scholarly journals Education in Times of the Pandemic COVID 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-125
Author(s):  
Luis Alejandro Novoa Romero
Keyword(s):  
Normal Development ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Simon Bolivar ◽  
The World ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
Difficult Times ◽  
Reflective Essay

In this reflective essay, I want to show the situation that I experienced in the last semester of my career, which was the investigative pedagogical final practicum at the Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia. I started developing this last stage in the “Escuela Normal Superior Santiago de Tunja”. Then, I had to change the institution, and I finished my practice in the “Institución Educativa Libertador Simón Bolívar”. In this process, the COVID 19 pandemic was expanding in almost every country, and the world stopped the normal development of activities, which included the academic institutions. For that reason, I decided to reflect about education around the world and some of the challenges that are always present. Also, I wanted to talk about the new difficulties related to the virus and the ways teaching could implement technological devices and internet connection. Finally, I write some of the implications that I consider important in these difficult times in which education will not stop.

Thaumazein at the Nuclear Anthropocene

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Nobuo Kazashi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Accidents ◽  
Quarter Century ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Citizen Scientist ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
The Right ◽  
Reflective Essay ◽  
Fukushima Disaster

This reflective essay brings to light the career and thought of nuclear chemist Jinzaburo Takagi (1938–2000), who devoted his whole career to the critique of nuclear power generation and the promotion of citizen-centered science. Looking at his life history, one recognizes some clear turning points. However, Takagi’s true engagement with the nuclear question began when he came face-to-face with the ubiquitous contamination of the earth by human-made radiation. It was a deep, revelatory astonishment that shook Takagi into radical questioning of his vocation as a scientist. It was, so to speak, an experience of “thaumazein at the nuclear anthropocene,” involving his whole person as a human being. In 1975 Takagi co-founded Citizens’ Nuclear Information Center in Tokyo, and he became a catalytic “citizen scientist” in the anti-nuclear power movements through his nation-wide and international activities spanning over a quarter-century. Takagi was a prolific and engaged writer, and he was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 1997. Soon after, however, he was diagnosed with a variety of last-stage cancers. He penned books entitled To Live as a Citizen-Scientist, Liberation from Nuclear Power: Nine Spells that Would Annihilate Japan, and Why Are Nuclear Accidents Repeated? These books would be read widely, though quite belatedly and with deep regret, after the Fukushima disaster in 2011. This essay is a look at the warning messages Takagi emphasized in the books he left as his testaments not to repeat the disaster.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF CONTEMPORARY MEDIA IN THE TEACHING OF THE ART

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-553
Author(s):  
Vojislav Ilić ◽  
Tamara Stojanović-Đorđević ◽  
Andrijana Šikl-Erski
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Visual Arts ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Modern Media ◽  
The World ◽  
Contemporary Media

We are witnessing that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have a huge impact on the functioning of the world. This explains why the tools they provide play such an important role in the educational process, their use opens up numerous opportunities and perspectives in education. Today, aware of the inevitability of digital technologies in the functioning of the world, and of the benefits they bring, we try to use them as meaningfully as possible in education.In the visual arts, ICT technologies provide various opportunities for exploring multicultural and multi-technological content. The social tendencies of the 21st century set new criteria for the modern man - creativity, flexibility and innovation, which also requires the development of educational systems in accordance with these new, changing conditions. In the context of contemporary teaching and the education process in the field of art, new technologies certainly deserve special attention as a medium and a means that enables students to apply them to innovative forms of communication, research, learning and creative expression in the field of visual arts. Today's media bring flexibility, speed, accessibility, interchangeability of digital data and this is what makes contemporary media essential in the teaching of fine arts. The basis of modern media used in the teaching of fine arts are personal computers supported by internet connection, with specific software and various input-output devices. With the use of contemporary media in a specialized classroom for the teaching of fine arts, one can speak of an increase in the choice of teaching, an increase in the choice of means of learning and expression, and finally, an increase in individualization in teaching.In the twenty-first century classroom, the teaching of fine arts is increasingly influenced by external influences, so that the classroom is a place for students to learn, explore, do and evaluate works of art. The wealth of information offered through the use of information technology is multiplied by many over the traditional media. The basis of modern media used in the specialized classroom for the teaching of fine arts are computers supported by internet connection, with specific software and various input-output devices.

scholarly journals Facing Challenges of Covid-19: The Perspective of China and Ethiopia Educational Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Chen Chang ◽  
Getaye Aytenew
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms

<p>Concerning the fast spread of COVID-19, countries all over the world have closed academic institutions to stop the pandemic. It is now apparent that students and teachers require other options that have to be more versatile, easily accessible, and support the current technologies and conditions to face the unpredictable future. From the review, literature disclosed that universities throughout the globe are establishing and implementing electronics learning platforms as a basic need in academic institutions. This manuscript aimed to assess the status of electronics learning in China and Ethiopian educational institutions to counter the challenges of the closure of schools because of the outbreak of the pandemic. The paper highlights concerning e-learning in the sense of China and Ethiopia, e-learning challenges, and successful experiences. This review paper also suggests educators use e-learning and distance learning as a necessity to advance learning, particularly during this pandemic season.</p>

