Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

Acknowledging the Distance Learner

2013 ◽  
pp. 242-254
Author(s):  
Trish Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Distance Learner ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

The growth of e-learning, particularly distance learning via e-learning, is widely recognised as a significant factor influencing higher education in the 21st century. The rapid and ongoing uptake of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for teaching and learning, along with the recognition that increased student engagement can lead to more effective learning, is changing the way in which teaching and learning occurs in universities. This chapter suggests that the distance learner is frequently overlooked in the current climate when it comes to consideration of student needs and that current applications of ICT for distance learning raises questions about the quality of their learning experience. The chapter discusses the role of the student voice in understanding and addressing students’ needs in relation to the quality of their learning experience and suggests that greater attention needs to be paid to the distinct voice of the distance education student. The chapter provides some methodologies for collecting the student’s voice and gives consideration to how addressing the distance learners’ voice to enhance their learning experience might be most effectively accomplished.

scholarly journals ICTs and Music in Sensory and Motor Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theodorou ◽  
Athanasios Drigas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Motor Disabilities ◽  
Information And Communication

<strong>With the advent of technology, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential for the improving of the quality of life of learners with Sensory and Motor disabilities. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which deal with the two important issues in the field of ICT’s, music and special education. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.</strong>

scholarly journals Kuis Kihajar Sebagai Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Televisi dan Internet

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 378
Author(s):  
Oos M Anwas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Times ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 terutama dari aspek: karakteristik Kuis Kihajar dan proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 pada Juli s.d. Oktober 2013. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder serta pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pengelola dan peserta Kuis. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa karakteristik Kuis Kihajar sangat menarik karena setiap bulannya tidak hanya menambah peserta baru tetapi lebih dari setengahnya peserta lama tetap setia mengikuti kuis ini. Peserta kuis tidak sekedar membuka web atau mengirim sms, tetapi mengerjakan soal hingga rata-rata mencapai 44 soal setiap kali mengaksesnya. Proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar, antara lain: mudah, menyenangkan, menuntut penggunaan berbagai sumber belajar, fleksibel, serta menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (televisi, SMS, dan internet) yang sesuai dengan tren tuntutan zaman. Model Kuis Kihajar juga secara bertahap dapat mendorong terwujudnya budaya baru dalam memanfaatkan TIK sebagai media pembelajaran guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kualitas hidup. Kata kunci: Kuis Kihajar, media pembelajaran, media televisi, media internet Abstract: This study aimed to determine the implementation of Kihajar Quiz 2013 mainly from aspects: characteristics and the learning process. This study used a descriptive method. Research conducted on the implementation of Kihajar Quiz from July 2013 until October 2013. Data collected through secondary data as well as observations and interviews with organizers and quiz participants. The analysis of the data found that the characteristics Kihajar Quiz very interesting because every month not only add new participants but more than half of the previous participants remained faithful with the quiz. Participants do not just open a web quiz or sent sms, but work on the problems to reach an average of 44 questions each access. The learning process in Kihajar Quiz, among others: easy, fun, demanding the use of a variety of learning resources, fleksibel, as well as the use of information and communication technologies (television, SMS, and internet) in accordance with the trend of the demands of the times. Kihajar Quiz Model gradually promote the establishment of a new culture in is using ICT as a learning medium to improve the ability and quality of life. Keywords : Kihajar quiz, instructional media, television, internet

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ON QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

PRIMO ASPECTU ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Elena A. GORBASHKO ◽  
Natalia Sh. VATOLKINA
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Digital transformation of society and economy led to the rapid spread of information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education, which became a new driver of development for global education and for the emergence of the phenomena of e-learning and blended learning, introduction of new types of educational resources, and increased diversity of information and communication technologies in higher education, which also led to a rise in the number of publications in this field. The article considers the essence and offers a classification of technical tools of e-learning. The authors conducted a comparative analysis of approaches to the formation of models of quality of electronic services and information technologies, as well as specific models of e-learning quality. This allowed the authors to propose a model of e-learning quality and determine the set of consumer properties of e-learning technology. The reported study was funded by RFBR, project number 20-010-00571 "The Impact of Digital Transformation on Improving the Quality and Innovation of Services".

scholarly journals Information and communication technologies and quality of life in home confinement: Development and validation of the TICO scale

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241948
Author(s):  
José Antonio García del Castillo-Rodríguez ◽  
Irene Ramos-Soler ◽  
Carmen López-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Quiles-Soler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Psychometric Studies ◽  
Psychometric Quality

