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Linhares Ponte Filho, Marcus Henrique. "Information and Communication Technologies in Education:." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 8, no. 8 (August 1, 2020): 541–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2560.
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This article is a product of the author's PhD Thesis, which investigated what teachers in the early years of elementary school think (and do) about the use of Information and Communication Technologies - ICT in the educational context. The research was conducted in a public school in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara State, and the data collected consists of discussions held in focus groups, with teachers and managers of the institution. The analyses were made from theoretical references of Educommunication, a field of research in expansion in Brazil, which defends the idea that educating must necessarily be a democratic and participatory act. The prevalence among educators of a discourse of fear and control over the use of ICT in school was verified through the promotion of a centralizing and authoritarian use of ICT during classes.
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Umarova, Fotima Abdurakhimovna. "USE OF MODERN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF DESIGNERS." Journal of Central Asian Social Research 01, no. 01 (August 15, 2020): 34–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.37547/jcass/volume01issue01-a4.
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The purpose of this article is to analyze the introduction and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the special disciplines of higher education, to teach teachers how to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through information and communication technologies (ICT). This article discusses the issues of improving the knowledge and skills of students through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the preparation of designers, increasing students' interest in the educational process and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice in the future. The focus is on the need to develop appropriate strategies for a new educational role and, in addition, to enhance the role of learners in integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the educational process. The role and perspective of the teachers was very important, highlighting them as key players in the process. The data show that there is a belief that the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process will help increase the effectiveness of education and facilitate the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies (ICT) is an innovative factor, is high. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize technological means, but also change the models of teaching. We need to acquire digital knowledge and modern information technology in order to achieve development. This will allow us to take the shortest path. Indeed, the deep penetration of information technology into all parts of the world today creates new opportunities.
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Salman, Ali, Mohd Yusof Hj Abdullah, Jamaluddin Aziz, Abdul Latiff Ahmad, and Chang Peng Kee. "Utilising information and communication technologies (ICT) for development." Journal of Asian Pacific Communication 23, no. 2 (December 18, 2013): 237–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/japc.23.2.05sal.
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Research in ICT has contributed significantly to the needs of the country in terms of policy formulation, programme implementation and hence the volume of investments in the sector. When Malaysia embarked on ICT as a tool for development of the country with the introduction of the Internet in 1987 by the Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems (MIMOS) through its Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) project, research on the impact of ICT was encouraged and done aggressively. Studies on the impact of ICT have helped in identifying factors that may influence the adoption of ICT and the resulting benefits to the society. This paper discusses the factors that affect the acceptance of ICT among users. The discussion is based on the findings from a quantitative study conducted on 300 internet users. This study gauges the users’ opinion on what motivates them to use ICT and the perceived usefulness of ICT usage. From the findings, ‘perceived usefulness’ and ‘personal factors’ are the main motivating factors in accepting and using ICT. Thus, it encouraged them to use ICT positively in their daily lives as the findings revealed. The findings are crucial for the country in shaping future ICT policies, strategising steps in improving ICT implementation, and in revealing the challenges that need to be addressed. It also enriches the literature on technology acceptance by way of extending the Technology Acceptance Model to include other factors responsible for technology acceptance.
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Malaquias, Rodrigo Fernandes, and Fernanda Francielle de Oliveira Malaquias. "Information and Communication Technologies Adoption in Small Firms." Management in Perspective 1, no. 1 (May 1, 2020): 101–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/mip-v1n1-2020-45770.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can provide a set of benefits to companies, such as efficiency gains in managerial activities, cost reduction and faster communication with consumers. The ICT literature has studies showing the positive impact that the IT adoption can generate on the company’s performance. ICT benefits are also extensive to small business, but their particular characteristics do not always support their adoption by these enterprises, especially when they are enterprises situated in developing countries. In this context, the aim of this paper was to identify how the ICT adoption and the ICT intention of use are in Brazilian small firms. We have used a case study and we have collected data from four enterprises. In order to collect the data, we used qualitative interviews, direct observation and documental analysis. The main results have shown that the owner’s characteristics, the understanding of the ICT benefits, the ICT complexity and the costs/time related to training people are factors associated with the ICT adoption and intention of use. Based on the literature review and on the empirical evidence, we have found that there is an opportunity cost related to postponing the decision of the ICT investments. We also discuss the role of geographical localization of the enterprises, which can contribute to the ICT literature.
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Gomes, Jorge, and Mário Romão. "Information and Communication Technologies in the Healthcare." International Journal of Privacy and Health Information Management 6, no. 2 (July 2018): 72–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijphim.2018070105.
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Web portals, sensors, electronic records, video communication, on-line gaming and mobile apps. These are all examples of information and communication technologies (ICT) applications or devices that might cause benefits to healthcare. The ICT has the potential to dramatically change the way individuals or society see the sector, and provide tremendous opportunities for supporting professionals, improving effectiveness and efficiency. Healthcare organizations have become more and more challenged on how to assure a fair return from ICT investments. Thus, the application of project management in health is important because it allow more productivity and, as a direct result, more accessibility, higher quality care and a safer environment to patients. The study of the success of these initiatives has become vitally important for the hospitals performance. The article collects relevant data and provide recommendations about the perceived benefits of ICT project implementations, proposing a review of the published work to provide some insights into the benefits of these implementations.
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Kišić, Alen. "Information and Communications Technologies as a Driver of Effective Internal Communication." Open Journal for Information Technology 3, no. 2 (December 1, 2020): 39–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojit.0302.01039k.