scholarly journals DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE DI STMIK KOMPUTAMA MAJENANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Willy Setiawan ◽  
Dede Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 is a virus originating from Wuhan, China that spread rapidly throughout the world. Indonesia began to be infected since the beginning of March 2020. The impact of the spread of COVID-19 caused losses to many countries, especially in the economic field. In the field of education, learning activities carried out in class are replaced online as a result of the spread of COVID-19 starting from elementary school to tertiary level. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods that describe online learning activities at STMIK Komputama Majenang during the COVID-19 pandemic that was held at home online. The object consists of 5 students of STMIK Komputama Majenang. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire containing questions related to online learning at STMIK Komputama Majenang during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the results of research, online learning activities at STMIK Komputama Majenang have been effective and run well. Some applications used in online learning are Web E-learning, WhatsApp, Telegram, Edmodo, YouTube, Zoom, and Google Classroom. Constraints experienced during online learning are problems with a bad internet connection, limited quota, difficulty in learning, and the presence of other people's distractions when learning takes place.

The strategic importance of the Internet for armed insurgent groups in modern warfare

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (868) ◽  
pp. 857-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wael Adhami
Keyword(s):  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
The World ◽  
Modern Warfare ◽  
Hearts And Minds

AbstractIn modern times the Internet has become the only tool which can be used to spread information instantaneously and free of charge to anyone in the world who has an Internet connection. The ability to spread information is vital for any party engaged in an armed conflict. This article will show that groups engaged in a jihad have made the Internet their main outlet to the world. It will further examine the content of Islamic and jihadi websites, their main objectives and the communication strategies used. However, and with a particular focus on Iraq, the author will argue that the Internet does not serve as a platform of recruitment for jihad but is rather the most effective way for armed insurgent groups to win the “hearts and minds” of Muslims worldwide.

Successful Business Schools

2014 ◽  
pp. 222-237
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayub Khan
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
General Performance ◽  
The World ◽  
World Class ◽  
Successful Business

A handful of business schools in the world are famous in their respective countries of origin, but have also achieved global acclaim for their sustained and continued success as world-class academic institutions. This chapter describes some of these business schools and includes successful factors that have made them top quality institutions, such as general performance indicators used to rank and accredit business schools, common characteristics of success, as well as the role of ranking and accreditation as a source or force behind the fame and fortunes of such business schools. The chapter discusses the importance of national and international accreditation for the academic institutions and the pitfalls associated with accreditations. As examples of successful models, the chapter includes small success stories of business schools from emerging markets such as Pakistan and Mexico.

The Evolving Knowledge Cities

2014 ◽  
pp. 114-129
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayub Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Potential Benefits

This chapter discusses the emerging models of knowledge cities in many countries of the world and the potential challenges posed by them for the existing as well as the future academic institutions of higher education (universities) in those countries in particular and in the in world in general. Specifically, this chapter is dedicated to the study of various issues and themes that concern the evolving knowledge cities such as the long-term and short-term objectives behind the establishment of knowledge cities and their potential benefits (i.e., social, economic, financial, environmental, and knowledge) for their societies. The chapter concludes that the development of knowledge cities are beneficial for all stakeholders including the academic institutions of higher education that directly or indirectly associated with such programs.

Successful Business Schools

2018 ◽  
pp. 1143-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayub Khan
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
General Performance ◽  
The World ◽  
World Class ◽  
Successful Business

A handful of business schools in the world are famous in their respective countries of origin, but have also achieved global acclaim for their sustained and continued success as world-class academic institutions. This chapter describes some of these business schools and includes successful factors that have made them top quality institutions, such as general performance indicators used to rank and accredit business schools, common characteristics of success, as well as the role of ranking and accreditation as a source or force behind the fame and fortunes of such business schools. The chapter discusses the importance of national and international accreditation for the academic institutions and the pitfalls associated with accreditations. As examples of successful models, the chapter includes small success stories of business schools from emerging markets such as Pakistan and Mexico.

Technology and Teenage Pregnancy

2019 ◽  
pp. 150-164
Author(s):  
Hatem Bata
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
The World ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

Technology plays a fundamental part in teenagers' lives since the majority of them are deemed digital natives having grown using communications, media, and digital technologies. As technology evolves, it becomes more available and more affordable to more young people. There are 104 countries where 80% of youth have internet connection. In Africa and Asia, there are more females online than males. Several educators, academics, and public health practitioners expect technology to be a remedy to all social problems or a cause for all evil in the world due to the ubiquity of technology. This chapter takes a skeptical outlook at technology by demonstrating how technology could be a cause of social problems and also be a part of the solution if used properly. The author attempts to refute the notion of technological determinism. This chapter aims to look at the role of media, communication, and educational technology, and their relationship with teenage pregnancy.

OpenStreetMap

2013 ◽  
pp. 540-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Curran ◽  
John Crumlish ◽  
Gavin Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Aerial Photography ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Web Mapping ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The World ◽  
Commercial Sources ◽  
Gps Devices

OpenStreetMap is a collaborative web-mapping project that collects geospatial data to create and distribute online maps, freely available to anyone with an Internet connection. Once accessed, OpenStreetMap allows Internet users to contribute and edit geospatial data, effectively making it the mapping equivalent of Wikipedia. OpenStreetMap is maintained by volunteer cartographers from around the world who use GPS devices, portable cameras, and laptops for field mapping. Collected data are complemented with digitised open source aerial photography and free maps from the governmental and commercial sources. This report provides a summary of OpenStreetMap as a remarkable example of participatory geographic information systems (GIS).

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