scholarly journals Evaluareed: desarrollo de una herramienta para la evaluación de la calidad de los recursos educativos electrónicos

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (72) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Pinto ◽  
Carmen Gómez-Camarero ◽  
Andrés Fernández-Ramos ◽  
Anne Vinciane-Doucet
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Project Design ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Assessment Report ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Enseñanza Superior ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Selection Of

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar el desarrollo de la herramienta Evaluareed, diseñada para evaluar recursos electrónicos educativos, en especial aquellos orientados a la enseñanza superior. A partir de la revisión de la literatura científica relativa a esta cuestión y utilizando una metodología con un doble enfoque cualitativo-cuantitativo, se definen un conjunto decriterios y subcriterios que conforman el checklist. Los indicadores de calidad son los siguientes: 1) calidad del contenido, 2) objetivos y metas de aprendizaje, 3) feedback, 4) usabilidad, 5) motivación, 6) accesibilidad, 7) requerimientos técnicos, 8) propiedad intelectual, y 9) efectividad del recurso desde el punto de vista del aprendizaje. El instrumento permite la evaluación delos recursos y genera un informe con la valoración de la calidad de los mismos y recomendaciones sobre su mejora. Se encuentra disponible en un portal web queproporciona además un repositorio de OCW evaluados de universidades españolas, una selección bibliográfica especializada e información relativa al desarrollo del proyecto.The aim of this paper is to present the development of the Evaluareed instrument, designed to evaluate electronic educational resources, especially those oriented to higher education. From a review of the relevant scientific literature and using a qualitative-quantitative methodology, a set of criteria and sub-criteria are defined. The quality indicators of the checklist are: 1) quality of content, 2) learning aims and goals, 3) feedback, 4) usability, 5) motivation, 6) accessibility,7) technical requirements, 8) intellectual property and 9) effectiveness of the resource in terms of learning. The instrument allows the evaluation of resources and generates a quality assessment report, showing data and improvement recommendations. It is available at a web site that also provides a repository of Open Course Ware (OCW) assessed from Spanish universities, a selection of literature and specialized information concerning project design. 

Digital transparency and public accountability in Spanish universities in online media

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 701-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ramírez ◽  
Ángel Tejada
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent and quality of online intellectual capital (IC) disclosure released via websites and social media in relation to university stakeholders’ information needs in Spanish public universities. In addition, this paper examines whether there are differences in the online IC disclosure according to the type of university. Design/methodology/approach The study applies content analysis and a survey. The content analysis was used to analyse the websites and social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram) of all Spanish public universities in the year 2019, whereas the survey was submitted to all members of the Social Councils of Spanish public universities. Findings The findings indicate that university stakeholders attach great importance to online disclosure of specific information about IC. However, the findings emphasise that Spanish universities’ website and social media content are still in their infancy. Specifically, this study found that the quality of disclosed information on IC in public universities’ websites is of low level, particularly with regard to the disclosure of relational capital. The study found that the information provided by Spanish public universities via social media mainly concerns the structural and relational capital. Likewise, the results of this paper evidence that the larger and more internationally focused universities reveal more online information on IC. Practical implications The results of the research may be beneficial for managers of higher education institutions as a basis for developing adequate strategies addressing IC disclosure through the websites. In order to satisfy the information needs of university stakeholders, Spanish universities can be recommended to focus on reporting higher-quality information on financial relations, students’ satisfaction, quality standard, work-related knowledge/know-how and collaboration between universities and other organisations such as firms, local government and society as a whole. Originality/value This study explores two innovative tools to provide IC disclosure in the higher education institutions context, namely, websites and social media, whereas previous studies focused on traditional tools as annual report. Likewise, this study considers the quality of this information.

scholarly journals Robust Design of Spaghetti Products based on Consumer Needs

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-138
Author(s):  
Nur Kartika Indah Mayasti ◽  
Mirwan Ushada ◽  
Makmudun Ainuri
Keyword(s):  
Robust Design ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Product Concept ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Competitive Prices ◽  
Evaluation Matrix ◽  
Product Specifications ◽  
Product Concepts ◽  
Selection Of

