scholarly journals Effectiveness, efficiency, engagement: Mapping the impact of pre-lecture quizzes on educational exchange

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-177
Author(s):  
Tanya Evans ◽  
Barbara Kensington-Miller ◽  
Julia Novak
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Learning Engagement ◽  
Educational Exchange ◽  
University Mathematics ◽  
Spaced Practice ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Small Change ◽  
The Impact

Our study addresses a systemic issue facing higher education – a lack of rigorous educational research alongside new technology-assisted ways of teaching and learning. The issue highlights the disciplinary disconnect as many academics do not research outside their discipline, yet are tasked with educational modernisation through trying out new educational technology. Addressing this issue, we present our conceptual framework, the course transaction space (CT-space), and use it to analyse the impact of an intervention we designed that involved the use of regular online pre-lecture quizzes in a university mathematics course. The aim of the intervention was to optimise the effect of distributed (spaced) practice on long-term retention. Our findings suggest that a relatively small change in course instruction can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of educational exchange. Our analyses of data from multiple sources provide evidence that our intervention resulted in a sustained increase in the frequency of students’ engagement with the content, increased attendance of lectures, and improved grades. Additionally, we discuss the impact of our intervention on the quality of student engagement with reference to competence related beliefs and self-efficacy. Finally, we discuss how our intervention can be used in other contexts for supporting an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning. Implications for practice or policy  For teachers designing an intervention with the aim of improving students’ learning engagement during a course of tertiary study, we advise incorporating a series of frequent low stakes online quizzes with low level of difficulty. For students, these will act as an incentive, enabling improvement in the frequency of their learning engagement and its quality. The course transaction space (CT-space) model can be used to explore and analyse the impact of a variety of interventions introduced in tertiary courses through the lens of engagement.

Workflow Complexities of Fit Criteria on Strategy Applications and Structure Adaptations

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 1550017
Author(s):  
Noriss Kweku Hammah ◽  
Rahinah Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Strong Support ◽  
Knowledge Flow ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Virtual Design ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Planning Department ◽  
Virtual Design Team ◽  
The Impact

In studying the correlation between structure–strategy and workflow process, empirical research has shown that knowledge flow has an influence on professional team workflow performance. Using multiple sources of case study evidence, we propose a contingent model of a criteria fit in which the effect of structure on strategies is efficiency of Knowledge Applicability (KA) and effectiveness of Knowledge Adaptability (KA). A case study analysis of building permit approval processing by the Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) and the various planning agencies in Ghana finds strong support for the model explaining that structure is the measurement attribute determining the efficiency and effectiveness of knowledge flow. A framework of four types of KA is outlined. These show that the viability of organisations is contingent on adaptations of efficient structure and applications of effective strategies. With an emphasis on two organisational environmental variables (uncertainty and equivocality) and structural configuration, we demonstrated the impact of formalisation and centralisation on knowledge flow and workflow process using Virtual Design Team Computational Organisational Theory (VDTCOT).

Use of Videos in Teaching and Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Amanda Elizabeth Smith ◽  
Dai O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Sign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sign Languages ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Computer Literate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
British Sign

This chapter outlines the experiences of the authors when using video technologies in creating resources for teaching British Sign Language (BSL). The authors outline their own experiences of creating resources for teaching and how the increasing availability of video technology and video hosting websites has impacted on their teaching practice. The chapter outlines some practical stages in creating online video resources for the teaching of sign language, and also how to ensure that less computer literate students can engage with this new technology. The authors conclude with some suggestions about future research directions to measure the impact and effectiveness of such resources and technologies and call other teachers of sign languages to explore the potential of these approaches for themselves.

scholarly journals Digitalization of education in the function of economic development

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Jelena Stojanović ◽  
Zoran Nešić ◽  
Ivana Bulut-Bogdanović
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Fundamental Goal ◽  
Current Economic Crisis ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Business Efficiency ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Technologies

This paper conducts theoretical and empirical research with the aim of analyzing the opportunities provided by digitalized education systems and the use of modern technologies in education in the current economic crisis and global pandemic and how it affects the process of teaching and developing future needs of the workforce towards developing economies. The fundamental goal of this paper is a meticulous study of the impact of digital literacy on the digitalization of education and the use of new approaches in teaching and learning to develop knowledge, abilities and skills by which the economy should improve business efficiency and effectiveness.

PP072 Applying Sensitivity Analysis For Robust Choice Of Health Technologies

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 104-105
Author(s):  
Martina Andellini ◽  
Francesco Faggiano ◽  
Francesca Sabusco ◽  
Pietro Derrico ◽  
Matteo Ritrovato
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Ranking Of Alternatives ◽  
Small Change ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION:The aim of this work is to evaluate the stability and robustness of the solution obtained at the end of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) process by conducting a sensitivity analysis. Sensitivity analysis allows identification of the elements representing the source of uncertainty and to determine the impact of this variability on the stability of the assessment results, in order to provide more adequate and objective support to decision-making process.METHODS:A new method for health technologies evaluation, Decision-oriented HTA (1), which integrates the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) (2) in the model Core Model® of the European Network for HTA (EUnetHTA) was taken into account. In this context, a mathematical model was implemented to conduct a sensitivity analysis on weights and on performance values of the technology alternatives evaluated. The objective is to evaluate the effects on AHP results induced by a change on initial values of each criterion of the decision-making model. Sensitivity analysis was carried out by calculating the minimum changes of the weights and performances needed to reverse the current ranking of alternatives technologies (3).RESULTS:This approach was applied to some technology assessment studies such as video-laparoscopy, femtosecond laser, da Vinci robot, to test their efficacy and reliability. It is very important to perform a sensitivity analysis and assure the stability of the solution when the performance values associated to the technology alternatives are close because, in this case, a small change of performance values reversed the ranking of alternatives technologies.CONCLUSIONS:Applying sensitivity analysis to such decision-making processes is essential to ensure the consistency of final decisions. This evidence has shown that this method allows for a more rapid interpretation of results, thus facilitating the choice of decision-makers about the decision to invest or not in new technology.

