scholarly journals Reflexões sobre o papel do tutor na EAD

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (31) ◽  
pp. 226-239
Author(s):  
Alvaro Martins Fernandes Júnior ◽  
Jorge Luiz Bernardi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Educación A Distancia ◽  
Palabras Clave

RESUMO Considerando o cenário da Educação a Distância no Brasil e sua importância enquanto possibilidade de democratização da educação superior, este texto tece reflexões a respeito do papel do tutor nos ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem, usuais em cursos oferecidos nesta modalidade. O texto inicia com algumas ponderações filosóficas que revelam a influência que o conhecimento (ou sua falta), exerce sobre a humanidade, considerando-se que é pela construção de conhecimento que se favorece a superação de desigualdades e melhor qualidade de vida. Nesse sentido, apresenta-se a modalidade a distância como possibilidade de autonomia e emancipação social, sendo necessário pensar a respeito do papel do tutor neste horizonte. Finalmente o texto conceitua ambiente virtual de aprendizagem, preconizando alguns princípios relevantes na aprendizagem de adultos.   Palavras-chave: Educação a distância e tutoria. Tecnologia e educação. Ambiente Virtual de aprendizagem.   ABSTRACT Considering the scenario of Distance Education in Brazil and its importance as a possibility for the democratization of higher education, this text reflects on the role of the tutor in the virtual learning environments, usual in courses offered in this modality. The text begins with some philosophical considerations that reveal the influence that knowledge (or its lack), exerts on humanity, considering that it is by the construction of knowledge that favors the overcoming of inequalities and better quality of life. In this sense, the distance modality is presented as a possibility of autonomy and social emancipation, being necessary to think about the role of the tutor in this horizon. Finally, the text conceptualizes virtual learning environment, advocating some relevant principles in adult learning.   Key words: Distance education and tutoring. Technology and education. Virtual learning environment.   RESUMEN Considerando el escenario de la Educación a Distancia en Brasil y su importancia como posibilidad de democratización de la educación superior, este texto teje reflexiones acerca del papel del tutor en los ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje, usuales en cursos ofrecidos en esta modalidad. El texto comienza con algunas ponderaciones filosóficas que revelan la influencia que el conocimiento (o su falta), ejerce sobre la humanidad, considerando que es por la construcción de conocimiento que se favorece la superación de desigualdades y mejor calidad de vida. En ese sentido, se presenta la modalidad a distancia como posibilidad de autonomía y emancipación social, siendo necesario pensar acerca del papel del tutor en este horizonte. Finalmente el texto conceptualiza ambiente virtual de aprendizaje, preconizando algunos principios relevantes en el aprendizaje de adultos.   Palabras clave: Educación a distancia y tutoría. Tecnología y educación. Entorno virtual de aprendizaje. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v14i31.1585

Business Simulations in Management Pedagogy: Role of Libraries in Enhancing Access to Business Simulations: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
P. Sreejaya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Participatory Learning ◽  
Business Simulations

Looking at the contemporary educational practice, we come across a host of buzzwords such as immersive environments, participatory learning, experiential learning, experimental learning, etc. Due to the drastic development in the information and communication technology areas, various new educational methods have emerged such as e-learning and virtual learning environment. Education, especially, the higher education scenario has witnessed the boom of new pedagogical tools. Among this, ‘simulations’ is a new mode of teaching and learning in the management pedagogy that is gaining ground and appreciation. Simulations act as an essential educational tool in the virtual learning environment. There has been a significant increase in the use of business simulation games in the area of management education. Business simulations attempt to bring real-life business scenarios to life in the classroom to develop the desired capacities and skills of the students.The most important advantage of a simulation is that they help to establish a new learning relationship with the students and assigning new roles to them and build their capacities regarding participatory learning. This paper highlights the concept of simulation, and it also explores the role of simulation in management education. It discusses various business simulations available in the market. This article also shares the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode library’s experience about the facilitation of simulations with a special reference to Harvard Business School Publishing Simulations, for its academic programmes during the past few years.

