scholarly journals Teleconference in support of distance learning: Views of educators

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Panagiotakopoulos ◽  
T. Tsiatsos ◽  
Antonis Lionarakis ◽  
Nikolaos Tzanakos
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Network Resources ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

In this study we recorded the views of the educators that use teleconference as an educational medium to support distance learning. The data were collected using the semi-structured interview and the results showed that teleconferencing could be a strong complementary tool to support flexible learning as well as distance education, by enhancing the interaction among learners. All the interviewees consider teleconference as a "helpful assistant" in the educational process and suggested that the educators should be well prepared before the tele-lecture, as well as prepare and guide the learners in order to conduct a smooth teleconferencing session. From the interviews, several advantages and disadvantages of the teleconference’s use as an educational tool emerged. The main advantages consist of the independence of spaceand time while conducting learning sessions, the easy access to and sharing of educational content, the interaction between educator and learners as well as among the learners and the reduced transportations along with time saving. On the other hand, some important disadvantages refer to the participants being unfamiliar with technology, lack of technological support, limited network resources causing disconnections and adding stress to participants, the uncertainty of the participantsregarding the effectiveness of teleconference in education and the lack of face-to-face communication.

scholarly journals Teleconference in support of distance learning: Views of educators

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
C. Panagiotakopoulos ◽  
T. Tsiatsos ◽  
A. Lionarakis ◽  
N. Tzanakos
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Network Resources ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML /> <o:AllowPNG /> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: .25pt; text-align: justify; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">In this study we recorded the views of the educators that use teleconference as an educational medium to support distance learning. The data were collected using the semi-structured interview and the results showed that teleconferencing could be a strong complementary tool to support flexible learning as well as distance education, by enhancing the interaction among learners. All the interviewees consider teleconference as a "helpful assistant" in the educational process and suggested that the educators should be well prepared before the tele-lecture, as well as prepare and guide the learners in order to conduct a smooth teleconferencing session. From the interviews, several advantages and disadvantages of the teleconference&rsquo;s use as an educational tool emerged. The main advantages consist of the independence of space and time while conducting learning sessions, the easy access to and sharing of educational content, the interaction between educator and learners as well as among the learners and the reduced transportations along with time saving. On the other hand, some important disadvantages refer to the participants being unfamiliar with technology, lack of technological support, limited network resources causing disconnections and adding stress to participants, the uncertainty of the participants regarding the effectiveness of teleconference in education and the lack of face-to-face communication.</span></p>

scholarly journals Digital and Technological Support of Distance Learning at Universities under COVID-19 (Case of Ukraine)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-613
Author(s):  
Hlib Polianovskyi ◽  
Tetiana Zatonatska ◽  
Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi ◽  
Ihor Liutyi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The World ◽  
National University

The crisis of COVID-19 and the lockdowns announced in all countries of the world in early 2020 affected all people and areas of the economy, including education. In this regard, universities around the world were quickly forced to transform the educational process into a distance format. Thus, the article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning and teaching for students, as well as the peculiarities of the response of universities to actual challenge. The article presents the results of scientific-theoretical and applied research on the problem of providing distance learning at a high-quality level. The authors used the case of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which was one of the first in Ukraine in 2020 to introduce a powerful distance educational platform “KNU Online”. The scientific novelty of the study is that the authors analysed the current state of higher education in a pandemic and made a forecast of possible changes in the market of educational services using ICT. In addition, in the period of turbulence, the processes are analysed, when free economic zones are actively inclined to find innovative ways to increase their own level of competition and provide educational services on quality and continuous basis. It is proposed to use the case “KNU Online” as a good practice to obtain all the necessary range of educational services in the most accessible and convenient way.

scholarly journals Distance Learning in Greece during Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p69
Author(s):  
Apostolou George ◽  
Papatsimpas Achilleas ◽  
Gounas Athanasios ◽  
Gkouna Ourania
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Hypothesis Tests ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Future ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Restrictive Measures

