scholarly journals Creating and Testing an Online Platform for Language Learning in the Mexican Context

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Paola Muñoz García ◽  
David Ruiz Guzmán
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Pilot Programme ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Post Test

This chapter presents the results of a case study conducted in 2016-17 at the National School of Higher Studies in Morelia (ENES-M), Michoacán, Mexico, where a pilot programme was implemented at bachelor’s level for students learning English as a foreign language. The platform used in this study was composed of small digital units called Learning Support Units (UAPAs) first developed in 2011 to help students practice and develop their linguistic skills at two levels, basic and pre-intermediate. These selected UAPAs were hosted in a portal named Ambiente Virtual de Idiomas (AVI) (Language Virtual Environment) administrated by the Coordination of Open University and Distance Education (CUAED). Later, in 2015, it was proposed that a more complex and complete platform be designed and in 2016 the new UAPAs for levels A1, A2, B1 and some of B2 were developed and then piloted for further evaluation. As a result, the experimental groups exposed to a blended teaching reported higher scores in the post test than control groups that were taught with no use of technological elements, hence proving that blended-learning teaching is a good pedagogical option for university students.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Blended Learning in Improving Students’ Workplace Communication Skills: A Case Study on Olive Website Test Result

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Agnes Siwi Purwaning Tyas ◽  
Ahmad Muam ◽  
Yohana Ika Harnita Sari ◽  
Cisya Dewantara
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Cultural Management ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Learning Instruction ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Academic Year

The research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using blended-learning instruction in improving students’ communication skills at Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada. They were required to take the Test of English for Vocational Students (TEVOCS) and it indicated that there was a gap between listening and speaking ability as presented in the test scores. To support the improvement of both skills, blended-learning instruction was designed and carried out in the forms of online listening activities via Online Listening for Individual Practice (OLIVE) website and offline meeting for speaking activities. The research used experimental research, which referred to the results of pre-test and post-test scores of the group. The participants of the research were 275 students from three departments of Sekolah Vokasi Universitas Gadjah Mada; Language, Arts, and Cultural Management department; Engineering department; as well as Economic and Business department academic year 2019/2020. The pre-test and post-test scores show improvement in students’ performance in both skills. The result of the t-test also shows that there is significant improvement after the application of blended-learning instruction.

Blended Learning Support for Undergraduate Students’ Research and Writing Skills Development

2014 ◽  
pp. 341-368
Author(s):  
Asako Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
The University

In this exploratory study, a subject librarian and a writing instructor investigated the potential of designing blended learning around research paper assignments in the context of two foundational courses in the Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. The objective was to explore alternative, more embedded learning support for undergraduate students. The significance of blended learning support was situated in the broader literature of the teaching and learning practices in higher education. In this case study, descriptions of blended learning support for facilitating student learning, and of the main barrier to its implementation are provided. Based on what was learned in the exploratory study, the chapter provides working guidelines for designing and developing blended learning support, mainly drawing from Butler and Cartier’s (2004) research on academic engagement.

All We Need is a Boost! Using Multimodal Tools and the Translanguaging Strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-47
Author(s):  
María Catalina Caro Torres ◽  
Yuri Natali Sarmiento Salamanca ◽  
Jennyfer Paola Camargo Cely ◽  
Jose Leonardo Bautista Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Private University ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Oral Performance ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Performance Development

This article reports a qualitative case study about the implementation of a translanguaging strategy with EFL learners belonging to the Language Learning Support programs at a private university, who struggled when speaking in English. In order to address this problem, this strategy aim to help participants to reflect and self-direct their oral performance development. Multimodal tools were used for learners to undertake a specific course of action to cope with their speaking difficulties. Data gathered from tutor's journals, student's e-portfolio and interviews, showed how confidence and self-regulation were fostered after including student's mother tongue and ICT tools. These findings suggest a need to expand this implementation with learners of different proficiency levels who also find it difficult to verbally express their ideas. Moreover, it takes a look at the use of the mother tongue as an advantage rather than as an obstacle to learning a foreign language.

scholarly journals A Gestão Pública em Polo de Apoio Presencial do Sistema da Universidade Aberta do Brasil: Estudo de caso no Polo de Apoio Presencial em Resende.

