scholarly journals Design of e-learning and online tutoring as learning support for academic writing

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiaki Iwasaki ◽  
Yasuhiro Tada ◽  
Tomoki Furukawa ◽  
Kaede Sasaki ◽  
Yoshinori Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Centers ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Tutoring ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development and assessment of learning support environments for academic writing that utilize ICT, such as e-learning and online tutoring, in Japanese higher education. First, the authors introduce the design of an e-learning writing program for the Japanese language and assess whether the program is an effective learning support tool for undergraduates. Second, the authors analyze and assess online tutoring support for academic writing and clarify the merits and disadvantages of online and offline tutoring at writing centers, then suggest instructional strategies by analyzing the writing tutoring process. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopted e-learning goals to assess its effectiveness. The authors asked the participants questions they could answer from five-point scales, conducted a paired t-test, and included a free description-type questionnaire. Then, to assess online tutoring, the 12 students took pre- and post-test questionnaires, after which the authors conducted a Wilcoxon signed rank test. In addition, the authors carried out a Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test in order to confirm differences in satisfaction level and the effectiveness of face-to-face tutoring and online tutoring. Findings By analyzing the pre- and post-test results, the t-test confirmed that the students found the e-learning system to be effective for nurturing academic literacy. This means the system is appropriate as a support tool for nurturing academic writing, especially writing knowledge and rules, and university must provide a comprehensive learning support environment including e-learning. Next, the authors found no statistically significant difference between face-to-face and online tutoring, although some problems with the writing process remained. So online tutoring has opportunity to promote autonomous learning. The research results make it clear that because of writing centers’ potential and their effectiveness in utilizing ICT tools. Originality/value Research findings about academic writing are to improve the tutoring process and writing strategies, such as the use of ICT for academic writing support like e-learning, online tutoring, do not exist. To provide learning opportunity to learners and promote autonomous learning, e-learning and online tutoring are important. For the reasons noted above, it is necessary to provide an alternative writing support environment to students in Japan. Therefore, the authors report on and assess the development of learning support environments for e-learning programs and online tutoring for academic writing at the undergraduate level in Japan.

Development and Assessment of E-Learning for Academic Writing: Learning Support of Writing Centers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiaki Iwasaki ◽  
Yasuhiro Tada ◽  
Kaede Sasaki ◽  
Tomoki Furukawa ◽  
Yoshinori Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Centers ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals Impact of a blended curriculum on nursing handover quality: a quality improvement project

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e001024
Author(s):  
Xavier Losfeld ◽  
Laure Istas ◽  
Quentin Schoonvaere ◽  
Michel Vergnion ◽  
Jochen Bergs
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Patient Information ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning

Context and objectiveThe negative consequences of inadequate nursing handovers on patient safety are widely acknowledged, both within the literature as in practice. Evidence regarding strategies to improve nursing handover is, however, lacking. This study investigates the effect of a tailored, blended curriculum on nurses’ perception of handover quality.MethodsWe used a pre-test/post-test design within four units of a Belgian general hospital. Our educational intervention consisted of an e-learning module on professional communication and a face-to-face session on the use of a structured method for handovers. All nurses completed this blended curriculum (n=87). We used the Handover Evaluation Scale (HES) to evaluate nurses’ perception of handover quality before and after the intervention. The HES was answered by 87.4% of the nurses (n=76 of 87) before and 50.6% (n=44 of 87) after the intervention. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the validity of the HES.ResultsThe original factor structure did not fit with our data. We identified a new HES structure with acceptable or good fit indices. The overall internal consistency of our HES structure was considered adequate. Perception of nurses on Relevance of information showed a significant improvement (M=53.19±4.33 vs M=61.03±6.01; p=0.04). Nurses also felt that the timely provision of patient information improved significantly (M=4.50±0.34 vs M=5.16±0.40; p=0.01).ConclusionThe applied intervention resulted in an improved awareness on the importance of Relevance of information during handovers. After our intervention, the nurses’ perception of the HES item ‘Patient information is provided in a timely manner’ also improved significantly. We are aware that the educational intervention is only the first step to achieve the long-term implementation of a culture of professional communication based on mutual support.

