Can Hard Paradigm Artefacts Support Soft Paradigm Imperatives? An Unpaired Comparative Experiment to Determine whether Visualisation of Data Is an Effective Collaboration and Communication Tool in Project Problem-Solving

2021 ◽  
pp. 313-326
Author(s):  
Alison Davies ◽  
John Heathcote
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Comparative Experiment ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Effective Collaboration ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

scholarly journals Attitudes of University Students towards STEM Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Bahjat Hamid Altakahyneh ◽  
Mofeed Abumusa
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
The University

The study aimed at investigating the attitudes of university students towards science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) approach. The participants of the study consist of (60) students who were studying in bachelor and master degree, they trained in the center of training at the university, the participants acquiring the skills of STEM approach by using the WeDo2.0 application, they received knowledge and skills of STEM approach. The tool of the study was questionnaire which was validity and reliability verified. Results of the study showed that positive student attitudes toward using STEM approach Reached 86.4%. Each of the following scores is ranked as descending order: desire to apply strategy (87.4 %%), collaboration and communication (86.4%), thinking and problem solving (86%), motivation and problem solving (86%). There was no statistical significance difference between the variable type degree of study (master/bachelor) as well as the nature of employment in terms of whether the learner was either an employee or non-employee. In light of results of the study, researchers recommend using STEM approach in teaching courses in open learning systems.

Collective Choice, Collaboration, and Communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 589-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garold Stasser ◽  
Susanne Abele
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Collective Choice ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Collaborative Problem ◽  
Social Motivations ◽  
Hidden Profile ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
Communication Dynamics ◽  
Hidden Profiles

This article reviews recent empirical research on collective choice and collaborative problem solving. Much of the collective choice research focuses on hidden profiles. A hidden profile exists when group members individually have information favoring suboptimal choices but the group collectively has information favoring an optimal choice. Groups are notoriously bad at discovering optimal choices when information is distributed to create a hidden profile. Reviewed work identifies informational structures, individual processing biases, and social motivations that inhibit and facilitate the discovery of hidden profiles. The review of collaborative problem-solving research is framed by Larson's concept of synergy. Synergy refers to performance gains that are attributable to collaboration. Recent research has addressed factors that result in groups performing as well as their best member (weak synergy) and better than their best member (strong synergy). Communication dynamics underlying both collective choice and collaborative problem solving are discussed.

scholarly journals Urban Digital Twins for Smart Cities and Citizens: The Case Study of Herrenberg, Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Dembski ◽  
Uwe Wössner ◽  
Mike Letzgus ◽  
Michael Ruddat ◽  
Claudia Yamu
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
Collaborative Processes ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

Cities are complex systems connected to economic, ecological, and demographic conditions and change. They are also characterized by diverging perceptions and interests of citizens and stakeholders. Thus, in the arena of urban planning, we are in need of approaches that are able to cope not only with urban complexity but also allow for participatory and collaborative processes to empower citizens. This to create democratic cities. Connected to the field of smart cities and citizens, we present in this paper, the prototype of an urban digital twin for the 30,000-people town of Herrenberg in Germany. Urban digital twins are sophisticated data models allowing for collaborative processes. The herein presented prototype comprises (1) a 3D model of the built environment, (2) a street network model using the theory and method of space syntax, (3) an urban mobility simulation, (4) a wind flow simulation, and (5) a number of empirical quantitative and qualitative data using volunteered geographic information (VGI). In addition, the urban digital twin was implemented in a visualization platform for virtual reality and was presented to the general public during diverse public participatory processes, as well as in the framework of the “Morgenstadt Werkstatt” (Tomorrow’s Cities Workshop). The results of a survey indicated that this method and technology could significantly aid in participatory and collaborative processes. Further understanding of how urban digital twins support urban planners, urban designers, and the general public as a collaboration and communication tool and for decision support allows us to be more intentional when creating smart cities and sustainable cities with the help of digital twins. We conclude the paper with a discussion of the presented results and further research directions.

scholarly journals Analysis of Teachers' Resources for Integrating the Skills of Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Communication in Science Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
E. Haryani ◽  
W. W. Coben ◽  
B. A-S. Pleasants ◽  
M. K. Fetters
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Science Instruction ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

The significance of learners acquiring the skills required in the 21st century, including communication skills, teamwork, ICT-related skills and socio-cultural knowledge, imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving, has been extensively discussed. Integrating the 21st century into the curriculum requires teachers to have knowledge and resources to foster classroom practices. This qualitative study was designed to explore the resources that Indonesian science teachers use in supporting the implementation of the skills of creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, and communication (4Cs) integrated science instruction. Data analyses include surveys, audio recordings of smalls and large group discussions, and group discussion artifacts of 28 Indonesia vocational high school science teachers to identify the type of resources that teachers have had access to support the integration of 4C into science instruction and the extent to which these resources promote the 4C integration into science instruction. The analysis indicates that teachers use multiple resources to help them prepare for 4C integration into teaching practices, including various professional development (PD) programs, various teacher collaborations, curriculum guidelines, and open resources. Teachers found that Teacher Professional Education (TPE) was the most favorable PD program, and curriculum guideline was the least effective for advancing 4C integration. Implications are discussed further.

