A Study of Actual and Expected Situations in Enhancing Smart Citizen Characteristics for Students of Rajamangala University of Technology

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) to study the characteristics of intelligent citizens for students of Rajamangala University of Technology; 2) to assess the need for enhancing the characteristics of intelligent citizens; 3) to propose guidelines for developing students to have the characteristics of intelligent citizens for students of Rajamangala University of Technology. The research model is a mixed method. The sample group used in this research was divided into 2 groups: 15 student leaders of Rajamangala University of Technology instructors or related persons, and a sample of 400 graduate user groups that recruit students from Rajamangala University of Technology to work. The research tools used interviews and a questionnaire to assess the necessary needs, and the reliability of the questionnaire is 0.969. Data were analyzed using averages, standard deviations, and orders of magnitude. The importance of the average value was calculated using the Priority Needs Index (PNI_modified), and the content was analyzed in a descriptive form.

The results of the research found that 1) The characteristics of an intelligent citizen are 4 characteristics: having skills, knowledge, and being able to apply information technology; creative thinking. Learn outside the system and have the skills to live together in a diverse society. 2) The reality is lower than what graduate users expect in every aspect. 3) Guidelines for developing students to have the characteristics of intelligent citizens include developing knowledge and skills in digital technology. Be responsible and ethical. cultivate creativity and problem-solving skills. Raise awareness of cyber security and data protection. Promote participation in the digital community.