Information Technology Literacy Research Articles

Computer and Information Literacy in Nursing as a Prerequisite for Financial Sustainability

Abstract This paper examines information technology and information literacy of employees as one of the more essential prerequisites for creating smart hospitals, which are, on the other hand, a prerequisite for sustainable financial operations. Since nursing is the backbone of every hospital, research is focused on the nursing profession. Namely, if medical personnel do not know the basics of information and communication technology (ICT) and are incapable of recognizing, finding and structuring information into new knowledge and exchanging it with colleagues, an intelligent hospital is impossible, and the business is worse. For this reason, research was conducted to determine the state of computer and information literacy in the nursing field in hospitals in north-western Croatia. It was carried out in 2021, which determined the ratio of administrative work and health care and examined the level of ICT knowledge of nurses and technicians. Analysing the secondary, higher and higher medical school curriculum determined the current situation and required improvements. The research results showed that computer and information literate staff spend less time on administration; they estimate that there is not enough content on computer literacy in the existing curricula. The hospital's operations will also be efficient because the competencies of the nurses will enable better implementation of business processes and a better financial result for the hospital.

What predicts students’ future ICT literacy? Evidence from a large-scale study conducted in different stages of secondary school

Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy is key to solving future societal challenges and to leading an independent and responsible life in an increasingly globalized and digitalized world. Hence, countries around the world have promoted research on students' ICT skills and their inclusion in curricula. Despite these efforts, little is known about what predicts future ICT literacy, and prior research has almost exclusively conducted cross-sectional studies. In the present study, we addressed this gap by using data from a large-scale longitudinal study of 6810 students in 311 schools from Germany. These students participated in the National Educational Panel Study over the course of secondary school (in Grades 6, 9, and 12). We were particularly interested in investigating potential spillover effects from skills and dispositions that are inherently fostered in school on ICT development. Thus, we considered a rich set of different types of predictors related to the students' social, cultural, demographic, and learning backgrounds; their subject-specific motivation; and the composition of their schools, and we assessed the extent to which these variables explained variation in ICT literacy development at two key stages in the educational system (Grades 9 and 12). Our results indicated that prior ICT literacy was the most important predictor of future ICT literacy but more so for the development between Grades 9 and 12. In addition, variables related to the students' learning backgrounds, followed by variables related to the composition of their schools and students' subject-specific motivation explained future ICT literacy. Overall, the predictors explained between 49% and 67% of the variation in future ICT literacy. Our longitudinal findings suggest that the learning environment and students’ skills and dispositions are crucial for understanding ICT development and are indicative of the deliberate design of ICT interventions.

Attitudes towards digital game-based language learning among Japanese university students

The notion that digital games can be effectively employed as tools for learning and teaching has steadily been gaining traction among educational theorists and researchers, with numerous empirical studies pointing to the potential benefits of games for skill and knowledge development. However, a solid understanding of learners’ attitudes and concerns regarding this relatively novel pedagogical approach is also necessary for effective implementation in formal learning contexts. It cannot be taken for granted that today’s learners will accept game-based approaches simply because these learners tend to be more accustomed to advanced technologies than those of previous generations. The aim of this mixed-methods empirical study is thus to help elucidate learner beliefs and attitudes regarding digital game-based language learning with survey data collected from 112 undergraduate student participants at a large public university in Japan. The findings reveal that learners generally held positive attitudes towards DGBLL before taking part in any intervention and, after playing a cooperative digital game over six weekly sessions, reported stronger positive attitudes towards this pedagogical approach. In contrast to the results of earlier studies, gender was not found to be a statistically significant predictor of attitude towards DGBLL in this sample. However, two other demographic factors, namely information technology literacy and digital gaming experience, correlated positively with several measures of attitude. The learners considered enjoyment to be the most important advantage of using digital games for language learning. However, many also expressed doubts regarding the effectiveness of game-based language education.

