Information Technology Training Research Articles

Impact of Digitalisation in Construction on Australian Designers and Builders: A Cross-Analysis Based on the Size of Organisations

The construction industry has yet to reach significant levels of digitalisation compared to other sectors, which could enhance its processes. Recent building failures globally have eroded public trust in the industry, highlighting issues of compliance. This has prompted the introduction of building regulations, where digitalisation is expected to play a key role in supporting compliance. This paper aims to assess the impact of digitalisation on two key stakeholder groups within the construction industry—designers and builders—across various organisational sizes. A questionnaire survey was conducted with designers and builders in Australia, focusing on information technology (IT) infrastructure, digital capability, training, and research and development. Descriptive statistics were analysed and cross-analyses between designers and builders, as well as across different organisation sizes, were conducted using the Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis H tests. The findings revealed clear differences between designers and builders regarding digitalisation across IT infrastructure, digital capability, training, and R&D. For example, builders primarily rely on cloud storage while designers use a combination of local and cloud storage. Designers allocate a higher percentage of their turnover to IT, whereas builders are twice as likely as designers to lack structured training for digital skills. When organisation size was considered independently, similarities were observed across sizes. These results provide insight into the current digitalisation landscape in construction, offering a foundation to support the adoption of future industry regulations.

Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Insights from Social Media Usage in Juba City, South Sudan

Small and Medium Enterprises are the main forces behind economic growth, social progress, and job creation in South Sudan. Business and customers benefit from using social platform on increasing their daily business operations. However, enterprises in South Sudan are performing poorly since there was a reduction in businesses output from 58% in 2017 to 30% in 2021. Thus, the study looked into how social media usage affected the performance of small and medium-sized businesses in Juba City, South Sudan. The specific objectives were to assess how small and medium-sized firms' performance was affected by their use of social media for marketing, customer relations, social media interactions, and information search. The study also examined the moderating effect of government regulations on the relationship between social media usage and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. The study was anchored on Resource- Based View, media richness theory and regulatory capture theory. The study employed an explanatory research design and target population was 252 small and medium-sized enterprises in Juba City; 154 firms were selected using simple random sampling. Structured questionnaire was employed to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that the performance was positively and significantly affected by the use of social media for information search, social media interactions, social media usage and customer relations, and social media marketing. The study also established that social media usage and firm performance were affected by government regulations. The study concluded that social media usage contributes significantly to enhanced performance of small and medium enterprises. The researcher recommends that small and medium enterprises management should ensure they integrate the social media applications in their management systems. The researcher also recommends that in order to improve their performance on social media, small and medium enterprises identify their areas of strength and weakness. The management should employ modem technology in order to gain from data transfer, emailing, and texting while implementing a social media workforce. The government of South Sudan should ensure that suitable information technology training is offered to small and medium enterprises’ owners for the adoption of social media and other technological innovations.

ICT adoption, commercial orientation and productivity: Understanding the digital divide in Rural China

This study investigates the impact of Chinese smallholders’ adoption of Information and Communication Technologies—the use of smartphones and computers connected to the internet—on their commercial orientation, land, and labor productivity. Commercial orientation is the share of farm output for sales in the market. We used a control function approach and a selectivity-corrected model. The study uses national survey data from rural sample households, the China Household Database, and the China Household Finance Survey and Research Center. Findings reveal that the adoption of information and communication technologies by Chinese farmers increased the commercial orientation of farming. Furthermore, adopting information and communication technologies increases land and labor productivity by about 21.3 % and 28.2 %, respectively. Farm households’ commercial orientation improved labor productivity by about 35.9 %. Heterogeneity indicates that the adoption of information and communication technologies has a more significant effect on improving productivity for young household heads and small farmers. Policymakers should establish information and communication technologies training programs, develop digital infrastructure, and promote smallholder commercial production to increase agricultural productivity.

Can Anyone Learn to Code? A Qualitative Study of Place-Based Information Technology Training Programs

The demand for workers with information technology skills is high, creating a challenge for today's workforce system to train enough people. In response, nonprofit organizations and workforce development agencies have developed place-based training programs for information technology jobs. The intricate nature of these jobs necessitates innovative training approaches that address both technical proficiency and cultural competence. Drawing from interviews and case studies, this analysis highlights the importance of rigorous prescreening processes, structured support for graduates transitioning to employment, and collaboration with employers in ensuring the success and sustainability of place-based information technology training programs. It is recommended that programs incorporate these elements into their design to effectively meet the demands of the labor market and foster diversity and inclusion within the technology sector.

INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

The study examined how information technology affects internal control systems in tertiary institutions in Osun State. Specific goals were to ascertain whether or not information technology has a significant impact on the internal control systems and internal audit processes of tertiary institutions. A survey research design was chosen. A sample size of 100 respondents participated in the study. This study used the stratified sampling method and a regression technique was used for data analysis. The findings showed that internal control systems and internal audit procedures in tertiary institutions in Osun State were highly influenced by information technology with t= 20.02 P< 0.0 and t= 19.049p<0.05, respectively. It was concluded that internal control systems and internal audit procedures at tertiary institutions were strengthened and improved by information technology. The study has recommended that tertiary institutions adopt information technology in order to improve their internal control frameworks. To keep their staff’s necessary skills and knowledge current, the management of tertiary institutions should encourage both on-the-job and off- the-job training in information technology. To stop fraud, internal control mechanisms should be put in place. To establish who will be held accountable for violations, tasks must be digitally separated effectively.

The Empowering Digital Literacy in Islamic Boarding School Environments Through Computer and Information Technology Training

The Empowering Digital Literacy in Islamic Boarding School Environments Through Computer and Information Technology Training

Initial Training for Physical Educators in central Mexico

Teacher training did not always have a technical or technological distinctive. Before the Internet and the information society, cadre training was distinguished by its humanistic nature. The objective of this work was to reflect and compare previous training in Information and Communication Technologies. A cross-sectional, exploratory and retrospective documentary review study was carried out with a sample of sources indexed in international repositories. Training prior to the information and knowledge era was analyzed. In reference to the literature consulted, the discussion opens around comprehensive training.

Capturing The Characteristics of Technology Leadership in Appraising Digital Learning Throughout K12 Education in Malaysia

Technology leadership is being reinvented to speed up the technology integration in educational institutions. Previous research revealed that lack of information and communication technologies (ICT) training, teacher ICT competency, and access to ICT resources were the main barriers to leaders and teachers integrating ICT in schools. This study intends to determine the technology leadership criteria in ensuring the implementation of digital learning in Malaysia K12 schools successful. This research uses systematic literature review, focus group discussion (FGD) and Modified Delphi technique to identify the criteria dan characteristics of technology leadership in implementing digital learning. A total of 20 articles dated from 2018-2023 and seven participants participated in the FGD were used to identify the enablement criteria in technology leadership. A total of 33 items were found in the selected articles and emerged in FGD. These items were later validated using Modified Delphi technique by 14 panel of experts. Finally, 36 items were consensually agreed by the panel of experts to be the enablement criteria to appraise technology integration. These items were then proven to be aligned with the characteristics of ISTE Standards for Education Leaders.

Research on the Model of Public Physical Teaching in Universities in the Context of Modern Information Technology

With the advent of the information and network era, new opportunities have emerged for the development of educational and teaching work. In the context of public physical teaching in universities, the rational application of modern information technology based on actual development situations plays a significant role. It can enrich teaching methods, improve teaching efficiency, meet students' diverse learning experiences, and ensure the quality and efficiency of teaching. However, due to objective factors, there are still some problems in the actual application process, such as the limited ability of some teachers to use information technology and the lack of investment in teaching resources, which directly limit the advantages of information technology and even affect the final teaching effectiveness, leading to counterproductive effects. Therefore, in the future development, it is necessary to strengthen the information technology training for teachers, improve their application ability and information literacy, so that they can better integrate modern information technology with physical teaching. When conditions permit, increase the investment in information technology, improve infrastructure construction, and provide necessary hardware support for public physical teaching in universities.

Integrasi Psikologi Pendidikan dan Analisis Kesalahan Bahasa dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran

This study aims to explore how the integration of educational psychology and error analysis in language can improve the quality of learning. Through a systematic literature review (SLR) approach, this research examines various relevant studies to identify effective methods for enhancing students' learning interest and reducing language errors. The results show that game-based learning design can increase students' learning interest by 330%, and the implementation of an independent curriculum has a positive impact on producing skilled and creative generations. The empowerment of pedagogical competence based on reflective capabilities and training in phenomenon-based learning methods have also proven effective in improving the quality of learning interactions. These findings emphasize the importance of teacher training in information technology and innovative teaching methodologies, as well as the development of information systems that support better educational administration. The integration of educational psychology and language error analysis not only improves student learning outcomes but also prepares them to compete globally. Further research is needed to optimize the use of technology and family environmental factors in supporting students' learning processes.

