scholarly journals How Self-Directed e-Learning Contributes to Training for Medical Licentiate Practitioners in Zambia: Evaluation of the Pilot Phase of a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Barteit ◽  
Albrecht Jahn ◽  
Annel Bowa ◽  
Sigrid Lüders ◽  
Gregory Malunga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Pilot Phase ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Learning Intervention ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning

BACKGROUND Zambia faces a severe shortage of health workers, particularly in rural areas. To tackle this shortage, the Medical Licentiate program was initiated at Chainama College of Health Sciences in the capital, Lusaka, in 2002. The objective of the program was to alleviate the shortage of human resources in curative care. On-the-job training is conducted in decentralized teaching hospitals throughout Zambia. However, the program faces significant challenges such as shortages of senior medical instructors and learning materials. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to address these challenges by introducing a self-directed, e-learning platform with an offline tablet as part of a collaborative blended-learning intervention to supplement local teaching and training. METHODS The pilot phase of the e-learning platform was evaluated using a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel design. Various methods were employed to test the data’s adequacy and potential for generating valid results. Methods included questionnaires according to the technology acceptance model and information system success model by DeLone and McLean, semistructured interviews, learner diaries, pretesting, the collection of usage data, exam results, demographics, and informal feedback. Outcome measures included usage, adoption, efficiency, acceptance, user-friendliness, and gained knowledge and skills. RESULTS In total, 52 students and 17 medical instructors participated in the pilot evaluation. The questionnaire results showed a high acceptance of the technology (>80%) and high agreement (>75%) with the e-learning platform. Semistructured interview results showed an overall appreciation of the e-learning intervention, but the need for more e-learning materials. Respondents identified a need for multimedia materials that transfer skills such as medical procedure visualization and interactive exercises to practice procedural knowledge. The learning diaries identified the lack of specific learning materials and potential shortcomings of existing learning materials. However, students were satisfied with the current e-learning content. The majority of students used the e-learning platform offline on their tablets; online e-learning was underutilized. CONCLUSIONS The pilot phase of the tablet-based e-learning platform to support the self-directed learning intervention was well received and appreciated by students and medical instructors of Chainama College of Health Sciences. E-learning for knowledge acquisition appears to be adequate and feasible for this low-resource educational environment. Our evaluation results guide the further development of the full implementation of the e-learning platform in this educational setting. E-learning materials should reflect curriculum requirements, and additional multimedia and interactive content is needed, as well as improved integration and active participation from medical instructors in the e-learning processes.

scholarly journals Validation of a TAM Extension in Agriculture: Exploring the Determinants of Acceptance of an e-Learning Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4672
Author(s):  
Ivonne Angelica Castiblanco Jimenez ◽  
Laura Cristina Cepeda García ◽  
Federica Marcolin ◽  
Maria Grazia Violante ◽  
Enrico Vezzetti
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Primary Determinant ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Supporting education and training initiatives has been identified as an effective way to address Sustainable Development Challenges. In this sense, e-learning stands out as one of the most viable alternatives considering its advantages in terms of resources, time management, and geographical location. Understanding the reasons that move users to adopt these technologies is critical for achieving the desired social objectives. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) provides valuable guidelines to identify the variables shaping users’ acceptance of innovations. The present study aims to validate a TAM extension designed for FARMER 4.0, an e-learning application in the agricultural sector. Findings suggest that content quality (CQ) is the primary determinant of farmers’ and agricultural entrepreneurs’ perception of the tool’s usefulness (PU). Furthermore, experience (EXP) and self-efficacy (SE) shape potential users’ perceptions about ease of use (PEOU). This study offers helpful insight into the design and development of e-learning applications in the farming sector and provides empirical evidence of TAM’s validity to assess technology acceptance.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Flipped Approach in EFL Classroom: A Survey Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Eka Duriyatul Muhlisoh ◽  
Asih Santihastuti ◽  
Eka Wahjuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

