scholarly journals RESEARCH ON ONLINE LEARNING

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Swan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Community Of Inquiry Framework ◽  
Blended Course

The second session of the Sloan-C Summer Workshop focused on research and how it might help us meet this challenge. In particular, presenters in this session were charged with addressing what the research to date can tell us about student, faculty and institutional change, what directions for future research seem most promising, and what we really need to do to move research on online learning to more rigorous and more informative levels.The papers they wrote are collected in this section. They include: a critical review of what the research literature can tell us about blended learning relative to each of Sloan-C’s five pillars of quality in online learning; two papers on one of the more promising lines of research in online learning, research involving the Community of Inquiry framework; an intriguing look at what very large data sets and innovative methodologies can tell us about our students and their reactions to blended course offerings; and an equally provocative thought piece on research on online learning in general which asks us to reconsider how we frame that enterprise, arguing that research on online education might generate more meaningful outcomes. The papers are both informative and thought-provoking, and although they may generate more questions than they answer, they clearly suggest directions for future research that could move ourunderstanding of online education forward in interesting and important ways.

Electronic Records Management - An Old Solution to a New Problem

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 2249-2274
Author(s):  
Chinh Nguyen ◽  
Rosemary Stockdale ◽  
Helana Scheepers ◽  
Jason Sargent
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Interactive Nature ◽  
Electronic Records Management

The rapid development of technology and interactive nature of Government 2.0 (Gov 2.0) is generating large data sets for Government, resulting in a struggle to control, manage, and extract the right information. Therefore, research into these large data sets (termed Big Data) has become necessary. Governments are now spending significant finances on storing and processing vast amounts of information because of the huge proliferation and complexity of Big Data and a lack of effective records management. On the other hand, there is a method called Electronic Records Management (ERM), for controlling and governing the important data of an organisation. This paper investigates the challenges identified from reviewing the literature for Gov 2.0, Big Data, and ERM in order to develop a better understanding of the application of ERM to Big Data to extract useable information in the context of Gov 2.0. The paper suggests that a key building block in providing useable information to stakeholders could potentially be ERM with its well established governance policies. A framework is constructed to illustrate how ERM can play a role in the context of Gov 2.0. Future research is necessary to address the specific constraints and expectations placed on governments in terms of data retention and use.

scholarly journals Toward Psychoinformatics: Computer Science Meets Psychology

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Montag ◽  
Éilish Duke ◽  
Alexander Markowetz
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Insight Into

The present paper provides insight into an emerging research discipline calledPsychoinformatics. In the context ofPsychoinformatics, we emphasize the cooperation between the disciplines of psychology and computer science in handling large data sets derived from heavily used devices, such as smartphones or online social network sites, in order to shed light on a large number of psychological traits, including personality and mood. New challenges await psychologists in light of the resulting “Big Data” sets, because classic psychological methods will only in part be able to analyze this data derived from ubiquitous mobile devices, as well as other everyday technologies. As a consequence, psychologists must enrich their scientific methods through the inclusion of methods from informatics. The paper provides a brief review of one area of this research field, dealing mainly with social networks and smartphones. Moreover, we highlight how data derived fromPsychoinformaticscan be combined in a meaningful way with data from human neuroscience. We close the paper with some observations of areas for future research and problems that require consideration within this new discipline.

scholarly journals A New Look at Neuroticism: Should We Worry So Much About Worrying?

