THE EXPLOITATION OF COMMUNICATION BASED TECHNOLOGY IN TERMS OF ASSISTING THE STUDENTS OF THE HELLENIC OPEN UNIVERSITY TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

Abstract The purpose of this research is to investigate the views of the postgraduate students of the Hellenic Open University during the 2016-17 academic year on the possibilities of using internet based platforms and computer technology in general for the preparation of their written work in such a distance learning degree. Our sample was students 24 women and 6 men. All students in the same degree in the above mentioned academic year. Students were asked to complete a written questionnaire that was posted on the internet, while they were ensured for their anonymity. Data analysis was done by following a quantitative approach via the usage of the SPSS24 statistical software. The most important findings of the research were that of all forms of internet and computer based technology that was used in order to assist students during their studies, the forum, the emails and the usage of phone conversations with students and lectures were the ones that were mostly related with their written assignments. In terms of their educational needs in general, they were covered by email, forums, telephone communication and they also chose to videoconferencing. Generally speaking, they have shown that internet and computer technology are essential in distance learning education. Finally, students wanted to improve their communication with their lectures, would like to increase their telephone communication with them and to give answers to their questions via the forum usage. Keywords: Internet, communication, e-mail, forum, distance education, Hellenic Open University, telephone

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Teaching through written assignments in the Open University: an approach to the “voice” of postgraduate students on Instructional Discourse

Ανοικτή Εκπαίδευση το περιοδικό για την Ανοικτή και εξ Αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευση και την Εκπαιδευτική Τεχνολογία ◽

10.12681/jode.23156 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Gerasimos S. Koustourakis

Keyword(s):

Open University ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Instructional Discourse ◽

Written Assignments ◽

The Voice

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Transactional Distance And Autonomy In A Distance Learning Environment

European Journal of Open Distance and E-Learning ◽

10.1515/eurodl-2015-0008 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 114-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

G. Vasiloudis ◽

M. Koutsouba ◽

Y. Giossos ◽

I. Mavroidis

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Transactional Distance ◽

Demographic Parameters ◽

Age Group ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Distance Learning Environment ◽

Time Periods ◽

Small Change ◽

Academic Year

Abstract This paper studies the transactional distance between the students and the tutor as well as the autonomy of students in a postgraduate course of the Hellenic Open University (HOU). The aim of the paper is to examine how the relation between autonomy and transactional distance evolves during an academic year and how this relation is affected by demographic parameters, such as gender, age group and student experience (year of studies). For this purpose an empirical research was conducted and a sample of postgraduate students responded to a questionnaire (which included a scale for transactional distance, a scale for autonomy and demographic questions) during two different time periods within an academic (2012-2013). The results of the statistical analysis showed that during the evolution of the learning process there was a small change in transactional distance, especially for the dimension of co-understanding, while there was also a change in one of the dimensions of autonomy, namely sensitivity to others. However, no relation was observed between transactional distance and autonomy, ether in the first or the second measurement during the academic year. This finding is also regarded in the overall framework of the different critiques and interpretations of Moore’s theory.

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COMPUTER-ORIENTED RE-TESTING OF STUDENTS AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS STUDY RESULTS IN MOODLE

Scientific Bulletin of Uzhhorod University Series «Pedagogy Social Work» ◽

10.24144/2524-0609.2021.48.391-395 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 391-395

Author(s):

Volodymyr Starosta

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Research Problem ◽

Master's Students ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Study Results ◽

Computer Based ◽

Computer Based Testing ◽

The Impact

The urgency of the research problem is due to the need to find new opportunities for computer-based testing, especially in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most higher education institutions operate in a distance learning environment. The aim of the article is to study the impact of retesting on the performance of students and postgraduate students on the example of studying some pedagogical disciplines in a classical university. The author used the following research methods: theoretical - in order to understand the features of computer-based testing of students in high school, formulating the conclusions of the study, etc. (analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, etc.); empirical – to develop didactic tests and identify indicators of initial and re-testing of students and postgraduate students (online survey, pedagogical observation); mathematical – to process the results using the computer program IBM SPSS Statistics 23. The author obtained the following specific results: according to an online survey of 1211 respondents (during 2020), almost 67% of undergraduate students, 70% of undergraduates and 83% of university students study in Moodle most disciplines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Moodle system is most prevalent in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at the university. The coefficients of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) of the developed tests are equal to 0,80-0,94 for different disciplines. Students and postgraduate students took the mandatory first test at Moodle, and they also had the opportunity to retake the test of their choice. Retesting helps to improve the performance of students and postgraduate students. The average increase in test score (%) between the test and re-test was in the range of 2 -16 for various disciplines (2-14 for bachelor’s students, 11-16 for master’s students, 3-5 for postgraduate students).

