scholarly journals Teacher Readiness and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Use in Classrooms: A South African Case Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 06 (18) ◽  
pp. 1973-1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vuyisile Msila
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Teacher Readiness

At the Dawn of Swiss E-Government: Planning and Use of a Unique Identifier in the Public Administration in the 1970s

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 1319-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Brugger
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Unique Identifier ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Interagency Cooperation ◽  
First Results ◽  
Government Planning

The article explores some of the conceptual discussions on information and communications technology (ICT) use in public administration in the 1970s. Based on ICT-maturity models, the interagency cooperation plans and their failed implementation are analyzed. This case study focuses on the discussions on the utilization of a unique identifier in Swiss public administration and describes the key concepts as well as the actual developments in this specific case. While the chosen approaches for shared use of resources encountered cultural and organizational limitations along with technical difficulties, new organizational practices for coordination and standardization were created and showed first results.

Online Leaders Increase Three Types of Capital

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-117
Author(s):  
Ditte Kolbaek
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Stock Valuation ◽  
Memory Work ◽  
Online Leadership ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Critical Competencies

This chapter explores 10 years of development in online leadership by asking, How may information and communications technology (ICT) increase the economic, cultural, or social capital of online leaders in a global information-technology company classified as big business? Drawing on practice theory, this chapter is aimed at investigating online leaders' approach to their role seen “from inside,” particularly in regards to three types of capital (social, cultural, and economic capital). This qualitative case study employs the methods of memory work and document analysis covering the development of ICT by Oracle, a global IT company from 2002 to 2012. The analysis provides insights into four themes: first, establishment of common ground for cooperation; second, working practices; third, critical competencies; and fourth, stock valuation trends. The findings indicate that ICT supports the enhancement of all three types of capital.

scholarly journals Predicting Schoolteachers' Intention and Behaviour of Promoting Cyber-Safety Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Kagisho Mabitle ◽  
◽  
Elmarie Kritzinger
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Safety Awareness ◽  
Security Practices ◽  
Cyber Safety

School learners are attractive candidates for cyber-safety attacks. Advances in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) devices, and the surge in Internet usage, poses significant risks to users with poor cyber-safety awareness and security practices. An example of such users are school learners. Therefore, school learners should be made aware of cyber-safety or safe Internet usage, through awareness programmes as early as possible. Applying the classical Theory of Planned Behaviour in a survey of 109 schoolteachers across 18 schools in 2 districts, the results of a multiple regression analysis unveil that: 1) attitude does not predict the schoolteachers’ intention to raise cyber-safety awareness at their schools in the next 12 months, nor does it predict the schoolteachers’ behaviour of raising cyber-safety awareness in their teaching; and 2) subjective norms and perceived behavioural control predict the schoolteachers’ intention and behaviour. In light of this, the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) is encouraged to identify influential schoolteachers (i.e. phase heads, sports and cultural coordinators, principals and their deputies, etc.), and to groom them into cyber-safety awareness advocates, for the purposes of influencing other teachers or their peers. Also, the DBE should provide teachers with the requisite resources, opportunities, and support which facilitates cyber-safety awareness in schools, to empower teachers to adopt this highly desired behaviour.

Information literacy education in primary schools: A case study

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062093813
Author(s):  
Sigal Ben Amram ◽  
Noa Aharony ◽  
Judit Bar Ilan
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
National Information ◽  
Academic Year

This study focuses on teachers’ perspectives concerning information literacy teaching in two primary schools in Israel—one school that joined the national information and communications technology program and a second school that did not. The researchers used a qualitative research method during the 2015 academic year. Eighteen teachers were interviewed. The findings suggest that participation in the national information and communications technology program did not lead to the integration of information literacy in the school’s curriculum. A significant gap was discovered in both schools between the teachers’ perceptions—who understood the importance of teaching information literacy and its actual implementation.

scholarly journals Information and communications technology adoption amongst township micro and small business: The case of Soweto