An Exploratory Analysis of the Role of Emotions in E-Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Rentroia-Bonito ◽  
J. Jorge ◽  
C. Ghaoui
Keyword(s):  
Learning Processes ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
The People ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Individual Learning Processes ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Technology-rich environments are assuming a key role in the individual learning processes. Still, one of the major IT challenges identified in the education field is to establish e-learning as a credible and viable complement to face-to-face education. This represents a paradigm shift in the way of learning, which is driving changes at individual, process, institutional, and societal levels. However, despite last-decade advances in the application of usability principles in system design, there is still a need to better understand the people-technology fit in learning contexts. Current results, gaps, and issues define the challenges that dictate new requirements. Among these new requirements, minimizing the impact of the distance factor on communication and learning effectiveness calls for alternatives approaches. Due to the importance of communication among instructor and students in learning, the scope of this work focuses on exploring the role of emotions within the user and learning-support technology fit.

scholarly journals Involving postgraduate medical students in pharmacology practical classes by e-learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Asma Akter Abbasy ◽  
Mir Misbahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Class A ◽  
Virtual Class ◽  
Virtual Classes ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Teaching Modules

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of e-learning (virtual class) in achieving procedural knowledge necessary to conduct practical class in the laboratory. In this study, teaching modules were prepared on eight selected topic related to pharmacology laboratory works. Virtual classes were conducted among the postgraduate MD students (n=26) of this Department. To know the existing procedural knowledge pre-test was taken before the classes and to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual class,  a post-test was carried out seven days later. To get the feedback from students, two additional questionnaire surveys were done. The performance of each student improved in the post-test in comparison to the pre-test. Most of the students mentioned that virtual class was easier in comparison to face to face class. But they preferred combination classes to learn procedural knowledge.

scholarly journals The E-Learning Utilization On Attitudes And Behavior Of Diarrhea Prevention During Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Zul Fikar Ahmad Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Increasing Knowledge ◽  
The One ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Diarrhoea is a health problem that is often experienced by infants and toddlers and in almost every country. One of the efforts to prevent diarrhoea was through counselling. Due to the pandemic situation, face-to-face counselling was not possible. This study aimed to assess the use of e-learning in increasing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours to prevent diarrhoea. This research was an analytical observational study with the design of The One Group Pre-test Post-test Design. Samples were select used the purposive sampling technique. The sample size in this study was 54 students. The eLearning model used in this research was Google Class. The data were obtained by using google form then analyzed using McNemar Test. The results of the analysis showed that there were differences in knowledge (p-value = 0.000), attitudes (p-value = 0.031), and behaviour (p-value = 0.016) to prevent diarrhea before and after treatment. The utilization of online learning (e-learning) significantly affected increasing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour in preventing diarrhea. In the future, e-learning can be an alternative to prevent diarrhea during a pandemic.

scholarly journals Pedagogical Implication of Clause Expansion Mastery through E-Learning Instruction to Improve Academic English Writing Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Nurhamidah ◽  
S. Purwanto ◽  
C. Anwar ◽  
D. F Wulandari ◽  
A. Murtiningrum
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Academic English ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Pedagogical Implication ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Learning Instruction ◽  
E Learning

The current study investigated the pedagogical implication of Clause Expansion (CE) mastery to improve academic English writing skills. Fifteen students  participated in the study. A two-cycle action research design was used to justify how the mastery of clause expansion contributed to the development of academic writing skills.  Prior to intervention, they were assigned to write academic texts based on IELTS writing test. Then, they were given a three-week task-based e-learning instruction on CE., based on Systemic Functional Linguistic Framework of Clause Expansion.In the process of Explicit Instruction (EI) of CE, they were exposed in academic writing exercises to apply their knowledge on CE in various grammatical contexts in which it is required as Input Flood (IF).  Another test was administered to see how it progressed from the pre-test. Then, another three-week task-based e-learning module, was given for their second online learning activities. A post-test was administered to see how it contributed to their overall writing skills. It turned out that CE mastery under e-learning special instruction did significantly improve their writing skills. They become more confident in writing academic texts. It is highly recommended that CE be taught as an integral part of a writing course.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran Elektronik Berbasis E-Learning Dengan Aplikasi Edmodo Dalam Mata Pelajaran Dasar Listrik dan Elektronika Kelas X Teknik Instalasi Tenaga Listrik di SMK Negeri 34 Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Yusuf Fadhilah ◽  
Mochammad Djaohar ◽  
Aris Sunawar
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Electrical Materials

