scholarly journals The Impact of Using zSpace System as a Virtual Learning Environment in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Afnan Aljumaiah ◽  
Yasser Kotb
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
The Impact

The use of virtual reality (VR) has increased in many different areas, especially in the learning process. One of the most important VR tools is zSpace platform, which can be used as a virtual learning environment. This paper aims to increase the awareness of applying VR technology in Saudi Arabia through using zSpace as a virtual learning environment in all Saudi schools rather than using traditional learning methods. As a case study, we chose Al-Hamra School in Jeddah. By analyzing tests and questionnaires with students and teachers, we examined the effect of using zSpace on students’ grades, educational achievement, and learning skills. We have demonstrated that using zSpace instead of traditional learning methods in the learning process had better effect students, which is considered to be a largely positive effect in the learning environment.

scholarly journals Produção textual e autoria em ambiente virtual de aprendizagem: uma escrita dialógica / Textual production and authorship in virtual learning environment: a dialogical writing

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-323
Author(s):  
Claudemir Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Mikhail Bakhtin ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Textual Production ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

RESUMO: As possibilidades oferecidas pelas ferramentas tecnológicas para a produção de texto afetam sobremaneira a concepção que temos de escrita e de autoria. Neste artigo, objetivamos discutir uma concepção dialógica de escrita e de autoria, tendo como objeto de análise uma interação virtual escrita realizada por estudantes de uma universidade pública do estado de São Paulo. Essa discussão está ancorada nos pressupostos teóricos de Mikhail Bakhtin e seus interlocutores contemporâneos acerca das categorias teóricas autor e dialogismo, bem como em estudos sobre os impactos do uso de ferramentas tecnológicas na produção textual para a relação com a escrita e a autoria, sobretudo em Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem. Concluímos que a escrita no Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem ocorre em um processo dialógico entre alunos, professor(es) e textos outros, havendo convergências ou divergências quando os alunos assumem o lugar de autor que organiza vozes.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: escrita; autoria; dialogismo; ambiente virtual de aprendizagem.ABSTRACT: The possibilities offered by the technological tools for the production of text greatly affect the conception we have of writing and authorship. In this article, we aim at discussing a dialogical conception of writing and authorship, by analyzing a virtual written interaction made by students of a public university in the state of São Paulo. This discussion is anchored in the theoretical assumptions of Mikhail Bakhtin and his contemporary interlocutors about the theoretical categories of author and dialogism, as well as on studies about the impact of the use of technological tools in textual production on the relationship with writing and the authorship, especially in virtual learning environments. We conclude that writing in the Virtual Learning Environment occurs in a dialogical process between students, teacher(s) and other texts, occurring convergences or divergences when students take the place of author who organizes voices.KEYWORDS: writing; authorship; dialogism; virtual learning environment.

scholarly journals Formulation, implementation and evaluation of a distance course for accreditation in patient safety

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poliana Nunes Wanderlei ◽  
Erik Montagna
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Patient Safety Culture ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Reporting Rate ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective To formulate and to implement a virtual learning environment course in patient safety, and to propose ways to estimate the impact of the course in patient safety outcomes. Methods The course was part of an accreditation process and involved all employees of a public hospital in Brazil. The whole hospital staff was enrolled in the course. The accreditation team defined the syllabus. The education guidelines were divided into 12 modules related to quality, patient safety and required organizational practices. The assessment was performed at the end of each module through multiple-choice tests. The results were estimated according to occurrence of adverse events. Data were collected after the course, and employees’ attitude was surveyed. Results More than 80% of participants reached up to 70% success on tests after the course; the event-reporting rate increased from 714 (16,264 patients) to 1,401 (10,180 patients). Conclusion Virtual learning environment was a successful tool data. Data on course evaluation is consistent with increase in identification and reporting of adverse events. Although the report increment is not positive per si, it indicates changes in patient safety culture.