Teachers 'literacy in Information and Communication Technology in Teaching Early Childhood Education

Teachers 'literacy in Information and Communication Technology in Teaching Early Childhood Education

Information Technology, Inequality, and Adult Literacy in Developing Countries

The studyassesses linkages between information technology, inequality, and adult literacy in 57 developing countries for the period 2012–2016. Income inequality is measured with the Gini coefficient while six dynamics of information technology are taken on board, namely use of a virtual social network, Internet access in schools, Internet penetration, mobile phone penetration, fixed broadband subscription, and a number of personal computer users. The empirical evidence is based on interactive Tobit regressions. The findings show that only Internet access in schools unconditionally promotes adult literacy. The corresponding inequality threshold that should not be exceeded for Internet access in schools to continue promoting adult literacy is 0.739 of the Gini coefficient. Policy implications are discussed.

RELEVANSI PERUBAHAN KURIKULUM 2013 TERHADAP KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR DI ERA DIGITAL

The curriculum is a very important part of the educational process, because the curriculum is the main substance in the material being taught. The Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia emphasized the need for changes and developments in the 2013 curriculum Besides that, the 2013 curriculum also develops information and communication technology literacy, as well as strengthening character education in character building and spiritual values. All education standards in Indonesia are formulated into the Indonesian Partnership for 21st Century Skill Standards. The author takes a study where the curriculum was made when the times were so fast with the use of technology, namely the 2013 curriculum or better known as K13 with the independent learning curriculum. The rapid changes in the Indonesian education curriculum where the 2013 curriculum has begun to be seen and can be felt has born a new system, a new curriculum that is echoed as the Independent Curriculum which has started in the 2022/2023 school year. This research uses a systematic review approach because the writing of this article is based on several references in the form of books and articles as well as scientific publications online. The 2013 curriculum is a competency and character-based curriculum that aims to increase educational attainment and is expected to produce productive, creative, innovative and effective young people. independent learning focuses on the freedom to learn independently and creatively. It is very appropriate that now a different curriculum is needed from the previous curriculum in dealing with the digital era.

PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DALAM PENGUATAN LAYANAN ADMINISTRASI KANTOR KELURAHAN BARRANG CADDI KOTA MAKASSAR

Barrang Caddi Island is one of the islands located in Barrang Caddi Village, Sangkarang Islands District, Makassar City. The Barrang Caddi Village Office as a public service provider has various types of services to the community, including issuing recommendation letters and certificates. Barrang Caddi Village Office staffs were required to provide effective and efficient services to the community, hence village officials must always improve their knowledge and skills, including increasing information technology literacy. Utilization of information technology in supporting public services within the Barrang Caddi Village environment requires the ability of Human Resources to use this information technology. In response to this, the Dipa Makassar University Lecturer team carried out community service activities addressed to the Barrang Caddi Village officers with a counseling approach in the form of training in the use of office applications, namely Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and the internet. The purpose of this community service activity was to improve the quality of HR performance for the Barrang Caddi Village Office in operating office applications to ensure faster, more effective and efficient services for the community. Based on the results of the community service activities that have been carried out, it can be seen that all participants in the training, namely the Barrang Caddi Village Office staff, were very enthusiastic about participating in the training and the participants were able to understand and practice well all the material presented during the activity.

Impact of video games on the strategic use of digital tools for education in primary

Given the need for greater information technology literacy, as reflected in SDG 4 of the 2030 Agenda, it is necessary to motivate interest in information and communication technologies (ICT) from childhood. The aim of this study is to verify that the use of video games enables the development of an interest in children that favors digital competences related to leisure and education. To this end, the relationships among some of the most used video games by children (Brawl Stars, Roblox, and Fortnite) are analyzed. A sample of 371 children (aged 8 to 12) attending primary school in Spain was taken. Structural equation models were used to analyze the relationships between measurable and latent variables. The results show (i) the mediating role of fun use of ICT in achieving the educational use of ICT effect and (ii) the different levels of ICT use depending on gender.