The mandatory home confinement of the Spanish population, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a unique opportunity to study the use and influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in people’s perception of quality of life during this exceptional situation. This article adapts and validates a psychometric scale designed to identify and measure the main dimensions of the Quality of Life construct perceived through ICT use. To this end, an exploratory and transversal study has been carried out in Spain on a sample of 2,346 participants. Data processing has been carried out with SPSS and EQS. The results provide evidence of the reliability and psychometric quality on the scale, which exhibits adequate consistency that facilitates its application. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a hierarchical model of three correlated factors that account for the dimensions “Satisfaction with life”, “Emotional support” and “Social support”, which have enough correlation to measure the personal perception of quality of life associated with ICT use and are consistent with previous psychometric studies. The results of the TICO scale indicate that more than 70% of the sample feel ICT have united their family during home confinement and more than 45% experience happy feelings when they use ICT. In home confinement, ICT use has improved users’ quality of life, mainly their satisfaction with life and social and family support.

scholarly journals Situación de extrema diversidad y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. Intervención en una unidad con pacientes residentes

2006 ◽  
pp. a068
Author(s):  
Francisca Negre Bennasar ◽  
Sebastià Verger Gelabert ◽  
David Abarca Cstro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Made In

Este artículo describe la intervención realizada en la Unidad de Semicríticos del Hospital Son Dureta y mediante un convenio con la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares, centrándose en la descripción de la utilización de las TIC’s como recurso para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes en situación de extrema diversidad residentes en la Unidad.AbstractThis article describes the intervention made in the Son Dureta Hospital’s Semicritical Unit by means of an agreement with the Faculty of Education of the University of the Balearic Islands.The article is based on the description of how useful the TIC’s (Information and Communication Technologies) are as a resource to improve the extreme diversity resident patient’s quality of life in the Unit.

scholarly journals Model Pengembangan Pendidikan Pesantren Muhammadiyah Boarding School Jombang

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
Furqon ◽  
Dr. Isa Anshori, M.SI
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Factor Endowments ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Subject

This research aims to understand about the education developing model of MuhammadiyahBoarding School Jombang, factor endowments and a barrier, as well as the efforts of addressing and resolving the various obstacles. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenology approach to the subject: caregivers, ustadz – ustadzah and director ofMuhammadiyah Boarding School Jombang. This research uses data collection techniques of observation, interview, and document. Whereas the data collected is analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data display and take conclusion. The results showed that the education developing model of Muhammadiyah Boarding School Jombang combines educational systemof formal education by using ekspositori strategies, inquiry, CTL,as well as evaluation system formative and summative. In this boarding schools utilizes information and communication technologies as a means of supporting education and quality of ustadz- ustadzahin accordance with the field of their education, barriers in these boarding schools is the lack of ustadz – ustadzah qualified and competent in their field, not the lack of adequate facilities and infrastructure, and lack of funding there are various attempts are made to overcome these obstacles include: improving the quality of human resources (ustadz – ustadzah), searching for ustadz – ustadzah that corresponds to the field of education, to improve the existing infrastructure as well as cooperation with communities and agencies for the provision of infrastructure and the provision of funds.

scholarly journals Insomnia and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elderly People: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Salvemini ◽  
Grazia D’Onofrio ◽  
Filomena Ciccone ◽  
Antonella Greco ◽  
Anita Tullio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Information And Communication

Background: Insomnia seems to be related to disability, risk of injury, metabolic syndrome, risk for cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, depression and impaired quality of life. Objectives: The goals in this paper was (1) to keep track of technological concepts and approaches to improve insomnia in elderly people, and (2) to define the effect that information and communication technologies (ICT) is having on patients’ care. Design: A systematic review was conducted from existing literature. Our selection criteria included: (1) age ≥ 60 years; (2) diagnosis of insomnia with the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-II), (3) CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy insomnia), (4) use of technological tools, and (5) associations between insomnia-related variables and indices of disability, quality of life, and global clinical assessments. Data analysis: 11 articles were included. An inductive content analysis was used for data extraction. Results: Our review revealed any technological systems that could purportedly rehabilitate elderly patients with insomnia. Three categories of research were identified from the review: (1) Internet Deliver-CBTi, (2) virtual coaches, and (3) sleep technologies. Conclusions: The potential for ICT to support insomnia care at home can improve the quality of life for families and reduce health care costs and premature institutional care.

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