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Using Kahoot! In Distance Learning To Increase Engineering Students English Skill

Journal of Development Research ◽

10.28926/jdr.v5i1.152 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 51-60

Author(s):

Fitri Senny Hapsari ◽

Nurul Frijuniarsi ◽

Natalia Tri Astuti

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Research Method ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Average Score ◽

Growing Up ◽

Ministry Of Education ◽

Average Value ◽

English Grammar ◽

Computer Based ◽

Academic Year

Since April 2020 The Ministry of Education stated the “Learning from Home” policy, that’s why The research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in the academic year of 2020-2019 starting in April 2021. Where learning is learning process have been held virtually with the support of internet and some communication and computer-based device. As a matter of fact, distance learning is not as simple as it should be. So the purpose of this research is to improve grammar skills through interactive learning media so that it is interesting and does not make students bored while following the distance learning. Therefore, the authors conducted research by knowing the use of learning media based on Kahoot as an effort to improve students' English grammar skills. The research method applied is the Classroom Action Research Method which goes through 2 cycles with the final results showing that the use of kahoot as an alternative learning media is very effective in growing up the enthusiasm of students to attend lectures so that it has an impact on improving students' English grammar skills with the finding of the average score of students with The number of 70 in the first cycle and 80 as the average value in the second cycle, these results significantly increased from the average score of 60 before the implementation of kahoot as learning media.

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Distance Learning Perceptions from Higher Education Students—The Case of Portugal

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci10120374 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 374

Author(s):

Sónia P. Gonçalves ◽

Maria José Sousa ◽

Fernanda Santos Pereira

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Distance Learning ◽

Online Education ◽

Education Students ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Face To Face ◽

Wide Range ◽

Portuguese Higher Education ◽

The Relationship ◽

Academic Year

This research study examines the attitudes of Portuguese higher education students regarding compulsory digital and distance learning university courses during the second semester of the academic year 2019–2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The methodology was quantitative, being the undergraduate and postgraduate students surveyed to find their perceptions about distance and online education in Portugal. The findings of the study highlighted the relationship between distance and online learning. The key concern of the respondents is related to the formal and contextual dimensions of the online class regime. The values examined, taken as a whole, allow us to conclude that with this teaching regime, in terms of awareness, there is acceptance and benefit. The sense of ambiguity in which this transformation took place, as well as the climate surrounding this phase, are worth noting. The teaching and evaluation methodologies used have been embraced and show a very wide range of choices on the part of the teaching teams and the students’ various interests, just as in the teaching regime of the classroom. The fact that students feel the need for face-to-face classes, however, is of great importance for practical and laboratory classes. This reality, which is a challenge to face in the future, is hard to overcome.

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Profiling information-seeking behaviour of distance learning students in Wawasan Open University

Asian Association of Open Universities Journal ◽

10.1108/aaouj-09-2016-0026 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 122-135 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vighnarajah ◽

Farzanah Ali Hassan ◽

Norhasni Abd Aziz ◽

Ooi Siew Lee

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Information Seeking ◽

Research Work ◽

Survey Study ◽

First Year ◽

Open University ◽

Content Type ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Information Seeking Behaviour ◽

Significant Difference

Purpose Wawasan Open University Library undertook a survey study, based on the Wilson’s revised model of information behaviour (1999), to profile information-seeking behaviour of their distance students in using library resources in their research and learning activities. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Using random sampling method, samples were selected to ensure proper representation of the population across four schools of studies and five regional centres. A total of 550 questionnaires were sent to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and 435 completed questionnaires were returned with a success response rate of 79 per cent. Findings Findings indicated significant differences between undergraduate and postgraduate students in using the university’s MyDigital Library and physical library for their information needs. Findings also indicated significant difference between first-year and post-first-year students in using internet search engines as part of their information-seeking process. Practical implications Students improving on their information-seeking behaviour in the learning and research work paved way for them to better experience university vivacity and not isolate themselves from distance learning. Originality/value This paper acknowledges the importance of promoting good information-seeking behaviour among distance learners in the scholarship of learning and research work. The paper also amplifies the important role library plays in minimizing students’ sense of isolation in university learning experience.

