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    An appraisal on the Role of Technology in Modern Education, Opportunities and Challenges

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    The influence of technology in modern education is a transformative force that has changed the learning and teaching process in contemporary education. This study investigates several aspects of the impact of technology on education, with emphasis on both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Technology's benefits in education have shown that accessibility and diversity in education have risen in rapid technological growth due to digital resources and personalised learning possibilities. The implication showcases that technology would better enhance an inclusive education that accommodates diverse learners and ensures interactive learning, bearing in mind the global connectivity of technology. Despite technology's immense possibilities and benefits in modern education, it should be managed appropriately to avoid challenges such as privacy and security concerns and ethical and societal considerations. There is a need for strategic planning, strong policies, and professional development to ensure the closing of digital gaps within education to exploit the potential of technology while tackling its related issues

    A Critical Review Of Post-Secondary Education Writing During A 21st Century Education Revolution

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    Educational materials are effective instruments which provide information and report new discoveries uncovered by researchers in specific areas of academia. Higher education, like other education institutions, rely on instructional materials to inform its practice of educating adult learners. In post-secondary education, developmental English programs are tasked with meeting the needs of dynamic populations, thus there is a continuous need for research in this area to support its changing landscape. However, the majority of scholarly thought in this area centers on K-12 reading and writing. This paucity presents a phenomenon to the post-secondary community. This research study uses a qualitative content analysis to examine peer-reviewed journals from 2003-2017, developmental online websites, and a government issued document directed toward reforming post-secondary developmental education programs. These highly relevant sources aid educators in discovering informational support to apply best practices for student success. Developmental education serves the purpose of addressing literacy gaps for students transitioning to college-level work. The findings here illuminate the dearth of material offered to developmental educators. This study suggests the field of literacy research is fragmented and highlights an apparent blind spot in scholarly literature with regard to English writing instruction. This poses a quandary for post-secondary literacy researchers in the 21st century and establishes the necessity for the literacy research community to commit future scholarship toward equipping college educators teaching writing instruction to underprepared adult learners

    MUSLIM SCHOLARS AND CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA DA’WAH: CYBERBULLYING IN PERSPECTIVE

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    Modern communication technology has advanced quickly, changing how social media channels are utilized for communication globally. This article focuses on Muslim scholars and the challenges of social media Da'wah focusing on cyberbullying of scholars on social media platforms. Most social media-based social interaction tools are user-generated, in contrast to traditional media. It enables the user to control the message's content without restriction or regulation. Some Muslims have been lured into using social media in violation of rules laid down by fundamental Islamic teachings because of their freedom to sign up for an account on any website and the freedom it involves. Accordingly, this study has identified cyberbullying behavior against Muslim scholars on social media and provided solutions according to Islamic teachings. Therefore, this paper aims to bring into the limelight some of the challenges Muslim scholars face when doing Da'wah on social media and proffer Islamic solutions. The study used a qualitative survey approach, interviewing seasoned social media users. Seven individuals were purposefully chosen for the study since they are Muslims and have knowledge of the issue under investigation. Some of the study's findings showed that Muslim scholars encounter cyberbullying difficulties when conducting Da'wah on social media. The paper concludes that in order to create a more peaceful and safer digital environment, social media users should communicate with good morals and manners, especially on online forum

    Cloud Computing Solutions for Speeding-up the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME's) Businesses in China

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    China has experienced rapid digitalization in the last decade. Cloud computing makes possible for different users to access data resources from any geographical location through the Internet. This new paradigm has the ability to benefit businesses by offering low-cost, flexible, and customizable solutions that provide companies significant competitive advantages in the strongly competitive business environment on long-term timescale. It can be essential for all business, but it is especially indispensable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) to make prosperity in today’s accelerating social, economic and technological changes. In recent years, the SME’s have allocated more budget to invest in implementing digitization and data-based decision making processes as they have become more aware of the importance of technological development and managing information on boosting their competitiveness in values creation activities. However, they are restricted by the size of the business. Transformation of information construction and digitization process is still in its infant stage as a consequence of a shortage in experts and available resources. This situation has gradually changed with the advent of cloud computing technology. By leveraging cloud computing technology, SME’s could completely support the digital transformation process in an efficient and effective manner. Nevertheless, for those business organisations who make efforts for application of any cloud computing solution in their business processes, they have to face with some serious emerging questions. Whether the business deployed on the cloud provided by service providers has sufficient system robustness, and whether the data stored in the cloud has sufficient security. This review paper is aiming to provide comprehensive, relevant landscape about the different cloud computing solutions (Infrastructre as a Service -IaaS) Platform as a Service -PaaS; Software as a Service -SaaS) and services models (public, private and hybrid cloud). Besides that this study focuses on which cloud service model should SME’s choose and how Chinese SME businesses should take into account their own informational structure in the age of digital transformation improving businesses performance while minimizing operational expenses and risks at the same time

