scholarly journals Laboratory 3.0: Manufacturing technologies laboratory virtualization with a student-centred methodology

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Albert Fabregat-Sanjuan ◽  
Rosa Pàmies-Vilà ◽  
Francesc Ferrando Piera ◽  
Silvia De la Flor López
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

This paper presents a blended-learning strategy for improving the teaching method applied in the laboratory subject Manufacturing Technologies. The teaching method has been changed from a predominantly teacher-centred to an active learning system with a student-centred focus and e-learning activities. In face-to-face classes, a game-based learning platform has been used. This methodology ensured engaging classes at the same time that provided a useful live feedback for students and teachers. The virtualization of the laboratory was achieved by two different e-learning activities, self-assessment tasks and video clips. These e-learning tools have been used not only to improve the students’ learning but also to enhance their motivation. The results from academic outputs show a significant improvement after the new blended learning method is applied. Moreover, a student satisfaction survey shows the positive impact of the methodology on the students’ engagement and motivation.

Voice-Based e-Learning Approach for e-Government

2011 ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
A. A. Azeta ◽  
Charles K. Ayo ◽  
Aderemi Aaron Anthony Atayero ◽  
Nicholas Ikhu-Omoregbe
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Mobility Impaired ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Physically Challenged

Government establishments are most times highly involved in different reorganization programs. The processes in e-Government are diversified and complex, hence the need for an appropriate training and learning strategy for governmental employees. Changing business processes and organizational structures always mean that the personnel have to be familiar with the changed procedures. Consequently, the employees need to be trained to develop capacity for new responsibilities. Existing methods of learning and training do not make provision for certain category of employees such as the visually impaired. They do not provide an alternative learning platform for government of employees that are not physically challenged. Many studies have demonstrated the value of several learning platforms, including mobile learning (m-Learning) but with the problems of access barriers and streamlined participation of most learners. The purpose of this chapter is to propose a voice-based e-Learning system, also known as voice-learning (v-Learning) as a variant of the m-Learning with particular relevance for the visually and mobility impaired learners. V-Learning makes possible ubiquitous learning in e-Government and provides additional capacity and speed of response to help facilitate change. Cost reduction is also achieved and there is no shortage of teachers.

scholarly journals Students’ and Instructor’s Perspective on the use of Blackboard Platform for Delivering an Engineering Course

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. pp1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
M. Tunde Oladiran ◽  
Edmund Lorencowicz ◽  
Kurt Becker
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Course Management System ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

The use of Information Technology (IT) has been growing over the years in various human endeavours. It has also been adopted in education sector for teaching and learning. Various studies have been conducted to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of e-learning strategy by students. In particular, the current research is an attempt to obtain students’ and instructor’s perspective on the use of Blackboard software. The technology is a course management system used in a blended learning mode to deliver a third year mechanical engineering course at the University of Botswana (UB). In terms of students’ views, the study covered a period of nine years and the questionnaire survey was administered to each succeeding cohort of students. Whereas in terms of the instructor’s perspective the motivation and the challenges faced during the years of use of the platform were described. Results indicate that students were generally comfortable with the use of Blackboard as they highly embraced it. Students indicate that their performance improved and communication with instructor was enhanced significantly. The respondents also recommended that Blackboard should be used in other courses in their programme of study. The instructor considered the time factor the most vital challenge related to the use of the platform. However, despite the challenges the application of the learning platform and the development of its material was a positive experience for the instructor and well received by the students.