A Participação de Licenciandos de Pedagogia em um Fórum de Discussão Acerca de Conhecimentos Matemáticos

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Helenara Regina Sampaio Figueiredo ◽  
Rui Marcos de Oliveira Barros
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Content Learning ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Mathematical Abilities

Este artigo apresenta uma análise acerca da participação dos licenciandos nos fóruns de duas disciplinas do curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia, na modalidade de Educação a Distância, ofertado pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM. A pesquisa de doutorado concluída teve como objetivo geral investigar as habilidades matemáticas dos temas matemáticos “Espaço e Forma” e “Grandezas e Medidas”. Para responder aos problemas da pesquisa, foram analisados os materiais disponibilizados no Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem - AVA do curso, identifcando a frequência dos licenciandos quanto à participação nos fóruns das disciplinas observadas e a análise dos registros escritos dos licenciados ao resolverem questões de conhecimentos matemáticos semelhantes à Prova Brasil. Nos relatos das entrevistas respondidas por doze licenciandos voluntários, foi questionado sobre a baixa participação deles no fórum. Os resultados apontam para as difculdades sentidas pelos estudantes o que, provavelmente, afeta a aprendizagem dos conteúdos. Discutem-se as funções do fórum e a teoria que propicia suporte ao uso dessaferramenta, que favorece plenamente a interação na EaD.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância. Formação Inicial. Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem. AbstractThis article aims to present an analysis about the participation of undergraduates in forums of two Pedagogy Degree course’s subjects, distance learning modality, offered by Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM. The doctoral research had as general objective to investigate the mathematical abilities of these students about the mathematical subjects “Space and Shape” and “Quantities and Measures”. In order to address the problems of the research, the material contents were analyzed available in the virtual learning environment (called AVA) of the course, identifying thus the undergraduates´ frequency regarding their participation in the forums of the disciplines which were observed, also the interactions of the research participants and the analysis of the written records of these undergraduate degree students in solving math questions similar to Prova Brasil. At the interviews reports answered by twelve volunteers , it was also questioned about their low participation in the forum. The results point out to the difculties experienced by the students in using the forums, which probably affects the content learning. It was discussed the forum functions and the theory that supports the use of this tool, which fully favors the interaction in distance learning.Keywords: Distance Education. Initial education. Virtual Learning Environment.

scholarly journals Social interactions in a virtual learning environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 23-41
Author(s):  
Gislaine Rossetti Madureira Ferreira ◽  
Leticia Rocha Machado ◽  
Patricia Alejandra Behar
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The Right

This article deals with different strategies for group development in a virtual learning environment (VLE). For this purpose, we sought to investigate the organization and social interactions of students, during group dynamics that occurred in a distance education course. The methodology used in the research was qualitative and quantitative, with descriptive approach, classified as a case study. For data collection, we used the VLE ROODA communication tools (Forum, Contacts and Social Map), the environmental sociometry tool (Social Map), as well as participant observation and questionnaires. Thus, we analyzed the application of three group-formation strategies: random, chosen by the teacher and free choice. Interaction data categorization occurred within the virtual learning environment and was accomplished through the group development stages suggested by McClure. This study allowed us to determine that all three strategies are efficient for distance education, as long as the right time in class for the application of the strategy by the teacher is observed. This study aimed to elucidate the importance of using group work in distance education, especially for integrating students and enabling a greater number of social interactions in the virtual environment. Thus, the results confirm that the use of formation strategies can be effective for Distance Education, since the development of collective activities depends on cohesion and the mediation of conflicts between members of the group.

Expanding Distance Education in the Spatial Sciences Through Virtual Learning Entities and a Virtual GIS Computer Laboratory

2008 ◽  
pp. 1605-1616
Author(s):  
S. Grunwald ◽  
V. Ramasundaram ◽  
G. L. Bruland ◽  
D. K. Jesseman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Asynchronous Communication ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Hybrid Architecture ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Multi Media

In this article we describe the implementation of an emerging virtual learning environment to teach GIS and spatial sciences to distance education graduate students. We discuss the benefits and constraints of our mixed architecture with the main focus on the innovative hybrid architecture of the virtual GIS computer laboratory. Criteria that were used to develop the virtual learning environment included: (1) Facilitating student-instructor, student-computer, and student-student interactivity using a mix of synchronous and asynchronous communication tools; (2) Developing a liberal online learning environment in which students have access to a suite of passive and active multi-media tools; and (3) Allowing student access to a mixed Web-facilitated/hybrid architecture that stimulates their cognitive geographic skills and provides hands-on experience in using GIS.

Making Content Available to Law Students Through a Virtual Learning Environment: Fountains of Knowledge or a Drop in the Ocean?

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizz Edwards-Waller
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Law Students ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Decision Making Process

AbstractVirtual learning environments (VLEs) are successfully used by many institutions to provide content which supports and enhances taught courses. In this article, Lizz Edwards-Waller explores the role of the library in uploading articles, case notes and book excerpts to a VLE for law students, and discusses the need for librarians to collaborate with course leaders and administrators. The article also considers the decision-making process involved in determining which resources to make available and highlights some key copyright issues to be aware of.

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