scholarly journals Undergraduate Students’ Opinions toward Ubiquitous MOOC for Enhancing Cross–Cultural Competence

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boonrat Plangsorn ◽  
Jaitip Na-Songkhla ◽  
Lara M. Luetkehans
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
High Level

The purpose of this study was to study undergraduate students’ opinions toward ubiquitous MOOC for enhancing cross-cultural competence. This descriptive research applied a survey method. The survey data were collected by using survey questionnaires and online questionnaires from 410 undergraduate students recruited from eight government universities. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analyses were analyzed by using a computer program. The findings of this study revealed that all components of ubiquitous MOOC for enhancing cross-cultural competence were evaluated in the high level. The significant correlations among the main research variables revealed that u-learning had a highest positive correlation with massive open online course. 

scholarly journals FORMATION OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN THE JUNIOR YEARS OF STUDYING AT THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Марина Геннадьевна Алексеева ◽  
Вера Александровна Фролова
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
German Society ◽  
Word Formation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
High Level ◽  
Junior Students

Актуальность статьи обусловлена необходимостью изучения эффективности новых организационно-методических приемов и технологий по совершенствованию языковой подготовки студентов-лингвистов на младших курсах. В современных условиях образовательного процесса для достижения студентами высокого уровня владения коммуникативной межкультурной компетенцией, предусмотренной ФГОС нового поколения, необходимо уделять особое внимание культурно-дидактическим и социально-психологическим аспектам. Проведенный анализ научных источников позволил доказать важность применения в образовательном процессе нестандартных методов обучения, содержащих элементы творческого подхода к усвоению нового языка, позволяющих качественно формировать профессиональные компетенции студентов. В статье предлагается комплексный анализ эффективности использования таких методов, авторы статьи дают подробные рекомендации по применению этих элементов на уроках немецкого языка при обучении студентов-лингвистов на младших курсах и иллюстрируют их наглядными примерами. В статье уделяется внимание анализу словообразовательных средств и словообразовательных моделей как способу не только систематизации языкового материала, но и усвоения концептуальной модели мира немецкого социума. Работа с немецкими аудиотекстами, овладение интонационными образцами, знакомство с темпоритмикой немецкой речи, использование видеоматериалов также рассматриваются в исследовании как эффективные средства формирования межкультурной компетенции. Статья предназначена для работников системы образования, руководителей образовательных учреждений, исследователей, магистрантов и студентов. The relevance of the article is due to the need to study the effectiveness of new organizational and methodological techniques and technologies for improving the language training of junior students. Nowadays, it is necessary to pay special attention to the cultural-didactic and social-psychological aspects of the educational process when mastering this competence to achieve a high level of knowledge of students’ possession of the communicative cross-cultural competence provided by the new FSES. The analysis of literary sources made it possible to prove the importance of using non-standard teaching methods containing elements of creative continuation in language acquisition that allow students to form professional competencies qualitatively. The article offers an integrated analysis of the effectiveness of the use of such methods. The authors of the article give detailed recommendations on the use of these elements at German lessons with junior students and illustrate them with examples. The article focuses on the analysis of means and models of word-formation as a way of systematizing the language material and mastering the conceptual worldview of German society. Working with German audio texts, mastering intonation patterns, the tempo and rhythm of German speech and the use of different videos are considered as effective means of forming cross-cultural competence. The article is intended for education workers, heads of educational institutions, researchers, graduate and undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Integrating MOOCs in Traditional Classrooms for Undergraduate Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Joseph Israel
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
Teachers Colleges ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Conventional Classroom

