Use Of Information And Communication Technology Devices Research Articles

Internet addiction among teachers: A systematic review

The proliferation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within educational spheres has undeniably enriched pedagogical practices through the integration of digital tools. Despite these advancements, the escalating use of ICT devices harbors the potential for internet addiction among educators. This systematic review scrutinizes the prevalence, symptomatology, and predictive indicators of internet addiction in the teaching profession, in addition to examining its association with physical and psychological well-being. Employing a methodical approach aligned with the PRISMA guidelines, an analysis of 15 rigorously selected scholarly articles, sourced from the Web of Science and Google Scholar, was conducted. The findings reveal a prevalence rate of internet addiction among educators ranging from 5.2% to 35%, pinpointing specific behaviors that may predispose individuals to higher addiction risks. Given the paucity of research pertaining to internet addiction among teachers, the corpus of articles ultimately incorporated into this study was constrained. However, the implications of these findings are multifaceted, highlighting the critical need for targeted interventions to ameliorate the detrimental effects of internet addiction on educators, thereby fostering a more conducive teaching and learning environment.

The frequency of the use of information and communication technologies in school age children and musculoskeletal disorders connected with their use

Introduction: information and communication technology (ICT) has multiplied its availability and use, resulting in enormous usage, especially among school-age children, who use it for an average of 7.5 hours per day. The amount of time adolescents spend in front of electronic screens has increased significantly between the ages of 10 and 14, but there are significant gender changes. For boys, this increase is 41.6 minutes per day, while for girls it is 22.7 minutes per day.
 Methods: The study is designed as an epidemiological, cross-sectional, descriptive-analytic, comparative study. The study will be conducted in the form of an online questionnaire on the Microsoft Forums platform during the period 12/15/2021 to 12/30/2021. Respondents were able to access the request for consent using a link and a QR code, which was previously signed by a parent/guardian giving consent for children to participate in this study.
 Results: The results of this study show that school-aged children generally use cell phones with a touch screen between 2 and 3 hours daily during the work week (39.2%) and TV (39.5%). Pain caused by ICT use in the past 12 months occurred mainly in the neck/shoulder area (42.4%), while pain in the previous month occurred mainly in the lower extremities (29.1%).
 Conclusion: Increased use of ICT devices was associated with higher levels of musculoskeletal symptoms. The higher pain burden in various body parts is of concern, and further research on the effects of ICT device use in adolescents is needed and warranted.

Teacher Education: Revamping Professionalism in the Teaching Profession through ICT and Socio-cultural Approaches

Education is known to be a lifelong process capable of transforming positively the behaviors of individual members of the society. It therefore becomes imperative for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as well as social-cultural factors to be harnessed in meeting the desired goals of education. No doubt, since the past few decades, ICT has become an essential component of the education system used in building skills and competencies of students as well as the use of native languages, signs and symbols. Unfortunately, review of various research findings has shown the poor utilization of ICT and social-cultural approaches such as native languages, cultural tools, as well as Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) in the education system which has in turn affected education. This is due to poor knowledge on the use of ICT devices and programmes as well as the inability of most teachers in the application of social-cultural theory in education. This paper discusses the integration of ICT and socio-cultural factors in teacher education. The contribution of this paper to knowledge is on the current debates on bridging the gap between qualified and unqualified teachers which has become a bane for future development of knowledge by harnessing ICT and socio-cultural opportunities. The paper recommends among others the introduction of professional programmes specifically designed in batches to help equip teachers on the best way to influence learners’ cognitive development through ICT, use of native language, as well as how various cultural practices and norms in the educational environment can be managed in meeting the goals of education.

Nexus between Exposure to Mass Media and Health Care Expenditure: Empirical Evidence from India

Background: High Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on health care in India is a serious concern hitherto the low level of Government health spending and health pandemics. Personal savings are the only options left to the individual. This paper identifies the role of mass media use on OOPE on health care in India. Methods: The analysis is based on the large scale nationally representative dataset (India Human Development Survey - IHDS – II, 2011-12) using the log-linear ordinary regression and multinomial logit regression models. Conclusions: We observe the U-shaped relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use and health expenditure among Indian households. However, ICT use is corroborated with higher health expenditure since they belong to the higher strata of income quantile. Some specific policy-based recommendations on better dissemination of information through the appropriate use of ICT devices pertaining to health care have been suggested.

