scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR A DISTANCE LEARNING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN LIS

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Susan D. Lithgow ◽  
Clare Thomas ◽  
Marianne Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Library Studies ◽  
The University

This article is based on a process evaluation carried out at the Department of Information and Library Studies (DILS) at the University of Wales Aberystwyth (UWA). The research investigated the effectiveness of the existing evaluation procedures for the BSc Econ in Information and Library Studies by distance learning. After briefly discussing the research process, the article then describes the findings in relation to the perceived gaps in the evaluation procedures, including the importance of disseminating the evaluation results. I t was found that changes to the course occurred in response to feedback from various sources and that evaluation data was used in ways that differ from their perceived purposes. Finally, the article relates these findings to the different concepts of quality found to be appropriate to a BSc ILS Distance Learning programme taught both on and off-campus.

DISTANCE LEARNING AND INFORMATION SECURITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-65
Author(s):  
Andrei V. Gavrilenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Critical Nodes ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Principal Directions ◽  
The University

The article considers an issue of information security of the distance education systems. It analyzes the functions and architecture of the typical distance education system. With considering the requirements of information security it also discusses the university information system for solving the distance learning problems. The author defines valuable assets and information resources and describes the existing security threats. The subjects of interaction in the distance learning mode are presented. There is a consideration of the principal directions of the university’s activity in the distance learning system, requiring constant monitoring of information security. A threat model is worked out and the main security vulnerabilities are highlighted. The analysis of the causes and consequences of information security violation in the distance learning system is carried out and most vulnerable and critical nodes were identified. The hardware and software requirements for the remote mode work are regarded. A recommended list of hardware and software tools that ensure compliance with safety requirements is presented. The major lines of protection for distance learning systems are highlighted. The article proves the necessity of conducting a regular security assessment as a means for monitoring an effectiveness of the protection system.

scholarly journals Evaluation Procedures of the University Graduates' Readiness for Railway Professional Activities in the English-speaking Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (31) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Yevgen’evna Isaeva ◽  
Olga Nikolaevna Bessarabova ◽  
Irina Vladimirovna Savchenko ◽  
Elmira Sherifovna Shefieva ◽  
Elena Rudolfovna Goryunova
Keyword(s):  
University Graduates ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The University

scholarly journals ALGORITHM FOR THE FORMATION OF A PERSONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY MEANS OF STRUCTURING THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF THE UNIVERSITY BASED ON OFFICE365 AND MS TEAMS SERVICES

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-40
Author(s):  
Natalya Ivankova ◽  
Oleksii Ryzhov ◽  
Oleksii Androsov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Flexible Tool ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Personal Learning Environment ◽  
The University

The algorithm of formation of a personal learning environment (PLE) and learning group environment for the organization of electronic distance learning in medical higher education institutions is offered. It was noted that the introduction of the COVID-19 quarantine raised the issue of reorganization of the learning space and accelerated the process of introducing the distance learning model. The experience gained by the authors during quarantine made it possible to form the stages of deploying the learning environment in the medical higher education institution and to define the educational space of the group as the main element of this environment. The main technological steps of creating subsystems of the educational space of the university for using cloud services MSO365 were considered using the example of Zaporizhzhia State Medical University. The conditions that allow creating a hierarchy of the learning environment were defined, namely: a project of the structure of the learning environment with the coordination of departments; registration of all participants of the learning process and creation of their accounts in Active Directory of the university; automated procedure of transferring group members to AD MSO365. The paper provides an example of a hierarchy of names, which is a reflection of the structure of university departments in terms of staffing and determines the rights of access to the usage of services that ensure the implementation of the corresponding functions. The authors found that the user account is the first integrating service that allows the user to form a personal learning environment using OneDrive, web-site MS SharePoint, MS Forms and other office applications. It was noted that the user account is the lowest level of the hierarchy of the learning environment, the usage of which provides a learning space for groups. According to the authors, it is reasonable to use MS Groups to form academic groups. Using MS Teams, a teacher gets a flexible tool to form a learning environment for various organizational forms, namely: lectures, seminars, practical classes, independent work, etc. The authors proposed rules for forming group names in MS Groups and MS Teams. They presented an algorithm for deploying the department's learning environment and proposed a suggestion of structuring the subject's learning environment using MS Teams channels for a small number of groups in the department.

