Minorities and the Digital Divide

Information and communication technologies (ICT) such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, and computers have become an integral part of America’s entertainment, communication, and information culture. Since the mid-1990s, ICT has become prevalent in middle- and upper-class American households. Companies and government agencies are increasingly offering products, services, and information online. Educational institutions are integrating ICT in their curriculum and are offering courses from a distance.

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The Web as a Learning Environment for Kids

Distance Learning Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-878289-80-3.ch013 ◽

2000 ◽

pp. 166-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sherif Kamel

Keyword(s):

World Wide Web ◽

Human Resources ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Learning Process ◽

World Wide ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

The Internet ◽

The World ◽

The Future ◽

Information And Communication

The Internet and the World Wide Web are demonstrating the growing influence of information and communication technologies in various aspects of the economy. Regardless of the barriers of time and distance, newly introduced information highways are linking the world countries together, their societies and cultures contributing effectively to globalization. One of the growing trends in societal development and growth is investment in people. Therefore, the learning process is a priority issue that information and communication technologies are serving trying to upgrade and leverage human resources to become more competitive as we approach the 21st century with all its challenges and opportunities. This chapter covers an initiative that was launched in Egypt in 1997 that targets the investment of Egypt’s young generation, the kids of the present and the leaders of the future. This initiative is part of a national plan that aims at leveraging the capacities of Egypt’s human resources. The focus of the chapter will be the learning process, the Internet and the presence of the first Egyptian Web site for children on the Internet “Little Horus.” With the introduction of the Internet since 1993 in Egypt, today there are around 250,000 Internet subscribers, among which are a growing community of schools, teachers and children. As the Internet grows in magnitude and capacity, perceived to reach over one million subscribers in the coming five years with an estimated 20 percent under the age of 16, the Internet and the World Wide Web could play an active role in the education process in Egypt. The chapter, therefore, will demonstrate the “Little Horus” initiative, the steps that were achieved so far, the plan for the future and the building blocks that represented the critical success factors for the realization of this initiative with relatively modest resources.

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Collaboration Among Multicultural Virtual Teams

Encyclopedia of Distance Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-555-9.ch037 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 256-263

Author(s):

Kursat Cagiltay ◽

Barbara A. Bichelmeyer ◽

Michael A. Evans ◽

Trena M. Paulus ◽

Jae Soon An

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Virtual Teams ◽

World Wide ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Tools ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Problem Solve ◽

E Mail

Due to the increasingly widespread use of various information and communication technologies (ICT), individuals from different countries and cultures are able to learn and work collaboratively in virtual environments (Mowshowitz, 1997). Electronic communication tools, such as chat, e-mail, and the World Wide Web, now make it possible for students and employees to communicate and problem solve with colleagues irrespective of geographical location (Scott, 2000).

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Application of E-Government Principles in Anti-Corruption Framework

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Digital Governance and E-Government Principles Applied to Public Procurement ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2203-4.ch003 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 56-74

Author(s):

Arjun Neupane ◽

Jeffrey Soar ◽

Kishor Vaidya ◽

Sunil Aryal

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Significant Role ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Evidence Based ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Ict Tools

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) plays a significant role in the economic, technological and social progression of a country. Corruption in government agencies and institutions is a serious problem in many countries in the world, especially in under-developed and developing countries. The use of ICT tools such as e-governance can help to reduce corruption. In this chapter, the authors discussed the application of e-government principles to mitigate corruption. Based on the available literature, this study identified some potential elements of e-government, which are currently practised around the world and how they are interrelated to fight against corruption. Finally, the authors present an evidence-based e-government anti-corruption framework.

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Knowledge Management is Why E-Government Exists

Digital Technology Advancements in Knowledge Management - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-6792-0.ch012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 217-238

Author(s):

Idongesit Williams

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Perceived Knowledge ◽

Government Services ◽

Management Processes ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication

There are many countries in the world where e-government services are underdeveloped. In e-government literature, numerous reasons are attributed to the failures in the implementation of e-government services. A reason often overlooked is the fact that government agencies may not see the value of existing ICTs to the current knowledge management processes supporting the delivery of government services. In this chapter, the Mobilization-Decision theory is used to explain how the perceived knowledge management value that can be enabled using information and communication technologies resulted in the implementation of e-government services in Europe.

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E-Mail as a Teaching Supplement in Tunisia

Global Information Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-939-7.ch162 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 2223-2231

Author(s):

Mohamed El El Louadi

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Emerging Countries ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Knowledge Dissemination ◽

Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Mail ◽

The Web

Learning and knowledge dissemination using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is becoming increasingly prevalent in schools and universities around the world. Most institutions of higher learning now invest heavily in technologies such as the web and e-mail for students, staff, and faculty. ICT use is set to rise in emerging countries eager to move towards an “information society” where learning and knowledge are accessible to all.

