scholarly journals A Case Study on Online Learning and Digital Assessment in Times of Crisis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. p44
Author(s):  
Theresa Kwong ◽  
Lawrence Mui ◽  
Eva Y. W. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Social Unrest ◽  
Digital Assessment ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

To minimise the adverse impact on student learning due to escalating social unrest started locally in June 2019 and the current COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Baptist University has emphatically strengthened its strategic resolve in e-Learning deployment. With various measures and e-Learning initiatives rolled out, HKBU teachers gained more momentum in launching online classes and conducting e-Assessments with different e-Tools. Peer-sharing from teachers who have successfully implemented online classes and digital assessment was conducive to creating a culture to fast-track e-Learning adoption. This case study sheds light on how virtual teaching and learning have assisted HKBU teachers and students circumvent the recent crises. The study also identifies determining factors and challenges of adopting e-Learning strategies at the University.

Hindrance to the Integration of e-learning Adoption in Nigerian Universities

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Abasiama G. Akpan ◽  
Chris Eriye Tralagba
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
University Education ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
University System ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
The University

Electronic learning or online learning is a part of recent education which is dramatically used in universities all over the world. As well as the use and integration of e-learning is at the crucial stage in all developing countries. It is the most significant part of education that enhances and improves the educational system. This paper is to examine the hindrances that influence e-learning in Nigerian university system. In order to have an inclusive research, a case study research was performed in Evangel University, Akaeze, southeast of Nigeria. The paper demonstrates similar hindrances on country side. This research is a blend of questionnaires and interviews, the questionnaires was distributed to lecturers and an interview was conducted with management and information technology unit. Research had shown the use of e-learning in university education which has influenced effectively and efficiently the education system and that the University education in Nigeria is at the crucial stage of e-learning. Hence, some of the hindrances are avoiding unbeaten integration of e-learning. The aim of this research is to unravel the barriers that impede the integration of e-learning in universities in Nigeria. Nevertheless, e-learning has modified the teaching and learning approach but integration is faced with many challenges in Nigerian University.

E-learning and information literacy at the University of Jos

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 607-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki Lawal ◽  
Stephen Akintunde
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
The University

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential role of information literacy (IL) within the changing context of the e-learning environment at the University of Jos in recent years. It focuses and emphasises the role of the University library in facilitating teaching and learning through the use of e-learning platforms in teaching information retrieval skills. The paper aims to identify gaps in students’ information skills that could be addressed through IL instruction. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a case study research design while the methodology involved the administration of structured questionnaires to the two groups of respondents. Findings – Findings from the study provide useful insights to the skills challenges experienced by students and point to a need for effective collaboration between the library, faculty and management in order to promote a better approach to learning at the institution. Originality/value – By emphasising the role of the library, the paper contributes to previous studies on e-learning at the University and provides a basis for further research in this regard.

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic and pharmacy education in a developing country: A case study from Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-16
Author(s):  
B.K. Lawal ◽  
A. Haruna ◽  
F.S. Kurfi ◽  
K.B. David
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
State Government ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
State University ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Fixed Structure ◽  
The University

Since March 2020, all schools in Nigeria have been closed to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This paper presents the case study of the e-learning strategies adopted by Kaduna State University to reduce the educational disruption during these unprecedented times. As the University had no established e-learning resources, there was a need for prompt training of staff in online teaching. The online teaching methods to be adopted came with their fair share of challenges as e-learning activities had not been taking place at the University prior to the emergence of COVID-19. The University, with the full support of the state government, were making plans to ensure a fixed structure for the integration of e-learning into the syllabus. This case study provides some recommendations that could be adopted by similar institutions that have no previous e-learning structures. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up opportunities to upgrade the educational mode of delivery and shown the need to embrace emerging technologies.

Integrating E-Learning in the Teaching of English Language Classes

2019 ◽  
pp. 227-253
Author(s):  
Shimey Shawna Masters
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this research was to investigate how the integration of e-learning in the teaching of English Language could benefit teachers and students at the high school level. This study was done using mixed methods in the form of an exploratory sequential action research where an exploration of teachers' experiences who used e-learning strategies in the teaching of English Language classes was observed and assessed to identify successes and challenges. A total of 15 teachers were trained to use e-learning approaches to improve the teaching and learning process and provided with a training manual after revising the literature relating to the problem. This was accomplished in the study, and an evaluation of the impact was conducted. The findings revealed that the teachers commenced integrating the technologies in their classes and that they are utilizing the strategies that they were exposed to in the training process.

An Evaluation of e-Learning in Eastern and Western Europe

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Toole ◽  
Tamuna Khetaguri ◽  
Mzia Zangaladze
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Developing Area ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The University

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Wales has been collaborating with colleagues in Georgian State Universities to evaluate current levels of Technology Enhanced Learning usage by staff and students in each institution. The objective was to create an informed picture of the future trajectory of TEL innovation for planning purposes across both regions.This case study describes how detailed surveys of TEL usage by University staff and students were carried out in both Georgia and in Wales. The overall picture in both regions is that this is an important and rapidly developing area of educational innovation that is as much driven by staff and student adoption of emerging technologies as it is by institutional provision.Both staff and students are increasingly using their own devices to engage with teaching and learning. A further trend is the use of social media and online cloud based resources for communications and access to online learning materials. This information is now being used in the formation of new TEL strategies across the institutions.

scholarly journals Adoption of innovative e-learning support for teaching: A multiple case study at the University of Waikato

