scholarly journals Ten Tips for Blended Practicals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Garrard ◽  
Stephen Beck ◽  
Matteo Di Benedetti ◽  
Adam Funnell
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Rapid Onset ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

At the start of 2020 the rapid onset of the coronavirus pandemic forced higher education institutions across the world to pivot from face to face to remote teaching. For teaching methods that involve the transmission and dissemination of verbal/visual information between academic staff and students, video technologies provided immediate methods to respond to the restricted access to campus. Practical activities, that usually involve interaction with equipment, presented a greater challenge to adapt for remote delivery. With restrictions on higher education being partially lifted, many institutions worldwide intend to offer blended learning, prioritizing in-person activities that are troublesome to deliver online, such as practicals. Social distancing measures are reducing capacity and placing increased pressure on space, creating a need to optimise limited time students have in the lab and strategies to determine which activities can best utilize this limited resource. Time is constrained, leaving little opportunity to make radical changes to learning and teaching structures. In this publication, The department of Mulicdipalnary Engineering Education (MEE) at the University of Sheffield, utilise their experiences in practical teaching to provide simple, implementable ideas for blended practicals which maximize students’ learning and experiences within the envelope of available resources.

scholarly journals Teaching and learning during COVID 19: Perspectives of undergraduate Oral Health students.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manorika Ratnaweera ◽  
Rohini Khareedi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Better Than

Introduction: COVID -19 has caused disruptions in higher education across the world. Our university adapted a blended model of learning, moving between traditional campus-based sessions and online sessions. Material and Methods: The purpose of this study was to investigate the students’ perceptions of their experience of teaching and learning during the pandemic. An anonymous electronic questionnaire-based survey was sent to students. The data was subject to analysis. Results: 67 students responded to the survey.32.8% of the participants felt face to face sessions were better than online sessions and 37.3% said that face to face and online sessions offer similar benefits. 37.3% preferred live online sessions while 46.3% preferred recorded videos. 40.3% of students reported finding transitioning into practical sessions challenging. 65.7% reported having been moderately impacted by COVID-19. Adaptation to online sessions, the level of engagement, the ability to seek clarifications, preparation for assessments and the ease of transition into practical sessions were all positively correlated to the level of impact by COVID-19 with p<0.05. Conclusion: The adaptability to and acceptability of online teaching and learning sessions has been high. A significant number of participants have reported finding the transitioning into practical sessions challenging. Keywords: COVID-19, Online learning and teaching, blended learning, higher education

scholarly journals 5. Quality Aspects of Product Design in Artistic Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-217
Author(s):  
Bard Bajçinovci ◽  
Uliks Bajçinovci ◽  
Elena Rexha ◽  
Bujar Bajçinovci
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
The University

AbstractThe University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” is the biggest higher education institution in Kosovo, which ever since its foundation has held the main burden of education and the development of the Kosovar society. If in the past the University of Prishtina was not only a hearth of knowledge, but also an icon of Kosova’s high education, now its mission is to offer stable and qualitative education to the new generation, functioning as an asset for the development and the strengthening of the Kosovar society. Currently, the UP is the biggest higher education institution in the Kosovo, with 42.006 students, above 1.000 academic staff members and around 350 administrative staff members, accommodated in 14 Academic Units. The research conducted in this paper reflects quality aspects in artistic education for sustainable product design, especially in art, architecture, creativity and innovation in academia curricula. The research methods consist of empirical observation in academia, direct observation of teaching methods, and promoting contemporary interactive teaching methods. To perceive a clearer research data, exploring was made within: The department of Architecture, Department of Anthropology-Archeology, The faculty of Arts in the University of Prishtina, also with UBT - Higher Education Institution in Kosovo, in the context of the possibilities for the improvement of the curricula’s, within actual and accredited academic frameworks. Research concludes that new teaching strategies must involve a new closeness, a brand new and more refining holistic system, as a response to less functional academic curriculums.

scholarly journals Blockchain Technology into Gamification on Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qurotul Aini ◽  
Untung Rahardja ◽  
Alfiah Khoirunisa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Today ◽  
The Times

As we know, Indonesia has begun to enter the era of revolution 4.0 which in that era there were many changes in all fields including the presence of blockchain technology which began to be in demand. Including in the field of education, the changes that occur in the world of education today are so significant with the commencement of the abandonment of teaching methods that still use conventional methods. Keep track of tasks by book, face to face communication, which of course will cause many losses in a certain period of time, as many tasks that have long been buried become difficult to find when needed, and the possibility of manipulation of tasks is still great. The learning method is considered as a boring and insecure way, where students cannot explore learning because the collected files can still be manipulated by other parties. So from now on the application of learning methods is changed by the concept of gamification which relies on blockchain technology. The gamification learning method was created to compensate for the times when students preferred to play games rather than learning, therefore the gamification method could be applied to management education in higher education.

