scholarly journals Investigation of student’s preferences for off-campus informal learning spaces: The case of business school students in Bangkok

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-600
Author(s):  
Sonthya Vanichvatana
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Private University ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Flexible Schedule ◽  
Support Students

The understanding of why students select off-campus informal learning spaces can reflect any absence and inadequacy of on-campus informal learning spaces. This research used students of a Bangkok private university as a case study by employed quantitative analysis and descriptive data analysis, where a questionnaire survey conducted during March 2018 was used. The results show that students with any levels of grade point averages have similar preferences for using off-campus informal learning spaces. The top reasons why students used off-campus spaces for informal learning were about the flexible schedule, accessibility to food, and capability for social interactions. The top reasons why students did not use off-campus spaces related to cost, location, improper environment/atmosphere and study resources. The preferences for off-campus informal learning spaces remarkably reflect the strengths and weaknesses of on-campus informal learning spaces. Universities should improve their management of facilities to support students’ informal learning base on their preferences. Keywords: Higher education institutions, informal learning spaces, learning spaces, off-campus.

Off-campus informal learning spaces selection: A Bangkok private university case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Sonthya Vanichvatana
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Informal learning spaces (ILS) include both inside and outside library spaces and university’s borderline. A university has its duty to provide classrooms and other supporting spaces for formal and informal learning. Nevertheless, the arrangement of such spaces might not logically and functionally match learning preferences and behaviours of students, who are prime users. The deficiency of on-campus ILS might drive students to use off-campus ILS. The understanding of why students select offcampus ILS can reflect any absence and inadequacy of on-campus ILS. The objective was to study where and why undergraduate students of business school select off-campus ILS. This research used students of a Bangkok private university as a case study. The research method was through quantitative analysis and descriptive data analysis, using questionnaire surveys conducted during March 2018. Students with any levels of grade point averages and undergraduate levels had similar preferences for using and not using off-campus ILS. Keywords: Informal learning, learning spaces, ILS, HEI, off-campus, Bangkok.

Who uses home as informal learning spaces: A Bangkok private university case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Sonthya Vanichvatana
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private University ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Academic Supports ◽  
At Home

Home is one type of off-campus informal learning spaces (ILS). It is important to understand the behaviours of students that use home as ILS. Such information will enlighten universities to provide/improve proper on-campus ILS and/or other academic supports. This research used a quantitative approach through online questionnaire survey during February 2019. The study took business students at a Bangkok private university as a case study. The descriptive analysis was done according to students’ grade point average (GPA) and undergraduate levels. The results revealed how and why students, especially those with different levels of GPA, chose to study at home. This study also suggests how higher education institutions (HEI) can support ILS to students who do not study at home. Students with different GPA levels should be supported from HEI differently. Keywords: HEI, home, grade point averages, learning spaces, Bangkok.    

scholarly journals Who uses home as informal learning spaces: A Bangkok private university case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Sonthya Vanichvatana
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private University ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Cumulative Grade Point Average

Home is one type of off-campus informal learning spaces (ILS). It is important to understand the behaviours of students who use home as ILS. Such information will enlighten universities to provide/improve proper on-campus ILS and/or other academic supports. This research used a quantitative approach through an online questionnaire survey during February 2019. This study used business students at a Bangkok private university as a case study. The descriptive analysis was done according to students’ cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and undergraduate levels. The results revealed how and why students, especially those with different levels of CGPA, chose to study at home. This study also suggests how higher education institution (HEI) can support ILS to students who do not study at home. Students with different CGPA levels should be supported by HEI differently. Keywords: Cumulative grade point average, higher education institution, home, informal learning spaces, learning spaces.

Exploring Adolescent Social Media Use in a High School: Tweeting Teens in a Bell Schedule World

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (14) ◽  
pp. 1-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey A. Rutledge ◽  
Vanessa P. Dennen ◽  
Lauren M. Bagdy
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Community Building ◽  
Intentional Community ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Media Use

This multilevel exploratory case study examined the intersection of adolescent social media use and administrators’ and teachers’ work in one Florida high school. Through a survey and activities with 48 high school students and interviews with 37 students and 18 administrators and teachers in a Florida high school, we explored the different ways that students and adults used social media both outside and in school. We found that students and adults engaged in active and intentional community building and informal learning across social media sites, however, these activities were largely separate from the formal activities in schools. We discuss the implications of this separation and its potential to energize high schools.

Working on Grade Point Average, test Accuracy, and Attendance of High School Students

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Lenarduzzi ◽  
T. F. McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Test Accuracy ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
School Year

The present analysis examined grade point averages (GPA), subject-matter test scores, and attendance for 274 students enrolled in a high school at the beginning of the 1992–1993 school year by the number of hours worked per week in the previous year (1991–92) and in the current school year (1992–1993). The over-all outcomes indicated that working fewer than 10 hours per week had small adverse effects on each measure. Students working from 10 to 20 hours per week had lower grade point averages and attendance. Students working over 20 hours per week had depressed test scores and grade point averages and more absences than other students who worked less or did not work.

Informal learning spaces (ILS) in university libraries and their campuses

2016 ◽  
Vol 117 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 49-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Cunningham ◽  
Graham Walton
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to explore at Loughborough University (UK) how informal learning spaces (ILS) are used by students in the Library and elsewhere on campus. Focus includes learning activities undertaken by students, reasons why the ILS is chosen, suggestions on how they can be improved and how technologies are used. Comparison will be drawn between how students use Library ILS and other ILS. Design/methodology/approach – Case study based at Loughborough University and its Library. Semi-structured interviews were held with 265 students in various ILS spaces across campus. Findings – Similarities and differences are present in the way students use Library ILS compared with other ILS campus spaces. These include impact of campus geography and individual academic levels of students. Research limitations/implications – This is a single case study and the results can only relate to Loughborough University. There may be some lessons and themes that are relevant to other universities. The number of interviewees is relatively small. Practical implications – Highlights the need for cooperation between various university stakeholders to strategically and operationally manage different ILS on campus. Originality/value – This is one of the very few studies that investigate together the range of ILS including the Library in a comparative approach.

Predictive and Concurrent Validity of the Altus Information Inventory with High School Students

1965 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 633-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Gorsuch ◽  
Charles D. Spielberger
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
School Students ◽  
College Males ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
High School Males

The Altus Information Inventory was group-administered to high school and college students to assess its objectivity, reliability, and predictive and concurrent validity. Inter-scorer reliability was .97 for the high school Ss and .83 for the college Ss. The corrected split-half (odd-even) reliability was .76 for the high school Ss but only .28 for the college Ss. The predictive validity of the test with grade point averages was .50 for high school males, .64 for high school females, and .22 for college males. Good concurrent validity was indicated by correlations with measures of verbal aptitude for high school students. The Inventory was too easy for college students and had low predictive and concurrent validity for them.

Rated and Actual Performance of High School Students as a Function of Sex and Attractiveness

1981 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Murphy ◽  
Don A. Nelson ◽  
Thomas L. Cheap
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Achievement Tests ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Standardized Achievement Tests ◽  
Composite Scores

High school pictures of 24 males and 17 females were rated for attractiveness, academic achievement, and sociability by 20 college undergraduates. Grade point averages and scores from standardized achievement tests were obtained from the high school students' school records. Analyses of variance indicated significant effects for sex and attractiveness on all ratings. While no correlations were found between ratings and composite scores on objective achievement tests, females received higher grades than males of a comparable achievement level. Findings suggest that teachers' evaluations are affected not only by academic performance but also by the aspects of the student's physical appearance.

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