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Internal communication is considered to be fundamental process for organization. The information and communication technology (ICT) has been a strong trigger of organizational change in every aspect, as well as in internal communication. This paper investigates ICT tools usage effects on internal communication. Three research hypothesis were set up: (i) employees’ perceived importance of internal communication has a relationship with their ICT usage, (ii) employees’ perceived quality of internal communication has a relationship with their ICT usage, and (iii) ICT tools usage contributes to the perceived impact of IT on informing, motivation, productivity, loyalty, organizational development understanding, reducing rumors within organization of employees, willingness to change and overall satisfaction of employees. In order to test hypothesis, data were collected via an online survey conducted among Croatian public relations experts. Data mining was applied in data analysis: including both, descriptive (distributions) and predictive models (Bayesian networks). Sensitivity analysis of Bayesian networks identified significant factors of successful internal communication. Results showed that Skype usage mostly contributed to the quality of internal communication, whereas social network usage mostly contributed to the perceived importance of internal communication. Bayesian network model identified e-mail usage as a predictor of employees informing and chat usage as predictor for productivity of employees. Organizations’ management should embrace opportunities that new technologies have brought to the field of internal communications and use it as a tool for improvement.
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Ratheeswari, K. "Information Communication Technology in Education." Journal of Applied and Advanced Research 3, S1 (May 10, 2018): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.21839/jaar.2018.v3is1.169.
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Information communication technologies (ICT) at present are influencing every aspect of human life. They are playing salient roles in work places, business, education, and entertainment. Moreover, many people recognize ICTs as catalysts for change; change in working conditions, handling and exchanging information, teaching methods, learning approaches, scientific research, and in accessing information communication technologies. In this digital era, ICT use in the classroom is important for giving students opportunities to learn and apply the required 21st century skills. ICT improves teaching and learning and its importance for teachers in performing their role of creators of pedagogical environments. ICT helps of a teacher to present his teaching attractively and able to learn for the learners at any level of educational programmes. Today in India teaching training programmes making useful and attractive by the term of ICT. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) exemplified by the internet and interactive multimedia are obviously an important focus for future education and need to be effectively integrated into formal teaching and learning – especially in a teacher education institution.
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Heath, Don, Rozan Maghrabi, and Nora K. Carr. "Implications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for School-Home Communication." Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 14 (2015): 363–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2285.
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Research demonstrates the positive impact of parental involvement on students, families and schools. Studies also indicate a close connection between effective school-home communication and increased parental involvement and engagement in learning. Effective selection and use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) invites more effective school-home communication, increasing parental involvement and improving student outcomes. However, ICT adoption rates are heterogeneous, influenced by cultural, socioeconomic and other factors. Also, gaps may exist between parent/school communication preferences. Our multi-case study investigates principals and parents from three different public elementary schools (suburban/high wealth; urban/low wealth; urban magnet/mixed income) to understand the impact of misalignment in ICT adoption and use on school-home communication. We find misperceptions by parents and principals regarding their ICT adoption beliefs and actual use. Our results also indicate alignment between parent and principal ICT preferences and expectations improves parent satisfaction with the principal and the school, while misalignment has the opposite effect.
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Ballesteros, Alfonso. "A Critical Approach to Information and Communication Technologies." Proceedings 2, no. 18 (September 14, 2018): 1162. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2181162.
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Many times it has been taken for granted that information and communication technologies (ICT) are intrinsically good for human beings or at least neutral. The first position is assumed by “techno-enthusiasts”, the second by those who have a well-meaning opinion of ICT. Here we briefly framed a third possibility leaded by South-Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han, a position that allows us to think about how ICT is shaping society and human beings as we know it.
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Jena, Rabindra Ku, and Rupashree Goswami. "Information and Communication Technologies in Indian Education System." International Journal of Knowledge Society Research 4, no. 1 (January 2013): 43–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jksr.2013010104.
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In this paper, the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its challenges and opportunities in Indian education sector has been highlighted. Towards the end, the paper also presents a comparative study of ICT awareness and penetration among south Asia countries. Various reports were collected from difference government and private domains and the facts are summarized in this paper. The paper has succinctly reviewed the status of ICT in Indian education system. The research is based on the compilation of information available till 2010.
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Benali, Nadia, and Rochdi Feki. "Natural disasters, information/communication technologies, foreign direct investment and economic growth in developed countries." Environmental Economics 9, no. 2 (July 6, 2018): 80–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ee.09(2).2018.06.
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This paper investigates the causal relationship between natural disasters (DMS), information and communication technologies (ICT), foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth (GDP per capita) for 10 developed countries over the period 1990 to 2016. Panel DOLS and FMOLS results show that there is a positive relationship running from ICT to natural disasters and to foreign direct investment. In addition, ICT have a positive effect on GDP per capita. VECM Granger causality analysis results reveal a unidirectional causality in the short and long term from ICT to natural disaster and to FDI at the 5% and 10% levels. Therefore, one may note that there is a unidirectional relationship running from natural disaster to GDP and a bidirectional relationship between FDI and GDP.
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Khan, Muhammad Sibtain, Liaquat Hussain Shah, and Shafqat Rasool. "Impact of Information Communication Technologies pedagogy for Retention." Global Social Sciences Review IV, no. IV (December 31, 2019): 264–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(iv-iv).34.
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The present study investigated the impact of ICT pedagogy for the retention of the students. This was an experimental investigation in two schools. The 120 participants were exposed to the experimental and controlled investigation in such a way that each group has 60 students. The experimental group was given the treatment of ICT pedagogy while the lecture pedagogy was in the control group. The testing was done for academic achievement after one month and after two months for retention, through a retention test. The result depicted the highest achievement in the favor of experimental group taught with ICT instructional methodology.
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Stosic, Lazar, Sofiya Dermendzhieva, and Lukasz Tomczyk. "Information and communication technologies as a source of education." World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues 12, no. 2 (April 30, 2020): 128–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/wjet.v12i2.4815.
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It is well known that the application of ICT in education helps us to develop skills for competent and efficient problem solving in the field of professional activities. This paper aims to examine the attitudes of students towards the use of ICT as a source of education. The methodology adopted was that of original research, with a qualitative and quantitative approach. This study included 175 students from Serbia and Bulgaria. The variables of this study were gender and the years of study. In order to assess the attitudes of students towards the use of ICT in education a five-point Likert scale was used across forty-five statements. The results of the research show that students are very interested in using ICT as a source of education. Thus, it is evident that information and communication technologies have become very important pedagogical resources in approaching the teaching and learning processes in an innovative way.
