When ICT meets schools: differentiation, complexity and adaptability

Understanding trainers’ perceptions of innovation is the key to successful adoption of technology in learning. The purpose of this paper was to examine the level of trainers’ perception on Information Communication Technology (ICT) integration into teaching and learning of engineering courses in National polytechnics in Kenya. This study used mixed method research. The target population in this study was 140 engineering staff and the trainees, Heads of departments and Principals of Kisumu and Eldoret Nationa l Polytechnic and Kenya Technical Trainers College. Primary data was used, which was collected using structured questionnaires and interview schedules. Simple random sampling was used to identify the respondents from the relevant departments to participate in this study, while purposive sampling was used to select the principals to be interviewed. Reliability and validity of data collection instruments were ascertained through pilot testing. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data generated from the interview schedules was organized through content scrutiny. The results indicated that the level of trainers’ perception has a significant effect on ICT integration into teaching and learning. It was concluded that trainers are willing to undergo training to equip them with new knowledge in ICT to improve their productivity. It was recommended that the National Polytechnic management, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, should carry out assessment of skills and needs as far as ICT integration is concerned.

: Teaching nowadays is fast expanding rapidly and it requires modern technologies to provide more flexible and effective ways of improving teacher education, and connect ing teachers to the global community. ICT ( Information and Communication Technology) integration into teacher education , therefore, is the key to equipping and producing professional teachers as well as improved pedagogy. However, there is the need to consider the type and nature of teacher trainees before integrating ICT in teacher education programmes, because their perceptions are likely to differ. This study , therefore , focuses on the perceptions of teacher trainees (regular and sandwich students) regarding the integration of ICT in teacher education programme at the UNILAG ( University of Lagos ) in Akoka, Nigeria. It adopted the descriptive research design. Two hundred and fifty participants were involved. One research question and two hypotheses, based on the specific purposes , were raised and answered in the study. A self-constructed validated and reliable instrument was used to collect data. Results revealed that teacher trainees are favourably disposed to the integration of ICT into teacher education as indicated by the grand mean and standard deviation (M = 3.22; SD = 12.22). Significant differences in the perceptions of teacher-trainees regarding the integration of ICT in teacher education programme based on type of the programme was also discovered (t-cal = -2.315; df = 98; P < .05). Teacher-trainees have to realise that ICT has come to stay in their programme. They need to develop more confidence in their individual ability at becoming computer literate teachers in order to remain relevant in the modern day information age. KEY WORDS: Teacher Education ; Information and Communication Technology ; Teacher-Trainees ; Perceptions ; C omputer L iterate T eachers. About the Authors: Dr. Olusola Angelina Thomas is an Academic Staff at the Department of Educational Administration UNILAG (University of Lagos) in Akoka, Nigeria; and Dr. Maruff Akinwale Oladejo is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Educational Administration UNILAG in Akoka, Nigeria. For academic interests, the authors can be contacted via their e-mails at: soowler@yahoo.com and maoladejo@unilag.edu.ng Suggested Citation: Thomas, Olusola Angelina & Maruff Akinwale Oladejo. (2017). “Teacher-Trainees’ Perceptions of ICT (Information Communication Technology) Integration in Nigerian Teacher Education Programme” in EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies , Volume 10(1), August, pp.1-10. Bandung, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI, ISSN 1979-7877. A rticle Timeline : Accepted (February 22, 2017); Revised (May 20, 2017); and Published (August 30, 2017).

The development of information communication technology (ICT) has changed the way of life in twenty-first-century society. It also affects the lives of students who are currently known as generation Z, including their learning culture. This study aimed to find out and describe how generation Z students utilize ICT in their learning culture. One hundred and twenty-two students in the first and third year at Yogyakarta State University participated in an online survey using Google Forms. The data were collected using a five point-Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with quantitative descriptive methods. The results showed that most generation Z students were familiar with using ICT to support their learning activities, such as using social media, online communication platforms, web browsers, and instructional videos. The average total score obtained from the questionnaire was 3.15, which was in the fair category. But, even though the students had access to adequate ICT tools, they stated that they still need face-to-face learning activities. More than 85% of students revealed that they were well-equipped with the proper electronic devices that support learning activities and had adequate abilities to utilize them.&#x0D; Keywords: student learning culture, generation Z student, ICT integration