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Alexander Weiss ◽  
Ian J. Deary
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

People with higher levels of neuroticism seem to have drawn the short straw of personality. However, there are multiple ways to score highly in neuroticism. Analyses of the short scale of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised in three large data sets have revealed that higher neuroticism can mean having elevated scores on all items, elevated scores mainly on items related to anxiety and tension, or elevated scores mainly on items related to worry and vulnerability. Epidemiological and molecular genetic studies have revealed that people in the first group are at greater risk for poorer mental and physical health but that people in the latter two groups, especially those beset by worry and feelings of vulnerability, have better physical health. These findings suggest that future research on neuroticism and health should focus on different ways that people can exhibit high neuroticism.

scholarly journals Psychoinformatics: a theoretical approach on information science and psychology

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Deepti Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Insight Into

This article provides insight into an emerging research discipline called Psychoinformatics.In the context of Psychoinformatics, we emphasize the co-operation between the disciplines of Psychology and Information Science which handles large data sets is derivative from severely used devices like smartphones or any online social networking in order to highlight  sychological qualities including both personality and mood. New challenges await psychologists considering the result “Big Data” sets because classic psychological methods will only in part be able to analyze this data derived from ubiquitous mobile devices as well as other everyday technologies. Consequently, psychologist must enrich their scientific methods through the inclusion of methods from informatics. Furthermore, we also emphasize on data which is derived from Psychoinformatics to combine in a such a way to give meaningful way with data from human neuroscience. We close the article with some observations of areas for future research and problems that require consideration within this new discipline.

New Directions in the Paleoecology of Paleozoic Brachiopods

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 185-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey R. Leighton
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Population Analysis ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Great Abundance ◽  
New Directions ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Excellent Preservation

Because of their great abundance, widespread distribution, excellent preservation potential (Foote and Sepkoski, 1999), and a tendency not to disarticulate after death, brachiopods are ideal subjects for paleoecological research involving morphometrics, population analysis, and phylogenetics. Paleoecology is a subdiscipline that demands large data sets and statistical tests, and brachiopods provide the opportunity to create such databases. I fully expect to see brachiopods play a major role in the coming years in studies on the cutting edge of paleoecology. My approach in this chapter is to provide some background and tools that hopefully will inspire many new ideas for using brachiopods in the study of paleoecology. My intent is not to convince anyone of the correctness of my ideas, but rather to encourage future research in these directions.

scholarly journals Bitmap Indices for Data Warehouses

2008 ◽  
pp. 1590-1605
Author(s):  
Kurt Stockinger ◽  
Kesheng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Time Complexity ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Database Systems ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Bitmap Index ◽  
Access Method ◽  
Efficient Access ◽  
Efficient Query Processing

In this chapter we discuss various bitmap index technologies for efficient query processing in data warehousing applications. We review the existing literature and organize the technology into three categories, namely bitmap encoding, compression and binning. We introduce an efficient bitmap compression algorithm and examine the space and time complexity of the compressed bitmap index on large data sets from real applications. According to the conventional wisdom, bitmap indices are only efficient for low-cardinality attributes. However, we show that the compressed bitmap indices are also efficient for high-cardinality attributes. Timing results demonstrate that the bitmap indices significantly outperform the projection index, which is often considered to be the most efficient access method for multi-dimensional queries. Finally, we review the bitmap index technology currently supported by commonly used commercial database systems and discuss open issues for future research and development.

scholarly journals Designing a Preliminary Model of Coaching Pedagogy for Synchronous Collaborative Online Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 183449092199143
Author(s):  
Päivi Timonen ◽  
Heli Ruokamo
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Teaching Presence ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Community Of Inquiry Framework