Keywords: attitudes of students; ICT in education; ICT; education technology; education.
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Espelt, Ricard, Ismael Peña-López, Oriol Miralbell, Toni Martín, and Núria Vega. "Impact of information and communication technologies in agroecological cooperativism in Catalonia." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 65, No. 2 (February 27, 2019): 59–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/171/2018-agricecon.
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In Catalonia, agroecological cooperativism is part of a set of alternatives that appeared as a response to the current hegemonic food consumption model, controlled by large commercial establishments. It is defined by its promotion of short food supply chains (SFSCs), operates under the values of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and holds a strong political commitment. This article, on the one hand, studies the setup of agroecological cooperativism understood as the outcome of a network of producers, intermediaries and consumers and, on the other hand, examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the development of this consumption model. The data has been obtained through on-site interviews and online research on the 56 consumer groups and cooperatives present in Barcelona. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis have been used to study them. The results prove the salient role that ICT has as a facilitator in the relational network established between the agents that take part in it, thus becoming a key characteristic element of the new agroecological consumer cooperativism.
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Budziewicz-Guźlecka, Agnieszka, and Mariusz Woźniakowski. "Information and communication technologies (ICT) in banking sector." European Journal of Service Management 28 (2018): 39–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18276/ejsm.2018.28/1-05.
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Salma, Jordana, Lalita Kaewwilai, and Savera Aziz Ali. "Migrants’ wellbeing and use of information and communication technologies." International Health Trends and Perspectives 1, no. 2 (July 7, 2021): 139–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v1i2.1421.
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The number of migrants is increasing worldwide coupled with an ever-expanding entrenchment of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the fabric of daily life. There has been little attention in the health disciplines to the unique ways migrants adopt and are influenced by ICTs across multiple local and transnational social spaces. This scoping review explores the current evidence on migrants’ ICT-mediated transnational social activities and related influences on wellbeing. The review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley’s (2005) methodological framework and a total of 37 articles were included for the final study. Key findings highlight barriers and facilitators of ICT use in transnational contexts, types of ICT-mediated transnational social activities; and reported influences on migrants’ wellbeing. Migrants’ ICT use facilitates reciprocal channels of social support and continuation of valued social roles. Social role disruption, unequal exchange of social support, and mismatch between migrants’ expectations around ICT use and that of left-behind communities are some of the negative processes with psychological, social, and emotional consequences identified in the review. Main review conclusions emphasize the need to further explore the quality and intensity of ICT-mediated social influences on migrants’ wellbeing and to incorporate a transnational lens in the design of digital learning interventions targeting vulnerable migrant populations.
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Kumar, J. Dinesh, and Arulchelvan Sriram. "The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Family Dynamics." International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development 11, no. 3 (July 2019): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicthd.2019070101.
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ICT influence in various activities in the family is a periodical topic to study as the technological developments grow day by day. This research attempts to study the influence of ICT in various family activities with special reference to parent and children. 88 families from Chennai city were surveyed and interviewed to find the influence of ICT in usage, purpose, preference, leisure activities, depression time activities, and communication time. Findings found the changes occurred in families and their opinion on ICT usage in a contemporary family structure. It is found that parents and children use the ICT devices in a similar way except for preference of activity. Parents prefer ICT more for entertainment whereas children preference is for education, developing social networks, etc. Except for communication facilitation, family members feel that ICT has changed most of the family activities, but it is considered as modern and acceptable in today's digital world. Family members have both positive and negative opinions regarding ICT usage in their family.
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Hardaker, Glenn, Aishah Sabki, Atika Qazi, and Javed Iqbal. "Differences in access to information and communication technologies." International Journal of Information and Learning Technology 34, no. 4 (August 7, 2017): 351–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijilt-05-2017-0029.
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Purpose Most research on information and communication technologies (ICT) differences has been related to gender and ethnicity, and to a lesser extent religious affiliation. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this field of research by situating the discussion in the context of British Muslims and extending current research into ICT differences beyond gender and ethnicity. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores the ICT differences in access and use by British Muslim teenage girls at Islamic faith schools, and ICTs’ perceived influence on learning. The qualitative research was undertaken by conducting 45 semi-structured interviews with British Muslim teenage girls in Islamic faith schools. Findings The study provides tentative findings that Islamic faith schools are not only framed by the wider diverse Muslim community, but also by the supplementary schooling of madrasahs. The findings suggest that the home use of ICTs was reinforced rather than compensated for by the Islamic faith schools. This seemed to inhibit many pupils’ access to online educational resources. The authors found that didactic instruction was prevalent and this provided tentative insights into the types of digital inequity experienced by many pupils. Originality/value The research into ICT differences in the UK adopted the premise that the unity in Muslim identity increasingly transcends ethnicity and gender in the Muslim community.
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Šimek, P., J. Vaněk, and J. Jarolímek. "Information and communication technologies and multifunctional agri-food systems in the Czech Republic." Plant, Soil and Environment 54, No. 12 (December 15, 2008): 547–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/426-pse.
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At present, one of the main measures in the evaluation of information society development is, first of all, a stage of communication infrastructure, which is an essential base for its functioning. The paper gives information on the results of a broad survey of information and communication technologies (ICT) development in companies of agricultural production within the whole Czech Republic (CR), which was carried out in the first quarter of 2008. The aim of the survey is to analyse the stage of Internet connectivity development in rural regions, where an absolute majority of business operators acts, as well as to find out the stage and current trends in development of ICT usage.
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Tregeagle, Susan. "Participation in Child Welfare Services Through Information and Communication Technologies." International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development 2, no. 2 (April 2010): 17–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jicthd.2010040102.
