Rethinking teacher training: Covid-19 and the rise of e-learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 207-217
Author(s):  
Rebecca Soler Costa ◽  
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Pablo Lafarga Ostáriz ◽  

He Covid-19 pandemic has caused an exponential change in the educational environment. The impact of epidemiological situation has been so powerful, that it can be considered that a new paradigm has been born based on semi-presence as new didactic normality. We witness the new and accelerated context where Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have acquired a greater role than they used to ever have. Under this new perspective, which also involves a strong reflection on the teaching-learning processes, a review of existing technological resources and their functionality at present is proposed. Taking all of this into consideration, during the beginning of the 21st century the technological advances in the field of education have been significant. Management platforms, resources on the Internet, or other media and simultaneous interaction are some of the key tools in a world immersed in a rethinking that goes far beyond a classroom.

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Silvania Gabriela Herrera Martinez ◽  
William Wilfrido Suáres Ureña ◽  
María Fernanda Núñez López ◽  
Deysi Lucía Damián Tixi ◽  
Jazmin Estela Benites Mero

En este artículo se reflexiona desde el punto de vista conceptual, sobre la influencia que las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) y el impacto que éstas han generado en los procesos de enseñanza/aprendizaje. La educación superior en Colombia ha venido transformándose en las recientes décadas, con miras a responder de manera decidida a los requerimientos de una sociedad renovada, que busca contar con profesionales más hábiles, que gestionen eficientemente procesos administrativos y académicos en Instituciones de Educación Superior en estos tiempos de globalización económica. La metodología utilizada en este estudio se enmarca en la revisión documental de investigaciones y publicaciones efectuadas en los últimos diez años. Los resultados apuntan a que las TIC han aportado considerablemente a diferentes aspectos neurálgicos, en el contexto educativo y que las aplicaciones en los procesos pedagógicos son cada vez mayores. This article reflects from the conceptual point of view, on the influence that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the impact they have generated in the teaching / learning processes. Higher education in Colombia has been transforming in recent decades, with a view to responding decisively to the requirements of a renewed society, which seeks to have more skilled professionals, who efficiently manage administrative and academic processes in Higher Education Institutions in these times of economic globalization. The methodology used in this study is part of the documentary review of research and publications carried out in the last ten years. The results suggest that ICTs have contributed considerably to different neuralgic aspects in the educational context and that the applications in pedagogical processes are increasing.


PRIMO ASPECTU ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Elena A. GORBASHKO ◽  
Natalia Sh. VATOLKINA

Digital transformation of society and economy led to the rapid spread of information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education, which became a new driver of development for global education and for the emergence of the phenomena of e-learning and blended learning, introduction of new types of educational resources, and increased diversity of information and communication technologies in higher education, which also led to a rise in the number of publications in this field. The article considers the essence and offers a classification of technical tools of e-learning. The authors conducted a comparative analysis of approaches to the formation of models of quality of electronic services and information technologies, as well as specific models of e-learning quality. This allowed the authors to propose a model of e-learning quality and determine the set of consumer properties of e-learning technology. The reported study was funded by RFBR, project number 20-010-00571 "The Impact of Digital Transformation on Improving the Quality and Innovation of Services".


Author(s):  
Nomvula J. Ndhlovu ◽  
Leila Goosen

The purpose of this study was answering questions regarding the impact of effectively using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in classrooms on re-envisioning and restructuring e-learning through engagement with schools in underprivileged communities. Its importance is justified regarding positioning disrupted pupils' education towards the development agenda in South Africa. It draws on the latest findings and is located within relevant conceptual/theoretical frameworks on ICTs for teaching and learning. In quantitative aspects of the research design, issues of reliability and validity were considered, while in qualitative aspects, issues of dependability and interpretation were important. Results presented showed that laptops, smartboards, projectors, cell phones, desktops, printers, and iPads were used effectively in classrooms. A discussion of the results suggests solutions and making recommendations that are applicable and useful. In conclusion, ICTs had a positive impact on pupils' education, by helping them to concentrate and understand difficult concepts.