scholarly journals Underwater Cultural Heritage as an Engine for Social, Economic and Cultural Development. State of Research at the University of Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain)

Heritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2676-2690
Author(s):  
Carlota Pérez-Reverte Pérez-Reverte Mañas ◽  
Felipe Cerezo Cerezo Andreo ◽  
Pablo López López Osorio ◽  
Raúl González González Gallero ◽  
Luis Mariscal Mariscal Rico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Bottom Surface ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University

Public access to underwater and maritime cultural heritage has proven to have a very positive effect on the local economy. This type of heritage is very attractive for the cultural tourism sector in general and for active and diving tourism. The Nautical and Underwater Archeology Line of the University of Cadiz, within the framework of the TIDE Project (Interreg Atlantic Area) and Herakles Project (FEDER-UCA18-107327) have been working on the enhancement of maritime and underwater heritage through the application of new technologies. In this paper, we will present the advances in the project in the Strait of Gibraltar, based on the first phase of scientific analysis and on the definition of a common working methodology that has resulted in a toolkit for the development of tourism activities linked to the MCH and UCH. Pilot activities under development are focused on accessible underwater heritage routes, VR applications to create Dry Dive experiences and the streaming of underwater archaeological works, thanks to a bottom-surface acoustic communication buoy. Results show that these types of outreach solutions and, by extension, of tourism application, must be preceded by a rigorous archaeological research process, a study of the target audience and the evaluation of the carrying capacity of the sites, to avoid falling into the mercantilisation or deterioration of the UCH. On the other hand, virtual or indirect access solutions are very useful, but always through the correct interpretation of the heritage.

scholarly journals Surrounded by science: The Researchers' Gallery at Malmö University Library

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Annsofie Olsson ◽  
Lotti Dorthé
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Communication ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
University Library ◽  
Process And Outcome ◽  
Informal Setting ◽  
The University

The Researchers' Gallery at Malmö University Library shows current research in exhibitions, co-created by librarians and researchers. The library invites all visitors to take part in and learn more about the research process and outcome. In an academic yet informal setting, the library offers a credible space for research communication. The Researchers' Gallery is a space for students, researchers and the society to meet, and encourage cross-border knowledge creation. The Researchers’ Gallery has become a platform for continuing collaboration between researchers and between researchers and librarians. Exhibited research now has a natural and an integrated place in the learning environment of the library and at the university.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SKILLS FOR FUTURE TEACHERS BASED ON CROSS-SUBJECT INTEGRATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
G.K. Sholpankulova ◽  
◽  
Sh.Zh. Kolumbayeva ◽  
B.T. Mahmetova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
The University ◽  
Interdisciplinary Integration ◽  
Subject Integration

Today, the study of the problem of interdisciplinary integration in professional education is a historically formed direction and has been studied by scientists deeply enough. However, within the framework of the implementation of the competence-based approach in teaching, which is the focus of state compulsory education standards, the problem of interdisciplinary integration acquires a new meaning. The essence of the new meaning of interdisciplinary integration is substantiated by the modern socio-cultural conditions of globalization, informatization, interdisciplinarity, and digitalization. Interdisciplinary integration is the applied focus of the components of the educational process of the university (goal, result, content, form and methodology of teaching) and manifests itself in the relationship of academic disciplines with the content and technologies of professional activity of future teachers, as well as in the consistency of the processes of teaching and upbringing at the university. The globalization of education refers to the process of creating a worldwide unified education system, which erases the differences between the educational systems included in it. Informatization of education is a process when the sphere of education is provided with the methodology and practice of the development and optimal use of modern information technologies, focused on the implementation of the psychological and pedagogical goals of training and education. Digital skills in the modern world are necessary and must be complemented by cross-cutting interpersonal skills, as the ability to effectively interact in the current environment of distance learning. In the process of distance learning, video conferences using computer communication, virtual environment, online lectures and seminars are actively used. A distinctive feature of distance learning is computer-based learning, which contributes to the development of digital skills, since it is based on the student's independent cognitive activity, is active and personality-oriented. The above requires the development of digital skills in future teachers based on cross-subject integration. This article examines the problem of developing digital skills in future teachers based on interdisciplinary integration, and also provides a meaningful characteristic of digital skills.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS ON THE EXAMPLE OF STATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE CHUVASH REPUBLIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 156-166
Author(s):  
Татьяна Ароновна Лавина ◽  
Николай Игоревич Степанов
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Chuvash Republic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Electronic Support ◽  
The University

