scholarly journals The reality of e-learning in the distance learning program in light of the emerging Corona pandemic "Covid-19" from the viewpoint of students in Jordan between theory and practice: واقع التعلم الإلكتروني في برنامج التعلم عن بعد في ظل جائحة كورونا المستجد "كوفيد 19" من وجهة نظر الطلبة في الأردن بين النظرية والتطبيق

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (44) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Saleh Freah Aljarrah
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Distance Learning Program

The aim of this research is to identify the reality of e-learning in the distance learning program in light of the emerging Corona pandemic "Covid 19" from the viewpoint of students in Jordan between theory and practice. To achieve the goal of the study, the researcher prepared an electronic questionnaire that included (20) items distributed to the research sample electronically. It was confirmed its sincerity and consistency, and it was applied to a random sample from the study community consisting of (1200) students, and the descriptive analytical method was used. An analytical descriptive approach was used, The study concluded the following results: The importance of using e-learning in distance learning programs, the extent of using e-learning in distance learning programs. There are difficulties preventing the use of e-learning in distance learning programs. There were no statistically significant differences at (05.0 ≤ α) between the responses of the sample members of students about the reality of e-learning in distance learning programs due to gender variables. In light of these results, the study recommended encouraging and educating students to take advantage of the e-learning technology in order to facilitate and improve educational learning practice under the current circumstances. And strengthening the positive trend towards employing e-learning technology and benefiting from Arab and international experiences and expertise in the field of employing e-learning technology in distance learning programs.

Empirical Investigation into Motives for Choosing Web-based Distance Learning Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-90
Author(s):  
Mona Alkhattabi
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Today, in association with rapid social and economic changes, there is an increasing level of demand for distance and online learning programs. This study will focus on identifying the main motivational factors for choosing a web-based distance-learning program. Moreover, it will investigate how these factors relate to age, gender, marital status and parenthood. The results are based on a questionnaire, which was conducted amongst students enrolled in the distance-learning programs provided by the E-learning and Distance Education Deanship at Al-Imam Mohammad bin Saud University during the autumn semester of 2013. In addition to their background characteristics, the survey aimed to determine students' motives for undertaking distance learning.

Key Factors for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Blended E-Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 410-437
Author(s):  
Maria Pavlis-Korres
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Outcome ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Scientific Staff ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Program Content

The chapter focuses on the main factors, which should be met in order to maximize the effectiveness of a blended e-learning program for adult learners. The factors discussed in this chapter are derived from the perspectives of the learners, scientific staff, administrative staff, and the technical staff engaged in the distance learning process. Specifically, these factors have emerged through the internal evaluation of a national program, Design and Implementation of Distance Learning Programs, implemented in Greece via the Distance Adult Education Center for Lifelong Learning. Findings on the strengths and weaknesses of the program as well as suggestions for implementation of future related programs are also discussed in the chapter. The findings indicate that harmonization of program content and the educational process with the principles of adult education both in face-to-face and online environment has a positive effect on the educational outcome of the program. In addition, the appropriate use of the communication tools in the Learning Management System (LMS) is very important for the effectiveness of the program.

scholarly journals Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil M. Dirani ◽  
Seung Won Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study explores an open distance learning program offered by the Information Technology and Computing (ITC) department at AOUJ, a major university in Jordan. It provides an overview of e-learning in the Arab region and explores factors that affect ODL quality in the Arab Open University in Jordan (AOUJ). The research utilized a qualitative approach, which included five lengthy semi-structured interviews with the program director, two instructors, and three students. Three important conclusions can be drawn from the study about e-learning in the Arab region: (1) the existence of adverse conditions, (2) the presence of strong instructional practices, and (3) the need to improve administrative support.

Preliminary Testing of an Asthma Distance Education Program (ADEP) for School Nurses in Appalachia

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 411-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Putman-Casdorph ◽  
Susan Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
West Virginia ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Asthma Education ◽  
Viable Solution ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Asthma remains one of the most challenging chronic illnesses faced by school nurses both nationally and in the State of West Virginia. There is a clear need to provide ongoing continuing asthma education to school nurses. However, nurses face many barriers to receiving this education. The purpose of this pilot project was to develop and evaluate distance learning technology as a method to deliver continuing asthma education to school nurses in West Virginia. A sample of 20 school nurses from 2 counties in West Virginia participated in the study using the Wimba live classroom distance learning program. Significant modest improvements were found in both the intervention groups compared to a control group postintervention. The results of this pilot study are promising and show that distance learning technology could be a viable solution for school nurses to receive asthma continuing education.

scholarly journals Overcoming the Obstacles of Implementing the Educational Leadership Standards in the Distance Learning Program in the Light of Corona Pandemic from the School Principals’ Perspectives in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District / Jordan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Faisal Al-Jarrah
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Educational Leadership ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Leadership Standards ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This study aimed at overcoming the obstacles of implementing educational leadership standards in the distance learning program in light of Corona pandemic from the school principals’ point of view in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District / Jordan. To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher purposefully selected the research sample (44 principals) in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar. The descriptive-analytical approach was used. The study emphasized the importance of implementing the educational leadership standards by school principals in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar. Moreover, the study revealed that there were no statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 5.0) between the responses of the study sample in the practice of school principals to the following educational leadership standards: leading the development of the school, the directorate development program, the community school. In addition, the study concluded that the leadership in the educational system is based on standards in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar in the distance learning program according to the Gender variable. The study recommended that the standards of educational leadership should be implemented in distance learning programs, as an advanced technological system, to meet the challenges of the educational process. Keywords: Standards, educational leadership, obstacles, distance education program, school principals

scholarly journals Emotions Experienced by Learners and their Development through Communication with the Tutor-Counsellor

