Introduction
Information Communication Technology- ICT is the technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime. Developments in ICTs have brought about the merger of the computing, information, communications, entertainment and mass media industries, providing a means of exchanging information in the digital format used by computers.
Bates (2004) takes an extreme position by observing that universities must either make the ICT transition or die. Selwyn (2007) also concurs in his observation that ICT has many benefits as it helps accelerate universities’
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An agreement on its definition does not exist and computer literacy’s exact meaning can be different from one group to another. Computer scientists believe that it is the ability to program a computer, while others think of it as the ability to use a computer for a practical purpose (Paprzycki, Mitchell & Ducket, 1994). In the 90’s, literacy was defined as one’s ability to read, write and use computers to solve problems in his life, job, and society in order to reach personal goals and to develop his knowledge and potential. Moreover, use of computer and other new technologies are the primary basic requirements of the technology era (Lamanauskas & Vilkonis, 2007).
In 1996 the U. S. Department of Education defined technology literacy (computer literacy) as the “ability to use computers and other technology to improve learning, productivity and performance” (U. S. Department of Education,
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Fernandez (2008) went further and says “The role of schooling is to do more than simply prepare people to make a living. Because of the hugeness of curricula within the context of schooling, sometimes it is difficult to develop outcomes for all real life proficiencies learned.
Objective of the study The major objective of this study is to assess ICT application and academic proficiency of undergraduate students of PJTS Agriculture University and of Sokoine University of Agriculture .
Specific Objectives 1. To find out the general profile of UG students and teachers of Agricultural Universities
2. To analyze the extent of ICT application of teachers and students.
3. To study Academic proficiency of UG students
4. To unearth the relationship between ICT application and Academic proficiency of UG students
5. To understand the constraints in the ICT application in the Universities (in terms of Teaching and Learning)
Brief resume of work done in India and Abroad In today's competitive world, ICT based development namely the efficient Internet & network system supported with reasonably broad bandwidth and well developed computer technology has become indispensable to higher educational institutions for their effective functioning.
Technology,” by discussing the ways the invention of the computer changed literacy practices. The computer was seen as a “gateway to literacy,” causing Baron to reflect on the technologies before the computer that led to literacy. Throughout his article, he questions “where literacy began” and “how we got to where we are” present day in our literacy practices. With his article, Baron’s goal is to get his audience to recognize that writing itself is technology. Baron discusses the stages, evolution, and impact of literacy technologies over time.
In today's society, education and literacy play a defining role in the daily lives of people around the world. The ability to read and write is essential to the development of an individual within a society, a culture, and an economy. Daily activities such as communication through technology (internet use, texting, news sources, etc.). and understanding the world around oneself requires a basic education and knowledge of literacy. To thrive in the modern world, to acquire a good job and sustain a high quality of life, it is vital to have adept literacy skills.
However, think about the evolution of literacy and the different ways in which children and people learn and retrieve information; this definition could also include interaction with the digital text. There is a wide range as to what counts as literacy such as blogging, social networking, emailing, digital storytelling, online chats and even shopping online just to name a few. Not everyone will agree with what counts as literacy, but if students are not enlightened on the many aspects of what could make them valuable assets in the future; that would be negligent. In Rich’s article digital literacy is being discussed which is the topic this response will focus on. Learning is not restricted only to the classroom. Just like books, the Internet can take you places, on advantages without having to leave home. Digital literacy can be beneficial with the proper guidance of teachers, educators and
Literacy, as a concept, has been evolving during the last few decades, presenting itself as a more complex term to comprehend. The deeper understanding of this notion has made the process of learning it, a bigger and more elaborate challenge.
One of the most widely used technologies is the Internet, or also known as the World Wide Web. “In August 1981 about 200 computers hosted Web servers. By July 1998 there were over 36 million Web servers, that are hosts to approximately 150 million people” (Strauss). The Internet proves to be very beneficial to education, since students have unlimited access to millions of websites with tons of information. There are only so many newspapers, journals and magazines that you can find in libraries or subscribe to. Therefore, the Internet offers an unlimited pile of information that students can always have. Moreover, students are enriched with the most current information in any subject, along with regular updates. Students are able to use the Internet anytime of day, as long as they have a computer at hand. The research process will not have to end when the school day is over (Wissick, 82).
When trying to envision the world of today without computers, I imagine that our lifestyles would be extremely different. "As exciting as technological developments may be…it is important to remember that people who lack the skills or the machines to tap into this information are in the same position as those a century ago who could not read or had no access to books" (240). "These new technologies have undoubtedly altered our sense of what it means to be literate" (239). Years ago, being educated simply meant that you could read and write. Today one must go through years of formal schooling to be considered scholarly. This is because, "Our sources of information have become much more diverse than they were even a generation ago," (239).
Education plays a key role in the development of one’s character and future achievements. The importance of education has elevated in numerous ways over time. The higher an education a person receives is expected to give an individual a better occupation and therefore result in more earned money by that individual. Human desires have led to the great want to achieve the best education in order to ensure that more then just the basic needs and wants are met by that individual, whether it is for themselves or for those that are dependent upon them. Hence the best education one can receive will contribute to the fulfillment of their desires and wants. In recent years the internet has played quite a major part in education. The internet has become almost more significant in the classroom then a piece of paper and a pencil, to a class. It has become more then just a resourceful tool for finding information it has become a means of a must have item. Such dependence is very detrimental to the educational process for although the internet seems to be everywhere, there are still many people, willing to learn, who lack such a resource.
Technology is also used as a tool in the method of teaching and learning for faster and easier education. It is now an academic necessity in this global world and every student needs a computer to use online sources and textbooks, search and write the projects and do the online homework.... ... middle of paper ... ...
If a student understands the process of Bachelor of Science in Faculty of ICT at Mahidol University then they can prepare to attend this faculty and know what students need to do before graduating. To understand how graduated from the faculty of ICT, it is necessary to know how a student should do which are choose tracks, internship and a senior project in step by step in the faculty of ICT. In the Faculty of ICT at Mahidol University, every
113-117. 40(3), 287-300 Lili, L. & Lester, L. (2009). Rethinking information literacy instruction in the digital age. The International Journal of Learning, Vol. 78, No. 1, pp. 113-117.
Computer literacy requires that an individual be able to word process and have a basic knowledge of CD-Roms, database and the Internet. These are the basic objectives of computer literacy, just as composition may be the objective of regular literacy.
Throughout my life I have progressively become more technologically aware and sound. Technology worldwide has changed significantly as the years pass by. With innovation comes adaptation to the new technology, which in turn leads to technological literacy or the familiarity with technology. I use technology daily so technological literacy is a necessity to succeed in college, remain entertained, and to be independent. Technological literacy is a skill I have developed since I first entered school and today I wouldn't survive as a student or person without it as society has become more reliant upon technology.
The question people are asking themselves today is, Is digital literacy just as important as daily subjects such as reading, writing, and math for our students today? To prepare for this paper I was given three excerpts to read. Right away I was drawn to how much time we spend on the internet daily and what types of things we do while we are on the internet. I realized that today’s society is dependent on the internet for most things like doing homework, researching information, shopping, and getting on social media websites. While reading a fact sheet named Fact Sheet: Digital Literacy, “We live in an internet economy I came across interesting facts such as 96% of Americans use technology and internet at their jobs and 28% of American don’t
- Advocate the applying of ICT as an integral part of the provision of quality education for all. They should advocate for the use of ICT in education as a key modern aid to teaching and learning;
Education, no doubt, has been benefited by communication and information technologies in various levels. From both the sociological and economic points of view, communication and information...