ABSTRACT This research and development is to determine the feasibility of instructional media and produce electronic learning modules based on e-learning with Edmodo applications in Basic Electric and Electronic subjects as learning support media. This research was held in SMK Negeri 34 Jakarta with a sample of 34 people using the Research and Development (R&D) research method with the ADDIE development model which only reached the Implementation stage. The research instrument used a questionnaire as an assessment sheet given to material experts, instructional media experts, and students. Data obtained through testing in the form of pre-test, post-test, and questionnaires are processed qualitative and quantitative. The results of this study indicate: 1) Analysis, the results of the needs analysis require learning support media for the learning support process, and the results of the competency analysis that the subjects of Basic Electricity and Electronics are suitable for use in research. 2) Design, the results of learning pattern design resulting the conducting research and the result of module making producing 11 different modules in odd semester of Basic Electricity and Electronics subject. 3) Development, produce learning media in the form of e-learning based electronic learning modules with edmodo applications in Basic Electric and Electronics subjects that have met the very feasible criteria with the results obtained: 1. Material expert assessment gets a percentage of 93.75% (Very Feasible); 2. Assessment of instructional media experts get a percentage of 71.25% (Feasible). 4) Implementation, trial use of the product to get a percentage of product eligibility to get a percentage value of 84% (Very Feasible) and produce test scores in the form of pre-test and post-test as follows: The results of the experimental class assessment, obtained the average total value of the electrical materials section in the pre-test 37 and post-test 70, while from the sub-section of the electric current circuit, the average value of the total pre-test is 40 and the post-test is 75. In the control class assessment results, obtained the average total value of the electrical materials section in the pre-test of 45 and post-test of 56, while from the direct current electric section subsection the total average value at the pre-test is 54 and the post-test is 68. Based on these results, the development of this study is very feasible to be used as a learning support media that provides a significant increase in value in the experimental class. ABSTRAK Penelitian dan pengembangan ini untuk mengetahui kelayakan media pembelajaran dan menghasilkan modul pembelajaran elektronik berbasis e-learning dengan aplikasi edmodo dalam mata Dasar Listrik dan Elektronika sebagai media penunjang pembelajaran. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMK Negeri 34 Jakarta dengan jumlah sampel 34 orang menggunakan metode penelitian Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan ADDIE yang hanya sampai tahap Implementasi. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket sebagai lembar penilaian yang diberikan kepada ahli materi, ahli media pembelajaran, dan peserta didik. Data didapat melalui pengujian berupa pre-test dan post-test serta angket yang diolah secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan: 1) Analysis, hasil dari analisis kebutuhan membutuhkan media pendukung pembelajaran untuk proses penunjang pembelajaran, dan hasil dari analisis kompetensi bahwa mata pelajaran Dasar Listrik dan Elektronika sesuai digunakan dalam penelitian. 2) Design, hasil perancangan pola pembelajaran menghasilkan proses pelaksanaan penelitian dan hasil penyusunan modul menghasilkan 11 modul berbeda dalam semester ganjil mata pelajaran Dasar Listrik dan Elektronika. 3) Development, menghasilkan media pembelajaran berupa modul pembelajaran elektronik berbasis e-learning dengan aplikasi edmodo dalam mata pelajaran Dasar Listrik dan Elektronika yang telah memenuhi kriteria sangat layak dengan hasil yang didapat: 1. Penilaian ahli materi mendapatkan nilai persentase sebesar 93,75% (Sangat Layak); 2. Penilaian ahli media pembelajaran mendapat nilai persentase sebesar 71,25% (Layak). 4) Implementation, uji coba pemakaian produk untuk mendapatkan hasil persentase kelayakan produk memperoleh nilai persentase sebesar 84% (Sangat Layak) dan menghasilkan nilai dari pengujian berupa pre-test dan post-test sebagai berikut: Hasil penilaian kelas eksperimen, memperoleh nilai rata-rata total dari subbab bahan-bahan listrik pada pre-test sebesar 37 dan post-test sebesar 70. Sedangkan dari subbab rangkaian listrik arus searah memperoleh nilai rata-rata total pada pre-test sebesar 40 dan post-test sebesar 75. Pada hasil penilaian kelas kontrol, memperoleh nilai rata-rata total dari subbab bahan-bahan listrik pada pre-test sebesar 45 dan post-test sebesar 56. Sedangkan dari subbab rangkaian listrik arus searah memperoleh nilai rata-rata total pada pre-test sebesar 54 dan post-test sebesar 68. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, pengembangan pada penelitian ini sangat layak digunakan sebagai media penunjang pembelajaran yang memberikan peningkatan nilai yang signifikan pada kelas eksperimen.

scholarly journals BLENDED LEARNING AS A METHOD FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN DERMATOTHERAPY: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Sri Linuwih Menaldi ◽  
Hanny Nilasari ◽  
Githa Rahmayunita ◽  
Siti Farida ◽  
Nanda L. Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning

Background: Dermatotherapy is an important topic in Dermatology and Venereology module. The time allocated for dermatotherapy topic is limited, so that the development of learning method is needed to achieve the learning objectives. Blended learning is a combination of e-learning and face to face lecture session. This method is often used when there is less time available for lecturing and limited number of teachers. This learning method is expected to be more effective and efficient for the students and also the teachers. This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of blended learning method used in dermatotherapy topic, and to identify the obstacle of using this method. Methods: This study is a cross sectional study, using quantitative and qualitative approach, involving 22 fifth-year medical students of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia who enrolled in dermatology and venereology module. We collected data from questionnaire, pre and post-test, and feedback from the students. Comparison of pre-test and post-test results were analysed using paired T test, and followed by bivariate test of students’ characteristic, gadget usage and e-learning activities associated with the increased post-test score.Results: An increased in post-test score was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Approximately 95,4% of students passed the final exam on the dermatotherapy subject. Bivariate analysis revealed that the number of gadgets owned, digital usage and e- learning activities did not have a significant effect on the post-test score. Based on the students’ feedback, blended learning had a positive impact on helping their learning process; however, the materials of e-learning must be interactive, informative and comprehensive. Face-to-face lecture is still an important component in learning hence it is irreplaceable. Conclusion: Blended learning is an effective method of learning and should be considered if there is limitation of lecture time and number of teachers available. By using this method, medical students are more flexible in their study and it can be adjusted to their own learning style hence heling them understand better. Further development and improvement are needed for this method as to achieve the learning objectives.  Keywords: blended learning, dermatotherapy, medical students

Factors affecting students’ engagement with online content in blended learning

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1500-1515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alka Dwivedi ◽  
Prasoom Dwivedi ◽  
Samo Bobek ◽  
Simona Sternad Zabukovšek
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Online Content ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning

PurposeIncreasing use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education has, along with other consequences, shifted the context from teacher-centric to student-centric. These changes pose fresh challenges to the prevalent education systems all over the world, which already have fallen short of the expectations. The purpose of this study is to show that e-learning is not only about ICT following a holistic approach to learning which embeds systemic approach and learning loops but also about students and teacher’s actions in ICT-enabled learning environment. This study investigates the importance of engagement of students and teachers in blended learning with a focus on factors which affect this engagement.Design/methodology/approachBased on systems theory and socio-technological approach to e-learning, the paper documents an experiment which was carried out in a higher education institution. Postgraduate students of one course were divided into two groups. Instructor of the first group was not required to engage with the online content and had to deliver his course in a traditional face-to-face format. Instructor of the second group continuously spent time on the learning management system (LMS), developing more content, participating in online discussions and responding to students. LMS tracked the online activity of both the instructors, and semi-structured interviews of students were conducted.FindingsBased on behaviour of 152 students of a postgraduate programme, students’ time spent online is directly proportional to the instructor’s online time, promptness of instructor’s response to online activities queries of students increased student engagement, the students’ engagement increases if the online content is related to the syllabus but engagement is not the same as the face-to-face lectures in the class.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was conducted in India and is based on the behaviour of instructors and students in India. It was focussed on engagement issues of blended learning, while other issues of blended learning have not been in the focus of the research.Practical implicationsThe research is important for the practice of higher education, and the result of the study can be taken into consideration while developing online courses for students enrolled in higher education.Social implicationsIf higher education institutions take a strategic decision to use ICT in e-learning, engagements of participants and factors affecting engagement are crucial for the better quality of education. In such a way, blended learning fulfils requirements of a holistic approach to learning.Originality/valueDespite the fact that e-learning as a way to deliver academic content has been extensively researched, there are not many studies focussed on engagement issues in blended learning, and even fewer studies have been conducted in an experimental way which allow in-depth research.

scholarly journals Effect of the Flipped Classroom and Gamification Methods in the Development of a Didactic Unit on Healthy Habits and Diet in Primary Education

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerardo Gómez-García ◽  
José Antonio Marín-Marín ◽  
José-María Romero-Rodríguez ◽  
Magdalena Ramos Navas-Parejo ◽  
Carmen Rodríguez Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Student Today ◽  
Teaching Learning

Currently, there are several methodological models that have broken into different disciplines of knowledge with the aim of making the teaching/learning process more dynamic, active and participatory for students. This is the case of Flipped Classroom, which is based on a mixed approach between e-learning and face-to-face teaching, as well as gamification, which bases its didactic principles on the recreational components of the games. Within this context, the aim of this research is to observe what effect the application of Flipped Classroom and gamification has in the development of motivation, autonomy and self-regulation towards learning through a didactic unit on healthy habits and diet in 202 students of 6th grade of Primary School from four different schools (public and state-subsidized) in the city of Granada (Spain). For this purpose, a methodological design was used with pre-test and post-test to check the effects of the experience on the students. The findings obtained showed that the application of these methods promoted an increase in students’ motivation, as well as in their autonomy and self-regulation when facing the contents of the subject. For this reason, it is advocated that there is a need to continue promoting a quality and innovative educational practice according to the figure of the student today.

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