Studying the first-year students' experience of writing their reflection journals with the use of a web-based system

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wing-suen Lor
Keyword(s):  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based System

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Presentation Formats for Instruction: Teaching First-Year Students

2000 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Anne Germain ◽  
Trudi E. Jacobson ◽  
Sue A. Kaczor
Keyword(s):  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Class Session ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
New Students ◽  
Presentation Formats ◽  
The University

First-year experience (FYE) programs offer librarians opportunities to teach new students in a comprehensive fashion. However, large FYE programs can place demands on user education programs that are difficult to meet. Instruction librarians at the University at Albany sought to address this dilemma by developing a Web-based instructional module for one class session. The module was used by a segment of students in the Project Renaissance FYE program, whereas another segment received instruction by a librarian. The effectiveness of the two instructional methods was compared using pre- and post-tests, and was found to be equal. Analysis of the test scores also showed that instruction, regardless of format, makes a significant difference (p < .05) in the number of correct test answers.

scholarly journals Modern Social Support Structures: Online Social Networks and their Implications for Social Workers

10.18060/198 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kala Chakradhar ◽  
Victor Raj ◽  
Arabella Raj
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Intervention Strategy ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Online Networks

Mapping and assessing social networks and the quality of their social support is a valuable intervention strategy for social workers. These networks have now spread onto the digital realm in the form of Online Social Networks (OSNs). This study investigated the nature of social support provided by such networks to their users in a rural mid-South University (USA) and explored parallels with the current understanding of social support in conventional social networks. A web-based survey administered to college students revealed that users of these online networks were predominantly undergraduate first year students, female, single, unemployed and from a variety of academic disciplines. The examination of the components of OSNs appears to mirror those of offline networks. They also seem to complement the effects of each other while contributing to an individual's support system. The paper concludes with critical implications of such online social networking for University students and social workers in practice and education.

scholarly journals E-learning in COVID 19 period: first year students’ perspective: a web-based Google form descriptive study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 743
Author(s):  
Rose Davy C. ◽  
Koushiki Mani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Continuous Learning ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Normal Method ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Student’S Attitude

Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the paradigm of medical education. Face-to-face mode of teaching was the basis of traditional medical education. In this crisis situation, e-learning has become the only method of education for continuous learning. In this study, we attempt to find out the students’ perspective of various aspects of e-learning.Methods: For the purpose of the study, a questionnaire was prepared to understand student’s attitude towards e-learning, their likes and dislikes about e-learning and also suggestions from their end to improve the existing modes of e-learning. The set of questionnaire (Google forms) along with informed consent was shared via whatsapp group at the end of physiology theory teaching session.Results: 175 first year MBBS students gave their consent and participated in this study. The most preferred method of e-learning was power-point with recorded narration and the least preferred method was live classes. Poor connectivity issue is the major challenge faced by the students in our study.Conclusions: In this COVID-19 era, the future of medical education has changed forever. E-learning is the new normal method of teaching. In order to be effective, students require support from Government, faculties and parents. 

scholarly journals Swedish Pharmacy Students’ Expectations and Perceptions of Their Education and Future Pharmacy Profession

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Maria Gustafsson ◽  
Sofia Mattsson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Student Characteristics ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Pharmacy Profession ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Swedish Pharmacy

Distance education is becoming more and more common, and today distance education is well established within academic settings. The aim was to investigate first-year pharmacy students’ expectations and perceptions of web-based pharmacy programs and of their future profession. Furthermore, student characteristics were compared over time. A questionnaire was distributed to all first-year students admitted to the pharmacy programs at Umeå University in 2017. The students were asked questions about their background, motives for choosing pharmacy education, and their expectations and perceptions of their education and profession. Factors of most importance when choosing the education were: the education is interesting, leads to an interesting job, and is web-based. The students’ expectations of the education were high, and they want to learn as much as possible and be well prepared for their future profession. Regarding the students’ perception of their future profession, three themes were identified: to help other people, professional development, and employment related issues. Student characteristics have changed over the years, suggesting that the web-based pharmacy education and the flexibility it entails attracts other groups of students today compared with when the programs started.

scholarly journals A Multiyear Curriculum-Integrated Information Literacy Program Increases the Confidence and Research Skills of Nursing Students, Although Not as Much as Expected

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Sullo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Integrated Information