Author(s):  
Thaís Tenório ◽  
Fabiana Aparecida Rodrigues ◽  
Juliana Alcova Silva ◽  
Marcos Cesar Cantini ◽  
Maria Alice Venturi ◽  
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A educação a distância contemporânea depende de tecnologias de informação e comunicação baseadas na internet. A partir delas, o educador conduz o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, promove a autonomia do aluno e estimula a colaboração entre cursistas. Assim, é interessante conhecer quais são as principais ferramentas usadas na educação a distância dentro e fora de ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem. Neste estudo de caso qualitativo, o objetivo foi identificar as ferramentas utilizadas, em cursos de formação continuada de professores, oferecidos por duas instituições brasileiras. O escopo teórico, ao realizar a pesquisa, foi conhecer as ferramentas usadas na atividade tutorial, em diferentes momentos de ensino-aprendizagem – interação, acompanhamento e avaliação. Para isso, as percepções de 88 tutores a distância foram obtidas por questionário on-line. O trabalho justifica-se pela necessidade contínua de fornecer ao leitor dados recentes sobre o emprego das tecnologias na educação a distância, o que possibilita reconhecer a evolução do uso delas. Diversas ferramentas, de dentro e fora do ambiente virtual, eram usadas pelos tutores em suas atividades. A interação entre tutor e cursista, tão importante nessa modalidade, em geral, ocorria por fórum ou mensagem. Para acompanhamento, notas e relatórios eram mais empregados. Já fórum e tarefas eram as principais tecnologias usadas na avaliação. Ao comparar os resultados obtidos com o de outros estudos, no âmbito da amostra pesquisada, notou-se uma evolução lenta no emprego das tecnologias baseadas na internet, talvez, pelos tutores priorizarem as ferramentas tradicionais existentes no ambiente virtual.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância. Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Tutor.AbstractE-learning depends on information and communication technologies based on internet. The educator can use them to lead the teachinglearning process, promote student autonomy and encourage collaboration. So, knowing what the main e-learning tools are used in and out of virtual learning environments is interesting. In this qualitative case study, the aim was to identify the tools utilized in teacher’s training courses offered by two Brazilian institutions. The research theoretical scope was to know the tools used in the tutorial activity in different teaching-learning moments – interaction, monitoring and evaluation. Perceptions of 88 tutors were obtained by on-line questionnaire. This work is justified by the continuous need to provide recent data on the use of technologies in e-learning, which makes it possible to recognize the evolution in their use. Several internal and external virtual environment tools were used by tutors in their activities. The interaction between tutor and student, very important in e-learning, takes place through forum or message. Marks and reports were usually employed to student monitoring. The most common evaluation tools were forum and tasks. Comparing the work’s results with other studies, in the sample’s scope, there was little evolution in the use of internet-based technologies, perhaps by tutors prioritizing the traditional tools existing in the virtual environment.Keywords: E-learning. Information and communication technologies. Tutor.


2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Oksana S. Tovkanets

The article deals with the main strategic aspects of the development of information and communication technologies in the European higher education institutions. The Council of Europe documents on strategy issues have been analyzed. The ways of implementation of information and communication technologies at the national and international levels have been determined which will ensure the competitiveness of the knowledge and competences of prospective specialists who should contribute to innovation in order to successfully enter the European labor market. It has been emphasized that the basis of modern information environment of the University is the provision of all types of support (technical, software, informational, methodological, organizational) that promotes learners’ interaction, implementation of pedagogical technologies and algorithms for managing the educational process, preconditions for innovation and research activities. The strategic trends of ICT implementation in Slovenian universities have been defined: the development and testing of innovative pedagogical approaches, models and strategies of training; creation of ICT open platform, electronic content, services, pedagogical concepts and approaches, models of motivational mechanisms, cloud technologies in educational space, updating of educational network, creation of synergistic and interdisciplinary environment for partnership of all interested parties; ensuring a high level of digital competence and the use of ICTs within the entire education system; promoting the enhancement of the key competencies in general, higher education and adult education: the introduction of e-learning in higher education as a way of achieving the objectives of formal education, expanding e-learning in non-formal education; ensuring the efficiency of the ICT implementation strategy on the basis of regular measurement and evaluation, analysis of indicators of the impact of ICT on education at the national level, and its comparative analysis at the international level, ensuring the implementation of international standards of quality and comparability of ICT indicators in education.


EDMETIC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Francisco Flores Cuevas

Resumen:La presente investigación surge de un especial interés por conocer cuál es el Impacto de la Formación Pedagógica y el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación dentro del proceso enseñanza aprendizaje como propuesta para su profesionalización del docente de la Universidad Tecnológica de México Campus Sur, la cual se encuentra ubicada en Calzada Ermita Iztapalapa, Colonia Granjas Esmeralda de la Delegación Iztapalapa en la Ciudad de México.  El diseño de la investigación consiste en un estudio de caso único inclusivo, en el cual se combinan las características del diseño a partir de muestras.La solución metodológica, expresión del cumplimiento del objetivo, se presenta como principal componente en una propuesta metodológica de un curso para docentes en dos niveles: básico y avanzado, además de otra propuesta para el desarrollo de un programa instruccional en el que los profesores podrán elaborar sus propios cursos en línea.Palabras claves: Formación Pedagógica, Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación, Procesos de Enseñanza-aprendizaje. Abstract:The present research arises from a special interest to know what is the Impact of Pedagogical Training and the use of Information and Communication Technologies within the teaching learning process as a proposal for its professionalization of the teacher of the Technological University of Mexico Campus Sur, which is located in Calzada Ermita Iztapalapa, Colonia Esmeralda Farm of the Iztapalapa Delegation in Mexico City. The research design consists of a single inclusive case study, in which the characteristics of the design are combined from samples.The methodological solution, an expression of the fulfillment of the objective, is presented as the main component in a methodological proposal of a course for teachers at two levels: basic and advanced, as well as another proposal for the development of an instructional program in which teachers can elaborate their own online courses.KEY WORDS: Pedagogical Training, Information and Communication Technologies, Teaching-learning processes.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Dianna Ratnawati