Integrating 21st Century Skills into Translation Classroom from Students' Perspective

First coined in the 1980s and instantly redefined ever since, the term "21st-century skills" has transformed education around the world. In their effort to best prepare students to become successful global citizens, teachers have integrated the teaching of 21st-century skills into their classrooms. However, research into how students perceive and incorporate these skills in their learning of such subjects as translation is not as so rigorous. Therefore, this study is aimed at bridging this gap. The research was conducted based on the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) framework. A combination of survey questionnaires from 80 university juniors studying Translation 2 at Van Lang University and 10 interviews with them helped provide data for analysis. The results showed that among the skill sets (P21, 2013), most students gave preference to collaboration, critical thinking, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) literacy. They also shed some light on what hindered them from developing certain skills in their translation learning. The research, finally, suggests some possible adaptations in syllabus design and teaching approaches that can boost students' 21st-century skills while nurturing future qualified translators.

Influence of IT Literacy on Lecturer performance

One of the factors that influence the success of an organization's business is the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure that is run well, the Information Technology Literacy as a provider of IS/IT products and services must have the ability to do so. This research consists of two types of research, namely correlation research which will examine the relationship between internal customer satisfaction and seven independent variables. Results of correlation analysis showed that there was a significant effect positive between internal customer satisfaction with seven variable quality of the products and services of IS/IT (reject H 0 hypothesis 1) and there is significant influence positively the quality of the products and services of IS / IT to the perception of improved performance internal customers (reject H 0 in hypothesis 2). The average value of the satisfaction dependent variable is 3.326 and the dependent variable is the perception of increased internal customer performance: 3,430 which means that internal customers currently feel quite satisfied and feel a sufficient increase in their performance after receiving and using the IS/IT products and services provided. by the Information System Service Bureau at STT-PLN . The results of the Mann-Whitney analysis reject H 0 in hypothesis 3, in other words there are significant differences in the assessment of performance aspects between internal customers and IT personnel on the performance of the IT Literacy. Aspects that include: response to problems, development of IS and viruses.

Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills among librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State

This study explored information and communication technology (ICT) Literacy Skills among Librarians in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three research questions. The study adopted survey research design. The population and sample of the study were eighty-one (81) librarians in the six tertiary institutions studied, in Imo State. The instrument that was used for data collection was a four-point rating scale based on the research questions. The rating scale is entitled “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Skills Rating Scale (ILSRS)”. The instrument was given to three specialists in order to establish its face and content validity. The reliability (internal consistency) coefficient of the instrument was computed cluster by cluster using Cronbach alpha. Cluster A of ILSRS yielded reliability coefficient of 0.688, cluster B yielded 0.808 while cluster C yielded reliability coefficients of 0.719. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The major findings of the study include: many of the core ICT literacy skills were not possessed by the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State. The extent to which ICT skills are possessed by librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State is not significant; the extent to which ICT literacy skills are of benefit to the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State is significantly beyond expectation; and the extent of application of ICT literacy skills acquired by the librarians in tertiary institutions in Imo State to library services is significant. The researcher recommends that: the institutions‟ authorities in conjunction with the library management should encourage the librarians who make personal efforts to acquire ICT skills on their own with little financial, as well as moral back up; The benefits of ICT literacy skills should be fully explored by librarians, and efforts should be made by librarians to integrate ICT literacy skills in all areas of service delivery in the library.

TECHNOLOGY LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON THE 2018 NAEP EIGHTH GRADE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT SCORES

This study explored the impact of teacher technology literacy professional development participation on the 2018 NAEP eighth-grade information and communication technology literacy scale scores. This quantitative study analyzed data from the National Assessment of Educational Process (NAEP) Data Explorer to examine the impact of teacher technology literacy professional development participation on the 2018 NAEP eighth-grade information and communication technology literacy scale scores. The findings of this study indicate that (1) there is no impact of teacher professional development on student achievement based on the NAEP data, (2) there is no significant impact on the frequency of team teaching on student achievement scores, and (3) teacher observation has no significant impact on the average scale scores. These findings may indicate that while teacher professional development participation does not have a direct impact on student achievement, it is beneficial to teachers, teacher candidates, and students in other ways.

