International Journal of Education and Development using ICT
Jul 25, 2010 Volume 6, Number 2
Editors
Stewart Marshall; Wal Taylor
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 10
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Closing the digital gap in Cameroonian secondary schools through the CIAC project
Julius Nganji, University of Hull, UK, United Kingdom; Roland Kwemain & Calisus Taku, ADCOME, Cameroon
Although with the overwhelming impact of new technologies globally, numerous factors still account for the setbacks in bridging the digital divide in developing nations. Cameroon has for several... More
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Beyond preservation: New directions for technological innovation through intangible cultural heritage
Christopher Robbins, Rhode Island School of Design
While many digitization projects are currently underway, to help preserve Indigenous traditions, few explore the full potential of the development of digital media and networked technology through ... More
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Proposing a web-based tutorial system to teach Malay language braille code to the sighted
Lay Lee & Kok Foo, Universiti Sains Malaysia
The e-KodBrailleBM Tutorial System is a web-based tutorial system which is specially designed to teach, facilitate and support the learning of Malay Language Braille Code to individuals who are... More
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Malaysian Education Index (MEI): An online indexing and repository system
Muhammad Kabilan, Hairul Ismail, Rohizani Yaakub, Najeemah Yusof & Sharifah Syed Idros, School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Irfan Umar, Center for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Muhammad Mohd. Arshad & Rosnah Idrus, School of Computer Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Habsah Abdul Rahman, Hamzah Sendut Library, Universiti Sains Malaysia
This âProject Sheetâ describes an on-going project that is being carried out by a group of educational researchers, computer science researchers and librarians from Universiti Sains Malaysia,... More
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Supporting Smart School Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development in and through ICT: A model for change
Thang Ming, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Carol Hall, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Hazita Azman, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Gordon Joyes, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
The general assumption that once the hardware is introduced in schools, ICT integration will automatically follow is not necessary true. Teachers need to be supported and factors responsible for... More
pp. 5-20
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An empirical survey on domestication of ICT in schools in disadvantaged communities in South Africa
Agnes Chigona, Wallace Chigona, Moses Kausa & Patrick Kayongo, University of Cape Town, South Africa
The potential of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance curriculum delivery can only be realised when the technologies have been well-appropriated in the school. This belief has... More
pp. 21-32
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Measuring levels of end-users' acceptance and use of hybrid library services
Prisca Tibenderana, Kampala International University, Uganda; Patrick Ogao, J Ikoja-Odongo & James Wokadala, Makerere University, Uganda
This study concerns the adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services in libraries. The study collected 445 usable data from university library end-users using a cross-sectional... More
pp. 33-54
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Self-concept, computer anxiety, gender and attitude towards interactive computer technologies: A predictive study among Nigerian teachers
Alaba Agbatogun, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Interactive Computer Technologies (ICT) have crept into education industry, thus dramatically causing a tremor of transformation as it is continually integrated into the instructional process. This... More
pp. 55-68
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Rethinking and restructuring an assessment system via effective deployment of technology
Charity Okonkwo, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Every instructional process involves a strategic assessment system for a complete teaching – learning circle. Assessment system which is seriously challenged calls for a change in the approach. The... More
pp. 69-83
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From digital divide to digital equity: Learners’ ICT competence in four primary schools in Cape Town, South Africa
Greta Gudmundsdottir, Institute for Educational Research, University of Oslo, Norway
This study explores factors influencing the digital divide in four schools in Cape Town, South Africa. Three of the schools are for disadvantaged learners whereas the fourth was previously for... More
pp. 84-105