A MOOC from an Occupational Perspective: How to Use Technology to Promote Participation by People with Disabilities (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Pousada ◽  
Betania Groba ◽  
Laura Nieto-Riveiro ◽  
Ana María Pena ◽  
Javier Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Plain Text ◽  
Multimedia Resources ◽  
Massive Online Open Course ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Technology Resources

BACKGROUND This paper has shown the results derived from the implementation of two editions of a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) that focused on the use and application of technology resources, most of which were free, to promote participation and intervention amongst people with disabilities. That is the only one MOOC focused on providing information to professionals about different tools to promote technology’s participation of people with disabilities. The study provides initial evidence of the rates for a MOOC with blended learning and tips to motivate the participants. OBJECTIVE The goals were (a) to describe the profile of person enrolled on a MOOC based on promoting the participation of people with disabilities, and (b) to analyse the behavior and progression of participants in the MOOC and their satisfaction with the educational resources provided. METHODS The MOOC was implemented using the tools of the MIRIADAX platform. This allowed the incorporation of plain text, multimedia resources (self-recording videos), links to complementary information, and an evaluation process. The study design was based on quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data from the two questionnaires and from MIRIADAX were analysed using various statistical methods. As has been noted, the MOOC had two editions. RESULTS Both editions had 1440 persons enrolled, but the course was completed by 254 participants in the first edition and 195 in the second one. The rates of completion were high relative to other courses, with 42.83%, and 51.31%. The general participant profile was that of a woman between the ages of 25 and 34, living in Spain, and studying at university. High quality of learning resources, blended learning and weekly challenges to promote participation were the main factors for the success of this MOOC. CONCLUSIONS Features of an Effective MOOC were identified: Topic of interest, Quality multimedia resources, Complementary documentation, Promotion of student participation, Straightforward ways to evaluate the participants, Duration of the MOOC. The analysis of results and comparison with previous research have enabled some key conclusions to be drawn and considered when designing, editing, and implementing successful MOOCs in the future.

scholarly journals BLENDED LEARNING IN FRENCH INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR LEARNING: IS IT EFFECTIVE?

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 645-654
Author(s):  
Roswita Lumban Tobing ◽  
Dwiyanto Djoko Pranowo
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Foreign Language Instruction ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Quality Of Learning

The use of blended learning in foreign language instruction such as French has been widely practiced by teachers in many countries, including Indonesia. As French for Indonesian is somehow not an easy subject to learn, the blended learning has not been widely implemented. In this regard, the aim of this study was to investigate whether there could be an improvement in the quality of learning when blended learning in French Intermediate Grammar courses for Indonesian was applied. An embedded mixed method design consisting of quantitative and qualitative approaches was used to analyse the collected data in this research, where the main method was quasi-experiment using the pretest-posttest design.  This study was conducted in one semester in seven synchronization activities. Data were collected by tests, questionnaires and observation sheets from 37 students taking French intermediate grammar course as the research respondents. The tests were reliable (Alpha Cronbach = .925). Moreover, the results showed that there were significant improvements among students, thus suggesting that blended learning can maximize the quality of learning (sig. < .05). The qualitative data informs that students were more independent in developing their creativity, autonomy and innovation in managing blended learning, hence the learning outcome was achieved.

Modification of tundish design to improve quality of slabs, casted at CCM No. 4 of EVRAZ NTMK

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-563
Author(s):  
I. M. Zakharov ◽  
V. A. Smirnov ◽  
D. V. Sushnikov ◽  
A. G. Lyzhin ◽  
E. A. Lavrova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Number ◽  
Metal Level ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Secondary Oxidation ◽  
Strip Rolling ◽  
Actual Distribution ◽  
Ultrasonic Control ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Water Simulation

