scholarly journals The Integration of Web 2.0 in Teaching-Learning in Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions: The Case of the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)

2019 ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
Said A. S. Yunus ◽  
Ali A. Abdulla ◽  
Raya Idrissa Ahmada ◽  
Umayra El-Nabhany ◽  
P. Malliga
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
The State ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
State University ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions

scholarly journals Development of Graphical Interface Simulator of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Design Process for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Designs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliashim Albani ◽  
Mohd Zamri Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Graphical Interface ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Advanced Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Treatment Design ◽  
Potential Tool

This paper presents the concept of check and balance approach in teachıng, learning and assessment processes with the development of a graphical interface tool to solve an advanced wastewater treatment design problem. The developed graphical interface improves the quality of teaching, learning, and the assessment of both, understanding the calculation approaches, as well as understanding the concepts. The tool acts as a calculator or a simulator of a unit converter, population equivalent, designing sewerage systems and selected unit processes of advanced wastewater treatment. A close-ended survey assessment was conducted with a total of 49 respondents who were the registered students for the subject of advanced wastewater treatment. About 79% of respondents agreed that it was hard to score a high mark in the advanced wastewater treatment exam. However, 100% of respondents agreed that the tool could help them to accelerate their understanding of the subject topic. All things considered, the findings of this study show that the developed tool is a potential tool that can aid in the teaching, learning, and assessment processes of any difficult subject that is taught in higher-learning institutions.

scholarly journals Challenges and Benefits of Web 2.0-based Learning among International Students of English during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Cyprus

2021 ◽  
pp. 295-306
Author(s):  
Isyaku Hassan ◽  
Musa BaraU Gamji ◽  
Qaribu Yahaya Nasidi ◽  
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Learning Institutions

There has been an increased reliance on Web-based learning, particularly in higher learning institutions, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. However, learners require knowledge and skills on how to use Web 2.0-based learning tools. Thus, there is a need to focus on how Web-based tools can be used to enhance learning outcomes. Therefore, this study aims to explore the challenges and benefits of Web 2.0-based learning among international students of English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data were collected from a purposive sample of 15 ESL learners at EMU using focus group interviews. The interview data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The findings showed that challenges faced by international students of English at EMU during the Covid-19 pandemic include inadequate knowledge of technology and technical issues such as poor internet connectivity, inability to upload large files, and loss of password. Additionally, the findings showed that Web 2.0 technologies can help the students to enhance collaborative learning, independent learning, flexible learning, as well as competence in using technology for learning purposes. It was envisaged that this study would be beneficial to the management of higher learning institutions, educationists, and students in general. However, this study is limited to international ESL students at EMU with a few participants. To provide generalizable outcomes, further studies may adopt a quantitative or mixed-method approach.

scholarly journals Affordable C. elegans tracking system for classroom use

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Leonard ◽  
Andrés G. Vidal-Gadea
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Behavioral Assessment ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
State University ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Illinois State University ◽  
Prohibitive Cost ◽  
Learning Institutions

AbstractFor decades the nematode C. elegans has served as an outstanding research organism owing to its unsurpassed experimental amenability. This advantage has also made this tiny worm an attractive vehicle for science instruction across higher learning institutions. However, the prohibitive cost associated with the automated behavioral assessment of these animals remains an obstacle preventing their full adoption in undergraduate and high school settings. To improve this situation, we developed an inexpensive worm tracking system for use by high school interns and undergraduate students. Over the past two years this tracker has been successfully used by undergraduate students in our introductory Cell and Molecular lab (BSC220) at Illinois State University. Here we describe and demonstrate the use of our inexpensive worm tracking system.

scholarly journals Uma abordagem de matrizes na perspectiva de resolução de problemas

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 854
Author(s):  
Dulcyene Maria Ribeiro ◽  
Lucas Campos Araujo ◽  
Evandro Sozo de Oliveira ◽  
Alexandre Carissimi ◽  
Elisangela Cristina Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
The State ◽  
State University ◽  
Teaching Learning

