Opening Up Higher Education: An E-learning Program on Service-Learning for University Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 27-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Covadonga Lorenzo ◽  
Epifanio Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Opening Up

scholarly journals Mediating Role of E- Learning Resources in Developing Entrepreneurial Inclinations Amongst Undergraduate Students At Universiti Utara Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.7) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohd Sufli Yusof ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Salman Shabbir ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Shukri Bin Bakar ◽  
Prof. Dr. Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽  
Azahari Ramli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Structural Support ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Universiti Utara Malaysia

In this study the authors tried to identify mediating role of innovation and moderating role of size of enterprise in the relationship Making a living with lawful earnings is possible by working for others, becoming self-employed or employing others. This paper aims at providing insights into the role of structural support and the use of E-learning such as business simulations games in developing entrepreneurial intentions of university students. The underlying theories of experiential learning, constructivist learning theory and bloom’s taxonomy are discussed in relation with the objectives of this study. The response of 252 university students from Malaysia was collected through self-administrative survey using simple random sampling technique. The results of PLS-SEM demonstrate a significant positive impact of E-learning resources and perceived structural support from Government in developing entrepreneurial inclinations of students at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The present study provides an overview and highlight the role assumed by the institutions of higher education through adoption of E-learning resources in order to nurture entrepreneurship among young generation. Additionally, keeping in view the role of higher education in socio-economic development, recommendations have also been proposed for universities and policy makings institutions to cope with the current challenges of higher education.  The findings of this study have important implications of enhancing entrepreneurial capacity in Malaysia.

Malaysian University Students' Preferences of Social Media and LMS in Academia

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaidatul Akma Adi Kasuma ◽  
Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh ◽  
Ayuni Akhiar ◽  
Yanny Marliana Baba Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Management System ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Academic Content

Academic online portals of Learning Management System (LMS) and social media have become a necessity in many higher education institutions to tie classroom meetings with learning resources. This study examines Malaysian university students' preferences of social media and LMS for academic purposes. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 269 students at four Malaysian universities. The results show that the students preferred both social media and e-learning for academic purposes, although their interest in social media was slightly higher than that of e-learning. The students had a higher regard for the academic content shared with them, than the design of a social media or e-learning platform. This suggests that both social media and e-learning are highly suitable to be used in academic environment to cater to students' need for formal-informal learning.

scholarly journals MODEL TASK-BASED LEARNING UNTUK MEMBANGUN PEMBELAJARAN MANDIRI PADA TUTORIAL ONLINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Athiyah Salwa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Learning Assistance ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Information Media

Distance learning organized by Universitas Terbuka provides many benefits and opportunities for students in remote areas to get higher education services. For the time being, this learning program is facilitated by e-learning assistance program using technology and information media. This learning process emphasizes unlimited materials for students outside the main source, Buku Materi Pokok, that can be accessed whenever and wherever. The main focus of this tutorial online is to give a chance for students to learn in their free time, give them learning assistance, and measure how they understand the materials given. This emphasizes the learning process independently and autonomously. This article tries to give a new sight in this Tutorial Online about a technique or a model that can be applied. This model encompasses practices, assignments, and tasks can be done independently by students. This learning model will improve and build students’ autonomous learning by providing them with authentic yet simple tasks, practical and independent assignments.

scholarly journals Service-learning in the Philippines: The University of Santo Thomas’ National Service Training Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heiden C Anorico
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Training Program ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Loop Model ◽  
National Service ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Service Training ◽  
The University

Service-learning in the educational sector has shown increased impact on student lifelong learning and institutional commitment to the community over the past decade. Universities in the Philippines provide various service-learning programs for their partner communities, to address students’ understanding of real-life community needs. However, there has been little study on students’ service-learning in geriatric institutions. This article first discusses higher education in the Philippines, noting the impact of the National Service Training Program on institutions’ programs. It then describes how one university, the University of Santo Tomas, has responded to this policy framework with the development of community programs that also meet its goals for social transformation. One particular program is examined – a service-learning program involving college students and a geriatric institution in Manila. Early qualitative feedback provides an understanding of college students’ perceptions of the elderly and the service-learning implemented by the university. It also offers a strong foundation for continuing to improve the current service-learning program. From this study an 8-loop model has been developed for future evaluations of the service-learning program in this geriatric institution. Keywordsservice-learning, elderly, geriatric institution, Philippines higher education

M-Learning in the Middle East

2015 ◽  
pp. 176-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelia Marinakou ◽  
Charalampos Giousmpasoglou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
Views And Perceptions

The introduction of e-learning in higher education has brought radical changes in the way undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are designed and delivered. University students now have access to their courses anytime, anywhere, which makes e-learning and m-learning popular and fashionable among university students globally. Nevertheless, instructors are now challenged, as they have to adopt new pedagogies in learning and teaching. This chapter explores the adoption of m-learning at universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as the relevant current developments and challenges related to the major stakeholders (educators and students) in higher education. It mainly investigates the educators' views and perceptions of m-learning, as well as its future potential in higher education. Most of the educators use m-learning tools to some limited extent, and there is still opportunity to reach full integration with curriculum and the blended learning approach. Further, it is proposed that professional development should be provided to instructors to enable them to use the available new technologies in an appropriate and effective way.