Exploring usability problems of mHealth applications developed for cervical cancer: An empirical study.

Nowadays, mobile health applications are developed to raise awareness and facilitate screening and treatment of cervical cancer, while a very few studies have been conducted focusing on the measurement and assurance of usability and exploring the acceptable user experience of such applications. Usability issues become a crucial concern for such cervical-cancer-related applications because users with diverse backgrounds in terms of education, information technology literacy, and geographic reasons are required to access those applications. The objective of this research is to evaluate the usability of mobile health applications developed for cervical cancer patients. Two evaluation studies were conducted following the expert evaluation and a questionnaire-based user study. A total of four cervical-cancer-related applications that are focusing on the Awareness and Diagnosis theme were selected and each of the applications was evaluated by four usability experts. Then, a user study (n = 80) based on the Goal Question Metric was conducted to reveal the usability problems of four selected applications. Finally, findings of both evaluations were aggregated and analyzed. Both approaches showed that all applications suffer from several usability problems while "Cervical Cancer Guide" performs better and "Cervical Cancer Tracker" showed the least in performance from the usability perspective. Again, the Goal Question Metric performs noticeably better in assessing the learnability of the applications, while the analytical heuristic evaluation performs better in identifying the issues that cause user annoyance. The methodology adopted and the usability problems revealed through this study can be well utilized by the information technology professionals or user interface designers for designing, evaluating, and developing the cervical-cancer-related applications with enhanced usability and user experience.

Information Technology, Inequality and Adult Literacy in Developing Countries

Information Technology, Inequality and Adult Literacy in Developing Countries

Retracted: Preschool Education Based on Computer Information Technology Literacy and Big Data

Retracted: Preschool Education Based on Computer Information Technology Literacy and Big Data

Countermeasures for Improving Online Teaching Effect in Chinese Colleges and Universities during the Epidemic Period

During the epidemic period, colleges and universities in China have launched online teaching practices. Online teaching can break through geographical restrictions, with flexible class times and locations, and students can watch it repeatedly after class, which is an important advantage compared with traditional classroom teaching. However, in teaching practice, the teaching effect of online teaching is not very good. Through literature research and interviews with teachers and students, it is found that the inconsistent and imperfect functions of online teaching platforms, the poor autonomy and self-discipline of students’ online learning, and the low online teaching ability of teachers are important factors that affect the effect of online teaching. Based on this, corresponding countermeasures from the perspectives of colleges, students and teachers are proposed to help the development of online teaching in the future and improve the effect of online teaching: First, to strengthen the support of colleges and universities for teaching platforms and course resources, and accelerate the construction of a stable and efficient unified online teaching platform. The second is to strengthen the guidance of students to enhance their autonomy and self-discipline in online learning. The third is to improve teachers’ online teaching level and information technology literacy to ensure the quality of online teaching.

Peningkatkan Keterampilan Penggunaan Aplikasi Pembelajaran Online Bagi Guru dan Siswa Siswa Sekolah Dasar

The development of information technology does not only play a role in the economic field, but also in the field of education. Today every teacher and school student at almost all levels of education is required to be technology literate, especially information technology because every job has been in contact with information technology. In addition to supporting educational activities, information technology literacy also supports teachers in solving administrative problems and for students to support the learning system. One of the software that can be used to support education and administrative issues is Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint software has many features that are still not familiar to some users, especially elementary school teachers, especially elementary school students. This is also experienced by the teachers of SD 17 Bengkulu City who are not familiar with the many tools provided in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint software. Some of the obstacles that are often encountered are the less than optimal use of the merge function in Word, the function of conditional formulas in Excel and animation and multimedia in PowerPoint. This is the background for the dedication team to provide training "Improving the Skills in Using Microsoft Office Software for Teachers and Students at SDN 17 Bengkulu City". This activity was held in the classroom of SD N 17 Bengkulu city with lecture methods and direct practice. The participants of this training were teachers and grade 6 students, all of whom were teachers and students of SDN 17 Bengkulu City

Медицинские информационные системы: современные реалии и перспективы.

