Mitigating Ethno-Cultural Differences

Learning Process ◽

Research Process ◽

Cultural Norms ◽

Community engagement is necessary for the success and sustainability of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) projects. To ensure active participation of community, researchers need to understand and adhere to the local cultural norms and adapt in the lifestyle of people. These cultural norms are mainly unwritten and implicit in nature. Hence the researchers spend maximum time of their field visits in observing and developing understanding of the community's life. In our long-term partnership with the indigenous Penan community of Long Lamai in Malaysian Borneo, we co-developed written guidelines for researchers and visitors. The researchers demonstrated their interest in aligning research process to the community's cultural values, however norm internalisation and development of associated behaviour is still a challenging. The written guidelines are yet only one of the attempts to the practices of community researchers' engagement and we are refining our methodology to enhance the researchers' learning process.

Design Solutions for User-Centric Information Systems - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

Mitigating Ethno-Cultural Differences

10.4018/978-1-5225-1944-7.ch009 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 162-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hasnain Falak ◽

Tariq Zaman

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Cultural Differences ◽

Learning Process ◽

Research Process ◽

Cultural Norms ◽

Enhancing the roles of information and communication technologies in doctoral research processes

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education ◽

10.1186/s41239-020-00212-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sarah J. Stein ◽

Kwong Nui Sim

Keyword(s):

Thematic Analysis ◽

Research Process ◽

Formal Learning ◽

Doctoral Study ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Doctoral Research ◽

The People ◽

Abstract While information and communication technologies (ICT) are prominent in educational practices at most levels of formal learning, there is relatively little known about the skills and understandings that underlie their effective and efficient use in research higher degree settings. This project aimed to identify doctoral supervisors’ and students’ perceptions of their roles in using ICT. Data were gathered through participative drawing and individual discussion sessions. Participants included 11 students and two supervisors from two New Zealand universities. Focus of the thematic analysis was on the views expressed by students about their ideas, practices and beliefs, in relation to their drawings. The major finding was that individuals hold assumptions and expectations about ICT and their use; they make judgements and take action based on those expectations and assumptions. Knowing about ICT and knowing about research processes separately form only part of the work of doctoral study. Just as supervision cannot be considered independently of the research project and the student involved, ICT skills and the use of ICT cannot be considered in the absence of the people and the project. What is more important in terms of facilitating the doctoral research process is students getting their “flow” right. This indicates a need to provide explicit support to enable students to embed ICT within their own research processes.

Exploring Possibilities for Transforming Established Subscription-based Scientific Journals into Open Access Journals

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.3414/me16-05-0010 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 55 (06) ◽

pp. 481-487 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Stefanie Kuballa ◽

Mareike Schulze ◽

Claudia Böhm ◽

Olaf Gefeller ◽

Jan Haaf ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Open Access Publishing ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Open Access Journals ◽

Important Approach ◽

International Research Project

SummaryBackground: Based on today‘s information and communication technologies the open access paradigm has become an important approach for adequately communicating new scientific knowledge.Objectives: Summarizing the present situa -tion for journal transformation. Presenting criteria for adequate transformation as well as a specific approach for it. Describing our exemplary implementation of such a journal transformation.Methods: Studying the respective literature as well as discussing this topic in various discussion groups and meetings (primarily of editors and publishers, but also of authors and readers), with long term experience as editors and /or publishers of scientific publications as prerequisite.Results: There is a clear will, particularly of political and funding organizations, towards open access publishing. In spite of this, there is still a large amount of scientific knowl edge, being communicated through subscription-based journals. For successfully transforming such journals into open access, sixteen criteria for a goal-oriented, stepwise, sustainable, and fair transformation are suggested. The Tandem Model as transformation approach is introduced. Our exemplary implementation is done in the Trans-O-MIM project. It is exploring strategies, models and evaluation metrics for journal transforma tion. As instance the journal Methods of Information in Medicine will apply the Tandem Model from 2017 onwards.Conclusions: Within Trans-O-MIM we will reach at least nine of the sixteen criteria for adequate transformation. It was positive to implement Trans-O-MIM as international research project. After first steps for transforming Methods have successfully been made, challenges will remain, among others, in identifying appropriate incentives for open access publishing in order to support its transformation.

PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALITAS PENGAJAR AGAMA DI ERA DIGITAL MENYONGSONG REVOLUSI 4.0 (Suatu Tinjauan PAK dalam Perspektif Pedagogik Kritis)

INSTITUTIO:JURNAL PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN ◽

10.51689/it.v5i2.161 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Wem. David. Rindengan

