From Learning Management Systems to a Social Learning Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Suleiman Ali Alsaif ◽  
Alice S. Li ◽  
Ben Soh ◽  
Mohammed A. AlZain ◽  
Mehedi Masud
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology Specialists

Since the advances in information and communication technologies, educational technology has been a priority research topic for academics, technology specialists and educational system developers. The objective of the study in this article is to evaluate the current learning systems and to shed the light on applications of social networking sites in higher education environment. To this end, the authors review the available alternative learning models with a view to achieving the most appropriate comprehensive and integral learning model. This article explores and compares the current advanced web-based educational services. It then demonstrates and discourses on the available Web 2.0 tools and social networking applications that can be used to foster learning activities and informal learning environments.

Combating the Exploitation of Children in Cyberspace

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-67
Author(s):  
Amar Yasser El-Bably
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Fast Rate ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have developed at an increasingly fast rate over the last two decades. Recent rapid advances in ICTs have provided both children and adults with benefits and opportunities in terms of socialization, education, and entertainment. In particular, the development of ICTs has provided children and adolescents using the internet and associated technologies with new spaces to interact and form social relationships with others, such as chatrooms, peer-to-peer (P2P) websites, and social networking sites.

Understanding the Landscape of Online Deception

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-66
Author(s):  
Hicham Hage ◽  
Esma Aïmeur ◽  
Amel Guedidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fake News ◽  
New Information ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Online Deception ◽  
Major Factors

While fake and distorted information has been part of our history, new information and communication technologies tremendously increased its reach and proliferation speed. Indeed, in current days, fake news has become a global issue, prompting reactions from both researchers and legislators in an attempt to solve this problem. However, fake news and misinformation are part of the larger landscape of online deception. Specifically, the purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of online deception to better frame and understand the problem of fake news. In detail, this chapter offers a brief introduction to social networking sites, highlights the major factors that render individuals more susceptible to manipulation and deception, detail common manipulation and deception techniques and how they are actively used in online attacks as well as their common countermeasures. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the double role or artificial intelligence in countering as well as creating fake news.

Understanding the Landscape of Online Deception

2020 ◽  
pp. 290-317
Author(s):  
Hicham Hage ◽  
Esma Aïmeur ◽  
Amel Guedidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fake News ◽  
New Information ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Online Deception ◽  
Major Factors

While fake and distorted information has been part of our history, new information and communication technologies tremendously increased its reach and proliferation speed. Indeed, in current days, fake news has become a global issue, prompting reactions from both researchers and legislators in an attempt to solve this problem. However, fake news and misinformation are part of the larger landscape of online deception. Specifically, the purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of online deception to better frame and understand the problem of fake news. In detail, this chapter offers a brief introduction to social networking sites, highlights the major factors that render individuals more susceptible to manipulation and deception, detail common manipulation and deception techniques and how they are actively used in online attacks as well as their common countermeasures. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the double role or artificial intelligence in countering as well as creating fake news.

THE „CLOUDY“ CLASSROOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-352
Author(s):  
Atanaska Peneva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Cloud Technologies

The report presents the author’s experience in integrating modern ICT technologies in the process of teaching and learning in school. The emphasis is on the use of mobile devices and the integration of cloud technologies in schools. As an ICT teacher, the author provides some practical guidelines on how to apply innovation. The generation of 7 screens does not know a world without digital technologies and mobile communications. The discrepancy between the expectations of the digital generation and the reality in our schools is in terms of the information and communication technologies (ICT) used in them and the didactic models. Adolescents, when they find themselves in an environment that does not meet their expectations, are demotivated and redirect their attention to other objects and goals and stop being active in class. The use of the so-called. „Cloud“ technologies will significantly increase the interest and retention of students. The modern approach to building information systems is focused on developing solutions in which the collection, input and output of information is carried out through WEB-based applications or platforms.

scholarly journals A Web-Based Tourist Decision Support System for Agra City

2011 ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Sunil Pratap Singh ◽  
Jitendra Sharma ◽  
Preetvanti Singh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Support System ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Agra City

In the last decade the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have boomed in many sectors, such as business, education, commerce and have profound implications for the tourism industry. They are being used extensively in a great variety of functions and count innumerable applications. Among these, Decision Support System (DSS) plays a fundamental role for their capacity to give tourist managing their tours and to base all the decisions concerning to queries on the climate, road conditions, cultural aspects, lodging, health facilities, banking, etc. of the location to be visited on sound and rational bases. In the present paper, a Web-Based Tourist Decision Support System (WTDSS) for Agra City has been developed that allows the traveling community to find their route in city and ask for information about sights, accommodations and other places of interest which are near by to him to improve the convenience, safety and efficiency of travel.

