scholarly journals Introduction to the IJELL Special Series of Chais Conference 2016 Best Papers

10.28945/3628 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
Nitza Geri ◽  
Ina Blau ◽  
Avner Caspi ◽  
Yoram M. Kalman ◽  
Vered Silber-Varod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Open University ◽  
Special Series ◽  
Interdisciplinary Journal

This preface presents the papers included in the eighth issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning (IJELL) special series of selected Chais Conference best papers. The Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies: Learning in the Technological Era, is organized annually by the Research Center for Innovation in Learning Technologies, The Open University of Israel. The 11th Chais Conference was held at The Open University of Israel, Raanana, Israel, on February 16-17, 2016.

scholarly journals A Decade of Chais Conferences: Introduction to the IJELL Special Series of Chais Conference 2015 Best Papers

10.28945/2331 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 149-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitza Geri ◽  
Ina Blau ◽  
Avner Caspi ◽  
Yoram M. Kalman ◽  
Vered Silber-Varod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Open University ◽  
Science Institute ◽  
Special Series ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Interdisciplinary Journal ◽  
Selection Of

The seventh issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning (IJELL- formerly Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects - IJELLO) special series includes a selection of best papers presented at the 10th Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies: Learning in the Technological Era. The Chais conference 2015 was held at The Open University of Israel, Raanana, Israel, on February 10-11, 2015, and was organized by its Research Center for Innovation in Learning Technologies. This preface presents the mission and activities of the Research Center for Innovation in Learning Technologies at the Open University of Israel. It describes the objectives and themes of the Chais conference 2015, explains the special series synergies with IJELL and the Informing Science Institute, chronicles the topics that have been published in the series, and introduces the papers included in this special selection.

scholarly journals Beyond the Walls of the Classroom: Introduction to the IJELL Special Series of Chais Conference 2017 Best Papers

10.28945/3919 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Nitza Geri ◽  
Ina Blau ◽  
Avner Caspi ◽  
Yoram M. Kalman ◽  
Vered Silber-Varod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Open University ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Special Series ◽  
Innovative Learning

Aim/Purpose: This preface presents the papers included in the ninth issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning (IJELL) special series of selected Chais Conference best papers. Background: The Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies: Learning in the Technological Era, is organized by the Research Center for Innovation in Learning Technologies, The Open University of Israel. The 12th Chais Conference was held at The Open University of Israel, Raanana, Israel, on February 14-15, 2017. Each year, selected papers of the Chais conference are expanded and published in IJELL. Methodology: A qualitative conceptual analysis of the themes and insights of the papers included in the ninth selection of IJELL special series of selected Chais Conference best papers. Contribution: The presentation of the papers of this selection emphasizes their novelty, as well as their main implications, describes current research issues, and chronicles the main themes within the discourse of learning technologies research, as reflected at the Chais 2017 conference. Findings: Contemporary research goes ‘beyond the walls of the classroom’ and investigates systemic and pedagogical aspects of integrating learning technologies in education on a large scale. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers are encouraged to investigate broad aspects of seizing the opportunities and overcoming the challenges of integrating innovative technologies in education. Impact on Society: Effective application of learning technologies has a major potential to improve the well-being of individuals and societies. Future Research: The conceptual analysis of contemporary main themes of innovative learning technologies may provide researchers with novel directions for future research on various aspects of the effective utilization of learning technologies.

scholarly journals Competence of teachers of HEIS in the context of lifelong learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 516-530
Author(s):  
Nataliia Ridei ◽  
Oleksandr Khomenko ◽  
Iryna Іvanenko ◽  
Nelya Filyanina ◽  
Hanna Poberezhets
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Academic Competence ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic Paper ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
General Competence ◽  
Higher Educational

The purpose of the academic paper is to reveal and define the set of competences of teachers of higher educational institutions, corresponding to the concept of “lifelong learning”. The study was conducted by surveying four higher educational institutions in Ukraine and Poland. Along with this, the basic components of the general competence of teachers of higher educational institutions are as follows: professional, psychological-communicative and academic competence. A set of certain features has been selected for a clear and concise essence of competences. It has been established that the competence of introduction of innovative learning technologies in the educational process, research, digital and competence of lifelong learning are relevant in accordance with the requirements. Systematization of indicators of professional, psychological-communicative and academic competence has made it possible to reveal that the improvement of these characteristics is achieved through continuous learning. It has been proved that the development of tools for assessing the competence teachers of higher educational institutions will help identify positive or negative trends.

scholarly journals Development of an assessment tool to measure the prior experiential learning of adult learners: The case of Wawasan Open University

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Liew Teik Kooi ◽  
Teoh Ai Ping ◽  
Phalachandra Bhandigadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Diagnostic Test ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Attrition Rate ◽  
Open University