The Analysis of Primary School Teachers Ability in The Application of ICT-Based Learning Media In Tarogong Kidul District

The purpose of this research is to analyze the ability of elementary school teachers in the application of learning media based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The main objectives are the teacher's understanding of ICT-based learning media, the ability of teachers in designing ICT-based learning media, the ability of teachers in the use of ICT-based learning media, factors that can support and inhibit the application of ICT-based learning media, and how teachers overcome obstacles in the application of ict-based learning media. The research method used by the author is mixed methods research method or mixed research method that is, by combining between qualitative and quantitative research types. The subject of this study was a public elementary school teacher in tarogong kidul area. The sample of this study was as many as 30 teachers. Instruments used in the form of questionnaires, observations and interviews. Based on the results of the instrument test obtained teacher's understanding of learning media by 85.6%, the ability of teachers in designing ICT-based learning media by 85.6%, then the ability of teachers in the use of ICT-based learning media by 85.4%. The supporting factors in terms of teacher ability are the implementation of training in the use of ICT devices and designing ICT-based learning media. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that the ability of elementary school teachers in the application of ICT-based learning media in the Tarogong Kidul area is very good.
 

An Assessment of Final Year Pre-Service Teachers’ Readiness to Use ICT to Teach Implication for COVID-19 Education Response

Readiness of teachers to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to teach is currently a significant issue due to its relationship to online teaching/learning which is a global COVID-19 education response. Preparing future teachers to ICT effectively to facilitate variety of online learning modes is a huge challenge for teacher training institutions, especially in developing nations like Nigeria. In this study, the ICT readiness of final year pre-service teachers in the degree programme of College of Education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria was assessed. The data gathered using a Likert questionnaire was computer-analyzed. The findings suggest that the pre-service teachers were ready with respect to the following indicators.· Awareness and motivation to use ICT to teach.· Confidence to use ICT to teach.· Availability of internet/mobile network facilities in their environments.· They were very ready with respect to perception on the benefits of ICT in teaching and learning.They did not express readiness in terms of the following indicators.*Acquisition of adequate knowledge and skills on the use of ICT devices during training.*Personal ownership of ICT devices (e.g., computers/laptops).It is therefore recommended that compulsory personal ownership of laptops and relevant ICT devices by pre-service teachers could help them practice and acquire necessary ICT skills more adequately during their training.

Elderly’s Attitude towards the Selected Types of e-Health

This current study was sought to explore how older adults’ adaptation of information and communication technology (ICT) devices was associated with their preference for e-Health services. A total of 224 Czech older adults aged 60+ were analyzed for the study. The sample comprised 21% male and 79% female. A self-reported survey questionnaire was employed to assess the prevalence of the use of ICT devices and the Internet and general preference for e-Health services. A series of t-tests were performed between and within two groups divided into e-Health supporters and non-supporters. The results indicated that nearly half of the respondents preferred to use the Internet for searching for health-related information. We found that older adults’ use of ICT devices and educational level was significantly associated with the selection of the e-Health services. However, gender, household type, and the place for a residence did not count additional variance for the preferred e-Health services. For those who express willingness to receive the e-Health service, the preferred e-Health services should be implemented across relevant health domains. To do so, health professionals ought to provide the necessary equipment and educational programs that help older adults better access and adapt to e-Health services.

PENGARUH PEMANFAATAN PERANGKAT TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU SEKOLAH DASAR

Era revolusi industri 4.0 menuntut guru agar mempunyai sejumlah karakteristik untuk menyusun administrasi belajar yang tepat, mampu mendesain media pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan perangkat Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) yang ada secara arif, efektif, kompeten dan profesional. Untuk sampai pada tujuan tersebut masih banyak ditemukan masalah yang menghambat pelaksanaan kompetensi profesional guru dalam bidang TIK.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh yang positif atau signifikan antara pemanfaatan perangkat TIK terhadap peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru. Jenis penelitian ini adalah korelasional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah semua guru Se-Kecamatan Ruteng. Sampel sejumlah 35 orang guru. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner (angket).Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara pemanfaatan perangkat TIK terhadap peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru SD Se-Kecamatan Ruteng, dengan koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,60. Hasil uji t menunjukan thitung>ttabel yaitu 4,31>2,235. Besar sumbangan variabel pemanfaatan perangkat TIK terhadap peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru SD Se-Kecamatan Ruteng sebesar 36,05% dan sisanya 63,95% dipengaruhi variabel lain yang tidak diteliti oleh peneliti.

