scholarly journals Case Study: Constructivist Learning Following an Interdisciplinary Studio for an NGO

10.29007/4mrh ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Cleary ◽  
Gregory Starzyk
Keyword(s):  
Work Force ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Constructivist Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Management Students ◽  
Research Initiatives

In the wake of a 2014 wildfire that destroyed 150 homes in Weed, CA, Great Northern Services, a non-governmental organization, reached out to Cal Poly with a constructivist-learning opportunity. In response, students were recruited into an interdisciplinary studio where teams competed to design work-force housing for a new subdivision. The winning design advanced to the detailed planning stage. A separate trio of construction management students designed their senior projects around producing shop drawings, procuring materials, organizing equipment, prefabricating the winning design’s exterior walls and shipping them to the site. This case study documents the process and the lessons learned. In the end, two indicators of experiential learning, eight indicators of discovery learning, one indicator of problem-based learning, and one indicator of spiral learning were documented. Future research initiatives could quantify the efficacy of each constructivist variant; disaggregate these learning opportunities into smaller constructs with the potential to reach more students; and contemplate means of incorporating those potentials into either traditional classes or into integrated labs.

scholarly journals Next generation Open Access analytics: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tim Lloyd ◽  
Sara Rouhi
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Innovative Project ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
External Stakeholders

A critical component in the development of sustainable funding models for Open Access (OA) is the ability to communicate impact in ways that are meaningful to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including institutional partners, funders, and authors. While traditional paywall publishers can take advantage of industry standard COUNTER reports to communicate usage to subscribing libraries, no similar standard exists for OA content. Instead, many organizations are stuck with proxy metrics like sessions and page views that struggle to discriminate between robotic access and genuine engagement. This paper presents the results of an innovative project that builds on existing COUNTER metrics to develop more flexible reporting. Reporting goals include surfacing third party engagement with OA content, the use of graphical report formats to improve accessibility, the ability to assemble custom data dashboards, and configurations that support the variant needs of diverse stakeholders. We’ll be sharing our understanding of who the stakeholders are, their differing needs for analytics, feedback on the reports shared, lessons learned, and areas for future research in this evolving area.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Media on Power Relations of Korean Health Activism

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
KyuJin Shim
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Leukemia Patient

This case study explores how the Korea Leukemia Patient Group (KLPG) uses social media in its internal communication strategy and how that empowers its relationship with external counterparts. This study’s findings indicate that the communication strategy of the local health Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is changing in response to the increased effectiveness and impact of social media. Using social media (e.g., Twitter) the KLPG can quickly and effectively construct an issue-based advocacy group. Consequently, more legitimacy and representativeness through collected support from the general public have further empowered the KLPG. Yet, the sustainability component in the relationships built through social media use was not evidenced in the current findings. The effects of social media use were analyzed based on data from interviews with top-level KLPG executive members and general members, and from documentation and archival materials. Limitations and suggestions for future research are included.

Modularization of Work Tasks for Global Engineering

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Leung ◽  
Kosuke Ishii ◽  
Jan Benson
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Design System ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Vehicle Interior ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Global Engineering ◽  
Work Tasks

This paper introduces a methodology that guides the modularization of work task for global engineering. Global engineering is a new collaboration model of co-developing engineering design systems with distributed teams. We consider the decision of allocating subsystem designs to engineering teams as modularization of work tasks. Previous efforts have reviewed the different approaches to analyzing product modularization, but few studies have investigated developing a methodology that focuses on process applications. We begin this paper with an overview of current modularization methods and of the definitions of Global Engineering. Then we present the three-step modularization methodology in detail: 1.) decompose the design system and its functional specifications by a flow down technique, 2.) identify the couplings between the system parts and the functional requirements, and plot the interactions in a matrix, and 3.) modularize design work based on the identified couplings for worksharing. As a case study, we apply the method to a vehicle interior design. We conclude the paper by discussing the case study findings and the appropriate application of this analysis. We also explain the methodology’s limitations and propose future research opportunities.