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Case management systems were designed to open the way for increased participation of young people and their families in child welfare interventions, and, their standardised format provides a valuable opportunity to use ICT in social work practice. Existing research is unclear about how effectively case management affects participation, nor, the impact of ICT on social work interventions. This paper describes the findings of qualitative research with service users about their experiences of case management and how ICT could further their involvement in critical decisions for families. Service users are keen to use ICT and this could help overcome the limitations of paper-based case management systems and exploit the communication potential of the internet and mobile phones. However, before ICT could be used, the complex ‘digital divide’ affecting disadvantaged families would need to be addressed and social workers’ understanding and current use of ICT would need to be explored.
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Drigas, Athanasios, and Jenny A. Vlachou. "Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)." International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering, Science & IT (iJES) 4, no. 1 (March 29, 2016): 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijes.v4i1.5352.
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The aim of this report is to provide systematic analysis of studies investigating ICT tools for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. They are categorized into ICT assessment tools and ICT intervention tools. The review outlines the origin of each tool, its functionality by describing certain technological features and how it attributes to this scientific field. On the one hand, there are many ICT tools that contribute in the diagnosis of ASD. On the other hand, ICT intervention tools play also an important role, trying to enhance both cognitive and social abilities of the ASD child. Through the review of these articles, we try to investigate how far they have come in meeting these targets.
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Southern, Alan, and Alan Townsend. "Information and Communication Technologies and their Role in Urban Regeneration." Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit 20, no. 3 (August 2005): 266–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02690940500191109.
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The idea that information and communication technologies (ICT) can provide a means to regenerate deprived urban areas is still a relatively new concept in the United Kingdom. There is in fact little empirical evidence to demonstrate what actually happens when ICT projects are designed with regeneration in mind. A case study of ICT regeneration is examined here, one funded through the Single Regeneration Budget and operational in an urban area in the North East of England. What became apparent during this study is how the changing policy environment meant other types of ICT initiative came on-stream before the project could firmly establish a position within its community. The authors challenge the logic of this form of activity and demonstrate that even when there seems to be a need to support ICT-led development the sustainability of such projects is highly problematic.
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Mitter, C. S. "INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN KG TO PG." International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research 5, no. 3 (February 14, 2020): 226–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/ijetmr.v5.i3.2018.194.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become significant commodities in all aspects of life of all age groups in human beings. ICT’s have revolutionized the field of food sector, companies, banking sector, health, IT sector, social media etc. Use of ICT in the classrooms of Kindergarten (KG) to Post Graduate (PG) can create innovative atmosphere which reduces the distance between the teachers and students. ICTs help to monitor and evaluate various activities such as exams, admissions, evaluations, results, teaching, alumni network, day to day office work, records of staff and students attendance etc. This work is an attempt to make understand ICT is useful in KG to PG to enhance the quality education.
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Sharma, Ashutosh. "Recent Trends in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Using Emerging Technologies." Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Formerly Recent Patents on Electrical & Electronic Engineering) 14, no. 1 (January 22, 2021): 4–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/235209651401201209102007.
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Niculescu, Brândușa-Oana, and Georgeta Obilișteanu. "Exploiting Information and Communication Technologies in Teaching a Foreign Language." Scientific Bulletin 22, no. 1 (June 1, 2017): 38–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bsaft-2017-0006.
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Abstract Education has to constantly adapt and renew itself in order to be compatible with the technology-dominated world we live in. There has been heated debate over the introduction of information and communication technology (ICT) in the educational process. The ICT, especially in foreign language teaching, has become the researchers’ focus of attention in the last two decades. Today’s armed forces require highly-skilled military personnel to be digitally literate and to have well-developed cultural awareness, intercultural communication ability and critical thinking competence. In this context, foreign language classes in the military higher education system should become an environment in which language, culture and civilisation encounters may be facilitated and enhanced by ICT, promoting the acquisition of knowledge and skills demanded by the exercise of roles that the armed forces have in the international theatres of operations. This paper aims at examining the necessity of introducing ICT in foreign language teaching, pointing to the numerous advantages of using these new technologies. The paper also discusses the new role and skills of the teacher in the context of exploiting the various resources provided by the ICT. In addition, we mention some of the modalities in which ICT can be put to good use in developing the cadets’ foreign language skills.
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Mamurakhon, Toshpulatova. "The Use Of Information And Communication Technologies In Mathematics Lessons." American Journal of Social Science and Education Innovations 02, no. 12 (December 18, 2020): 22–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.37547/tajiir/volume02issue12-04.
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The process of informatization, which has embraced all aspects of the life of modern society today, has several priority areas, which, of course, should include the informatization of education. It is the fundamental principle of the global rationalization of human intellectual activity through the use of information and communication technologies (hereinafter ICT). The ultimate goals of informatization of education are to provide a qualitatively new model for training future members of the information society, for whom active mastery of knowledge, flexible changes in their functions in work, the ability for human communication, creative thinking and planetary consciousness will become a vital necessity. Such a profound influence on learning goals is based on the potential of the computer as a means of cognitive and research activities, a means of providing a personality-oriented approach to learning, contributing to the development of individual abilities of students in both the humanities and the exact sciences.
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Bazaras, Darius, Kristina Ledauskaitė, and Ramūnas Palšaitis. "COMPARABLE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN LITHUANIA AND FINLAND." TRANSPORT 25, no. 1 (March 31, 2010): 98–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/transport.2010.13.
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Information exchange and making business transactions via the Internet and E-mail are very common nowadays. Thus, it is very important to investigate the use of applied Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in activities undertaken by business and transport companies examining the levels the companies are making investments and to assess needs for a wider use of ICT in the logistics and transport companies. A number of authors in the Baltic States are analyzing ICT in separate business areas, for example transportation, warehousing, marketing, management etc. but none of those analyzes the use and development of ICT inside the company. The article describes the situation of using and developing ICT in the Baltic Sea Region and makes a comparison of Lithuanian and Finnish companies. Finland was chosen for benchmarking because research on ICT in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) showed that the situation of using ICT in Lithuania and its neighborhood countries was similar.
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Lamanauskas, Vincentas, Violeta Šlekienė, and Loreta Ragulienė. "LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE IN USING INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES." GAMTAMOKSLINIS UGDYMAS / NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION 7, no. 3 (December 5, 2010): 14–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.48127/gu-nse/10.7.14b.