The Indian University in a Comparative Perspective

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.R. Madhava Menon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
University System ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

The purpose of looking at Indian universities in a comparative perspective is obviously to locate it among higher education institutions across the world and to identify its strengths and weaknesses in the advancement of learning and research. In doing so, one can discern the directions for reform in order to put the university system in a competitive advantage for an emerging knowledge society. This chapter looks at the current state of universities in India and highlights the initiatives under way for change and proposes required policy changes.

scholarly journals Increasing University Competitiveness through Assessment of Green Content in Curriculum and Eco-Labeling in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 712
Author(s):  
Andrea Okanović ◽  
Jelena Ješić ◽  
Vladimir Đaković ◽  
Simonida Vukadinović ◽  
Andrea Andrejević Panić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Green Jobs ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Growing environmental problems and increasing requirements of green jobs force universities around the world not only to transform their curricula but also to enrich existing ones with contents related to the promotion of sustainable development. This paper aims to show the importance of measuring and monitoring the share of green contents in all university activities, as only in that way it is possible to monitor trends and give realistic assessments of their effect and importance. The paper presents a comparative analysis of different types of methodologies for assessing sustainable activities at universities as well as research conducted at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia and its comparison with the University of Gothenburg (Sweden). This research aims to point out the importance of increasing competitiveness in higher education through assessment of green content in a curriculum and its promotion. In this way, through eco-labeling methodology, it would be easier to identify those contents that, in a certain share, contribute to the promotion of sustainable development. Furthermore, this methodology can easily be extended across the country and the region, which would bring positive effects to all stakeholders in higher education.

Active Learning Online

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Viktor Wang ◽  
Leslie Hitch ◽  
Geraldine Torrisi-Steele
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Strategic Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current Century ◽  
Teaching Goal ◽  
Current Article

Preparing graduates for the present and future workforce is an important strategic learning and teaching goal of higher education. Towards realizing this goal, institutions are expending significant effort promoting active learning as an institution-wide teaching approach. Active learning defined as learners deeply participating in the learning process are being increasingly used in face-to-face contexts, but can it be used just as effectively in the online environments now common in higher education? In their 2017 paper, the authors established that active learning online is certainly possible. In this current article the authors assert that not only is active learning online possible, but that it is a necessity to bolster workforce and higher order thinking skills needed in this current century. Importantly, the faculties have a crucial role to play in implementing active learning online, and active learning online permeate the whole of the online learning experience within courses.

Emergency remote education and smart working at three European higher education institutions

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Remote Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
European Higher Education ◽  
Smart Working

Due to the threat posed by COVID-19, many colleges and universities around the world opted to switch to online courses and smart working to keep their students, professors, and staff safe during the pandemic emergency. Face-to-face classes, including labs and workshops, have been canceled and substituted with online activities. New administrative procedures have also been established to support the emergency remote education. This article analyzes these changes in light of the experiences of three higher education institutions in different countries, namely Latvia, Poland, and Italy. From this analysis, some aspects have emerged that have stimulated a deeper reflection on the use of digital technology in higher education. .

scholarly journals Universidad en tiempos de Covid-19: tecnologías que acortan distancias

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Gloria María Pérez Montero
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The presence in the world of the pandemic known as Covid-19 has brought with it challenges and challenges in all areas, but especially in the educational context. The University of Granma responds to the intention of promoting the use of technologies in the improvement of Higher Education and in current times has had to enhance this aspect due to the need for social distancing. This work presents some of the alternatives that have been adopted in the House of Higher Studies and how young people have assimilated them, based on the experiences obtained in the teaching of the Communication course, which belongs to the Sociocultural Management for Development career from the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The epidemiological situation has not prevented the training of comprehensive and competent professionals, on the contrary, it has enabled students to achieve self-management of knowledge and meaningful learning, using virtual teaching- learning environments.

scholarly journals Extracurricular Partnerships as a Tool for Enhancing Graduate Employability

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David I Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Public Engagement ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
The Public ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Global Demand ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

The world of work is changing rapidly, with an increasing global demand for employees with higher-level skills. Employees need to have the right attitudes and aptitudes for work, possess work-relevant skills, and have relevant experience. Whilst universities are embedding employability into their curricula, partnerships outside of the taught curriculum provide additional, largely untapped, opportunities for students to develop these key skills and gain valuable work experience. Two extracurricular partnership opportunities were created for Bioscience undergraduates at the University of Leeds, UK: an educational research internships scheme, where students work in partnership with fellow students and academic staff on on-going educational projects, and Pop-Up Science, a unique, student-led public engagement volunteer scheme. Both schemes generate substantial benefits for all. They enhance student’s skills and employability, facilitate and enhance staff-student education practices and research, and engage the public with research in the Biosciences. Collectively, they demonstrate the extraordinary value and benefits accrued from developing extracurricular partnerships between students, staff, and the community.

scholarly journals Digitalization Policy Influence: Implementation of Mobile Learning in the University Educational Process

Webology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (Special Issue 04) ◽  
pp. 687-699
Author(s):  
Sergey Evgenievich Shishov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Policy Influence ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The University ◽  
Training Organization

The digitalization of higher education has led to the emergence of new teaching methods, including mobile learning methods. The purpose of the study is to determine the prospects, advantages, and obstacles to the introduction of mobile learning in the university educational process in the context of the digitalization policy of education. The study presents the prospects for the introduction of mobile learning in the university educational process; identifies the main components of mobile learning, which ensure the effectiveness of the implementation of mobile technologies and types of mobile content that can be used in the university educational process; an analysis of each type has been carried out; the advantages and obstacles of the introduction of mobile learning are highlighted. In conclusion, mobile technologies allow introducing new forms of training organization, involving the interaction of learning subjects with each other not only during lessons but also outside them.

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