Habits #1, #2 & #3
14 years ago
Saturday, November 14, 2009
ICT and Women: A Bangladesh Perspective
In Bangladesh, women play a central role in family, community and social development. ICT offer the opportunities for direct, interactive communication even by those who lack skills, who are illiterate, lack mobility and have little self-confidence.
(i) Women’s increased access to job Market and improve entrepreneurship
women are employed in various knowledge based industries such as computer-aided designing, graphic designing, composing etc. Consequently parents are becoming more aware about ICT and are interested to send their daughter to study computer science for better prospects in life even if they have to pay a fortune for their child’s education.
Women are encouraged to take initiatives to invest in ICT and they are also improving their competence using
(ii) Increase of average household income in villages:
The women operate their phone businesses while doing household chores or operating another business. The phones are used primarily for calls relating to financial matters, particularly relating to remittances, which are a significant source of village income. Strikingly among poor villagers, 38% of phone users had one or more family member living abroad.
(iii) Women empowerment: Women earn for their family by means of ICT and this substantial revenue stream has elevated the women positions in their own households, and the society they belong to. The role models of women who actively participate in the socio-economic development can increase self-esteem and self confidence of other women and therefore encourage them to push for changes in their own social status. Information and communication technology (ICT) is not just a technology but an inalienable weapon of women empowerment. In the era of knowledge-based culture, Bangladeshis can achieve excellence through proper use of the ICT.
(iv) Shrinking Information Asymmetry: Women in Bangladesh now acquiring more bargaining power as they are exposed to ICT specially World Wide Web through mobile phone, computer, Internet. They have become a potential store house of various news and reports. As women entrepreneurs globally have said that access to information, especially market information, is their first priority in accelerating the growth of their business. We can ameliorate the economic status of women by shrinking information asymmetry through
ICT.
(v) Improved Governance: ICT is also particularly useful in increasing the transparency and accountability of government, an application from which women can particularly profit .
(vi) Indigenous Knowledge: IT can also help empower women through codification and dissemination of their indigenous knowledge. Bangladesh Education Friendship Society to develop a participatory monitoring and learning system at the village level by using ICT tools. The program is aimed to improve the quality of lives of the poor and the unemployed.
(vii) Easy-Family communication: The use of mobile and Internet even at home has given a widen opportunity to women in general to communicate the world.
(viii) Increase Social awareness: Mass media have up righted the position of women in ICT sector all the more, advertisements, cartoons, telecasting, broadcasting all this projects female awareness in society. Female no more lack in knowledge in fitting themselves in right places.
(i) Women’s increased access to job Market and improve entrepreneurship
women are employed in various knowledge based industries such as computer-aided designing, graphic designing, composing etc. Consequently parents are becoming more aware about ICT and are interested to send their daughter to study computer science for better prospects in life even if they have to pay a fortune for their child’s education.
Women are encouraged to take initiatives to invest in ICT and they are also improving their competence using
(ii) Increase of average household income in villages:
The women operate their phone businesses while doing household chores or operating another business. The phones are used primarily for calls relating to financial matters, particularly relating to remittances, which are a significant source of village income. Strikingly among poor villagers, 38% of phone users had one or more family member living abroad.
(iii) Women empowerment: Women earn for their family by means of ICT and this substantial revenue stream has elevated the women positions in their own households, and the society they belong to. The role models of women who actively participate in the socio-economic development can increase self-esteem and self confidence of other women and therefore encourage them to push for changes in their own social status. Information and communication technology (ICT) is not just a technology but an inalienable weapon of women empowerment. In the era of knowledge-based culture, Bangladeshis can achieve excellence through proper use of the ICT.
(iv) Shrinking Information Asymmetry: Women in Bangladesh now acquiring more bargaining power as they are exposed to ICT specially World Wide Web through mobile phone, computer, Internet. They have become a potential store house of various news and reports. As women entrepreneurs globally have said that access to information, especially market information, is their first priority in accelerating the growth of their business. We can ameliorate the economic status of women by shrinking information asymmetry through
ICT.
(v) Improved Governance: ICT is also particularly useful in increasing the transparency and accountability of government, an application from which women can particularly profit .
(vi) Indigenous Knowledge: IT can also help empower women through codification and dissemination of their indigenous knowledge. Bangladesh Education Friendship Society to develop a participatory monitoring and learning system at the village level by using ICT tools. The program is aimed to improve the quality of lives of the poor and the unemployed.
(vii) Easy-Family communication: The use of mobile and Internet even at home has given a widen opportunity to women in general to communicate the world.
