DEVELOPING INSTRUMENT OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES BASED ON COMPUTER, A MODEL OF TRACING INTEREST AND APTITUDE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This research was based on three main reasons; fiirst, the development of intelligence theory not just oriented in cognitive aspect, so that originating theory of multiple intelligences; second, there was phenomenon of so many senior high school students that not yet understanding their own interest and aptitude when graduated from senior high school, so that they felt confused to determine their study program in higher education. The originating of multiple intelligences theory helped students in understanding and optimizing their potential ability; third, there had no standardized instrument of multiple intelligences that can make the work of instrument user easier, especially for guidance teacher to understand their students’ ability characteristic or profile. Based on these reasons, this second year research was intended to produce instrument of multiple intelligences based on computer. The research was development study by using qualitative approach. The research subjects were expert in computer programming and the students of senior high school as the instrument users. In this research, the development model used was procedural model oriented in the design of Borg and Gall (1983). This research in the second year was initiated by constructing computer program in the form of multiple intelligences instrument based on computer. Then the utility of the program was being tried out. Data collecting was done qualitatively by asking for feed back from expert in computer programming known as expert judgement. The research was also supported by quantitative data obtained from questionnaire given to the senior high school students. Data collected was analyzed qualitatively using technique of content analysis, and quantitatively using descriptive analysis. The result showed that the instrument of multiple intelligences based on computer had been tried out for several times. The first try out was done to the expert, and got many suggestion and feed back. After being revised, the second try out of the instrument was done to the senior high school students who were concerned as user subjects. The result showed that the instrument was able to be used easily without any difficulty both in doing the test or in reading the report. In conclusion, the instrument of multiple intelligences based on computer was already able to use for senior high school students. Based on this result, it was suggested that the instrument was better completed by manual in order to make easier for the user, and also needed to be socialized to senior high schools for tracing the students’ interest and aptitude. Keywords: instrument of multiple intelligences based on computer, senior high school students FIP, 2007 (PPB

Removing the Digital Divide for Senior Web Users

It is hard for the elderly to use the internet to find the resource they want. Usually help is needed for them to complete the task on the technology things. The main reason for this project is to research ideas on encourage senior people to make use of the web to locate helps they want, such as finding volunteers and professional helps. The scope of this project is to develop a new way of web access and content presentation methodologies that let senior people getting help from volunteers and various service providers more easily that incorporates social networking technology e.g. Facebook. By incorporating the social network web site like Facebook into the web application, senior people will be able to find volunteering help or other related service providers through social networking. Volunteers will show up in Google map in search results for senior to easily locate helps. Senior people can also search for self help videos tutorials through the web application search engine. A mobile version of the senior user application will also be developed for easy access on the road. Other features that benefit senior users includes voice input, control / content posting and collaborative social networking where a sponsors would sponsor a help task volunteer undertake

The Improvement of Computer Network Performance with Bandwidth Management in Kemurnian II Senior High School

This research describes the improvement of computer network performance with bandwidth management in Kemurnian II Senior High School. The main issue of this research is the absence of bandwidth division on computer, which makes user who is downloading data, the provided bandwidth will be absorbed by the user. It leads other users do not get the bandwidth. Besides that, it has been done IP address division on each room, such as computer, teacher and administration room for supporting learning process in Kemurnian II Senior High School, so wireless network is needed. The method is location observation and interview with related parties in Kemurnian II Senior High School, the network analysis has run and designed a new topology network including the wireless network along with its configuration and separation bandwidth on microtic router and its limitation. The result is network traffic on Kemurnian II Senior High School can be shared evenly to each user; IX and IIX traffic are separated, which improve the speed on network access at school and the implementation of wireless network

Users’ search mechanisms and risks of inappropriateness in healthcare innovations : the role of literacy and trust in professional contexts

In the context of professional service organizations, user engagement with knowledge search might generate significant risks of inappropriateness to innovation processes. Previous research suggests that professionals would then keep users at arms' length, controlling the design and implementation of innovations internally. This study overcomes this view investigating how professional service organizations can enable users' knowledge search while controlling for the risks of inappropriateness. Combining a qualitative research on 5 innovation processes in healthcare organizations with quantitative research on 110 service users, our findings highlight that professional providers, such as senior clinicians, shaped their tactics according to the ‘threats’ of laggards, i.e. users searching knowledge outside of professional logics of appropriateness; more than to the opportunities of lead-user communities. Professional providers sought to “activate” users' engagement with knowledge search by investing on their literacy, i.e. showing the basics of the logic of appropriateness informing their decision; and on trust relationships, i.e. becoming transparent on the criteria of knowledge selection during the innovation processes

