Assessment of Information and Communication Technologies Used for Disseminating Innovations by Extension Agents in Ogun State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
A. Agbelemoge ◽  
O. Dada ◽  
O. Alabi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Information And Communication

University libraries-bridging digital gaps and accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals through information and communication technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Ngozi Anasi ◽  
Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa ◽  
Abimbola Fagbe
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of university libraries in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) through information and communication technologies (ICTs). Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a researcher developed questionnaire for data collection. In all, 103 professional librarians working in all the university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria were surveyed. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 19) was used to run the analysis. Findings The university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria are not lagging behind in the provision of ICT facilities for the delivery of twenty-first century library services. The paper highlights the critical role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps by taking advantage of ICTs to accelerate the attainment of SDGs. ICTs have the capacity to accelerate the actualisation of SDG in all communities. However, illiteracy, lack of political accountability and transparency, lack of financial resources and inadequate power supply were the major challenges impeding the achievement of SDGs in Ogun State, Nigeria. Practical implications This paper establishes the role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps through ICTs in order to facilitate the attainment of SDGs. Originality/value The paper originality lies in its concise articulation of the roles of university libraries and ICTs in the actualisation of SDGs. Library and information professionals who are eager to contribute their quota to the achievement of SDGs will find this article useful.

scholarly journals Policy and Practice of Participatory Extension in Indonesia: A Case Study of Extension Agents in East Java Province

2016 ◽  
pp. 38-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edi Dwi Cahyono ◽  
Robert Agunga
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Integrated Rural Development ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Participatory Extension

Participatory extension approach, also called demand-driven or pluralistic extension approach is gaining widespread popularity as a democratic process of getting smallholder farmers involved in decision-making. The approach was heavily promoted in Indonesia as a law enacted in 2006. This study, conducted in 2013, almost eight years after its introduction, was carried out to determine how effective the policy was being implemented. A survey of 159 extension agents in 33 sub-regencies of Malang Regency in East Java Province in Indonesia revealed that while extension workers were familiar with the participatory extension policy and were actually practicing it they felt that it was not successful. They also felt that they the communication skills to implement it. Lastly, they felt that while social media can enhance extension communication with farmers, they needed training in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in extension. Our recommendation was that training extension workers in communication and development was critical to helping them undertake the complex process of implementing the participatory extension approach while at the same time facilitating integrated rural development.

scholarly journals Awareness and Use of Information and Communication Technologies among Extension Agents in Kaduna State of Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
S Umar ◽  
MW Musa ◽  
YT Olayemi ◽  
R Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Farm Families ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
Extension Personnel

This study assessed awareness and use of information and communication technologies among extension agents in Maigana Zone of Kaduna State A.D.P. All extension personnel in the zone (70) were interviewed through the use of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the study. It was found that 60.15% of the respondents were aware of at least one ICT in the study area. The multiple regression analysis of the relationship between ICT usage and level of training, membership of professional association, marital status and educational level were positively significant ( p<0.05). It was concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of the extension agents in the study area influence their level of use of ICT. It was recommended that provision of ICT facilities and stable power, as well as capacity building on ICT usage should be promoted among extension personnel. This would enhance effective communication with farm families for improved productivity.Keywords: Awareness, Extension, ICT, Maigana

Whatsapp Messenger as a Mobile Media to Learn Writing for EFL Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Linda ◽  
Ida Ri'aeni
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
First Grade ◽  
English Department ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Efl Students

Abstract   The objective of this research is to find out the use of Whatsapp Messenger as a mobile media to learn writing in EFL classes.Several researchers have attempted to prove applicability of mobile learning as modern ways of teaching and learning (Naismith, 2004:115). Moreover, applying portable technologies have been demanded by most of the modern learners who oftentimes are forced to study anywhere, and anytime, for example, at work, in the bus or at weekends (Evans, 2008:115).The research was motivated by the students’ difficulties in writing. The sample of this research was three classes of first grade students of English Department of Unswagati. The instrument of this research was questionnaire sheet. Data from questionnaire sheet was analyzed based on the frequency students’ answers and then was calculated and interpreted into percentages. The result shows WhatsApp Messenger attracts the students interest and also the students have positive responses towards the using ofWhatsAppMessenger. In applying WhatsApp group, the writer concluded that, learning using WhatsApp group has effective to develop their creativity in writing skill. On the other hand, the result from the questionnaire sheet indicated that almost of students is active in learning to writing recount text. Students can learn out of the classroom. Beside WhatsApp can be used privately, it can be used for students’ education. The students can use their gadget positively for their ability in learning English. The students can improve their knowledge in learning ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies). Keyword: WhatsApp Messenger,EFL writing, Instructional Media, ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies).

Technologies Disability and Inclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Brusell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Information And Communication

When modern technology permeates every corner of life, there are ignited more and more hopes among the disabled to be compensated for the loss of mobility and participation in normal life, and with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Exoskeleton Technologies and truly hands free technologies (HMI), it's possible for the disabled to be included in the social and pedagogic spheres, especially via computers and smartphones with social media apps and digital instruments for Augmented Reality (AR) .In this paper a nouvel HMI technology is presented with relevance for the inclusion of disabled in every day life with specific focus on the future development of &quot;smart cities&quot; and &quot;smart homes&quot;.

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