scholarly journals The implementation and embedding of digital skills and digital literacy into the curriculum considering the Covid-19 pandemic and the new SQE

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Matthew Carl ◽  
Louise Worsfold
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Incremental Learning ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Learning Journey ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Student Cohorts ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Online Skills ◽  
The University

This paper focuses on the introduction of a new model of digital teaching and resource provision for the University of Law (ULaw) Library Service, during the Covid-19 pandemic. It details the processes and steps we took to achieve the three core aims of: a new mode of online skills delivery, the creation of self-directed, independent learners in the various student cohorts at the university and the creation of a flexible self-assessment platform to provide an incremental learning journey for both students and staff. This paper also highlights some of the challenges and difficulties we faced, arising from a project of this size and nature.

scholarly journals PROPUESTA DE CREACION DE UN CENTRO DE ATENCION INTEGRAL AL ESTUDIANTE DE LA UNED (CEATIE). PROPOSAL TO CREATE AN INTEGRAL ATTENTION CENTER FOR THE STUDENT OF THE UNED (CEATIE)

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 205-222
Author(s):  
Ariana Gabriela Acón-Matamoros ◽  
Javier Cox-Alvarado
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Quality Feedback ◽  
Higher Education Quality ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The University ◽  
Sistemas De Informacion

Se detalla una propuesta para la creación de un centro de atención integral al estudiante de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), que reúna los componentes administrativos y tecnológicos, enfocados en atención al cliente, para brindar una respuesta de calidad a los estudiantes.La importancia de la creación del centro de atención integral al estudiante se describe en el desarrollo de esta investigación, y los beneficios inmediatos para los estudiantes y la universidad.A su vez una mejora en el servicio que se presta al estudiantado, representa el mejoramiento continuo, repercute en la calidad de la educación superior que brinda la universidad a sus estudiantes, apoyado por los sistemas de información con los que se cuenta y los procesos de autoevaluación y acreditación de la UNED.Palabras clave: atención integral, servicio al estudiante, calidad en los servicios, calidad en la educación superior.AbstractA proposal for the creation of the student integral attention for the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), satisfying the administrative and technological components, focused on customer service to provide quality feedback to students is detailed.The importance of the creation of the student integral attention is described on this research and the immediate benefits for students and the university.At the same time an improvement in the service provided to students, represents the continuous improvement and makes an impact in the quality of higher education that the university provides to its students, supported by the information systems that already exists and the self-assessment and accreditation process of the UNEDKeywords: integral attention, student services, services quality, higher education quality.

How Do Learners Perceive and Evaluate Their Digital Skills?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Černochová ◽  
Hana Voňková ◽  
Jiří Štípek ◽  
Petra Černá
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Digital Skills

Self-assessment is commonly used in educational research (PISA, ICILS, etc.) and in real-life situations (advertisement for a post on labour market, etc.). Research studies demonstrate that in mathematics some people either over- or underestimate their competence. A similar situation can be expected in self-assessment of ICT skills. The authors of this article introduce pilot research carried out among Bachelors student teachers aimed at identifying key factors (economic, cultural, social, and personal) that may influence how young people perceive their digital literacy and knowledge.

scholarly journals Collaboration and Change within Library & University Collections: Perspectives from the University of Edinburgh

ABI-Technik ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-356
Author(s):  
Kirsty Lingstadt ◽  
Dominic Tate
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Workforce Planning ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Organic Change

AbstractKirsty Lingstadt and Dominic Tate discuss approaches to change, cooperation and collaboration within the University of Edinburgh’s library service. We consider organisational context, strategy development, digital skills, equality, diversity & inclusion, the impact of COVID-19 and workforce planning. We discuss planned and organic change and provide short case studies reflecting on recent experiences of changes to the library’s organisation and services, and the importance of cooperation and collaboration with the aim of developing and improving library services.

scholarly journals The Archive and the Digital Age: Field Notes from the Pedagogical Front

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (35) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Irena R. Makaryk ◽  
Ann Hemingway
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Print Material ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The University ◽  
Personal Understanding ◽  
Learning Laboratories

The digital environment in which the humanities are now firmly immersed has opened the door to innovative ways for students to interact with traditional formats such as archival and print material, and to develop a deep and personal understanding of topics and issues. Libraries, museums and archives are in the unique position of facilitating the creation of digital initiatives in the classroom by offering up their collections as “learning laboratories,” and by sharing their expertise in technology, information, and digital literacy as well as data management. Through active collaboration with course instructors, they can build bridges between their collections and the digital skills students need in order to embrace the new learning paradigm and to help lead them into the future. This paper outlines an archival-digital pilot launched in 2015 at the University of Ottawa, Canada. It situates the project in its historical context; details its early and subsequent iterations; and surveys the assumptions, challenges, surprises, and pleasures of introducing students to archival sources and to acquiring digital skills.