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The Pygmalion Effect in Distance Learning: A Case Study at the Hellenic Open University

European Journal of Open Distance and E-Learning ◽

10.1515/eurodl-2016-0003 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 36-52 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Maria Niari ◽

Evaggelia Manousou ◽

Antonis Lionarakis

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Student Performance ◽

Qualitative Methodology ◽

Open University ◽

Pygmalion Effect ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Positive Form ◽

Face To Face ◽

Educational Trend ◽

The Impact

Abstract The Pygmalion Effect is the positive form of self-fulfilling prophecy and shows how teacher expectations influence student performance. According to this phenomenon, higher expectations can lead to an increase in performance. In this research qualitative methodology was adopted both in data collection, and in analysis, in order to investigate the impact of the Pygmalion Effect in distance adult learning. Observation was held in two Contact Sessions of the Postgraduate Module for Open and Distance Education (EKP65) of the School of Humanities at the Hellenic Open University (HOU). Also, 22 interviews were conducted, 6 with Tutors/Advisors and 16 with students of the same Postgraduate Module. The data analysis indicates that both Tutors/Advisors and postgraduate students shape form their expectations based on the behaviour as reflected in their first contact (telephone contact, face-to-face contact, written contact through the CV). Expectations originally are positive, though this could change due to mismatched following behaviour. Tutor’s expectations are expressed in verbal and non-verbal ways both in written and face-to-face communication. However, it is the non-verbal behaviour - and mainly the encouragement and the support towards the students - that influences their positive mood and attitude towards the learning object and distance learning itself. In conclusion, not to reject the educational trend according to which the adult learner has developed selfmotivation, we accept that Tutor’s expectations reflected in encouragement and support towards the student may influence the learning process.

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Analisis Keefektivitasan Pemanfaatan E-Learning Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Pada Masa Pandemi Corona (Covid-19)

SALAM Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya Syar i ◽

10.15408/sjsbs.v7i10.17371 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 875-894

Author(s):

Yeni Yuliana

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Religious Education ◽

Computer Technology ◽

Learning Process ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Quality Standards ◽

Internet Technology ◽

The Internet ◽

Face To Face ◽

E Learning

Abstract The internet can be made as a way to transfer knowledge from lecturers to students, while Learning that utilizes the internet is one of the E-Learning Learning media. E-learning is distance learning that utilizes computer technology or computer networks or the Internet E-learning, so that it can enable the learning process through computers in their respective places without having to physically go to attend classes or lectures in class, Systems e-learning learning is a new way of teaching and learning. E-learning as a special learning media PAI courses provide a very important role and a large function in the course because so far there are many shortcomings and weaknesses such as the limitations of space and time in the teaching and learning process through E-learning which prioritizes the efficiency of learning so students get full teaching even though they do not have to be face to face, can also be accessed anywhere, anytime, according to the assignments given by the lecturer usually scheduled with a specified deadline. The development of education towards e-learning is a must so that the quality standards of education can be improved, E-learning is one of the uses of internet technology in the delivery of learning and its broad reach. E-learning can also be an answer to a health problem that is Pandemic Corona (Covid-19) which is very influential also in every aspect of life, especially in education.Keywords: Effectiveness, Utilization, Islamic Religious Education, E-Learning, Covid 19. Abstrak Internet dapat dijadikan cara untuk mentransfer ilmu pengetahuan dari Dosen kepada mahasiswa/mahasiswi. Adapun Pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan internet salah satunya adalah media pembelajaran E-Learning. E-learning adalah pembelajaran jarak jauh (distance learning) yang memanfaatkan teknologi komputer atau jaringan komputer atau internet E-learning, sehingga dapat memungkinkan proses pembelajaran melalui komputer di tempat mereka masing– masing tanpa harus secara fisik pergi mengikuti pelajaran atau pun perkuliahan di kelas, Sistem pembelajaran e-learning adalah cara baru dalam proses belajar mengajar. E-learning sebagai media pembelajaran khususnya mata kuliah PAI memberikan peran sangat penting dan fungsi yang besar pada mata kuliah tersebut karena selama ini terdapat banyak kekurangan dan kelemahan seperti keterbatasan ruang dan waktu dalam proses belajar mengajar melalui E-learning yang mengedepankan keefisienan dalam belajar sehingga mahasiswa mendapat pengajaran yang penuh meski tidak harus bertatap muka, juga bisa di akses di mana saja, kapan saja, sesuai dengan tugas yang diberikan oleh dosen biasanya terjadwal dengan batas waktu yang di tentukan. Pengembangan pendidikan menuju e-learning merupakan suatu keharusan agar standar mutu pendidikan dapat ditingkatkan, E-learning merupakan salah satu penggunaan teknologi internet dalam penyampaian pembelajaran serta jangkauannya yang luas. E-learning juga dapat menjadi jawaban dari suatu permasalahan kesehatan yaitu Pandemi Corona (Covid-19) ini yang sangat berpengaruh juga pada setiap aspek kehidupan terutama bidang pendidikan.Kata kunci : Keefektifitas, Pemanfaatan, Pendidikan Agama Islam, E-Learning, Covid 19.

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