(viii) Increase Social awareness: Mass media have up righted the position of women in ICT sector all the more, advertisements, cartoons, telecasting, broadcasting all this projects female awareness in society. Female no more lack in knowledge in fitting themselves in right places.
Impact of ICT on Women in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh women’s involvement in ICT industries and ICT based government and non-government organizations changes the behavioral aspect of women’s lifestyle and thereby affects the society as a whole. Social issues are influenced by the involvement of women’s in ICT. Government introduces a protocol for the development of women’s informatization indicator, which refers to using, exchanging, and producing information and knowledge, utilizing ICT to advance women’s status and their quality of life.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Technology and Human life
Scientific and technological advances have had profound effects on human life. In the 19th century, most families could expect to lose one or more children to disease. Today, in the United States and other developed countries, the death of a child from disease is uncommon. Every day we rely on technologies made possible through the application of scientific knowledge and processes. The computers and cell phones which we use, the cars and airplanes in which we travel, the medicines that we take, and many of the foods that we eat were developed in part through insights obtained from scientific research. Science has boosted living standards, has enabled humans to travel into Earth’s orbit and to the moon, and has given us new ways of thinking about ourselves and the universe.
Ezample of Computer Based Training
A person would like to learn how to use image editing software program so they purchase the computer based training for that specific software application. They also purchase the actual software that they would like to become familiar with. While they are being trained with the computer assisted instruction, they can simultaneously verify and put into practice all that they learn in the training, since they have the target software on-hand. The advantage of this kind of system is that all of the information is right there at their desktop in one place versus going to a class, having time lapse before they can get access to a computer.
In the past, computer based training was not as easily accessible or viable for businesses as it required a prodigious amount of hardware and software, items that were much more exorbitant in price than today. Nowadays, nearly everyone has access to a personal computer at home, at work or at computer labs in schools or libraries. This kind of access to computers has helped to see an increase in the use of computer courses programs, as well as a growth in the computer based training industry.
In the past, computer based training was not as easily accessible or viable for businesses as it required a prodigious amount of hardware and software, items that were much more exorbitant in price than today. Nowadays, nearly everyone has access to a personal computer at home, at work or at computer labs in schools or libraries. This kind of access to computers has helped to see an increase in the use of computer courses programs, as well as a growth in the computer based training industry.
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Computer based training
"Computer Based Training" is a process of learning that is not executed in the traditional manner.Rather than the conventional classroom and instructor or professor setting, computer based training, for example change management tools involves learning using software applications installed in computers. The student is, in effect, trained by the computer. Oftentimes, this method of learning can be much more effective than the practice of teaching and learning in classrooms because the student, if working alone, can set his or her own speed of learning. As such, the student that is a quick learner can forge ahead at a pace that an average student would not be able to handle. On the other hand, for those that take a little more time than the average student to process and learn new information, computer based training would be ideal, as they can go at their own stride, not fall behind and not keep any other students behind schedule.
"Computer Based Training" is a process of learning that is not executed in the traditional manner.Rather than the conventional classroom and instructor or professor setting, computer based training, for example change management tools involves learning using software applications installed in computers. The student is, in effect, trained by the computer. Oftentimes, this method of learning can be much more effective than the practice of teaching and learning in classrooms because the student, if working alone, can set his or her own speed of learning. As such, the student that is a quick learner can forge ahead at a pace that an average student would not be able to handle. On the other hand, for those that take a little more time than the average student to process and learn new information, computer based training would be ideal, as they can go at their own stride, not fall behind and not keep any other students behind schedule.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Computer solve problems
Technology is developed to solve problems associated with human need in more productive
ways. If there is no problem to solve, the technology is not developed and/or not adopted.
Applying this principle to educational technology would mean that educators should create
and adopt technologies that address educational problems, of which there are many.
Further, a technology will not be adopted by educators where there is no perceived need or
productivity gain. This is what Lankshear and Snyder (2000) refer to as the ‘workability’
principle. Therefore, when discussing applications of computer technology to education the
question must always be asked, “What educational problem(s) needs to be addressed?”.
This question needs to be asked at all levels of decision-making, from the teacher planning a
programme, to a school administrator purchasing hardware and software, to an educational
system officer developing policy and strategic plans
ways. If there is no problem to solve, the technology is not developed and/or not adopted.
Applying this principle to educational technology would mean that educators should create
and adopt technologies that address educational problems, of which there are many.
Further, a technology will not be adopted by educators where there is no perceived need or
productivity gain. This is what Lankshear and Snyder (2000) refer to as the ‘workability’
principle. Therefore, when discussing applications of computer technology to education the
question must always be asked, “What educational problem(s) needs to be addressed?”.
