TEACHING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS FOR A QUALITY OF LIFE INCREASE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Escuder-Mollon ◽  
Jordi Adell
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Information

Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

scholarly journals ICTs and Music in Sensory and Motor Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theodorou ◽  
Athanasios Drigas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Motor Disabilities ◽  
Information And Communication

<strong>With the advent of technology, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential for the improving of the quality of life of learners with Sensory and Motor disabilities. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which deal with the two important issues in the field of ICT’s, music and special education. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.</strong>

scholarly journals Kuis Kihajar Sebagai Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Televisi dan Internet

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 378
Author(s):  
Oos M Anwas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Times ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 terutama dari aspek: karakteristik Kuis Kihajar dan proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 pada Juli s.d. Oktober 2013. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder serta pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pengelola dan peserta Kuis. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa karakteristik Kuis Kihajar sangat menarik karena setiap bulannya tidak hanya menambah peserta baru tetapi lebih dari setengahnya peserta lama tetap setia mengikuti kuis ini. Peserta kuis tidak sekedar membuka web atau mengirim sms, tetapi mengerjakan soal hingga rata-rata mencapai 44 soal setiap kali mengaksesnya. Proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar, antara lain: mudah, menyenangkan, menuntut penggunaan berbagai sumber belajar, fleksibel, serta menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (televisi, SMS, dan internet) yang sesuai dengan tren tuntutan zaman. Model Kuis Kihajar juga secara bertahap dapat mendorong terwujudnya budaya baru dalam memanfaatkan TIK sebagai media pembelajaran guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kualitas hidup. Kata kunci: Kuis Kihajar, media pembelajaran, media televisi, media internet Abstract: This study aimed to determine the implementation of Kihajar Quiz 2013 mainly from aspects: characteristics and the learning process. This study used a descriptive method. Research conducted on the implementation of Kihajar Quiz from July 2013 until October 2013. Data collected through secondary data as well as observations and interviews with organizers and quiz participants. The analysis of the data found that the characteristics Kihajar Quiz very interesting because every month not only add new participants but more than half of the previous participants remained faithful with the quiz. Participants do not just open a web quiz or sent sms, but work on the problems to reach an average of 44 questions each access. The learning process in Kihajar Quiz, among others: easy, fun, demanding the use of a variety of learning resources, fleksibel, as well as the use of information and communication technologies (television, SMS, and internet) in accordance with the trend of the demands of the times. Kihajar Quiz Model gradually promote the establishment of a new culture in is using ICT as a learning medium to improve the ability and quality of life. Keywords : Kihajar quiz, instructional media, television, internet

scholarly journals Information and communication technologies and quality of life in home confinement: Development and validation of the TICO scale

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241948
Author(s):  
José Antonio García del Castillo-Rodríguez ◽  
Irene Ramos-Soler ◽  
Carmen López-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Quiles-Soler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Psychometric Studies ◽  
Psychometric Quality

The mandatory home confinement of the Spanish population, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a unique opportunity to study the use and influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in people’s perception of quality of life during this exceptional situation. This article adapts and validates a psychometric scale designed to identify and measure the main dimensions of the Quality of Life construct perceived through ICT use. To this end, an exploratory and transversal study has been carried out in Spain on a sample of 2,346 participants. Data processing has been carried out with SPSS and EQS. The results provide evidence of the reliability and psychometric quality on the scale, which exhibits adequate consistency that facilitates its application. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a hierarchical model of three correlated factors that account for the dimensions “Satisfaction with life”, “Emotional support” and “Social support”, which have enough correlation to measure the personal perception of quality of life associated with ICT use and are consistent with previous psychometric studies. The results of the TICO scale indicate that more than 70% of the sample feel ICT have united their family during home confinement and more than 45% experience happy feelings when they use ICT. In home confinement, ICT use has improved users’ quality of life, mainly their satisfaction with life and social and family support.

scholarly journals Situación de extrema diversidad y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. Intervención en una unidad con pacientes residentes

2006 ◽  
pp. a068
Author(s):  
Francisca Negre Bennasar ◽  
Sebastià Verger Gelabert ◽  
David Abarca Cstro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Made In

Este artículo describe la intervención realizada en la Unidad de Semicríticos del Hospital Son Dureta y mediante un convenio con la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares, centrándose en la descripción de la utilización de las TIC’s como recurso para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes en situación de extrema diversidad residentes en la Unidad.AbstractThis article describes the intervention made in the Son Dureta Hospital’s Semicritical Unit by means of an agreement with the Faculty of Education of the University of the Balearic Islands.The article is based on the description of how useful the TIC’s (Information and Communication Technologies) are as a resource to improve the extreme diversity resident patient’s quality of life in the Unit.

scholarly journals Insomnia and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elderly People: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Salvemini ◽  
Grazia D’Onofrio ◽  
Filomena Ciccone ◽  
Antonella Greco ◽  
Anita Tullio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Information And Communication