The purpose of this study is to investigate the reaction of Greeks to this new educational reality due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Since the first restrictive measures were implemented in March 2020in Greece, distance learning has become a dynamic part of people’s daily lives with the prospect of remain in gas such in the future. A total of N=170 students, parents, teachers, civil servants, private sector employees who were involved in the distance learning process either as instructors or as students in the period of Covid-19 pandemic in Greece, were selected with the use of snowball sampling. A questionnaire using demographic and satisfaction related variables was completed by the respondents, namely citizens across Greece, based on a Likert scale questionnaire which is a useful and multidimensional instrument, to assess satisfaction within the time frame from July 7, 2020 to October 20, 2020; the period when there occurred a loosening in the restrictive measures between the two lockdowns in Greece. It was investigated how the demographic factors, specifically gender, age, occupation, and place of residence, influence the attitude of the respondents towards synchronous and asynchronous distance learning as well as their intention to continue using online education services in the future after the lifting of the restrictive measures. Additionally, the customers’ preferences concerning the most enjoyable distance learning experience were examined, so that they will be available to the distance learning program designers. Descriptive statistical analysis and non-parametric statistical hypothesis tests were conducted in SPSS and R. Most of the respondents had not participated in online courses before the Covid-19 outbreak, 46 % did participate in e-learning courses before the Covid-19 lockdown while 54 % did not and 34.1% respondents prefer face-to-face learning, while 15.9% prefer e-learning. Also, 50% respondents prefer a combination of face-to-face learning and e-learning. Hypothesis tests showed that there are statistically significant differences between users’ preferences as well as regarding their demographic characteristics. Undergraduate and postgraduate university students continue to participate in online learning courses and are willing to invest financial resources and time in this new educational process (?2(4)=10.440, p=0.034), unlike high school students who prefer face-to-face learning (p=0.042). The present study will lead to practical implications, such as the formation of e-learning programs which aim for the best user experience and the best learning outcomes. Also, private educational organizations can include the results in the key elements to implementing a strategic marketing mix.

scholarly journals Learning with the use of distance learning technologies or what digital tools should a teacher possess?

2021 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 00032
Author(s):  
D.М. Voronin ◽  
A.V. Nechaev ◽  
E.G. Voronina
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Distance Learning Technologies

This work is devoted to the analysis of the digital tools that a modern teacher should possess to implement the educational process using distance learning technologies. Based on the conducted research, the main competencies that a teacher should have to conduct professional activities from the point of view of students were established. Digital tools are urgently needed to implement these competencies. In this paper, we will show our view on the algorithm for using digital tools in the educational process. A teacher should have a wide arsenal of digital tools: be able to use office programs, be able to search, to select, to analyze and to interpret information. To be able to create a teacher’s website, record digital audio and video content, to be able to place it for easy access for students, and, of course, be able to use the University’s learning management system.

scholarly journals Using volume of concept in the class environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Salih Gülen
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Small Proportion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Quantitative Aspect ◽  
Qualitative Aspect ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Class Environment ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

One of the tools that indicate the relationship between concepts is the volume of concept. Volume of concept is displayed that the relations between the concepts of the subject are exhibited in a meaningful harmonious and circular manner in a certain order. The purpose of this research; to be able to determine the usefulness volume of concept, from association tools of concept, in educational process. A mixed method was used in this study. Frequency and percentage values were calculated using comparative samples in the quantitative aspect of the study. In the qualitative aspect of work was used structured interview form, face to face interviews which were identified to code-categories and analyzed the data. As a result of the work, students had difficulty in drawing the volume of concept but they had expressed that the volume of concept was clearer. Moreover, it was determined that the rate of preference volume of concept during the exam was low. It can be said that use of the ready-made form of the volume of concept was increases although a small proportion of students prefer concept volume when presented in the same way with another tools. Various suggestions have been made as a result of the research.

Features of postgraduate distance learning in «Orthodontics» specialty

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
L. V. Smaglyuk ◽  
◽  
A. M. Belous ◽  
A. E. Karasyunok ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Distance learning is the process of acquiring knowledge, abilities, skills and methods of human cognitive activity, it occurs mainly through the indirect interaction of participants in the educational process distant from each other in a specialized environment, it functions on the basis of modern psychological, pedagogical and information and communication technologies. In today’s world, distance learning is a must. This was shown by the existing COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of our work was to present teaching methods at the Department of Orthodontics of the Ukrainian Medical Dental Academy and to determine the advantages and disadvantages of distance education. To present theoretical and practically oriented content, organize independent work and control knowledge during quarantine, the possibilities of distance learning were used using the Google Classroom web service and using the ZOOM platform, Google-meet, which made it possible to use video, photographic materials, tables, control and diagnostic models, panoramic and other images, orthodontic appliances, orthodontic instruments. Distance learning technology is flexible than traditional. This is its advantage. It is aimed at those who study, creates a comfortable environment for the applicant for higher education to master the material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Distance learning allows you to move away from the traditional system of teaching educational material. However, this teaching methodology requires a high level of teacher training. The teacher must have modern pedagogical and information technologies and be psychologically ready to work with applicants for education in a new educational and cognitive environment. The distance form of education must correspond to the methods of teaching in higher medical school. So, the material and technical clinical base of the Department of Orthodontics of the UMCA allows you to provide high-quality online training. But the spread of COVID-19 leads to day-to-day changes in all spheres of life, including healthcare, and the education system.