This exploratory case study research describes the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) into the teaching and learning of English, mathematics and science in an elementary school in Singapore. The school in this case study research is one of the first primary-level future schools that was set up under the FutureSchools@Singapore program in 2008. The school has implemented a successful one-to-one program (i.e. one-to-one computer to student ratio) for all its students. The use of blogs, communication applications (e.g. online chats and email), online educational games, online learning management systems, online searches for information and educational related videos were commonly used to integrate ICT into the teaching and learning of the various subjects mentioned above. A total of 221 (Primary 3 and 4) and 466 (Primary 3, 4 and 5) students participated in an ICT usage survey conducted in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Three interesting phenomena were observed through the descriptive statistics. First, it was observed that the ICT usage rates for the various subjects (i.e. English, mathematics and science) peaked at the primary 4 level when the computer ownership program was introduced and declined in primary 5. Second, descriptive statistical analysis suggested the use of blogs, communication applications, online educational games and Internet searches, were more frequently used, as compared to the learning management systems and the use of videos, in the students’ learning of English, mathematics and science. Thirdly, ICT usage rates were also different for the different classes of Primary 5. Follow-up interviews with teachers and student open-ended survey responses were also analysed. The triangulated findings seemed to suggest that blogs were frequently used and acted as gateways to other online software applications. The findings also once again pointed to the importance of the sociocultural context – school leadership, curriculum planning and assessment, technological infrastructure and teachers’ practices – in ICT usage and integration in schools.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in its National Policy on Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2014), recognizes the prominent role of ICTs in the modern world. This study examined the extent to which Information Communication Technology (ICT) is integrated into various Physics Concepts in Secondary schools Curriculum as well as Teachers' Self Efficacy about ICTs Integration in Physics Class Rooms in Kano State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used to collect data on Teachers' Self Efficacy and ICTs Integration (TIIQ) from 56 Physics teachers drawn from Science Colleges in Kano Metropolis. The TII Questionnaire was validated by specialists in science and Computer Education. Analysis of the results reveals that majority of the teachers (80.35%) believed that they are literate enough to incorporate ICTs in Physics class room but the extent of integration of ICTs into Senior Secondary Physics Education is minimal and to a large extent inadequate. It was recommended among others that the use of ICTs for instructional delivery should be incorporated into teacher training programs of pre-service and in-service Physics teachers.

This paper explores the dynamic synergy between English Language Teaching (ELT) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) within the realm of 21st century education. It delves into the increasing demands and disorientations faced by educational systems in adapting to the rapid advancements of this century. The study investigates the pivotal role of integrating ELT with ICT as a solution to meet these challenges. By examining the complementarity of ELT and ICT, this research seeks to provide insights and recommendations for educators and provides educational strategies for the evolving needs of learners in the digital era. Applications of ICT in ELT can be practiced to the influence of the students learning English language and literature which create several prospects of learning opportunities such as exploring, creating, reflecting, evaluating, presenting and communicating. The primary objectives of this research are to: Evaluate how ICT is incorporated into ELT to fulfil changing demands in education. Examine how ICT and ELT can work together to improve the study of English language and literature. Determine tactics and suggestions that instructors can use to successfully integrate ICT into ELT. The study concludes that ICTs are very useful for the learner in their teaching and learning activities such as preparing and presenting their academic lessons and exercises. The method includes case studies that highlight effective implementations in addition to a thorough analysis of the body of research on ICT integration in ELT. However, it is found that application of ICT in ELT requires the skilled educator to especially at the secondary and higher secondary level. Trained educators can access a variety of ICT tools in ELT.

