scholarly journals Determinants of Teachers’ Attitudes Towards E-Learning in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalton Hebert Kisanga
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Learning Institutions

<p class="3">This survey research study presents the findings on determinants of teachers’ attitudes towards e-learning in Tanzanian higher learning institutions. The study involved 258 teachers from 4 higher learning institutions obtained through stratified, simple random sampling.  Questionnaires and documentary review were used in data collection. Data were analysed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). Chi-square was performed to examine the association of variables.</p><p class="3">It was found that teachers have positive attitudes towards e-learning where computer exposure played a statistically significant contribution to their attitudes.  It is recommended that training in e-learning needs to be provided to teachers to widen their understanding of e-learning. There is also a need to strengthen factors associated with teachers’ positive attitudes towards e-learning. Results from this study are of particular importance to both teachers and the education stakeholders in Tanzania.</p>

scholarly journals Consumer Background and Decision Making Styles of Malaysian College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Sharifah Azizah Haron ◽  
Anyanwu Hilary Chinedu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Household Income ◽  
New Product ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Consumer Markets ◽  
Decision Making Styles ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Learning Institutions

This study tested a section of consumer styles inventory (CSI) among Malaysian college students. Using stratified and simple random sampling, 2068 samples were collected from five higher learning institutions in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The study extracted seven factors through exploratory factor analysis from the original CSI scale which was found reliable and useful to consumer markets. Gender, age, ethnicity, family size, household income and place where a student was raised were found to have significant influence on the CSI factors. The findings will be a guide for markets facing competitive pressures by guiding them on the appropriate market segmentation. In addition, firms should focus on the influential background variables during new product designs in order to get the target markets’ preferences and balance their competitive pressures simultaneously.

scholarly journals The Challenges of Adopting M-Learning Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired Learners in Higher Learning Institution in Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Juliana Samuel Kamaghe ◽  
Edith Talina Luhanga ◽  
Michael Kisangiri
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning Institutions

In the past decades, the world has experienced major changes in the advancement of learning technologies which has enabled learners to engage in their learning activities anywhere. The penetration of mobile phone internet users in Tanzania has been increasing from 2 million in 2011 to 23mil in 2017 The adoption of mobile-based learning (M-learning) for students who are visually impaired in Tanzania has become a major bottleneck since most of the e-learning contents assume that learners have sight and thus include a lot of visualizations. This causes visually impaired students in higher learning Institutions (HLIs) to face challenges such as technical knowledge gaps. Lack of skills and inaccessibility of online contents, which then lead to drop out of the university. The aim of this study is to determine the awareness and usage levels of existing mobile assistive technologies for visual impairment, and the remaining challenges that visually impaired students face, when using such tools on smartphones to access m-learning content from HLIs. in Tanzania. The research was conducted an observational and contextual inquiry study at three major HLIs. We found that 67% of respondents did not have knowledge of m-learning assistive technologies, and their technology barriers for visually impaired students. Also, knowledge, accessibility of Assistive technology and affordability can hinder the adoption of m-learning in Higher Learning Institutions

The ecosystem of translator workstation

Babel ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiping Mo ◽  
Deliang Man
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Constructivist Perspective ◽  
Authentic Environment ◽  
Traditional Classroom Teaching ◽  
Learning Institutions

Abstract In 2007, the Commission of Academic Degrees of the State Council of China approved an education program-Master of Translation and Interpreting (henceforth MTI), and in 2014 there are already 206 higher learning institutions started running such a program, aiming at training postgraduate students to be professional translators with advanced translation competence. Part of this translation competence is the ability to use electronic tools and resources, which has not received adequate scholarly attention in the field of translation studies in China. The objective of this research is to construct an ideal learning environment for MTI students from the social constructivist perspective by exploring the possibility and benefit of bringing the students out of the traditional classroom teaching into the authentic environment wherein professional translators use electronic tools on a daily basis. This article addresses the following research questions: (1) What constitutes an ideal environment wherein its various components interact to facilitate the student’s learning? (2) In what way does such an environment assist the MTI students to learn to use electronic tools? (3) How can the gap between the student translator and the professional translator be bridged in terms of the skills to use electronic tools in a 2-year training program? In response to these questions, this article explores the interaction among the various components of the external environment of translator workstation. It proposes an ideal learning environment metaphorically referred to as “the ecosystem of translator workstation”, which aims to enable MTI students to learn to use electronic tools in an environment similar to their future workplace. Such a research has great implications for translator education in present-day China by revealing what is best taught or trained in the workplace rather than the traditional classroom setting.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pembelajaran Elektronik (E-Learning) terhadap Mutu Belajar Mahasiswa

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Euis Karwati
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Education Science

Universitas Islam Nusantara (UNINUS) currently manages the Faculty Teacher Training and Education Science (FKIP), with increasing number of  students each year. However, the increase in students has not been fully supported by an increase the quality of learning. This study aims to know about e-learning and quality of learning, and also to analyze was there any influence from e-learning to quality of learning at FKIP UNINUS at Bandung City. The method used is descriptive and verification. The sample was 100 college students of FKIP UNINUS at Bandung City. The sampling technique used simple random sampling (SRS). Analysis using linear regression analysis. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the e-learning is in the high category, while quality of learning is in the medium category. In addition, the obtained findings that e-learning has positive and significant impact on quality of learning at FKIP UNINUS Bandung. Thus, e-learning needs to be improved because it has proven to be able to increase the quality of learning at FKIP UNINUS Bandung.

scholarly journals The Influence of Gadget on Wards Social Interaction of Adolescents at SMK Gunung Sari 1 Makassar

