Building ground for flexible use of educational technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
Veera Kenttälä ◽  
Marja Kankaanranta
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Classroom Education ◽  
Ways Of Thinking

Technology has been available for use in schools for several decades. Nevertheless many schools and teachers are still pondering issues related to integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into education. While ICT is used in classroom education, integration of technology into teaching and learning has not yet been achieved. This study analyzes the barriers to educational technology use and what measures are taken to overcome them. Digitalisation is not merely a question of providing equipment, but rather a change in ways of thinking and learning, and the support offered to teachers should take this into consideration.

scholarly journals Undergraduate business education students’ perception on information and communication technology use in teaching and learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 359
Author(s):  
Patrick Uzo Osadebe ◽  
Joyce Frances Osadebe
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University

The study was carried out to assess the undergraduate Business Education Students’ Perception on the use of Information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning in the University. Thus, to achieve the purpose, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A sample of 100 students was randomly drawn using balloting and proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. A questionnaire of 4-point scale was used to collect data. It has face validity determined through expert judgement, and construct validity verified through factor analysis. The reliability of the instrument was obtained through Cronbach Alpha. A reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained as a measure of internal consistency. The data collected were analyzed with mean and Z-test. Mean was used to answer the research questions while Z-test was used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that there was high perception of students to use ICT in teaching and learning in the university. There was no significant difference between male and female students as well as 300 level and 400 level students on the use of ICT in teaching and learning. Therefore, it was recommended that ICT should be used in teaching and learning Business Education in the University.

An Investigation of Educational Use of Information and Communication Technology from the Perspectives of Ghanaian Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-52
Author(s):  
Charles Buabeng-Andoh
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology In Schools ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

The purpose of this study was to study undergraduate students' acceptance and use of ICT in classrooms. A total of 361 students from four universities participated in the study. Survey questionnaires which comprised both closed-ended and open-ended questions were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, repeated-measures of Analysis of variance and multiple regression were used to analyze the findings. The study revealed that students use technology for personal purposes rather than for instructional purposes. Despite, students' high acceptance of technology, their technology integration into learning has remained low. The analysis showed that students believing that technology can improve their relationship with other students significantly contributed to their acceptance of technology in schools. Understanding students' acceptance and their experiences of technology use offer insights into their integration of technology into learning.

Peranan Teknologi Pembelajaran dalam Memecahkan Masalah Strategi Pembelajaran

1970 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-19
Author(s):  
Dwi Priyanto
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Learning Problem ◽  
Environment Change ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology Growth

Main Contribution of educational technology in management of education and learning is open the horizon knowledge about strategic environment change. We need science and technology growth caused by activity learning and study innovation. By the way, this insufficient because technological concept of study give the formula about how carrying out teaching and learning activity in this globalization era. Then, technological application, especially ICT (Information And Communication Technology) in the education field to overcome the learning problem have a number of conditions, for example the need of expense of big enough investment and skillful energy in managing and developing education. Noteworthy that education represents the long-term investment. Therefore, investment of basic facilities of education has to be reckoned with the result of education in future

scholarly journals USABILITY OF COMPUTERS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT TERTIARY-LEVEL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Akampa Neema-Abooki ◽  
Nakintu Rukia
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Traditional Model ◽  
Teachers Colleges ◽  
The Core ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication

Since a computer-enriched learning environment is positively correlated with users’ attitudes towards computers in general, the rationale of this study was to investigate the extent to which computers were applied in the teaching and learning at tertiary-level institutions; specifically at the Core Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs). The study accordingly set out to examine this duo-fold ideal at Shimoni and Kibuli Core PTCs; both in Kampala District in Uganda. The specific objectives were to find out the level to which computers have been integrated in teaching and leaning at PTCs and to determine the competency of both the tutors and the students in the use of information and communication technology (ICT). Both categories served as respondents to whom a questionnaire was subjected. Findings indicated that although computers were generally being integrated in the teaching process, there was need for more guidance and support in order to ensure expertise of both tutors and students in the use of ICT. This article is cognisant that integration of technology requires a move from the traditional model of teacher presentation to a learning model whereby students draw information relevant to their future profession. 

scholarly journals Teachers’ Skill and Motivation in Using Information and Communication Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 20-35
Author(s):  
Pitambar Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Secondary English ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government

