scholarly journals Strategies for Delivering Active Learning Tools in Software Verification & Validation Education

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushil Acharya ◽  
Priya Manohar ◽  
Peter Wu ◽  
Bruce Maxim
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Sushil Acharya ◽  
Priyadarshan Manohar ◽  
Peter Wu ◽  
Walter Schilling

Imparting real world experiences in a software verification and validation (SV&V) course is often a challenge due to the lack of effective active learning tools. This pedagogical requirement is important because graduates are expected to develop software that meets rigorous quality standards in functional and application domains. Realizing the necessity the authors designed and developed 42 delivery hours of active learning tools consisting of Case Studies, Class Exercises, and Case Study Videos for use in courses that impart knowledge on SV&V topics viz. requirements engineering, software reviews, configuration management, and software testing. Four key skill areas sought after by employers, namely communication skills, applied knowledge of methods, applied knowledge of tools, and research exposure are used to drive the development funded by a National Science Foundation grant and perfected through an industry-academia partnership.In this paper, we discuss in detail the four project plans the researchers and their industry counterparts followed over the past two years in the development and eventual dissemination of the active learning tools. A course enhancement plan was used to drive activities related to reviewing, enhancing, and modularizing modules, identified by a gap analysis performed by focus groups comprised of industry and academic partners. The course delivery plan was used to drive activities related to developing content delivery strategies. An evaluation and assessment plan was used to drive activities related to periodically evaluating student learning and assessing the project. And finally a course dissemination plan is being used to drive activities related to distributing course modules and assessment reports. The tools have been shared through two workshops and other means with instructors in universities and industry partners.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Supardi Supardi

This research is aimed at developing active learning tools to improve the effectiveness of the instructional strategy lectures at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of State Institute for Islamic Studies (FITK IAIN) Mataram. The method of this research is research and development (R&D) that was started with the process of needs assessment, the design of prototype of active learning tools that were tested in the next process by meansof expert validation, one to one, small groups, whole class, and effectiveness trials. The result of the trials on the developed product showed that its use had been effectively improved the students contribution during teaching and learning activities if compared to the students contribution in conventional learning process.


2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 518-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel R George ◽  
Tomi D Dreibelbis ◽  
Betsy Aumiller

Author(s):  
Adji P Setiadi ◽  
Yosi I Wibowo ◽  
Eko Setiawan ◽  
Ika Mulyono ◽  
Susilo A Wardhani ◽  
...  

Abstract Background A community-based approach has been identified as one key strategy to improve the health of Indonesians. In 2015, the government initiated the ‘Smart Use of Medications Movement’ (GeMa CerMat) to promote responsible self-medication. This study aims to explore pharmacist/pharmacy staff trainers’ views on strategies to implement GeMa CerMat community training. Methods Four focus group discussions were conducted with 38 pharmacist/pharmacy staff trainers in Ngawi, Indonesia and a thematic analysis was used to obtain the key strategies. Results The identified key strategies were building community readiness via well-designed training (considering participant characteristics, training methods, and materials and resources); policy, regulation and organizational support; access to training in a cultural context; communication media to promote training and the inclusion of active-learning tools. Conclusions These identified multilevel strategies require collaboration among national bodies and the involvement of trusted community members (‘change agents’). A new strategy using ‘active learning tools’ was necessary to build critical thinking and understanding of the use of medications in everyday life. Future research should focus on process, impact and outcome evaluation involving GeMa CerMat training implementation and sustainability in Indonesia.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Dexter ◽  
Davis Clement ◽  
Daniel Moraguez ◽  
Ginger S. Watson

This article presents three types of (inter)active learning pedagogical tools to better prepare future administrators for complex, real-world tasks. We propose a framework of narrative linearity and responsiveness to examine digital cases, digital simulations, and clinical simulations as bridging pedagogies from abstract class-based methods to fully immersive internships. We illustrate how these characteristics influence learner interaction with the rich, hypothetical contexts these tools offer. A specific example is presented for each tool, and their cognitive demands on the learner are discussed. We raise implications for their use at the course and program levels.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 352-360
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali ◽  
S.M Khaled Hossain ◽  
Tania Ahmed

The aim of current study is to analyse the effectiveness of e-learning for the students at university level. Data have been collected through questionnaire and it was given to 700 students. The questionnaire was returned by 667 students and 94.9% of them are using different e-learning tools, techniques or platforms. Eight variables have been used to measure the effectiveness of e-learning. Cronbach’s alpha test is used to measure the reliability and internal consistency of the associated factors. The exploratory factor analysis is used to extract the variables and to measure the factors loading in the study. One sample t-test has been performed to test the hypotheses. The outcome of the study supports that e-learning is faster, time and cost friendly, appropriate to work independently, add value to the learning of the students, usable for the purpose of active learning, faster, quick response, applicable outside the class room and quality of e-learning is satisfactory which indicates e-learning is effective.


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