<p>This research investigated the implementation of Flipped Approach in EFL classroom with the implementation of the E-learning platform. The participants were 42 sophomore English majors of Advanced Paragraph Writing class at Jember University. A within-subjects research design exposed all participants to have Writing Class by flipped learning and to use the E-learning platform. A one-shot survey design was used in this research by distributing two questionnaires “Perception of Flipped Learning Experience” and “Technology Acceptance Model” and doing the in-class observations as “Flipped Note” to collect the data. Data were analyzed quantitatively through SPSS 16.0 by applying the formula of Descriptive Statistics. The results of this research revealed that the implementation of the flipped approach in the classroom: (1) motivated the students in learning the materials, (2) enhanced the students’ knowledge, (3) and engaged them more in the learning tasks. They explained that the flipped approach gave them a new experience in language learning processes, in which they learned the materials before coming to the classroom so that they could criticize the materials. This way of learning aligns with the idea of student-centred learning. It is notable, however, that the students who did not learn the materials yet, could not criticize the materials and could not reach better outcomes in flipped classroom Moreover, the use of E-learning in the flipped classroom gave the students beneficial outcomes in the learning processes. Students revealed on the Technology Acceptance Model questionnaire that E-learning facilitates them properly, and they wanted to look forward to having E-learning in the future learning processes. Despite this finding, there remain limitation on the “server down” issue which needs to be straightened for more accessible E-learning among users.</p>

scholarly journals Students’ Acceptance on Blended Learning: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.38) ◽  
pp. 992
Author(s):  
Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid ◽  
Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram ◽  
Siti Sabariah Buhari ◽  
Farhanah Ahmad Shuhaimi ◽  
Norazmir Md Nor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
E Learning

Electronic Learning (E-Learning) has been widely used as a complement to the traditional learning method. It includes the introduction of blended learning (BL) that fully utilises the use of Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this study is to examine students’ acceptance of blended learning specifically with the use of Openlearning (OL) as an online learning platform to complement traditional teaching. 137 students had participated in this study. OL was introduced to the Health Sciences students, who enrolled in the Principles of Nutrition course. Students explored teaching materials, videos, activities, and several assessments in OL while facilitated by facilitators for 14 weeks. A self-administered questionnaire was given via online to the participants to evaluate their attitudes and acceptance towards OL. Descriptive statistic was used to describe the demographic data and t-test was performed to report the level of acceptance. Overall results showed students were very satisfied with blended learning using OpenLearning as a web-based tool. Students accepted OL as it is easy to use and convenient. They also agreed that the usage of OL in teaching and learning will improve their academic performance. In conclusion, it is proven that Health Sciences students accepted the use of OL in blended learning.    

scholarly journals How Self-Directed e-Learning Contributes to Training for Medical Licentiate Practitioners in Zambia: Evaluation of the Pilot Phase of a Mixed-Methods Study

10.2196/10222 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. e10222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Barteit ◽  
Albrecht Jahn ◽  
Annel Bowa ◽  
Sigrid Lüders ◽  
Gregory Malunga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Pilot Phase ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals Framework for e-Learning Materials Optimization

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Dominik Halvoník ◽  
Jozef Kapusta
Keyword(s):  
Correct Selection ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Formal Rules

Creating educational materials (activities, e-books etc.) in each e-learning course can be divided into 2 main parts. The first can be defined as a compilation of ideas and information that we want to pass on to the student. This section of building e-learning materials process is very abstract and correct selection of what we want to teach the students is highly delicate and depends on teacher’s skills and didactic principles. The second phase is also important but it can be formalized. Main aim of this paper is to define and confirms a set of formal rules compiled into framework which can be used as a tool for building e-learning materials. We assume that the rules presented in this paper can be used for each e-learning platform. To confirm validity of defined rules we integrated these rules into module on LMS Moodle and part of this paper is proposed experiment carried out on the same platform

scholarly journals Sidecar Learning: a new e-learning platform for librarians

2020 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Mery
Keyword(s):  
Advisory Committee ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Annual Basis ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
University Of Arizona ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Virtual Projects ◽  
The University

This article describes how two librarians at the University of Arizona created a new e-learning tool, Sidecar Learning, and implemented tutorials aimed at health sciences students and researchers. Librarians at the University of Arizona have used these interactive tutorials to reach thousands of students. Sidecar Learning was created to provide librarians with a scalable means of teaching thousands of students how to use complicated library databases.Virtual Projects are published on an annual basis in the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) following an annual call for virtual projects in MLAConnect and announcements to encourage submissions from all types of libraries. An advisory committee of recognized technology experts selects project entries based on their currency, innovation, and contribution to health sciences librarianship.

scholarly journals Digital Learning Platform and Students Satisfaction: Regression Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (SI) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Farah Syazreena Azmi ◽  
Norfadzilah Abdul Razak ◽  
Ayu Rohaidah Ghazali
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Education System ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning

Technology has no boundary, people made technology as their primary routine in daily task. Technology also mainly being used worldwide and provide many outcomes towards the education system. The transformation of industrial revolution 4.0 brings the education system one step forward to meet the worldwide demand. Students nowadays are Z-generation that live in modern and digital lifestyle. Thus, the digital platform such as E-Learning has been applied in recent of teaching and learning in most of the university. However, the application and usage of elearning in university did not well used and applied by students. Hence, there is a need for e-learning platform to transform and improve the system so that student can be more interest to use E-learning and ultimately result in better academic performance. A theory of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) applied as the fundamental of this study. Hence this study aims to investigate the perception of 152 students in selected of the local university towards the application of e-learning platform. Data collection further analysed using regression analysis and found perceive usefulness, perceived ease of use, behavioural intention and system usage predict significantly towards student satisfaction. The finding implies that the application of e-learning among students was satisfied. The improvement of the interaction system and attraction of the system can promote and encourage students active to use e-learning.

scholarly journals Validitas Media Pembelajaran E-learning Berbasis Edmodo dalam Pembelajaran Biologi Pada Sekolah Menengah Atas

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Latifa Vita Vela
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Learning media is part of learning resources which is a combination of software (teaching materials) with hardware (learning tools. One type of learning media is e-learning. E-learning is a learning medium that uses the internet to deliver learning materials from teachers to students. One of the e-learning media is edmodo. Edmodo is a learning platform intended for students, teachers and parents. The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits of using edmodo in the learning process of biology. This type of research is a meta-analysis. Meta analysis is collecting and analyzing data from research results from relevant journals. The data were obtained by studying the literature on the articles on Google Scholar using the keywords "learning media", "e-learning", "edmodo" and “validation”. From the results of the search carried out, several articles were found that were in accordance with the research to be carried out and it was concluded that the use of edmodo was included in the valid and very valid category in several aspects such as content aspects, linguistic aspects, study aspects and graphic aspects

Effectiveness of Adopting Cloud-Based E-Learning at Qassim University

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norah Alajlan ◽  
Mohammed Hadwan ◽  
Dina M Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract The growth of cloud computing (CC) is noticeable in Saudi Arabia, especially in educational institutions. To have an effective E-learning platform, CC is widely used due to its capabilities. This research studying the factors affects the adoption of cloud-based E-learning at Qassim University (QU) from the student’s perspective. A model proposed to measure the effectiveness of the current E-learning system at QU and to identify the significant factors required to encourage students to keep using it. The proposed model includes the theory of motivation, the theory of technology acceptance model and characteristics of CC. Data collected from 114 students analyzed using SmartPLS. Results show the perceived ease of use and extrinsic motivation are significant factors that means have high effects on the intention to use (ITU). While other factors such as availability, collaboration and intrinsic motivation are insignificant that have less or no effect on the ITU cloud-based E-learning.

scholarly journals Feasibility, acceptability, and adoption of fingerprint scanning during contact investigation for tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A parallel-convergent, mixed-methods analysis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth B White ◽  
Amanda J Meyer ◽  
Joseph M Ggita ◽  
Diana Babirye ◽  
David Mark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Digital Fingerprinting ◽  
Contact Investigation

Background: In resource-constrained settings, challenges with unique patient identification may limit continuity of care, monitoring and evaluation, and data integrity. Biometrics offer an appealing but understudied potential solution. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods study to understand feasibility, acceptability, and adoption of digital fingerprinting for patient identification in a study of household TB contact investigation in Kampala, Uganda. We tested associations between demographic, clinical, and temporal characteristics and failure to capture a digital fingerprint. We used generalized estimating equations and a robust covariance estimator to account for clustering. We evaluated clustering of outcomes by household and community health worker by calculating intra-class correlation coefficients. To understand determinants of intended and actual use of fingerprinting technology, we conducted fifteen in-depth interviews with community health workers and applied a widely used conceptual framework, the Technology Acceptance Model 2. Results: Digital fingerprints were captured in 74% of participants, with extensive clustering by household (ICC = 0.99) arising from hardware (36%) and software (60%) failures. Clinical and demographic characteristics were not significantly associated with fingerprint capture. Community health workers successfully fingerprinted all contacts in 70% of households, with modest clustering of outcomes by CHW (ICC = 0.18). Fingerprinting success at the household level declined over time (Spearman’s rho = 0.30, P < 0.001). In interviews, CHWs reported that fingerprinting non-capture events lowered their own perception of the quality of the technology, threatened their social image, and made the technology more difficult to use. Conclusions: We found digital fingerprinting to be feasible and acceptable for indvidual identification, but problems implementing the hardware and software led to a high failure rate. Although CHWs found fingerprinting to be acceptable in principle, their intention to use the technology was tempered by perceptions that it was inconsistent and of questionable value. We emphasize the need for routine process evaluation of biometrics and other digital technologies during implementation in resource-constrained settings.

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