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3S) ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Musaidah Musaidah
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Social ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Variable Gadget

Social interaction denotes adaptation with surroundings between  individual and individual, individuals and groups, and groups and groups. The purpose of this research is to know the influence of gadget towards the social interaction of juveniles at SMK Gunung Sari 1 Makassar. The type of this research is quantitative descriptive using Simple Random Sampling with the number of 41 samples  which means that the analysis of scientific method used number starting from data collection, data interpretation and its result. The purpose of this is to know the influence of independent variable, gadget (the intensity of use, communication and online game wich correlation wards dependent variable (social interaction of teenagers). Based on the statistical test by using Correlation test in this analysis used is the correlation with ameaningα= 0.05 an confidence interval, the intensity of gadget use was obtained by the value of p = 0.000 with the value of r = 0.615 which means that the result of the hypothesis mentioned that there was an effect of the intensity of the gadget use towards the social interaction of adolescents with moderate relationship and positive direction (unidirectional). The variable gadget as the means of communication to the variable of online game addiction obtained a value of p=0.000 with r=0.689. Thus, there is an influence of online game towards the social interaction of juveniles with strong relationships and unidirectional.

scholarly journals Perkaitan antara Sikap dan Tindakan Guru-Guru Sekolah terhadap Penganiayaan Kanak-Kanak

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHAN CHEONG CHONG ◽  
ABDULL SUKOR SHAARI
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Rational Action ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

Correct attitudes and substantive courses of action are two primary factors in the process of preventing or advocating for child maltreatment cases. School teachers are among signifcant adults to children. Hence this study explores the relationships between attitudes and courses of actions of school teachers towards issues of child maltreatment. Two-hundred and ffty fve teachers participated in this study by responding to the “Educator and Child Abuse Questionnaire”. The fndings show that most of the teachers (63%) displayed uncertain attitudes regarding the issues of maltreatment. All of the teachers chose to take at least one action, rational action, when facing suspected maltreatment cases. However, Chi-Square analyses show that there are no signifcant relationships between teachers’ attitudes and their courses of action. Having positive attitudes does not warrant a correct course of action. As a result, an individual’s course of action is mostly affected by the uniqueness of the case and the availability of substantive information of the case.  

Postgraduate Degree by Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1651-1659
Author(s):  
Tiong Kung-Ming
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The World ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions

Distance learning provides a wide opportunity for learners to access postgraduate qualifications. With the establishment of such open and distance learning (ODL) institutions like open universities and e-learning programs by higher learning institutions around the world, more learners are getting into postgraduate degree programs. In the United Kingdom, for example, a group of reputable institutions have established the UKeU (UK e-Universities). This article looks at the types of programs offered (master’s and doctorate) and their characteristics in contrast to traditional on-campus study. We will look into the challenges and issues faced by distance learning postgraduate-degree providers, as well as those faced by the learners. Among the issues are accreditation and recognition, curriculum and assessment, instructional methods, factors influencing learners’ choice of postgraduate programs, and institutional support for learners. Finally, we discuss the effects of postgraduate distance learning programs in the education landscape as a whole.

Mobile Learning in the Arab World

2014 ◽  
pp. 48-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Al-Shehri
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Global Integration ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
Learning Institutions

Most Arab countries started their own e-learning and mobile learning initiatives in order to cope with global integration of latest educational technologies. The high mobile phone penetration among Arabs as well as availability of good mobile infrastructure are all important factors that can enhance the shift to mobile learning. Moreover, several studies indicate positive attitudes and perceptions toward mobile learning at different Arab learning institutions. However, specific challenges may act as barriers to mobile learning in the Arab world. This chapter reviews some of the current mobile learning practices in the Arab world and provides an overview of challenges faced by Arab students, educators, and probably researchers. A description of future mobile learning in the Arab countries is then provided.

scholarly journals Evaluation and Correlation of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods for Predicting the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirhossein Davudian-Talab ◽  
Gholamreza Azari ◽  
Gholamreza Badfar ◽  
Asrin Shafeei ◽  
Zainab Derakhshan
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Prediction Ability ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
One Way Anova

Background: During the last two decades, the scale of computer use has been surprisingly increased. In 2000, 80% of workers stated that they use computer in their daily activities. The tendency to use computer is accompanied with healthy risk and the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders between 10 to 60 percent of computer users. Aims to study, risk assessment by RULA and ROSA methods, surveying the correlation of these methods, and evaluating the prediction ability of these methods in the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among office workers.Methods: This analytic-descriptive study performed at Behbahan University of Medical Sciences and Imam Khomeini port office in 2016. The sample consists of 236 office workers through simple random sampling method. Body map questionnaire as well as RULA and ROSA checklists were used for data collection. Data analysis was carried out by SPSS software, version 22, and statistical tests including one way ANOVA, Pearson, and Chi-square.Results: The results demonstrated that most of the musculoskeletal disorders are related to trunk, neck and back regions by 40.4%, 39.7%, and 35.4% respectively. The furthest risk distribution in ROSA method is at warning level (67.2%) and at high and very high levels in RULA method (62%). Pearson Test showed a positive significant correlation between these methods (P<0.05). Chi-square Test revealed a significant correlation between musculoskeletal disorders in upper and lower limb with RULA method (P<0.05), but there was no significant relationship with ROSA method (p>0.05). One way ANOVA statistical test divulged a significant relationship between risk of musculoskeletal disorders and gender (P<0.05), but did not find a significant relationship with job experience and education (p>0.05).Conclusion: Due of the weak correlation between RULA and ROSA, it can't be surely stated that one may be used as an alternative to the other; however, RULA is better than ROSA to predict the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

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