scholarly journals Rethinking the Research Agenda

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Perraton
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Social Theories ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
To Come ◽  
Good Research

Research is seen as something grounded in theory that can lead to improved practice. Without a theoretical basis it is unlikely to go beyond data gathering. The theoretical insights leading to good research are more likely to come from educational and social theories generally than from an attempt to develop a theory of open and distance learning. An examination of existing research shows that it is often atheoretical and predominantly descriptive. Research on the context of open and distance learning, considering its purposes, outcomes, and relevance to major educational problems, has been relatively neglected as contrasted with research on its application. Significant research issues today include: problems posed by globalisation, including issues of governance and consumer protection; ways of maximising public benefit from new communication technologies; the development of strategies for AIDS education; and the continuing need for educational expansion.

A Changed Economy with Unchanged Universities? A Contribution to the University of the Future

2010 ◽  
pp. 1723-1744
Author(s):  
Maria Manuela Cunha ◽  
Goran D. Putnik
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Graduate Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Central Issue ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The University

Individualised open and distance learning at the universitycontinuing education and post-graduate education levels is a central issue of today. The advanced information and communication technologies

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technology in supervising open and distance learning PhD students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Promise Zvavahera ◽  
Fine Masimba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Even though open and distance learning (ODL) using Information and Communication Technologies can be applied across disciplines and at various levels, this paper focuses on the supervision of PhD students studying through the Open and Distance Learning mode of education using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Taking into account the fact that higher education institutions are always striving to increase the quality of supervision and throughput of doctoral programmes, the study highlights how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can mitigate these challenges. The study was carried out in 10 Zimbabwean universities to evaluate the levels of preparedness of universities, supervisors and PhD students in using information and communication technology during their studies. Purposive sampling was used focusing on PhD students studying through ODL, local universities offering PhD programmes experienced, PhD supervisors, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education officials and officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. Students, universities and supervisors were not fully prepared to do their work using ICTs due to various reasons. Some of the reasons given were that some universities did not have the required infrastructure and facilities in place. Some of the supervisors and students lacked basic computer skills and this affected the quality of supervision and slowness in giving feedback. The lack of internet availability and poor connectivity were also cited as challenges especially with the prevailing load shedding. The study recommends universities to invest in ICTs infrastructure since higher education transcends geographical boundaries.

scholarly journals An Examination of Open and Distance Learning Support System using Data Analytics: A Case Study of AIOU

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-73
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Kamran Mir ◽  
Safia Janjua
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Support System ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Learning Support System ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Using Data

This research paper was aimed to explore the trends in Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) open and distance learning support system (ODLSS). The study was quantitative in its approach and descriptive research design was adopted. Data were collected through Google data analytics software. In this research the data of ODLSS for four years were included from 2016-2019. To explore the trends in ODLSS the data were collected on number of visitors, visitors by time, city, country, technology, screen resolution, and language used. It was found that over the time period AIOU students increased in accessing the ODLSS using mobiles through android and windows sets. They mostly used chrome to access the website. At present no mobile APP has been developed by AIOU for the mobile users. So, it was recommended that AIOU should develop a mobile application for android users so that students may get information easily anywhere.

Culture and Motivation in Globalized Open and Distance Learning Spaces

2021 ◽  
pp. 1246-1265
Author(s):  
John M. Keller ◽  
Hasan Ucar ◽  
Alper Tolga Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Prime Movers ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The Many

Culture, globalization, and evolution in information and communication technologies are three of the many factors that sway open and distance education phenomenon throughout the world. Within this field, motivation issues are regarded as the prime movers behind cultural differences. This chapter examines culture and motivation in globalized online learning spaces and their effects on learners' motivation. After exploring and explaining culture, globalization, and motivation issues, implications for designing motivational strategies for culturally diverse online learners based on Keller's ARCS-V motivation design model are presented. Further, recommendations and future research directions are proposed. Lastly, this chapter focuses on the multicultural nature of open and distance learning spaces.

Culture and Motivation in Globalized Open and Distance Learning Spaces

2018 ◽  
pp. 146-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Keller ◽  
Hasan Ucar ◽  
Alper Tolga Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Prime Movers ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The Many

Culture, globalization, and evolution in information and communication technologies are three of the many factors that sway open and distance education phenomenon throughout the world. Within this field, motivation issues are regarded as the prime movers behind cultural differences. This chapter examines culture and motivation in globalized online learning spaces and their effects on learners' motivation. After exploring and explaining culture, globalization, and motivation issues, implications for designing motivational strategies for culturally diverse online learners based on Keller's ARCS-V motivation design model are presented. Further, recommendations and future research directions are proposed. Lastly, this chapter focuses on the multicultural nature of open and distance learning spaces.