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Marnewick
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
South African Township ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: No empirical evidence is available on whether or not information and communications technology (ICT) is adopted by South African township micro and small businesses (MSBs) in order to grow the business. ICT, as an enabler, can grow the business. It is evident from literature that ICT enables MSBs to be more productive and efficient.Objectives: This research determines to what extent ICT is adopted by MSBs in Soweto, and whether or not a positive correlation exists between the adoption rate of ICT and the financial and growth performance of the MSB itself.Method: A structured questionnaire was completed by 978 respondents to determine the extent of ICT adoption and for what ICT is used. This exploratory research provides new knowledge about the acceptance of ICT within township MSBs.Results: The results indicate that ICT is not used to the fullest by MSBs. Rather, it is used as a basic tool for doing business but it does not form an integral part of the business. This research provides insight into the usage and adoption of ICT and it opens the door for further cross-analysis research.Conclusion: Education and training are needed to ensure that MSBs use ICT to the fullest. MSBs embracing ICT can evolve from a survivalist SME to a more sustainable micro and small MSB.

scholarly journals ICT platforms for Indonesian EFL students viewed from gender during the COVID-19 pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-202
Author(s):  
Eka Apriani ◽  
Safnil Arsyad ◽  
Syafryadin Syafryadin ◽  
Dadan Supardan ◽  
Paidi Gusmuliana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Efl Students

The aims of this study are to find out (1) ICT (Information and Communications Technology) platform used by male and female students from Islamic universities in Indonesia, (2) their perception of using ICT, and (3) their barriers to using ICT in English language learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was collected from an online questionnaire (Google Form) from students majoring in English from seven Islamic universities in Indonesia. There were 30 male students and 30 female students from every university who participated in this research, making a total of 210 student respondents. The data were analyzed quantitatively by using the SPSS computer program. First of all, female students used more various types of ICT platforms compared to male students. Second, the female students viewed ICT use more positively than male students in language learning. And lastly, even though the females deemed ICT more optimistically compared to male students, nevertheless the females encountered more barriers in using the ICT platforms compared to the male students in this study. Again, even though male students were more skillful in ICT literacy than female students, female students constructively regarded ICT use in language learning as more beneficial to them in terms of skill, knowledge, and motivational improvement.

scholarly journals Prospects of developing countries in digital economy case study of Montenegro // Шансе земаља у развоју у условима дигиталне економије – примјер Црне Горе

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vujica Lazović
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Simple Question ◽  
Classical Economic ◽  
Traditional Economy

Summary: Information technology has influenced business activities change to such extent that today we speak about new kind of economy, so called digital economy. Digital economy enforces new standards for doing business both on micro and macro, i.e. on global level. In this context, answering seemingly simple question regarding prospects of developing countries competitiveness in digital economy in comparison to traditional economy appears to be exceptionally interesting and even controversial in relation to classical economic theory. Cheap technology and rapid internet expansion offer new opportunity for developing countries to enter easily in global digital trends. In this regard, deliberate policy is required to foster development of infrastructure, education and entrepreneurship along with increasing use of information and communications technology. Through example of national internet domain .ME internationalization, thereinafter is illustration how in Montenegro we recognized and utilized that opportunity.Резиме: Информациона технологија је утицала на промјену пословања до тог нивоа да се данас говори о новој врсти економије тзв. дигиталној економији. Дигитална економија намеће нове стандарде пословања како на микро тако и на макро, то јест на глобалном нивоу. У том контексту, одговор на наизглед једноставно питање које се односи на шансе земаља у развоју у погледу њихове конкурентности у условима дигиталне економије у односу на њихову конкурентност у условима традиционалне економије, може бити изузетно интересантним па и контраверзним у односу на класичну економску теорију. Јефтина технологија и брзо ширење интернета дају нову шансу земљама у развоју да се веома лако укључе у глобалне дигиталне токове. У том погледу, неопходна је промишљена политика која ће поред све веће употребе информационо-комуникационих технологија форсирати и развој инфраструктуре, образовања и предузетништва. На примјеру интернационализације националног интернет домена .МЕ слиједи приказ како је у Црној Гори та шанса препозната и искориштена.

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