The WAVE Platform

2013 ◽  
pp. 267-282
Author(s):  
Deirdre Lee ◽  
Yojana Priya Menda ◽  
Vassilios Peristeras ◽  
David Price
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Decision Processes ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Public Debates ◽  
Information And Communication

The growth of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) offers governments advanced methods for providing services and governing their constituency. eGovernment research aims to provide the models, technologies, and tools for more effective and efficient public administration systems as well as more participatory decision processes. In particular, eParticipation opens up greater opportunities for consultation and dialogue between government and citizens. Many governments have embraced eParticipation by setting up websites that allow citizens to contribute and have their say on particular issues. Although these sites make use of some of the latest ICT and Web 2.0 technologies, the uptake and sustained usage by citizens is still relatively low. Additionally, when users do participate, there is the issue of how the numerous contributions can be effectively processed and analysed, to avoid the inevitable information overload created by thousands of unstructured comments. The WAVE platform addresses what the authors see as the main barriers to the uptake of eParticipation websites by adopting a holistic and sustained approach of engaging users to participate in public debates. The WAVE platform incorporates argument visualisation, social networking, and Web 2.0 techniques to facilitate users participating in structured visual debates in a community environment.

A Pliant-Based Software Tool for Courseware Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Marcus Vinicius dos Santos ◽  
Isaac Woungang ◽  
Moses Nyongwa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Universal Usability ◽  
New Information ◽  
Learning Capabilities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

The increasing importance of e-learning has been a boosting element for the emergence of Internet-based educational tools. As we move into the information age, tremendous efforts are made in the development of new information and communication technologies for educational purposes. The ultimate goal is to facilitate e-learning methodologies and acquisition. The chapter’s contribution is in the area of open source software for technology-enhanced learning. First, we report on the capabilities of Pliant, a novel software framework for Web-based courseware development. Pliant’ design features upon which e-learning capabilities are built are presented, showing that Pliant has some advantages over existing software, including flexibility, efficiency, and universal usability. A case study of the use of Pliant in the project “Multilanguage Database for Localization” developed at the CUSB School of Translation is presented. Second, we present Academia,3 a Pliant-based courseware development Web portal, and its use in translation studies at CUSB.

Urban Information Systems and Digital Channels to Enhance Transparency and Participation in Urban Planning

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-110
Author(s):  
Beatriz Santos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Channels

Through the use of information and communication technologies, Public Administrations make its relevant information related to issues of public interest available for citizens. In the specific field of urban planning, Spanish administrations are making a huge effort to improve the urban information and make it available online for citizens developing Urban Information Systems, tools based on Geographic Information Systems which offer visualization and interaction options and increase transparency. More recently, digital channels have started to be used to enhance participation and promote democratic processes at regional, municipal, and local level. The chapter analyses different digital tools and services implemented to improve transparency in urban planning and web-based participation processes developed in Spain to check the result of these developments concluding that there is still a long considerable way to go since information and communications technologies offers a lot of options and tools to improve these processes, particularly through the application of PPGIS.

Web-Based Learning and Its Impacts on Junior Science Classes

2011 ◽  
pp. 1203-1209
Author(s):  
Vinesh Chandra ◽  
Darrell Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Past ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Science Classes

The past decade has seen significant improvements in the design and development of information and communication technologies (ICT). The Internet, for instance, has become more efficient, more affordable and more accessible. While the availability of these technologies in classrooms has created new opportunities, it has at the same time presented new challenges for teachers. Teachers have to find innovative methods of implementing these technologies in lessons that are not only effective and efficient but also fair to both sexes.

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