scholarly journals Conceptualising a visual representation model for MOOC-based blended learning designs

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laia Albó ◽  
Davinia Hernández-Leo
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Design Representation ◽  
Representation Model ◽  
Fostering Reflection

This article reports on a study about how massive open online course (MOOC)-based blended learning designs can be visually represented to facilitate their comprehension and sharing. We carried out an iterative co-creation process with different stakeholders to conceptualise a visual learning design representation model within the context of blending MOOCs with face-to-face courses. The data analysed was derived from questionnaires and the generated representations. Results indicate that the representation enabled educators to easily visualise the overall structure of the learning designs and the relationships between the different design elements, providing a context for fostering reflection and decision-making during the planning of MOOC-based blended learning designs.

scholarly journals Digital Education on Prudent Antibiotic Use—Evaluation of a Massive Open Online Course for General Practitioners in Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s192-s193
Author(s):  
Florian Salm ◽  
Tobias Kramer ◽  
Cornelius Remschmidt ◽  
Petra Gastmeier ◽  
Sandra Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health problem predominantly driven by overuse of antibiotics. In humans, most antibiotics are used outside the hospital. Overprescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) is common despite clear guidelines. The need for further training of general practitioners is well known. Objective: To develop and evaluate a massive open online course (MOOC) on antibiotic therapy of common infectious diseases in general practice. Methods: A 4-week MOOC was developed on the basis of previous face-to-face trainings (platform, Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering) and was conducted 3 times between July 10, 2017, and May 31, 2019. The course was promoted through various general practitioner (GP) networks, local multipliers, and conferences and in the local trade press. In addition to epidemiological background information, the focus was on guideline-based diagnostics and treatment of ARI, side effects of antibiotics, correct drug selection, dosage and duration of indicated antibiotic therapy, as well as aspects of doctor–patient communication. Content included videos, self-tests, additional written material, and an optional exam. At the end of the course, participants were asked to complete a voluntary, anonymous online assessment questionnaire (LimeSurveyPro software). Usage data from the MOOC platform and data from the questionnaire were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistical software. Results: In total, 2,177 registered persons retrieved content (= learners). The proportion of learners dropped from 99.6% in week 1 to 40.7% in week 4. However, among those attending week 4, the average proportion of content used was still high (74.5%). Furthermore, 27.5% of learners completed the course, 23.8% took the exam, and 19.7% passed the exam. Moreover, 284 learners answered the assessment questionnaire (response rate, 13.0%); 62.3% were women, and the mean age was 45.9 years. Also, 225 participants (79.2%) stated that they were physicians; 122 of these worked as general practitioners (54.2% of physicians). Among the other physicians, 23% stated were in specialist training and 15.6% had a different specialist designation. The average overall rating of the course was 1.31 (1 = very good to 6 = not sufficient). General practitioners rated it slightly better than other physicians (1.23 vs 1.41). The clinical relevance was rated at 1.27 (GPs vs other physicians, 1.18 vs 1.35). For all scores, see Table 1. Conclusions: A massive open online course appears to be an appropriate format in which to deliver clinical relevant content concerning prudent antibiotic use in the outpatient setting. It is a good complement to existing face-to-face formats and helps to cover needs related to antibiotic training.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Integrating MOOCs in Traditional Classrooms for Undergraduate Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Joseph Israel
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
Teachers Colleges ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Conventional Classroom

<p class="BodyA">The idea of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has attracted a lot of media attention in the last couple of years. MOOCs have been used mostly as stand-alone online courses without credits. However, some researchers, teachers, colleges, and universities have attempted to utilize MOOCs in blended format in traditional classroom settings. This paper reviews some recent experiments in the context of current trends in MOOCs by examining methodologies utilized in blended MOOCs in a face-to-face environment. This paper further discusses the preliminary findings related to its effectiveness of learning outcomes and its impact on students and instructors in blended MOOCs format. The review of blended MOOCs in classrooms assists to form the emerging consensus on integrating MOOCs in conventional classroom settings, while highlighting potential opportunities and challenges one might face when implementing MOOCs in similar or entirely different contexts.</p>

scholarly journals The use of a visual learning design representation to support the design process of teaching in higher education

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Agostinho
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Design Representation

<span>Over the last decade there has been considerable research and development work exploring how university teachers can document their teaching practice in such a way as to enable the sharing of ideas. The premise of this research work, referred to in the literature as learning designs, is if pedagogical practice can be documented in some readily understandable form, it can then be easily shared and thus there is the potential for greater uptake of innovative teaching practice. This paper presents findings from a research project that examined how educational designers and teaching academics used a visual learning design representation to document their teaching practice and how this representation supported their design process. Six educational designers, three university teachers, and two PhD students (whose doctorates were focused on learning design) were interviewed and the main finding was that the visual representation served as an aid to design because it provided a summary of pedagogical practice that could be used to effectively communicate and share ideas, and also enable reflection. The paper concludes by suggesting future research directions.</span>

scholarly journals Improving Learning in a Traditional, Large-Scale Science Module with a Simple And Efficient Learning Design

