scholarly journals Flipped, online and blended learning: digitalization in TAMK

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Suhonen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Single User ◽  
Tools And Methods ◽  
Selection Of

This paper describes the digitalization in education from teacher’s point of view. The emphasis is not on the administrative software nor on the learning management systems, but rather on little simple tools any teacher can start to use in her or his own teaching in small scale. The selection of tools and methods are based on their usage in Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and rely largely on this paper’s writer’s own experiences. As such, this paper is not intended to have full coverage of all possible tools and software, but rather offers some examples in the digital tools in education. Most of the tools are free for a single user or has minimal cost to the user as far as the student groups are not very large. Naturally, the tools and methods themselves are not the main issue – they have to be used and adapted and used in a pedagogically meaningful way.  

scholarly journals Challenges when introducing electronic exam

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matti Kuikka ◽  
Markus Kitola ◽  
Mikko-Jussi Laakso
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Learning Management

Time pressures often necessitate the use of more efficient exam tools, such as electronic exams (e-exams), instead of traditional paper exams. However, teachers may face challenges when introducing e-exams in a higher education context. This paper describes what kinds of challenges teachers may face when introducing e-exams, based on experiences in Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) where e-exams have been used since 2012. For this research, the authors used their personal experiences as administrators and teachers of current e-systems used for e-exams in universities in Turku, Finland. Quantitative data were collected by survey from teachers in TUAS (the case study). The learning management systems, Moodle, Optima and ViLLE, and dedicated e-examination systems, Soft Tutor and Tenttis, were also compared to clarify what kind of features are available in order to ease teachers’ work with examinations. The results identified various challenges during e-exam introduction in TUAS. The paper also provides a list of essential services or features for teachers to ease the introduction of e-exams. Among the analysed systems, ViLLE supported most of the required features, and can be used for both learning management and e-examination systems, providing teachers with one single system, which was found to be important to teachers. The key service found by this paper is ‘support for teachers’, which is in line with previous studies.Keywords: e-assessment; e-examination; e-exam; teacher; feature(Published: 8 October 2014)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2014, 22: 22817 -http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v22.22817

scholarly journals Automatization of membrane contactors and applications for the management of dissolved gases in wines

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 02037
Author(s):  
P. Schonenberger ◽  
J. Ducruet ◽  
A. Pernet ◽  
F. Marsan ◽  
B. Bach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dissolved Gases ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Exact Exchange ◽  
Internal Pressures ◽  
The University ◽  
Membrane Contactors ◽  
Alcohol Reduction

Over the last decade, several distinct research groups tested possible uses of membrane contactors for the wine industry, notably for the management of dissolved gases in wines, adjustment of the CO2 concentration while reducing the O2 concentration at the same time. Other experiments were done with partial alcohol reduction and addition of N2 to wines. The contactor's heart is its Liqui-Cel™ membrane where the two separate circuits meet. The membrane's hydrophobic characteristics allows a liquid to get in contact with a gas, without dispersing into it. The directions that these gases take through the membrane depend on their partial pressure differences within the two circuits. However, other factors need to be considered to determine exact exchange rates for each target gas. The present article describes the new membrane contactor prototype that was co-developed by the University of applied Sciences and Arts, Viticulture and Enology at Changins, Switzerland, and the School of Engineering and Architecture at Fribourg, Switzerland. The prototype was designed for small scale operations. Flow rates, temperatures and internal pressures can be instantly measured and graphically visualized. Also, O2 concentrations are measured inside the liquid. CO2 concentrations in the liquid can be measured with a device that is connected to the liquid circuit through a bypass after the membranes.

An Attempt of Formalizing the Selection Parameters for Settlements Generalization in Small-Scales

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Karsznia
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Selection Parameters ◽  
Lower Silesia ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe paper covers one of the most important problems concerning context-sensitive settlement selection for the purpose of the small-scale maps. So far, no formal parameters for small-scale settlements generalization have been specified, hence the problem seems to be an important and innovative challenge. It is also crucial from the practical point of view as it is necessary to develop appropriate generalization algorithms for the purpose of the General Geographic Objects Database generalization which is the essential Spatial Data Infrastructure component in Poland.The author proposes and verifies quantitative generalization parameters for the purpose of the settlement selection process in small-scale maps. The selection of settlements was carried out in two research areas - in Lower Silesia and Łódź Province. Based on the conducted analysis appropriate contextual-sensitive settlements selection parameters have been defined. Particular effort has been made to develop a methodology of quantitative settlements selection which would be useful in the automation processes and that would make it possible to keep specifics of generalized objects unchanged.