scholarly journals Information and Communication Technologies for the Promotion of Open and Distance Learning in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Md Tofazzal Islam ◽  
Abu Sadeque Md. Selim
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Recent explosion of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the developed countries offers tremendous opportunities for electronic delivery of course materials for open and distance learners. In spite of some socio-economic constraints, ICTs are expanding fastly in the developing countries and thus offer a new scope for the promotion of open and distance learning. Bangladesh is recently connected to the information super-highway through submarine cables, which will add a new spin in the expansion of the Internet and other ICTs. More than 10 million mobile phone users throughout the country reflect the real phenomenon of quick acceptance of the modern ICTs by the people. However, the only distance teaching public university, Bangladesh Open University (BOU) is still far behind of using modern ICTs for delivering her course materials to the distance learners. Considering the rapid expansion of computer and internet after 1998s, it is now appropriate time to consider inclusion of some interactive ICTs i.e. e-learning in delivering course materials of BOU and other academic institutes to promote distance education in Bangladesh. In this paper, we discuss the current situation and future prospects of ICTs in Bangladesh for the expansion of open and distance education. Key words: ICTs, ODL, mobile learning.

scholarly journals АСПЕКТИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ФІНЛЯНДІЇ: ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ

2019 ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
Сергій Вікторович Петренко
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Ict Competence ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Digital Learning Resources

У статті на основі аналізу особливостей фінської системи педагогічної освіти визначено, що підготовку учителів у Фінляндії характеризують: варіативність змісту освіти, гнучкість структури й технологій навчання, наявність у студента можливості проектування адекватного його інтересам і потребам індивідуального освітнього маршруту. Основою підготовки майбутнього учителя фінської початкової школи у виконанні професійних обов’язків вважається компетентнісний підхід як ефективна освітня парадигма. Серед професійних компетентностей (предметна компетентність, дослідницька компетентність, курікулярна компетентність, компетентність безперервного навчання, емоційна компетентність, соціальна компетентність, комунікативна компетентність, інформаційно-комунікаційна компетентність, інтелектуальна компетентність, ситуативна компетентність, часова компетентність) особливе місце відведено інформаційно-комунікаційній компетентності (Information and Communication Technologies – ICT Competence), яка є сукупністю знань та вмінь, що формуються в процесі навчання та самонавчання в галузі інформаційних технологій (ІТ), а також здатність до виконання педагогічної діяльності за допомогою ІТ. З’ясовано, що освітня програма підготовки вчителів початкової школи включає освоєння модулю за вибором «Інформаційні та комунікаційні технології» обсягом 4 кредити на рівні бакалавра та вивчення навчальної дисципліни «Інформаційні комунікаційні технології в керівництві та консультуванні» обсягом 5 кредитів на рівні магістра. В університетах Фінляндії з метою формування інформаційно-комунікаційної компетентності майбутніх вчителів початкової школи застосовують різноманітні підходи: використання цифрових навчальних ресурсів (Digital Learning Resources), відкрите та дистанційне навчання (Open and Distance Learning), систему управління навчанням (Learning Management Systems). Доведено, що вивчення досвіду підготовки учителів початкової школи у Фінляндії відкриває нові можливості для удосконалення системи педагогічної освіти в Україні в умовах її адаптації до вимог загальноєвропейського освітнього простору.

Pola Bimbingan Orang Tua Asuh dalam Menumbuhkan Kecerdasan Emosional Remaja

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-330
Author(s):  
Iva Faridha Azahro ◽  
Nanih Machendrawaty ◽  
Hajir Tajiri
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Selection Of

Tujuan dari peneliti ini yaitu untuk mengetahui (1) karakteristik kecerdasan emosional remaja di RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung; (2) pola bimbingan orang tua asuh dalam menumbuhkan kecerdasan emosional remaja di RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung; (3) hasil pola bimbingan orang tua asuh dalam menumbuhkan kecerdasan emosional remaja di RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian deskriptif, pemilihan subjek dan informan dengan cara acak dan teknik pengumpulan datanya melalui observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara terhadap enam orang anak asuh dan tiga orang tua asuh. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa anak sebelum memperoleh pengasuhan dari orang tua asuh di RPSAA memiliki karakteristik kecerdasan emosional rendah. Pola pengasuhan yang diterapkan di RPSAA kepada anak asuh adalah pola asuh demokratis. Sedangkan hasil pengasuhan dalam menumbuhkan kecerdasan emosional remaja di RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung menyimpulkan bahwa anak asuh usia remaja telah memiliki kecerdasan emosional yang cukup baik, yaitu terlihat dari bagaimana cara mereka mampu mengendalikan segala perasaan yang pada dirinya, meskipun ada remaja yang belum sepenuhnya memenuhi aspek kecerdasan emosional.   The goal of these researchers is to figure out (1) characteristics of the emotional intelligence of teenagers in RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung; (2) foster parents guidance pattern in fostering emotional intelligence RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung in adolescents; (3) results foster parents guidance pattern in fostering emotional intelligence RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung in teens. This research used the qualitative approach with descriptive research method, the selection of subjects and informants by means of random and data gathering techniques through observation, interview and documentation against six people and three foster care parents foster care. The research results obtained by researchers concluded that child before obtaining care of foster parents in RPSAA has the characteristic of low emotional intelligence. Parenting patterns are applied in the RPSAA to foster care parenting is democratic. While parenting results in fostering emotional intelligence RPSAA Ciumbuleuit Bandung teenager in concluding that foster care teens have had a pretty good emotional intelligence, that is visible from how they are able to control all the feelings on him, even though there are teenagers who do not yet fully meet aspects of emotional intelligence.

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