...Computers in Economics Education 1 The Role Computers Play in Economics Education Oluremilekun Ojo EDIT 6900 – Research Synthesis Computers in Economics Education 2 The Role Computers Play in Economics Education Introduction Schug identified that “economic education helps students develop the critical knowledge and skills they need as citizens to make intelligent decisions and to help shape economic policy” (as cited in Wentland, 2004, p. 640). According to Vowels, “teaching students economics, sometimes called the science of making decisions, is a key ingredient for helping them to become effective citizens, workers, voters, consumers, investors and participants in a healthy economy” (as cited in Wentland, 2004, p. 641). This research topic came about as a result of a current project with an economics teacher who would like to add some form of multimedia component into his syllabus. While trying to develop a suitable application for my client, I had to review the ways that technology is used to teach economics as my guide. In this process, I decided to conduct research into the role of computer technology in economics education. I was initially interested in how technology was introduced in to teaching economics and then retracing its journey into more contemporary uses of technology so that I can securely make predictions for the future. This approach was not very fruitful because I was unable to find articles that gave adequate information regarding the...
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...7th WSEAS Int. Conf. on APPLIED COMPUTER & APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE (ACACOS '08), Hangzhou, China, April 6-8, 2008 Impact of Using Computer Applications in Education on TeachingLearning Process Ph.D. ANDREEA ZAMFIR Faculty of Management Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest 6, Piata Romana, RO 030173, Bucharest ROMANIA zamfir_andreea_ileana@yahoo.com, www.ase.ro Abstract: Today’s educational policies are largely devoted to fostering the development and implementation of computer applications in education. This paper analyses the skills and competences needed for the knowledgebased society and reveals the role and impact of using computer applications to the teaching and learning processes. Also, the aim of this paper is to reveal the outcomes of a study conducted in order to determine the impact of using computer applications in teaching and learning Management and to propose new opportunities for the process improvement. The findings of this study related to the teachers’ and students’ perceptions about using computer applications for teaching and learning could open further researches on computer applications in education and their educational and economic implications. Key words: computer applications, education, educational policy, teaching-learning Management, effects. benefits of web-based learning environments [3], and computer applications in education. Flexible and innovative teaching and learning based on computer applications will expand and will change the educational...
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...REPORT ON REDUCING COMPUTER FRAUD Name: ZHAOJUN HU Student NO: 20137098 Class: TACC403 Accounting information system Submission date: September 20, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i INTRODUCTION 1 IS SOFTWARE LICENSING ANTISOCIAL?..................................................................2 COMPUTER SECURITY MEASURES 3 WOULD THE REMOVAL OF COMPUTER SECURITY MASURES REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF COMPUTER FRAUD? 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIO 6 REFERENCES 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The aim of this report is to discuss the various methods of reducing computer fraud and to find out whether the computer security measures is necessary. In the main body of this report discuss about whether the software licensing is antisocial or not, the development of computer security measures, ethic teaching for the computer users and the effect of reduce computer security measures. The reports finds that software licensing protect the effort of the licensor and provide the financial support for them to develop new product and Computer security measures are effective way to reduce the computer fraud also is necessary. Without computer security measures the computer fraud will increased and the effect of using ethical teaching to reduce computer fraud is limited. The report conclude that reducing computer fraud not only depends on students self-moral cultivation but also require for protection from computer security measures. In addition, it is recommended...
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...WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL POLICY ON WOMEN IN NIGERIA Olubunmi Aderemi Sokefun Abstract This paper discusses the document on women in Nigeria (National Policy on Women). Several past administrations in this country have treated women issues and affairs with calculated levity: Carefully side - tracking or blatantly refusing to accord it the necessary attention. It is now a thing to gladden the hearts of all women of Nigeria that, "after four attempts by four former heads of Nigeria's Government," Chief Obasanjo's administration finally granted government recognition to women's issues in this country. The official document .on Human Rights' issues as it relates to Nigerian women; this document is known as the NATIONAL POLICY ON WOMEN. This paper therefore focuses on the document which promises to bring delight to the heart of every woman in this country. Introduction When late Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti joined the vanguard team as the only nationalist and activist during the early struggle for Nigerian independence, hardly did .anybody realize then that she had a dream, a clear vision of a future Nigerian woman, that vision was crystal clear in her heart, and like a pivot, it stood firmly on three stand posts-known today as women's rights, women emancipation and women empowerment.. . Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti later joined by some educated women of like minds, fought daringly and relentlessly for these three .pivotal goals of women emergency and relevance in the socio-political...
