Use of ICT on languages 1

Services 1. ICT for sustainable development. Defining a global research agenda (chapter 2)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ICT divided under two categories:

1. Those largely depent of traditional telecommunications networks, including the internet.

2. ICT applications (human independent).

ICT and development: ICT is a fundamental part economic. How does it work to meet the goals?

• erradicate extrem poverty and hunger
• achieve universal primary education
• promote gender equality and empower women
• reduce child mortality
• improve maternal health
• combat deseases 
• ensure environmental sustaintability 

 

 

ICT can also help to...

• increase efficiency
• transparency
• competitiveness
• oppening up new opportunities and business
• empowering citizens

Issues:

1. who pays for bridding the digital divided?
2. use of open source software
3. intellectual property rights
4. freedom of information and rights of individuals
5. internet governance and control

ICT and developing countries

 The birth and the growth of the iternet were in the United States.

 International connectivity is a major expense and bottleneck for most developing countries.

ICT measures the degree of preparation of a nation or community to participate in and benefit from ICT and development.

ICT Challenges:

• digital divides
• awareness
• accesibility
• availability
• affordability 

ICT and costs (market)

 ICt must provide value and be sustainable from both user and provider perspective. It is based on policy and business models, especially regulation.

We need access to reach opportunity! 

ICT access and costs

 

• Hardware and software; affordability is a prime factor in the digital divide. Open sources software has the potential for bringing down software costs.
• Connectivity costs; accessing to the Internet can cost more than the average annual GNI in may countries. Pay as you use.
• Content; restrictions on access to information are another policy challenge. Much of the content today is not in local languages or directly useful for most people.
• Security; e-mail was the first killer application of the internet (spam). Hackers.Physical security of equipment.

Teaching 1. Factors affecting teachers' use of information and communication technology.

Technology involves the generation of knowledges and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

Technology should be used as a tool to support the educational objetives.

 

Objectives for the use of ICT in education:

1. The use of ICT as object of study. 
2. The use of ICT as aspect of a discilpline or profession.
3. The use of ICT as medium for teaching and learning. 

Manipulative and Non-manipulative factors.

• Non-manipulative factors: Those that can not be influenced directly by school, such as age, teaching experience, etc.

• Manipulative factors: The attitudes of teachers towards teaching and ICT, ICT knowledges and teaching skills.

Parent and community support.

When parents are encouraged to participate in and contribute to change management activities, change occurs more quickly.
The bonds between schools and homes and communities are so strengthened  through increase education and communication. 

Teachers did not want to use computers because they were not sure where to turn for help when something went wrong while using the computer.

 School culture.

Technology has to be well received by teachers.

Computer attributes. 

If teachers perceive ICT as a beneficial tool, they will demonstrate positive attitudes towards ICT.

Teaching about technology 

VS 

Teaching with technology

• Acceptance is needed.
• Changing negative attitudes is essential for increasing computer skills.

Attitude  + Proficiency + Level of Access = Higher levels of technology integration. 
Teachers need:

1. support
2. examples of good practice
3. time for professional development

Translation 1. The relevance of new technologies for the training of expert linguists.

 Expert linguists are more and more in demand in an increasingly globalised.

Professional skills

There are methods which have been used with success in translators and interpreters programmes over the years.  
These methods prepare them efficiently for the professional world:

theoretical learning in the classroom and the real-life application of the knowledge in the work environment.

 Experience is essential in the learning process: learners “learn by doing”.
* Computer is good for translation and interpreting. 
* Technology can be used without sacrificing the authentic context.

Virtual learning environment platform.

• Each learner has more flexibility to work on his own way. 
• Facilitates a continuum in the learning process.
• Learners can get feedback. 
• Wiki tool can be used to make learners play different roles and consider different perspectives.
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• Wikis can help pro
• It is possible to allow students to contribute anonymously.
• vide access to expert performance.

Enabling a reflexive and critical learning experiences. ICT can contribute to this process.

Analytical process + evaluation =  

learning process

Assessment can be integrated in this exercise with the intervention of the lecturer.

Students are taught to use ICT as a continuous PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOL.

It is about EXPERIENCE :)