Information fluency: critically examining IT education

Reffell, Pete; Whitworth, Andrew

doi:10.1108/03074800210452950

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“…This attitude presumes a link between the graduates' usefulness and their immediate employability-and places tremendous emphasis on the current labor market. This emphasis is repeatedly criticized in the Western academic literature (Aronowitz & Giroux, 1991;Conceicao et al, 2001;Conlon, 2000;Freire, 1972;Giroux, 1983;Reffell & Whitworth, 2002;Williams, 2000), but interestingly, it is held consistently by very senior members of Indian academia. One respondent argued that 20 years ago there was a debate about whether to allow business into higher education, and that the consensus was that the gulf between the two was far too large.…”

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New Barbarians at the Gate: The New Spirit Emerging in India

Angell

Ezer

2006

The Information Society

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We are on the cusp of a new social reality. The changes brought on by the information age are as far reaching as those of the industrial age. In such times of profound change, taken-for-granted assumptions from the previous age are no longer appropriate, and the opportunity surfaces for a society-previously on the peripheryto emerge. One element of Nietzsche's philosophy is the exaltation of the free man, the "New Barbarian," who rejects the morality of the herd. We propose that a "New Barbarian" spirit is alive in India. While the West struggles to understand the information age using its outmoded ways of thinking, a subclass in India is defining this new era. However, the future will be contentious. Future conflicts will emerge that can be conceptualized as a clash between Old and New Barbarians.

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Section: Instrumentalismmentioning

confidence: 93%

New Barbarians at the Gate: The New Spirit Emerging in India

Angell

Ezer

2006

The Information Society

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“…Skills such as book keeping, clerical and administrative work, stocktaking, and so forth, now constitute a set of computerized practices that form the core IT skills package: spreadsheets word processors, and database [3] as sited by [2].…”

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Computer Studies and Its impact in Secondary Schools in Umuahia-North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Eme¹,

Emmanuel²,

Ernest³

2015

IJMECS

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Abstract-The purpose of this research study is to examine the impact of Computer Studies among teachers and students of secondary schools in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, especially as it affects the teaching and learning process. The authors adopted a descriptive survey design for this study using four research questions which were formulated based on the purpose of the research. The results of the study indicate that Computer Studies has positive impact in the teaching and learning process in secondary schools in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. From the findings, the computer literacy level of the students was found to be low while that of the teachers was slightly higher than that of the students. The results of the study also show that equipment and infrastructure such as computers and other information and communication technology (ICT) facilities are also needed in schools to facilitate the acquisition of basic computer skills among teachers and students in secondary schools and thereby increase their computer literacy level.

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“…Previously restricted to matured learners as "computer studies", ICT now transcends to pupils even in lower primary schools (Freedman, 2001). ICT courses often misappropriate efforts to teach only the "Technology" (Reffell& Whitworth, 2002). The technology aspect of ICT is least important in teaching, since technology changes over time.…”

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Development of an Integrated Art and Visual Programming Framework for Ghanaian Basic Schools based on a 21st century skill deficiency diagnostic on two basic school subjects

Essel¹,

Nunoo²,

Ahiaklo-Kuz³

2017

JEHD

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Owing to the innovative and technological intensification in the modern age,21 st century skills have become a necessity for survival in the digital age. As the purpose of every education system is to make capable graduates to fit and function effectively in their environment, these skills have become inevitably relevant. Artmakes use of creativity, exploratory and imaginative skills, thus giving learners the urge to unearth and nurture talents. Programming is necessary for every student because it enhances 21 st century skills in addition to logical thinking skills. When children get exposed to the concepts of art and programming early, they secure a good foundation for success in any 21 st century career path. Evidently, in basic school level, teaching and learning activities are deficient of 21 st century skill development components. The study employed Qualitative design and descriptive statistics, selecting 9 respondents: Curriculum Developers (3) and ICT teachers (6). This paper therefore presents a review of two essential subjects: Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Basic Design and Technology (BDT). These are subjects of study in Ghanaian Junior High Schools. It also presents a conceptual framework to remediate the deficiency, and to enhance the development of the 21 st century skills.

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Information fluency: critically examining IT education

Cited by 29 publications

References 15 publications

New Barbarians at the Gate: The New Spirit Emerging in India

New Barbarians at the Gate: The New Spirit Emerging in India

Computer Studies and Its impact in Secondary Schools in Umuahia-North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Development of an Integrated Art and Visual Programming Framework for Ghanaian Basic Schools based on a 21st century skill deficiency diagnostic on two basic school subjects

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