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...Computers Will Replace Human Teachers (Final Essay) Mao Mao Professor Barzso English 105 4 May 2006 Image this: a student sits in front of a computer at home, looking at the screen. On the screen, there is a simulation of computer climate and crop model. The simulation predicts that excess rainfall may cause an estimated loss of $5 billion in agricultural production. In addition, a “virtual” (virtual: created, simulated, or carried on by means of a computer or computer network. (Online Degree Zone)) teacher provides a clear guidance. That student enjoys the lively class, and could learn both geography and economics at the same time. This situation will come to true in several years, and at that time, learning could be much easier and more interesting. There is no doubt that technology can improve our lives. Historically, humans have used a range of technologies to mediate between themselves and the world. Technologies such as writing, printing, telegraphy, radio, film, television and computers have improved communications and have become a normal component of daily life. (Russell) In the late 20th Century, the rapid development of computers and their use in school education has received a lot of attention. Recently, a range of applications has come to school, such as simulations, games and learning information by the World Wide Web. Beside these, a number of educational providers have launched various forms of “virtual” schools. In the future, students may study...
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...Importance, Impacts and Barriers of ICT on Teaching and Learning in East African Countries Berhane Aradom Tedla Northeast Normal University Abstract This paper based on synthesis of the research literature, observation and focused group discussion with East African Scholars on the use of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) in primary and secondary schools in East African Countries with a particular focus to understand the importance, impacts and barriers of ICT into classroom Instruction. The study explored internal and external factors that surround ICT issues, policies of ICT integration and factors that facilitate or impede the use of ICT, with the focus of improving the quality of teaching-learning process. The study reveals that the inhibiting factors are unrealistic policies of ICT, poor infrastructure, lack of teacher competence, confidence, incentive, perception and beliefs, imposed curriculum, lack of proper network, political instability, brain drain, sporadic electricity, poor transportation, lack of public awareness and participation, poor school leadership, technological illiteracy and lack of pedagogical skills. The study further revealed that ICT integration is far behind in East African Schools as a consequence of ICT deficiency, absence of pre-service and in-service teacher training and poor teachers’ welfare and morale. Eventually, the study concluded that ICT is crucial for anytime and anyplace learning to ensure economic growth and it highlighted the important...
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...III. Methodology IV. Scope and Limitations V. Findings A. Profile of the schools General information Electrification and telephony B. History and goals of ICT use C. ICT resources and use Student-to-computer and teacher-to-computer ratios Processor types and operating systems Multimedia computers Software Peripherals Local area networks Instructional use of computers Internet access and use Non-instructional use of computers D. Staff development E. Technical support and needs F. Major obstacles to ICT use VI. Conclusions and Recommendations References 3 4 6 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 14 14 14 15 18 19 21 24 26 30 2 I. Introduction The world we live in today is very different from what it was a century, even a few decades ago. This transformation has been driven in part by rapid technological innovation. While the 19th century saw the rise of the Industrial Revolution, with steampowered machines intensifying and expanding human productive power, the 20th century was characterized by the birth of machine-powered flight and the emergence of broadcasting and computer technologies that extended the reach of human creativity even more and made possible new ways by which humans could live and work together. In the past fifty years, especially, technology has made information, once a scarce resource, abundant. With computers and Internet technologies in particular, more people can now have access to more information more quickly than ever before. Moreover, the...
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...of quality basic education for all. It is stated on the National Framework Plan for ICT’s in Basic Education (2005-2010). It is committed to the appropriate, effective, and sustainable use of ICT’s to broaden access to and improve the quality and efficiency of basic education service delivery. The poor performance of students across the country in national and international tests, and the consistent high school dropout rates in both elementary and secondary school levels, underscore the deterioration of the quality of the Philippine schools system. Computer education offers potential for human betterment, at the same time, it is taught with great dangers that neither the potential can be truly realized, nor the danger avoided, without careful far-teaching critical questions being asked about computers in education. It is clear and evident that whatever this eventual outcome, the debate about computers in education is just beginning and is going to be with us for some time. The mathematician, computer scientist, and psychologist, Seymour Papert conducted renowned projects in the 1970’s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the goal of making children the “builders” of their open intellectual “buildings”. (Harris and Kingston, 2002) It was Paperts intention to design “a computer language that would be suitable for children. It offers extraordinary opportunities to create an environment where one could learn algebra, geometry, problem solving, spelling, and history...
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...a Changing World Professor Harkins April 16, 2014 School Environment Analysis Essay There are a variety of contextual factors that can affect the teaching and learning process in a school or classroom. There are four main environmental factors that affect the learning process in a school that is located in a rural area. When setting up a positive classroom environment and school for learning, educators must consider the environmental factors of their community, school, and district; in addition to the classroom and student characteristics that are associated with those environmental factors. Environmental Factors of a Community The four main environmental factors that can affect a school located in a rural area include, but are not limited to community support, geographic location, socio-economics, and political climate. My community is located in more a rural area, where there is a lot of farming; therefore all of these environmental factors affect my learning community. There are mainly low to middle class people that live in my community with the majority of them being a part of the Democratic Party. My community is a very supported one. With that being said, many members of the community look out for each other and are involved in many activities in order to show their support. Due to the low socio-economic status of the community, the school has several assistantships to support the community. Some of these support systems are Tittle I, free and reduced lunches...