To produce competitive advantage, a product has to be designed according to the criteria of consumer needs. The results of identifying consumer needs become technical requirements and target specifications in robust product design. The purpose of this research was to propose a robust design of gluten-free spaghetti product concept using the Taguchi method. The selection of factors and experimental levels utilized the zero one matrix and the evaluation matrix. The results showed that the priority quality attributes required by consumers include good product display, nutrition, acceptable taste, competitive prices, and made from local ingredients. Product specifications that are targeted at product quality are closer to commercial spaghetti products. Based on the experimental design, 4 factors and 3 levels with an orthogonal matrix (Taguchi) L9 (34) resulted in 9 product concepts. The selected concept has confirmed the quality of its spaghetti products.

scholarly journals Trajectories of Victimization and Bullying at University: Prevention for a Healthy and Sustainable Educational Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3426
Author(s):  
José Gómez-Galán ◽  
Cristina Lázaro-Pérez ◽  
José Ángel Martínez-López
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Community Institutions ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Spanish Universities

The bullying phenomenon is both an uncomfortable reality and a serious social problem for educational community institutions. Its presence is incompatible with a healthy and sustainable education environment. The educational, psychological, and social consequences of bullying transcend the personal sphere and reach the family and work environment in adulthood. Traditionally, bullying has been studied in the compulsory educational stages. However, at present, this problem is also being addressed in higher education. The present research, which is of a transversal nature, aims to explore bullying in the Spanish university setting, along with its typology, scope, and predictive factors, from both socio-demographic and family perspectives. In this sense, we set ourselves the following objectives: (GO1) to see if university students are exposed to bullying, as well as to identify the profiles of the subjects of bullying from three dimensions (physical, relational, and verbal victimization) and (GO2) to determine whether there are trajectories of bullying in university students from the compulsory education stage to the present. Based on a descriptive quantitative methodology, this study was conducted in 10 Spanish universities. The research’s major results show that the persistence of bullying in university classrooms is of a relational and verbal nature, but is not physical. Victimization occurs mainly in women who carry out studies linked to social and legal sciences or art and the humanities. Additionally, it is observed that a spiral of relational violence is produced, perpetuating this type of aggression over time. Among other predictive factors in university students is that they have suffered relational violence during their compulsory education. These data should alert educational and health institutions about the persistence of bullying in university students to prevent it and to facilitate its early detection and treatment to eradicate this problem from higher education classrooms.

scholarly journals Sociological Approach to Modeling the Quality of Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-340
Author(s):  
Alikarieva Alokxon, Turatosheva Sadoqat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Sociological Approach ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Key Competencies ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Professional Formation

The article analyzes the specificity of sociological modeling of higher education. The article deals with the conceptualization of the sociological model of quality higher education in the context of different methodological approaches. In particular, it points to the relevance of addressing the sociocultural dimension of quality. The article examines the procedural characteristic (the effectiveness of the educational process) as the degree of the ratio of the goal - means - the result of the organization of the educational process, which is evaluated in terms of the activity of the collective subject of the educational process. The sociological model of quality is considered from the standpoint of such indicators as literacy, education or competence obtained on the basis of key competencies. They also consider their method of integration, based on the selection of conditional types of culture in the process of professional formation of the personality, each of which, having its own specifics, presupposes a hierarchically organized interaction.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Quality of a Higher Education Course: Quality Function Deployment and Kano Model Integration

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-327
Author(s):  
Mine Ömürgönülşen ◽  
Canan Eryiğit ◽  
Öznur Özkan Tektaş ◽  
Mehmet Soysal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Course Quality ◽  
Quality Function ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
Technical Specifications

There is an important relationship between the quality of undergraduate education and competitiveness in the global economy, especially for emerging economies. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is one of the important methodologies in Total Quality Management (TQM) to translate customer requirements into technical specifications. The purpose of this study is to apply Third Generation Western QFD methodology together with Kano model to categorize and prioritize the needs of customers to increase a graduate-level course quality in higher education. To this end, the Voice of the Customer was identified through the Kano technique that enables categorization and prioritization of student requirements. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first empirical study in the literature that integrates the aforementioned methodologies in the field of higher education. With this integration, a focused quality house was generated which includes only prominent student and technical requirements. Accordingly, the prominent student requirements, which are classified as one-dimensional needs, are found to be the ones that are mostly lecturer-oriented attributes, such as the lecturer's theoretical and industrial knowledge. The interaction of the course with the industry, such as technical trips and invited speakers, which are called as attractive needs, are found to increase student satisfaction by creating delight. The prominent technical requirements are found to be budget/funds, number of students enrolled, lecturer workload, industry trip, good communication/empathy, lecturer qualifications, and competency in teaching. The combined framework may help educational decision-makers to identify and satisfy the main student requirements to enhance the quality of educational service processes.

