Utilization Of Information Communication Technology Research Articles

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as Tool by Agricultural Extension Agents in Osun State, Nigeria

This study assessed the factors influencing utilization of information communication technology (ICT) in agricultural extension service delivery in Osun state. A total of 175 respondents were considered (extension agents = 155, supervisors = 20). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage). The result from the research revealed that majority (80% and 90%) of respondents were male and are married respectively, while 87% are within the age range of 30 – 49 years. The family size of majority of the extension workers are within 4 – 6 members. While 61.7% of the respondents had B.sc/B.A, a handful (23.4%) had HND with few (14.9%) ND certificate holders. Their annual salaries range from N300,000 - N600,000 and majority (85%) of the extension workers do not belong to any agricultural association. Radio and Television (100%) were the ICTs most aware of among the extension workers followed by telephone (98.9%).

Utilization Of Information Communication Technology By Library And Information Science Undergraduate Students In University Of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the utilization of Information Communication Technology by library and information science undergraduate students in University of Calabar, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, three research questions were generated to direct the study. Literature review was done according to the variables under study. Survey research design was used for the study. A sample of two hundred and forty-six (246) undergraduate students were selected for the study using accidental sampling techniques. The instrument for data collection was titled: “Utilization of Information Communication Technology Questionnaire (UICTQ)”. The reliability of the instrument was established through test retest method. Sample percentage was the statistical analysis techniques adopted to test the research questions under study. The results of the analysis revealed that consistencies in ICT, reasons for using ICT and availability of infrastructure significantly influence utilization of ICT by undergraduate students of LIS. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that government in conjunction with the school administrators should run a free and compulsory ICT services in order to provide practical and functional knowledge to students in tertiary institutions.
 
 

Taiwanese parents' perspectives on young children's use of information communication technology.

How parents think and feel about their children's use of technology can influence how their kids behave online. The family's socioeconomic status (SES) may also affect this influence. In light of this, this research emphasizes the need for more investigation into parental attitudes and the role of SES in shaping how children consume media. This study surveyed 629 Taiwanese parents to explore their attitudes toward their young children's use of information communication technology (ICT), usage patterns, and the interplay with socioeconomic status. The findings revealed a significant disconnect: although approximately 50% of parents considered above six years old to be a suitable age for children to start ICT, over 80% of children had already engaged with ICT before that age, indicating a large disparity between parental expectations and actual initiation. Furthermore, parents highlighted "learning interest" and "various content" as the most positive impacts of children's ICT use, while "addiction and overreliance" emerged as their primary concern. Notably, parents, as a whole, tended to perceive their child's ICT use more negative than positively, with fathers displaying greater acceptance of negative viewpoints than mothers. Parental attitudes toward children's ICT use were categorized into five clusters, ranging from balanced and optimistic views to value emphasis, conservatism, and negative doubts. This classification underscores the intricate and multifaceted nature of parental perspectives, encompassing both positive and negative outlooks on children's ICT utilization. The findings underscore the nuanced character of parents' attitudes toward technology, shaped by the intricacies and challenges posed by the digital era. These insights emphasize that parental attitudes go beyond a simplistic positive-negative divide, reflecting a comprehensive response to the opportunities and complexities inherent in the digital age.

Digital transformation in foreign language education: Examining the position of the EFL teacher in ICT literacy diffusion

Digital transformation and ICT adoption in Japanese higher education has lagged behind other developed countries. Drawing on Diffusion of Innovation theory, this preliminary case study examines the role of English foreign language (EFL) teachers as opinion leaders in information communication technology (ICT) literacy diffusion in the Japanese university context. The preliminary findings indicate EFL teachers enhance ICT literacy in breadth and depth for both teachers and students. With these findings this study proposes a tentative conceptual model that adds to the current scholarship on ICT utilization in Japanese higher education by illuminating how teachers can support digital transformation to expand the breadth and depth of ICT literacy, and cross-cultural diffusion of technology. Policy and pedagogical implications for in-service teacher professional development are discussed.Keywords: EFL; opinion leaders; Japan; digital transformation; ICT literacy; higher educationPart of the Special Issue Teaching practices in times of digital transformation <https://doi.org/10.21428/8c225f6e.ac86609b>

UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KINDERGARTEN LEARNERS UNDER THE NEW NORMAL

The study determined the utilization of Information Communication Technology in the Development of Kindergarten Learning during this new normal. As we are all experiencing this pandemic, it dramatically affects the educational system wherein face-to-face became forbidden and online classes became the alternative way to continue the learning process. There are five utilization of ICT focused in this study: Language arts, Numeracy, Science, Music and arts, and social skills. 1-4 Likert scale questionnaires were used to gather the data needed. A total of 80 respondents, 50 parents and 30 teachers were selected to answer the questionnaire in this descriptive type of research. Weighted mean, frequency count, percentage and Z-Test were among the tools utilized in analyzing the gathered data. The study found that utilization of ICT was very useful ranging 3.25-4.00. Correlational analysis showed that learners can develop their competencies or domain without the utilization of ICT. To improve the utilization of ICT during this pandemic it is important to strengthen the practices of teachers as well as the parents. KEYWORDS: development, information communication technology, kindergarten, learners, new normal, utilization

Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria

The study investigated information communication technology (ICT) and organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate the relationship between mobile phone communication technology and organizational decision making; identify the relationship between e-mail communication technology and organizational decision making and ascertain the relationship between video and web conferencing communication and organizational decision making. Research design for this study was descriptive survey. Study area was Enugu. The sample size of 323 respondents was drawn from population 5690 employees from selected federal Parastatals namely Federal character commission, Federal fire service, Federal housing authority, National Bureau of statistics. The instrument of data collection was questionnaire. The data analytical techniques were arithmetic mean, standard deviation and correlation statistics. The empirical results show that mobile phone communication has significant relationship with organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria (r-statistic = 0.761; P-value &lt; Sig-value (0.05); e-mail communication has significant relationship between e-mail communication with organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria (r-statistic = 0.750; P-value &lt; Sig-value (0.05) and video and web conferencing communication has significant relationship with organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria (r-statistic = 0.890; P-value &lt; Sig-value (0.05). The study concluded that information communication technology (ICT) has positive and significant relationship with organizational decision making of Federal Parastatals in Nigeria. The study recommended that management of federal parastatals should increase training of employees in ICT utilization should be adequately carried out hence operational efficiency, quality service delivery, sustainable competitive advantage and improved performance will be the outmost benefits to be derived.

Utilization of Information Communication Technology among Public and Private Secondary Schools of Karachi: A Comparative Study

This study aimed to compare secondary school teachers from the public and private sectors in terms of their perception and understanding of Information Communication Technology (ICT). It also examined how these teachers are facilitated and trained by their respective schools. The sample size for this study was 50 teacher respondents, with 5 public and 5 private schools being selected in Malir Town. From each school, 5 respondents were chosen through simple random sampling. To analyze the data, the Statistical Packages of Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 was used for descriptive and inferential statistics. The data was evaluated and hypotheses were tested using an independent sample t-test. The findings indicate that secondary teachers from both public and private schools have a similar perception of ICT. However, public secondary teachers displayed a higher level of knowledge in ICT and were better supported by their respective schools compared to private schools in Malir Town.

The Effectiveness of Contextualized Digital Game-Based Learning Resource in Improving Kindergarten Pupil’s Alphabet Knowledge Level

The achievement of pupils in their future studies depends on their reading skills. One of the strongest foundations in reading success includes alphabet knowledge. Nowadays, the utilization of information communication technology (ICT) influences young children’s learning and emergent literacy skills. Hence, this study explored the effectiveness of digital game-based learning resource in improving pupils’ alphabet knowledge specifically on vowels. An alphabet knowledge checklist on vowels was used to collect the data. One key finding from the study is that most of them have fair alphabet knowledge of vowels with an overall pre-test mean score of 17.91. Findings revealed that interactive learning resource was effective as reflected by a substantial increase of 8.95 points. The t-test for paired samples results in a t-value of -10.11 and a p-value of 0.000. Thus, the difference between the posttest and pretest is significant. Hence, digital game-based learning resource is an effective non-print instructional material in kindergarten for the improvement of alphabet knowledge on vowels. The study recommends the creation of contextualized digital game-based learning resource using consonants to further validate the result. A similar resource may also be suggested to other grade levels to confirm its effectiveness in improving alphabet knowledge.

Challenges of Plateau State Polytechnic English Lecturers in Utilizing ICT for Manpower Development

Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilitates teaching and learning especially in the 21st century where online/digital resources have taken over the globe. The polytechnic is designed to train students who form the nation’s manpower. This paper examined the challenges faced by Plateau State Polytechnic English lecturers in utilizing ICT for manpower development. The study was necessitated by the call from educators around the world for the incorporation and effective utilization of online resources in teaching and learning. In order to investigate the challenges experienced by lecturers in the polytechnic over the utilization of ICT in manpower development through the teaching of English, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted on the departmental WhatsApp platform of the Department of General Studies of the polytechnic consisting of eighteen English lecturers. The study adopted Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL) as its framework. The result of the FCD revealed among others that there were so many problems hampering the utilization of ICT in the teaching and learning in the institution. These challenges principally are related to data infrastructure, knowledge infrastructure and management infrastructure. The study concluded that there was need to put in place ICT facilities in the polytechnic for the lecturers to utilize in the teaching of English being the central language of communication in the development of the nation’s manpower. Key words: Challenges, ICT, Manpower, Polytechnic, Utilization.

