Understanding Dynamic Change and Creation of Learning Organizations

2011 ◽  
pp. 2187-2191
Author(s):  
Vivian Johnson
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Front Page ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Laptop Programs ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based

In a letter to the editor of the New York Times, Mark Peck (May 6, 2007), a 10th grade student, notes “it’s too bad that students have to take the rap for old-style teachers who are still not comfortable with the computer as an educational tool” (p. A22). Mark’s comment was in response to a front-page article that highlighted how little substantive change had occurred in the learning environments of schools that instituted laptop programs. In succinct terms, Mark identifies a major barrier to meaningful adoption of new technologies by stating that “computer-based learning initiatives are not going to take off until teachers are just as excited about them as their students” (p. A22). Mark’s experience as a learner is echoed in a recent report (Education Week, 2007).

scholarly journals GOVERNANCE OF THE FACEBOOK PRIVACY CRISIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence J. Trautman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New York ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
New York Times ◽  
The United States ◽  
Front Page ◽  
Select Committee ◽  
The New York Times ◽  
Social Media Platforms

In November 2018, The New York Times ran a front-page story describing how Facebook concealed knowledge and disclosure of Russian-linked activity and exploitation resulting in Kremlin led disruption of the 2016 and 2018 U.S. elections, through the use of global hate campaigns and propaganda warfare. By mid-December 2018, it became clear that the Russian efforts leading up to the 2016 U.S. elections were much more extensive than previously thought. Two studies conducted for the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), by: (1) Oxford University’s Computational Propaganda Project and Graphika; and (2) New Knowledge, provide considerable new information and analysis about the Russian Internet Research Agency (IRA) influence operations targeting American citizens.By early 2019 it became apparent that a number of influential and successful high growth social media platforms had been used by nation states for propaganda purposes. Over two years earlier, Russia was called out by the U.S. intelligence community for their meddling with the 2016 American presidential elections. The extent to which prominent social media platforms have been used, either willingly or without their knowledge, by foreign powers continues to be investigated as this Article goes to press. Reporting by The New York Times suggests that it wasn’t until the Facebook board meeting held September 6, 2017 that board audit committee chairman, Erskin Bowles, became aware of Facebook’s internal awareness of the extent to which Russian operatives had utilized the Facebook and Instagram platforms for influence campaigns in the United States. As this Article goes to press, the degree to which the allure of advertising revenues blinded Facebook to their complicit role in offering the highest bidder access to Facebook users is not yet fully known. This Article can not be a complete chapter in the corporate governance challenge of managing, monitoring, and oversight of individual privacy issues and content integrity on prominent social media platforms. The full extent of Facebook’s experience is just now becoming known, with new revelations yet to come. All interested parties: Facebook users; shareholders; the board of directors at Facebook; government regulatory agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and Congress must now figure out what has transpired and what to do about it. These and other revelations have resulted in a crisis for Facebook. American democracy has been and continues to be under attack. This article contributes to the literature by providing background and an account of what is known to date and posits recommendations for corrective action.

scholarly journals Ibigkas!: The Iterative Development of a Mobile Collaborative Game for Building Phonemic Awareness and Vocabulary

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo ◽  
Jaclyn L. Ocumpaugh ◽  
Danna Aduna ◽  
Emily Tabanao ◽  
Kaśka Porayska-Pomsta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Phonemic Awareness ◽  
English Language ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Iterative Development ◽  
Collaborative Game ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Filipino Learners

Filipino learners’ lack of English language proficiency is a major barrier to higher education opportunities and participation in high-value industries. Computer-based learning systems have the potential to increase educational quality, equity, and efficacy in the Global South. However, a key challenge is to design systems that are developmentally and socio-culturally appropriate and engaging for the target learners. In this paper, we describe the design, development, and preliminary testing of Ibigkas!, a collaborative, mobile phone-based game designed to provide phonemic awareness and vocabulary building support to Filipino learners aged 10-12. Cite as Rodrigo, M.M.T., Ocumpaugh, J., Diy, W.D., Moreno, M., De Santos, M., Cargo, N., Lacson, J., Santos, D., Aduna, D., Beraquit, J.I., Bringula, R., Caparros, M.R.M., Choi, A.T., Ladan, S., Lim, J., Manahan, D.M.A., Paterno, J.M.G., Saturinas, K., Tabanao, E., Tablatin, C., Torres, J., Porayska-Pomsta, K., Olatunji, I., Luckin, R. (2019) Ibigkas!: The Iterative Development of a Mobile Collaborative Game for Building Phonemic Awareness and Vocabulary. Computer-Based Learning in Context, 1(1), 28-42. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4057282

scholarly journals Cultural Variables and Instructional Engineering

2011 ◽  
pp. 274-295
Author(s):  
Christine Simard ◽  
Josianne Basque
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Cultural Variables ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Diverse Cultures

This chapter discusses how cultural variables can be taken into account when designing computer-based learning environments (CLEs). Its purpose is to identify concrete recommendations to guide instructional engineering of computer-based learning for diverse cultures through a review of the literature on the subject. First, this chapter describes the background in which such recommendations have emerged, and identifies some of the issues underlying instructional design for diverse cultures. Then it introduces models and guidelines on how cultural variables can be taken into account when designing CLEs. Specific recommendations are organized using a method of instructional engineering for CLEs called MISA (Paquette, 2003) as a frame of reference. This is followed by a discussion on future trends and future research directions.

scholarly journals Technical Quality of a Mobile SPOC

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Naima Belarbi ◽  
Abdelwahed Namir ◽  
Nadia Chafiq ◽  
Mohammed Talbi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Windows Phone

<p class="0papertitle">Computer based Learning Environments are mainly shaped by emerging environments such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), SPOCS (Small Private Online Courses) and Mobile learning. This variety challenges the quality of the content delivered in these various environments. In Moroccan higher education, SPOCS is a trending topic widely used in its context of blended learning. The present work focuses on an SPOC delivered as a hybrid mobile app and on factors that define its technical quality. The objective is to propose a set of technical quality factors which are defined following a study of literature, focusing on frameworks, labels, practices that are used to assess the quality of e-learning environments, MOOCs, SPOCs and mobile applications. ISO standards for the quality software and the guidelines for the most dominant Mobile Operating Systems (Android/IOS/Windows phone) are also considered when defining these criteria. The proposed criteria can be twofold used: 1) to assess the technical quality of an existing mobile SPOC; 2) constitutes guidelines to increase the technical quality of a new mobile SPOC</p>

The Value of Metacognition and Reflectivity in Computer-Based Learning Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 105-136
Author(s):  
Sammy Elzarka ◽  
Valerie Beltran ◽  
Jessica C. Decker ◽  
Mark Matzaganian ◽  
Nancy T. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Real World ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Real World Application ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Computer Based

The purposes of this chapter are threefold: to explore the research on and relationships among metacognition, reflection, and self-regulated learning; to analyze students' experiences with metacognition, reflection, and self-regulated learning activities in computer-based learning (CBL) courses; and to provide strategies that can be used in a CBL environment to promote students' metacognition, reflection, and self-regulation. A review of underlying frameworks for and prior study findings in metacognition and reflection are presented. Case study findings are also described and form the basis for the suggested strategies. The value and implications of using such strategies are also offered. Finally, future research should address the teaching of metacognition and reflection in CBL environments with an emphasis on real world application.

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