Recognition of prior experiential learning offers a vital contribution to supporting lifelong learning around the globe. The Malaysian government has placed great emphasis on lifelong learning in developing a knowledge society to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by the year 2020. Hence, the efficacy of recognition of prior experiential learning acts as a mechanism to enhance social equity and social inclusion in the Malaysian higher education context. In tandem with this, Wawasan Open University (WOU)'s vision and mission is to enculturise lifelong learning and provide access to adult learners who may have previously missed the opportunity to pursue higher education. Since its inception in 2007, WOU has developed a mechanism to review, recognise and accord validity to all prior experiential learning (PEL) of the learners. WOU's PEL comprises a series of assessment filters in three stages that are systematically utilised to gauge the learner's level of preparedness to embark on their tertiary education. These stages are (i) Certificate Attestation and Work Experience Portfolio, (ii) Diagnostic Test and (iii) a six-month HeadStart programme. This study investigated the effectiveness of the mechanism and its assessment tools in measuring prior experiential learning of the students. The authors examined the GPA/ CGPA performance of two groups of learners. The first group consisted of those who have passed the diagnostic test and proceeded directly to undertake their degree studies. The second group comprised learners who were unsuccessful in their diagnostic test and had to undertake a six-month HeadStart programme prior to commencing their degree studies. The authors then conducted an analysis on the correlation between the Diagnostic Test results and the GPA/CGPA scores obtained. Similar correlation analysis was also carried out to examine whether learners who had undergone the six-month HeadStart programme performed better in their tertiary studies. Support services offered to these two groups of learners were also identified. The findings from this study also reveal the appropriateness of the various components embedded in the Diagnostic Test as well as the courses offered in the six-month HeadStart programme that aimed to strengthen the learners' knowledge, skills and attitudes prior to pursuing their tertiary studies. Open Universities that subscribe to the philosophy of broadening access to higher education may explore the possibility of adopting the tested bridging programme developed by WOU for weaker Open Entry students to enhance the success rate of students and reduce attrition rate.

scholarly journals IJELL Volume 14, 2018 – Table of Contents

10.28945/3962 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. . i-iii
Author(s):  
Fay Sudweeks
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Interdisciplinary Journal

Table of Contents of the Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning

scholarly journals COMPARING LEARNING PROCESS IN THE FIELD OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: TARGET GROUPS REVISING LIFELONG EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING PROCESS

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Mervi Raudsaar ◽  
Merike Kaseorg
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Open University ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Personal Process

This article presents the results of a pilot research how the entrepreneurship is perceived by the participants of entrepreneurship courses. Also we have researched their previous (entrepreneurial) background and its relevance on enabling market entrance. We had two target groups: self financed students of Open University and participants in entrepreneurship course financed by European Social Foundation. Lifelong learning is a socio-personal process as we associate our thoughts and actions to our earlier experiences but on the same time revising that experience. The aim of this article is to explore how to teach entrepreneurship in lifelong learning process and to explore it in participants’ perspective. In empirical part authors used questionnaire with 77 statements with persons being admitted to some entrepreneurship courses. The respondents were asked to express their opinion on a five-point Likert scale. The data has been discussed in the context of the related literature. We discuss what learning methods are most effective - to learn about, for or through/within entrepreneurship (Hyrsky & Kyrö, 2005; Gibb, 1999; Hytti & O’Corman, 2004, Rae, 2004). Key words: lifelong learning, education, entrepreneurship teaching, possibilities of starting entreprise, limitations of starting enterprise.

scholarly journals Engineering Educators Pedagogical Training and System of Pedagogical Education Quality Assessment Based on Multi-Criteria Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 08002
Author(s):  
Elena S. Mischenko ◽  
José Carlos Quadrado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Pedagogical Training ◽  
E Learning

The EngineeriNg educaTors pEdagogical tRaining (ENTER) project aims at creating a novel multicultural and international approach for formal post-graduate professional and pedagogical education for engineering educators. It is focused on low cost and convenience, thus strongly based on e-learning technologies, whenever feasible, and designed with the objective of being internationally recognized and accredited. It is proposed a hierarchy of 3 structured educational programs for engineering educators, in the context of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning. The methodology and quality assessment system of the developed programs are based on a multi-criteria approach and provide an adequate level of engineering educators training.

The Impact of E-Learning on CTE from an Adult Education Perspective

2009 ◽  
pp. 155-165
Author(s):  
Ian Gordon ◽  
Don Quick ◽  
Linda Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Life Goals ◽  
Lifelong Learners ◽  
Career And Technical ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

This chapter provides an alternative approach to career and technical education (CTE) and the use of e-learning technologies. The authors suggested that, by shifting our emphasis in education from the development of people to meet occupational and economic needs to the development of people as individuals, they might become more successful in meeting occupational and economic goals. Based on lifelong learning, we concentrated on experiential learning, critical reflection, transformative learning, and learning communities as best educational practices. Having established the pedagogical basis for lifelong learning, they will then focus on the impact of e-learning and how it can be used to foster and develop these practices. The authors then discuss how these technologies can be used to help create lifelong learners and a learning society. The authors conclude with a discussion of two groups of CTE learners and how the use of e-learning technologies may help meet their learning, career and life goals.

scholarly journals IJELL Volume 15, 2019 – Table of Contents

10.28945/4185 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. . i-iii
Author(s):  
Fay Sudweeks
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Interdisciplinary Journal

Table of Contents of the Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning

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