scholarly journals Online assessment solution without in-person proctoring

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Macarie Breazu ◽  
Radu G. Creţulescu ◽  
Daniel I. Morariu
Keyword(s):  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Online Assessment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
To Come

Abstract Online assessment became an important part of the assessment of students after March 2020 in the COVID-Time. Traditional face-to-face evaluations were no more possible, therefore the use of solutions like Google Suite Educational became mandatory. In this paper we explore the strengths and weaknesses of some applications for student evaluation. Also, we will present a Web-based evaluation software that we have developed and which allows to schedule questions at random with a given time for students to answer the question and without the possibility to come back to a previous question.

Web-Based Seminar Work

2000 ◽  
pp. 347-359
Author(s):  
Kalle Kangas ◽  
Jussi Puhakainen
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
To Come ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
One And Many ◽  
The University

Telecommunications are vital devices for researchers to exchange information between researchers located in different places around the globe. This kind of exchange can be regarded as external concerning individual institutions. But also internally there are people with matching interests. Why should they hold their seminars or meetings gathering in one place face-to-face at the pre-agreed point of time? This question has lately puzzled the academic community, and will still puzzle during the years to come. Further questions also arise: Will the Internet and WWW technology provide novel solutions? Does the new technology drastically change the dynamics of such group gatherings? The Internet must be seen more than a new medium. It is an infrastructure for commerce, a universal conduit of ideas, a parallel universe where people are exchanging information on an unprecedented scale (Schwartz 1997). Changes in the modes of communication are also emerging. We have at our disposal a powerful medium suited for one-to-one and many-to-many communications (Hoffman and Novak, 1996). On a practical level these developments can be seen in the speed of diffusion of this new technology. Finland, for instance, has turned out to be one of the densest Internet countries in the world. There are 500,000 daily and one million weekly Internet-users (Finland has a total population of 5.1 million). Thirty-six per cent of all the users classify as students, which is not surprising, since all universities in Finland have Internet connections and e-mail addresses available for student use (TOY Research 11/1998). The Internet is also by nature an open system. Thus, in practice for the first time, we now have at our disposal a tool that allows us easily to connect and work within the university as well as with other universities.

Web-based (online) comprehensive geriatric assessment is more time efficient, and as reliable, as reading patient medical records and conducting traditional in person consultations

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 478-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda G Martin-Khan ◽  
Helen Edwards ◽  
Richard Wootton ◽  
Paul Varghese ◽  
Kwang Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Decision Support System ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Online Assessment ◽  
Medical File ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Assessment Format ◽  
Trained Nurse ◽  
Triage Decisions

The aim of this study was to report the time taken by geriatricians to reach triage decisions using an online assessment format compared with face-to-face (FTF) assessment. Patients ( N = 166) were randomly allocated to two groups: online and FTF assessments (OF group); and dual FTF assessments (FF group). Case preparation was conducted by trained nurse assessors using a web-enabled clinical decision support system. Geriatricians allocated to perform an ‘online’ assessment had access to this information only. Geriatricians allocated FTF assessments reviewed this data, as well as the paper-based medical file and then consulted directly with the patient and attending staff. Data were collected in relation to time taken to complete OL assessments, compared with FTF assessments. A complete OL consultation averages 10 minutes, and a FTF consultation almost 26 minutes. In FTF consultations, less time is spent using the OL material when the geriatrician is aware that they will have access to the patient chart and need time to speak with the patient. The less time taken using the OL approach did not significantly alter the triage decisions made by the geriatricians.

Developing information literacy courses for students through virtual learning environments in Tanzania: Prospects and challenges

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110182
Author(s):  
Evans F Wema
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The Face

This article reviews literature on the use of virtual learning environments by highlighting their potential and the challenges of introducing the same in Tanzania. It introduces the concept of virtual learning environments by demonstrating their applications to support teaching and learning. The article discusses the use of virtual learning environments in teaching information literacy courses by highlighting the success of using such tools in facilitating the teaching of information literacy courses to library users. In this review, special emphasis is placed on attempts by Tanzanian institutions of higher learning to introduce web-based teaching of information literacy and the challenges faced. The review reveals the need for Tanzanian institutions of higher learning to develop virtual learning environments to facilitate the teaching of information literacy courses to students and faculty so as to reach many of those who may not manage to attend the face-to-face information literacy sessions that are offered by librarians on a regular basis.

scholarly journals Access to care and worsening eating disorder symptomatology in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Spigel ◽  
Jessica A. Lin ◽  
Carly E. Milliren ◽  
Melissa Freizinger ◽  
Julia A. Vitagliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recovery Study ◽  
And Behaviors

Abstract Background Shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have limited traditional face-to-face interactions and led to many clinical providers transitioning to the use of videoconferencing platforms. The present study aims to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted adolescents’/young adults’ (AYA) eating disorder (ED)-related care, and how access to, changes in, perceived disruptions to, and quality of care are associated with ED thoughts and behaviors. Methods AYA enrolled in the RECOVERY study, a pre-existing web-based longitudinal study, and completed a COVID-19-specific survey (n = 89). We examined bivariate associations of four markers of care: i) access to care, ii) changes in care, iii) perceived disruption to care, and iv) quality of care. Using multiple logistic regression, we examined the associations of pandemic-related markers of care with changes in ED thoughts and behaviors. We excluded those not engaged in treatment pre-pandemic (n = 16). Results In the remaining 73 participants, reported access to care was high, with 92% of respondents continuing care with at least one ED provider during the pandemic; however, 47% stopped some treatment during the pandemic. Nearly one-third (32%) perceived a disruption in treatment. Quality of care remained high with 67% reporting care to be better than or as good as pre-pandemic. Respondents acknowledged heightened symptomatology: 81% reported increased ED thoughts and 81% reported increased ED behaviors due to COVID-19-related factors. However, none of the markers of care described were significantly associated with ED thoughts or behaviors in regression analyses adjusting for demographic variables and baseline characteristics, except our quality of care measure which was approaching significance (p = 0.07). Conclusions Our findings show the majority of AYA who had care prior to the pandemic continued receiving some element of their multi-disciplinary ED treatment and perceived their care as high quality. None of the markers of care described were statistically associated with increased ED thoughts and behaviors.