scholarly journals A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF CULTURAL INERTIA ON STUDYNET/CANVAS USE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT A POST-92 UNIVERSITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (07) ◽  
pp. 730-746
Author(s):  
Sheku Kakay
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
User Adoption ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Instructor Effectiveness ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Since this line of inquiry is underrepresented in the literature on technology adoption, this study investigates the effect of inertia on technology usage and acceptance in Higher Education institutions. The paper considers the benefits and drawbacks of using technology, especially studynet/canvas and its effect on teaching and learning, as well as why some people embrace technology more slowly than others. The researcher used open-ended questions to assess the views of UH academics and students on a variety of topics, including self-efficacy, for example, self-confidence and self-belief in ones ability to master new technology compatibility instructor effectiveness and facilitating conditions and then analysed their overall influence on teaching and learning, especially in relation to technology use, adoption and acceptance in HEIs. The researcher discovered that users have a high level of self-efficacy, and compatibility has also been suggested to play a significant role in user adoption of the platform.

scholarly journals The Impact of Interactive Whiteboards on Classroom Interaction and Learning in Primary Schools in the UK

2010 ◽  
pp. 86-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven E. Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Interactive Whiteboards ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

The UK Government’s Primary National Strategy undertook a pilot programme “Embedding ICT in the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies” where interactive whiteboards were installed in the classrooms of teachers of 9-11 year old students in more than 80 schools in six regions of England. Research to evaluate this project collected multiple sources of data, including students’ attainment, structured lesson observations and the perceptions of teachers and students. Results suggest that the use of the interactive whiteboards did lead to significant changes in teachers’ practices in the use of technology and in aspects of classroom interaction, and that the perceptions of those involved were overwhelmingly positive, but that the impact in terms of students’ attainment on national tests was very small and short-lived. This raises questions about the integration of new technologies into classroom teaching and how such technologies might improve teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Outside the Box

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-93
Author(s):  
Christine Miller ◽  
Laura Cruz ◽  
Jacob Kelley
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
The Impact

Can creativity be taught? Multiple sources attest that the business community values creativity in potential new hires, but a signature pedagogy of teaching for creativity in business classes has not yet emerged. To contribute to a body of evidence-based practice, this study assessed the impact of several in-class activities that were deployed among undergraduate business students to see if these enhanced their creative problem-solving abilities, as assessed by pre- and post-intervention measures. The results were moderately encouraging and suggest domain-specific teaching and learning strategies. Further, the results offer encouragement to all instructors, irrespective of any prior experience with creativity-enhancing efforts.

Changing physician compensation and implementing new technology to enhance pathways compliance.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 187-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lalan S. Wilfong ◽  
John Russell Hoverman ◽  
Nate Gosse ◽  
Marcus A. Neubauer ◽  
Vanessa Torres
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Clinical Pathways ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Physician Compensation ◽  
Annual Productivity ◽  
The Us ◽  
Small Change ◽  
The Impact

187 Background: Pathways have shown to decrease cost of care while maintaining efficacy of treatment. In 2005, The US Oncology Network, which includes Texas Oncology, P.A. (TOPA) developed physician-led clinical pathways based on national guidelines, cost and efficacy. This abstract reviews the impact of changes TOPA initiated to improve pathway compliance Methods: Since 2011, TOPA has assessed pathways compliance using the iKnowMed (iKM) electronic medical record. Individual compliance was reported to each physician, but no incentives were tied to this. In 2015, the TOPA annual productivity bonus structure (2% of compensation) was changed to introduce pathways compliance and exception documentation thresholds, with penalties for sub-threshold performance. Additionally, TOPA sought to improve on iKM-based data collection and assessment. Previously, there were data challenges with pathways assessed retrospectively, offering limited visibility at the time of decision-making. In September 2015, new technology (Clear Value Plus – CVP) was embedded within iKM, which allowed prospective pathways assessment and provided real-time compliance reporting. Results: Introduction of individual incentives and improved decision support increased pathways compliance. For the initial yearly bonus measurement period, TOPA pathways compliance was 78%. After implementation of the new bonus structure, compliance increased significantly to 83% (p<0.0001). Implementation of CVP further improved pathway compliance for comparable reporting periods from 78% in September 2014 to 90% in September of 2015 (p<0.0001) Conclusions: We have shown that even a small change in compensation significantly influences physician pathways compliance. Additionally, technology to assist physicians with documentation and real-time assessment also significantly improves pathway compliance. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Efficiency and Effectiveness Impacts of a Computer-Assisted Scheduling and Dispatching System Implementation

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Metaxatos ◽  
Anthony M. Pagano
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Technology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Small City ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
The Impact

Computer-assisted scheduling and dispatch (CASD) systems have been implemented in many paratransit systems in the United States to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. This paper contributes to the limited literature of studies documenting the impact of such systems on paratransit operations based on the implementation of such a system in a small city in Illinois. The analysis provides evidence of small but measurable efficiency and effectiveness gains. This paper also provides evidence that proper CASD evaluation efforts should allow enough time after implementation so that not only familiarity with the system has been established, but also most or all of the necessary organizational changes related to the new technology have been completed.

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