A Review of: Farrell, A., Goosney, J., & Hutchens, K. (2013). Evaluation of the effectiveness of course integrated library instruction in an undergraduate nursing program. Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association, 34(3), 164-175. doi: 10.5596/c13-061 Objective – To evaluate nursing students’ information literacy (IL) confidence and competence after a four year implementation of a curriculum-integrated information literacy program. Design – Web-based and paper-based information literacy questionnaire. Setting – Two Schools of Nursing in Newfoundland, Canada. Subjects – 422 undergraduate nursing students. Methods – A 20-item questionnaire was distributed to nursing students at two School of Nursing programs. Questions were designed to test one or more of the nine learning outcomes set forth for the IL program. At one School of Nursing, web-based questionnaires were sent via email, while paper-based questionnaires were distributed in class at the second School of Nursing. Main Results – Because response rates were low at one of the nursing schools, these questionnaire responses were not examined, nor were they included in the data analysis. The 422 completed questionnaires were divided into groups based on the number of IL sessions attended. The class of 2011 attended two out of three IL sessions, the class of 2012 attended all three IL sessions, and the classes of 2014 and 2015 did not attend any IL classes. There were 109 responses from class of 2011 students, 98 from class of 2012 students, and 215 from the classes of 2014 and 2015 (98 and 117, respectively). Results were reported according to the two main goals of the study – evaluating confidence levels and IL skills. Regarding confidence level, the class of 2012 felt more prepared than the other classes to begin evidence-informed practice (EIP). When asked about their confidence in the ability to perform research tasks, confidence levels rose between first year students and the class of 2011, but decreased between the class of 2011 and class of 2012. In regard to information literacy skills, when asked to identify appropriate tools for locating scholarly research articles, only 2.8% of the first year students correctly identified two resources. Within the class of 2011, 33.9% could correctly identify tools, while 57.1% of the class of 2012 correctly identified appropriate tools. For a series of questions that asked if students could make appropriate decisions about the use of scholarly and popular literature, there was overall improvement between the first year students and fourth year students. Several questions asked students about their understanding of different study types; students in all classes had difficulty with these questions. Additionally, there were questions related to identifying components of PICO (problem/population, intervention, comparison, outcome), and none of the students in the first year classes or in the 2011 class were able to correctly identify all four parts although 11.2 % of the class of 2012 identified all components correctly. Students were asked to create an answerable question using the PICO format, and 11.9% of the class of 2011, along with 11.2% from the class of 2012 and 3.7% from the first year class were able to do so. When asked to identify criteria for evaluating websites, 28.4% of students in the class of 2011 and 30.6% of the class of 2012 were able to list three correct criteria. Only 8.3% of the first year students answered this question correctly. Finally, students were given a research question and asked to select the best search statement; those who answered correctly included 28.4% of the class of 2011, 27.6% from the class of 2012, and 20.8% of first year students. Conclusions – The authors concluded that overall, IL skills improved from first to fourth year, although not as much as the anecdotal information from nursing faculty would indicate. This ongoing, four year study has prompted discussion on ways to improve the current IL component of the undergraduate nursing degree curriculum, and changes will be implemented in a future version of this curriculum.

scholarly journals Evaluating a Health Education Website: The Case of AlcoholEdu

NASPA Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew F. Wall
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Campus Environment ◽  
Multimedia Education ◽  
Judicial Sanctions ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Health Related

Building on the promise of interactive, multimedia education, this evaluation study examines an alcohol abuse prevention program, AlcoholEdu, delivered through an interactive Web-based format for the purpose of reducing the harm associated with student alcohol abuse. The study uses a clustered, randomly assigned post-test only evaluation design with 20,150 individuals to examine differences between individuals who have and have not yet received the educational program. Analyses examined the efficacy of the intervention among different groups of students: those who are members of Greek letter organizations, those referred because of judicial sanctions, or those entering their first year of study. Findings hint toward evidence that interactive health-related Web tools can contribute to preventing high-risk student health behaviors in the campus environment, with self-reported evidence suggesting implementation among first-year students to be the most promising.

scholarly journals Using the webquest model as alternative assessment in the course LM-1001 Integrated English I at the University of Costa Rica

InterSedes ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (28) ◽  
Author(s):  
César Alberto Navas Brenes
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Lab ◽  
The University ◽  
Traditional Evaluation ◽  
Pedagogical Principles ◽  
English I

This article explores the pedagogical principles as well as the advantages and recommendations of designing and implementing WebQuests in the course LM-1001 Integrated English I in the School of Modern Languages at the University of Costa Rica. This type of Web-based task was used as alternative assessment rather than traditional evaluation. This study also presents three sample WebQuests which were implemented with four groups in four different semesters of first-year students during their computer lab sessions.

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