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Using of ICT in the process of University studies is becoming very meaningful. On the one hand, the newest ICT are changing rapidly, on the other hand, we cannot deny that using them is inevitable. In the latter years, students better prepared in ICT field fill Lithuanian uni-versities. However, such assertion is conditional. After graduating from comprehensive schools, students have quite good skills in ICT field. However, the ability of using computers or other computer equipment, devices and instruments is not the same as directly applying them for learning or study needs. University studies differ, in fact, from education process in comprehensive school. Student must constantly work with different information, be able to find it, analyse and so on. Moreover, all this requires self- independence. Quite often students encounter with serious information management difficulties: are not able to find necessary information, cannot use scientific information data basis, search systems and so on. There-fore, fixation of a current state, analysing in different sections and ways, is inevitably very important. It is necessary to constantly watch, research student and teachers’ demands in ICT appliance field. Thus, the object of our research is the ability of the first and fourth-year undergradu-ates to use information and communication technologies. The aim of research is to gain in-formation concerning the first and fourth-year students’ opinion on the application of ICT in the process of studies. The research A Student and Information and Communication Technol-ogies was conducted in January – March, 2010. Research sample consisted of 663 respond-ents who were 1st year university students and of 322 respondents who were 4th year univer-sity students. In total – 985 respondents. To collect the required data, an anonymous questionnaire including four main blocks was prepared. Questionnaire arranged by Australian researchers was used as a research in-strument (Kennedy, Judd, Churchward, Gray, Kerri-Lee Krause, 2008). Questionnaire com-prises four main blocks: demographic information (5 items), access to hardware and the In-ternet (13 items), use of abilities and skills with technology based tools (Computer: 11 items; Web: 18 items; Mobile phones: 8 items) and preferences for the use of technology based tools in University studies (19 items). Mentioned instrument was partially modified taking into ac-count the study specifics of Lithuanian universities. To analyze research data, the measures of descriptive statistics (absolute and relative frequencies, popularity/usefulness/necessity indexes) have been applied. Generalizing the research Student and information communication technologies re-sults, we can claim, that: • Respondents have practically unlimited possibilities for using mobile phone, com-puter, internet and USB memory stick. • Relatively new and rather expensive digital technologies, such as iPod touch, e-library, palm computer, GPS navigator and other are still slightly used. • Computer has become the means of everyday necessity. It is intensively used both for studies and for leisure. Boys use more complex computer functions than girls do. • Respondents usually use the internet for communication, information search and for e-mail services. Boys use the internet more variously than girls. • Computer technology usage possibility analysis in the aspect of courses showed that statistically significant difference having existed between first year students, who have graduated from city and region schools, disappeared in the fourth course. • The fourth year students comparing to the first year students are becoming more conscious and are using computer more for learning purposes, however, using computer for leisure (playing games, watching films, listening to music on the inter-net) is more characteristic to the first year students. Key words: ICT, study process, analysis of experience, science education.
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Parisi, Fabio, Maria Pia Fanti, and Agostino Marcello Mangini. "Information and Communication Technologies applied to intelligent buildings: a review." Journal of Information Technology in Construction 26 (July 26, 2021): 458–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2021.025.
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In this paper an insight on innovative implementation strategies and operative Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) regarding Intelligent Buildings (IBs) is provided. Data-driven knowledge extraction and re-usage can be a valid source of information to study the whole building life-cycle as a process to optimize. Today, new challenges can be provided thanks to ICT and Internet of Things (IoT) paradigms that allow big data to be stored, processed and analysed. This approach is still not deeply applied in construction engineering fields. In order to analyse the related literature, first a framework to describe the IB technological environment is proposed. Second, the literature is reviewed according to this framework and focusing on ICT tools and implementation aspects for the whole building life-cycle. To the best of our knowledge, there isn't yet a survey focusing on innovative operative tools adopted in the development of the ICT technological layer of IB. The reviewed literature is discussed by identifying implemented technologies and related ICT tools and classifying applications in building life-cycle. Finally, critical aspects are singled out and opportunities for future developments in the field of IBs are outlined.
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Sulistya Ningrum, Herlina Catur, Arif Rohmad P, Maulida Jannati W, Zia Ayu N, Khusnul Hajar N, and Kariyam Kariyam. "Penggunaan Information and Communication Technologies Dalam Pembelajaran Jenjang SMP di Yogyakarta." Jurnal Kajian Ilmiah 18, no. 2 (May 3, 2018): 146. http://dx.doi.org/10.31599/jki.v18i2.209.
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Pada zaman globalisasi seperti saat ini, masyarakat diharapkan untuk lebih mengetahui tentang Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sehingga dapat memudahkan dalam segala hal dan urusan. Seiring dengan kemajuan zaman, teknologi mulai dikembangkan serta banyak dimanfaatkan oleh tenaga pendidik sebagai media pembelajaran. Dari hal tersebut akan muncul permasalahan baru yaitu kurangnya kemampuan tenaga pendidik untuk penggunaan ICT dalam melakukan pembelajaran serta fasilitas untuk penunjang dalam pembelajaran menggunakan ICT yang kurang memadai. Oleh karena itu, akan dilakukan pengujian analisis Kruskal Wallis untuk melihat apakah ada perbedaan kemampuan tenaga pendidik ketika menggunakan ICT dalam pembelajaran dari ke lima kabupaten di Yogyakarta. Selain itu, juga akan dilakukan pengujian untuk melihat sudah merata kah penyaluran fasilitas penunjang dalam pembelajaran ICT pada lima kabupaten di Yogyakarta. Data yang akan digunakan dalam analisis berupa data sampel SMP di Yogyakarta yang pernah mengikuti pelatihan ICT dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner ke SMP – SMP pada tahun 2017. Berdasarkan permasalah diatas, akan didapatkan hasil bahwa untuk kemampuan tenaga pendidik serta intensitas penggunaan media belajar berupa ICT pada lima kabupaten di Yogyakarta adalah tidak berbeda, seperti pada kemampuan dalam penggunaan ICT di lima kabupaten, hasil yang diperoleh dari pengujian tentang fasilitas penunjang juga akan diperoleh hasil yang tidak berbeda pada lima kabupaten terkait dengan fasilitas penunjang yang digunakan.