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...CHALLENGES FACING E-LEARNING (ELECTRONIC LEARNING) IN TEACHING BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSES: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT BY JIMOH-KADIRI SIDI OSAMUEDE (MRS.) AND BUPO GODWIN OMONI Dept of Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka BEING A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE (THEME: E-LEARNING IN NIGERIA: PROBLEM AND PROSPECTS) ORGANISED BY THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. 31ST AUGUST – 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2010. CHALLENGES FACING E-LEARNING (ELECTRONIC LEARNING) IN TEACHING BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSES: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT Abstract Electronic learning (e–learning) which is one of the by-products of information and communication technology has changed many aspects of life and opened a wide vista of opportunities for people. This paper discusses the challenges facing e-learning in teaching business education courses. The need for e-learning in business education is also discussed. Subsidized or free in-house computer literacy training programmes for business teachers and students and provision of adequate info-tech facilities to academic Institutions are among the recommendations made for improvement in the teaching and learning of Business Education courses through e-learning technology. Introduction One challenge that faces the profession and practice of business education and indeed the whole of mankind is the progress and innovation offered by technological developments since mid 1990s. The emergence of information and communication...
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...ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AND THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. The need for adult literacy education in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. In the context of global economy and competitive markets, adult literacy is a key factor contributing to economic development. In all countries of the world, adults constitute a larger proportion of the work force. Therefore, human resource development through adult literacy education has become a key component within the overall strategy for economic restructuring both in the developed and developing countries. The future of global economy and democratic polity in the twenty-first century is likely to depend on skilled, educated, and enlightened adult citizens. It was the World Conference on Education for All, held in Jomtien, (Thailand) in 1990 that highlighted the critical importance of addressing the learning needs of adults. In the context of globalization, basic learning skills and competencies are necessary not only for children, but also for adults, who are valuable human resources of every society. The new technological developments in information and Communication technologies (ICTs), such as satellite radio and television broadcasting, long distance telephony, computers and telecommunications have dramatically expanded our options for engaging in learning and teaching at the individual, community and societal levels. The hallmark of ICTs is their distributive power and...
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...TITLE PAGE THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (FCE), ZARIA KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA BY NAME | REG NUMBER | USMAN HAUWA | EZ/11/MACO/008 | MICHAEL GOTOM HELEN | EZ/11/MACO/036 | AKUBO OMERA ISAIAH | EZ/11/MACO/043 | SARKI DORATHY BELLO | EZ/11/MACO/089 | IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (NCE), DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA JULY, 2014 APROVAL PAGE This project has been read and approved as meeting the requirement for the Award of Nigeria Certificate in Education in the School of Science, Mathematics Department, Federal College of Education, Zaria. ____________________________ _____________________ MAL. UMAR ISAH OHIMEGE DATE PROJECT SUPERVISOR _________________________ _______________________ MAL. SANI SAIDU DATE PROJECT COORDINATOR _________________________ _______________________ SHETTIMA MUSTAPHA DATE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT DEDICATION We whole-heartedly dedicate this research study to God Almighty for His guidance, protection, care and infinite mercy that He bestrode upon us throughout the period of our study, who is the sources of wisdom and knowledge. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We whole-heartedly thank God Almighty for the opportunity He has granted to us to complete this piece of work successfully and for his infinite...
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...predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge to practical task in any industry. Information technology can be defined as the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information. Information technology could be best defined as the various technologies and the application which includes all aspects of the use of computer, micro-electronic devices, satellite and communication...
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...ECON1202 Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics Course Outline Semester 1, 2014 Part A: Course-Specific Information Students are also expected to have read and be familiar with Part B Supplement to All Course Outlines. This contains Policies on Student Responsibilities and Support, Including Special Consideration, Plagiarism and Key Dates. It also contains the ASB PROGRAM LEARNING GOALS. Table of Contents 1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 15 1.1 Communications with staff 1.2 Pitstop and PASS 2 COURSE DETAILS 2.1 Teaching Times and Locations 2.2 Units of Credit 2.3 Summary of Course 2.4 Aims and Relationship to Other Courses 2.5 Presumed Knowledge 2.6 Student Learning Outcomes 3 LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES 3.1 Approach to Learning and Teaching in the Course 3.2 Learning Activities and Teaching Strategies 3.2.1 Lectures 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 4 Tutorials Computing component Out-of-Class Study ASSESSMENT 4.1 Formal Requirements 4.2 Assessment Details 4.3 Tutorial Participation 4.4 Online Quizzes 4.5 In-tutorial Tests 4.6 Final Exam Format 4.7 Quality Assurance 5 6 7 COURSE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE RESOURCES COURSE SCHEDULE 7.1 Lecture Schedule 7.2 Tutorial Schedule 1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS Lecturer-in-charge: Dr Arpita Chatterjee Room: ASB 430C Phone: No: 9385 4314 Email: arpita.chatterjee@unsw.edu.au Consultation Times: Tuesday 2 – 5 pm Lecturer: Dr April Cai Room 432, ASB Building Ph 9385...
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...predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge to practical task in any industry. Information technology can be defined as the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information. Information technology could be best defined as the various technologies and the application which includes all aspects of the use of computer, micro-electronic devices, satellite and communication...
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