Objectives: The purpose of present study was to identify the role of ICT to achieve sustainable development goals of university by enhancing faculty research production at PNU. Theoretical Framework: Information Communication Technology (ICT) has impacted faculty research productivity in higher education. Any university's Sustainability and ranking depend on the caliber of its research output and the quality of the instruction they provide. High-quality research output raises a university's stature and reputation nationally and internationally. Hence faculty research productivity of any university helps to achieve the sustainable development goals of any educational institute. Methods: Both primary and Secondary data were used for the study. Secondary data included the examination of databases of Scopus and Web of science to examine the Published research. Primary data included a survey in the form of interviews. Interviews were conducted among faculty members selected randomly from 2500 faculty members teaching different college courses. Interviews were conducted in the various departments of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University with a minimum of two faculty from each college. Results and Discussions: It was found that although there is a significant association between the ICT integration by faculty in research activities and their research productivity, researcher characteristics and institutional support also played a significant role in enhancing faculty research productivity at PNU. The results indicated that the integration of ICT had a positive and significant impact on faculty Research Productivity. However, institutional support such as Funding, Research Environment, Rewards and Promotion, and teaching load had the highest impact on Research Productivity. Research Implications: The findings of the study are useful for educational institutes and university to frame their research policies to encourage faculty research.Implementing proper research Funding policies is essential to encourage research productivity in the university, The findings suggest that although teachers are ICT skilled, the institute must provide adequate research training workshops to create awareness about various ICT tools and software for research analysis. Originality/Value: Universities are taking numerous steps worldwide to encourage the research culture among their academic personnel. The present research is providing measures for improving ICT utilization among the academic staff in higher education in Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. health care system is one of the world’s most advanced systems. Yet, the health care system suffers from unexplained practice variations, major gaps between evidence and practice, and suboptimal quality. Although information processing, communication, and management are key to health care delivery and considerable evidence links information/communication technology (IT) to improvements in patient safety and quality of care, the health care system has a longstanding gap in its investment. In the Crossing the Quality Chasm and Building a Better Delivery System reports, The Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering identified IT integration as critical to improving health care delivery systems. This paper reviews the state of IT use in the U.S. health care system, its role in facilitating evidence-based practices, and identifies key attributes of an ideal IT infrastructure and issues surrounding IT implementation. We also examine structural, financial, policy-related, cultural, and organizational barriers to IT implementation for evidence-based practice and strategies to overcome them.

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss characteristics of Korea’s system responses with a research framework of the structure, conduct and performance theory and explain the role of information, communication technologies (ICT) and Big Data from a technology-mediated control (TMC) perspective.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the contextual nature of Korea’s diagnostic, preventive and treatment efforts. Particular attention is paid to issues related to the effective use of Big Data analytics and its applications, reporting mechanisms and public safety measures. The research model defines key factors in assessing the effectiveness of Korea’s responses.FindingsFindings of this research suggest: effective strategic planning and operational execution use well-tested and designed crisis-responsive manuals; linkage role of ICT/Big Data is prominent in trace, test and treat and participation (3T + P); and aggressive epidemic investigations require synergistic efforts of national and local government units, broad societal support and participation and contribution of global firms offering their domestic and global supply chain network capabilities.Research limitations/implicationsThe Korean Government's effective response experiences suggest the synergy of political, social, cultural and technological factors. Future studies may explore how personal privacy and public safety are both achieved in different social–cultural–political contexts (Ahn et al., 2020; Delgado et al., 2020; Sharma and Bashir, 2020). Other emerging organizational issues and international comparative studies are worth further investigation in future studies.Practical implicationsThis case study suggests how to apply ICT capabilities for organizing a national response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) pandemic. Public and private partnership in the framework of sociotechnological synergy (i.e. integration of ICT and social orchestration) is essential for the 3T process. In support of public policy initiatives, global firms share their IT infrastructure and supply chain integration experiences to accommodate global-level crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.Social implicationsThis study extends the TMC framework to a national level. In the adapted TMC framework, the control source, control target and linkage mechanism are specified. Using TMC, this shows the dynamic roles of ICT/Big Data in Korea’s COVID-19 response experiences.Originality/valueThe impacts of the COVID-19 are rapid and enormous. Despite the controversial early policy decisions and the rapid rise of confirmed patients, the world has recognized Korea’s effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) with Agriculture is identified as one of the most important tasks in order to achieve sustainable development in the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research is to suggest more suitable and proper approach to empower Sri Lankan farmers through ICT. As entry criteria for the main objective there will be a fact finding session, which measures the current level of ICT knowledge of Sri Lankan farmers and identifies the information needs, the pattern of use of ICT and factors that hinder the use of ICT by farmers. The research started with a literature survey to identify the factors that affect the use of ICT in agriculture sector. A structured questionnaire was used as the research instrument to collect data from farmers in Southern province. Galle, Matara and Hambantota districts were selected to collect data and farmers from diversified agriculture segments were interviewed. According to the result shown in the survey the farmers are ready to receive information. They are using ICT equipment mainly for entertainment purposes and they are not educated about the importance and how they can use ICT for their agricultural business related activities. The results of the study shows that Television, Radio, Mobile phone and Land phone are the most popular ICT tools that farmers are using and willing to use for the personal and business activities. The most highlighted barrier that discourages farmers using ICT is the fear to embrace new technology due to lack of knowledge. High cost of the equipment, technology and language limitation are the other main issues to be addressed in order to introduce ICT to the rural agriculture community. Results have shown that younger generation is willing to adopt and interested in the new technology while farmers above 45 years are still prefer the old system. It is found that information sharing on peer was wide accepted and popular among the farmers. It could also be proven that usage of social networking applications specific for the farmers was highly satisfactory and widely accepted by the farming communities. The research end-up by recommending the actions to be taken such as conducting ICT awareness sessions, introducing social media that enables the farmers to communicate each other, introducing easy payment systems for the farmers to buy ICT tools and introducing reward system to early adoption of ICT for agriculture related activities.