Improving the Quality of Services for Rawalo Village Apparatus Through Information Technology Training and Assistance

Improving the Quality of Services for Rawalo Village Apparatus Through Information Technology Training and Assistance

Understanding IT in Healthcare: Relevance and Training Needs of IT in Private Medical Practice.

The integration of Information Technology (IT) into private medical practice is crucial in modern healthcare. Physicians managing office-related IT without proper knowledge risk operational inefficiencies and security. This study determines the relevance of specific IT topics in medical practice and identifies the training needs of physicians for enhancing IT competencies in healthcare. In March 2023 a cross-sectional online survey was conducted with physicians comprising nine IT-related topics in Tyrol, Austria. The survey results highlighted a strong perceived relevance and high demand for IT education among physicians working in their medical practice, especially in areas of core medical IT and security. The majority of responses indicated high relevance (76.7%) and high demand (69.7%) for IT topics in medical practice. The findings underscore a significant need for targeted IT training and support in medical practices, particularly in areas related to the medical practice and security. Addressing these needs could lead to improved healthcare delivery and better management of technological resources in the healthcare sector.

PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DI BANK SAMPAH KAMPUNG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN KAMPOENG BERSERI, KECAMATAN CILEUNGSI, KABUPATEN BOGOR

The waste bank program at KRL Kampoeng Berseri is an effort to use waste as economic value. However, savings management is still done manually, so officers find it difficult when residents don't bring notes. As a result, the savings collected were taken immediately so that local residents received less benefit. This causes the enthusiasm of waste bank customers in Kampoeng Berseri to decrease so that the waste bank program does not run optimally. so it is necessary to apply information technology. For this reason, information technology is applied to manage waste savings and provides information technology training on waste savings management to waste bank administrators as managers and residents of the Kampoeng Berseri KRL environment. This service activity starts from preparation by identifying problems, determining solutions and developing applications. Then the implementation consisted of grants and training in managing the waste bank and residents around Limus Nunggal village. Lastly, evaluation to measure the results of community service activities. Based on the survey results, it shows that implementing community service can increase citizens' interest in using the application. Apart from that, residents also stated that this community service activity had good benefits and could be applied in everyday life and agreed to continue this service program in the future. The community service program has succeeded in improving the management of waste savings using information technology and increasing citizen participation and support for the program.

Using artificial intelligence to implement the UN sustainable development goals at higher education institutions

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by offering innovative solutions and enhancing the efficiency of processes aimed at achieving these goals. There is a perceived need for studies which may look at these connections. Against this background, this paper reports on a study that investigated the connections between artificial intelligence and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at higher education institutions. The paper deployed a multi-methods approach. The first one was a bibliometric analysis of publications in the topic. The second method used was an assessment of a set of case studies, that illustrate how artificial intelligence is being deployed among a sample of universities in support of efforts to implement the SDGs and a survey aimed at identifying current and future trends. The data gathered allow some trends to be identified. For instance, that there is a wide range of applications of AI to sustainability in High Education Institutions (HEI), to be chosen in terms of campus operations and greening, outreach and community engagement, research, teaching and learning, and university management. Also, the paper has identified successful examples of the deployment of AI in various sustainability contexts, illustrating what are the success factors for them. Moreover, the survey identified the fact that the use of AI is quite widely spread, and is likely to increase in coming years, due to a greater demand. Finally, AI also poses several challenges, such as authenticity and ethics in assessment (case studies), ‘lack of access to software/materials’, and ‘lack of information technology training for myself/my colleagues’ (survey). Overall, AI offers a powerful toolset to accelerate and enhance the implementation of the UN SDGs. By analysing vast datasets, predicting outcomes, optimising processes, and providing new insights, AI has the potential to address complex sustainability challenges across various sectors.

Cultural Empowermnet of Communities Through Information Technology in Giripurwo Village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Empowering communities based on culture can be achieved through information technology strategies provided to groups in the form of learning guides. Giripurwo is a village with intriguing cultural potential and high market value, yet this potential is not widely known by the communityThis research aims to: a) describe the conditions of the cultural village community of Giripurwo in Gunungkidul, b) identify weaknesses within the Giripuro cultural village community in Gunungkidul, c) develop a design for a cultural-based community empowerment model through information technology, d) assess the feasibility of the empowerment model guide based on culture through information technology, e) evaluate the effectiveness of the empowerment model guide based on culture through information technology.This study is a development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this research are the cultural arts groups in the Giripurwo cultural village. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation, and focus group discussions (FGD). Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this research indicate that: a) the Giripurwo cultural village community already possesses skills in traditional cultural arts, b) the Giripurwo cultural village community has low skills in utilizing information technology as a medium in managing cultural arts, c) the cultural-based community empowerment model is implemented through information technology training for target groups, d) the cultural-based community empowerment model through information technology is deemed suitable for use with a "very good" category, e) the cultural-based community empowerment model has effectiveness for widespread application.