Background: Insomnia seems to be related to disability, risk of injury, metabolic syndrome, risk for cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, depression and impaired quality of life. Objectives: The goals in this paper was (1) to keep track of technological concepts and approaches to improve insomnia in elderly people, and (2) to define the effect that information and communication technologies (ICT) is having on patients’ care. Design: A systematic review was conducted from existing literature. Our selection criteria included: (1) age ≥ 60 years; (2) diagnosis of insomnia with the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-II), (3) CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy insomnia), (4) use of technological tools, and (5) associations between insomnia-related variables and indices of disability, quality of life, and global clinical assessments. Data analysis: 11 articles were included. An inductive content analysis was used for data extraction. Results: Our review revealed any technological systems that could purportedly rehabilitate elderly patients with insomnia. Three categories of research were identified from the review: (1) Internet Deliver-CBTi, (2) virtual coaches, and (3) sleep technologies. Conclusions: The potential for ICT to support insomnia care at home can improve the quality of life for families and reduce health care costs and premature institutional care.

scholarly journals A review on internet use and quality of life of the elderly

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayat Boz ◽  
Sibel Esra Karatas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Population ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

As the world population rapidly ages, improving the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly and enabling them to age actively is increasingly becoming a global policy concern. In this context, emphasis is also given to information and communication technologies (ICTs) that may play a significant part in enhancing the QOL of the elderly. This review study explores the impact of Internet use on QOL of the elderly by examining available researches in this field. By searching on ADM Digital Library, WEB Science, ERIC, PsycINFO and PubMed databases, this study reviewed 25 studies published after 1990 that investigate the relationship between Internet use and QOL of elderly. The synthesis of the research findings indicates that the functional use of computer and Internet improves QOL for older people. The findings also provide a comprehensive perspective on the current state of knowledge and raises questions for further research.Keywords: elderly, Internet use, quality of life

scholarly journals Model-Driven Mobile CrowdSensing for Smart Cities

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo César F. Melo ◽  
Fábio M. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Crowdsensing ◽  
Model Driven ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Models At Runtime

Making cities smarter can help improve city services, optimize resource and infrastructure utilization and increase quality of life. Smart Cities connect citizens in novel ways by leveraging the latest advances in information and communication technologies (ICT). The integration of rich sensing capabilities in today's mobile devices allows their users to actively participate in sensing the environment. In Mobile CrowdSensing (MCS) citizens of a Smart City collect, share and jointly use services based on sensed data. The main challenges for smart cities regarding MCS is the heterogeneity of devices and the dynamism of the environment. To overcome these challenges, this paper presents an architecture based on models at runtime (M@rt) to support dynamic MCS queries in Smart Cities. The architecture is proposed as an extension of the InterSCity platform, leveraging on its existing services and on its capability to integrate city infrastructure resources.

scholarly journals The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Protecting Health and Transforming the Quality of Employment During the COVID–2019 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Maria A. Yudina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Digital Monitoring ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

The article deals with the study of various aspects of the impact of digitalization on the level and quality of life, manifested in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information and communication technologies have consolidated their status as the infrastructure that supports socioeconomic interaction in crisis periods. For many Russians, the high spread of ICT in the country has become a significant factor in maintaining the previous standard of living in conditions when it is rapidly falling under the pressure of general isolation. The author reveals that certain forms of digitalization of medicine also cause an ambiguous reaction of society. The impact of ICTs on quality of life in the context of a pandemic has been analyzed based on the data from the World Health Organization. The high importance of trust between society and the state in the fight against COVID-19 has been emphasized, digital monitoring of citizens, in particular. International experience has been systematized: positive and negative examples of such tracking systems in Russia and the world, in general, have been considered. Two management attitudes underlying the social technologies of digital monitoring are identified. The first is based on preventing the spread of the disease by informing and predetermines making decisions by the user. The second is based on self-control of the patient: the citizen must prove compliance with the established rules, violation of which is punishable. It is proved that the application «Social monitoring» used by the authorities of Moscow belongs to the second category. The digital tools, which are already available to the authorities and, when finalized, could be a full-fledged alternative to this application (which received a negative assessment of the city's residents) are mentioned. The impact of COVID-19 on the quality of employment has been manifested not only in a significant increase in remote employment, which contributes to the development of digitalization but also to the growth of risks of unstable employment. The economic situation has deteriorated sharply, but some of the measures taken by the authorities have had the effect of keeping the majority of Russians the same standard of living. ICTs have also played a role in this - the widespread use has allowed most employers to cope with the task of working remotely. However, it is more difficult to guarantee compliance with labour rights remotely, including the balance of working and personal time. In addition, in the conditions of self-isolation, the problems of technostress, and various socio-psychological problems caused by the use of ICT have sharply worsened.

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