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michail Kalogiannakis ◽  
Sotiris Touvlatzis
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract The effective communication between the learners and the tutor-counsellor has been proved to significantly promote the positive emotions, reduce the negative ones and reinforce the learners’ participation in a distance learning program. The main purpose of our research is to investigate the emotions experienced by the learners of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and how these emotions may vary through interaction with the tutor-counsellor. In order to carry out the research, a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was implemented. Data collection was performed via an anonymous questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The sample of the research consisted of undergraduate and post-graduate students of the HOU. Our findings confirm the dominant place occupied by emotions in the learning process, a place that has been until recently entirely attributed to reason, while highlighting the communicative and supportive role to be taken by the tutor-counsellor in distance learning programs.

scholarly journals Implementation of a distance learning program focused on continuing medical education with the support of patent-based data mining

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-60
Author(s):  
Renato Ribeiro Nogueira Ferraz ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Cesso da Silva ◽  
Renan Antônio da Silva ◽  
Luc Quoniam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Chinese Patent ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the use of a free code computational tool, Patent2net, in the search of patents for the implementation of distance learning aimed at Continuing Medical Education. Design/methodology/approach This technical report is based on the extraction, organization and availability, in the format of graphs and dynamic tables, and also based on information in other patents on the subject, made available in the Espacenet database. Findings As a result, it was possible to identify a Chinese patent, free for reproduction in Brazil, which describes an e-learning system that simulates 3D scenarios for training nursing teams. Research limitations/implications The paper has used one unique patent database, but containing more than 100m documents. Practical implications The selected patent can contribute to the improvement of care and behavioral techniques of the health professionals. Social implications The training of health professionals can improve the public and supplementary health systems. Originality/value This is the first paper in that de technometric analisys of patents was used to solve a problem regarding the training of health professionals.

Learning Technology Management While Teaching Technology Management

2000 ◽  
pp. 39-60
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan ◽  
Victoria E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Trial Basis ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study presents an evaluation pilot of a technology-enabled service, specifically a distance learning program at a university. The primary intent of the case is to illustrate the management of a trial evaluation of an information technology and the need for explicit criteria considering multiple technical and organizational factors. The secondary purpose of the case is to share the learning specific to the administration and delivery of a distance learning program using various media. The distance learning program was conducted on a trial basis with 16 students in a 13-course, 18-month Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) program. Compressed video and Internet-based technologies were used for course delivery, in addition to limited on-site instruction. The case study describes the motivation and progression of the trial, up to the point when a decision had to be made about continuing the program beyond the trial. The experience is considered from multiple perspectives, specifically those of the school administration, faculty, and students. Positive and negative aspects are highlighted to lay the groundwork for analysis at the decision point.

scholarly journals The development of accessibility indicators for distance learning programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheryl Burgstahler
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Ongoing Process ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Policies And Practices

A study was undertaken to explore program policies and practices related to the accessibility of American distance learning courses to qualified students with disabilities. A literature review was conducted, a draft list of accessibility indicators was created, examples of applications of the indicators in existing distance learning programs were collected, the indicators were systematically applied to one distance learning program, input from a variety of distance learning programs was used to further refine the indicators, and these programs were encouraged to adopt the indicators and make use of resources provided by the project. Results of this exploratory work suggest that incorporating accessibility considerations into policies, procedures and communications of a program requires consideration of the unique needs of students, course designers, instructors and evaluators; involves approval and implementation at a variety of administrative levels; and is an ongoing process that may be implemented in incremental steps.DOI: 10.1080/09687760500479753

scholarly journals Blended Distance Learning: Search for an Optimal Format

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
I. V. Tsarenko
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Blended Distance Learning ◽  
On Line Learning

Article is devoted to a search for an optimal format of blended distance learning. The questioning of distance learning students of Sukhoi State Technical University of Gomel was used as a main research method. One discipline from the academic learning program was studied using e-learning technology (on-line classes) whereas (while) others disciplines were studied using traditional classroom face-to-face learning technique. Thus, students using blended distance learning have opportunity to compare and estimate efficiency together with advantages of both educative techniques. On-line classes were held in the period between sessions using BigBlueButton program.It was found that student majority estimate blended distance learning as most efficiency learning technique; half of questioning students consider that the quality of face-to-face and on-line learning is equal. The main advantages and disadvantages of e-learning were analyzed. Highest student attendance of on-line classes between sessions in comparison with face-to-face classes during session time was found. Optimal amount of disciplines for on-line learning to organize blended distance learning were established. Best regime, time and intensity for on-line classes were determined. Results of these investigations may be useful to organize optimal format of blended distance learning as well as to choose subjects for on-line learning and to create comfortable schedule of distance classes.

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