMS applications are increasingly becoming the preferred method for learning among students, teachers and others. LMS applications enable university students and teachers to benefit from today's technology in their learning process. LMS applications will play a major role in education, and technology will get stronger with effective usage of LMS applications. Therefore, defining the current situation in Turkey about LMS applications usage and factors affecting adoption of LMS applications are important for future LMS design and management.

Network-Based Continuous Education Opportunities

2016 ◽  
pp. 1079-1096
Author(s):  
Edita Butrimė ◽  
Vaiva Zuzevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Almost All

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze and present theoretical and empirical findings about the ways that teachers in Higher Education (HE) interpret the role of ICT for their professional development both as teachers in HE and as medical professionals in some cases. Two research questions were formulated: 1) Why is the employment of technologies fully accepted and promoted in almost all aspects of professional activity, but employment of ICT for teaching and learning at HE is not always used to its full potential? 2) What (if any) educational support is needed for university teachers to use available e-learning opportunities for their own development as teachers to a greater extent? Educational support for university teachers to use contemporary information communication technologies and network provisions more effectively for their competence development are presented.

Network-Based Continuous Education Opportunities

2016 ◽  
pp. 1111-1128
Author(s):  
Edita Butrimė ◽  
Vaiva Zuzevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Almost All

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze and present theoretical and empirical findings about the ways that teachers in Higher Education (HE) interpret the role of ICT for their professional development both as teachers in HE and as medical professionals in some cases. Two research questions were formulated: 1) Why is the employment of technologies fully accepted and promoted in almost all aspects of professional activity, but employment of ICT for teaching and learning at HE is not always used to its full potential? 2) What (if any) educational support is needed for university teachers to use available e-learning opportunities for their own development as teachers to a greater extent? Educational support for university teachers to use contemporary information communication technologies and network provisions more effectively for their competence development are presented.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES AFFECTING USE OF I.C.T BY SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF TSAVO SECURITIES LTD

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Elnorah Maghanga
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Ict Training ◽  
Ict Security ◽  
Ict Policy

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to underscore the challenges faced by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in using Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in the case of Tsavo Securities Ltd.Methodology: A descriptive case study design was used in this study and the population (32 employees) constituted all the employees appearing on the employment register. A sample of 50% (16) was selected from the population. A self-report questionnaire was the data collection tool used in this study. The data was analyzed by use of inferential statistics and presented using graphs and charts.Results: Findings in this study indicate that inadequate funds and costs of acquiring hardware and software, inadequate training, lack of an ICT policy and poor ICT security were fundamental challenges facing SMEs in Kenya. Benefits accruing to SMEs from the use of ICT were competitive advantage, local expansion and cost saving.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The researcher concluded that the above challenges affected the use of ICT use by SMEs. Consequently, the researcher suggested several solutions to curb these challenges. The deepening of the local SME financial market was advocated for to curb the challenge of finance. In addition, the introduction of an ICT policy was advocated for. Training needs needed to be addressed by the introduction of government sponsored ICT training initiatives. The study recommended an investigation into the causal relationship between ICT use and financial performance.

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