scholarly journals Successful Learners of Distance Education: A case study of IGNOU

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
PRAVAT KUMAR JENA
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Self Learning

Education is the basic requirement for human development. With education, employment opportunities are broadened and income levels are increased. The development of an individual and the progress of a nation depend on education. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is one of the most rapidly growing fields of education which facilitates open entry and access to learning opportunities, enhances the employability skills of the learner and makes them to achieve their goals in life. Though the student’s enrollment in Higher Education through ODL system has increased, but the ODL institutions need to emphasize on student success rates. There are a number of factors that contribute toward better success rate. In this article one online survey was undertaken among successful learners of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) through Google form with questionnaires on their success factors. Their views are analyzed and found some important factors which are required to enhance the success rates of ODL institutions. It is very interesting to note that majority of learners (44%) developed their skills to do self-learning and 27% of learners developed an attitude of lifelong learning. 98% of successful learners acknowledged that the study material of IGNOU helped them greatly in earning their degrees. 95% learners viewed in favour of assignment components which are very helpful for Term-End-Examinations.

Developing a Quality Distance Learning Program in a Comprehensive Community College

2011 ◽  
pp. 158-173
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Community colleges offer a variety of distance learning opportunities and continue to invest in technologies that better serve their students. This case study focuses on the experiences of Big State Community College and its progression from a few faculty teaching online courses to a distance learning program that supports greater than 25% of institutional enrollments. It explores the challenges of ensuring that Big State Community College’s evolving distance learning program promotes student success and is of a quality that reflects positively on the institution.

scholarly journals Implementing a Large On-Campus ALN: Faculty Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Kashy ◽  
Michael Thoennessen ◽  
Guy Albertelli ◽  
Yihjia Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Faculty Satisfaction ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Potential Increase

This case study describes the implementation and continued operation of a large on-campus ALN for a 500-student course in introductory physics. The ALN was used to modify and complement the original course and thus represents an evolution rather than a revolution. A highly positive impact on student success rates was achieved and continues. Factors that increased faculty satisfaction and instances of dissatisfaction are presented. The potential increase in the latter with technology is of some concern.

scholarly journals Self-Learning Skills and Problem-Based Learning in Medical Education: Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (30) ◽  
pp. 50-59
Author(s):  
Naglaa Ali Moustaffa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Evaluation Of Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Learning

The present research aims to explore the impact of “problem-based learning” on “self-learning skills” of students in the College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. We use analytical descriptive method and applied the scale of “self-learning skills” on the study sample including 114 students from Medicine College divided into two groups. The first group is consisted of 63 students from third and fourth levels who are taught through problem-based learning. The second group is comprised of 51 students from fifth and sixth levels who are taught through traditional methods. The results of the study have showed that statistically significant differences are found between the both groups and put problem-based learning is found superior over the traditional one. Moreover, we find that the effect degree of strategy on the self-learning skills is varied. The effects are found strong on skill-development of information management and implementation of learning strategies. While, moderate impacts are found on Attitude Towards Learning (ATL), Learning Responsibility )LR(, Motivation and Self-confidence (MS), ability to Plan Learning (PL), ability to Use Learning Opportunities (ULO), Assessment of Learning Process (ALP) and evaluation of learning of success/results.

scholarly journals SETONWORLDWIDE: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENT SUCCESS

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip DiSalvio
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Course Completion ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Strategic Model

This case study offers a strategic model of methods and services resulting in relatively high student success rates as defined by course completion of introductory first and second semester online courses. This strategic model is presented in the context of Sloan-C's Five Pillars of Quality Online Education.

scholarly journals A Case Study Analysis of Typhidot: An Example of Market-Oriented R&D Commercialization in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Baharudin Kadir ◽  
Mohd Farid Shamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact

Background and objective: despite many empirical studies on the success factors for R&D commercialization in the past few decades, the success rates have not improved significantly. Possible explanations for this could be that the processes involved and how these interact with other components of the commercialization ecosystem at the different commercialization phases are not well understood yet. Market-oriented approach to R&D commercialization was proposed in this study as a possible way of increasing the success rates of commercialization. Materials and methods: the case study approach was proposed to provide insights into the commercialization processes and how these interact with other components of the commercialization ecosystem. Typhidot, an acknowledged market-oriented R&D commercialization was selected for the case study. Results: the findings indicated different challenges at different phases of the R&D commercialization journey and many of the processes at the different phases were iterative in nature. A “Z to A” market-oriented R&D commercialization framework was proposed based on the Typhidot case study. Conclusion: while the “Z to A” approach was important basis for market-oriented R&D commercialization the study also highlighted the strategic choices of scaling up and the impact of the choice on business viability. A wrong scaling-up strategy would influence the diffusion rate and extent of R&D commercialization, which ultimately determined whether it would succeed or fail in the market place.

