scholarly journals Challenging Assumptions about IT skills in Higher Education

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn G Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Academic Skill ◽  
The Status ◽  
Current Student ◽  
Academic Communication ◽  
It Skills

This paper challenges the idea of 'the digital native' and the subsequent assumption of digital literacy skills amongst higher education students. It offers clear evidence that current student populations come from a wider range of backgrounds than the theory allows for and that the younger student population is also more complex with varying levels of digital literacy experience. It argues that treating students as a homogenous mass is problematic and challenges the idea that generic technology skills are instantly transferable to academic study.The paper concludes with a warning that we are letting down some of our students by the ‘Information Technology (IT) barrier’ within higher education and that we should be focusing on identification of Information Technology (IT) need and IT skills acquisition support rather than assuming it is something students can ‘pick up as they go along’. This will only happen once IT is given the status of a core academic skill along with maths, information literacy and academic communication.

scholarly journals An assessment of the interplay between literacy and digital Technology in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrokh Nikou ◽  
Milla Aavakare
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDigital technologies fundamentally transform teaching and learning in higher education environments, with the pace of technological change exacerbating the challenge. Due to the current pandemic situation, higher education environments are all now forced to move away from traditional teaching and learning structures that are simply no longer adaptable to the challenges of rapidly changing educational environments. This research develops a conceptual model and employs Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using Partial least Squares (PLS) to examine the impact of information and digital literacy on 249 Finnish university staff and students’ intention to use digital technologies. The findings show the complex interrelationship between literacy skills and digital technologies among university staff and students. The results illustrate that information literacy has a direct and significant impact on intention to use; while, unlike our expectation, digital literacy does not have a direct impact on the intention to use. However, its effect is mediated through performance expectancy and effort expectancy. The authors suggest that to understand the changes that are taking place in higher education environment, more attention needs to be paid to redefining policies and strategies in order to enhance individuals’ willingness to use digital technologies within higher education environments.

Cloud Computing in Higher Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 1672-1685
Author(s):  
P. Sasikala
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Rural Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Classroom Experiences ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Status

Cloud Computing promises novel and valuable capabilities for computer users and is explored in all possible areas of information technology dependant fields. However, the literature suffers from hype and divergent definitions and viewpoints. Cloud powered higher education can gain significant flexibility and agility. Higher education policy makers must assume activist roles in the shift towards cloud computing. Classroom experiences show it is a better tool for teaching and collaboration. As it is an emerging service technology, there is a need for standardization of services and customized implementation. Its evolution can change the facets of rural education. It is important as a possible means of driving down the capital and total costs of IT. This paper examines and discusses the concept of Cloud Computing from the perspectives of diverse technologists, cloud standards, services available today, the status of cloud particularly in higher education, and future implications.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Digital Literacy Skills among Thai University Seniors

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piatip Phuapan ◽  
Chantana Viriyavejakul ◽  
Paitoon Pimdee
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Medicine Information ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Seniors ◽  
Sampling Survey

Digital literacy and the associated skills are becoming the basic and essential skill set of any employer that wishes to survive in a highly competitive world. Given the global importance of these skills for many sectors including education, medicine, information technology, tourism, etc., the researchers sought to determine which digital literacy skills were most important in using digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information in order to function in a knowledge society. From a multistage random sampling survey of 400 second semester university seniors finishing their degrees in 2014 at 9 Thai public and private universities, it was determined that the ability to evaluate was the most important skill indicator in the development of digital literacy. Analysis was conducted by use of LISREL 8.72.

scholarly journals Training Of Information Technology In West Java Sumedang-Regional Library As An Effort On Digital Literacy Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Neneng Komariah ◽  
Encang Saepudin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
West Java

Background of the study: The Internet has become part of society's daily life. But the phenomenon shows that not all people are Able to use information technology and the Internet efficiently, and the information disseminated through the internet is not entirely quality information. Therefore, Internet users need digital literacy skills, that is the ability to use information technology efficiently and the ability to find, Evaluate, use, make information, and use it wisely, and lawfully. The problem is who should be held responsible to digital literacy education for the community. Public libraries can play a role in the digital literacy education for the community.Purpose: This study aims to find out how the management of ICT education in the Regional Public Library (PUSDA) of Sumedang Regency, West Java, as an effort for digital literacy education community.Method: The research method used is a qualitative method with descriptive analysis, and the data collection techniques with observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and literature study.Findings: The result shows the subject taught in ICT with the relevant training on participants' needs. The participants are students and jobless. Most of of participants did not have Reviews their own computer, they were very happy to take part in the ICT training in the library because it was free. Teachers are library staff and outside personnel assistance. Computer used are owned by the library and donations from industry. The way of teaching was easy to understand and the participants could practice using computers and search the internet. The PUSDA staff organized the training with enthusiasm.Conclusion: There are some aspects that are already owned by the public library which will support the implementation of digital literacy education effectively and efficiently. Among them is the library already has computer facilities, has a staff of professionals, and already has access to sources of digital information online