In recent years, webinar platforms have been broadly utilized in online learning where students meet one another synchronously online. This research’s underlying value is its recognition of the utmost importance of the awareness that online learning is a social process, as is all learning. This study aims to find out what kinds of synchronous collaborative online coaching pedagogy models have been used in previous research and proceeds to construct a preliminary pedagogical model for a coaching pedagogy for synchronous collaborative online learning (CPSCOL). The methods comprise a systematic literature review and qualitative-data and theory-driven content analysis. Through the systematic literature review, peer-reviewed articles spanning 2014–2018 are carefully examined. The results identify the following pedagogical framework, theory, and model combinations for synchronous collaborative online learning: the Community of Inquiry framework, including social, cognitive, and teaching presence; social presence in conjunction with the media synchronicity theory or the broaden-and-build theory, or the 4E Learning Cycle (engagement, exploration, explanation, and extension); no specific pedagogy; problem-based learning with Community of Inquiry framework or FISh (focus, investigate, and share); collaborative learning and collaborative learning connected to social presence; Carpe Diem with the Five-Step Model; and coaching pedagogy. The preliminary results indicate a scarcity of research on synchronous coaching pedagogy in online education. Consequently, the CPSCOL model for collaborative online learning, including cognitive, social, and teaching presence, is introduced to formulate a new perspective regarding webinar pedagogy. The process of learners, skills, and competences should factor in the pedagogical methods designed by a coach (teacher), and the results show that webinar pedagogy enables and enhances active collaborative learning and knowledge construction in groups. In addition, 18 CPSCOL principles of practice have been developed to support the practical implementation of the CPSCOL model.

scholarly journals Bitmap Indices for Data Warehouses

2011 ◽  
pp. 157-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Stockinger ◽  
Kesheng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Time Complexity ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Database Systems ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Bitmap Index ◽  
Access Method ◽  
Efficient Access ◽  
Efficient Query Processing

In this chapter we discuss various bitmap index technologies for efficient query processing in data warehousing applications. We review the existing literature and organize the technology into three categories, namely bitmap encoding, compression and binning. We introduce an efficient bitmap compression algorithm and examine the space and time complexity of the compressed bitmap index on large data sets from real applications. According to the conventional wisdom, bitmap indices are only efficient for low-cardinality attributes. However, we show that the compressed bitmap indices are also efficient for high-cardinality attributes. Timing results demonstrate that the bitmap indices significantly outperform the projection index, which is often considered to be the most efficient access method for multi-dimensional queries. Finally, we review the bitmap index technology currently supported by commonly used commercial database systems and discuss open issues for future research and development.

Emerging Big Data Sources for Community of Inquiry-Focused Educational Researchers

2018 ◽  
pp. 15-33
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Community Of Inquiry Framework

This chapter extends on concepts from Chapter 1, namely the Community of Inquiry framework, and provides a further glimpse into the overarching trends in the more recent literature. Trends in the recent CoI literature include a focus beyond discussion board data, movement into social media, and a focus on big data. The relevance of social presence is explored as a crucial component of the CoI framework. The authors extend the idea of learning in community beyond the traditional learning management system into digital spaces such as social media (e.g., Twitter) that lends itself to analyses of large data sets. This chapter also provides concrete research vignettes into how one researcher has journeyed from single course research using the CoI framework to conceptualizing and designing study across multiple online courses and years of data collection. Such an evolution or transformation from small data research to big data is detailed.

Electronic Records Management - An Old Solution to a New Problem

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 94-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinh Nguyen ◽  
Rosemary Stockdale ◽  
Helana Scheepers ◽  
Jason Sargent
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
The Right ◽  
Electronic Records Management

The rapid development of technology and interactive nature of Government 2.0 (Gov 2.0) is generating large data sets for Government, resulting in a struggle to control, manage, and extract the right information. Therefore, research into these large data sets (termed Big Data) has become necessary. Governments are now spending significant finances on storing and processing vast amounts of information because of the huge proliferation and complexity of Big Data and a lack of effective records management. On the other hand, there is a method called Electronic Records Management (ERM), for controlling and governing the important data of an organisation. This paper investigates the challenges identified from reviewing the literature for Gov 2.0, Big Data, and ERM in order to develop a better understanding of the application of ERM to Big Data to extract useable information in the context of Gov 2.0. The paper suggests that a key building block in providing useable information to stakeholders could potentially be ERM with its well established governance policies. A framework is constructed to illustrate how ERM can play a role in the context of Gov 2.0. Future research is necessary to address the specific constraints and expectations placed on governments in terms of data retention and use.

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