Pengembangan Kompetensi Dosen di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Riyadhul Jannah Jalancagak Subang Jawa Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Hisny Fajrussalam ◽  
Fitria Zulfa ◽  
Indra Saeful Hidayat ◽  
Ajat Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conflict Management ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
West Java ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Quality Learning ◽  
Selection Of

The research aims to describe the competence development of lecturers at the Riyadhul Jannah Islamic College, Jalancagak Subang West Java. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach. Data obtained by observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results obtained were the competence development of lecturers carried out by the Riyadhul Jannah Islamic Islamic College consisting of four variables, namely 1) communication and motivation; 2) lecturer professionalism; and 3) conflict management. Reformulation is needed in the lecturer development conducted by the Riyadhul Jannah Islamic College in order to improve the quality of higher education. Some homework also needs to be carried out to better support the process of lecturer development competence so that quality learning processes are achieved, namely re-selection of lecturers who are not linear and lecturer honorarium enhancement. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengembangan kompetensi dosen di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Riyadhul Jannah Jalancagak Subang Jawa Barat. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data diperoleh dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah pengembangan kompetensi dosen yang dilakukan oleh Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Riyadhul Jannah yang terdiri dari empat variabel, yaitu 1) komunikasi dan motivasi; 2) profesionalisme dosen; dan 3) manajemen konflik. Diperlukan reformulasi dalam pengembangan kompetensi dosen yang dilakukan oleh Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Riyadhul Jannah dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan tinggi. Beberapa pekerjaan rumah juga perlu dilakukan untuk lebih mendukung proses pengembangan kompetensi dosen sehingga proses pembelajaran yang berkualitas tercapai, yaitu pemilihan ulang dosen yang tidak linier dan peningkatan honorarium dosen. Kata Kunci, pengembangan komepetensi dosen, perguruan tinggi Islam

scholarly journals Quality Assurance for Online Higher Education Programmes: Design and Validation of an Integrative Assessment Model Applicable to Spanish Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Marciniak
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Online Higher Education ◽  
Integrative Assessment ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Spanish Universities

The quality assurance of online Higher Education online programmes is one of the great challenges faced by Spanish universities. Regular assessment of these programmes is essential in order to take actions to improve their quality. The said assessment should be complex and include all of the components of the programme, as well as its planning and implementation stages and its effects. The purpose of this paper is to present a model designed to assess the quality of online Higher Education online programmes that includes the assessment of the quality of the programme itself, as well as its continuous assessment. In order to design the model, the author conducted a bibliographical analysis of different standards, models, and guides developed in Spain and other countries to assess online education. The model was validated by 23 international online education experts. The results of the validation were triangulated with specialized literature, thus allowing the author to make decisions regarding whether to change the model by keeping, reformulating, or removing a dimension or indicator. As a result, two variables, fourteen dimensions, and 81 indicators were obtained. In order to verify the utility of the model it was applied in the assessment of four online programmes. The model guides the persons in charge of the implementation of online programmes and allows to conduct a more comprehensive assessment of the programme in order to discover its strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities for its improvement. The model can be also applied by online programme designers as a guideline for creating other, high quality programmes.

scholarly journals Staff Management as a Tool for Building a Competitive Position of Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Hanna Yu. Podakova ◽  
Iryna A. Nechayeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Personnel Management ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Emotional Burnout ◽  
Selection Of