Utilization of Information Communication Technology on Education and Social Change Of Village Community

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) changes people's lives and becomes a vital development tool, including in rural areas. ICT also provides positive and negative social change for rural communities in terms of social welfare, social and cultural ties. The purpose of this study was to get an overview of the use of ICT for social changes that occur in the community in Sungai Sirah village, Padang Pariaman Regency. The method used is a qualitative approach. The results of the study found that most rural communities already use ICT (cellular phones). Meanwhile, computers/laptops are still used by certain groups, such as village officials, youth organizations, teachers and students. Internet is still very limited in use due to limited access/network, expensive data packages and minimal skills. There are social changes in society, limited to ways of communicating, seeking/disseminating information and making work easier. While e-commerce activities (online buying and selling) that can improve the social welfare of the community do not yet exist. Aspects of individual social ties indicate that the need to communicate drives people to use ICT. However, direct/face-to-face communication is still the main thing. Village communities are also less worried about cultural changes due to the negative impacts of using ICT. Because the norms developed in the village are still firmly held by the community. However, filters and anticipation of the negative impacts of using ICTs must still be prepared, especially in schools

Gender utilization of information communication technology (ICTs) among agriculture extension workers for community development in Edo state, Nigeria

Gender utilization of information communication technology (ICTs) among agriculture extension workers for community development in Edo state, Nigeria

Influence of Teachers’ Variables for The Utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) For Social Studies Instruction in Basic Schools in West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, Ghana

This study examined the influence of teachers’ variables for the utilization of ICT for Social Studies instruction in Basic Schools in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, Ghana. Three research questions were formulated to achieve the research objectives. The researchers adopted the combined paradigm or the mixed research design, administered questionnaires and solicited opinions through interviews. Descriptive survey was used by the researchers to seek and analyzed information from pupils and teachers’ of Social Studies in the Basic Schools in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, Ghana. Ten (10) Basic Schools were randomly selected for the study. Thirty (30) Social Studies teachers, one (1) each from basic seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9) as well as sixty (60) pupils, two (2) each were selected from basic seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9) using purposive and random sampling respectively. The result of the findings indicated that most teachers of Social Studies do use ICT in the teaching of Social Studies. However, there are a number of challenges militating against their frequent use of ICT in the teaching and learning process such as the large nature of the classes they handle, insufficient time for the organization of ICT tools and equipment, financial constraint to purchase some ICT tools and equipment for teaching and learning purposes, and lack of support from school administration for ICT use. Based on these findings, recommendations were made that teachers should be orientated on the use of ICT tools and equipment through attendance of seminars, workshops and conferences and that government through Teacher Education Division of Ghana Education Service should support Social Studies teachers in the basic schools within the West Mamprusi Municipality financially for improved efficiency on their use of ICT to promote effective teaching and learning. Teaching time table should be flexible to allow teachers to organize fix ICT tools and equipment in their respective schools to bring about effective teaching and learning.

Strategies Used to Impart Information Literacy Skills among Library Users at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya

The rapid implementation of information technology worldwide has changed and continues to change all areas of life. The education, research and development sectors are highly affected by these technologies. New opportunities for accessing information, teaching, learning and training through the delivery of digital content are now widespread. The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of information communication technologies as a tool for information literacy among library users of Catholic University of Eastern Africa’s Gaba Campus, Eldoret, Kenya. Based on the study, this paper examines the strategies used to promote information communication technologies as a tool for information literacy. Survey research design was adopted and the target population was 537 registered users comprising the library staff, teaching staff, non-teaching staff and students. Stratified random sampling technique was used to classify the population into strata of library staff, teaching staff, non-teaching staff and library registered students. Simple random sampling was applied on the strata to select the respondents. The sample size for the study was 113 respondents. Questionnaires were administered to the selected participants. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study found that the major strategies that the library management adopted in enhancing information literacy were provision of written materials in information literacy, one-on-one training, demonstration, inducting new users and organizing seminars and workshops. The strategies were fairly effective. Therefore, it was recommended that the libraries and university management should strengthen and diversify strategies to ensure library users are able to access and use accurate information to solve their academic problems. The study is of value to academic libraries as it informs practice and policies in enhancing information literacy among the staff and students who depend on the .......