Complex communicative and cognitive tasks in teaching a foreign language to students of information technology training areas

Importance. The information technology sphere has been defined by the President of the Russian Federation as one of the priorities for the development of the country’s economy and maintaining its independence status. Higher education in the field of information technology makes a significant contribution to the formation of the personnel of the industry. The purpose of education at the university is to form a highly professional personality of an IT specialist with a range of competencies. Among them, competencies related to the ability to independently obtain the necessary information, constantly update professional knowledge and experience in the rapidly developing technology sector play a special role. The need to catch up with more successful players in the field of high-tech solutions (USA, China, South Korea) determines the important role of a foreign language in the professional training of computer science students. The focus of the research is on a specific type of foreign-language educational activity – complex communicative and cognitive tasks designed to model the conditions of interrelated foreign-language communicative and intellectual activities of students.Research Methods. To conduct the research, theoretical methods are used: the study of scientific literature, analysis, generalization, synthesis of the main provisions, on the basis of which practical methods are implemented – modeling and description of students’ speech-thinking activity in the course of solving complex communicative and cognitive tasks.Results and Discussion. The theoretical justification and practical illustration of the algorithm for creating a complex communicative and cognitive task are presented. The principles of learning based on complex communicative and cognitive tasks are highlighted, an algorithm for selecting content and teaching methods are presented. A specific example of a task for the purposes of higher education is given.Conclusion. The authenticity of the quasi-professional experience obtained during the learning process can be achieved through the integration of communicative and intellectual activities in the professional field. The “brainwork-speech” dichotomy can be implemented in practical pedagogical activities on the basis of complex communicative-cognitive learning problems.

Healthcare providers' perception towards utilization of health information applications and its associated factors in healthcare delivery in health facilities in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.

Information and communication technology (ICT) has significantly advanced global healthcare, with electronic health (e-Health) applications improving health records and delivery. These innovations, including electronic health records, strengthen healthcare systems. The study investigates healthcare professionals' perceptions of health information applications and their associated factors in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana's health facilities. We used a descriptive cross-sectional study design to collect data from 632 healthcare professionals (HCPs), in the three purposively selected health facilities in the Cape Coast municipality of Ghana, in July 2022. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to check the normality of dependent variables. Descriptive statistics were used to report means with corresponding standard deviations for continuous variables. Proportions were also reported for categorical variables. Bivariate regression analysis was conducted to determine the factors influencing the Benefits of Information Technology (BoIT); Barriers to Information Technology Use (BITU); and Motives of Information Technology Use (MoITU) in healthcare delivery. Stata SE version 15 was used for the analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 served as the basis for considering a statistically significant accepting hypothesis. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) generally perceived moderate benefits (Mean score (M) = 5.67) from information technology (IT) in healthcare. However, they slightly agreed that barriers like insufficient computers (M = 5.11), frequent system downtime (M = 5.09), low system performance (M = 5.04), and inadequate staff training (M = 4.88) hindered IT utilization. Respondents slightly agreed that training (M = 5.56), technical support (M = 5.46), and changes in work procedures (M = 5.10) motivated their IT use. Bivariate regression analysis revealed significant influences of education, working experience, healthcare profession, and IT training on attitudes towards IT utilization in healthcare delivery (BoIT, BITU, and MoITU). Additionally, the age of healthcare providers, education, and working experience significantly influenced BITU. Ultimately, age, education, working experience, healthcare profession, and IT training significantly influenced MoITU in healthcare delivery. Healthcare professionals acknowledge moderate benefits of IT in healthcare but encounter barriers like inadequate resources and training. Motives for IT use include staff training and support. Bivariate regression analysis shows education, working experience, profession, and IT training significantly influence attitudes towards IT adoption. Targeted interventions and policies can enhance IT utilization in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.

