Naslov
Preparing ICT Graduates for Real-World Challenges: Results of a Meta-Analysis

Autori
Pažur Aničić, Katarina ; Divjak, Blaženka ; Arbanas, Krunoslav

Izvornik
IEEE transactions on education (0018-9359) 60 (2017), 3; 191-197

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
systematic literature review (SLR) ; Content analysis ; employment, higher education, information and communications technology (ICT) career ; ICT education ; meta-analysis

Sažetak
The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is making important contributions to economic growth both locally and globally. There is a high demand for ICT professionals that higher education institutions are still struggling to meet. An effective literature review is an important part of understanding the existing findings and issues in the education of future ICT professionals, and for planning future research directions. This comprehensive study presented here includes a review of 761 papers on the level of summary analysis and 155 papers in depth, according to ten research questions related to: curriculum design and delivery, knowledge and skills of future ICT professionals, teaching methods, collaboration between academia and industry, and future employment and career development of ICT professionals in the labor market. Based on the findings from a content and cluster analysis, the results indicate the need for a more holistic and strategic approach to the education of future ICT professionals, including career development support within formal processes of higher education.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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