A technology of continuous casting of steel has a large effect on its contamination. In particular, proper organization of metal flows in tundish and mold is very important. After completion a series of casting through a tundish and drop of metal level in it, it possible, that the slag flows from the surface layers of the tundish to capture the metal. An analysis of results of ultrasonic control of finished strip showed, that the basic number of the revealed defects was obtained during strip rolling out of the last slabs of the last heat in a series for a tundish. Metallographic studies determined, that the defects were located in the slab axis zone and filled by macro-inclusions of complex composition. To determine the actual distribution of metal flows, a water simulation of them was accomplished for the existing design of the EVRAZ NTMK tundish. It was determined, that at the drop of metal level in a tundish, a capture of slag from the metal reservoir and its transfer into the main bath of the tundish takes place due to whirligig flows. Following the weight metal consumption, the zone of slag inclusions distribution enlarges. Besides, denudation of the metal mirror in the metal reservoir takes place, resulted in metal secondary oxidation. Based on the results of the simulation, it was proposed to modify the design of the “turbostop”, which is installed in the metal reservoir of the tundish. Besides, it was proposed to remove the dividers installation in the tundish. It was noted, that the proposed steps enable to ensure a minimal level of rejections.

Blast Furnace In Engineering Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentin Petrescu ◽  
Florian Popescu ◽  
Alina Gligor
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Quality Of Presentation ◽  
Computer Interaction

AbstractUsing blended learning method, Blast Furnace subject was analysed inside the DidaTec Project. The analysed factors were the quality of presentation, quantity of information per page and human – computer interaction. The analysis shows the preference of students to work with different learning environments.

EVALUASI PROGRAM/PROYEK PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN EKONOMI KHUSUS SEI MANGKE DALAM RANGKA PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN MP3EI 2011-2025 DI KORIDOR EKONOMI SUMATERA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firrean Firrean
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Spatial Arrangement ◽  
Policy Program ◽  
Evaluative Research ◽  
Policy Optimization ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
North Sumatra

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is a region with certain limits within the jurisdiction of Indonesia which is set to perform economic functions and obtain certain facilities. One SEZ developed in North Sumatra Province and included in the National Strategic Area (KSN) Medan - Binjai - Deli Serdang - Karo is SEZ Sei Mangke. SEZ Sei Mangke is defined in PP 29 of 2012 on 27 February 2012 and is the first KEK in Indonesia which was inaugurated its operation by President Joko Widodo on January 27, 2015. KSN Mebidangro itself is an area of priority spatial arrangement because it has a very important influence nationally against state sovereignty, defense and state security, economic, social, cultural, and / or environment, including areas designated as world heritage. This research is an evaluative research intended to find out the end of a policy program in order to determine recommendation of last policy by using CIPO model which includes four stages: (1) context, (2) input, (3) process, and (4) output. The research method used is case study by applying qualitative research that aims to make an accurate interpretation of the characteristics of the object under study. Findings on the evaluation context indicate that the program is generally running well, but some aspects of synergy and policy optimization as well as financing support from central and local government need to be improved. In the input evaluation, and evaluation process some aspects need to be improved because the findings show the weakness of some aspects is the result of lack of synergy and optimization of policy and support from local government. Interesting from the evaluation of ouput is that with some weaknesses in the input and process components, it turns out the evaluation findings ouput show Seek Mangke SEZ development can still run well. The recommendation of this research is to improve the quality of policy synergy / program of SEZ Seek development by improving several aspects that are categorized in each stage of evaluation

ANALISIS DE CALIDAD DE SERVICIO EN REDES IPv6

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Jose Carlos Tavara Carbajal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Packet Loss ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Video Traffic ◽  
Control Software ◽  
Delay Jitter ◽  
End To End Delay ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Ipv6 Protocol

RESUMENEste documento tiene como objetivo analizar el comportamiento de la calidad del servicio del protocolo IPv6 sobre el tráfico de video, para esto se realizó sobre un entorno real y se llevó acabo el análisis de resultados a través de un software estadístico de control del tráfico.Palabras Clave.-  Calidad de Servicio, Ancho de Banda, Retardo, Fluctuación de Retardo, Pérdidas de Paquetes.ABSTRACTThis paper has aimed to analyze of the service quality of the IPv6 protocol on video traffic, this was about a real environment and was conducted analysis of results through statistical traffic control software. Key words- Quality of Service, Bandwidth, End to end delay, Jitter, Packet loss.