Exploring embodied social presence of youth with Autism in 3D collaborative virtual learning environment: A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 310-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianhui Wang ◽  
James Laffey ◽  
Wanli Xing ◽  
Yanfei Ma ◽  
Janine Stichter
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment

scholarly journals ADMINISTERING CLASSES IN VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: FACILITATIONS, PRINCIPLES, EDUCATORS’ ROLES AND INTERACTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Nur Afni Mahiya Usemahu ◽  
Yulia Fernandita
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Workload Management ◽  
Teachers Training

This study investigates teachers’ competencies in the implementation of facilities, principles, educators’ roles, and interactions in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Using explanatory sequential mixed method, it aims to examine whether all those competencies such as learning system tools and resources, technology quality, and workload management are considered throughout the learning process. In total, 102 students from the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachers’ Training at Antasari State Islamic University were involved in the survey. Fourteen of them, as well as three lecturers, were then interviewed. The results indicate that despite students’ limited access to the internet, lecturers attempt to provide all students’ facilities. However, in some departments, various learning activities, monitoring, and feedback still need to be improved. The lecturers generally execute the principle of the virtual learning environment. The students mostly believe that lecturers are aware of their roles, and manage their interactions well. In conclusion, the study suggests teachers’ competencies in the virtual learning environment and calls for further studies in this subject. 

scholarly journals Traditional versus virtual learning: How engaged are the students in learning English literature?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Hajar Halili ◽  
Nurul Hanani Abdul Rahman ◽  
Rafiza Abdul Razak
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Learning English

This study is aimed to investigate students’ levels of engagement in learning English literature for traditional learning and virtual learning environment. There are four dimensions of engagement that were studied, which are the cognitive, behavioural, emotional and agentic engagement. A self-determination theory perspective on student engagement by Reeve (2012) was used for the foundation of this study. A questionnaire of School Engagement Measure was used to collect data from 80 respondents. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis utilizing the SPSS software. The results of this study show that the engagement level of the virtual learning environment is higher than the engagement level of the traditional learning. Based on the results, further research is recommended to focus on the effectiveness of virtual learning environment in the classroom for the teaching and learning process.

scholarly journals SALA DE AULA INVERTIDA: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA EM UM CURSO DE BACHARELADO EM SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÃO

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Sidnei Renato Silveira ◽  
Antônio Rodrigo de Vit ◽  
Patrícia Rodrigues Fortes ◽  
Roberto Franciscatto
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Video Lesson

This paper presents an experience report, carried out through a case study, in a course of the first semester of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems. The case study is part of a project to apply active learning methodologies. In this case study was applied the methodology of the flipped classroom, using a pre-lesson, in the format of a video lesson, made available in the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment and practical activities, developed in a group, in the classroom. The results show that most of the students attended the pre-lesson, as well as participated actively, interacting with the classmates and the teacher in the classroom.

Analysis of engagement metrics vs student attainment using multiple sources across physical and virtual spaces: A case study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caudia Wascher ◽  
Isobel Gowers ◽  
Matt East
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Individual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Student Behaviour

Learning analytics, referring to the collection and analysis of data regarding the progress of learners, allows higher education institutions and individual academics to make data driven decisions regarding their teaching approaches and support they are providing. Further, they provide students with an opportunity to take control of their own learning, as they are gaining a better understanding of their own performance and can make informed decisions about their own learning progress. In early 2020 a global pandemic forced higher education institutions worldwide to quickly move teaching online. We argue that under these circumstances, detailed learning analytics provide a unique opportunity to understand student behaviour and support individual learning. We present a case study analysing engagement metrics and their relationship to student attainment in four courses in the area of behavioural biology, over a time period of two years pre-pandemic. Multiple sources of student engagement in the physical (attendance at lectures) and virtual space (access and engagement with online learning resources) were used. Our results show that grades of students were significantly affected by type of assignment, with grades being lower in exams compared to other types of assignment. Grades were not significantly affected by level of studies, gender and country of origin (UK versus non-UK). With regards to engagement metrics, grades significantly increased with percentage of attendance in class, percentage of resources accessed on Canvas and library access. Students accessed lecture notes longer compared to other resources. Physical attendance in class over all courses and levels of studies averaged at 55 %. Online, students accessed on average only 32 % of resources provided in the virtual learning environment. Students accessed the majority of the courses in the same week when materials were discussed in class compared to the weeks before and after. Our results show that both engagement with materials in the virtual learning environment and attendance in class are positively correlated with student achievement. We cannot make any inferences about the causality of this effect and it is likely that better students in general are more engaged. Our project provides detailed in-depth insight into student behaviour and reveals that students overall do not engage with all materials provided, resulting in an incomplete learning experience. We suggest that detailed data on engagement of students with individual resources can be used to better understand and shape individual learning experiences of students.

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