Collaborative and sustainable actions carried out by a group of teachers/lecturers through lesson study with an information and communication technologies approach can meet the needs of the world of education in era 4.0. This study aims to analyze the impact of the application of lesson study in learning activities on the technical measurement on mechanical engineering students of the Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. The research method uses lesson research with a qualitative approach. The applied lesson study model adopts Saito et al. (2005), in which its implementation consists of 2 cycles, each cycle includes the stages of the plan, do, and see. The learning media used are a digital book, e-learning using Edmodo, Toyota 7k engine stand, handphone, cylinder block, clutch, differential, dial gauge, cylinder gauge, vernier caliper, and micrometer. The sample selected amounted to 30 students and involved two observers in each cycle. The results of this study indicate that the essence of lesson study has an impact on increasing student activity by 40% in cycle 1 and 34%  in cycle 2. The lesson study also has an effect on improving the quality of the lecturer’s evaluation on the students’ learning outcomesTindakan kolaboratif dan berkelanjutan yang dilakukan sekelompok guru/dosen melalui lesson study dengan pendekatan information and communication technologies dapat memenuhi kebutuhan dunia pendidikan di era 4.0. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak penerapan lesson study dalam kegiatan pembelajaran pengukuran teknik pada mahasiswa pendidikan teknik mesin Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan lesson research dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Model lesson study yang diterapkan mengadopsi dari Saito dkk (2005), dimana dalam pelaksanaannya terdiri dari 2 siklus dengan tahapan tiap siklusnya meliputi plan, do, dan see. Media pembelajaran yang digunakan adalah digital book, e-learning melalui edmodo, engine stand toyota 7k, handphone, blok silinder, kopling, gardan, dial gauge, cylinder gauge vernier celiper dan mikrometer. Sampel yang dipilih berjumlah 30 mahasiswa dengan melibatkan 2 observer pada tiap siklusnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa esensi lesson study berdampak pada peningkatan keaktifan siswa sebesar 40% pada siklus 1 dan meningkat 34% pada siklus 2, selain itu berdampak pada peningkatan kualitas evaluasi dosen terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa


2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-131
Author(s):  
Magdalena Šverc ◽  
Igor Pesek ◽  
Andrej Flogie

Since the methods of teaching and learning are currently changing, Slovenian society is challenged to respond. Ministries responsible for the development of the educational system encourage informatization of education by launching strategically oriented tenders. This research presents three such projects, which together propose guidelines on how to further develop the Slovenian educational system with an emphasis on the introduction of information and communication technologies into everyday life in Slovenian schools at all levels (teaching, learning, management, etc.). There are three main areas that are covered: (1) technical assistance and support, (2) development and deployment of e-learning materials and e-textbooks and (3) teacher training. Using these approaches it would be possible to achieve an increase in digital competences and a change in our pedagogical paradigm. Results show a better motivation, communication and improved teamwork among students. This is a consequence of changes in the way of thinking and teaching by both teachers and other school participants, especially the headmasters who put the student in the centre of activities. The whole process of school informatization depends on a coherent development of various fields. The focus is on a change of pedagogical paradigm and the consequential teacher and managerial staff training. Key words: e-competent school, e-competent teacher, e-textbooks, innovative 1:1 pedagogy.


Author(s):  
Mónica DELGADILLO ◽  
Norma RODRÍGUEZ ◽  
Sandra TORRES

The implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the educational area has generated a revolution in the existing teaching processes and methods, and nowadays more virtual platforms help to mediate the teaching-learning process (Rodríguez, 2010). These tools enable quickly and efficiently some processes such as communication, a calculation or program through automation. This document addresses the results of the research conducted to measure the impact of using a free page developed for English language learning at Universidad Tecnológica Fidel Velázquez. The study was descriptive: two groups were used to contrast the behavior when using the page developed by the Academic Body of Foreign Languages. A statistical record was kept and surveys were applied to know users opinion when employing it. The purpose of the page is to provide the internal and external community with specific content in English to strengthen vocabulary and recognize the usefulness of a second language in their area of professional performance.


Author(s):  
Amy Ooi Wong ◽  
Karin Sixl-Daniell

<p><strong>Technological advances in information and communication technologies have led to the emergence of e-learning systems that can be used effectively as a teaching and learning approach. </strong><strong>For emerging markets, e-learning is of special relevance, as it can provide access to education at a relatively low cost compared with traditional settings as there is no associated travel or housing costs. Additionally, internet access in emerging markets has increased steadily in the recent years.</strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong>This paper discusses the importance of e-learning as a teaching and learning approach and its relevance in emerging markets. The paper presents some findings from four sections of a Faculty Certificate of Online Training (FCOT) program conducted by GlobalNxt University. The learners consist of faculty from India (n=20), South Africa (n=19) and Malaysia (n=9), which are representative of countries in the emerging markets. The paper examines the implications of the findings, and concludes with possible directions for the future of e-learning as a teaching and learning approach in emerging markets.</strong></p>


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