Opportunities and Specifics Underlying Day Care for Older Adults in Hungary with Consideration of Active Ageing

In the past few decades, ageing has become a serious global issue. The concept of active aging and its incorporation into different type of social services (e.g. day care for elderly people) is one of the possible solutions. The main goal of this research was to evaluate the status of clients in Hungarian day care institutions. Another important goal is to explore which domains of the concept of active and independent ageing were already considered and applied in Hungarian day care service and where they should be strengthened. The questionnaire was based on the Active Ageing Index questionnaire (ZAIDI et al. 2013). 14% of the observed sample was 64 years old or younger, 38% was 65–74 years old, 36% was 75–84 years old, 12% was 85 years old or older. Most of the participants (74%) were women. More than half of the sample were widowed. One third of the sample received some kind of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) device. There was a strong connection between the frequency of ICT usage and education variables. Accessibility, which was also a facilitator of active and independent ageing, came up only in 25% of the sample. Mental well-being – as a new variable – was analyzed with principle component analysis from five former variables with the highest rate in the Central Hungarian region. Satisfying physical security was reported by only 56% of the sample, more often among men (p = 0.03). Reinforcing the preventive aspect of the service, propagating it amongst freshly retired people, and including not only widows, but other potential clients as well could be the key points of service development. To intensify the potential points in the service connected to active ageing (accessibility, volunteering in late-life, use of ICT devices etc.) could be a key factor in the improvement of day care services.

Percieved effects of information and communication technologies in agricultural extension service delivery in Owerri West Lga of Imo State, Nigeria

ICTs devices have great potential for use in agricultural extension delivery and are increasingly being used without corresponding research into their optimal use. The study analyzed the effects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in agricultural extension in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers, identified the level of awareness of farmers on ICTs devices, described the type of ICTs devices available for use in agricultural extension delivery, examined the effectiveness of ICTs devices and identified the barriers farmers face in the use of ICT devices. Sample size comprised fifty (50) farming households selected using simple random sampling techniques. Structured questionnaire was the main tool for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and multiple regression analysis. Mean age was 45 years. Majority (74.0%) were male and about 76.0% were married with a mean household size of 6 persons. Mean farming experience was 20 years, while about 78. 0% were members of farmers’ associations. Average monthly farm income was ₦49, 500.00. Greater proportions (58.0%) did not have access to extension agents. Sizable proportions (82.00%) were highly aware of various ICT tools used in agricultural extension.. Estimated multiple regression models revealed that the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers have a significant influence on their level of effectiveness in use of ICTs devices. Farmers identified high cost of ICTs devices (94.00%) and inadequate power supply (86.00%) as their barriers in the use of ICTs devices in the area. It was recommended that seminars and workshops should be organized for farmers on the use of various ICTs devices as this would enhance their use of ICT and promote effective agricultural delivery.Keywords: Agricultural extension, Information and Communication Technology), Extension services, Imo State

The use of ICT devices by older people with a special focus on their type and respondents’ age: A Czech case study

ABSTRACTThe recent demographic trends show a rapid increase of aging population, especially in developed countries. Therefore, there is an urgent need to look for the opportunities of maintaining the quality of life of this aging population. One of the solutions seems to be the use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices, which can promote autonomy of older people by facilitating the execution of many routine activities such as shopping or communication. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of ICT devices among older people in the Czech Republic with respect to their type and respondents’ age. The methods include a questionnaire survey, as well as statistical processing of data collection. The results indicate that present seniors are becoming more digitally literate, especially in the use of mobile phones. However, the use of the technological devices then dramatically drops at the age of 75 years. In addition, the results indicate that future research should focus on the use of mobile phones, respectively smartphones, and its effectiveness on the improvement of quality of life of older generation groups.

Use of Information and Communication Technology in Healthcare Context by Older Adults in Germany: Initial Results of the Tech4Age Long-Term Study

Abstract In 2016 the interdisciplinary research team Tech4Age started its long-term survey to evaluate the use of information and communication technology (ICT) by older adults (60+) in Germany. This study focuses on the use of ICT devices and applications, the evaluation how these devices are operated in terms of ergonomic hand positions, the investigation of health information usage as well as technology affinity, health literacy and computer literacy. The first run of the Tech4Age long-term study was done by sending a paper-based questionnaire to 5,000 individuals older than 60 years randomly selected from the total German population and equally locally distributed within Germany. Responses were collected from N = 551 participants with a mean age of 69.17 years (SD = 5.787). The gender ratio of the sample is balanced, including 51.3% male and 48.7% female. Results provide descriptive insights into technology usage and knowledge about influencing factors. Older adults already use modern ICT on a large scale, for example to do online banking or for mobility reasons (navigation, booking tickets, etc.), but health-related ICT products and applications have been used less, mainly due to mistrust. Investigation of health information usage showed that doctors and pharmacists are the main sources older adults rely on. Two thirds of all participants were satisfied with general information they got about health. The evaluation of the ergonomic use of ICT devices revealed a common way of use, namely that a majority of older adults prefer to use their ICT devices in the case of a small display in portrait mode and in the case of larger displays in portrait as well as landscape mode. Touch input is always performed with a finger or the second hand, the one not holding the device. The article will present and discuss the results in detail.