The role of E-leadership in ICT utilization: a project management perspective.

Covid 19 presents a great challenge and opportunity for remote working, highlighting the need for electronically-mediated leadership in team tasks and performance. What is the role of leadership in improving utilization of information communication technologies (ICTs) in teamwork? Framed within the e-leadership and project management literature and employing a longitudinal field observation method over 8 months that involves 52 subjects and 172 observations, this study finds that (1) first, strong leaders employ a consistent and high-level use of ICTs throughout the whole process of group work, especially at the planning and closing stages of a project. (2) Second, strong leaders alternate the use of various ICTs to match specific tasks at different phases of the project. Two media platforms—team discussion forum and document sharing— stand out as the most important for strong leaders to build trust and execute tasks. (3) Finally, in a project management setting with a group of transient members with clearly-defined tasks and time-sensitive responsibilities, trust-building is a continual and highly significant leadership responsibility that precedes other leadership responsibilities. Trust is built largely through alternating the use of two rich ICT media (discussion forum and instant messaging) with two lean ICT media (document sharing and presentation display). These findings highlight a significant role of e-leadership in organizations which see the emergence of ICTs especially during crises like Covid 19.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10799-021-00354-4.

Influence of Information Communication Technology Resources Adequacy and Utilization on Students` Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya

The study purposed to provide empirical data on the status of Information Communication Technology (ICT) resources in terms of adequacy and utilization and their influence on academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya. The concern was the large number of students that perpetually performed dismally in national exams and the wide performance variations between schools in the study locale yet investments and level of utilization of ICT resources as well as how this was influencing observed academic performance was not clear. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and the Context- Inputs – Processes -Outputs (CIPO) model which is a systems theory approach to the determinants of learning outcomes and school effectiveness (Scheerens, 1991,2013). Target population constituted 386 principals,2316 heads of department (HoDs), and 4160 teachers in 386 schools. Sample size was derived from Kothari (2013) formula and constituted 192 principals,330 HoDs and 352 teachers however the fully filled and returned questionnaires were172 for principals ,330 for HoDs and 344 for Teachers. Main data collection method was Principals` questionnaire (r =.89), HoDs` questionnaire (r =.92) and teachers` questionnaire (r =.87). Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected where qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis while quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Due to data non-normality inferential statistics was done by use of Kruskal-Wallis H-test and Mann-Whitney U-test as the non-parametric alternatives to (one-way analysis of variance F-test and independent samples t-test) Findings of the study were that ICT resources investments varied widely between public secondary schools but generally and more perniciously, the level of ICT resource investment was woefully low. Computer availability in schools was the variable that influenced performance with highest effective size as it explained about 13% of the variation in academic achievement in the study area. The level of utilization of ICT resources varied between schools but was generally sub-optimal in most schools. Comparing ICT resource adequacy and level of ICT utilization as explanatory variables for academic achievement, it was found that the effect sizes of some of the ICT resources` level of utilization were higher than those for ICT resource adequacy. This implied that to significantly improve learning outcomes and reduce wide performance variations between schools, focus should not just be to invest in ICT resources adequacy in all the schools but also to ensure that all the ICT resources available in the schools are being optimally utilized.

The Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Procurement Processes: Case of Zimbabwean Urban Councils (2009 to 2018)

The research aimed at determining the impact of ICT applications on procurement processes. The population of study was composed of 110 respondents from Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Chinhoyi and Gweru urban councils with a representative sample of eighty-six participants all drawn from the procurement, finance and works departments of the five councils. Quota sampling was used in this research with strata based on the level of employment in the three different divisions. The research utilized a proportion of 78% from each stratum to select eight-six respondents. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data was collected through questionnaire which was designed to satisfy research objectives. Secondary data came from relevant literature review, journals, business magazines, conference papers, and internet. Questionnaire responses were tabulated, coded by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 to analyze quantitative data. Qualitative analysis was used to obtain in depth knowledge of the level of ICT utilization and why users were operating at different levels. Findings of the study indicated that although ICT infrastructure with procurement application is in existence and available, utilization of Information Communication Technology is at basic level. Acceptance and adoption of ICT in procurement was driven by both organization and personal objectives. The view that technology adoption is based on the Technology Acceptance Model was applied in this study by testing the perceptions of ease of use and usefulness of ICT. The study revealed that ICT adoption in procurement improves the process and benefits other operations of the business. ICT training and skills development, coupled to organizations’ leadership commitment and availability of financial resources were cited as critical success factors in the acceptance and improved utilization of ICT in procurement. The researchers recommended further studies on the topic of ICT adoption in business operations by public entities.

