Creating Future Ready Information Technology Policy for National Education Systems

Zagami, Jason; Bocconi, Stefania; Starkey, Louise; Wilson, John D.; Gibson, David; Downie, Jill; Malyn-Smith, Joyce; Elliott, Sandra

doi:10.1007/s10758-018-9387-7

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“…Another potential hurdle that may be minimized if the strong view of the IT group is correct is that policy to drive compliance is necessary. This has also been recognized by other researchers [71,72]. Furthermore, according to the IT personnel in this study, the adoption of m-learning would be less challenging in comparison to other technologies, because mobile devices and subscriptions for mobile data bundles are more affordable and readily available than computers and broadband internet.…”

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Readiness, Roles, and Responsibilities of Stakeholders for Sustainable Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education

2020

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The extant literature on mobile learning in higher education has mainly focused on students and academics. This study conducted in a Nigerian university considered a wider group of stakeholders (students, academics, IT personnel, and administrative leaders) in its investigation of stakeholders’ awareness, willingness, and readiness for mobile learning adoption, using a mixed methods approach. The findings revealed that while the awareness of mobile learning amongst students was low, they were keen on adoption. Academics were more tentative, for while they were willing, it was clear that a shift in their teaching philosophy and pedagogy would be required for mobile learning to work effectively. For those in IT and administrative leadership roles, their perceptions were more resource-focused. While this study only considered the views of internal stakeholders, it also uncovered the need for the involvement of external stakeholders. Building on these findings, a strategy table which outlines the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder group was created. The table provides a blueprint which otherwise has been missing, to guide sustainable mobile learning adoption and implementation not only in higher education in developing countries, but which may have more global appeal.

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Readiness, Roles, and Responsibilities of Stakeholders for Sustainable Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education

2020

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“…With another 6.2 million people expected to join the Australian workforce by 2030 (ABS, 2017), educational institutions and organisations will need to invest in programmes which equip employees with the right combination of knowledge and skills. School curricula will need to be more agile to reduce the likelihood of students receiving training on outdated skills (Zagami et al, 2018). Given the exponential rate of technological and economic change, the World Economic Forum (2016) has called for education systems to teach students how to better 'collaborate, innovate, self-direct and problem-solve'.…”

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A review and agenda for examining how technology-driven changes at work will impact workplace mental health and employee well-being

Johnson¹,

Dey²,

Nguyen

et al. 2020

Australian Journal of Management

115

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The mental health and well-being of employees is an increasingly important issue, both in terms of the financial costs to the Australian economy and human costs to society. This review examines two major technology-driven trends in the workplace and presents evidence for their impact on mental health, both positive and negative. First, we consider how we work, with a focus on changes which have been driven by automation and advanced technology in the workplace. Next, we consider where and when we work, with a focus on flexible work arrangements afforded by changes in telecommunication technology. Finally, we look forward with a critical lens to examine the implications for future research and for industry, government and education. JEL Classification: I31

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“…(Wallet and Melgar, 2014). There are increasing calls for a rethink of the mission and vision for university teaching methods in the light of increasing technology and in particular with digital and mobile technology (Zagami et al, 2018). For the twenty-first century learning institutions, education systems are evolving at a rapid pace with special emphasis on the growth of learner-centered and student engagement pedagogies to replace traditional methods of instruction.…”

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Undergraduate mobile phone use in the Caribbean

Ahmad

2019

JRIT

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a survey regarding undergraduate students’ mobile phone usage patterns and its implication for teaching and learning in the Caribbean higher education academic environment. Design/methodology/approach A total of 144 students participated in the survey. The survey method utilized a structured questionnaire design comprising 24 items which was completed by students. A quantitative research methodology was used to analyze the data on student mobile phone usage patterns in an educational setting. Findings The results indicate that students find mobile phones to be an indispensable tool inside and outside the classroom environment. More interestingly, it revealed that despite unique socio-economic factors, students’ mobile phone adoption, usage and perception patterns in a developing country mirror those of their counterparts in developed states. This has profound implications for education policy in the region. Originality/value Little research has been done on students’ mobile phone use in the developing world context. Even less work has been done exploring mobile phone usage patterns of university students in the Caribbean region. Given the similarities with developed states, this paper shares ideas with university management and administration how they can incorporate mobile phone technology into their teaching methods, to enhance the learning experience in the Caribbean and the wider developing world context.

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Creating Future Ready Information Technology Policy for National Education Systems

Cited by 28 publications

References 23 publications

Readiness, Roles, and Responsibilities of Stakeholders for Sustainable Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education

Readiness, Roles, and Responsibilities of Stakeholders for Sustainable Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education

A review and agenda for examining how technology-driven changes at work will impact workplace mental health and employee well-being

Undergraduate mobile phone use in the Caribbean

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