Green ICT framework to reduce carbon footprints in universities

The world today has reached a certain level where it is impossible to get the quality education at the tertiary level without the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ICT has made life better, communication easier and faster, teaching and learning more practical through computers and other technology based learning tools. However, despite these benefits ICT has equally contributed immensely to environmental problems. Therefore there is the need to use ICT resources efficiently in universities for environmental sustainability so as to save both the university environment and the world at large from the effects of global warming. This paper evaluates the carbon footprints from the use of ICT devices and comes up with a proposed green ICT framework to reduce the carbon footprints in universities. The framework contains techniques and approaches to achieve greenness in the data center, personal computers (PCs) and monitors, and printing in order to make ICT more environmentally friendly, cheaper, safer and ultimately more efficient. Concerned experts in their respective departments at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) Malaysia evaluated the proposed framework. It was found to be effective for achieving efficiency, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

EFFECTS OF USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) ON FARMERS’ AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND WELFARE IN ORLU AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The aim of this study was to ascertain the effects of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on farmers’ agricultural practices and welfare in Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State. Data were collected with structured questionnaire distributed to 130 respondents randomly selected from the 10 extension blocks in Orlu Agricultural Zone. Percentages, bar graphs, mean scores, standard deviation, presented in frequency table and Likert type scale were used to analyze the data. The result obtained showed that ICT devices available in the area included radio, mobile phones, television, and newspapers among others. However, radio is the most readily available ICT device (99.2%), followed by mobile phone (97.7%). It was also observed that ICTs have significant effects on the farmers’, agricultural practices and welfare as indicated by a high mean score on the statements. Several factors constrained the use of ICT devices. Among these factors were erratic power supply (98.5%), low level of education (93.1%), language barrier (92.3%), lack of ICT skills (91.5%), low income of farmers (88.5%), unavailability of ICT centers (82.3%) and high cost of ICT facilities (79.2%). This study thus recommended that Government should provide financial support to farmers through the provision of interest free loans to enable them acquire and use the technologies. Government should improve rural infrastructures particularly electricity supply in the study area. The rural dwellers should be given the requisite skills required for information management. They should be exposed to practical computer training for the enhancement of ICT use. Keywords – ICTs, Farmers, Welfare, Agriculture, Nigeria

Education and ICT Facilities of Royal Belum Orang Asli School Children

An effective teaching and learning using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is necessary to facilitate students to the easy access world of knowledge. The use of ICT essentially leads to significant impact on a condusive learning environment and also on the students’ achievements. In Malaysia, the students come from different background and ethnics, which include orang Asli. The urban students might face less difficulties in accepting the ICT in their lessons. A question then raised regarding the readiness of the Orang Asli students, particularly in remote areas, like Royal Belum, Malaysia. This paper investigates the readiness of the primary students, namely from the Jahai group, in Royal Belum on the use of ICT devices, such as notepad and laptop. In addition to that, we studied the internet facilities and its connectivity at the schools, including some other related issues. Outcome of the observations showed positive readiness of Orang Asli students in using ICT devices. Nevertheless, a substantial effort from the ICT teachers seems crucial to the effective delivery of the ICT syllabus. Additionally, the schools suffer with slow connectivity as the data rate of 20 Mbps needs to be shared with other nearby schools. This has affected the students’ learning and also the teachers’ daily tasks, for instance, in meeting District Education Department (PPD) requirements regarding uploading marks online. Therefore, it is appropriate for the government agencies to search some initiatives in solving the current issues.

Analysis of Effects of Activities While Traveling on Travelers' Sentiment

Travel involves various onboard activities. The emergence of information and communication technologies (ICT) has added new dimensions to the activities. This study analyzed the effects of various onboard activities, including the use of ICT devices, on trip makers' feelings during trips. This study employed the daily reconstruction method to examine whether the feelings that trip makers had were positive or negative. In addition, the seemingly unrelated probit regression and univariate probit models were used to analyze the association between onboard feelings and types of onboard activities by travel mode. This study found that onboard activities using ICT devices were valued by trip makers and tended to have positive effects on their feelings during trips. However, it was also found that the effects were not homogenous. Emerging ICT-related onboard activities can be instrumental in improving people's travel experience and in encouraging automobile users to become transit riders.

Positive UX and Active Use of ICT Devices among the Elderly

People have started to use ICT(Information and Communication Technology) devices t o acieve various goal s in many situations. But a gap still exsists between high end users and low end users that is related to their demographic group . One of the important traits is the generation or the age group. Authors conducted field research by the contextual inquiry method and analyzed the data by applying M-GTA, then summarized the information into a category relationship diagram. In this diagram, factors such as the motivation for using ICTs , active involvement in the communication and ICT literacy were regarded as three major components. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ij-ict.v2i1.1506