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Research Agenda (ICT-Programming)
 RESEARCH AGENDA

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND IMMERSION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
(PROGRAMMING)

Many believe that universal access to ICT would bring about a global community of interaction,
commerce, and learning resulting in higher standards of living and improved social welfare
(Dewan & Riggins, 2005)
This research agenda serves as a guide and motivation to conceptualize research topics
according to the interest of ICT learners. Learners are assume to take responsibility in selecting
hardware and software products appropriate for an organization, integrating products according to
immediate needs as well as, installing, customizing, and maintaining created applications to improve
the use of technology.
According to Stahl et.al (2014), ‘responsible research and innovation’ (RRI) is applied to
information and communication technology (ICT) that addresses some of the limitations of computer
ethics and points toward a broader approach to the governance of science, technology and
innovation.
In terms of research method, ICT learners can utilize qualitative, quantitative or both.
Qualitative Research recognizes advantages and disadvantages of the product to promote effective
learning so that website, hardware and any form of machines being studied are improved. Related
literature and studies are highly regarded in qualitative to support theories.
When researchers choose to test learner’s product or instruments (created or improvised)
for information and communication, quantitative research is applied. Hence, methods such as
experimental design with the use of control and experimental group; comparative analyses to weigh
old and new product usefulness or involve two different groups to assess the inventions, improvise
website or technology can be utilized.
Mixed method involves the use of both qualitative and quantitative in a single study. It can
confirm or cross-validate relationships discovered between variables and compared to see if they
converge on a single interpretation (Fraenkel, Wallen & Hyun, 2012). In any design, results and
recommendation can be a reference for technology development and future research.
The following research topics/agenda are herein identified and suggested for ICT -
Information & Communications Technology- Programing strand.

(ICT) Information & Communications Technology - Programming

Branches Areas Sample Related Studies /
Topics
LEAD WORKPLACE • Organization requirements Communication Processes For
COMMUNICATION (LWC) for written and electronic Virtual Organizations
communication methods
Understanding of the principles •Effective verbal Shaping Electronic Communication: The
and concepts in leading in the communication methods Meta Structuring Of Technology In The
dissemination and discussion of • Organizing information Context Of Use
workplace ideas, information, • Understanding and conveying
and issues. intended meaning • Electronic Communication Methods And
Participation in various Changing Organizational Forms
workplace discussions
• Complying with organization
requirements for the use of
written and electronic
communication methods etc.
LEAD SMALL TEAMS (LST) • Company policies and Innovation In Top Management Teams.
procedures
Understanding of the principles • Relevant legal requirements Selecting Individuals In Team Settings: The
and concepts in leading small • How performance Importance of Social Skills, Personality
teams, including setting and expectations are set Characteristics, and Teamwork Knowledge
maintaining team and individual • Methods of monitoring
performance standards. performance Leadership and Semiautonomous
• Client expectations Work Team Performance: A Field Study
• Team member’s duties and
responsibilities What Type Of Leadership Behaviors Are
Functional In Teams? A Meta-Analysis
• Communication skills required
for leading teams
• Informal performance
counseling skills
• Team-building skills
• Negotiating skills etc.
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE • Codes of practice and Integrating Writing and Negotiation Skills in
NEGOTIATION SKILLS (DPN) guidelines for the organization the Organization
• Organization’s policies and
Effectively seeking information procedures for negotiations The Art Of Negotiation”
through questioning skills and • Decision making and conflict Leadership Skills Required
listening skills helps build these resolution strategies and For Negotiation In Time Of Crisis
perceptions. procedures
• Problem-solving strategies to Gender Differences In The Acquisition of
deal with unexpected Salary Negotiation Skills: The Role of
questions and attitudes during Goals, Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Control.
negotiation
• Interpersonal skills to develop Strategic Choice In Negotiation
rapport with other parties
• Communication skills (verbal
and listening) etc.
SOLVE PROBLEM RELATED • Competence includes a Use of E-Learning Tools in
TO WORK ACTIVITIES (PRW) thorough knowledge and Solving Group Work Problems In Higher
understanding of the process, Education
Understanding of the principles normal operating parameters,
and concepts in solving and product quality to Using Knowledge Management Principles
problems in the workplace, recognize nonstandard to Solve Organizational
including the application of situations etc. Performance Problems
problem solving techniques, and • Using a range of formal
in resolving the root cause of problem solving techniques Can You Train Employees To Solve
problems • Identifying and clarifying the Problems?
nature of the problem
 • Devising the best solution
• Evaluating the solution
• Implementation of a
developed plan to rectify the
problem
USE MATHEMATICAL • Fundamental operation Worked Examples and Concept Example
CONCEPTS AND (addition, subtraction, Usage In Understanding Mathematical
TECHNIQUES (MCT) division, multiplication) Concepts and Proofs
• Measurement system
Strategic use of technological • Precision and accuracy Instrumentation of ICT Tools: The Case Of
tools can support both the • Basic measuring Algebra In A Computer Algebra
learning of mathematical tools/devices Environment
procedures and skills as well as • Measurement system
the development of advanced • Precision and accuracy Process For Providing And Editing
mathematical proficiencies, • Basic measuring Instructions, Data, Data Structures,
such as problem solving, tools/devices and Algorithms In A Computer System
reasoning, and justifying
• Applying mathematical
computations
• Using calculator
• Using different measuring
tools
USE RELEVANT • Awareness of technology and Perceived Usefulness, Ease Of Use, And
TECHNOLOGIES (URT) its functions User Acceptance Of Information
• Repair and maintenance Technology
Understanding of the principles procedure
and concepts in selecting, • Operating instructions Information Technology And Sustained
sourcing, and applying • Applicable software Competitive Advantage: A Resource-Based
appropriate and affordable • Communication techniques Analysis
technologies in the workplace • Health and safety procedures
Improving Organizational Risk Management
• Company policy in relation to
through the use of Information Technology
relevant technology
• Different management
concepts
• Technology adaptability etc.
APPLY QUALITY • Relevant production Quality Assurance Issues and Processes
STANDARDS (AQS) processes, materials, and Relating to ICT-Based Learning
products
Maintains and manages • Characteristics of materials, Application of ICT Benefits for Building
technical quality assurance software, and hardware used Project Management Using ISM Model
processes and procedures to in production processes
assess efficiency, validity, value • Quality checking procedures The Influence of Information and
and functional performance of • Workplace procedures Communication Technology (ICT) on Future
computer systems and • Safety and environmental Foresight Processes
environments, and audits aspects of production
systems to ensure compliance processes Developing A System to Assure
with, and adherence to, • Fault identification and the Quality of ICT Learning Materials to
accredited internal and external reporting Enhance Lifelong Learning
industry quality standards and
• Quality improvement
regulations.
processes
• Reading skills required to
interpret work instructions etc.
PERFORM COMPUTER • OH and S principles and Impact of Automated Software Testing
OPERATIONS (PCO) responsibilities Tools on Reflective Thinking and Student
• Main types of computers and Performance in Introductory Computer
Maintain and administer basic features of different Science Programming Classes
computer networks and related operating systems
computing environments • Storage devices and basic Needs-driven Bundling of Hosted ICT
including computer hardware, categories of memory Services
systems software, applications • Relevant types of software
software and all configurations. • General security, privacy How Millennials Are Changing the Way of
legislation, and copyright etc. Learning: The State of the Art
• Web surfing of ICT Integration in Education
• Web browsers
• Search engines Linked Data-Based Social Bookmarking and
Recommender System
• URLS and keywords
• Links
• Bookmarking

