Using adaptive learning technologies to personalize instruction to student interests: The impact of relevant contexts on performance and learning outcomes.

Drama, because of its practical requirements, would seem to be one of the last courses to benefit from the incorporation of online learning technologies. Yet, by embedding web based conferencing in the curriculum, and utilising the graphic and communication capabilities of the web, there is an exciting opportunity to enrich the learning environment in drama. Predictably, such innovations have an impact on the pedagogy. In this paper the authors (unit coordinator and educational developer) report on evaluations conducted over two years in Elements of Drama, a first year university unit. We particularly refer to the impact of the introduction of a compulsory, online collaborative assignment and the change this made to the teaching and learning outcomes. We discuss the changing pattern of delivery of this unit which now affords both on campus and distance students more opportunities for interaction and communication. We evaluate the effectiveness of the online assignment and discuss the factors that contributed to its success.

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Web-Based Learning and Development of University's Electronic Informational Educational Environment

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijwltt.2019010103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 32-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Vardan Mkrttchian ◽

Igor Krevskiy ◽

Alexander Bershadsky ◽

Tatiana Glotova ◽

Leyla Gamidullaeva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Adaptive Learning ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Learning Technologies ◽

Academic Institutions ◽

Learning And Development ◽

Web Based ◽

Web Based Learning ◽

Emerging Trends

Web-based learning has been developed by the majority of academic institutions and organizations worldwide due to its obvious benefits for both educators and learners. Meanwhile, many of the existing developmental approaches in this sphere lack one crucial consideration necessary for implementing web-based learning at academic institutions. In this article, the authors identify two processes: development of distance learning and digitalization of training that are represented now at almost every academic university. The article singles out the stages of their development and shows that the processes lead to the same result - a new quality of education. The authors focus on figuring out which path is more effective for achieving the highest level of development depending on university's characteristics. Accumulation of detailed information in the Electronic informational educational environment about current learning outcomes creates opportunities for emerging trends, such as Learning Analytics, Personalized Learning and Adaptive Learning. In data analysis using BigData and Machine Learning technologies.

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Defining the Visual Complexity of Learning Management Systems Using Image Metrics and Subjective Ratings

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie ◽

10.21432/cjlt27899 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Brenda M. Stoesz ◽

Mehdi Niknam ◽

Jessica Sutton

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Working Memory Capacity ◽

Visual Complexity ◽

Learning Management Systems ◽

Learning Technologies ◽

Management Systems ◽

Subjective Ratings ◽

Image Metrics ◽

Learning Management ◽

The Impact

Research has demonstrated that students’ learning outcomes and motivation to learn are influenced by the visual design of learning technologies (e.g., learning management systems or LMS). One aspect of LMS design that has not been thoroughly investigated is visual complexity. In two experiments, postsecondary students rated the visual complexity of images of LMS after exposure durations of 50-500 ms. Perceptions of complexity were positively correlated across timed conditions and working memory capacity was associated with complexity ratings. Low-level image metrics were also found to predict perceptions of the LMS complexity. Results demonstrate the importance of the visual complexity of learning technologies and suggest that additional research on the impact of LMS design on learning outcomes is warranted.

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Model Pembelajaran Teams Games Tournaments (TGT) untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa

PHILANTHROPY Journal of Psychology ◽

10.26623/philanthropy.v3i2.1622 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 110

Author(s):

Suwarno Suwarno

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Academic Success ◽

Service Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

School Effectiveness ◽

Social Trust ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Learning Model ◽

