The use of information and communication technologies in commercial libraries in the UK

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Barlow ◽  
Margaret E. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals The evolving landscape of learning technology

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gráinne Conole
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Infrastructure Policy ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
The Uk

This paper provides an overview of the current and emerging issues in learning technology research, concentrating on structural issues such as infrastructure, policy and organizational context. It updates the vision of technology outlined by Squires' (1999) concept of peripatetic electronic teachers (PETs) where Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) provide an enabling medium to allow teachers to act as freelance agents in a virtual world and reflects to what extent this vision has been realized The paper begins with a survey of some of the key areas of ICT development and provides a contextualizing framework for the area in terms of external agendas and policy drivers. It then focuses upon learning technology developments which have occurred in the last five years in the UK and offers a number of alternative taxonomies to describe this. The paper concludes with a discussion of the issues which arise from this work.DOI:10.1080/0968776020100302

scholarly journals The UK Geography of the e-Society: A National Classification

10.1068/a3912 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 362-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A Longley ◽  
Richard Webber ◽  
Chao Li
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
General Terms ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
The Uk

It is simplistic to think of the impacts of new information and communication technologies (NICTs) in terms of a single ‘digital divide’, or even a small number of them. As developments in what has been termed the ‘e-society’ reach wider and more generalised audiences, so it becomes appropriate to think of digital media as having wider-ranging but differentiated impacts upon consumer transactions, information gathering, and citizen participation. This paper describes the development of a detailed, nationwide household classification based on levels of awareness of different NICTs; levels of use of NICTs; and their perceived impacts upon human capital formation and the quality of life. It discusses how multivariate classification of individuals and households makes it possible to provide a context for detailed case studies, and hence to identify how policy might best improve both the quality and degree of society's access to NICTs. The primary focus of the paper is to describe how this bespoke classification is developed, but it also illustrates how it may be used to investigate a range of regional and subregional policy issues. As such, we illustrate how the classification provides a valuable context for study of the e-society and for people's engagement with NICT In more general terms, we anticipate the likely net benefits of combining the most appropriate methods, techniques, datasets, and practices that are used in the public and private sectors.

scholarly journals ICT4D and E-government

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Joshua Okemwa ◽  
Alice Nambiro
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Local Implementation ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
And Training

The advancements surrounding information and communication technologies have become ubiquitous so much so that governments are now compelled to use them to reduce cost and increase their efficiency. E-government entails the application of information and communication technologies to deliver government services, increase interaction between the government and citizens, and improve the efficiency of the government. This paper details the various aspects of e-government implementation, ICT4D policies, and case studies from the United States and Kenya. Kenya is fast catching up with the rest of the world, having benchmarked the local e-government system with systems in Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, and South Africa among other nations. Limitations that the local implementation faces are detailed with the future of e-government being pitted as fruitful despite myriad infrastructural and training deficiencies.

scholarly journals STRATEGY OF ICT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

1970 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena O. Hrytsenchuk
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
School Education ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Uk

The problem of implementation strategy for information and communication technologies (ICT) in social studies school education in the UK today are examined in the article.

scholarly journals Digital transformation as a factor in improving the efficiency of public administration by results: the experience of the United Kingdom

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1 SI) ◽  
pp. 120-122
Author(s):  
Oleh Sydorenko
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Uk

The report identifies the benefits of using information and communication technologies in public administration. The essential content of the phenomenon of digital transformation is considered. A description of the UK practice of digital transformation of public administration is given. It is proposed to introduce in Ukraine the experience of the United Kingdom in the field of digital transformation of public administration.

Impacts of the Digital Economy

2011 ◽  
pp. 136-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Mowatt
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Theory Of The Firm ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Core Skills ◽  
Grocery Retailing ◽  
Magazine Publishing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Consumer Tastes

This chapter examines changes in innovation and competition made possible in two traditional industries by the adoption of integrated information and communication technologies. Using empirical interview-based research the chapter highlights the importance of consumer-driven innovation. The development of complex innovation networks to supply consumer needs is demonstrated using two example sectors, the UK magazine publishing and grocery retailing industries. The innovation process is outlined in detail and the importance of linkages to the end-consumer and market experts is acknowledged. In addition, this chapter offers the concept of “life-span” goods as those developed from the outset as having a short life dependent on changing consumer tastes and fashions. Within this environment firms act more as project orchestrators, using core skills in developing innovation teams based on a deep knowledge of consumer activities. Finally the chapter concludes by examining the challenge to economic analysis and to the theory of the firm provided by shifting and temporary alliances.

Cost of burn care

2019 ◽  
pp. 299-302
Author(s):  
Ammar Allouni ◽  
Naiem Moiemen
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Exchange Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Uk

Modern information and communication technologies such as the Internet and Smart phones are revolutionizing how individuals communicate, seek and exchange information. Telemedicine is a subspecialty of medicine that utilizes some of these Information technologies to enable and deliver healthcare at a geographical distance. It is a constantly evolving science as it incorporates new advancements in technology and responds and adapts to changing health needs and variabilities in different societies. Burns are a relatively common injury requiring specialist care to enable the best outcome. In the UK there are relatively few specialized burns units and burns expertise is therefore often not easily attainable due to geographical difficulties. This chapter endeavours to describe current Burns care provision in the UK and how Telemedicine can be used in the assessment and management of burns patients. Telemedicine is explored in terms of modes, cost-effectiveness, and potential medicolegal and ethical issues.

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