PERFORM PROGRAMMING • HTML, Java, and CSS3 The Java Tutorial: Object-
IN HTML5 WITH JAVASCRIPT • Different business domain Oriented Programming for the Internet
AND CSS3 (PPHJC) features
• Functions and documentation Data Structures and Problem Solving
Focuses on using of business processes Using Java
HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript to • Production and
implement programming logic, documentation of interaction Communicating Threads For Java
define and use diagrams
variables, perform looping and • Creation and configuration of System and Method for Managing Data
branching, develop user HTML5 document Privacy In A Database Management System
interfaces, capture and validate • Cascading Style Sheet 3
user input, store data, and (CSS3) Software Framework that Facilitates Design
create well-structured and Implementation of Database
• Designing HTML5 document
application Applications
using CSS3 etc.
DEVELOP ASP.NET MVC 5 • Preparing the feature list in Web Environment for Programming and
WEB APPLICATIONS line with client requirements Control of a Mobile Robot in a Remote
(DAMWA) • Gathering client information Laboratory
and requirements
Designing ASP.NET Core MVC • Using Effective Excel Survey Art Gallery Website: A Tool to Increase
Web Applications. Microsoft form Interest and Creativity of Arts and Design
ASP.NET Core MVC is a • Release plan on Students
programming model that you dependencies and business
can use to create powerful and values Web Based Career Guidance: Broadening
complex web applications • Visual presentation and Information, Communication, Technology
supporting documents (ICT) Literacy among Grade 10 students of
• Completion of the feature list Rizal High School
and establishing design
approach Use of Technical, Vocational and Livelihood
• Estimation of time per task (TVL) Website as Motivational Orientation
based on degree of and Career Guidance for Grade 10
complexity and size etc. Students

Content Management System for Resume

and Portfolio for Producing Multiple
Interactive Websites
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