Assessment and Culturally Relevant Inclusive Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 228-245
Author(s):  
Angi Stone-MacDonald ◽  
Japhari Robert Shehaghilo
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Special Needs Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Culturally Relevant Practices ◽  
Theory Research

In this chapter, the authors will describe a case study that illuminates assessment, identification, and inclusive educational practices in Tanzania. The key purposes of this chapter are to briefly describe the history of special needs education and policies and assessment practices in Tanzania, to examine how one non-governmental organization project uses culturally relevant assessment and inclusive education to support assessment and education of children in Tanzania, and to offer lessons learned from this study on how assessment and teacher preparation can support inclusive practices and teacher education in Tanzania and other similar locations. This chapter incorporates assessment theory, research in the field, and an understanding of culturally relevant practices drawn from the authors' practical work in the field and Tanzania. This chapter will add to the limited scholarly literature on assessment in inclusive education in Tanzania, while also offering research to practice solutions for teachers and teacher educators in the field.

What Went Wrong? Lessons Learned from Studying ERP Implementation Across Cultures

2005 ◽  
pp. 87-106
Author(s):  
Celia Romm Livermore
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Two Cultures ◽  
The Two Cultures ◽  
Case Study Data

Following a literature review that sets this research in context, case study data from two companies, one in the United States and one in Israel, are presented. Data are used to compare the implementation process of SAP Enterprise Planning Systems (ERPs) in the two cultures. The unique patterns of the implementation process that emerge from the two case studies are discussed as examples of the decision-making patterns typical of the two cultures. When relevant, areas where the findings did not agree with the theory are highlighted. The conclusions section explores the implications from this research to broader issues of ERP implementation across cultures, including the implementation of ERP systems within the higher education sector, and possible directions for future research emanating from this study.

Exploring coordination practices in digital–physical product development

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stine Hendler
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Physical Product ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Process Output ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Research Initiatives ◽  
Embedded Case Study

PurposeThe paper explores coordination practices in digital–physical product development and their consequences for companies traditionally relying on physical product development.Design/methodology/approachUsing an embedded case study design, the paper reports four action research initiatives addressing the digital–physical coordination challenges encountered by a leading B2C company.FindingsEffective coordination of digital–physical product development, firstly, involves standardization of process, output and skills to accommodate the stability needed for efficient physical product development and manufacturing. Secondly, it involves agile coordination events, such as Scrum ceremonies and PI planning, to facilitate the mutual adjustment needed to allow agility and the differences between digital and physical product development to be continuously and successfully negotiated.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper illustrates a research model with case evidence and suggests tentative theory in the form of propositions. Future research should explore coordination problems and solutions in different digital–physical project types and contexts.Practical implicationsCoordination practices for digital–physical product development are presented and analyzed, providing inspiration for companies.Originality/valueThe paper is the first to explore coordination practices within the emerging field of digital–physical product development.

Lessons Learned from Leading a Canadian Psychotherapy Medical Education Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S437-S438
Author(s):  
G. Radu ◽  
N. Harris ◽  
G.E. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Medical Education Program ◽  
Psychotherapy Education

IntroductionUnder Canadian training requirements, psychiatry residents must demonstrate proficiency in various psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.ObjectiveBuilding from an earlier case study of the development of a comprehensive psychotherapy education program, the current presentation explores lessons learned from the ongoing delivery of this program to psychiatrists in training. Innovative strategies, opportunities, challenges and current outcomes on the delivery of this program are explored through a case study framework. The design, implementation and ongoing operation of the psychotherapy education program are based on the Royal College of Physicians of Canada specialty training requirements in psychiatry.MethodsIn the context of the case study framework, a Canadian psychotherapy training program for psychiatrists in training is analysed. The psychotherapy education model is designed and operated to offer a gradual and integrated educational and clinical experience in psychotherapy over four years of training.ResultsThe psychotherapy education program was investigated to explore new frameworks and innovative strategies of delivery and operation. Among the lessons learned were the need to maintain formally structured, modality specific teaching and supervision, video recording of sessions in supervision, provision of additional protected psychotherapy time, access to online training resources and utilization of non-physician mental health experts.ConclusionsThis presentation will investigate the ongoing insights emerging from managing delivery of different psychotherapy competencies to psychiatrists in training in a Royal College of Physicians of Canada accredited program. Implications for training, practice and future research will be discussed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Experiences from City-Scale Simulation of Thermal Grids