Adopting the ICT Innovation to Administrative and Activity Procedures in a University

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has made performing administrative tasks more convenient for organisations. This paper discusses the contribution of ICT innovations to administrative effectiveness with respect to the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) and, specifically, their examination process. An analytical study guided by one hypothesis has been applied in this paper to understand the utilisation of ICT at OUT and framed within the timeframe of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hypothesis states that there is no significant difference in the mean response of students, lecturers, and administrators on the effectiveness of ICT in the Online Oral Examination System (OREX) and administrative process of the OUT. The use of both primary data collected through administered questionnaires to the university population and secondary data sourced from existing literature aided in determining the findings. The results revealed that ICT innovations could be effective if well used in university activities and more suitable if adapted in an innovative way for online admission and a perfect fit for online examination system such as OREX, which was developed as a response to the pandemic. The study also inveterate that the students, lecturers and senior administrative Staff (Registry) had very similar responses on the effectiveness of ICT innovation on the administrative process and academics of the OUT. It was recommended, among others, that the university should mobilise resources towards the provision of facilities and training of its ICT personnel for more relevant innovations, particular for online examination processes such as OREX.

Knowledge and Utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Health Professionals at Debretabor Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Incorporation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in health care system has gained a great momentum of acceptance globally. Thus, ICT adoption in the health system can significantly contribute to improve quality service and accessibility. However, most health care providers in Ethiopia just like other developing countries have underprivileged ICT utilization. The objective of this study is to investigateknowledge, and utilization of Information communication technologyamong health professionals at DebretaborReferralhospital.Methods: -A cross-sectional study was conducted. Study participants selected using simple random sampling. Data collected through self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and logistic regression techniques were deployed. SPSS20 was used to analysis. Result: -314 participants enrolled in the study giving an overall response rate of 94.9%. The proportion of those who have good utilization habits for ICT was 39.9% and about 87.2% were good ICT knowledge. Age with [AOR: 4.29, 95% CI (1.781-10.329)], educational status (AOR: 7.57, 95% CI 2.047-27.976), ICT training (AOR: 4.92, 95% CI 2.762-8.779), and ICT knowledge (AOR: 9.01, 95% CI 4.014-20.207) were found to be significantly associated with ICT utilization habits of health professionals.Conclusions: -The result suggests that health professional’s ICT utilization habit was relatively low. Age, educational status, ICT training and ICT knowledge were factors significantly associated to ICT utilization. Therefore the DebretaborreferralHospital put up ICT training for healthcare in order to accrued from efficient and effective utilization of ICT

Convergence and divergence of ICTs in Egyptian newsrooms: A longitudinal approach

The convergence of information communication technologies (ICTs) in news-making processes has changed the nature of news production in post-Arab Spring Egypt. Several newsrooms have integrated ICTs into their daily routines to develop their content and reconnect with their audiences. Although on the surface this seems a positive development, it appears that today, just a few years after integrating ICTs, Egyptian newsrooms are lagging behind. This study examines the utilization of ICTs – especially social media – in three Egyptian newsrooms. Three waves of questionnaires in 2012, 2014/2015 and 2018 which constitute a longitudinal survey of ICT convergence across the three newsrooms. The questionnaires’ repetition of cross-sectional questions allowed the author to measure changes in newsrooms’ adoption of ICTs over this seven-year span. In short, this study measures how newsroom culture has changed in relation to ICTs, how newsroom management views ICTs and the growing role of social media in newsroom operations.

THE USE OF ICT IN LEARNING PROCESS BY VOCATIONAL TEACHERS OF ENGLISH

In the era of modernization, people are very dependent on technology, Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education itself has important role in teaching and learning process. The purpose of this study was to investigate the kind of ICT used by the teachers, the utilization of ICT in learning process, the problems and solutions in teaching by using ICT, and the role of schools in assisting teachers to overcome the problems at vocational high schools in Sekayu. This study applied descriptive qualitative research design. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, observation, and document review. The participants of this study were the teachers of English, the vice-principal of facility and infrastructure, and the students. The findings of this study showed that the teachers of English at vocational high schools in Sekayu used hardware such as projector, laptop, speaker, headset, and smartphone, while software such as internet, dictionary application, e-book, Microsoft office, and browsing application. The teachers used discovery learning to utilize ICT in the syntax of the learning model. The main problem faced by the teacher was the unavailability of students� personal ICT devices. The school also had the role to assist teachers in overcoming the problems. The conclusion was the teachers had applied ICT in the learning process however they did not fully apply ICT in each syntax of the learning model used.