PENGGUNAAN PLATFORM E-LEARNING OLEH GURU-GURU DI SEKOLAH KATOLIK DI KALIMANTAN BARAT: APPLICATIONS & ATTITUDES

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-347
Author(s):  
Cenderato Cenderato ◽  
Oktavianey Gasperius Patana Hamahena Meman ◽  
Mukarramah Mukarramah
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan mengali penggunaan e-learning oleh para guru di sekolah-sekolah Katolik di Kalimantan Barat. Permasalahan yang menjadi focus penelitian adalah “Apa sajakah Platform e-learning yang digunakan oleh para guru di sekolah-sekolah Katolik di Kalbar? Bagaimanakah peng-aplikasian Platform e-learning dan kendalanya? Bagaimanakah sikap (attitudes) para guru terhadap penggunaan media berbasis e-learning?” Subjek penelitian adalah para guru yang mengajar di sekolah Katolik. Sample penelitian diambil secara acak menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan wawancara terbuka di sekolah-sekolah Katolik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, 53,8% guru di beberapa SMA/SMK di Kalbar menggunakan Platform E-learing model Google Classroom terutama didaerah perkotaan atau daerah yang tidak mengalami kendala signal internet. Namun tidak sedikit juga guru SMK/SMA yang masih sulit dalam mengaplikasikan e-learing dan akhirnya menggunakan system blended learning. Para responden sependapat bahwa pembelajaran melalui e-learning sangat relevan dengan situasi pandemi COVID-19 walaupun terkesan dipaksakan karena ketidaksiapan guru maupun siswa.Kata Kunci: e-learnng, Platform, attitude, Guru ABSTRACTThis study aims to explore the use of e-learning by teachers in Catholic schools in West Kalimantan. The focuses of the research were “What are the e-learning platforms used by teachers in Catholic schools in West Kalimantan? How is the application of the e-learning Platform and the obstacles? What are the attitudes of the teachers towards the use of e-learning-based media?”The research subjects were teachers who teach in Catholic schools. The research sample was taken randomly using purposive sampling. Techniques of data collection were questionnaires and open interviews. Based on the results of the study, 53.8% of teachers in several high schools / vocational schools in West Kalimantan used the Google Classroom, especially in urban areas or areas with good internet signal access. However, some vocational/ high school teachers are still difficult to apply e-learning and finally use a blended learning system. The respondents also agreed that learning through e-learning is very relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, even though it seems forced due to the unpreparedness of teachers and students.Keywords: e-learnng, Platform, attitude, teachers

scholarly journals The Use of E-Resources and Innovative Technology in Transforming Traditional Teaching in Chemistry and its Impact on Learning Chemistry

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Wong Yau Hsiung
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Utilization Of Technology ◽  
Chemical Concepts ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

<p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;">Chemistry is often perceived as being a dry and boring science subject, probably because of traditional teaching method, static textbook, lack of interactivity and difficulty in visualization of the abstract chemical concepts. E-learning resources (e-resources) and the utilization of technology have become one of the major trends in education, replacing the conventional textbook and traditional talk and chalk teaching method. A study was undertaken to assess students’ perceptions of the impact of the e-resources and technology on various aspects of their learning. Data were collected through a questionnaire involving 28 undergraduates, who were taking first-year Chemistry course in Taylor’s University, Malaysia. A Moodle e-Learning platform was made available to the students, where the students can assess e-resources anytime and anywhere. Innovative technologies such as mobile clicker, simulation and augmented reality (AR) were integrated into classroom instruction. Most of the students found the e-resources provided useful and well prepared them for the assessments in the course. Their understanding and ability to answer questions had improved. They were motivated to study the subject because it was more interactive and engaging. Overall findings showed that these e-resources and innovative technologies gave positive impact on students learning in chemistry.</span></span></p>

scholarly journals Exploring Relationship among E-Learning Platforms, Technical System Quality and Perceived Students’ Satisfaction on Higher Educations’ System for E-Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Leonnard Leonnard
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Technical System ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Perceived Satisfaction ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Currently, most Indonesian universities have adopted an online academic management information system (AMIS) to provide academic and administrative service activities. This study aims to explore the relationship between the e-learning platforms and the technical system quality, and the perceived satisfaction of students. Data were collected using questionnaires distributed to 286 students of a university. The questionnaire showed that there is a difference in the e-learning tools, techniques, or platforms used by the students. The results of the chi-square test show that there is no significant relationship between e-learning platform and technical system quality and also perceived satisfaction of the students. That shows the platform choices do not affect students’ perception of quality and satisfaction. However, technical system quality is significantly related to perceived student satisfaction.  Therefore, the e-learning quality should be improved in line with the innovation of a learning system during the pandemic, so that students’ satisfaction in the learning involvement increase.

Factors Associated with students’ Intention to use E-Learning System: A Study from Public Universities of Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-173
Author(s):  
Shagufta Shaheen ◽  
Mubasher Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Saira Naeem ◽  
Tahir Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning

The study's primary purpose is to explore the factors affecting the students' intention to use e-learning systems in the COVID pandemic. The model of the “Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology” (UTAUT) was used as a theoretical underpinning. The Independent variables include “performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition,” and the dependent variable is the intention to use e-learning systems. The quantitative data were collected from the postgraduate and undergraduate students of the public universities of Lahore. A total of n=411 students were approached, out of which the responses of only 399 were considered valid and were used for Multiple linear regression through SPSS 25. It was a cross-sectional study. It was found that almost all constructs of the model have a significant positive impact on intention to use e-learning systems.  The study's main contribution is exposing the factors that affect the acceptance and use of e-learning systems. This study has several policy implications for policy experts of higher education”.

