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 Distance learning problems in the educational process of a university in a pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
В.В. Макарова
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Active Teaching ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Labor Resources

В данной статье представлены основные ограничения дистанционного обучения в эпоху экстремальных явлений: во-первых, слабая цифровая компетентность педагогов, которая не позволяет максимально использовать ресурсы педагогической деятельности посредством дистанционных технологий, формирование данной компетенции является важной задачей, реализация которой возможна через программы повышения квалификаций; во-вторых, несовершенная система дистанционного обучения, которая может быть внедрена в образовательный процесс как дополнение традиционному обучению, создание программного обеспечения требует как финансовых, так и трудовых ресурсов; в-третьих, слабая мотивация студентов к образовательной деятельности в процессе дистанционного обучения, которой должен управлять преподаватель, применяя активные методы обучения и координируя студентов на протяжении всего образовательного процесса. На основании полученных данных, предложены пути решения данных ограничений дистанционного обучения в эпоху экстремальных явлений. This article presents the main limitations of distance learning in the era of extreme events: firstly, the weak digital competence of teachers, which does not allow the maximum use of the resources of pedagogical activity through distance technologies, the formation of this competence is an important task, the implementation of which is possible through advanced training programs; secondly, the imperfect distance learning system, which can be introduced into the educational process as an addition to traditional learning, the creation of software requires both financial and labor resources; thirdly, the weak motivation of students for educational activities in the process of distance learning, which must be managed by the teacher, using active teaching methods and coordinating students throughout the educational process. Based on the data obtained, ways of solving these limitations of distance learning in the era of extreme phenomena are proposed.

scholarly journals Features of distance learning by the disciplines in the Earth Sciences direction at a technical university

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-509
Author(s):  
L. A. Rapatskaya ◽  
V. I. Snetkov
Keyword(s):  
Earth Sciences ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Technical University

: Distance education has become widely used both in Russia and abroad in recent decades. A particularly powerful impetus to distance education technology development and spread was given by the coronavirus pandemic in 2019. To improve learning efficiency in the system of distance education, it was required to refine various and accessible forms of education. It was also necessary to make a wider use of new educational technologies. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of the latest educational technologies in the distance learning of students in the disciplines of the Earth Sciences direction at a technical university, as well as to form a modern educational space in online learning and stimulate students' independent work based on the assignments supervised by teachers. The study described in this paper deals with the following application features of distance learning at Irkutsk National Research Technical University: the presentation specifics of the theory and the introduction forms of material for laboratory works, choice of the most effective teaching aids, methodology for the current and final control of students' knowledge. Irkutsk National Research Technical University has chosen Moodle from a wide variety of distance learning systems. The advantage of this system is the ability to perform laboratory, practical and course works, which is important for a technical university, also to conduct tests, the results of which can be monitored by both teachers and students in an electronic gradebook. The distance learning system turned out to be more multisided, but more laborious than in-person training. Moreover, it is also complicated by a number of technical problems. The distance learning process requires the establishment of a certain parity of interests, abilities and opportunities between the teaching (professor/lecturer) and the learning (student) parties. The distance learning system has a number of features that should be taken into account when introducing theoretical and lecture material, which requires a more rigorous selection of files or their conversion into less heavy ones, as well as conciseness and clarity of material presentation. The use of virtual laboratories for carrying out laboratory works, availability of distance technologies for training disabled students and corresponding students is gaining great importance. The research results imply that today distance learning is a necessary part of the educational system along with in-person (full-time) or correspondent (part-time) training and one of the main goals of modern distance learning is the ability to work with information and selfimprovement.

scholarly journals Satisfaction of students with the organisation of distance learning at the university during the period of self-isolation

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
Oksana Nikolaevna Vishnevskaya ◽  
Anna Valer'evna Voroncova ◽  
Dmitrij Borisovich Voroncov ◽  
Anna Gennad'evna Samohvalova ◽  
Elena Viktorovna Tikhomirova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Learning System ◽  
State University ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The University ◽  
New Situation ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

The article is devoted to the description of the results of a study of students' satisfaction with the organisation of distance learning at the university, the difficulties encountered in learning under new conditions of self-isolation, resources and ways to overcome them. The study involved 1288 students of Kostroma State University of all courses, forms of study and educational levels. For statistical data processing, the SPSS 17.0 package (Spearman's correlation analysis, content analysis of students' free statements) was used. It is shown that the transition to distance learning in conditions of self-isolation is very successful, most students have adapted to the new situation. The degree of students' satisfaction with work in the remote format correlates with the assessment of their own success and with the features of the organisation of the learning process. Lack of communication with teachers and difficulties in mastering educational material form a request among students to expand the range of communication tools and teaching tools used. It was found that students experience a number of organisational and personal difficulties associated with the transition to a distance learning format. However, most students successfully overcome them using constructive coping strategies aimed at solving the problem and seeking support. The ways of increasing the degree of students’ satisfaction with work in the distance learning system, aimed at increasing the level of their psychological well-being, are proposed – focusing on a dialogical approach, organising methodological support for training courses, updating the organisational functions of curator teachers, implementing teamwork of teachers to ensure interdisciplinarity and integrability of acquired knowledge and competences.

