Search results for "Information and communications technology"
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Outcomes‐based measurement of public access computing in public libraries
2010
PurposeThis paper seeks to present a methodology for measuring the outcomes of public access computing as well as presenting and comparing the main results of baseline studies conducted in Lithuania and Latvia.Design/methodology/approachBoth baseline studies use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and both include multi‐perspective, longitudinal design and nation‐wide samples.FindingsThe benefits that users can gain from using PAC in public libraries include access to ICT, technology training and assistance, expanded employment opportunities, conducting commercial transactions, access to and assistance with local, state and federal government electronic services, and suppo…
Evaluación de la educación digital y digitalización de la evaluación
2021
La evaluación de la educación digital y digitalización de la evaluación son procesos por el que transita tanto la educación digital como la educación digital de emergencia. Aunque el tema de la evaluación, por sí misma, ya es complejo, esta complejidad aumenta cuando media la tecnología digital. Lejos de pensar que se trata de una acción técnica, la evaluación digital y la digitalización de la evaluación, como lo demuestra el contenido de este monográfico, no se reducen a la inserción de sistemas tecnológicos, sino a la comprensión pedagógica de su rol e impacto en los procesos educativos. Los trabajos que conforman este monográfico buscan contribuir, desde el análisis empírico y la reflexi…
Computing and communication convergence reflection to legislation system and higher education programs
2017
Concept of computing and communication convergence has many years of history — as strategic concept it started about 1977 and yet have many definitions. The idea behind convergence concept mostly related to getting closer computing and telecommunication common technologies, services and service provider's business models. In this academic position paper some less significant obstacles of influence-reflection of convergence to legislation system, higher education programs and industry labor market are discussed.
Prevención de las adicciones tecnológicas en la adolescencia
2017
Technological addictions (social networks, mobile and video games) are one of the current main problems presented by adolescents in relation to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This paper describes the main characteristics of these new addictions and presents the ADITEC, an instrument whose objectives are the evaluation and prevention of these addictions. ADITEC is a tool specially designed to be applied in educational settings, with homeworks that can be supervised by parents.
Environmental sustainability in hotels: a matter of category?
2012
As in other economic activities, companies in the hospitality industry have proposed several practices and implemented technology solutions to pursue environmental sustainability of their activities and minimise their impact on climate change. Some applications of information and communication technologies (ICT) may contribute to the reduction of the demand of supplies, water and energy by hotels. In the present paper, we aim at exploring the influence of the hotel category on the implementation of environmental-friendly technologies in hotels. Considering a sample of Spanish hotels in the most important cities, we evaluate the relationship between the level of implementation of certain tec…
A review of the use of information and communication technologies for dietary assessment.
2009
Presently used dietary-assessment methods often present difficulties for researchers and respondents, and misreporting errors are common. Methods using information and communication technologies (ICT) may improve quality and accuracy. The present paper presents a systematic literature review describing studies applying ICT to dietary assessment. Eligible papers published between January 1995 and February 2008 were classified into four assessment categories: computerised assessment; personal digital assistants (PDA); digital photography; smart cards. Computerised assessments comprise frequency questionnaires, 24 h recalls (24HR) and diet history assessments. Self-administered computerised as…
Comparing the Effect Size of School Level Support on Teachers’ Technology Integration
2020
Teachers are expected to lead the innovative use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) at the classroom level of context. However, research literature shows that a number of factors influence their ICT pedagogical practices. Therefore, the present study investigates the influence of school level support on teacher educators’ technology integration. A mixed method is used to collect data through three focused interviews (N = 19) and self-completion survey (N = 136). The data collected is analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The result shows support for the model hypothesized and suggests that the ICT pedagogical practices of the teacher educators do not predict their t…
Las salidas de campo en España como recurso didáctico para la enseñanza de la Geografía. Una revisión bibliográfica
2019
La enseñanza de la Geografía debe orientarse hacia la formación de estudiantes que posean las destrezas de comprender y analizar el territorio a través de la localización y distribución de hechos relevantes, así como que sean capaces de obtener, analizar y aplicar dicha información a los diferentes contextos de la vida cotidiana. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión bibliográfica de trabajos de investigación sobre las salidas de campo en España desde el campo de la Geografía e identificación de las principales temáticas de estudio (1980-2018). Tras el análisis de los resultados, se han identificado 4 temáticas principa les: 1) La potencialidad que tienen las salidas de campo…
Digital Teaching Competence Evaluation of Pre-Service Teachers in Spain: A Review Study
2021
Digital teaching competence is one of the main teacher training needs today. However, teacher training curricula show a significant gap in this area. The objective of this study is to carry out a systematic review of scientific articles published between 2011 and 2020 that analyze the digital teaching competence of pre-service teachers who are mainly studying in Spanish universities. The reviewed studies show that there is great heterogeneity in the theoretical frameworks and instruments employed. Pre-service teachers point out that they have certain digital skills, but they lack pedagogical skills to digitally enrich the teaching-learning processes. These aspects present challenges in rese…
Designing OLPC learning environments: A case on 1:1 pedagogy in rural Tanzania
2013
In the past two decades computers have become a standard educational tool in the industrialized countries. Recently, equipping each student with a personal device (one-to-one computing, OLPC) has been enthusiastically advocated for developing countries, too. However, despite a number of pioneering research studies, broader analyses of pedagogical, technical, and organizational aspects of one-to-one computing in developing countries are largely missing. In this participatory action research in a rural Tanzanian primary school, we identified a number of pedagogical elements that were beneficial for teaching and utilizing ICT in the classroom. We pinpointed exploratory and self-regulated learn…