Assessing the impact of cultural characteristics, economic situations, skills and knowledge on the development and success of cloud-based e-learning systems in the COVID-19 era

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luyan Teng ◽  
Qinyi Tan ◽  
Ali Ehsani
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Cultural Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeOne of the most significant threats of COVID-19 in the world is the closure of universities, schools, training courses and even companies and organizations. In such a situation and with the free time that has arisen, this threat of education closure can become a golden opportunity for learning and progress in virtual education. E-learning uses information technology (IT) to distribute knowledge and information for training and education. Also, cloud computing is a technology utilized in the IT domain. It can be employed in performing e-learning. Therefore, the main goal of this study is to assess the impact of cultural characteristics, economic situations, skills and knowledge on the development and success of CELS in the COVID-19 era.Design/methodology/approachCloud-based e-learning system (CELS) provides all e-learning requirements like software and hardware resources to promote conventional e-learning technologies. The CELS stands on several factors of diverse aspects that have been of high significance in CELS success. So, these systems must be checked to analyze their significance rate and successfully carry out their effectiveness. On the other hand, these days, the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) changes our daily lifestyles. Therefore, the present investigation provides a new model investigating the development and success of CELS in the COVID-19 era. Also, an online questionnaire was used to gather the data. The content validity of the questionnaire was obtained by applying the opinions of ten experts from e-learning specialists. The collected data are analyzed using LISREL and Smart PLS software.FindingsThe results from the path coefficient and the sample t-test have implied that skills and knowledge positively influence CELS in the COVID-19 era. In addition, the relationship between cultural characteristics and CELS in the COVID-19 era has been positive and significant. The relationship between the economic situations and the CELS in the COVID-19 era is positive and significant.Practical implicationsThe proposed model helps managers get a big picture of CELS necessities and more effectively in the COVID-19 era. This research has a unique impact on universities to develop an e-learning platform to facilitate the education process in the COVID-19 era. It provides guidelines for educational institutions to effectively implement the learning management system to facilitate students' education.Originality/valueCELS are getting increasingly essential to offer training courses more efficiently in educational institutions. Although the intersection between cloud computing and e-learning has increasingly grown in both practical and academic contexts, few studies on the impact of cultural characteristics, economic situations, skills and knowledge on the development and success of CELS in the COVID-19 era. This paper explores the ignored but critically important subject of CELS. This paper's main contribution is to present a new and integrated model containing the essential aspects of the development and success of CELS in the COVID-19 era. The proposed framework comprises cultural characteristics, economic situations, skills and knowledge aspects simultaneously, as well as sub-criteria denoting each element.

A Blended Course to Teach Graphical Programming Using LabVIEW

2014 ◽  
pp. 330-340
Author(s):  
Yücel Uğurlu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Graphical Programming ◽  
Certification Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Blended Course

In this chapter, the authors introduce a blended learning approach where LabVIEW, an e-learning environment, was integrated into a traditional graphical programming course for engineering students to teach advanced topics and to increase the programming skills of the students. In this course, the students were required to design projects using technology. The students designed small projects and frequently accessed the e-learning system to build real-world applications. The projects that students designed stimulated them to use the e-learning system. The impact of blended learning was evaluated on the basis of student surveys and certification test results. Experimental studies show that blended learning produced higher results in the students’ self-assessment and certification test.

A Blended Course to Teach Graphical Programming Using LabVIEW

2015 ◽  
pp. 299-310
Author(s):  
Yücel Uğurlu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Graphical Programming ◽  
Certification Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Blended Course

In this chapter, the authors introduce a blended learning approach where LabVIEW, an e-learning environment, was integrated into a traditional graphical programming course for engineering students to teach advanced topics and to increase the programming skills of the students. In this course, the students were required to design projects using technology. The students designed small projects and frequently accessed the e-learning system to build real-world applications. The projects that students designed stimulated them to use the e-learning system. The impact of blended learning was evaluated on the basis of student surveys and certification test results. Experimental studies show that blended learning produced higher results in the students' self-assessment and certification test.

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