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Reference Services in Digital Environment

Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-879-6.ch042 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 412-420

Author(s):

Wan Ab. Kadir Wan Dollah ◽

Diljit Singh

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Reference Services ◽

Digital Reference ◽

Digital Reference Services ◽

The World ◽

Technological Developments ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Mail

Information and communication technologies have been used to assist in various functions of library and information units. Digital reference services that is becoming widely available especially in academic libraries and public libraries around the world provide assistance to remote users especially through e-mail format. This chapter clarifies the concept, format and background of digital reference services. It also focuses on issues, trends and challenges in digital reference services, besides discussing on technological developments in digital reference services. The benefits and limitations of the services are also highlighted in this chapter.

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Learning Management Systems through Moodle and Google Classroom for Education

Advances in Research ◽

10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030249 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 32-37

Author(s):

Sempavalan Vasanth ◽

C. S. Sumathi

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Classroom Learning ◽

The World ◽

Teachers And Students ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Learning ◽

Learning Platforms ◽

Giving Feedback

Information and Communication Technologies have become more prevalent in the last few years and has made a great impact on society. Worldwide, a lot of education programs offer new forms of education that are frequently supported by information and communication technology (ICT) to cater to young minds. E-learning in particular has been adopted by educational institutions all over the world and it is being used as a part of “blended learning” where it is incorporated into systems along with traditional classroom learning. Nowadays, it has become more relevant than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic that the world is facing. Although these systems differ from classroom learning, they allow easy communication among teachers and students at any time necessary and provide an entire repository for students to use. For teachers, it acts as an environment for creating courses, assignments, giving feedback and grading students. In this paper, two such E-learning platforms namely Moodle and Google Classroom are compared and contrasted based on their usability and simplicity.

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E-Mail as a Teaching Supplement in Tunisia

Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-575-7.ch048 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 275-281

Author(s):

Mohamed El Louadi

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Emerging Countries ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Knowledge Dissemination ◽

Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Mail ◽

The Web

Learning and knowledge dissemination using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is becoming increasingly prevalent in schools and universities around the world. Most institutions of higher learning now invest heavily in technologies such as the web and e-mail for students, staff, and faculty. ICT use is set to rise in emerging countries eager to move towards an “information society” where learning and knowledge are accessible to all.

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O Emprego do e-Mail e do Facebook na Educação a Distância com Base nas Percepções de Alunos e Egressos

EAD em FOCO ◽

10.18264/eadf.v5i3.277 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Thaís Tenório ◽

Taís Rodrigues Marques ◽

Nívia Patterson ◽

André Tenório

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Communication Tools ◽

The Social ◽

Perceptions Of Students ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Learning ◽

The Subject ◽

E Mail

E-mail e Facebook são ferramentas de comunicação bastante difundidas. Todavia, a despeito da popularidade, o uso na educação a distância contemporânea parece não explorar todo o potencial delas. Um questionário sobre o tema revelou as percepções de 50 alunos ou egressos de cursos a distância, todos profissionais da rede pública municipal de educação de Maricá. E-mails eram usados constantemente para diferentes finalidades em cursos a distância, mesmo quando havia a alternativa do correio de mensagens disponível nos ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem. Os participantes percebiam o e-mail como um recurso facilitador da aprendizagem. Mas, na prática, utilizavam-no para trocar informações básicas, sobretudo, sanar com o tutor dúvidas sobre assuntos de secretaria e buscar informações sobre avaliações. Todos também haviam empregado o Facebook para fins educativos, mas somente três em cursos a distância. Para a maioria, ele era um recurso facilitador dos estudos, usado frequentemente para comunicação, debate de conteúdos ou esclarecimento de dúvidas. Os pesquisados gostariam de usar a rede social em cursos a distância por confiarem em sua potencialidade para facilitar a comunicação, conhecer e encontrar colegas e promover a interação. Tanto o e-mail quanto o Facebook podem ser mais bem aproveitados para a aprendizagem a distância. Palavras-chave: Tecnologias de informação e comunicação; Aprendizagem; E-mail; Facebook. The Use of e-Mail and Facebook in e-Learning According to Perceptions of Students and GraduatesAbstract E-mail and Facebook are widespread communication tools. However, despite the popularity, the use in e-learning does not seem to explore all potential of the tools. A questionnaire on the subject helped identify the perceptions of fifty students or graduates of e-learning courses, all professionals of public educational institutions of Maricá. E-mails were constantly employed for different purposes in e-learning courses even when messages of virtual learning environments were available. Participants perceived the e-mail as a resource facilitator of learning. But, in practice, it was used to exchange basic information, especially, ask questions about administrative matters to the tutor and seek information about tests. All subjects had used Facebook for educational purposes, but only three in e-learning courses. For most, it was a resource facilitator of studies, often used for communication, content debate or answer doubts. Subjects would like to use the social network in e-learning because they believed in its potential to facilitate communication, to know and meet classmates and to promote interaction. E-mail and Facebook can be better used in the e-learning.Keywords: Information and communication technologies; Learning; E-mail; Facebook.

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