Key Factors for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Blended E-Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 410-437
Author(s):  
Maria Pavlis-Korres
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Outcome ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Scientific Staff ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Program Content

The chapter focuses on the main factors, which should be met in order to maximize the effectiveness of a blended e-learning program for adult learners. The factors discussed in this chapter are derived from the perspectives of the learners, scientific staff, administrative staff, and the technical staff engaged in the distance learning process. Specifically, these factors have emerged through the internal evaluation of a national program, Design and Implementation of Distance Learning Programs, implemented in Greece via the Distance Adult Education Center for Lifelong Learning. Findings on the strengths and weaknesses of the program as well as suggestions for implementation of future related programs are also discussed in the chapter. The findings indicate that harmonization of program content and the educational process with the principles of adult education both in face-to-face and online environment has a positive effect on the educational outcome of the program. In addition, the appropriate use of the communication tools in the Learning Management System (LMS) is very important for the effectiveness of the program.

A Close Look at Online Collaboration

2010 ◽  
pp. 212-233
Author(s):  
Kris M. Markman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Virtual Team ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Analytic Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Team Meetings ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Synchronous Chat

This chapter employs a conversation analytic approach to the study of group interaction in synchronous chat. Chat has been used in educational settings as an adjunct to traditional face-to-face classes and as part of distance learning. This case study examines how chat was used for virtual team meetings by specifically focusing on the structural features of chat conversation as they relate to various aspects of online teamwork. Chat conversations are characterized by disrupted turn adjacency and multiple conversational threads, requiring participants to adapt different strategies to maintain coherence. The advantages and disadvantages of using chat for group work are discussed, and suggestions for implementing chat in education settings are presented.

Effectiveness of teaching aided by distance learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Molga ◽  
Paweł Golec
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
E Learning

In the information society conditions and social needs are constantly changing. The development of information technology together with the new methods of gathering and distributing information that have been generated open the way to alternative forms of education in knowledge society. Intensive development of distance education is a response to changes caused by the escalating pace of innovation in many areas of social and economic life. Computers and the Internet are replacing the previous model of traditional education. The development of technology has contributed to the search of mobile forms of learning, or e-learning. E-learning allows you to fill gaps in the traditional teaching. Modern techniques allow you to find previously unknown solutions that can be used to streamline the process of distance learning. Both traditional education and the world of business treat e-learning as an effective tool that supports science. The convenient application of this tool, the opportunity to individually decide about the time devoted to studying, low costs and easy access speak for applying e-learning as an educational method. This article attempts to present the role of the Internet in the educational process. The aim of the paper was to show the influence of e-learning on raising the efficiency of education.

scholarly journals LMS MOODLE USE EXPERIENCE DURING DISTANCE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (192) ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Тatiana Melnyk ◽  
◽  
Halyna Volchkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

High competition in the educational service market and the necessity to provide advanced level of quality in training of specialists require introducing into traditional educational form a new format based on information technologies and interactive methods of educational process by research and educational staff of higher education institution. The specific of MOODLE using for distance learning during the quarantine COVID-19 is considered and its advantages and disadvantages for training management and administration specialists are discussed in the article. The questionnaire which was carried out by authors among students of the Accounting and Finance Faculty of the Centralukrainian National Technical University in terms of their attitude about LMS MOODLE use for distance training during spring semester of 2019–2020 academic year students shows the next results: Most of the students had a positive attitude to distance learning – 48,3 %, negative – 34,5 %, neutral – 17,2 %. From students prospective the main advantages were the opportunity to study and work at the same time (32.4 %) to plan more flexible study schedule (29.7 %). Existence of such negative situation as wish to cheat while performing tests and tasks in MOODLE. Difficulties for lecturers to control stand-alone basis tests and tasks performance by students. The main problem was the independent study of lectures and practical tasks by students without teachers’ support. To improve the effectiveness of training asynchronous Moodle or Google Classroom platforms and learning sessions in Zoom, Meet, Skype, etc should be combined. This approach allows visualizing educational material with presentations and simplifying training materials by students, as well as expanding opportunities for students with special educational needs to obtain professions in management and administration.

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