Enabling effective user participation in ERP implementation: A case study on the role of brainstorming sessions

This research investigates the role of brainstorming sessions in promoting effective user participation in ERP implementation. An exploratory case study was conducted, with the data analysis based on the grounded theory approach and the findings organized in a theoretical model. Results show that brainstorming sessions were instrumental for effective user participation, resulting in high levels of users’ psychological involvement and proactive participation behaviors. Brainstorming transformed both the subject and formality of user participation, featuring the users in the center of stage to lead the reflection and sharing in a personally meaningful and relevant manner. Senior management push and consultant support were also identified as factors affecting the success of brainstorming

Senior citizens evaluating welfare technology: User experiences in SENER-project

´In an aging society, it is important to work for finding ways to integrate seniors in the society and to pursue seniors’ wellbeing and independent living. The aim of this research is to explore the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) in enhancing active aging. More precisely, the research examines user experiences of 24 senior citizens in piloting health technology, the wellbeing box products, in the SENER-project.The data were collected in interviews including semi-structured questions concerning senior citizens’ experiences. In addition to qualitative data, information about usage times of tested devices or programs was analyzed to construct user type categories.Three main type categories emerged: drop-outs, passive users, and active users. Drop-outs were too fragile to see more benefit than nuisance in the devices. In cases of passive users, families benefited more of the devices than the seniors themselves. Active users used the devices and programs themselves in various ways, for example monitored their health.Senior citizens are heterogeneous in their use of ICT. Products of the wellbeing box were motivating in the sense of active aging policy if there existed an interest in health promotion. Seniors must not feel too fragile, and they have to see more benefits than nuisance in the use of ICT if they want to start to use it. Devices must not have technical problems, and enough guidance that matches the skills of the users must be offered. Senior citizens do not want technology to replace human help, but health information gathered by monitoring devices could be transmitted to home help personnel

Central IT or Shadow IT? Factors Shaping Users’ Decision to Go Rogue With IT

Shadow IT occurs when users develop systems outside of the central information technology department. It provides both benefits and risks- users procuring Shadow IT often do not consider integration with existing enterprise architecture, privacy and security protection, maintenance cost, and legal ramifications. Problems with shadow IT must often be resolved by central IT. It is, thus, important for central IT to determine when users will consider shadow IT, and how shadow IT can be managed. This research performs paired interviews with CIOs and senior users to identify factors causing Shadow IT. Two main arguments are advanced. First, the form the shadow IT/central IT duality takes is based on: (a) an alignment/non-alignment between the organization, central IT, and user function; and (b) the ability of user departments to procure IT independently. Second, top management support is not necessary for successful IT implementation, especially given the presence of enterprise shadow IT systems

An Effective TeleHealth Assistive System to Support Senior Citizen at Home or Care-Homes

There has been an increase in the percentage of aging population in the UK, which has implications in all sectors from workforce, housing and care needs. The aim of this research work is to improve the healthcare and the quality of life for senior citizens and helping them live self-sufficiently at their own accommodation by developing a telehealth system that effectively communicates and monitors the daily needs of the senior citizens. In doing so, the burden from the healthcare system and the care-homes will be eased. This approach has a user-friendly application for the elderly to notify the carehome of their daily needs. The details of the senior citizens profile are stored in a cloud based database, hence the care coordinator can receive the notification, monitor the details, book/assign a service and notify the senior citizens with the date and time of the booked required service. The most common users’ needs have been identified from the acquired data in the local community. This data has been used in meeting the users’ needs and creating an appropriate applications for them. The developed system has a simple process that offers human interaction with an assistive technology created to make the life of senior citizens easy and independent

Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop. Volume 1: Executive summary

The workshop was held to provide a forum for communication within the space materials and structures technology developer and user communities. Workshop participants were organized into a Vehicle Technology Requirements session and three working panels: Materials and Structures Technologies for Vehicle Systems; Propulsion Systems; and Entry Systems. The goals accomplished were (1) to develop important strategic planning information necessary to transition materials and structures technologies from lab research programs into robust and affordable operational systems; (2) to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas between technology developers and users; and (3) to provide senior NASA management with a review of current space transportation programs, related subjects, and specific technology needs. The workshop thus provided a foundation on which a NASA and industry effort to address space transportation materials and structures technologies can grow