Higher Education ICT Integration in Africa

Higher Education ICT Integration in Africa
Author: Ke Yu
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1040124186

This multidisciplinary, edited volume examines higher educations’ ICT integration in Africa, contributing a new and inclusive change readiness framework to better understand how to manage ICT or other technological disruptions in resource-restrained contexts. Tackling ICT incorporation in HEIs from different levels, chapters document case studies from countries such as Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Eswatini and Zimbabwe to demonstrate both the complexity of integration but also the successes it has enabled and under which conditions. The cases included in this book also exhibit better incorporation of both change content and process, while some cases also make explicit reference to other technology adoption models. Ultimately, the book highlights conceptual and empirical research to inform practices and policy development in Africa, improving multi-level success or change readiness in ICT incorporation in HEIs in Africa. Addressing various gaps in existing literature and proposing innovative solutions like the multilevel change readiness model, this book will therefore be of interest to scholars, researchers and academics in the fields of higher education, ICT integration, and educational technology more broadly.

Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society

Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society
Author: Etim, Alice S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-11-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799834700

In recent years, many developing regions across the globe have made rigorous efforts to become integrated into the global information society. The development and implementation of information communication technology (ICT) devices and policies within various fields of service have significantly aided in the infrastructural progression of these countries. Despite these considerable advancements, there remains a lack of research and awareness on this imperative subject. Developing Countries and Technology Inclusion in the 21st Century Information Society is an essential reference source that discusses the adoption and impact of ICT tools in developing areas of the world as well as specific challenges and sustainable uses within various professional fields. Featuring research on topics such as policy development, gender differences, and international business, this book is ideally designed for educators, policymakers, researchers, librarians, practitioners, scientists, government officials, and students seeking coverage on modern applications of ICT services in developing countries.

Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects

Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects
Author: Surry, Daniel W.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2010-12-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1609601491

"This book provides a sound overview of the ways that technology influences the human and organizational aspects of higher education and how technology is changing the relationship between faculty and students, higher education experience, and the role of colleges and universities within society as a whole"-- Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning

Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2015-05-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466683643

As today’s teachers prepare to instruct a new generation of students, the question is no longer whether technology should be integrated into the classroom, but only “how?” Forced to combat shorter attention spans and an excess of stimuli, teachers sometimes see technology as a threat rather than a potential enhancement to traditional teaching methods. The Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning explores the need for new professional development opportunities for teachers and educators as they utilize emerging technologies to enhance the learning experience. Highlighting the advancements of ubiquitous computing, authentic learning, and student-centered instruction, this book is an essential reference source for educators, academics, students, researchers, and librarians.

Handbook of Research on Innovative Technology Integration in Higher Education

Handbook of Research on Innovative Technology Integration in Higher Education
Author: Nafukho, Fredrick Muyia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2015-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466681713

Our increasingly globalized world is driven by shared knowledge, and nowhere is that knowledge more important than in education. Now more than ever, there is a demand for technology that will assist in the spread of knowledge through customized, self-paced, and on-demand learning. The Handbook of Research on Innovative Technology Integration in Higher Education provides an international perspective on the need for information and communication technology in education and training. Highlighting the use of technology in both formal and informal learning, this book is an essential reference for academics, corporate leaders, government agencies, profit and non-profit organizations, policymakers, or anyone interested in the use of technology to educate and share information.

Online Courses and ICT in Education: Emerging Practices and Applications

Online Courses and ICT in Education: Emerging Practices and Applications
Author: Tomei, Lawrence A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1609601521

"This book offers a critical review of current research in technology-supported education, focusing on the development and design of successful education programs, student success factors, and the creation and use of online courses"--Provided by publisher.

Education, Communication and Democracy in Africa

Education, Communication and Democracy in Africa
Author: Chikumbutso Herbert Manthalu
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-07-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000414345

This innovative volume critically examines the intersection between democracy, education and communication in African educational domains. Providing a platform for multidisciplinary research, it advances scholarship in democratic citizenship education in African higher education through methodological and theoretical innovation. The book discusses the extent to which explicit or subtle communication frameworks that underlie policymaking, institutional culture, teaching and learning experiences in African higher education significantly engender democratic mind habits and practices in students as citizens. Chapters in the book examine how communication frameworks in pedagogy ought to navigate power imbalances between students on the one hand and the institution and academics on the other. The book also examines how (dis)empowering higher education policies are and whether they contribute to democratic equality. This book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of education, democratic citizenship education, communication, and African studies.

Education in West Africa

Education in West Africa
Author: Emefa Takyi-Amoako
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2015-05-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441199489

Education in West Africa is a comprehensive critical reference guide to education in the region. Written by regional experts, the book explores the education systems of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. It critically examines the development of education provision in each country, whilst exploring both local and global contexts. Including a comparative introduction to the issues facing education in the region as a whole, this handbook is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers at all levels.