scholarly journals Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Tools in Increasing Income of Tribal Farmers of Karnataka

2020 ◽  
pp. 168-178
Author(s):  
H. Ravindra ◽  
Mukesh Sehgal ◽  
H. B. Narasimhamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Attitudinal Barriers ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Tribal Farmers ◽  
Effective Use

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools play a vital role in accessing the information on agriculture and allied activities most of the tribal farmers of Uttara Kannada district are accessing the information via mobile phones, television and radio. They express their views on ICT tools helps in getting the information on agriculture especially  agriculture inputs, fertilizers, use of bioagents, insecticides and also management of pest an diseases in rice, chilli, areca nut and other vegetables, vermicomposting, value addition etc. The study has shown that poor finance facility in buying the ICT tools, lack of confidence in operating, lack of power supply, low network connectivity, lack of awareness of benefits of ICTs, lack of skill in handling ICTs, low ICT literacy, lack of repairing facilities, attitudinal barriers towards ICTs, lack of training and practical exposure, high cost of repairing ICTs and insufficient regional language were the major constraints faced by the farmers in the effective use of ICTs. Since there is an increased penetration in the level of availability and accessibility of ICTs among the farmers of the state, there is a need to ensure that the problems of the farmers are being met in order to enable the farming community derive maximum benefits on better access to information services through the use of ICTs for agriculture and other developmental purposes. This study seems to be the first report on usage of ICT tools by Tribal farmers in Karnataka.

Mental Health, Post-Secondary Education, and Information Communications Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 196-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Martin ◽  
Elspeth McKay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Ict Tools

The primary aim of this chapter is to explore the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in post-secondary education to provide opportunities for students with mental health difficulties to remain engaged in their studies during times of mental illness. Higher incompletion rates are particularly concerning amongst this group. The authors discuss how improved outcomes can be achieved through effective use of ICT. This is particularly important from a human rights perspective so that people diagnosed with mental illness are afforded the same opportunities as other members of the community. Strategies afforded by ICT tools that are essential for supporting students with mental illness to optimise their chances of success in their post-secondary education outcomes are outlined. The authors combine mental health and human-computer interaction (HCI) to argue for the need to design appropriate instructional ICT strategies to support students experiencing mental illness to remain engaged with their studies. ICT has evolved with powerful and unique features, offering special applications such as educational software, eCommerce, and healthcare. Yet, very little is being said about how to streamline these applications as effective HCI environments to enhance mental health and wellbeing. The chapter explores the positive and negative impact of ICT tools on teaching and learning. In considering mental health and post-secondary education, it focuses on human rights issues of access and equity, disclosure, and stigma. Authors suggest that ICT can enable students to remain engaged with their learning in general, while at the same time promote a deep sense of community.

scholarly journals Information and Communications Technology–Based Interventions Targeting Patient Empowerment: Framework Development (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liran Karni ◽  
Koustuv Dalal ◽  
Mevludin Memedi ◽  
Dipak Kalra ◽  
Gunnar Oskar Klein
Keyword(s):  
Patient Empowerment ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Digital Interventions ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Technology Intervention ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Framework Development ◽  
Core Characteristics

BACKGROUND Empowerment of patients is often an explicit goal of various information and communications technology (ICT) (electronic, digital) interventions where the patients themselves use ICT tools via the internet. Although several models of empowerment exist, a comprehensive and pragmatic framework is lacking for the development of such interventions. OBJECTIVE This study proposes a framework for digital interventions aiming to empower patients that includes a methodology that links objectives, strategies, and evaluation. METHODS This study is based on a literature review and iterated expert discussions including a focus group to formulate the proposed model. Our model is based on a review of various models of empowerment and models of technology intervention. RESULTS Our framework includes the core characteristics of the empowerment concept (control, psychological coping, self-efficacy, understanding, legitimacy, and support) as well as a set of empowerment consequences: expressed patient perceptions, behavior, clinical outcomes, and health systems effects. The framework for designing interventions includes strategies to achieve empowerment goals using different ICT services. Finally, the intervention model can be used to define project evaluations where the aim is to demonstrate empowerment. The study also included example indicators and associated measurement instruments. CONCLUSIONS This framework, which includes definitions, can be useful for the design and evaluation of digital interventions targeting patient empowerment and assist in the development of methods to measure results in this dimension. Further evaluation in the form of interventional studies will be needed to assess the generalizability of the model.

scholarly journals Extent of Use of Information and Communications Technology and Inventory Management in the Nigerian Brewery Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Olusegun Timothy Odesola ◽  
Grace Oluyemisi Akinola
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Management ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Ict Tools

This paper examined the extent of usage of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for inventory management in the Nigerian brewery industry; investigated the level of adoption of ICT in the inventory management phases; and the effect of the extent of ICT usage on its adoption by firms in the industry. Primary data formed the methodology of the study. The analysis of data collected was done using descriptive (tables and percentages) and inferential statistics. The results showed that majority of the respondents were using ICT tools and its associated components in their inventory management. It was revealed that the extent of ICT usage had significant effect on its adoption for inventory management by firms in the industry. Based on these findings, the study concluded that ICT is fully deployed and adopted to a very great extent for inventory management in the Nigerian brewery industry and that its adoption and usage in the brewery industry was influenced by its extent of use. The study recommends that firms in the industry should make judicious use of the identified ICT usage by adopting ICT solutions for their operations to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. 