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Rath, Badri Narayan, and Danny Hermawan. "DO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA?" Buletin Ekonomi Moneter dan Perbankan 22, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 103–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.21098/bemp.v22i1.1041.
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This paper investigates, using annual data from 1980 to 2014, whether adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) fosters economic growth in Indonesia. We employ an Autoregressive Distributed Lag cointegration technique on an augmented neoclassical growth model. The empirical results indicate a positive effect of ICT development on economic growth in both the long-run and short-run. The other regressors, such as total factor productivity, human capital, and capital per worker, also positively affect economic growth. From a policy perspective, the Indonesian government should promote ICT development through greater investment.
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Nardelli, Giulia. "The Interactions between Information and Communication Technologies and Innovation in Services." International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector 7, no. 3 (July 2015): 15–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijisss.2015070102.
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Recent literature reveals the increasingly important role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) within innovation in services. This paper aims at outlining how scholars have conceptualized and defined the relationship between ICT and innovation in services so far, by analysing the fragmented body of knowledge available on the topic, to strengthen the research area as field of study and support its progress. The results of the literature review were derived through a concept-centric analysis of the existing research on ICT and innovation in services. The outcome of the literature review is a conceptual typology that organizes and summarizes the body of knowledge on ICT and innovation in services, and reveals the critical knowledge gaps along with an agenda for future research. The main contribution of this work resides in having organized existing literature on the relationship between ICT and innovation in services into a conceptual typology. The conceptual typology outlines the three main aspects of the link between ICT and innovation in services: the integration of organizational and innovation processes; the cooperation among internal and external agents; and the self-reinforcing innovation mechanism that characterizes ICT as a product.
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Becker, Aneta. "Use of information and communication technologies in enterprises in voivodship terms." Wiadomości Statystyczne. The Polish Statistician 63, no. 3 (March 28, 2018): 69–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.0640.
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The aim of the article is a multi-criteria analysis of voivodships with regard to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by enterprises in 2015.The ANP method, which is classified as one of multi-criteria decision-making methods, was used in the research. Expert knowledge of ICT specialists employed in enterprises participating in the survey of Statistics Poland was applied. On this basis, ICT attributes were selected and a criterion structure was constructed. In the case of main criteria, preferences were determined considering strengths and weaknesses of voivodships. As a result of the k-means method classification, groups of voivodships were established due to the use of ICT by enterprises. Preferences in the case of sub-criteria were based on the principle that the criteria characterizing the latest trends of ICT development are of the highest importance. The obtained results can be applied to evaluate the ICT space and the degree of enterprises involvement in modern technologies usage by voivodships.
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Hennyeyová, K., and P. Depeš. "Analysis of the exploitation of information and communication technologies in the agri-food sector companies." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 56, No. 9 (September 21, 2010): 403–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/100/2009-agricecon.
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Information and communication technologies are an essential source of success in the current information society. Effective exploitation of ICT requires expert knowledge in the areas of hardware, software, IT marketing and IT security. If the company does not want to be out of step with competition and information progress as well, it must react flexibly to the changes in the IT market. The aim of this article is to review the exploitation of information and communication technologies in agri-food sector companies and to find the appropriate combination of various ICT elements that their use will be effective in carrying out business activities and proposing concrete company solutions.
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Prokopenko, Olha, Rurik Holmberg, and Vitaliy Omelyanenko. "Information and communication technologies support for the participation of universities in innovation networks (comparative study)." Innovative Marketing 14, no. 3 (December 5, 2018): 17–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/im.14(3).2018.03.
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To ensure and strengthen the development of high-tech R&D and its industrial applications in the long-term perspective, information and communication technologies (ICT) cooperation tools with national and international institutions, network associations and firms are of great importance. To solve this problem, a joint systematic and coordinated work to develop institutions that can provide crucial support to innovation process is crucial. For these purposes, higher educational institutions (HEI) innovation activities information and communication support and technological development analysis are critically important. The purpose of this study is to analyze the existing ICT toolkit, which is used to manage R&D and various industrial applications, and to develop a conceptual framework for the implementation of these tools for the participation of universities in innovation networks. To answer this question, authors begin by taking a closer look at the new role of universities in the development of knowledge generation in a global environment, as well as problems and tendencies under conditions of postindustrial society. The new role of universities in knowledge generation in the global environment development, and problems and tendencies under the conditions of postindustrial society were outlined. Modern ICT components, which are necessary for universities to participate in the innovation networks, were analyzed. Some cases of foreign experience in the scientific and innovation networks of current prototypes of Industry 4.0 development were discussed, and the possibilities of its adaptation to national innovation system formation conditions in Ukraine were identified. By theoretical and empirical examining, the authors propose more complete understanding of modern ICT components, which are necessary for universities to participate in innovation networks. Cases of foreign experience in the scientific and innovation networks of current prototypes of Industry 4.0 development were investigated. Moreover, the evidence from this study suggests a variety of factors related to the possibilities to adapt ICT tools to national innovation system formation in Ukraine.
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Santibáñez, Ana L. Valderrama, and Omar Neme Castillo. "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Mexican Manufacturing Exports." Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries 48, no. 1 (August 2011): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2011.tb00340.x.
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Husain, Shabahat, and Mohammad Nazim. "Use of different information and communication technologies in Indian academic libraries." Library Review 64, no. 1/2 (February 2, 2015): 135–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-06-2014-0070.