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-159
Author(s):  
Mikkel Godsk
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Activities ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This article presents the experiences and results of using a simple learning design for transforming a traditional, large-scale, face-to-face science module in calculus into blended learning where all face-to-face lectures were replaced by webcasts and online activities. The article presents the impact on teaching and learning in terms of how the teacher and the students used the materials and the impact on the students’ performance and satisfaction. The article concludes that replacing face-to-face lectures with webcasts and online activities has the potential to improve learning in terms of a better student performance, higher student satisfaction, and a higher degree of flexibility for the students. In addition, the article discusses implications of using learning design for educational development, how learning design may help breaking with the perception that facilitating blended learning is a daunting process, and, ultimately, its potential for addressing some of the grand challenges in science education and the political agenda of today

scholarly journals Pengembangan Pembelajaran Berbasis Blended Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran Etimologi Multimedia

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-165
Author(s):  
Maria Dissriany Vista Banggur ◽  
Robinson Situmorang ◽  
Rusmono Rusmono
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Design Expert ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Offline Learning ◽  
One To One ◽  
Large Groups

: The purpose of this study was to develop blended learning-based learning on multimedia etymology subjects. This research develops face-to-face learningcombined with online / offline learning and arranged using Edmodo platform. The method used is research and development, with a system approach referring to the Dick Carey and Carey model. The stage of product trials begins with material experts, media experts and learning design experts. Then the product was tested for XMM class students, namely one to one trials, small groups and large groups. The average score of the expert media was 3.52 or good, 4.00 material or very good and 3.73 learning design expert was good. In the testing phase for students the average score for one to one is 3.09, in the small group is 3.01 and in the large group is 3.40. The conclusion of the study is that blended learning-based learning in subjects of multimedia etymology is good and worthy of use.

scholarly journals How to measure student engagement in the context of blended-MOOC

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadiyah Almutairi ◽  
Su White
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Single Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
Blended Course

PurposeThis paper aims to develop a model of measuring student engagement in a blended-massive open online course (MOOC) context. MOOCs are those that are delivered, usually by leading universities, with a promise to provide free high-quality education to an unlimited number of learners. They offer an opportunity for “blended” course design, where instructors can integrate MOOC content within face-to-face educational activities and components.Design/methodology/approachThree internationally recognized existing frameworks, the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), UK Engagement Survey (UKES) and Student Engagement Questionnaire (SEQ), were combined into a single model. The model was confirmed by a panel of 35 expert practitioners. A trial evaluation using the model was carried out on 13 students who had participated in a course that had adopted a blended-MOOC format.FindingsThe confirmed model has nine indicators which provide information about distinct aspects of student engagement.Originality/valueIt is considered to be the first model designed to measure student engagement within the blended-MOOC context.

scholarly journals Representaciones Sociales Sobre Enseñanza Y Aprendizaje Que Sostienen Docentes De Nivel Medio Superior Y Superior

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (25) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Juan Alberto Acosta Hernández ◽  
Miriam Martínez Vázquez ◽  
Arturo Curiel Anaya ◽  
Aarón Reyes Rodríguez ◽  
Anna Tarasenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Middle Level Teachers

This paper focuses on analyzing the social representations (SR) on mathematics, teaching and learning that have upper and middle level teachers who participated in a workshop on the use of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). It is used as an element of support for a Pre-Calculus face-to-face course. Using a questionnaire, the SR on the teaching and learning of mathematics were identified, as well as specific SR about the concept of inequality and the use of technology in the classroom. Based on the responses of the questionnaire, dimensions were captured that focuses on a particular meaning. This, therefore, is with the intention of organizing categories that would allow the establishment of hierarchies of the contents immersed in the field of SR of teachers.

scholarly journals Spanish Adult Students’ Intention- Behaviour Toward MOOCs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 531-551
Author(s):  
Mª. Angeles Escobar-Alvarez ◽  
Julie Ciancio
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Entry Qualifications ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Many Spanish students need to learn English beyond the age of 25 to be able to find a job or be further promoted. Unfortunately, those who attempt to pass a university entry-qualifications test often lack the required academic level. To help them achieve this goal, they are usually provided with learning materials and supportive digital resources. During the covid-19 pandemic, the need for online resources increased. This is why the National Distance Education University offered a massive open online course (mooc) on elementary English. The main goal of this contrastive qualitative study was twofold: First, it attempted to explore adult students’ intention-behaviour while taking the course. Secondly it delved into students’ satisfaction with this type of courses during two different years: 2017 and 2020 when the pandemic had a clear impact on distance education. For this purpose, the study used a comprehensive post-questionnaire given at the end of both courses. The data revealed a few significant differences regarding students’ satisfaction, intentions, perceptions, and interests in contexts where face-to-face-learning was not an option. These findings suggest that mooc should be considered as an alternative way to build specific content in situations of crisis.

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