Pacific Islanders in Higher Education: Exploring Heritage Language, Culture and Constructs within a Hybrid Service Learning Program

2016 ◽  
pp. 454-473
Author(s):  
Denise Uehara ◽  
Vidalino Raatior
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Heritage Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
American University ◽  
Language Identity ◽  
The Impact

This article describes how service learning experiences reflected multiple purposes within a larger framework where heritage and English languages intersect. We share results of an inquiry-based program evaluation focused on language, identity formation and experiences related to academic, social and professional interactions. Through the UH Hilo service-learning experience, students enhanced their cultural, linguistic and interpersonal skills while also providing needed services to placement organizations. Pacific Islander heritage language speakers attending an American university provide a critical lens into the complexities of language, culture, and identity when navigating higher education in a “foreign” setting. The concept of “other” applied to the increasing numbers of ESL speakers across the nation serves as a reminder for institutions of higher education to offer students helpful and supportive spaces. We share the benefits of a paid internship for both employer and intern; the challenges of heritage language influences in an English language setting; and the impact of service learning.

scholarly journals PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS IN CONDITIONS OF UKRAINE'S INTEGRATION INTO THE EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 397
Author(s):  
Olena Kirdan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Centers Of Excellence ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
State Pedagogical ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Culture Of Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the main directions of professional development of university teachers and to ensure the excellence of teaching. The achievement of the research goal made it possible to use general theoretical methods: analysis, synthesis, specification, generalization and empirical methods: surveys and questionnaires. Results of the research. The main directions of the professional development of university teachers and ensuring the excellence of teaching are outlined: mentoring and tutoring of young teachers; creation of centers of excellence, support and development of teaching skills; development of e-learning in the centers of educational and innovative technologies etc. The experience of the Center professional development of teachers of the Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University is analyzed. On the basis of the conducted questionnaire of the heads of departments the peculiarities of creating a culture of support and stimulation of quality teaching, creation of an environment of professional development, promotion and recognition of best practices, etc. were established. The importance of introducing the concept of service learning pedagogy at educational programs of all levels in higher education institutions of Ukraine is emphasized; the formation of the values social responsibility of universities; policies to enhance the culture of teaching, learning and assessment.

scholarly journals Assessing e-learning system in higher education institutes

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Syed Ali Raza ◽  
Wasim Qazi ◽  
Chin-Hong Puah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning

Purpose This study aims to examine university students’ acceptance of e-learning systems in Pakistan. A Web-based learning system is a new form of utilizing technological features. Although, developed countries have initiated and established the concept for e-learning, developing countries require empirical support to implement e-learning. Design/methodology/approach This paper further explains a conceptual model that is based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). Earlier theories such as the theory of reasoned action (TRA), theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB) have been conducted on user behavioural intention (BI). TAM is considered as the most relevant framework in a Web-based context. To analyse the present study’s hypothesized model, structural equation modelling (SEM) has been used to statistically analyse self-reported sample data from 424 university students. Findings The results revealed that TAM, with the combination of new constructs, explains university students’ acceptance of the e-learning system reasonably well. Additionally, work life quality (WLQ) and facilitating conditions (FC) have a greater influence on the BI and the actual use (AU) of the e-learning system, respectively. Originality/value The study has also provided valuable implications for academics and practitioners for ways to enhance the acceptance of the e-learning system in the higher education of Pakistan.

scholarly journals Undergraduate Students’ Perceived Stress Levels in Summer Term 2020 – A Comparison to Preceding Academic Terms

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Antje Goppert ◽  
Maximilian Pfost
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Academic Workload

The COVID-19 pandemic tremendously affected teaching and learning in both schools and higher education settings. In Germany, university students had to shift from in-person group learning in lectures and seminars to new forms of e-learning and distance teaching. Even before COVID-19, stress was a common experience among university students, and these changes have reinforced students’ stress levels. Based on a sample of n = 110 German university students, this study explores whether students’ perceived stress levels in summer term 2020 differed from their perceived stress levels in preceding academic terms. The results show that students experienced lower levels of stress and higher levels of joy in summer term 2020 compared to preceding academic terms. Despite limitations in the interpretation of these findings, possible explanations, such as changes in academic and non-academic workload or decreased demands in university exams, are discussed.

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