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Purpose – This paper aims to present an exploration of the potential utilisation of different information and communication technologies (ICT) in Indian academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A survey method was used for the collection of data. A structured questionnaire, containing close-ended questions, was sent by postal mail to 30 librarians of the Central University Libraries in India, of which 15 questionnaires were returned. Findings – Academic libraries in India have mostly been involved in applying traditional ICT-based solutions for the management of various library functions and services, particularly for organising and retrieving information. Use of modern ICT-based tools of knowledge creation and sharing such as web discovery tools, blogs, wikis, Real Simple Syndication feeds, social networking and social bookmarking seems uncommon in academic libraries. Lack of trained staff in ICT, low level of ICT skills among library users, unawareness of potential benefits of ICT and inadequate ICT infrastructure were found as the major barriers of ICT applications in academic libraries. Practical implications – Academic libraries in India are still in the early stage of understanding the importance of modern ICTs. Librarians should renovate existing library environment and develop knowledge and skills among their staff in the fields of computer programming, website or portal development, hardware maintenance and metadata or e-resource management for providing quality information services to their users. Originality/value – Because no empirical study on the use ICT-based knowledge management (KM) tools in academic libraries in India has been carried out before, this study closes this gap and provides guidelines for practising librarians, policy makers, management and the University Grants Commission of India to promote the use of ICTs in libraries, and to design courses of information communication technology and related skills.
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Tsirel, S. "Economic Growth and Information Technologies: Comparative Approach." Voprosy Ekonomiki, no. 11 (November 20, 2004): 92–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2004-11-92-110.
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On the basis of the correlation and factor analysis of the comparative statistics it is shown that the development of modern ICT is one of the major factors of economic growth. Interrelations between ICT and other factors of economic growth are displayed. The crucial dependence of ICT development on the purposeful state policy including not only legislative support of new economy but also the stimulation of innovations is shown. The principal cause of ICT influence on economic growth is that ICT becomes now the new language of business communication and the foundation of the modern business environment. ICT not only have raised productivity but they have also transformed the pattern of the world economy organization, created new standards of management and marketing, accelerated the process of introducing new goods and services, and brought different national economies closer. Lagging behind in ICT devalues Russia's achievements in science and technology, hinders both their popularizing and conversion into new technologies, which sharply reduces the country's competitiveness.
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Anunciação, Pedro, and João David Rocha. "Information and Communication Technologies Investments in Hotel Industry." International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Digital Age 2, no. 2 (July 2018): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijthmda.2018070101.
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Many economic organizations are pressured by the need to invest in information systems (IS). In the particular case of the hospitality industry, these investments generally seek to innovate services, increase organizational efficiency, and increase of business profit, among other aspects. Although hotel managers tend to evaluate these investments from these objectives, the complexity associated with the introduction of ICT amplifies the complexity and difficulty of their evaluation. The apparent lack of objectivity often found in the analysis and evaluation of investments in IS/ICT justifies the opportunity of this study. In this sense, a more thorough and in-depth analysis could be done to clarify the way in which hotel managers evaluate these investments. This study began by identifying the most relevant new technologies and, understand the objectives associated with the investments. Through the methodology of the Focus Group, the authors tried to carry out a current reading of reality, by identifying the relevance of technological innovations in the activities developed.
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Matviyevskaya, Elena Gennadievna, Olga Grigorievna Tavstukha, Olga Vladimirovna Galustyan, Petr Aleksandrovich Ignatov, and Darya Victorovna Miroshnikova. "Formation of Information and Communication Competence of Future Teachers." International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) 14, no. 19 (October 7, 2019): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i19.10990.
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This article introduces the problem of formation of ICT competence of future teachers. It discusses the process of educational informatization which relates to the ability of all participants of educational process to use modern information and communication technologies. The paper deals with the pedagogical potential of ICT, pedagogical methods, ICT means, pedagogical capabilities of ICT.
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Сычев, A. Sychev, Зайцева, and E. Zayceva. "Risks and Dangers of New Information and Communication Technologies." Administration 5, no. 2 (July 5, 2017): 57–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/article_59537f163cead8.88869007.
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The article describes the possible dangerous consequences of the introduction of new information and communication technologies, namely the destruction of conventional roles, of shared mental models due to the distortion of information and its context, the destruction of rutin interactions. The rapid development of science and technology in the late twentieth century led to the emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICT). In this regard, change the forms of communication and the relations between economic agents. This is particularly expressed in the change of conventional roles and common mental models. The possible negative consequences of the application of new ICT are discussed in the article, namely the increase in the probability of inaccuracies and errors in communications, the appearance of a gap in the senses or mutual understanding between the sending and receiving parties due to incorrect context transfer. The rapid change in the conditions of communications, its methods, increasing the share of verbal information leads to the destruction of the pre-rational basis of mutual understanding of people, and consequently to the restriction of economic growth according to G.V. Grebennikov. The solution of emerging problems is seen in the preservation of the traditional notion of communications (their goals, tasks, place in the relationship); determine their some necessary number and type. The preservation of common mental models depends on the preservation of their essential part – common values. We see that the Orthodox faith offers a person a higher ideal and values corresponding to him, as well as a way to achieve it, which can be tested by experience.
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Yasuda, Hiroshi. "More Affectionate Packaging by Information Communication Technologies." Journal of Japan Institute of Electronics Packaging 15, no. 1 (2012): P1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5104/jiep.15.p1.
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Kuppusamy, Mudiarasan, and A. Solucis Santhapparaj. "Investment in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and its Payoff in Malaysia." Perspectives on Global Development and Technology 4, no. 2 (2005): 147–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1569150054739014.
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AbstractInformation and communication technologies (ICT) have become the key drivers for socioeconomic development in recent years. This paper provides an empirical examination on the impact of ICT on Malaysian economic growth over the period 1975-2002 by using secondary data. Real GDP has been used as the dependent variable with three independent variables, namely, investment on ICT, non-ICT investment, and total labor employed in the economy. The unrestricted error correction method (UECM) and the cointegration bounds test revealed that the ICT had contributed positively to Malaysia's economic growth over the study period. The empirical result reflects the benefits gained from the immense ICT-based investment made in the country over the years. Further, several policy recommendations are discussed on how Malaysia can achieve better economic growth by leveraging of ICT.