Improving students’ freehand sketching skills in mechanical engineering curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
Ning Fang
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Engineering Curriculum ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Modern Engineering ◽  
Computer Aided

Freehand sketching is a fundamental skill in mechanical engineering and many other engineering disciplines. It not only serves as a communication tool among engineers, but plays a critical role in engineering design and problem solving. However, as computer-aided drafting has replaced traditional drawing classes nowadays, the training of students’ freehand sketching skills has been almost completely eliminated in modern engineering curricula. This paper describes the attributes of freehand sketching and its roles in several essential aspects of engineering; in particular, in its roles in problem solving, of which current literature has ignored. Representative examples are provided to show students’ freehand sketching skills in problem solving in a foundational undergraduate mechanical engineering course. Pedagogical suggestions are made on how to teach freehand sketching to engineering students.

TACTivities

2021 ◽  
pp. 278-296
Author(s):  
Angie Hodge-Zickerman ◽  
Eric Stade ◽  
Cindy S. York
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Tactile Learning ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

The need to keep students engaged is particularly acute in virtual environments. In this chapter, the authors describe TACTivities (learning activities with tactile components), designed to help encourage student participation, collaboration, and communication. Originally developed for in-person instruction, TACTivities are readily adaptable to online learning environments. TACTivities are intended to foster a sense of play, creative problem-solving, and exploration among the students who undertake to complete these tasks, and also among the teachers who design them. Unlike other tactile learning ventures, which may involve various kinds of physical props, TACTivities entail only moveable pieces of paper, or electronic equivalents. This feature means that TACTivities are quite portable, and they are easily implemented, shared, and modified (particularly in remote settings). Further, TACTivities allow for inclusion of discipline-specific content, language, and formalism, while still cultivating physical engagement in problem-solving and critical thinking in any subject area.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Laporan Keuangan UMKM Berbasis Handphone di Pusat Perkampungan Budaya Betawi Setu Babakan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Tyahya Whisnu Hendratni ◽  
Mulyadi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Previous Experience ◽  
Integrated Process ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Administrative System ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Business World ◽  
Financial Report

The development of technology and information is so rapid bringing changes in the business world today. Technology is a very complex and integrated process because it involves procedures, ideas to provide analysis of a problem, problem solving, and evaluating to achieve a certain goal. For SMEs, an orderly presentation of financial statements is very necessary because based on previous experience many transactions per day are not recorded. The administrative system for recording the financial statements of MSMEs is mostly still manual so there are still many MSME actors who do not have financial reports in running their businesses. Therefore, our community service team of FEB-UP is assisting MSMEs at Betawi Setu Babakan Cultural Village Center in the form of MSME-Based Mobile Financial Report Training. Where Mobile is a communication tool that can be used in preparing financial statements.

Groupware and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work in the College Classroom

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 98-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne M. Scalia ◽  
Benjamin Sackmary
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Work Groups ◽  
Cooperative Work ◽  
Computer Supported Cooperative Work ◽  
College Classroom ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Survey Results

Groupware is a recent development in the on-going search to improve corpo rate communication and decision-making processes. This study examines a classroom application of groupware for computer-supported cooperative work, consisting of problem solving, decision making, and development of group reports. Survey results indicate that student groupware users are generally sat isfied with member contributions and group output but are less satisfied with software-supported, decision-making processes. The study suggests that group ware is a powerful communication tool for support of work groups but that it may not, in itself, solve the basic problems of getting people to work together effectively and productively.

21st-Century Competencies in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 293-315
Author(s):  
Crystal Neumann ◽  
Kathleen M. Stroud ◽  
Scott Bailey ◽  
Krista Allison ◽  
Sarah (Sally) Everts
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Revenue Streams ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

In 2020, a global pandemic changed many of the traditional ways in which we interact with people, communicate, care for children, and educate. Many businesses have been forced to find new revenue streams or face imminent closure. Evidence of the importance of 21st-century competencies for leaders in all fields has been highlighted during this crisis. As nations consider the best approach for dealing with a virus, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication represent four critical elements to ponder. Higher education plays an essential role in preparing the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed in the ever-changing world. Skills associated with reasoning, problem-solving, listening, flexibility, responsibility, innovating, and analyzing must be the focus of higher education institutions. In this chapter, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication within the higher education environment will be explored. Practical examples will be shared.

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