scholarly journals TEACHING IN DIGITAL SURROUNDINGS – STUDENTS OPINION ON DIGITAL TOOLS AND DIGITAL LECTURES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Fojcik ◽  
◽  
Martyna K. Fojcik ◽  
Lars Kyte ◽  
Bjarte Pollen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Lecture Room ◽  
Self Study ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Hybrid Solutions ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Digital Or

In today’s world, education in higher education institutions needs to use digital technologies to reach students without them being in the same room as the teacher. The “classical lecture”, with a teacher talking and writing on a blackboard interacting with students, has been in many ways exchanged with different digital or hybrid solutions. On one hand, it allows teachers to challenge their practices and try new ways of engaging students to learn, but on the other hand, it can be challenging to master different digital solutions in a way that ensures a clear message for the students. When the whole world went into lockdown, the education at all levels needed to emergency transform learning in classrooms to learning through digital platforms. New structures had to be made, new routines, and new approaches. For some subjects it was not enough to move from sitting in a lecture room to sitting in front of a computer, it was necessary to develop solutions for presenting different programs or motivating students to be active, even if they were without a camera or microphone. Some teachers needed a blackboard to write and draw on while they talk, others needed to change between different programs to show different representations or purposes. In some cases, the digital lectures were synchronous, with teachers and students meeting at the same time to discuss a topic both in small and big groups, other times the digital lectures were asynchronous to give the students more time to prepare themselves and to activate their learning by giving them a responsibility to study individually (self-study). After few months of trying different solutions, the teachers from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) and Volda University College (HVO) have investigated the student’s views on the different solutions they have experienced. The students were asked to answer an anonymous questionnaire of their opinion, views, and experiences with different digital solutions. The results were categorized and analyzed to select some tools or approaches that most of the students found either better or worse for their learning.

scholarly journals Exploring sustainable student travel behaviour in The Netherlands: balancing online and on-campus learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 146-166
Author(s):  
Marieke Versteijlen ◽  
Bert van Wee ◽  
Arjen Wals
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Travel Demand ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Travel Mode ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Home Learning ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Schedule Type

Purpose Daily commuting trips of higher education (HE) students account for a large proportion of the carbon footprint of a HE institution. Considerations of students underlying their choice of travel mode and their decision to make the trip to campus or to study online are explored as a necessary first step for finding an optimal balance between online and on-campus learning from both a sustainability and an educational perspective. Design/methodology/approach Focus group conversations were held with student groups from different study programmes of a university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Findings Dutch students’ travel mode choices seem to depend on measures regulating travel demand such as a free public transport card and high parking costs. The findings indicate that students make reasoned choices about making a trip to campus. These choices depend on considerations about their schedule, type, lecturer and content of a course, social norms and their own perceived behavioural control. Alternative online options can provide students with more flexibility to make choices adapted to their needs. Social implications While these findings are useful for sustainable and educational reasons, they also seem helpful in times of COVID-19 which calls for a re-design of curricula to allow for blended forms of online and on-campus learning. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is one of the first studies looking at students’ considerations when deciding whether to travel to campus to learn or stay at home learning online.

scholarly journals BEYOND ALLIANCE FOR KNOWLEDGE FROM HAMK’S POINT OF VIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Pertti Puusaari ◽  
Heidi Ahokallio-Leppälä ◽  
Janne Salminen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Operation Research ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Good Basis ◽  
Research Results ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
University College ◽  
International University ◽  
The University

ABSTRACTLong term cooperation that is based on common trust, friendship and especially willingness to go forward together is a good basis for development of an international university. Challenging the modern world together makes it possible to reach goals beyond the average. This is the heart of the Beyond Alliance for Knowledge—an alliance between Feevale University, VIA University College and Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK). This article is written to highlight the basic needs for the Beyond Alliance for Knowledge from HAMK’s perspective. The perspectives are (1) the need for internationalisation of the university itself, (2) better education products for students and (3) effective research results for businesses and society. The ultimate goal in this alliance should be to develop competences which we need to challenge global wicked problems.Keywords: Alliance. Education. Competence. Co-operation. Research.  RESUMOA cooperação de longo prazo, baseada na confiança comum, na amizade e especialmente na disposição de avançar juntos, é uma boa base para o desenvolvimento de uma universidade internacional. Desafiando o mundo moderno juntos, é possível alcançar objetivos além da média. Este é o coração da Beyond Alliance for Knowledge - uma aliança entre a Universidade Feevale, a VIA University College e a Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK). Este artigo foi escrito para destacar as necessidades básicas da Beyond Alliance for Knowledge na perspectiva da HAMK. As perspectivas são (1) a necessidade de internacionalização da própria universidade, (2) melhores produtos de educação para os estudantes e (3) resultados efetivos de pesquisa para empresas e sociedade. O objetivo final desta aliança deve ser o desenvolvimento de competências que precisamos para desafiar os complexos problemas globais.Palavras-chave: Aliança. Educação. Competência. Cooperação. Pesquisa.