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Abdurahimovna, Umarova Fotima. "Achieving the Effectiveness of Training Using Information and Communication Technologies in Training Designers." Journal La Edusci 1, no. 4 (December 12, 2020): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.37899/journallaedusci.v1i4.222.
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The purpose of this article is to analyze the introduction and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the special disciplines of higher education, to teach teachers how to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through information and communication technologies (ICT). This article discusses the issues of improving the knowledge and skills of students through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the preparation of designers, increasing students' interest in the educational process and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice in the future. The focus is on the need to develop appropriate strategies for a new educational role and, in addition, to enhance the role of learners in integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the educational process. The role and perspective of the teachers was very important, highlighting them as key players in the process. The data show that there is a belief that the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process will help increase the effectiveness of education and facilitate the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies (ICT) is an innovative factor, is high. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize technological means, but also change the models of teaching.
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Begaliyeva, S. "Information and communication technologies as resources of inclusive education." Pedagogy and Psychology 43, no. 2 (June 30, 2020): 56–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.51889/2020-2.2077-6861.07.
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Informatization is one of the stages in the development of modern society. This process is characterized by the increasing role of education in all spheres of human activity and the increasing importance of artificial intelligence and communications. One of the key areas of informatization is the addition of education to new theories and practices that are aimed at using advanced information technologies for the purpose of teaching and teaching the modern generation. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are a form of informatization. On the other hand, now they are actively being introduced into the educational process as teaching aids. The successful implementation of informatization is largely determined by the human and material potential of educational institutions and the degree of teacher training. The process of introducing ICT into practice is chaotic, but today there is a pattern in it, and researchers around the world find and explore it.
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Jawadi, Fredj, Nabila Jawadi, and Virginie Dechamps. "European Microfinance Institutions and Information and Communication Technologies." Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations 8, no. 3 (July 2010): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jeco.2010070104.
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The development of microfinance programs in Europe has increased due to the establishment of a large number of small businesses, increase in unemployment, high inflation rates and an impoverished population, which all constitute stimulating conditions of microfinance development. In addition, technological factors consisting of advances in information and communication technologies have contributed to the expansion of microfinance institution (MFI) activities among European citizens. They have facilitated the access to MFI products while also enhancing performance through cost reduction and better services to clients. In this regard, the purpose of this paper is to map state of the art Microfinance Institutions products distribution, its evolution in Europe and exploring how ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) contribute to this evolution while helping European MFI commercialize their products. The authors’ developments are illustrated through examples that include interviews conducted with MFI professionals and clients in France. The interviewees remark on the importance of such products to reduce social differences and foster economic development and the contribution of ICT to facilitate their distribution to reach larger clients.
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Jones, Peter, Martin Wynn, David Hillier, and Daphne Comfort. "The Sustainable Development Goals and Information and Communication Technologies." Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management 1, no. 1 (June 13, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.28992/ijsam.v1i1.22.
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a wide range of global sustainable development targets for the environment, society and economy and they were launched by the United Nations in 2015. In launching the SDGs, the United Nations called on all member states to embrace what are an ambitious and demanding set of challenges but it also emphasised the vital role that businesses, would have to play if these challenges were to be met. The aim of this preliminary commentary paper is to review a number of the ways the Information Communication and Technology industry believes it can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. The paper outlines the characteristics of the concept of sustainable development and how ICT relates to sustainable development, reviews a number of the ways two leading ICT companies, namely Ericsson and Microsoft and two industry bodies, namely the GSMA which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative, believe they can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. The paper also examines some of the challenges the industry may face in making such a contribution and offers some reflections on the role of ICT in promoting the transition to a more sustainable future for people and the planet.
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Gizaw, Muluneh E., and Getachew W. Tessema. "Role of information and communication technologies in educational systems: a systematic review." International Journal of Scientific Reports 6, no. 7 (June 23, 2020): 277. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20202644.
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<p>The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) integration in the teaching and learning practices of educational systems. The study is carried out by reviewing various literatures and studies on the ideas of ICT and its usage in teaching and learning practices. The study reveals that ICT is vital to transform the teaching and learning process and has a great importance for both teachers and students. It also looks at the definitions of ICT as given by different scholars. Lack of well-equipped ICT tools, beliefs and commitments of teachers as well as students on Technology-based Teaching and Learning practices are the main challenges of ICT implementation in education successfully.</p>
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Havlíček, Z., and J. Vaněk. "ICT and cooperative work." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 51, No. 10 (February 21, 2012): 469–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/5139-agricecon.
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This article deals with the possibilities of making usage of ICT (Information and communication technology) to support cooperation among teams. There are two main approaches: systems based on the www technologies (intranets), and specialised systems, which are dedicated to cooperation (these systems are designated as groupware). Web technologies are the main element of the Internet. They are becoming the most important technology in the presentation layer of current business information systems. The web environment penetrates into all currently used applications. Its integration with all existing systems makes the users locally independent and enables them to use a variety of hardware and software platforms, as well as the advantages of mobile communications. The results of the issues discussed in the article are outlined in specific examples.
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Rodger, D., A. Skuse, M. Wilmore, S. Humphreys, J. Dalton, M. Flabouris, and V. L. Clifton. "Pregnant women’s use of information and communications technologies to access pregnancy-related health information in South Australia." Australian Journal of Primary Health 19, no. 4 (2013): 308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py13029.
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This paper examines how pregnant women living in South Australia use information and communication technologies (ICTs), principally Internet and mobile phones, to access pregnancy-related information. It draws on 35 semistructured interviews conducted as part of the ‘Health-e Baby’ project, a qualitative study designed to assess the information needs and ICT preferences of pregnant women cared for at a South Australian metropolitan teaching hospital. Our research shows that although ICTs offer exciting possibilities for health promotion and the potential for new forms of communication, networking and connection, we cannot assume the effectiveness of communicating through such channels, despite near universal levels of ICT access. In turn, this highlights that if e-mediated health promotion is to be effective, health promoters and practitioners need to better understand ICT access, usage and content preferences of their clients.