Resumo: Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar o relato e as reflexões referentes a uma experiência vivenciada com alunos do 2º ano do Ensino Médio, no desenvolvimento de atividades para o ensino- aprendizagem do conteúdo Matriz. A Resolução de Problemas, conforme Onuchic e Allevato (2011), Onuchic e Allevato (2004), Onuchic (1999), foi a metodologia de ensino-aprendizagem adotada. A elaboração e a implementação ocorreram no contexto de duas disciplinas do curso de licenciatura em Matemática da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (Unioeste). Como principal resultado da prática realizada destacamos a participação e o envolvimento dos estudantes na relização das atividades propostas, bem como a oportunidade dos professores em formação experenciarem e refletirem sobre a realização de atividades em sala de aula, por meio da Resolução de Problemas.Palavras-chave: Resolução de problemas; Matrizes; Educação Matemática; Ensino Médio. An approach of matrices in the perspective of problem solvingAbstract: This paper aims to present a report and the reflections related to an experience with students of the 2nd year of High School, in the development of activities for the teaching-learning about Matrix concepts. Problem Solving, according to Onuchic and Allevato (2011), Onuchic and Allevato (2004), Onuchic (1999), was the teaching-learning methodology adopted. The elaboration and implementation became of in the context of two subjects of the Mathematics Degree Course in the State University of Western Paraná (Unioeste). As a main result of the practice we highlight the participation and involvement of students in the realization of the proposed activities, as well as the opportunity for teachers in formation to experience and reflect about the aplication of activities in the classroom, through Problem Solving.Keywords: Problem solving; Matrices; Mathematics Education; High School. 

The Challenge of Worker Education Programmes

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
Margaret J. Heide
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
The State ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
State University ◽  
Telephone Company ◽  
State College ◽  
Worker Education ◽  
Empire State College ◽  
Rapid Transition

In this paper the author describes one example of a partnership between a corporation and a public institution of higher learning. NYNEX, formerly the New York Telephone Company, and Empire State College of the State University of New York came together to form a unique partnership – the Corporate/College Program. This partnership was created to respond to the needs of the corporation to upgrade their workforce during a period of rapid transition. The author summarizes the primary features of the Program, and outlines some of the benefits and difficulties which have arisen as a result of trying to build a working partnership between the academic and corporate worlds.

Demystifying teaching, learning and research through institutional repositories in higher learning institutions in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Jelagat Sang ◽  
Cephas Odini ◽  
Justus Wamukoya
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
Knowledge Accessibility ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Learning Institutions

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of ways in which teaching, learning and research can be demystified in higher institutions of learning (HILs). Over the last decade, HILs around the world have faced various transformations to adapt to new opportunities for knowledge dissemination and utilization. Many benefits are gained from implementation of the platform including visibility, status and increased reputation. Despite the high uptake of institutional repositories (IRs) to guide teaching, learning and research of higher institutions learning's digital resources more effectively, little has been written on how IRs can be used for effective teaching, learning and research in higher institutions of learning.Design/methodology/approachUsing analytical method, this paper analysed and presented various thematical issues on IRs in relation to its efficacy, while proposing solutions for its sustainability.FindingsThe paper found that most universities have embraced IRs as an option for increasing their visibility, status and researchers' relevance in the knowledge world. It is the conclusion of the study that IRs are currently recognized as an essential infrastructure to respond to the higher institutions of learning challenges in the digital world.Practical implicationsThis paper provides higher institutions of learning an opportunity to prepare their IRs to demystify teaching, learning and research. Since IRs will make it possible to access variety of information at any time whenever required.Social implicationsKnowledge accessibility and utilization bring about social change in the society.Originality/valueLittle has been documented on how IRs can be used for effective teaching, teaching, learning and research in HILs. This paper provides an analysis of ways in which teaching, learning and research can be demystified in these institutions. Thus, it contributes new knowledge on demystifying teaching, learning and research through IRs in HILs.

scholarly journals Challenges and Benefits of Web 2.0-based Learning among International Students of English during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Cyprus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isyaku Hassan ◽  
Qaribu Yahaya Nasidi ◽  
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Learning Institutions

There has been an increased reliance on Web-based learning, particularly in higher learning institutions, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. However, learners require knowledge and skills on how to use Web 2.0-based learning tools. Thus, there is a need to focus on how Web-based tools can be used to enhance learning outcomes. Therefore, this study aims to explore the challenges and benefits of Web 2.0-based learning among international students of English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data were collected from a purposive sample of 15 ESL learners at EMU using focus group interviews. The interview data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The findings showed that challenges faced by international students of English at EMU during the Covid-19 pandemic include inadequate knowledge of technology and technical issues such as poor internet connectivity, inability to upload large files, and loss of password. Additionally, the findings showed that Web 2.0 technologies can help the students to enhance collaborative learning, independent learning, flexible learning, as well as competence in using technology for learning purposes. It was envisaged that this study would be beneficial to the management of higher learning institutions, educationists, and students in general. However, this study is limited to international ESL students at EMU with a few participants. To provide generalizable outcomes, further studies may adopt a quantitative or mixed-method approach.

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