Данная статья посвящена исследованию систем дистанционного обучения в вузах Чувашской Республики, определению основных функций систем управления дистанционным обучением. Проведен анализ систем дистанционного взаимодействия со студентами в федеральных вузах Чувашской Республики. С целью формирования требований к функциям современной единой универсальной платформы дистанционного взаимодействия в университете проведен анализ корпоративной платформы, объединяющей в рабочем пространстве чат, встречи, заметки и вложения MS Teams, позволяющей организовывать дистанционное обучение. На примере веб-ресурсов для поддержки организации дистанционного обучения государственных университетов Чувашской Республики, таких как система управления курсами, использующая лицензию GNU GPL Moodle, системы видеоконференций Big Blue Button, рассматриваются их функциональные возможности и недостатки, выявляются ключевые особенности построения единого информационного пространства вуза на основе идеи использования инструментов образовательных платформ в обеспечении электронной поддержки дистанционного обучения. Представлены преимущества интеграции систем LMS Moodle и MS Teams для построения интерактивного формата обучения на примере построения единой образовательной среды в ЧГПУ им. И. Я. Яковлева. Рассмотрено внедрение единой учетной записи для организации принципа единой точки доступа к информационным системам дистанционного обучения для построения единой электронной образовательной среды университета на базе технологии OpenID Connect. This article is devoted to the study of distance learning systems in universities of the Chuvash Republic, the definition of the main functions of distance learning systems. It presents the analysis of systems of distance learning interaction with students in federal universities of the Chuvash Republic. In order to form the requirements for the functions of a modern unified universal platform for distance learning interaction at the university, the authors analysed the corporate platform that combines chat, meetings, notes and attachments of MS Teams in the workspace. Using the example of web resources to support the organization of distance learning of state universities of the Chuvash Republic, such as the course management system using the GNU GPL Moodle license, the Big Blue Button video conferencing systems, their functionality and shortcomings are considered, the key features of building a unified information space of the university based on the idea of using the tools of educational platforms in providing electronic support for distance learning are identified. The advantages of integrating the LMS Moodle and MS Teams systems for building an interactive learning format are presented on the example of building a unified educational environment at I. Yakovlev CHSPU. The introduction of a single account for the organization of a single point of access to information systems of distance learning for the construction of a single electronic educational environment of the university based on OpenID Connect technology is considered.

scholarly journals Measure for measure: using statistics to monitor service take-up of the University of Leicester Library's Distance Learning Unit

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (82) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Lou McGill
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Academic Departments ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
University Management ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Measure For Measure ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
The University

The new Distance Learning Unit at the University of Leicester Library needed to evaluate and measure take-up of services in order to secure funding beyond the initial three-year funding period. The Unit established a comprehensive procedure for recording transactions which included both manual and computer generated data. This data was presented in several different ways to different groups within the University. Statistics were collected to aid library management, provide information to academic departments and for broader University management. The quantitative data revealed a significant growth in all service areas and qualitative feedback has been very positive. Members of the team have experienced several positive outcomes as a result of collecting this information and are highly committed to this time consuming task.

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