Committee Report ◽

The Impact

Abstract. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model to improve student learning outcomes. This research is important because the lecture learning model makes learning meaningless so it impacts on low learning outcomes. This research uses quasi experiment using control class and experimental class. Respondents in this study were students of class X SMK 8 Semarang Academic Year 2017/2018. Sample selection using random sampling, class X1 is used as a control class and X2 is an experimental class. The experimental class was given an intervention by learning Teams Games Tournaments (TGT), while the control class used lecture learning. The effectiveness of the model was measured by the student test analysis method. then analyzed by completeness test and average difference test. The findings of this study are the learning outcomes of experimental class students achieving better learning outcomes than classes using the lecture method.Keywords: Learning Model, Teams Games Tournaments (TGT). Students Daftar Pustaka Bofota, Y. B., & Bofota, Y. B. (2017). The impact of social capital on children educational outcomes : the case of Tanzania The impact of social capital on children educational outcomes : The case of Tanzania.Cahuc, P., Shleifer, A., & Algan, Y. (2014). Teaching Practices and Social Capital. (6052).Catts, R., & Ozga, J. (2015). What is Social Capital and how might it be used in Scotland ’ s Schools ? (36).Flint, N. (2017). Full report Schools , communities and social capital : building blocks in the ’ Big Society ’ Contents.Goddard, R. D. (2016). Relational Networks , Social Trust , and Norms : A Social Capital Perspective on Students ’ Chances of Academic Success. 25(1), 59–74.Eddy Prasongko, 2017. Team Game Tournament. Bandung. Jawa BaratEndang Poerwanti, dkk. 2008. Asesmen Pembelajaran SD. Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan NasionalHargreaves, A. (2015). School Social Capital and School Effectiveness. 37, 119–136.Kurnia, Inggridwati. dkk. 2018. Perkembangan belajar peserta didik. Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan NasionalPurwanto. M Ngalim. 2015. Psikologi Pendidikan. Bandung: PT Remaja RosdakaryaSiddiq, M. Djauhar. 2018. Pengembangan Bahan Pembelajaran SD. Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan Nasional.Sugiyono, 2005. Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan Rn D, Bandung AftabetaLash, D., & Belfiore, G. (2017). 5 Essentials in Building Social Capital Report 4 of the MyWays Student Success Series. (October).Mikiewicz, P., Jonasson, J. T., Gudmundsson, G., Blondal, K. S., & Korczewska, D. M. (2011). Comparative research between Poland and Iceland.Schlesselman, L., Borrego, M., Bloom, T. J., Mehta, B., Drobitch, R. K., & Smith, T. (2015). An Assessment Of Service-Learning In 34 US Schools Of Pharmacy Follow Up On The 2001 Professional Affairs Committee Report. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 79(8). https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe798116

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The Analyses of Learning Strategies in English as a Second Language: Theoretical Classification and Measurement Test

Voices of English Language Education Society ◽

10.29408/veles.v4i2.2199 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 118-129

Author(s):

Asti Gumartifa ◽

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Indah Windra Dwie Agustiani

Keyword(s):

Language Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Learning Strategies ◽

Learning Process ◽

English Learners ◽

English Language ◽

Point Of View ◽

Effective Learning ◽

The Impact

Gaining English language learning effectively has been discussed all years long. Similarly, Learners have various troubles outcomes in the learning process. Creating a joyful and comfortable situation must be considered by learners. Thus, the implementation of effective learning strategies is certainly necessary for English learners. This descriptive study has two purposes: first, to introduce the classification and characterization of learning strategies such as; memory, cognitive, metacognitive, compensation, social, and affective strategies that are used by learners in the classroom and second, it provides some questionnaires item based on Strategy of Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 5.0 that can be used to examine the frequency of students’ learning strategies in the learning process. The summary of this study explains and discusses the researchers’ point of view on the impact of learning outcomes by learning strategies used. Finally, utilizing appropriate learning strategies are certainly beneficial for both teachers and learners to achieve the learning target effectively.

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MODIFIKASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM POSING DENGAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN TUGAS DAN PAKSA

Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pendidikan KALUNI ◽

10.30998/prokaluni.v2i0.118 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

Author(s):

Lita Amalia ◽

Alda Dwiyana Putri ◽

Alfajri Mairizki Nurfansyah

Keyword(s):

Student Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Learning Process ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Student Learning Outcomes ◽

Learning Model ◽

Problem Posing ◽

Reasoning Skills ◽

The Impact ◽

Answering Questions

The purpose of this paper is to describe the Problem Posing learning model with Task and Forced Strategy. As for the background of this writing is because of difficulties in understanding the material and also lack of enthusiasm of students in learning the material so that the impact on student learning outcomes is still low. The low student learning outcomes are, of course, many factors, one of which is the problem of applying a learning model that is still teacher-centered, so students tend to be passive. For this reason, the teacher can use the Problem Posing learning model that is modified by the task and force strategy (Task and Forced). Problem Posing learning model is a learning model that requires students to develop their systematic reasoning skills in making questions and answering questions. While the task and force strategy (Task and Forced) is a learning strategy that has little effect on students to complete the task until it is completed and on time to avoid the punishment given by the teacher as a consequence. So that students will be motivated in listening, understanding the material delivered and doing assignments on time. By combining this model and strategy can be a solution so that the learning process becomes quality.

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Enhanced student perceptions of learning and performance using concept-point-recovery teaching sessions: a mixed-method approach

International Journal of STEM Education ◽

10.1186/s40594-021-00276-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hyun Jin Cho ◽

Michael R. Melloch ◽

Chantal Levesque-Bristol

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

Active Learning ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Student Perceptions ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Academic Learning ◽