scholarly journals Method of dynamic selection of regression tests during developing multimodule information systems in conditions of CI/CD

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Filinskih ◽  
Ilia Zarubin
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Dynamic Selection ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Regression Tests ◽  
Selection Of

The article considers the forming a pool of regression tests when using the CI/CD process in the development of information systems consisting of a significant number of interacting modules and using various database management systems. The reasons that do not allow using standard filters of testing management systems to account for possible interactions between modules of the developed information system are indicated. The method of selection of the tests to consider the interaction and potential mutual influence of modules on each other, which also minimizes the pool of selected tests, and rank tests for significance from the point of view of a decision on the correctness of the implementation of the functionality of the information system and the system's readiness for its transfer to the customer. The method of dynamic selection of tests that allow to quickly evaluate changes made to the components of the information system in terms of possible negative impact on the unaffected components and functionality is considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the considered methodology, the necessary conditions for its successful application, and ways to implement it both in new projects for the development of information systems and in existing projects in continuous development and without the possibility of organizing code freezing are given.

scholarly journals INTRODUCING NOVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROCESS SELECTION MODEL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Pikkarainen ◽  
Heidi Piili ◽  
Antti Salminen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Selection Model ◽  
Process Selection ◽  
Visual Appearance ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences

Additive manufacturing (AM) is at the verge of being recognised as one of the main manufacturing methods among the traditional ones. The largest obstacle in using AM in the companies is the lack of knowledge about the possibilities of the technology. One sub-problem caused by this is the lack of qualified machine operators in companies due to the insufficient AM education. This indicates the need for strengthen the current AM education especially in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels in engineering education by emphasising the importance of AM in curriculum development. This study presents novel learning outcomes based on the needs of manufacturing industry and companies in Finland. A questionnaire was conducted to work-life representatives in order to map the requirements for AM education in the mechanical engineering degree of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The responds were collected as competences representing different areas of AM knowledge and the learning outcomes were derived from the responds. AM education must also provide a model for selecting the most suitable AM technology in order for students to learn the technological aspects. This study also presents a process selection model which can be used in AM education. The model allows the student to compare different AM technologies from different perspectives such as material, functionality and visual appearance point-of-view. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0774/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Essential English for Pilotage and Tug Assistance - Proposal for SMCP Extension

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelija Čulić-Viskota
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Maritime English ◽  
The University ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Methodical Point ◽  
German Association

This paper aims at presenting the activities undertaken since 2012 by the G.A.M.E. – Gesellschaft für Ausbildung in Maritimem Englisch (German Association for Maritime English) with the seat at Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Nautical Department and presided by Capt. Willi Wittig, Head of the Department. The Association gathers Maritime English instructors and maritime professionals who have recently focused on updating the existing Standard Marine Communication Phrases – SMCP – in order to better match the ever growing requirements in maritime aff airs. The emphasis has been put on the pilotage and tug assistance phrases, as the existing body of phrases has not been felt entirely suitable to the activities performed. Thus, Capt. Matthias Meyer, master mariner and lecturer at the Nautical Department of the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen, former elder brother of Port Pilot Society Bremerhaven, was entrusted with the task of proposing a further development of the phrases related to this particular seafaring activity. The other lecturers, including the author of the paper, contributed during the 2014 G.A.M.E. summer seminar to Capt. Meyer’s proposal purely from the linguistic or methodical point of view.

Tauchnitz for Translators. The Circulation of English-language Literature in Finland

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 161-179
Author(s):  
Outi Paloposki
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Book History ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Book Production ◽  
German Publisher ◽  
Language Literature ◽  
Selection Of

The article looks at book production and circulation from the point of view of translators, who, as purchasers and readers of foreign-language books, are an important mediating force in the selection of literature for translation. Taking the German publisher Tauchnitz's series ‘Collection of British Authors’ and its circulation in Finland in the nineteenth and early twentieth century as a case in point, the article argues that the increased availability of English-language books facilitated the acquiring and honing of translators' language skills and gradually diminished the need for indirect translating. Book history and translation studies meet here in an examination of the role of the Collection in Finnish translators' work.

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