TRANSFORMING PUBLIC LIBRARIES INTO DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION CENTRE IN SUPPORTING LIFELONG BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAMMES FOR RURAL YOUTHS
Journal Title: Acta Informatica Malaysia - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
This research aims to examine how commissioning, transforming and maximum utilization of the digital technology infrastructure in public libraries through blended mode digital education platform could support open and distance lifelong learning in upgrading knowledge, livelihood and human capital for the constant improvement and upgrading of knowledge/skills among village youths. Mixed-method research design was implemented including administration of survey, interviews and observation. The five dimensions of enhancing the innovative open and distance digital platform to support a blended-mode dissemination of knowledge were examined, including demographic, digital technology availability, Open Education Resources in public libraries, learning culture and corporate support. Findings show that there are significant differences among factors stated above which will upgrade the potential of village youths technical and livelihood knowledge to be relevant and competitive in building human capital. The use of a blended digital education platform in public libraries could be beneficial to village folks in upgrading their knowledge and skills. This model could be used as framework of practice for enhancement of life skills among developing nations as well as under-developed countries in line with SEAMEO’s Education Agenda to promote lifelong learning and 21st century skills. If such technology-enhanced skills development programme could be implemented from earlier stages in educational settings in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Malaysian Education Blueprint, more skilled workers could be produced to raise the performance in the workplace and contribute to the worldwide improvement of human capital. Legal and policy issues on digital facilities will be discussed as to advocate lawful and ethical application of this initiative. Future direction of studies to develop a comprehensive structural model will also be deliberated.
Authors and Affiliations
Alizah Ali, Tan Luck LEE, Ng Khar Thoe, Noraini Ismail, Siti Zarikh Sofiah Abu Bakar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP482864
- DOI 10.26480/aim.01.2019.16.20
- Views 65
- Downloads 0
RECOGNIZING THE PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Information agency basic responsibility focuses on the creation, acquisition, organisation, storage, dissemination and maintenance of information in whatever format, printed or digital. They required all related knowledg...
STUDY OF WEB PAGE RANKING ALGORITHMS: A REVIEW
Due to expanding of Web, the Information is also increasing day by day. Many users generally rely on search engine to explore the web. It is a challenge for search engine to provide relevant web page and quality informat...
IMPROVING SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENT FOR BUSINESS REGISTRATION SYSTEM (BRS)
This paper explains the security and privacy requirement in Business Registration System (BRS) hosted at a government institution. These requirements will be used in an improvement for the system security and privacy req...
Teaching Performance Evaluation Framework: An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach
Teaching performance evaluation process in higher learning institutions (HLI) is of the most importance in building a higher education policy which purposes for teaching improvement and administrative decision making. Se...
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE IN ERP IMPLEMENTATION SUCCESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Effectiveness and efficiency of ERP execution is depending on the organization implementation. Every company that embarks on ERP execution will definitely hope that the execution will be success and effective. The concep...