scholarly journals Information technology skills in the workplace: Implications for Bachelor of Arts degrees

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Lawson ◽  
Christine De Matos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Bachelor Of Arts ◽  
Workplace Needs ◽  
It Skills

<span>Changing work practices have increased demands for information technology (IT) skills within non-IT professions. Many employers want experience in desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and Internet skills, in addition to the 'traditional' areas of file management, word processing and databases. The demand for these skills was evident in our survey of Bachelor of Arts graduates with a Computing Studies major. However, whether workplace needs are being met by non-IT tertiary degrees, such as the BA, is open to investigation. Therefore this paper proposes a re-thinking of computer literacy in BA degrees to a two-tier competence. It also seeks to promote discussion and debate on the integration of advanced IT skills into higher education, with a particular emphasis on BA degrees. Barriers to effective IT integration include technical issues, lack of training and incentives for staff, students' unpredictable IT skill level on entry to tertiary education, and their access to resources. The discussion is limited to administrative and teaching careers, as these were the dominant non-IT career choices of BA graduates in our survey. However, the issues related to the integration of IT across discipline areas in higher education to satisfy the needs of the workplace are quite generic. If the IT skills demanded by employers are to be supplied, then a higher priority needs to be placed on IT skills of academic staff, and on integrating advanced IT skills across and within the teaching and learning framework for students in tertiary education.</span>

scholarly journals Digital literacy matters. Increasing workforce productivity through blended English language programmes.

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kshema Jose
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Workplace Success ◽  
Predictor Of Success ◽  
Workforce Productivity ◽  
The Three Rs

The three Rs, the ability to read, write and do basic arithmetic have traditionally been measured as indicators of knowledge and ability to communicate, and in turn, a predictor of success at workplace. However, survey any place of work today, and we see that the traditionally held literacy skills do not suffice; newer forms of literacies that go beyond the ability to decode print, like the skill to communicate, interact, solve complex problems, analyse, judge, evaluate, collaborate, construct, create, and to use information technology/ digital tools, are now considered essential contributors to enhanced employability opportunities as well as workplace success.

Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology

2011 ◽  
pp. 398-413
Author(s):  
James W. Holsinger
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Physician Practice ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Physician Engagement ◽  
It Skills ◽  
Technology Systems

This chapter introduces the issues faced by physicians in interacting with information technology (IT). It argues that the needs of physicians must be taken into consideration in order for successful implementation of information technology systems to occur. Physician professionalism and the development of their IT competence must be understood as well as understanding the need for physicians to acquire IT skills. The personality of physicians and the issues of their dissatisfaction with their profession are key elements for understanding physician engagement with IT. The Dreyfus model of skills acquisition may play a useful role in developing physicians’ IT skills. The author hopes that understanding the need for physician involvement in the development of information technology solutions in healthcare, as well as their level of IT skills, will assist healthcare organizations in the successful implementation of information technology both in heathcare institutions and physician practice settings.

scholarly journals Curriculum development for mobile digital literacy skills acquisition using a Design Science Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Van Biljon ◽  
John Traxler ◽  
Ronell Van der Merwe ◽  
Dalize Van Heerden
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Development ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Community Informatics ◽  
Digital Inclusion

Mobile digital literacy skills development as part of digital inclusion is compellingly relevant but exactly what the curriculum should contain is less evident. In this paper, we report on the development of a mobile digital literacy skills development curriculum for teachers using a Design Science Research (DSR) methodology. The use of design science research for curriculum development is not common but appropriate where the relevance cycle ensured engagement with the needs of the community while the rigor cycle guided the evaluations by other stakeholders.  The main contribution of this paper is the mobile digital literacy skills development curriculum as artifact. Furthermore, the paper provides insights gained on using the DSR methodology for community informatics research

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