Today, the market for educational services is quite congested and requires more detailed external and internal analysis of the activities of universities in order to understand the principles of attracting students. The majority of prospective enrollees to universities have certain selection criteria and the quality of education is one of the main ones. That is why such a competitive factor as a level of preparation of professors requires more detailed consideration from the point of view of personnel management. The level of preparation of the scientific and pedagogical staff includes not only the selection of certain qualifications, but also the motivation and interest in conducting quality classes. Due to the nature of the work, teachers are most susceptible to emotional burnout, so management should always keep in mind ideas aimed at preventing burnout in the collective. The aim of the work is to consider personnel management as a tool for building a competitive position of higher education institutions, to solve the problem of teachers’ burnouts and to provide recommendations for preventing this condition in order to improve the level of preparation of professors. The study carried out the following tasks: the concept of competitive position and its characteristics has been examined; the main factors influencing the competitive position of higher education institutions have been identified; the necessity for quality personnel management to improve the preparation of professors has been established; the issue of burnout as a key issue in the work of university staff has been addressed; the effectiveness of the wellbeing concept and the necessity to apply it as an integral part of the personnel management process to improve the competitive position of universities has been proven. The scientific novelty of the work consists in the analysis of individual factors of competitive position – the quality of education and the level of preparation of professors, the identification of the importance of personnel management in improving the performance of these factors, In addition, recommendations have been made to introduce the concept of wellbeing and to diagnose burnout among teachers in order to strengthen the competitive position of universities

scholarly journals Critical analysis of long-term vision of Lithuanian Science and Studies: seeking for most realistic scenario of higher education development

Pedagogika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Nijolė Putrienė ◽  
Snieguolė Vaičekauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Learning Society ◽  
The Third

On the basis of the scientific literature and document analysis long-term vision of Lithuanian Science and Studies “Learning Lithuania 2030” is analyzed in this article. This fist part deals with the situation of education in Europe, with particular emphasis on higher education and the search for factors affcting the Lithuanian higher education situation. Unique situation of Lithuanian higher education allows assume that in the future Lithuanian Higher Education will develop on its own way. The second part of the article discusses long-term vision of Lithuanian Science and Studies “Learning Lithuania 2030” and highlights factors affcting development of higher education. The third paragraph is devoted to discuss the manner in which these factors inflence the Lithuanian science and studies nowadays. The fourth paragraph discusses possibilities to achieve learning society in Lithuania until 2030 and highlights the assumptions that are necessary in order to achieve that quality of society. Conclusions of the article emphasize that active university initiative to educate the society could move forward changes that will drive the development of Lithuania towards a learning society, where scientific knowledge is the axes of life, economic activity, consumption, employment and development.

scholarly journals MASTERING THE TOOLS OF CITATION DATABASES IN HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
H. Morokhovets ◽  
Yu. Lysanets ◽  
L. Ostrovska ◽  
T. Purdenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Metric Databases ◽  
Higher Medical Education

In the contemporary academic setting, the quality of publications and the publication activity of a scientist, educational or research institution are evaluated using a set of scientific metric indicators. There are the following parameters: total citations, total number of links, the Hirsch index, impact factor, g-index, and-10 index. The aim of the paper is to cover the methods of working with the world scientific and metric databases of literature, as well as to explain the essence and algorithms for calculating the major scientific and metric indicators. We used the bibliosemantic research method in order to analyze the relevant scientific literature. The article describes the principles of mastering the tools of international databases Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Mendeley bibliographic manager, ORCID system. The paper focuses on the essence of scientific and metric indicators, calculated by these resources, as well as their scope and possibilities. The authors analyze the positive aspects of using the scientific metrics to determine the influence of a particular author or institution, as well as a number of subjective disadvantages of their widespread adoption in higher education. The modern tools for working with scientific information play a key role in the research activities of scientists, institutions of higher education, research institutions. The quality of publications is determined by a number of scientific metrics, calculated by authoritative scientific literature databases, such as Scopus and Web of Science. The h-indices are calculated in terms of publications in these bases, and serve as qualitative indicators for scientific activity evaluation. Scopus and Web of Science, in addition to their own built-in tools for searching, visualizing, analyzing and tracking data, integrated with the registers of scientists, bibliographic managers, plugins that allow to automate the processes of citation, lists of literature, preparation of publications according to the requirements of a specific edition, work with full-text versions of articles in different formats.

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