scholarly journals A Set of Challenges for setting distance-learning environments based on university students’ experience at the covid-19 pandemic time in Iraq

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Alkhafaji ◽  
Haider Mshalli ◽  
Carlo Giovannela ◽  
Marcello Passarelli
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Future Time ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Seamless Learning ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

Abstract This paper presents an empirical study to investigate students’ perspectives and attitude towards distance-learning at the university level in Iraq. Universities were forced to convert from face-to-face (f2f) learning to fully virtual due to the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic. The transition was within two weeks, which probably causes some challenges students might encounter due to this rapid transition. This study aims to highlight any challenges students might face. This would help prevent such challenges in the future time, which could ensure a smooth and seamless learning process over the internet. A mixed methods approach was used with data being gathered using a questionnaire technique with 79 questions; multichoice, scales and open-ended questions; this paper focuses on the quantitative data only. 2746 students responded to this questionnaire from different age groups and different study levels. A set of four challenges’ themes is introduced in this paper, which was driven based on the results of this study. Themes include infrastructure related, pedagogy related, context related, and self-support related.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of the Consequences of Distance Learning throughout Covid19 Epidemic in Higher Education: The Moroccan Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 56-70
Author(s):  
Rym Asserraji
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Personalized Learning ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Shed Light

  Distance learning can be regarded as learning that predominates entirely through the internet. It has been implemented because of the pandemic of Covid 19. According to Chaney (2010: 5-21), it is also referred to as distance learning, which is a swiftly flourishing setting that allows teachers and students and all people working in all domains the flexibility of working beyond the restraints of time and place. Also, this shift from face-to-face lectures to online classes is the only possible solution. Nevertheless, academic institutions would not be capable of converting all of their college curricula into an online resource overnight. Distance, scale, and personalized learning are the three biggest challenges for online learning. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to shed light on the challenges of online learning for students at the university level. And then to try to find out the possible solutions and recommendations to enhance online learning for the benefit of students.

scholarly journals Measure for measure: using statistics to monitor service take-up of the University of Leicester Library's Distance Learning Unit

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (82) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Lou McGill
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Academic Departments ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
University Management ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Measure For Measure ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
The University

The new Distance Learning Unit at the University of Leicester Library needed to evaluate and measure take-up of services in order to secure funding beyond the initial three-year funding period. The Unit established a comprehensive procedure for recording transactions which included both manual and computer generated data. This data was presented in several different ways to different groups within the University. Statistics were collected to aid library management, provide information to academic departments and for broader University management. The quantitative data revealed a significant growth in all service areas and qualitative feedback has been very positive. Members of the team have experienced several positive outcomes as a result of collecting this information and are highly committed to this time consuming task.

General Didactic Principles About University Education in Music in the Midst of a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojin Nedialkov ◽  
Nadia Nedialkova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
University Education ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Preliminary Preparation ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

This article discusses some of the most important prerequisites for building and organizing the didactic structure of music education at the university level in the midst of a pandemic. The emphasis is on the methodology in designing online learning. The principles of carrying out the preliminary preparation for the transition to the new synchronous1 and asynchronous2 training are described. The basic rules for building and organizing online lectures in the conditions of distance learning are systematized. Models for asynchronous lectures according to already established principles are presented. An analysis of the difficulties and dangers of constant home office work has been performed. The authors of this article share their pedagogical experience regarding the specifics of conducting individual and group music disciplines in the context of distance learning, giving basic recommendations on the structuring of the learning process, which can be used not only in a pandemic situation, but also in the future for more flexible, modern and effective education related to constantly improving technologies.

Development of E-Learning in Niger

2010 ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Aissetou Drame Yaye
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Digital Campus ◽  
Virtual University ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Official Opening ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The University

The University Abdou Moumouni (UAM) of Niamey in Niger mainly focused on traditional face to face learning, and even the existence of the African Virtual University since the years 1999 did not change the situation. It is only after the official opening at the University of the Francophone Digital Campus in December 2003 that lecturers and students started overseeing and taking advantages of all the benefits of e-Learning and distance learning. The present paper builds on the author’s personal initiatory experience in e-Learning to highlight some specific challenges that traditional universities such as the UAM face in their efforts to introduce e-Learning and distance learning as a new mode of course delivery. The study shows that even though challenges are big, political and institutional support can freshen the perspectives and change opportunities into realities.

scholarly journals Irregular Attendance of University Students at Class and its Relation to their Academic Achievement

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-128
Author(s):  
Shanti Prasad Khanal
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Social Science Education ◽  
The University

 The paper intends to examine the irregular attendance of students in their class and its relation to their academic achievement in five central campuses of Mid- Western University. This study followed descriptive study based on quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were obtained from 172 students selected by non-proportional stratified sampling. Qualitative data were obtained from the campus chiefs, heads of instruction committees and teachers of the central campuses selected purposively. A mixed questionnaire was employed for quantitative data and open ended questionnaire was used to collect qualitative data. The study showed that near about half portion of respondents responded that they were sometimes irregular in their class. Few students (4.45%) who were never irregular belonged to the category of having knowledge of irregular attendance. Higher portion (29.57%) of the male students were always irregular than the female students. The high portion of Master's level students were always irregular than the Bachelor's level students. Chhetri students were always irregular than other castes. The higher percentage (23.07%) of 20 to 25 years’ age group students were always irregular than other age groups. The percentage of irregular students seemed higher in central campus of Humanities and Social Science, Education and Management. Majority of the participants pointed out that the University related factors are main reasons for their irregular attendance. The study showed that there is a positive significant relationship between class attendance of students and their academic achievement.

