Understanding about the objectives of ICT literacy and the ways in which it should be enhanced vary. A comprehensive theoretical framework for the analysis of notions of ICT literacy is presented. Current notions of ICT literacy in different segments of policymaking and implementation in Australia are analysed and compared. Two dimensions (intended and implemented) and three theoretical perspec...

The operational environment of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry is in continuous change due to factors like rapid technological development, uncertain economic development and unpredictable consumer behaviour. Consequently, also the skills needed in the ICT industry are changing. Therefore, the quantitative and qualitative demand of ICT professionals in the future is ...

Gender differences in self-reported ICT experience and ICT literacy among first year graduate trainee teachers are investigated. Dynamic model of ICT literacy is employed. Three main components of aspiring teachers’ ICT literacy are covered: (1) present general problem-solving and technical ICT capabilities; (2) situational and longitudinal sustainability; and (3) transferability of ICT capabil...

Business/ICT (Information and Communication Technology) alignment is an ongoing concern for both academics and practitioners. However, little academic research focuses on the process or practice of alignment. In this paper we build a theoretical model and test it empirically. We investigate the influence of ICT management intensity and investment justification on alignment. Four indicators are ...

the projection of information and communication technology (ict) has begun to have its impact in iran. the benefits gained from ict are widely accepted and the iranian government is encouraging the country for adopting ict practices. e-learning is an important branch of ict which has attracted the attention of many people, especially those in educational and academic sectors. however, e-learnin...

Factors associated with high levels of ICT capability among 14-16 year olds in English schools Roger Crawford, EdD thesis, September 2001 There has been concern for more than a decade that pupils do not have sufficient knowledge, skills and understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the end of compulsory schooling. This research investigates approaches to the organisatio...

This survey sought to investigate links between use of ICT with six individual characteristics, namely interaction with ICT change agents, ICT training, cosmopolitanism, age, gender and income level. The study was a co-relational and cross-sectional survey biased to the quantitative approach, involving 145 teaching staff, 124 senior administrators and 175 graduate students. Primary data were co...