Resources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Johan Simonsson ◽  
Khalid Tourkey Atta ◽  
Gerald Schweiger ◽  
Wolfgang Birk
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Spatial Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Box Models ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Lower Temperature

Dynamic simulation of district heating and cooling networks has an increased importance in the transition towards renewable energy sources and lower temperature district heating grids, as both temporal and spatial behavior need to be considered. Even though much research and development has been performed in the field, there are several pitfalls and challenges towards dynamic district heating and cooling simulation for everyday use. This article presents the experiences from developing and working with a city-scale simulator of a district heating grid located in Luleå, Sweden. The grid model in the case study is a physics based white-box model, while consumer models are either data-driven black-box or gray-box models. The control system and operator models replicate the manual and automatic operation of the combined heat and power plant. Using the functional mock-up interface standard, a co-simulation environment integrates all the models. Further, the validation of the simulator is discussed. Lessons learned from the project are presented along with future research directions, corresponding to identified gaps and challenges.

scholarly journals Ports, maritime transport, and industry: The immediate impact of COVID-19 and the way forward

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 250092
Author(s):  
Anas S. Alamoush ◽  
Fabio Ballini ◽  
Aykut I. Ölçer
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Maritime Transport ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
The Way

The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to the implementation of unprecedented global restrictions and strict safety measures. Countries and authorities imposed, inter alia, lockdowns, social distancing, border closing, prechecks, and personal protective equipment. Nonetheless, the restrictions had consequences for the whole transport sector. This study endeavors to investigate COVID-19’s immediate impact and the ensuing issues for ports, shipping, and the maritime supply chains and industry. Therefore, we conducted an exploratory review of various sources and, in addition, utilized our findings to conduct a case study to investigate the responses to the pandemic and issues arising in the Port of Aqaba/ Jordan. The way forward for ports to follow after the pandemic was also identified. The results of the analysis of impacts were categorized into 6 different, yet interconnected, attributes. Impacts illustrated how adversely COVID-19 shocked maritime transport, supply chains, and industry, and how the consequent restrictions complicated operations. Findings indicate that ports need to maintain resilience through the pandemic- the same is true for any future shocks- by building risk management plans and expanding the circle of cooperation regionally and globally, not only within the port, but also including the maritime supply chains. Furthermore, despite its unfavorable impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic is considered as the spark for the reconfiguration of shipping and port operations, particularly by integration of smart and digital technologies and by enhancing sustainability, e.g., climate change adaptation and mitigation. Along these lines, post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the way forward should harness socioenvironmental pathways. While the study provides timely analysis, including insights and lessons learned, which can inform policymakers and practitioners on the severity of the pandemic and future pathways, it also contributes to scholarly discussions by pointing out future research agendas that could guide further academic investigations.

Communication, Culture, and Discord

2016 ◽  
pp. 182-195
Author(s):  
Keith Jackson ◽  
Reema Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Expatriate Employees

This case study highlights and examines an avoidable failure of management communication and leadership in a non-governmental organization (NGO). The case study draws on a real-life example of a NGO that was established in Palestine with European Union (EU) funding and that became subsequently staffed by a team composed of local Palestinian employees and expatriate non-Palestinians who, as is commonly the case in international NGOs, were appointed to executive management and leadership roles. Overall, this case study highlights processes of cross-cultural communication between the local employees, the expatriate employees, and (indirectly) with senior executives of the EU funding agencies, whose distant yet decisive influence give a broader context to the localized communication and conflict management processes described and analyzed here. Finally, recommendations are made for future research specific to effective communication, leadership and conflict resolution in international organizations generally and in Palestinian organizations specifically.

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