scholarly journals The Efficacy of Evolving Technology in Conceptualizing Pedagogy and Practice in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Wahab Ali
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Know How ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Learning Patterns ◽  
Information And Communication

The proliferation of new forms of information and communication technology (ICT) has inundated the learning patterns of students at all levels and particularly at higher education level. The efficacy of teaching the digital generation of learners without a firm grasp of how they learn is like embarking upon a perpetual journey. Invariably, today’s students have been mesmerized by digital gadgets from a very small age and this experience calls for a technology integrated paradigm. Hence, the current study focuses on the influence of evolving technology in conceptualizing pedagogy and practice in higher education. It explores staff members’ technological know-how and how they are able to influence learning at a University in Fiji. An exploratory research design was selected and a survey consisting of Likert scale items was administered. Subsequently, SPSS Statistical software was used for data analytical and reporting purpose. Findings are discussed in collaboration with a robust meta-analysis of literature and they reveal that apart from resources, staff readiness, confidence and motivation play important function in ICT integrated learning. This paper proposes that staff members should use technology and technological gadgets to enhance digital literacy and numeracy that in turn, would create a digitally vibrant society.

Determining Appropriate Zones for Knowledge Intensive Firms Site Selection Using GIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Very High

In this study, the integration of fuzzy analytic hierarchy processes (FAHPs) and fuzzy overlays in GIS was used to determine appropriate geographic zones for the establishment of knowledge intensive firms in 22 districts of the Tehran metropolis. According to the theoretical background, a number of criteria were selected for the identification of appropriate geographic zones. The results show that among the selected criteria, proximity to existing knowledge intensity firms, and companies providing information and communication technology (ICT) services, higher education and research centers, being close to convenient transportation network and land use have more important role in the location of firms. According to the findings, among 22 regions, regions 3, 7, 6, 1, 2, 10, 4, 11, and 12 are the most desirable ones for the deployment of firms. Ultimately, regions 6, 7, 3, and 1 have received “very high” priority for the deployment of knowledge intensive firms.

scholarly journals Use of ICT to Enhance the Learning Process in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Chetlal Prasad ◽  
Pushpa Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

ICTs in Education refers to the development of information and communications technology specifically for teaching/learning purposes, while the ICTs in education involves the adoption of general components of information and communication technologies in the teaching learning process. The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), launched in 2009 by the Central Government. Let’s see how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) evolved the Higher Education system: The role of ICT in higher education, what students learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, how Students Learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, when students learn, The role of ICT in higher education, where students learn. Online courses, development of e-content, e-learning, digital libraries, online encyclopaedias, journals, and books would promote learning and make knowledge available to all irrespective of the distance or location or financial resources. Government intervention is necessary so that ICT can be made successful in higher education. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has the proven power to change the world. This acronym refers to the merging of audiovisual and telephone networks with the computer single unified system of cabling.

scholarly journals Aspek-Aspek Pengelolaan dan Kepemimpinan Inovatif untuk Implementasi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi di Perguruan Tinggi

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 795
Author(s):  
Harjanto Prabowo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Innovative Leadership ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) quickly brings both challenges and opportunities for universities to the implementation, for administration and supporting activities as well; and is also used for activities in universities’ tridharma. This paper describes the management aspects of ICT in higher education and the importance of innovative leadership in succeeding the implementation of ICT in highereducation.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology on Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

10.2196/29003 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. e29003
Author(s):  
Jihyun Park ◽  
Mi-Jeong Park ◽  
Young-Gyun Seo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Web Intervention

Background Internet or mobile device use as a form of information and communication technology (ICT) can be more effective in weight loss and weight maintenance than traditional obesity interventions. Objective The study aims to assess the effectiveness of child-centered ICT interventions on obesity-related outcomes. Methods Articles were retrieved from the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and PubMed web-based databases. We selected randomized controlled trials in which the participants were aged <18 years. The primary outcomes were BMI, body weight, BMI z-score, waist circumference, and percentage body fat. Results In total, 10 of the initial 14,867 studies identified in the databases were selected according to the inclusion criteria. A total of 640 participants were included in the intervention group and 619 in the comparator group. Meta-analyses were conducted considering various subgroups (intervention type, comparator type, target participants, mean age, sex, BMI status, and follow-up period). Overall, ICT interventions demonstrated no significant effect on BMI, body weight, BMI z-score, waist circumference, and percentage body fat. Subgroup analyses revealed that the effect of the intervention was statistically significant for the following: web intervention (weighted mean difference [WMD]=−1.26 kg/m2, 95% CI −2.24 to −0.28), lifestyle modification comparator (WMD=−1.75, 95% CI −2.76 to −0.74), intervention involving both boys and girls (WMD=−1.30, 95% CI −2.14 to −0.46), and intervention involving obesity only (WMD=−1.92, 95% CI −3.75 to −0.09). Conclusions The meta-analysis results for children with obesity who used the web intervention program confirmed significant effects on BMI reduction compared with lifestyle modification. Evidence from the meta-analysis identified internet technology as a useful tool for weight loss in children with obesity.

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technology in supervising open and distance learning PhD students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Promise Zvavahera ◽  
Fine Masimba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Even though open and distance learning (ODL) using Information and Communication Technologies can be applied across disciplines and at various levels, this paper focuses on the supervision of PhD students studying through the Open and Distance Learning mode of education using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Taking into account the fact that higher education institutions are always striving to increase the quality of supervision and throughput of doctoral programmes, the study highlights how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can mitigate these challenges. The study was carried out in 10 Zimbabwean universities to evaluate the levels of preparedness of universities, supervisors and PhD students in using information and communication technology during their studies. Purposive sampling was used focusing on PhD students studying through ODL, local universities offering PhD programmes experienced, PhD supervisors, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education officials and officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. Students, universities and supervisors were not fully prepared to do their work using ICTs due to various reasons. Some of the reasons given were that some universities did not have the required infrastructure and facilities in place. Some of the supervisors and students lacked basic computer skills and this affected the quality of supervision and slowness in giving feedback. The lack of internet availability and poor connectivity were also cited as challenges especially with the prevailing load shedding. The study recommends universities to invest in ICTs infrastructure since higher education transcends geographical boundaries.

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