scholarly journals Website Management Training and ICT Literacy Evaluation of Kelurahan Ciwaringin Bogor Authorities

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halimah Tus Sadiah
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Management Skill ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Government Websites ◽  
Government Website

The use and management of e-Government websites as a mean of public service among Kelurahan Ciwaringin Bogor (Ciwaringin Bogor Village) officials are still considered low. This has implications on the level of online public services in Ciwaringin Bogor Village which is less optimal. This research aims to provide website management training and to conduct an evaluation on information and communications technology (ICT) literacy prior to (plan) and after (reflect) the training of Ciwaringin Bogor Village authorities in order to optimize the usage of e-Government website for public service improvement purpose. The research method consists of three stages, namely: Planning, Website Management Training, and Reflecting. The training is conducted 10 times from February 2019 to April 2019. Based on evaluation of the planning and reflecting stages, the authorities are ready for ICT usage and management as there is a significant improvement in e-Government website management skill of the Ciwaringin Bogor Village authorities from 40% to 80%.

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.

Mental Health, Post-Secondary Education, and Information Communications Technology

2013 ◽  
pp. 1209-1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Martin ◽  
Elspeth McKay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Ict Tools

The primary aim of this chapter is to explore the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in post-secondary education to provide opportunities for students with mental health difficulties to remain engaged in their studies during times of mental illness. Higher incompletion rates are particularly concerning amongst this group. The authors discuss how improved outcomes can be achieved through effective use of ICT. This is particularly important from a human rights perspective so that people diagnosed with mental illness are afforded the same opportunities as other members of the community. Strategies afforded by ICT tools that are essential for supporting students with mental illness to optimise their chances of success in their post-secondary education outcomes are outlined. The authors combine mental health and human-computer interaction (HCI) to argue for the need to design appropriate instructional ICT strategies to support students experiencing mental illness to remain engaged with their studies. ICT has evolved with powerful and unique features, offering special applications such as educational software, eCommerce, and healthcare. Yet, very little is being said about how to streamline these applications as effective HCI environments to enhance mental health and wellbeing. The chapter explores the positive and negative impact of ICT tools on teaching and learning. In considering mental health and post-secondary education, it focuses on human rights issues of access and equity, disclosure, and stigma. Authors suggest that ICT can enable students to remain engaged with their learning in general, while at the same time promote a deep sense of community.

Design-Personae

2007 ◽  
pp. 110-131
Author(s):  
J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Web Based Education ◽  
Computer Interaction

Ever since the enthralling book Rethinking University Teaching: A Framework for the Effective Use of Educational Technology (Laurillard, 1993) the literature has burst forth with a plethora of new and exciting ways for teacher and student use of information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance learning. Our chapter mirrors the enormous spread of professional practice involved in bringing about effective human-computer interaction (HCI) for Web-based education.

scholarly journals Structural relationships between self-regulated learning, teachers’ credibility, information and communications technology literacy and academic performance in blended learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-63
Author(s):  
Liang Yu ◽  
Shijian Chen ◽  
Mimi Recker
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Structural Relationships ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the structural relationships between self-regulated learning, teachers’ credibility, information and communications technology (ICT) literacy and academic performance in blended learning. The study sample comprised of 449 undergraduates who completed blended courses within the past 3 years and consisted of 53% males (N = 238) and 47% females (N = 211). Participants anonymously completed a 41-item questionnaire examining their self-regulated learning, perceptions of their teachers’ credibility, ICT literacy, academic performance and demographic background. Path analyses indicated that the relationship between subscales of teacher credibility (caring and trustworthiness) significantly related to academic performance except for competence. In addition, caring positively predicted trustworthiness, and ICT literacy predicted self-regulated learning. Self-regulated learning positively related to caring, trustworthiness and academic performance. The findings also highlighted that both caring and trustworthiness mediated the impact of self-regulated learning on academic performance.

scholarly journals Information and Communications Technology (ICT) literacy of Hungarian English majors: A validation study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Imre Fekete
Keyword(s):  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Language Pedagogy ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
English Majors

AbstractInformation and communications technology (ICT) inclusion has long been at the forefront of professional language pedagogy discourse. It has been argued that ICT implementation is globally advocated but depends on local variables. ICT literacy nowadays does not only include owning and operating devices, but also the ability to create content, solve problems and minding digital safety. The aims of this study were to validate a questionnaire mapping the ICT literacy of one particular group of adult learners: Hungarian English majors (N = 45) and to offer some preliminary results. After two rounds of reliability analysis, all nine constructs of the questionnaire proved to be reliable, each above a minimum Cronbach's alpha value of 0.60. Based on the questionnaire results, it can be said that Hungarian English majors have good digital competences, ICT devices are generally available for them, but their ICT acceptance is lower than hypothesised, and devices emerge as learning tools for students rather than substitutes for face-to-face interaction. Since the questionnaire was piloted on a small sample size (N = 45), results are only preliminary; therefore, this article outlines plans for future administration of the questionnaire.

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