scholarly journals Adoption of innovative e-learning support for teaching: A multiple case study at the University of Waikato

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Marcia Johnson ◽  
Bronwen Cowie ◽  
Willem De Lange ◽  
Garry Falloon ◽  
Craig Hight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The University

<span>In response to recent social, economic, and pedagogical challenges to tertiary-level teaching and learning, universities are increasingly investigating and adopting e-learning as a way to engage and motivate students. This paper reports on the first year of a two-year (2009-2010) qualitative multiple case study research project in New Zealand. Using perspectives from activity theory and the scholarship of teaching, the research has the overall goal of documenting, developing, and disseminating effective and innovative practice in which e-learning plays an important role in tertiary teaching. A "snapshot" of each of the four 2009 cases and focused findings within and across cases are provided. This is followed by an overall discussion of the context, "within" and "across" case themes, and implications of the research.</span>

Hindrance to the Integration of e-learning Adoption in Nigerian Universities

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Abasiama G. Akpan ◽  
Chris Eriye Tralagba
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
University Education ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
University System ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
The University

Electronic learning or online learning is a part of recent education which is dramatically used in universities all over the world. As well as the use and integration of e-learning is at the crucial stage in all developing countries. It is the most significant part of education that enhances and improves the educational system. This paper is to examine the hindrances that influence e-learning in Nigerian university system. In order to have an inclusive research, a case study research was performed in Evangel University, Akaeze, southeast of Nigeria. The paper demonstrates similar hindrances on country side. This research is a blend of questionnaires and interviews, the questionnaires was distributed to lecturers and an interview was conducted with management and information technology unit. Research had shown the use of e-learning in university education which has influenced effectively and efficiently the education system and that the University education in Nigeria is at the crucial stage of e-learning. Hence, some of the hindrances are avoiding unbeaten integration of e-learning. The aim of this research is to unravel the barriers that impede the integration of e-learning in universities in Nigeria. Nevertheless, e-learning has modified the teaching and learning approach but integration is faced with many challenges in Nigerian University.

E-learning and information literacy at the University of Jos

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 607-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki Lawal ◽  
Stephen Akintunde
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
The University

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential role of information literacy (IL) within the changing context of the e-learning environment at the University of Jos in recent years. It focuses and emphasises the role of the University library in facilitating teaching and learning through the use of e-learning platforms in teaching information retrieval skills. The paper aims to identify gaps in students’ information skills that could be addressed through IL instruction. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a case study research design while the methodology involved the administration of structured questionnaires to the two groups of respondents. Findings – Findings from the study provide useful insights to the skills challenges experienced by students and point to a need for effective collaboration between the library, faculty and management in order to promote a better approach to learning at the institution. Originality/value – By emphasising the role of the library, the paper contributes to previous studies on e-learning at the University and provides a basis for further research in this regard.

scholarly journals The Design of Work-Related Teaching & Learning Methods: Case Studies and Methodological Recommendations

2018 ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Daniela Frison
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Teaching Learning

What kind of Work-Related activities/programmes do Italian teachers propose to their students? What are common elements considered in the designing of Work-Related activities by those proposing them? A multiple case study research programme was chosen as a method to explore the current Italian situation regarding Work-Related teaching and learning methods in Higher Education (Coll et al. 2008; Dirkx 2011) and to define some possible methodological recommendations to encourage the design of Work-Related Learning activities/programmes

Blended Learning Support for Undergraduate Students’ Research and Writing Skills Development

2014 ◽  
pp. 341-368
Author(s):  
Asako Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
The University

In this exploratory study, a subject librarian and a writing instructor investigated the potential of designing blended learning around research paper assignments in the context of two foundational courses in the Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. The objective was to explore alternative, more embedded learning support for undergraduate students. The significance of blended learning support was situated in the broader literature of the teaching and learning practices in higher education. In this case study, descriptions of blended learning support for facilitating student learning, and of the main barrier to its implementation are provided. Based on what was learned in the exploratory study, the chapter provides working guidelines for designing and developing blended learning support, mainly drawing from Butler and Cartier’s (2004) research on academic engagement.

Implementation of Learning Outcomes in Mathematics for Non-Mathematics Major by Using E-Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 119-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Divjak
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Software ◽  
First Year ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Undergraduate Study ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Learning outcomes are considered to be a key tool for student-centered teaching and learning. They can be successfully implemented in teaching and learning mathematics on higher educational level and together with appropriate level of technology enhanced learning can provide the framework for successful learning process even for students that have not been primarily interested in mathematics. The aim is to present the case study of implementation of learning outcomes and e-learning in several mathematical courses at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics of the University of Zagreb. First of all, there are examples of mathematical courses in the first year since the first study year is crucial for retaining students. Further, there are mathematical courses taught at higher years of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate study. Again, educational process is appropriately supported by ICT and executed through blended e-learning, as well as the use of social software.

scholarly journals Balancing University Teaching and Media Industry Needs: A Case Study of Teaching Finance and Economics News Translation

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Wan Hu ◽  
Xuquan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The University ◽  
Industry Needs

This research uses case study research and employs a news translation module to analyse its synergic teaching method which includes a university teacher, an industry insider and translation learners. They, as the key stakeholders of the teaching and learning process, have their specific roles and continuously interact with each other. Through these interactions, actual trans-editing workflow is embedded into the university classroom. In order to examine the teaching effectiveness of such an innovative model, translation learners’ responses and commentaries are carefully taken into consideration. A wider implication of this research is that translator trainers may have their own reflections on innovating teaching strategies via the integration of academia and the professional world.

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