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Antonio Gomes Xavier
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Open University ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Education Management ◽  
The Public

Este artigo trata da Gestão da Educação a Distância pelas instituições de ensino superior, parceiras da Universidade Aberta do Brasil, descrevendo fatores estruturais e organizacionais essenciais para a gestão de qualidade. Através do estudo de caso, com desenvolvimento de pesquisa exploratória, no Polo de Apoio Presencial do Município de Resende, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, foi possível observar que o polo é elemento-chave no sistema para que propicie ensino de qualidade; para tanto, enfatiza-se a importância do papel do gestor do polo nesse contexto. Palavras-chave: Gestão; Educação a distância; Polo de apoio presencial. The Public Management of Open University of Brazil: A Case Study in Resende Learning Support Center AbstractThis article reports how higher education institutions, partners of the Open University of Brazill, deals with Distance Education Management, by describing structural and organizational factors, essential for a quality management. Through the case study, with exploratory development, he Learning Support Center in the municipality of Resende in the state of Rio de Janeiro, we observed that the Polo is a key element in the system, that provides quality education, therefore, it is emphasized the important role of the manager at this Learning Center in this context. Keywords: Management; Distance Education; Learning Support Center.

Blended Learning Support for Undergraduate Students' Research and Writing Skills Development

2015 ◽  
pp. 537-564
Author(s):  
Asako Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
The University

In this exploratory study, a subject librarian and a writing instructor investigated the potential of designing blended learning around research paper assignments in the context of two foundational courses in the Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. The objective was to explore alternative, more embedded learning support for undergraduate students. The significance of blended learning support was situated in the broader literature of the teaching and learning practices in higher education. In this case study, descriptions of blended learning support for facilitating student learning, and of the main barrier to its implementation are provided. Based on what was learned in the exploratory study, the chapter provides working guidelines for designing and developing blended learning support, mainly drawing from Butler and Cartier's (2004) research on academic engagement.

Revitalizing Blended and Self-Directed Learning Among Adult Learners Through the Distance Education Mode of Learning in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 185-203
Author(s):  
Isaac Kofi Biney
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Global North ◽  
University Of Ghana

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are witnessing increasing participation of non-traditional learners, learning by distance education (DE) mode. Blended learning (BL) strategy is adapted to create opportunities for adult learners to improve knowledge, skills, and intellectual capacities to impact, among others, productivity at workplace. This chapter explores the use of technology to conceptualize BL and self-directed learning (SDL). It discussed blended learning as practiced in the global north and the global south. It examined SDL and focused attention on blended learning as practiced in HEIs, using University of Ghana as a case study. It identified issues involved in blended learning and mapped up solutions in revitalizing self-directed learning culture among the young adults in Ghana. The chapter concludes that the state-of-the-art computer laboratories which power the Sakai LMS should be refurbished and retooled to deepen BL and SDL culture among adult learners in Ghana.

scholarly journals Acessibilidade em Objetos de Aprendizagem na EaD: uma Análise em um Curso de Especialização

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Dalbem Omodei ◽  
Édison Trombeta de Oliveira ◽  
Marcos Barros de Souza ◽  
Vanderlei Leite dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Digital Resources

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os objetos de aprendizagem oferecidos em duas disciplinas do curso de especialização em Educação Especial na perspectiva da Educação Inclusiva, sob a ótica da acessibilidade. Os objetos de aprendizagem são recursos digitais reutilizáveis e que auxiliam a aprendizagem de algum conceito. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, foi empreendida uma pesquisa bibliográfica seguida de um estudo de caso. Para a coleta de dados optou-se no estabelecimento de categorias de análise que permitiram obter uma visão global dos recursos. Os dados foram analisados qualitativamente etapa a etapa de cada jogo, e os dados coletados foram organizados em uma planilha previamente elaborada para esse fim. Os resultados evidenciaram que, embora haja esforço da universidade promotora do curso em oferecer acessibilidade em todo o ambiente virtual e materiais disponíveis, ainda são necessárias algumas adaptações nos objetos de aprendizagem para que se tornem totalmente acessíveis às pessoas com necessidades especiais em nível sensorial. Todavia, é por meio de iniciativas como essa que são possíveis o crescimento e o aprimoramento de objetos educacionais acessíveis e, dessa forma, contribuir com o acesso de permanência de todos na educação a distância.Palavras-chave: Objetos de aprendizagem; Acessibilidade; Educação a Distância.  Accessibility in Objects Learning in EAD: an Analysis on a Course of Expertise AbstractThis work aims to analyze the learning objects offered in two course subjects of specialization in Special Education from the perspective of inclusive education from the perspective of accessibility. The learning objects are reusable digital resources and that help learning some concept. To achieve this purpose a literature search followed by a case study was undertaken. To collect data it was decided to establish categories of analysis, which provided an overview of resources. Data were analyzed qualitatively, step by step each game, and collected data organized in a spreadsheet previously prepared for this purpose. The results showed that although there is a university effort to offer accessibility across the virtual environment and available materials are still needed some adjustments to the learning object to become fully accessible to people with sensory disabilities. However, it is through such initiatives that are possible growth and improvement of accessible educational materials and thus contribute to the permanence of access for all in the distance. Keywords: Learning objects; Accessibility; Distance education.

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