How Do Learners Perceive and Evaluate Their Digital Skills?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1453-1464
Author(s):  
Miroslava Černochová ◽  
Hana Voňková ◽  
Jiří Štípek ◽  
Petra Černá
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Digital Skills

Self-assessment is commonly used in educational research (PISA, ICILS, etc.) and in real-life situations (advertisement for a post on labour market, etc.). Research studies demonstrate that in mathematics some people either over- or underestimate their competence. A similar situation can be expected in self-assessment of ICT skills. The authors of this article introduce pilot research carried out among Bachelors student teachers aimed at identifying key factors (economic, cultural, social, and personal) that may influence how young people perceive their digital literacy and knowledge.

scholarly journals EMPLOYERS DEMANDS ON E-SKILLS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL ECONOMY

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 146-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarína Gašová ◽  
Tomáš Mišík ◽  
Zuzana Štofková
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The People ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
The University

The digital era is a society- and worldwide affair culminating in change in every sphere of people’s lives and life. The people of the Slovak Republic are not exempt. Modern trends that determine employers’ demands for digital literacy include the Digital Single Market, Industry 4.0, automation, and digitalization. The potential for usability of digital technologies depends on whether people can perceive their benefits, know how to handle them, and use them in practice. One of the prerequisites for an individual in the ‘information society’ or the ‘knowledge society’ is the acquiring, renewing and deepening of digital skills. Universities augment these processes. This paper analyses the primary sources of acquiring digital skills nationally and compares the digital skills of students from the University of Žilina. The proficient use of information and communications technology for problem solving, teamwork, and communication is the most required skill by employers. This study’s survey results suggest that the education system does not sufficiently reflect the current demands of a rapidly changing labor market. Also, the education system does not meet students’ expectations for e-skills acquired during their study and this result should be a matter of forthcoming discussions.

scholarly journals An Innovative Approach to Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okan Pala
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
The University

Solutions to sustainable development (SD) challenges are complex and context-specific. Ozyegin University (OzU) created a structure to manage all its sustainability endeavours aligned with these two facts. To this end, OzU first understood the priorities of Turkey to achieve SD in terms of SDGs.  Subsequently, the university conducted a self-assessment to determine the SDGs that it is most competent at.  By combining these two analyses, OzU determined the areas in which it can have the highest impact in the SD of Turkey. In conducting these analyses, a holistic approach was adopted, to consider the interconnectedness of the SDGs. The tools of the network analysis were employed to address the intertwined relationships among the SDGs. The analysis revealed four domains which led to the creation of four Sustainability Clusters. The clusters are positioned under the newly established Sustainability Platform managing and combining all the sustainability endeavors in relation with both these domains and otherwise. In this paper, the creation of processes of Sustainability Platform and Sustainability Clusters the structures which aim to contribute to the SD of Turkey will be elaborated.  Practical insights will be developed based on this structure

scholarly journals Senior Digital Up-Skilling – Erasmus Plus Programme Project Dial Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-92
Author(s):  
Iveta Cirule ◽  
Monta Balta ◽  
Irena Komarova ◽  
Ina Gudele
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Intergenerational Learning ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Survey Results

Abstract Research purpose. With the current and progressive ageing of the population globally, in Europe over the past three decades, the urgency of creating a specific theoretical and educational model for older adults, in which the professional purpose is not the most important, is rising. Senior digital up-skilling is one of the pathways to widen the horizon of senior citizens (aged 55 plus) to be socially included in both society and labour market. The research article reveals the results of the project ‘Digital Acquisition through Intergenerational Learning’ (DIAL No. 2017-1-LV01-KA204-035455, Erasmus Plus programme) senior survey on training needs of digital skills from Latvia. Design/Methodology/Approach. The research was carried out based on a quantitative survey conducted in four project partner countries in 2018, totally reaching out 1003 respondents. The sample of Latvia represents 236 adult learners, aged 55 plus. The survey was conducted based on two main scales: ‘skill self-assessment and study needs’ and four subscales ‘computer essentials, communication and collaboration, hardware and Internet’. The main aim of the research was to estimate digital literacy level among senior citizens in project countries and develop training and teaching materials for adult learners and teachers based on survey results. Findings. The main finding reveals the senior digital skill self-assessment and study needs. The majority of respondents revealed that they lack skills of communication in social media; at the same time they are willing to learn how to use Facebook and Viber, but they are not interested to use WhatsApp and Twitter for communication purposes with friends and family. The respondents are interested in apprehending video skills via mobile phones and e-governance service tools. These are only some findings out of almost 70 survey statements. Originality/Value/Practical implications. The training materials in five languages (English, Latvian, Portuguese, Turkish and Greek) were developed based on the senior digital skills self-assessment and study needs survey. This is a practical intellectual output and value of the project DIAL – creation of innovative teaching materials for senior digital up-skilling.

Outcomes: Promoting Reflective Practice Using Performance Indicator Questionnaires

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Pat McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Clinical Practicum ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Traditional Performance ◽  
The University

This article details the process of self-reflection applied to the use of traditional performance indicator questionnaires. The study followed eight speech-language pathology graduate students enrolled in clinical practicum in the university, school, and healthcare settings over a period of two semesters. Results indicated when reflection was focused on students' own clinical skills, modifications to practice were implemented. Results further concluded self-assessment using performance indicators paired with written reflections can be a viable form of instruction in clinical education.

Native Americans and the Third World Strike at UC Berkeley

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
LaNada War Jack
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Native Americans ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Third World ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The Third World ◽  
The University

The author reflects on her personal experience as a Native American at UC Berkeley in the 1960s as well as on her activism and important leadership roles in the 1969 Third World Liberation Front student strike, which had as its goal the creation of an interdisciplinary Third World College at the university.

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