Authentic Assessment through an Online Professional Conference

2013 ◽  
pp. 186-199
Author(s):  
Michael P. Menchaca ◽  
Ellen S. Hoffman ◽  
Curtis P. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Access Technology ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Conference Participation ◽  
Virtual Conference

Researchers such as Deutsch and Nicholson (2006) have proposed authentic assessment as a means to connect learning with practice and develop a commitment to life-long learning. Recently, newer forms of distributed technology such as audio-conferencing and social networking have been central in moving learning opportunities beyond the classroom door. In this case study, the authors examine the process of developing and implementing a new culminating assessment in an online graduate program via newer technologies. Culminating student presentations shifted from an in-house, on-campus to an international, online venue. This chapter examines the rationale for the use of an international conference, the design of scaffolds required to support student success in the endeavor, and feedback from faculty and students on learning impacts of virtual conference participation. The case asks questions about viability and provokes debate about the types of experiences institutions should provide students, especially given the access technology can provide.

Facilitating dialogue in the adult EAL classroom: Acknowledging learners, teachers and the curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-196
Author(s):  
Michael Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Multiple Stakeholders ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mainstream Society

Ostensibly, the orientation towards learning outcomes in adult English language and literacy delivery ensures that the focus is on standardised skill development and knowledge acquisition of students. Such measureable development is seen as foundational to broader employability skills and job readiness. It is an agenda however which ignores the socio-cultural differences of learners and their aspirations of integration with mainstream society. It also ignores the transformational potential of the classroom and the dialogical interactions between all class members to act as catalysing agents for change. Based on a case study design and a conceptual framework anchored in dialogical theory, this paper explores the social space of the contemporary adult learning classroom and its potential to act on the socio-cultural confidence of learners. It shows that the classroom is a space of multiple stakeholders and diverse tensions. Through generating a shared ethos, teachers can enhance both dialogue and mutual learning. Opportunities for student transformation are hindered however by a standardised curriculum which fails to hear the aspirations of learners and management models which prioritise their own needs.

The Relationship between Working Environment and Internship Satisfaction Level: A Case Study Of A 4-Star Hotel Restaurant In Germany

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 276-291
Author(s):  
Chatarina Natalia Putri
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Support Organization ◽  
The Relationship

There are many factors that can lead to internship satisfaction. Working environment is one of the factors that will result to such outcome. However, many organizations discarded the fact of its importance. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a significant relationship between working environment and internship satisfaction level as well as to determine whether the dimensions of working environment significantly affect internship satisfaction. The said dimensions are, learning opportunities, supervisory support, career development opportunities, co-workers support, organization satisfaction, working hours and esteem needs. A total of 111 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents and were processed by SPSS program to obtain the result of this study. The results reveal that learning opportunities, career development opportunities, organization satisfaction and esteem needs are factors that contribute to internship satisfaction level. In the other hand, supervisory support, co-workers support and working hours are factors that lead to internship dissatisfaction. The result also shows that organization satisfaction is the strongest factor that affects internship satisfaction while co-workers support is the weakest.

Effects of Financial Inclusion on Startup Establishment in OECD Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinh Thi Thanh Van ◽  
Nguyen Thuc Trang
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Oecd Countries ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Economic Research ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Financial Index ◽  
Enterprise Survey

Financial inclusion and startup are two topics, which recently get attention of academic researchers and policy makers in Vietnam. One of the important factors for setting up a successful startup is the financial capability of the owners. Therefore, financial inclusion has a strong correlation with startup establishment. This article tested the effects of several factors in financial index (findex) developed by World Bank on startup establishment in some OECD countries. The result showed that borrowing from friends and relatives along with from credit institutions and opening a debit account at banks have  significant impacts on startup establishment in these countries. Finally, the article presented several recommendations for policy makers to stimulate the startup growth in Vietnam in the next time. Key words startup, financial inclusion, startup establishment References 1. Colman Msoka (2015), “Financial inclusion and microfinance in Tanzania”, Inclusive growth: Tanzania Country Report2. Endeavor-GEM, 2011, “High-Impact Entrepreneurship Global Report”3. Eric Ries, 2012, “The Lean Startup” book”, http://www.stpia.ir/files/The%20Lean%20Startup%20.pdf 4. European Startup Monitor, 2015, “European Startup Monitor 2015”, http://europeanstartupmonitor.com/fileadmin/presse/download/esm_2015.pdf 5. Jennifer Dahlin Ivarsson (2014), “Mobile-banking and entrepreneurship: Is there a link? A case study on South Africa”, Nationalekonomiska Institutionen, Box 7082, ISSN 0283 – 15896. Maher Al-Mahouq (2010), “Success factors of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs): The case of Jordan”, Anadol University jourmal of social sciences, Cilt/Vol.: 10 – Say/No:1-16 (2010)7. Mohammed S.Chowdhury (2013), “Success factors of entrepreneurs of small and medium sized enterprises: Evidence from Banladesh”, Business and Economic Research, ISSN 2162 – 4860, 2013, Vol.3, No.2.8. OECD, 2015, “Entrepreneurship at a Glance 2015”9. Roman Angela, 2011, “SME’s sector access to finance: An overview”10. Yao Wang, 2014, “What are the biggest obstacles to growth of SMEs in developing countries? An empirical evidence from an enterprise survey”, JED 210 Paper

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