    A Phenomenological Study: Factors Influencing Faculty Attitude Toward Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    The purpose of this phenomenological study was to discover the factors that influenced the faculty’s lived experiences and perceived preparedness when transitioning to fully online courses in response to the COVID-19 crisis, for full-time faculty members at Greenhill College, North Branch. The central research question for the research was “What factors, such as professional development and other training, related to online learning, influenced faculty attitudes and perceptions of preparedness, as they transitioned to online teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020?” Ten participants were selected using a random sample drawn from full-time faculty members at Greenhill College, North Branch. Data collection included interviews, focus group interviews and document and artifact examination. The transformative learning theory guided the research into the adult learning process, as the faculty members in the study were adults. This research provides educational studies with a baseline for understanding the factors that impact the development of faculty attitude, especially during a crisis, which in turn can help faculty prepare for such a transition. The results of the study suggested that faculty shared a lack of confidence in online education and their ability to effectively teach students in this environment

    The influence of cyberspace regulations on the practice of online journalism in Uganda

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    The study assessed how cyberspace regulations have influenced the practice of online journalism in Uganda. The study\u27s specific objectives were: to find out journalists’ and regulators’ understanding of cyberspace regulations in Uganda, to explore ways used to regulate online journalism in Uganda, and to examine how the implementation of cyberspace regulation in Uganda has affected online journalism practice. The study used a qualitative research method and an explorative research design that involved an in-depth and extensive investigation of a specific instance. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, with interviews and document reviews. Findings reveal that most online journalists negatively perceived cyberspace regulations because they believe that major cyberspace regulations were signed into law to gag communication by limiting freedom of speech and expression. The study findings further reveal that cyberspace institutions regulated online journalism through monitoring, inspecting, supervising and controlling online content posted on digital spaces used for communication services. Findings further revealed that online journalists had learnt to practice self-censorship and adherence to cyber regulations to avoid arrests. The study recommended that cyberspace regulations be developed through a transparent process allowing public participation, including input from journalists and media organizations. The study also recommends that cyberspace regulations be clearly defined and consistently enforced without arbitrary or discriminatory application

    All the Internet\u27s a Stage: Reform of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Broadway\u27s Bootleg Problem

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    Broadway is the cultural epicenter of theatre arts. While Broadway performances are internationally known and hugely profitable, they remain inaccessible to a significant number of fans. The inability to bear the increasing costs of travel, lodging, and tickets leads many fans to turn to bootlegs. Bootlegs are illegal recordings of live performances. They are widely viewed and shared online, and uploaders purposefully work to obscure the illegality of these recordings, allowing them to evade tools designed to combat copyright infringement. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), enacted in 1998, amended U.S. copyright law to attempt to prevent digital copyright infringement. However, with the rapid growth of technology and the internet, the Act has begun to show its age. In 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office published a report that recommended updates to the DMCA. These recommendations call for Congress to fine-tune the statute’s current operation by clarifying certain provisions, modifying statutory standards, facilitating voluntary initiatives, and more. This Note dissects these recommendations and discusses which would be most effective in countering bootlegs and protecting theatre rightsholders. The Copyright Office recommends voluntary efforts by online service providers, but it seems unlikely that these providers would willingly participate in initiatives that expose them to legal liability. Ultimately, this Note concludes that the recommendations that suggest concrete changes to statutory language would be most effective in countering the spread of bootlegs

    Cyber ethics of blockchain, AI and worldcoin

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    This paper discusses the evolution of cyber ethics steered by blockchain technology (BT), artificial intelligence (AI), and, perhaps, Worldcoin, which is an ambitious global project to build a decentralized "proof-of-personhood" encrypted in an anonymous "World ID" for each human being. To investigate the digital conundrum and evaluate the ethical implications of BT, Explainable AI (XAI), and Worldcoin, the "Cyberethics-Mix" framework will be a compass oriented to four cardinal points of ethics in cyberspace: Privacy (data protection), Property (data ownership), Precision (data accuracy), and Pervasiveness (data access). The paper's main conclusion is the ethical desirability of an inclusive and decentralized policy in cyberspace.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

    Some Legal and Practical Challenges in the Investigation of Cybercrime

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    According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in 2021, the United States lost around 6.9billiontocybercrime.In2022,thatnumbergrewtoover6.9 billion to cybercrime. In 2022, that number grew to over 10.2 billion (IC3, 2022). In one of many efforts to combat cybercrimes, at least 40 states “introduced or considered more than 250 bills or resolutions that deal significantly with cybersecurity” with 24 states officially enacting a total of 41 bills (National Conference on State Legislatures, 2022). The world of cybercrime evolves each day. Nevertheless, challenges arise when we investigate and prosecute cybercrime, which will be examined in the following collection of essays that highlight some legal challenges in the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime. KEY WORDS: Cyber, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Data, Digital Forensic

    Marites Culture in the Philippines: An Emergent Online Gossip Phenomenon

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    This research article explores the emergence and characteristics of Marites culture in the Philippines, specifically focusing on its role in shaping social relations and communication during the pandemic and the present. Utilizing literature review approach and sociological perspectives, the study analyzes media reports and online sources to investigate the origins, features, and implications of Marites culture. The research emphasizes the significance of Marites culture as a reflection of broader social and cultural trends in the Philippines, including the increasing importance of online communication and the influence of traditional gossip practices. Moreover, the study examines the potential advantages and disadvantages of Marites culture, such as its ability to disseminate information and shape public opinion, as well as its potential to spread misinformation and trigger social tensions. The findings underscore the necessity for a critical and nuanced understanding of emerging cultural phenomena, considering their historical, social, and cultural contexts and implications
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