This question needs to be asked at all levels of decision-making, from the teacher planning a
programme, to a school administrator purchasing hardware and software, to an educational
system officer developing policy and strategic plans
Schools, Learning and Computers
The use of computer systems in schools is built upon an understanding
of the link between schools, learning and computer technology.
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of the link between schools, learning and computer technology.
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ICT in Education
The 1990s was the decade of computer communications and information access, particularly
with the popularity and accessibility of internet-based services such as electronic mail and
the World Wide Web. At the same time the CD-ROM became the standard for distributing
packaged software (replacing the floppy disk). This allowed large information-based
software packages such as encyclopaedias to be cheaply and easily distributed. As a result
educators became more focussed on the use of the technology to improve student learning
as a rationale for investment.Today computers in schools are both a focus of study in themselves (technology education) and a support for learning and teaching (educational technology). Rationales can be presented for both computer literacy and using computers as part of educational technology.
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with the popularity and accessibility of internet-based services such as electronic mail and
the World Wide Web. At the same time the CD-ROM became the standard for distributing
packaged software (replacing the floppy disk). This allowed large information-based
software packages such as encyclopaedias to be cheaply and easily distributed. As a result
educators became more focussed on the use of the technology to improve student learning
as a rationale for investment.Today computers in schools are both a focus of study in themselves (technology education) and a support for learning and teaching (educational technology). Rationales can be presented for both computer literacy and using computers as part of educational technology.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
E-mail Projects
Email projects with students from other countries allow students the opportunity to personally connect with the far off places. They are learning about without leaving the classroom. In addition, students can collaborate with other students on projects, with students not only from their own classrooms or schools, but with students from around the world.
Technology and Presentation
Technology assists students in making high quality presentations. These presentations could include powerpoint presentations, digital video productions, digital photo essays, websites, and digital portfolios
Simulation and Role Playing
Simulations and role playing activities provide students with real world problem solving opportunities
Importance of IT in Education
Important Of Computer Technology In Education
opens up prospects for a form for learning that can be customized to students. Using IT tools, such as multimedia, e-mail, presentation handouts, commercial courseware, CD-ROM materials, computer simulations, computer lab/classroom, www-based resources, teaching can be organized so that the pupils can themselves control the learning process. Educational courses, based on the learners' skills, can be designed in new and more effective ways. A pool of information is globally available that enables teaching with real world situations, for example, a communication professor who teaches advertising requires students to locate various advertising agencies on the internet. The presentations are then critiqued according to the various principles taught in the course. Collaborative activities among student can be facilitated using networked computer labs. Online discussion forums allow students to discuss topics specified by the instructor. Team projects can be completed where team members are located at different geographical locations. Thus education can be made available outside of working hours, on weekends and at remote locations. Computer simulations are extremely useful, especially in scientific studies. Students can explore various facets of human anatomy by simulated dissection, learning how structures relate to one another. Visual tools enable students to better understand concepts.
opens up prospects for a form for learning that can be customized to students. Using IT tools, such as multimedia, e-mail, presentation handouts, commercial courseware, CD-ROM materials, computer simulations, computer lab/classroom, www-based resources, teaching can be organized so that the pupils can themselves control the learning process. Educational courses, based on the learners' skills, can be designed in new and more effective ways. A pool of information is globally available that enables teaching with real world situations, for example, a communication professor who teaches advertising requires students to locate various advertising agencies on the internet. The presentations are then critiqued according to the various principles taught in the course. Collaborative activities among student can be facilitated using networked computer labs. Online discussion forums allow students to discuss topics specified by the instructor. Team projects can be completed where team members are located at different geographical locations. Thus education can be made available outside of working hours, on weekends and at remote locations. Computer simulations are extremely useful, especially in scientific studies. Students can explore various facets of human anatomy by simulated dissection, learning how structures relate to one another. Visual tools enable students to better understand concepts.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Important Aspects of IT
Instructional Design as a Process.
Instructional Design as a Discipline.
Instructional Design as a Science.
Instructional Design as Reality.
Instructional Technology = Instructional Design + Instructional Development
Instructional Design as a Discipline.
Instructional Design as a Science.
Instructional Design as Reality.
Instructional Technology = Instructional Design + Instructional Development
Definitions of Instructional Technology
Instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning". Instructional technology is also a part of educational technology. Instructional technology is a growing field of study which uses technology as a means to solve educational challenges, both in the classroom and in distance learning environments. Instructional technology promises solutions to many educational problems in the classroom.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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