<p class="BodyA">The idea of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has attracted a lot of media attention in the last couple of years. MOOCs have been used mostly as stand-alone online courses without credits. However, some researchers, teachers, colleges, and universities have attempted to utilize MOOCs in blended format in traditional classroom settings. This paper reviews some recent experiments in the context of current trends in MOOCs by examining methodologies utilized in blended MOOCs in a face-to-face environment. This paper further discusses the preliminary findings related to its effectiveness of learning outcomes and its impact on students and instructors in blended MOOCs format. The review of blended MOOCs in classrooms assists to form the emerging consensus on integrating MOOCs in conventional classroom settings, while highlighting potential opportunities and challenges one might face when implementing MOOCs in similar or entirely different contexts.</p>

scholarly journals A Proposal of Educational Video Gamification as a Service

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel de Sousa Moraes ◽  
Álan L. V. Guedes ◽  
Antonio J. G. Busson ◽  
Carlos de Salles Soares Neto ◽  
Sérgio Colcher
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Hybrid Courses ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
High Level ◽  
Khan Academy ◽  
Storage Distribution

Online and hybrid courses are characterized by the use of technologies teaching support and student-centered methodologies. In particular, the use of content authoring, storage, distribution, and presentation technologies has contributed to the emergence of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), such as Moodle, and MOOCS (Massive Open Online Course), such as EdX. However, those types of courses still suffers from problems involving student engagement. To improve this engagement, this article discusses the proposal of a Deep Learning as a Service (DLaS) called EVGAS (Educational Video Gamification As a Service). More precisely, EVGAS is a service for recommending and gamifying activities in existing educational VLE videos. First, EVGAS uses Deep Learning techniques to classify videos from an AVA. Then, it accesses repositories of activities, such as Khan Academy and UVA OnlineJudge, in order to select activities according to the topics classified from the videos. Finally, EVGAS adds VLA activities and gamification. It allows the teacher to monitor student progress, including in relation to each topic of the video. As a result, this paper presents high level requirements and an EVGAS Mockup.

scholarly journals Polytechnic ESL Lecturers‟ Acceptance Of Using Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) For Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 114-121
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Acceptance Model

The implementation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) in the educational field has become the way of learning in many educational institutions worldwide. MOOC is believed could help to promote active learning among language learners. In Malaysian polytechnic settings, MOOC has just recently implemented for the English course. Thus, this study aimed to investigate polytechnics English as a Second Language (ESL) lecturers' acceptance of using Massive Open Online Course for teaching ESL and the challenges they faced in using MOOC. The methodology used was the survey method where a set of questionnaires was developed and adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model. The respondents for this study were 34 ESL lecturers from different polytechnics in Malaysia. The findings revealed that polytechnic ESL lecturers have positive perceptions towards the ease of use and usefulness of MOOC for teaching ESL. The investigation also revealed the challenges faced by the lecturers in using MOOC for teaching ESL. The results would contribute positively to the policy makers, developers, and administrators to gain more insight on the lecturers' perceptions and challenges related to the use of technology for language teaching and learning in any higher learning institutions.

East Java Msme E-Commerce Opportunities In The 4.0 Era Innovative Entrepreneurship Management Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-27
Author(s):  
Elya Kurniawati ◽  
Imamul Huda Al Siddiq ◽  
Idris
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Medium Enterprises

E-commerce is an innovation employed by East Java Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. It is used to seize opportunities in developing innovative entrepreneurial management. Innovation is crucial for business entities' survival in the 4.0 era, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Exploiting opportunities and innovations is the key to creating new products that ensure MSMEs survival. The purpose of this research was to determine the following perceptions: (1) e-commerce opportunities in influencing consumer satisfaction and trust, (2) e-commerce opportunities in providing the best customer service, (3) e-commerce opportunities in satisfying customer expectations, (4) e-commerce threats to MSMEs. This research is quantitative descriptive research. The research method used was a survey method utilizing questionnaires and interviews on East Java MSMEs. Data analysis used Pearson Correlation Product Moment analysis. The research results exhibited the following e-commerce opportunities: (1) influences satisfaction and trust in performing transactions, (2) provides the best service, (3) satisfying customer expectations, (4) not being a threat to MSMEs. Keywords: Era 4.0, Innovative Management, MSMEs, E-Commerce

scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Quadrilaterals Achievement Levels and Van Hiele Geometric Thinking Levels of the Seventh Grade Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meryem Ersoy ◽  
Onur Alp İlhan ◽  
Sevim Sevgi
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Van Hiele ◽  
Geometric Thinking ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Achievement Levels