A Case Study of Student Use of Asynchronous Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) to Support Reflection and Evaluation

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Land ◽  
Michele M. Dornisch
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recent Interest ◽  
Face To Face Instruction

Recent interest in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has prompted educators to incorporate communication tools into their courses. This article reports findings of students' use of two Web-based discussion forums across two semesters to supplement face-to- face instruction. By tracking the discussions, we discovered that when students initiated reflection and integration of perspectives, they did so through concessions and oppositions to the postings of their peers. Findings point to the importance of explicit scaffolding of conversations to encourage student sharing and evaluation of perspectives.

Abstract 247: Pilot Study Examining Heart Failure Patient Internet Use and Adherence to a Web Based Portal Designed to Support Self-Care.

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Redah Z Mahmood ◽  
Judith Grossi ◽  
Todd M Koelling
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Clinical Events ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Care Information ◽  
Use Of Internet

Background: Experts agree that HF patients should practice appropriate self-care behaviors to minimize the risk of adverse clinical events, including early unplanned readmissions. We sought to understand patient perceptions and adherence to a web-based system designed to support self-care of HF patients. Methods: 100 HF patients were surveyed regarding their computer use and attitudes toward using an internet based web-portal (WP) to support self-care, provide patient education, and communicate with healthcare providers (HCP’s). We then consented 42 patients to participate in a 12 week trial of using the WP to track clinical parameters (daily weights, blood pressure, sodium/fluid intake, exercise), provide links for HF self-education, and update HCP’s on their progress. Patients received a face to face teaching session on accessing and using the WP. Results: The computer use survey (N=100) demonstrated that 72% of patients reported having a computer at home, 67% used email and 71% used the internet. In the WP intervention group (N=41) only 24 (58.5%) were able to successfully access the WP and enter data during the pilot (see table 1). Conclusions: Pilot data showed a significant positive correlation (see table 1) between patients indicating use of internet to access heaIth care information (HCI) and adherence with the WP. Despite strong interest to use a home based WP for self-care and communication with providers, we found that many hurdles prevented patients from using the WP. Internet based educational tools for HF patients may be desirable, but limitations in patients’ ability to access internet based programs may ultimately render the tools ineffective.

Herramientas digitales para recolección, procesamiento y presentación de datos de campo como instrumento para afrontar la contingencia COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Didier Haid Alvarado Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Learning Curve ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Past ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Virtual Libraries ◽  
Different Types

In March of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak forced people to lock themselves inside their homes and begin the process of transitioning from face-to-face activities at work, schools and universities to a 100 % virtual method. Even when Communication Technologies (ICT) and online platforms have seen growth over the past two decades, including various virtual libraries developed by database publishers or web-based training programs that appear to shorten the learning curve (Lee, Hong y Nian, 2002), many people were unprepared for this transition and all of them are now dedicated to entering the new reality. In this order of ideas, the activities that have traditionally required the assistance of the staff have had to adapt with the use of new tools, which meet daily needs. A clear example is the field work collection tasks. In this group, there are different types such as surveys, photographs, reviews or on-site inspections. The current work presents the use of tools for collecting, validating, analysing and presenting data remotely and in real time. All of them based on the ArcGIS Online platform.

scholarly journals Making Online Instruction Count: Statistical Reporting of Web-Based Library Instruction Activities

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Bottorff ◽  
Andrew Todd
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
External Stakeholders ◽  
Considerable Confusion

Statistical reporting of library instruction (LI) activities has historically focused on measures relevant to face-to-face (F2F) settings. However, newer forms of LI conducted in the online realm may be difficult to count in traditional ways, leading to inaccurate reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. A thorough literature review is combined with the results of an investigative survey to reveal the current status of reporting such activities. The results reveal considerable confusion about the reporting of Web-based LI activities, even though a number of librarians are devoting significant amounts of time to this important and growing area of librarianship.

Families in Crisis: Considerations for the Use of Web-Based Treatment Models in Family Therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
So'Nia L. Gilkey ◽  
JoAnne Carey ◽  
Shari L. Wade
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Office Visit ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Treatment Models ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Family Based Therapy

Psychological interventions have typically utilized the traditional face-to-face office visit with clients. Although this strategy has proven to be effective (Simpson, Bell, Knox, & Mitchell, 2005), an emerging trend is to offer alternative approaches to therapeutic interventions (Schmidt, 1998). The current study considers the merits and shortcomings of Web-based interventions via synchronous videoconferencing (SVC) with families of children with a traumatic brain injury. Recent research suggests that family therapy offered via SVC has the potential for the delivery of family-based therapy. When using SVC, client readiness to address issues coupled with patience with the imperfection of the technology proved to be important factors. Other factors included the diagnosis and readiness to address identified problems in the context of SVC.

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