Control Group ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Active learning pedagogy has recently received a great deal of attention, and many universities have attempted to create student-centered learning environments to improve students’ academic success. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of concept-point-recovery (CPR) teaching sessions as an active learning strategy on students’ perceptions of the learning environment, motivation, and academic learning outcomes in an electrical engineering course. To investigate the effectiveness of CPR sessions, students’ perceptions of learning and their performance were compared to those of students in a control classroom. Finally, students’ written comments on the course and instructor were explored in further analysis. Results The quantitative findings revealed that there was a significant change in students’ perceptions of learning after the CPR teaching sessions, and there was an increase in students’ perceptions and learning outcomes compared with those of the control group. In addition, the qualitative findings from students’ written feedback demonstrated that students felt that the instructor cared about students’ learning and success and that they had a positive learning environment. Conclusions CPR teaching sessions can be an alternative model for instructors to connect with students and create supportive environments to help students achieve academic success, which in turn promotes the satisfaction of students’ basic psychological needs and self-determined motivation. Therefore, increasing students’ engagement in their learning processes and making connections with students through CPR teaching sessions can facilitate improvements in students’ motivation and academic success. How this new active learning technique can be applied to higher education is discussed.

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The Impact of Gamification on Learning Outcomes of Computer Science Majors

ACM Transactions on Computing Education ◽

10.1145/3383456 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 1-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adnan Ahmad ◽

Furkh Zeshan ◽

Muhammad Salman Khan ◽

Rutab Marriam ◽

Amjad Ali ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Science Majors ◽

Computer Science Majors ◽

The Impact

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Replicating Anatomical Teaching Specimens using 3D Modelling Embedded within a Multimodal E-Learning Course: A Pre/Post Study Exploring the Impact on Medical Education during COVID-19 (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.30533 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Chelsea Stunden ◽

Sima Zakani ◽

Avery Martin ◽

Shreya Moodley ◽

John Jacob

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Test Scores ◽

Student Attitudes ◽

Congenital Heart ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

First Year ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

E Learning ◽

The Impact

BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant effects on anatomy education. During the pandemic, students have had no access to cadavers, which has been the principal way of learning anatomy. We created and tested a customized congenital heart disease e-learning course for medical students that contained interactive 3D models of anonymized pediatric congenital heart defects. OBJECTIVE To assess if a multimodal e-learning course contributed to learning outcomes in a cohort of first year undergraduate medical students study congenital heart diseases. Secondarily, we assess student attitudes and experiences associated with multimodal e-learning. METHODS The pre/post study design involved 290 first year undergraduate medical students. Recruitment was conducted through the course instructors. Data were collected before using the course and after using the course. The primary outcome was knowledge acquisition (test scores). The secondary outcome included attitudes and experiences, as well as time to complete the modules, and browser metadata. RESULTS A total of 141 students were included in the final analysis (N=141). Students’ knowledge significantly improved by an average of 44.6% when using the course (SD 1.73, Z = -10.287, p < 0.001). 88.26% of students were highly motivated to learn with the course and 93.5% of students reported positive experiences with the course. There was a strong correlation between attitudes and experiences, which was statistically significant (rs = 0.687, p<0.001, N = 122). There were no relationships found between change test scores and attitudes or experiences (p>0.05). Students most frequently completed the e-learning course with Chrome (77.3%), and on Apple MacOS (61.0%) or Windows 10 (36.9%). Most students had devices with high-definition screens (83.0%). Most students (58.9%) completed the course in under 3 hours. CONCLUSIONS Multi-modal e-learning could be a viable solution to improving learning outcomes and experiences for undergraduate medical students, who do not have access to cadavers. Future research should focus on validating long-term learning outcomes. CLINICALTRIAL n/a

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Energy-Saving Methods for Urban Travel and Public Transportation in Smart Cities

Journal of Interconnection Networks ◽

10.1142/s0219265921460063 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Shan Li ◽

Ying Gao ◽

Tao Ba ◽

Wei Zhao

Keyword(s):

Energy Saving ◽

Public Transportation ◽

Traffic Control ◽

Smart Cities ◽

Learning Technologies ◽

General Strategy ◽

Smart Transportation ◽

Urban Travel ◽

Emissions Mitigation ◽

The Impact

In many countries, energy-saving and emissions mitigation for urban travel and public transportation are important for smart city developments. It is essential to understand the impact of smart transportation (ST) in public transportation in the context of energy savings in smart cities. The general strategy and significant ideas in developing ST for smart cities, focusing on deep learning technologies, simulation experiments, and simultaneous formulation, are in progress. This study hence presents simultaneous transportation monitoring and management frameworks (STMF ). STMF has the potential to be extended to the next generation of smart transportation infrastructure. The proposed framework consists of community signal and community traffic, ST platforms and applications, agent-based traffic control, and transportation expertise augmentation. Experimental outcomes exhibit better quality metrics of the proposed STMF technique in energy saving and emissions mitigation for urban travel and public transportation than other conventional approaches. The deployed system improves the accuracy, consistency, and F-1 measure by 27.50%, 28.81%, and 31.12%. It minimizes the error rate by 75.35%.

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