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Marcia Johnson ◽  
Bronwen Cowie ◽  
Willem De Lange ◽  
Garry Falloon ◽  
Craig Hight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The University

<span>In response to recent social, economic, and pedagogical challenges to tertiary-level teaching and learning, universities are increasingly investigating and adopting e-learning as a way to engage and motivate students. This paper reports on the first year of a two-year (2009-2010) qualitative multiple case study research project in New Zealand. Using perspectives from activity theory and the scholarship of teaching, the research has the overall goal of documenting, developing, and disseminating effective and innovative practice in which e-learning plays an important role in tertiary teaching. A "snapshot" of each of the four 2009 cases and focused findings within and across cases are provided. This is followed by an overall discussion of the context, "within" and "across" case themes, and implications of the research.</span>

scholarly journals The Correlation between Silence Phenomenon and EFL Student Online Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
Alimin Adi Waloyo ◽  
Zahrah Qurota’ Ayu Nurrohmah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Optimal Outcomes ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
New Type ◽  
The University

In order to eliminate the spread of the Corona Virus, the students have been being required to study from homes either synchronously or asynchronously. It is commonly known asan online class. It has been being done to cut the spread of theCOVID-19 virus. This new teaching approach needs EFL students to adjust their way of learning. Also, the online class creates some challenges, such as limited interaction, low motivation, internet connection issues, etc) for EFL learners in their learning process because teachers and students have less interaction. This situation is called a silence phenomenon. Due to this was a new type of issue in EFL teaching and less investigated research, the researchers conducted the study to investigate the factors and solutions of the silencing phenomenon faced by EFL students during an online class. This study employed a case study research method.The subjects of this studywere tenstudents of English Language EducationDepartment students, 2017 academicyear at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). The researcher collected thedata through the interview technique.The interview was applied, so the researchers obtained rich and in-depth data. The finding of this studyshowed that students’active participation during online classes was very low.That low participation was caused by several aspects: individual, teacher,cultural, technological, and domestic. The students could implement various ways to minimize the students’ reticence in the online class. This research hopefully provides different views to make teachers' online classes fun and interesting, so English learning can obtain optimal outcomes.    

scholarly journals E-learning and m-learning as tools for enhancing teaching and learning in higher education: a case study of Russia

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Oksana Marunevich ◽  
Valentina Kolmakova ◽  
Irina Odaruyk ◽  
Denis Shalkov
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Russian Universities ◽  
Vital Factor

In the world of online education, teachers are constantly looking for ways to interact with students both synchronously and asynchronously. The next decade is likely to witness a considerable rise in the development of more advanced e-learning and m-learning tools since they have become a vital factor for education due to the global shutdown of learning activities forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper is a preliminary attempt to analyze the use of e-learning and m-learning technologies by Russian universities. E-learning and m-learning mean sharing knowledge and skills by using web- or mobile-based technology, respectively. The most commonly employed learning tools are social networks, LMS, and video conferencing which due to their accessibility, immediacy, interactivity, and context-awareness benefit both teachers and students in a number of ways.

scholarly journals A case study on the perspectives of University of Santo Tomas pharmacy professors on the influence of online classes in pharmacy education

2021 ◽  
pp. 759-770
Author(s):  
Heidus Renzo G. Palomares ◽  
Precious Pauline M. Pantoja ◽  
Kristefanie E. Pascua ◽  
Alyanna Lou D. Pfleider ◽  
Andrea Nicole T. Polintan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Virtual Mode

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the academic environment into distance learning. In the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Pharmacy, an Enriched Virtual Mode of Learning was used to deliver the online teaching and learning process. This study aimed to determine the influences that online learning had on the standard of pharmacy education. Methods: A qualitative case study research design was utilised and gathered the perspectives of eight UST pharmacy professors. Results: During thematic analysis, several themes were identified which were rooted in the ten key components of online learning. Conclusions: The study concluded that online learning had more negative influences than positive influences on pharmacy education. Regarding pharmacy courses, the Quality Control, Microbiology, and Public Health clusters were identified as the most difficult to teach online while the Biochemistry and Pharmacognosy clusters were the least. Recommended adjustments to improve learning outcomes focused on enhanced review methods during the course audit.

The Teaching and Learning of EFL Learning Strategies at a Saudi College

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Hassan M. Kassem
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

Shaqra University in Saudi Arabia is now seeking national institutional accreditation. The English program at Thadiq College of Sciences and Humanities, one of Shaqra University’s colleges, is participating in the project as a representative of all English programs in the university. The quality of teaching and learning is an important performance indicator that the accrediting committee (The Saudi National Committee of Academic Accreditation) considers in its evaluation process. For two years, teachers in the program have taught LLSs to students, especially in the first four levels that include skill-based courses. The present study therefore aimed to explore the frequency of teaching (reported by teachers) and using (reported by students) LLSs in the program. The relationship between LLSs on one hand and gender and achievement on the other was also explored. A 54-item questionnaire of strategies relating to vocabulary, reading, listening, writing and speaking was developed. After validated, the questionnaire was completed by 88 students and 18 teachers in the two sections of the program (for there is a section for each gender of students and teachers). Data analysis revealed high frequencies of both teaching and using LLSs. The agreement percentage between frequencies reported by teachers and students was 76%. No statistical differences were found between male and female students in LLSs. Finally, a strong positive correlation was found between LLLSs and each individual strategy category and total strategies. Implications based on the results are offered.

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