Financial Development, the Structure of Capital Markets, and the Global Digital Divide

This paper examines the role of financial development and financial structure in explaining cross-country diffusion of information communication technology (ICT). Using panel data for 76 emerging and advanced countries for the period 1990-2003, the paper finds that credit and stock market development tends to foster ICT development. Financial structure, however, does not appear to have any significant relationship with ICT development. The conclusions of the paper highlight the role of financial development in the market for knowledge-based products, and are consistent with theoretical predictions. The finding that financial development is an important determinant of ICT development implies that countries with underdeveloped financial markets may continue to lag behind in the use of ICT.

The smart city concept originally aimed at dealing with various urban problems, in particular, those related to the urban environment and infrastructure, such as modeling transport flow in a city. As it developed, the concept is now widely used to accelerate the process of urban management by using IT technology and by the availability of big data. However, the smart city discourses are still debated. There is a number of critical literature on the discourses; some are more concerned with the use and development of information communication technology (ICT). ICT and modern technology are considered the key aspect of the smart city concept. Meanwhile, others emphasize the importance of the people who operate the technology. Very few, if any, literature emphasizes the importance of resilience in the smart city discourse. The city as a complex system should have the ability to be resilient, especially when technology fails either due to technical/man-made or natural disasters. This paper aims to redefine the smart city concept in urban planning through a literature study in the context of planning using a resilience approach. This paper describes and defines what the smart city concept is, what it means, as well as explains the relation and linkage of the importance of using resilience approach in defining the smart city. Factors of resilience will lead to a soft infrastructure approach, such as enhancement in many aspects, e.g. community capacity, social and human capital, knowledge inclusion, participation, social innovation, and social equity. Discussion and analysis are conducted through a deep literature study using systematic literature review methodology.

Zambia has witnessed domestic and international customary land boundary conflicts due to improper land demarcation mechanism and partial documentation of customary land parcels. In this study we recommend utilisation and integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools such as the Participatory Geographical Information System (PGIS) and the mobile application to be used in the implementation of the customary land management system. This will enable families and community groups to properly demarcate customary land boundaries thereby reducing land conflicts and providing security of tenure for customary land.

Integration of information communication technology (ICT) with the judicial system has recently brought new opportunities in courts toward improved efficiency, quality, and transparency of court cases; better management of cases from registration through case disposal; and extended availability of the judiciary. This paper reflects on the implementation of the e-court system in the Sulaimaniyah Appellate Court in the region of Kurdistan in Iraq. The analysis is based on expert interviews of different stakeholders in the appellate court. The results show significant improvements in terms of the court case management workflow in the following four areas: improved internal daily operations, the security of court cases, concurrent extended access to the judiciary, and transparency. The research aims at extending the body of knowledge for judiciaries, who are on the way to start integrating technology to courts.