In this study, it was aimed to examine the relation between seventh-grade students&#39; quadrilaterals achievement levels and Van Hiele geometric thinking levels. Survey method was used. The sample of the study was 160 students from the three different districts of Kayseri, as Melikgazi, İncesu, and Tomarza. Van Hiele geometric thinking test and quadrilaterals achievement test, which was developed by the first researcher, were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency, and standard deviation and percentage tables Pearson correlation analysis which was applied to analyze the relationship between the quadrilaterals achievement test and Van Hiele geometry thinking test scores of the seventh-grade students and independent samples t-test was used to for analysis. The results of the study indicated that Van Hiele geometric thinking levels of the seventh school students were lower than expected levels. A high level of correlation was found between quadrilaterals achievement levels and their Van Hiele geometric thinking levels of the seventh-grade students. As a result of the study, quadrilaterals achievement test and Van Hiele geometric thinking test were measuring the students&rsquo; geometric abilities in the same direction.

scholarly journals A Study Investigating the Perceived Service Quality Levels of Sport Center Members: A Kano Model Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadir Yıldız ◽  
Ercan Polat ◽  
Pınar Güzel
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Service Quality ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
High Level

The purpose of this study is to investigate sport center members' perceived service quality levels with a view to Kano customer expectations and requirements model. To that end, a descriptive approach and a correlational research design featuring survey method is adopted. Research group consists of 680 (300 women, 380 men) sport center members who are chosed through multistage sampling (Cluster). “Sport Fitness Centers Perceived Service Quality Scale and Expectation Scale are used as data collection tools. Independent samples t-test, Pearson Correlation analysis and Multiple Linear Regression tests are used to analyzed the data. In the light of the findings, it is seen that all the subdimensions have medium or high level positive significant relationships with the expectation when the subdimensions of the expectation scale and the SFC-PSQS are compared.According to the results of the Independent Samples T-test, the expectation levels of the customers stating that the programme fee is expensive are significantly lower. In conclusion, as the customers’ perception of service quality in the sport center increases, their expectation levels also generally increase significantly. The customers expect that the quality of service they receive to be high and to meet their expectations exceedingly. However, it is also predicted that physical and psychosocial factors affecting the expectation can also affect the perception of service quality at a significant level. Since the service quality and meeting the expectations of the customers is an important indicator to maintain the businesses’ existence, studying with multiple factors attempting to understand the nature of service quality and the customer expectations should be conducted.

scholarly journals Would Organizational Climate and Job Stress Affect Wellness? An Empirical Study on the Hospitality Industry in Taiwan during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10491
Author(s):  
Pei-Ling Tsui
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Employee Wellness ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Organizational Environments ◽  
The Impact

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitality employees face a tremendous amount of job stress due to the decline in revenue and close contact with people. This study has three aims: first, to analyse the status quo of organizational-climate job stress on employee wellness in the hospitality industry during COVID-19; second, to discuss the correlation between organizational-climate job stress and employee wellness in the hospitality industry; and third, to analyze the associations between of personal background and organizational climate on job stress and wellness in the hospitality industry. This research uses a survey method to examine these issues. Participants were employees of franchise hotel branches in Taipei City, which yielded 295 effective sample sizes from five chain hotels. The personal background factor questionnaire, organizational climate questionnaire, job stress questionnaire, and wellness questionnaire served as the main research tools. In this study, Factor analysis, Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression Analysis were used for sample analysis. The results revealed a significant relationship between organizational-climate job stress with wellness. Personal background factors, organizational climate, and job stress would affect the wellness of employees. As a result, the present research provides empirical evidence for the impact of organizational climate and job stress on employee wellness in the hospitality industry in Taiwan during COVID-19. The study’s findings, as well as its theoretical and practical implications, are discussed. The main contribution of this study is that the results serve as a reference for hospitality business owners to design better organizational environments for their employees, plan human-resource-related strategies, and provide training for their employees during a pandemic.

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