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Social Order ◽

Social Facts ◽

Global Responsibility ◽

The Face ◽

Contemporary Education ◽

New Social Order

This paper is a critique of the traditional pedagogic in education using the critical pedagogic concept formulated by George. S. Counts. Critical pedagogic seeks to view the need for a new social society that can cope with various distributions and regulatory needs through education. In the educational world the teacher's role in the school is an active cultural bearer instead of teaching a passive culture. In the context of religious teachers in this regard, will deal with methods of educating that must conform to the development of science and technology. Teacher/lecturer is the creator of the learning process is required to further improve professionalism so as to create a learning society that thinks past the boundaries of kinship, thinking to create a better future. A critical pedagogic concept formulated by George. S. Counts, referred to as "the necessity of a new social order" in the context of the contemporary education are religious teachers/lecturers need to get out of the face of the slave mentality, and consciously raise strength to gain the influence of reaching for power to Can do great goals in caring for mankind, and increase the sense of global responsibility. The authors realize that the learning process based on information and communication technology in Indonesia is not optimal but religious teachers should not only stop the understanding on social facts but then on social actions that can change Social reality becomes a new social order, which is professional religious teachers in the use of information and communication technologies. Keywords: traditional pedagogic, critical pedagogic, professionality, new Social Society order, Global

Using Modern Information and Communication Technologies to Support the Access to Cultural Values

Journal of System and Management Sciences ◽

10.33168/jsms.2020.0201 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Cultural Values ◽

Modern Information

Cognitive Environment at “Bansko Cultural Heritage Promotion Center”

Visual Studies ◽

10.54664/wryr3921 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ivelin Nenov

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Values ◽

New Technologies ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Cognitive Environment ◽

The Impact

The present research is based on “Methodics for Preservation and Promotion of the Cultural Heritage with Artistic Interactions and Educational Impacts through Information and Communication Technologies (Nenov 2019), and the application of “the possibilities to promote cultural heritage with artistic interactions and educational impacts through the application of modern information and communication technologies (ICT), applying an interdisciplinary analysis of the scientific information for the cultural heritage sites” (Nenov 2019). Analysis of the activities for preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage has been made in the context of the concept, prepared by author team headed by architect Nenov – “Concept for activities for revitalization of the tourist attractions for promotion of intangible cultural heritage sites, under category “national” significance in the town of Bansko. (Nenov 2019a). The concept explores the impact of the environment in the “House of Arts Bansko” and the prerequisites for its reconstruction in “Cultural Heritage Promotion Center”. The applicability of notions, such as “cognition”, “cognitive architecture”, “interpretation of the cultural heritage”, “media façade”, educational “STEM” method and “authentic artistic interactions”, related to the research, is being analyzed as new approach for preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage. The significance of the interpretation of the cultural heritage in the context of ICT capabilities for the promotion of tangible and intangible cultural values is substantiated. Present examples for application of the Augmented reality (AR) are examined. The study presents the “possibilities for interpretation of the cultural heritage through visual research with information and communication technologies (ICT) in a real “in situ” and museum environment in the context of the cultural heritage sites and using the cited methodics, which was introduced in the dissertation “Conservation of the cultural heritage of Bulgaria in the context of the synthesis of architecture and fine arts “(Nenov 2016–2019). The possibilities for building cognitive environment are explored in the context of introduction of new technologies and good practices for popularization of the cultural heritage.

Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research and Action Learning - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

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

10.4018/978-1-5225-2642-1.ch006 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 97-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leilani Goosen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Action Research ◽

Community Engagement ◽

Formal Education ◽

Learning And Development ◽

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.

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 ◽

Learning Process ◽

World Wide ◽

The Internet ◽

The World ◽

The Future ◽

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.

International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering Science & IT (iJES) ◽

Montessori Method and ICTs

10.3991/ijes.v4i1.5481 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 25 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Athanasios Drigas ◽

Eugenia Gkeka

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Information Society ◽

The Body ◽

Children’S Learning ◽

Montessori Method ◽

Contemporary Education ◽

Stimulation Of

This article bridges the gap between the Montessori Method and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in contemporary education. It reviews recent research works which recall the Montessori philosophy, principles and didactical tools applying to today’s computers and supporting technologies in children’s learning process. This article reviews how important the stimulation of human senses in the learning process is, as well as the development of Montessori materials using the body and the hand in particular, all according to the Montessori Method along with recent researches over ICTs. Montessori Method within information society age acquires new perspectives, new functionality and new efficacy.

Revisiting the Nexus between Digital Economy and Economic Prosperity: Evidence from a Comparative Analysis

Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy ◽

10.18080/jtde.v9n2.384 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 69-90

Author(s):

Nidhal Mgadmi ◽

Wajdi Moussa ◽

Azza Béjaoui ◽

Tarek Sadraoui ◽

Afef Guachaoui

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Digital Economy ◽

Economic Prosperity ◽

Short And Long Term ◽

New Institutions

In this paper, we try to investigate the contribution of digitalization on economic growth in both developed and developing countries over the period 1990-2020. For this end, different econometric tools are applied on a panel dataset. Overall, we show that the digital technologies seem to significantly and positively affect economic growth in both groups of countries. The digitalization impact level tends to differ across countries. Our empirical results also display that the short- and long-term relationship between information and communication technologies and economic growth is well documented. Such results can be useful for policymakers to enhance the digital economy and provide novel channels to develop adequate policies and promote new institutions. So, benefits from digitalization can lead to realize substantial economic growth.