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The emerging cloud computing technology provides a compelling prospect for Institutions of Higher Learning to outsource their Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Although its reputation is escalating quickly, there are concerns that must be taken into account. The goal of this paper is to explore the potential of cloud computing in transforming and automating the operations of Higher...
Nowadays, it is very important for young people to have basic information technology skills in order to get jobs, to be able to continue studying (college) or for just being an active member of the society. For this reason, it is very important to introduce the teaching of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in secondary schools. In Argentina, a lot of profesionals in information technology...
Enterprise information systems (EIS) are commonly adopted by large corporations rather than small ones because of the former's financial ability. However, in the Information Era, non-adoption is not an option for any firm size hence, the aim of this paper is to assess the adoption of EIS in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. One thousand questionnaires were sent to the respondents that...
The advantages of the problem-based learning mode which was used in the personnel training of information technology was introduced. And its' specific process was described in details. The influence factors of PBL teaching effect were analyzed. The solutions which were based on information and communication technology (ICT) were raised to improve the effect. In practice, according to a variety of...
It is well accepted that ICT and media competencies are indispensable in the modern world, and that education at school and on the level of tertiary education should target to convey corresponding skills. However, there is much less agreement on specific skills that should be included, and there exist quite a few different proposals and approaches under terms such as media literacy, information literacy,...
Every country is unique in terms of geography, climate, economy, infrastructure, language, politics, and culture. Those factors affect not only our everyday life, but also our work. However, technical experts are rarely educated or prepared for facing such non-technical challenges. That is not an issue in their home countries, but when they move abroad for work, it often takes them a long time to...
The paper is focused on the application of new generation of ICT in education of children of pre-school and elementary school age. The necessity to use new specific pedagogical approaches and methodology is presented. The conception of ICT environment for e-learning based on IMS NGN architecture including the IPTV subsystem, as well as the specific interfaces including voice controlled human-computer...
Modern societies have recently changed their point of view about childhood education. Nowadays, kindergarten teachers are not only responsible for children's upbringing but they complement the educational role of families at home. In this new educational scenario, families and teachers present novel demands as real-time information about centers and its services, tools to track children progress or...
The World Wide Web has been recognized as a significant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to educate and empower consumers by providing information on their health problems, prevention/management of diseases and related health services. It has the ability to reach those with limited access to information, potential for online support/interaction, access to volumes of information on a...
There are rapid technological changes occurring globally with differential effects on gender. This paper explores emerging gender issues in this environment. The genders have different intentions and experiences of computer usage in training and learning. Accessibilities of computers itself is a big dream still in many places. Women empowerment can be achieved through gaining knowledge, ideas, culture,...
The utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance English teaching is the emphasis of the basic education reform in China. The purpose of this study was to construct an effective blended learning model of English speaking teaching for pupils in primary schools in China. English Conversational material, which integrates ICT into classroom learning, was developed by David...
Information technology competency (ITC) is the important ability for college students pursuing career development, but current course design and training method could not meet needs of obtaining ICT and information technology (IT) learning capability. Based on learning theory and TAM Theory, this paper will introduce advanced training model of ITC for college students. By using real life problem-solving...
This paper examines access to ICTs, particularly mobile voice and broadband in isolated countries with small populations. The primary focus is on developing island states, with some additional analysis of conditions in developing landlocked states. Because of their isolation, people in these countries are highly dependent on telecommunications for contact with citizens overseas, finding markets for...
The expanded use of new information technologies has significantly affected both the initiation and the maintenance of professional education. This trend is especially valuable for relatively isolated countries such as Taiwan, where architectural education could be vastly improved by encouraging regular interaction with faculties and practicing professionals outside the country. New, far-reaching...
This study focuses on policymakers and the intricacies and subtleties surrounding the relationship between policy formulation and policy in practice. It would seem that policymakers assumed that by placing computers in school, all would bode well and the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) would unfold naturally. Present educational practice has culminated in a mismatch...
The article consists of a Powerpoint presentation on "Developing managers of tomorrow: the state of ICT in construction engineering education". The current state of how graduate construction curricula cover ICT is examined. A survey of construction curriculum in leading educational institutions around the globe is conducted. The conceptual framework is used to categorize and interpret the...
A learning community has been developing in a distributed environment amongst the members of the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) located in the Bathurst, Goulburn and Orange campuses of Charles Sturt University. This group is known by the acronym of GDMOB, with the purpose of the community to facilitate the professional development and learning of its members. To facilitate...
The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has enhanced teaching and learning in developing countries. Educational institutions use ICT as a tool for teaching and learning in a number of ways including but not limited to Internet-based content delivery (an example is blackboard software), visualization by using PowerPoint projector and overhead projector, local area network (LAN) for...
Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of information and communications technology activity and employment in the OECD. However, there are above average rates of non-completion in such areas of computer science (26.9%). The fact that these higher rates are recorded in an area of key national interest in terms of job creation and job retention is a worry. The emerging knowledge-based society...
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