Digital Challenges: The Need to Improve the Use of Information Technologies in Teaching

In the post-pandemic scenario, a study was conducted at I.E. 50499 Justo Barrionuevo Álvarez in Cusco, Peru, to investigate the relationship between the use of information technologies and digital competencies among teachers. With a sample of 54 teachers, a structured questionnaire was administered to assess their competencies. The results revealed a direct positive correlation between the use of technologies and digital competencies, with a Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0,877, indicating a significant relationship. Correlations between the use of information technologies and the dimensions of digital competencies ranged from moderate to high. Significant correlations were observed in areas such as problem-solving (Rho=0,457), information and digital literacy (Rho=0,633), and security (Rho=0,743), among others. These findings suggest that, despite limited experience and limited knowledge of digital technologies among teachers in the institution, there is a notable relationship between the use of these technologies and their digital competencies. This study underscores the need for further training in information technologies for teachers in non-modernized urban contexts and for those who are older adults with limited prior experience in the digital domain. Enhancing digital competencies is crucial for adapting to the educational challenges in this new era of education

FORMATION OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The article examines the problem of developing information and technological competence of future computer science teachers in the context of modern challenges of society and in the process of their professional training. It is stated that the modernization of higher pedagogical education requires changing the requirements for the professional activities of teachers through the important direction of modernizing the new Ukrainian school of informatization because the introduction of computer technologies into the school work system requires professional information technology competence among teaching staff and, in particular, computer science teachers, which actualizes the problem of professional information technology training of computer science teachers in the context of transformational changes in modern higher pedagogical education. The pedagogical conditions that ensure the effective formation of information and technological competence of a future computer science teacher are substantiated. They include the focus of the content of the theory and practice of training future computer science teachers on the formation of motivation for such a process; creation of a modern educational and information environment based on traditional and innovative forms and methods of conducting classes, extracurricular activities and independent work. The professional information technology competence of a future computer science teacher is understood as their ability (readiness) to solve professional information technology problems; the totality of these tasks is determined by modern directions of professional information and technological activity of a modern computer science teacher. It is noted that the information and technological competence of a modern computer science teacher presupposes the ability to solve the following professional tasks: professional tasks in the field of pedagogical management (tasks of an organizational, administrative, communication, and gnostic nature), determined by information technology activities within the school information space; professional basic pedagogical tasks determined by information and technological activities related to the organization of education for general school students using computer technologies; professional tasks associated with teaching information technology and computer science to secondary school students, as well as with the implementation of the information technology activity of a computer science teacher, determined by new state educational standards. It is concluded that the information and technological competence of a computer science teacher determines their ability to solve professional problems in situations of direct teaching activity and presupposes the presence of didactic knowledge and skills to effectively use modern technical means and computer technologies to achieve the goals of secondary school education, in particular, variable use of working methods with electronic sources of information when solving problems of professional growth; independent study of new software products, determining the feasibility of their use in solving problems of professional growth; comprehensive interaction with Internet services and resources to implement professional development; implementation of information retrieval; use of Internet resources in self-educational activities; variable use of standard software for recording the results of self-educational activities

Evaluating Health Care Professionals' Readiness for e-Health Adoption in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Georgian Perspective.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of Electronic health (e-Health), leveraging technologies such as telemedicine, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and patient engagement platforms. This transformation underscores e-Health's role in providing efficient, patient-centered care. Our study explores health care professionals' readiness for these technologies, emphasizing the need for tailored education in this evolving landscape. Methods: In our study, conducted between February and March 2023, we administered a questionnaire-based survey to 500 staff members (82.4% female, 17.6% male) aged 25-70 from medical universities in Tbilisi, Georgia. The structured questionnaire covered topics such as computer literacy, telemedicine awareness, patient data security, and ethical considerations. We employed SPSS v21.0 for data analysis, encompassing descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of open-ended responses. Results: Our study included 500 participants categorized into five age groups. Notably, 31% considered themselves computer "experts," while 69% rated their skills as "intermediate" or "advanced." Furthermore, 85% used computers professionally, with 33% having practical computer training. Interestingly, 59% expressed interest in information technology training. Regarding e-Health, 15% believed it involves remote communication between health care professionals and patients, while 42% considered it "correct," and 37% "might be correct." Concerning its application in managing patients, opinions varied. In terms of e-Health's integration into Georgia's health care, responses ranged. Regarding patient data safety, participants exhibited diverse views. Finally, opinions on the necessity of informed consent for e-Health applications varied among participants. Conclusions: Our study explores health care professionals' readiness for e-Health adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. It reveals varying computer literacy levels, a willingness to learn, differing views on e-Health applications, and mixed opinions on its integration into Georgian health care. These findings emphasize the need for clear e-Health terminology, education, tailored approaches, and a focus on data privacy and informed consent. Overall, e-Health's transformative role in modern health care is underscored.