scholarly journals The Relation between Academic Procrastination of University Students and Their Assignment and Exam Performances: The Situation in Distance and Face-to-Face Learning Environments

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Betul Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
The Other ◽  
Academic Procrastination ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Logical Regression ◽  
Exam Scores ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The University

The relation between assignment and exam performances of the university students and their academic procrastination behaviors in distance and face-to-face learning environments was investigated in this study. Empirical research carried out both in face-to-face and online environments have generally shown a negative correlation between academic procrastination and academic performance. However, the effect of academic procrastination on assignments in distance learning setting has not been analyzed extensively. To understand the interaction between academic procrastination and the learning environment; assignment and exam performances of eighty-eight university students in face-to-face (FtF) and distance learning (DL) environments were investigated. According to the findings of the study, students’ academic procrastination and assignment scores were negatively correlated in both environments but especially in DL setting. Contrary to this, academic procrastination and exam scores were correlated to each other only in FtF environment. On the other hand, there was no correlation between total assignment and exam scores for DL group, while a medium positive correlation was found in FtF group. The findings of binary logical regression analysis demonstrated that predictive value of the DL environment for assignment score is much stronger than academic procrastination behavior of students.

scholarly journals Psychological Security of Psychology Students in the University Educational Environment in the Context of Distance Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 36-47
Author(s):  
E. A. Kedyarova ◽  
◽  
N. I. Cherneckaya ◽  
N. S. Kondrashova ◽  
K. S. Litvinenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
University Education ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
The University

The article presents the findings of the comparative study of the indices of psychological security of educational environment in the context of face-to-face and distance learning formats. The study has revealed the decrease in the level of resistance to psychological violence from teachers, and that of satisfaction with significant attributes of education environment during a distance learning period. It has been proved that psychology students demonstrate weakening of the learning activity significance and lack of face-to-face trustful communication with a teacher. Most differences have been revealed on the behavior component of the attitude towards university education environment: a positive attitude lessened, while a neutral one rose. The indices of the attitude towards education environment on the cognitive component were also high: a neutral level increased

scholarly journals Analisis Yuridis Mengenai Strategi Dosen Terkait Dengan Mutu Pembelajaran Di Perguruan Tinggi Masa Era New Normal

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-223
Author(s):  
Halimatul Maryani
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

The scope of education is the parties that are involved in the sphere of education such as proteges/students/college students, the basic and the purpose of education itself, educators, educational materials, educational methods, educational evaluation, educational tools and the surrounding environment within the scope of education. Education is also one of the most important parts of human life that has provisions that aim to help the improvement of living standard and life for themselves and for the country. If referring to the Article 31 (amendment) paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which states that "Every citizen has the right to education, of course education is meant in principle, learning what we know is based on face to face in the class. to transfer the knowledge to their students (students / college students). This has now turned into virtual, distance learning, due to various constraints of limited facilities and infrastructure, the ability to absorb the technology, on the other hand, the unstable condition of the spread of covid-19 has certainly become a dilemma for several universities, including the university of Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah in implementing learning whether it's pure online use organized with Distance Learning (PJJ) -virtual and other types of virtual.Keywords : Strategy, the Quality of Learning,New Normal

scholarly journals Distance Learning: Responsibilities and Challenges Facing Educators in the 21st Century

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Karim El Hiani
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Outstanding Contribution ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
The Status ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

The emergence of distance learning has brought to the fore new responsibilities and challenges that must be taken into consideration by educators especially at the university level (White, 2003; Larreamendy-Joerns & Leinhardt, 2006). Thus, two main questions might need to be risen: what are the new roles of educators with regard to distance learning? Also, what are the challenges that face educators in distance learning? Hence, the present paper goes through the new roles and responsibilities that distance learning educators need to bear in mind to make an outstanding contribution in the learning process. Basically, educators are in dire need of the use of new mediums and skills. Additionally, this paper deals with the main challenges facing educators in the area of distance learning. The emergence of the latter comes not to be free of some constraints including issues related to planning, teaching, and evaluating. Raising an explicit awareness towards these responsibilities and challenges plays a tremendous role in promoting the status of distance learning. This paper provides beneficial implications for educators, curriculum designers, and stakeholders in that it provides a good platform to reconsider serious issues related to distance learning education.

scholarly journals A Statistical Analysis Of The Performance Distance Learning Students And The Full-Time Students At The University Of Lagos

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Johnson Ademola Adewara ◽  
Ismail Adedeji Adeleke ◽  
Rotimi Kayode Ogundeji ◽  
Edesiri Bridget Ahani
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cumulative Grade Point Average ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The University

The study compares the performance of distance learning students with full-time students in a traditional face-to-face learning environment. This study is one aspect of a larger research project designed to gain insight into factors that may influence the performance of distance learning students. The data used in the study represent the graduating GPA (Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). The result showed that students of Distance Learning Institute (DLI) performed better in business administration than the mainstream students, while the mainstream accounting students perform better than the DLI accounting students. Results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference in final grades of these groups of students.

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