Introduction. Medical information systems (MIS) are becoming increasingly important in modern healthcare. Materials and methods. The search, analysis and systematization of publications in the eLibrary and PubMed databases were carried out using keywords «MIS», «Medical Information System», «Pharmacological information System», «Health information system», «Hospital information system», «Pharmaceutical information system». The varieties of MIS, including pharmacological ones, are given. The advantages and disadvantages of the most used Russian MIS are analyzed. Their functionality is compared with those foreign analogues. Results and discussion. As a result of the analysis of publications, the historical aspects of the development of MIS in different countries are presented. Classification of MIS based on their technical design and functionality is proposed. A number of problems faced by developers and consumers of MIS are outlined. The characteristics of the MIS, the most commonly used at present in the Russian Federation, are given. A number of disadvantages characteristic of the implemented information systems and the ap- proach to their application, as well as the benefits for the medical organizations from their implementation are noted. Conclusions. The formation of the MIS market in Russia occurred about a decade behind the Western countries, but today this process is gaining speed thanks to government initiatives as well as the efforts of software developers and healthcare organizers. This process is hindered by the lack of qualified personnel in the field of information technology and insufficient technical literacy of doctors. The introduction of MIS at the initial stage may be costly, but the costs can quickly pay off by improving the organization of internal processes, increasing the efficiency and coherence of the work of health care units.

Peningkatan Keterampilan Komputer dan Pengenalan Perangkat Lunak Microsoft Office Bagi Guru dan Siswa SD N 17 Kota Bengkulu

The development of information technology does not only play a role in the economic field, but also in the field of education. Today every teacher and school student at almost all levels of education is required to be technology literate, especially information technology because every job has been in contact with information technology. In addition to supporting educational activities, information technology literacy also supports teachers in solving administrative problems and for students to support the learning system. One of the software that can be used to support education and administrative issues is Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint software has many features that are still not familiar to some users, especially elementary school teachers, especially elementary school students. This is also experienced by the teachers of SD 17 Bengkulu City who are not familiar with the many tools provided in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint software. Some of the obstacles that are often encountered are the less than optimal use of the merge function in Word, the function of conditional formulas in Excel and animation and multimedia in PowerPoint. This is the background for the dedication team to provide training "Improving the Skills in Using Microsoft Office Software for Teachers and Students at SDN 17 Bengkulu City". This activity was held in the classroom of SD N 17 Bengkulu city with lecture methods and direct practice. The participants of this training were teachers and grade 6 students, all of whom were teachers and students of SDN 17 Bengkulu City

“A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL OF TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK), SCHOOL CULTURE AND ICT LITERACY ON THE TECHNOSTRESS OF SCIENCE TEACHERS”

Teachers' Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy skills in employing teaching-learning modalities opened new avenues for making the teaching and learning process more dynamic and engaging. This study developed a model of TPACK, School Culture, and ICT Literacy Skills on Technostress of Science Teachers in secondary schools of Bukidnon Divisions in the School Year 2021-2022. The study examined teachers' best predictors of technostress, resulting in the development of a structural equation model (SEM). Descriptive, correlational, and causalcomparative designs were utilized, employing adapted survey questionnaires as instruments to obtain information from the 320 participants. Mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Multiple Regression, and SEM were the statistical tools used. The results show that the level of science teachers' technostress, TPACK, and school culture was high and moderate in ICT literacy skills. Moreover, there was a positive and signicant relationship between the science teachers' TPACK, school culture, and ICT skills with their technostress. The ICT skills and school culture were predictors of science teachers' technostress. Finally, the best t model of science teachers' technostress is best predicted by ICT skills and TPACK. Hence, the model suggests the following: ICT Skills and TPACK inuence teachers' technostress; the collaborative inuence of teachers on ICT Literacy Skills and TPACK leads to less technostress; teachers' high level in TPACK with their basic level in ICT are inuential factors in their technostress, and less technostress when there is basic ICT Skills and high TPACK levels with regards to doing the new modality of teaching and learning.