ANALISIS DE CALIDAD DE SERVICIO EN REDES IPv6

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jose Carlos Tavara Carbajal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Packet Loss ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Video Traffic ◽  
Control Software ◽  
Delay Jitter ◽  
End To End Delay ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Ipv6 Protocol

Este documento tiene como objetivo analizar el comportamiento de la calidad del servicio del protocolo IPv6 sobre el tráfico de video, para esto se realizó sobre un entorno real y se llevó acabo el análisis de resultados a través de un software estadístico de control del tráfico.Palabras Clave.-  Calidad de Servicio, Ancho de Banda, Retardo, Fluctuación de Retardo, Pérdidas de Paquetes.ABSTRACT  This paper has aimed to analyze of the service quality of the IPv6 protocol on video traffic, this was about a real environment and was conducted analysis of results through statistical traffic control software.  Key words.- Quality of Service, Bandwidth, End to end delay, Jitter, Packet loss.

ANALISIS DE CALIDAD DE SERVICIO EN REDES IPv6

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Jose Carlos Tavara Carbajal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Packet Loss ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Video Traffic ◽  
Control Software ◽  
Delay Jitter ◽  
End To End Delay ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Ipv6 Protocol

RESUMENEste documento tiene como objetivo analizar el comportamiento de la calidad del servicio del protocolo IPv6 sobre el tráfico de video, para esto se realizó sobre un entorno real y se llevó acabo el análisis de resultados a través de un software estadístico de control del tráfico.Palabras Clave.-  Calidad de Servicio, Ancho de Banda, Retardo, Fluctuación de Retardo, Pérdidas de Paquetes.ABSTRACTThis paper has aimed to analyze of the service quality of the IPv6 protocol on video traffic, this was about a real environment and was conducted analysis of results through statistical traffic control software. Keywords- Quality of Service, Bandwidth, End to end delay, Jitter, Packet loss.

scholarly journals Quality of Life: Changes in Self-Perception in People with down Syndrome as a Result of Being Part of a Football/Soccer Team. Self-Reports and External Reports

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Rocío Camacho ◽  
Cristina Castejón-Riber ◽  
Francisco Requena ◽  
Julio Camacho ◽  
Begoña Escribano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Soccer Team

The hypothesis posed was whether being part of a football/soccer team influenced the quality of life (QL) of the people who participated in it since their perception of themselves is enhanced by factors, such as self-determination, social inclusion, emotional well-being, physical well-being, material well-being, rights, personal development, and internal relationships. The objective was to evaluate the QL of people with Down Syndrome (DS) using their self-perception (n = 39) and the perception of the informants (family members, teachers) (n = 39). The KidsLife-Down Scale, with a few modifications, was used. In general, differences of opinion between the subgroups of participants with DS and informants showed that results were higher in terms of perception for participants in the DS subgroup. Scores for all variables were higher for those participants with DS who said they did engage in practicing competitive football/soccer. Although the perception of informants provides a great deal of information regarding the QL of participants with DS, participants with DS should also be involved in the evaluation process and their self-perceptions taken into account. It is not participating in a football team that causes the conclusions of the study, but training (which includes the friendly matches that are played), the cause correlated with the improvements detected in the athlete’s DS.

scholarly journals Transforming Cultural Ideas of Aging and Disability to Improve Policy and Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 645-645
Author(s):  
Anne Ordway
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Recent Work ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Real World ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Full Participation

Abstract Aging and disability are normative processes that extend across the lifespan. However, ageism and ableism are incorporated into many of our practices, programs, and policies—devaluing the lives of older adults and people aging with disabilities and ultimately preventing their full participation in society. Ageism and ableism are closely connected. For example, both systems identify impairment as an individual and social liability. As recent studies have demonstrated, this has real world implications for the quantity and quality of health care requested, delivered, and received by both older adults and people with disabilities. In this session, we discuss the connections between these two forms of oppression and present recent work by researchers in both fields and the FrameWorks Institute that shows how to transform our cultural ideas of aging and disability and development more inclusive policies and services. Part of a symposium sponsored by the Lifelong Disabilities Interest Group.

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