scholarly journals Application of Android-Based Mobile Learning Information System in Management of Learning Activities in Faculty of Science and Technology of Buddhi Dharma University

Tech-E ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Paulus Yayan Christian ◽  
Wiyono Wiyono
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Lecture Material ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Mobile Learning System

Teaching and learning activities, especially in Higher Education, from time to time develop along with the development of technology, especially information technology. Initially, the teaching and learning activities at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Buddhist Dharma University (FST-UBD) used a manual system in the form of face-to-face class. The system (for several courses and meetings) developed into distance learning (e-learning) where lecturers and students did not meet in teaching and learning activities in the classroom but through the internet media. This distance learning system uses computer or laptop facilities. The e-learning system was developed into a mobile learning system, which is a distance learning system using an Android-based smartphone. In the mobile learning system, lecturers can provide lecture material and assignments to students. Students can view lecture material via cellphone and can download the material. Students can submit assignments to lecturers via cellphone. The University can provide information about the seminar to be held. Students can choose the seminar to be followed and can register for the seminar via cellphone. This application system can be run well and can help facilitate the process of teaching and learning activities for lecturers and students. Lecturers can upload material and assignments for students. Students can view / download material and submit assignments to the lecturer. The university can provide information about the seminar and the seminar registration process.

scholarly journals Development of Managerial Competencies of Students on the Basis of Democratization and Informatization of Educational Process at the University

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
I. L. Zagoumennov
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Software Environment ◽  
Managerial Competencies ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
The University

The purpose of the work. The purpose of the work is to substantiate and test a practice-oriented interactive information and pedagogical technology aimed at the formation and development of managerial competencies of students and undergraduates studying in the direction of “Management". The relevance of this problem is due to the transition of the national economy to an innovative development path and the demand for specialists with both a system of professional knowledge and the ability to successfully solve practical and theoretical problems in their workplaces, including using modern information technologies.Materials and methods. To achieve this purpose, methods of analysis and comparison of already existing approaches to solving the problem were used, and the general scientific system approach was used as the main method, the basis of which is the consideration of subjects and objects of educational activity in a higher educational institution as elements of a management system. In this context, the educational activities of students are studied from the standpoint of the democratization of management, including co-management and self-governance. In order to increase the effectiveness of the educational process, the possibility of using the distance learning system (DLS) of Moodle as a software environment for the development and placement of educational and methodological materials, the organization of the educational process based on them, including the assessment of educational achievements of students, is considered. Testing of the developed technology was carried out in the Minsk branch of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in work with students within the framework of academic disciplines of the training direction — “Management: 38.03.02”, profile of the program —“Organization Management” and “Crisis Management”, higher education level — “Bachelor”, as well as working with undergraduates training direction 38.04.02 “Management”, profile of the program “Strategic and Corporate Governance”.Results. As part of the study, an interactive information and pedagogical technology using the Moodle distance learning system (DLS) was developed and tested, based on the involvement of students in management activities, using democratization inclusive mechanisms in the educational process, and promoting the development of the team’s organizational culture and ability to work in student and master groups competitive environment. The proposed information and pedagogical technology makes it possible to give the training of students and undergraduates a practice-oriented character in their first year of study at the university. A survey of students and undergraduates during and following the study of academic disciplines using the information and pedagogical technology under consideration indicates that they welcome it. The vast majority of students and undergraduates in the questionnaires noted that they are satisfied with the quality of teaching and the results of their own activities, as well as the positive team relationships that are formed as a result of work.Conclusion. The proposed technology harmoniously combines the best that is in the “live” and “virtual” interaction of the subjects of the educational process, and allows you to organize managerial practice of students and undergraduates directly in the classroom. Thus, already at the first stages of training at the university, a practice-oriented approach is implemented, aimed at the formation and development of students and undergraduates of managerial digital competencies in demand in modern economics and society.

scholarly journals Teaching materials for ESL distance learning

ExELL ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Iris Memić-Fišić ◽  
Nina Bijedić
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Learning Skill ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Distance Education System

Abstract Distance education, as a form of education that enables and promotes development of autonomous life-long learning skill, necessary to keep up with rapid changes and development in today’s society, is a concept definitely worth considering. Teaching a foreign language in a distance education system is very challenging, primarily in terms of overcoming the main gap – lack of direct contact between teachers and learners. This paper focuses on the aspect of teaching materials used for ESL in a distance learning system.

DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oybek Ortikov ◽  
Komil Boltaboyev ◽  
Obid Azimov
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
The University

На современном этапе безопасного развития образования важную роль играет широкое использование знаний об обществе и дистанционное обучение, дистанционное обучение и компьютерные технологии. Что внедрение информационных и компьютерных технологий в процесс безопасного дистанционного обучения поможет поднять уровень здорового поколения, общества и качество образования.

scholarly journals Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in higher education: a SWOT analysis of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad (Pakistan)

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-333
Author(s):  
Khalida Nasreen ◽  
Muhammad Tanveer Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Learning System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Distance Learning System

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in higher education regarding distance learning system in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-method research design was used in this study. The population of the study was all the previous students of research work and all the teachers of these students working at MPhil and PhD level in AIOU in Pakistan. Stratified random sampling technique was used in this study. This study used the questionnaire and interview technique to collect data. Data of questionnaire was in numbers and data of interview was narrative. So it was the need of the study that a mixed-method approach, i.e. both quantitative and qualitative techniques should be used in this study.FindingsThe findings of the study show that AIOU has also strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in higher education related to distance education like all the formal and distance universities of Pakistan and World. This study reflected that AIOU is a great blessing for those who cannot acquire their education regularly because of financial/family problems or they are job holders. But this study also described that at higher level students are facing a lot of problems especially there is a delay in research process and provision of no scholarships to students. The teachers have a low salary package than the other public universities of Pakistan and a lot of responsibilities to attend meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops. So they have less time for research work. And AIOU provides them fewer opportunities to go abroad for further studies or to attend conferences/seminars. This study recommended that there should be adopted such policies in AIOU that students could get their study materials, assignments duration, workshops schedule and degrees in time, the teachers of the concerned departments should allow to take more in numbers the students under their supervision, the pay package for the teachers working at MPhil and PhD level should be raised and the opportunities for the faculty members to go.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to analyze the higher education system especially the distance learning system in Pakistan.Practical implicationsThis study has indicated the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in higher education which the AIOU is facing recently and the policymakers can develop plans/strategies to make better the distance learning system especially at higher level in Pakistan. This study can be helpful for the stakeholders who are interested in distance learning system. This study was conducted at higher level in the distance learning system but it can open the ways for the other researchers to conduct research in other disciplines related to distance education, i.e. at matric level, F.A/F.SC, B.Sc programs, Master level and M.Sc programs at AIOU.Social implicationsThrough this study, it can be acknowledged how the AIOU is providing the opportunity of education to a large number of people in the society who cannot study regularly in the formal institutions especially those who are job holders, some financial problems and women who have some family problems and above one million people are benefitting from AIOU in Pakistan and world.Originality/valueThis study is original in this respect because the data has been collected from the participants, i.e. students and teachers of AIOU. And it has also great value because this is the first SWOT analysis which has been conducted in this university to examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing AIOU at present time. This study can also become a base for the stakeholders', i.e. policymakers, administration and higher education depart. of Pakistan in developing strategies to improve and amend the distance learning system of Pakistan especially at higher level in AIOU.

scholarly journals MANAGING PERFECT DISTANCE SERVICES TO MEET THE DISTANCE STUDENTS COMPLAINS

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Suratinah ◽  
Sunu Dwi Antoro
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Academic Services

One of most important aspects to be considered in carrying out the distance education is how the students' services can be well managed. The technique is the better the services are given to the students the more students are interested in taking part in the distance learning system. We can't avoid the fact that the implementation of distance education would not be free from students' complains. As the institutions managed all administration and academic services through distance system it needs perfect distance services to make the students feel satisfied. In managing these services there are some aspects to be considered. The form of services can be varied according to which one is the most efficient in overcoming problem from the students. The various complain come from the students can be grouped into administration and academic complains. The most principal thing to implement the perfect services is giving quick and final services. Even it is possible to have one stop services.

scholarly journals Assessment of the effectiveness of correspondence teacher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (Extra-B) ◽  
pp. 511-520
Author(s):  
Nataliia Borbych ◽  
Natalia Denisenko ◽  
Serhii Marchuk ◽  
Iryna Kovalchuk ◽  
Sergii Pustovalov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Global Character ◽  
New Information ◽  
Distance Learning System

The article examines one of the features of the development of modern society is the process of informatization, which has now acquired a global character. It has been proven that under the influence of informatization, changes are currently taking place in all spheres of life. One of the elements of informatization are new information technologies, the use of which allows finding new approaches to solving various problems. The consequence of the general informatization of society is the informatization of education, one of the forms of which is distance learning. Distance education technology is an element of distance education. However, along with the intensive introduction of new educational technologies into the educational process, the question arises: how effective is the distance learning system?

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