Teaching and learning in the 21st century has been embedded with technology. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in ameliorating knowledge acquisition in general and enhancing English Language mastering in particular. The government of Nepal has made provision of integrating ICTs in school education to enhance quality education and make both teachers and learners confident and competitive in the present global world. The teachers are the real implementers of the policy into practice. In this context, this research intended to investigate secondary level English teachers’ skill and motivation in using ICTs while teaching the English language. To achieve the objective, an explanatory sequential mixed research design was adopted. The survey questionnaire, unstructured interview and non-participant observation were used to determine the skills and motivation of forty secondary English teachers (20 from public and 20 from private schools). Two datasets, i.e. quantitative and qualitative were collected and analyzed sequentially. The findings of the research reveal that majority of the teachers have high motivation in using ICTs even though they are not skilful, knowledgeable and confident in handling and using new ICT tools and applications. The findings imply that teachers should be given opportunities for training on ICT use for building up their skill, motivation, knowledge and confidence.

Prospects and Challenges Faced by Secondary Teachers while Integrating ICT in Nepalese ESL Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Kabita Khadka
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
Global World

Teaching and learning in the 21st century has been embedded with technology. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role in ameliorating knowledge acquisition in general and enhancing English Language mastering in particular. The government of Nepal has made provision of integrating ICTs in school education to enhance quality education and make both teachers and learners confident and competitive in the present global world. The teachers are the real implementers of the policy into practice. In this context, this research intends to investigate secondary level English teachers’ skill and motivation in using ICTs while teaching the English language. This is a qualitative study that uses a phenomenological approach to obtain information according to Denzin (2019) in which the participants in the study included eight schools and 16 teachers at different schools in Nepal. They were selected purposefully since selecting the best participant ensures the intended information (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). The telephonic interview was conducted and open-ended questions were administered electronically and all necessary directions were provided to them so that they could respond to those questions. The findings imply that teachers should be given opportunities for training on ICT use for building up their skill, motivation, knowledge and confidence.

Student Learning and the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in 21st Century: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Jaspreet Singh ◽  
Amir Shamim Shiekh ◽  
Manmeet Kour ◽  
Pankaj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Secondary Information

In the last few decades, Information Technology has transformed the entire world into a village, known as Global Village, as proposed by Marshal McLuhan. ICT has increased its influence in every field like the education sector, defense sector, technology etc. In the 21st century, information and communication technology (ICT) has become an important and integral part of most educational organizations throughout the world.. The use of ICT in classroom teaching and learning processes has become indispensable as it gives teachers and learners the opportunity to operate, store, control and retrieve data in addition to promoting self-regulated and active learning. (Ali, Haolader & Muhammad, 2013) Today we are dependent on technology and the role of ICT is increasing day by day and is believed to be a new normal. Keeping that in view, the present paper attempts to examine the relationship between information and communication technologies (ICT) and student learning. This conceptual paper  is based on secondary information collected from different sources such as books, journal articles, newspapers, reports of various government organizations, non-governmental organizations and soon.

16Up: Outline of a Study Investigating Wellbeing and Information and Communication Technology Use in Adolescent Twins

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 345-357
Author(s):  
Brittany L. Mitchell ◽  
Katherine M. Kirk ◽  
Kerrie McAloney ◽  
Margaret J. Wright ◽  
Tracey A. Davenport ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Study Participants

AbstractThe ‘16Up’ study conducted at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute from January 2014 to December 2018 aimed to examine the physical and mental health of young Australian twins aged 16−18 years (N = 876; 371 twin pairs and 18 triplet sets). Measurements included online questionnaires covering physical and mental health as well as information and communication technology (ICT) use, actigraphy, sleep diaries and hair samples to determine cortisol concentrations. Study participants generally rated themselves as being in good physical (79%) and mental (73%) health and reported lower rates of psychological distress and exposure to alcohol, tobacco products or other substances than previously reported for this age group in the Australian population. Daily or near-daily online activity was almost universal among study participants, with no differences noted between males and females in terms of frequency or duration of internet access. Patterns of ICT use in this sample indicated that the respondents were more likely to use online information sources for researching physical health issues than for mental health or substance use issues, and that they generally reported partial levels of satisfaction with the mental health information they found online. This suggests that internet-based mental health resources can be readily accessed by adolescent Australians, and their computer literacy augurs well for future access to online health resources. In combination with other data collected as part of the ongoing Brisbane Longitudinal Twin Study, the 16Up project provides a valuable resource for the longitudinal investigation of genetic and environmental contributions to phenotypic variation in a variety of human traits.

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