scholarly journals La biblioteca integrada en la enseñanza universitaria online: situación en España

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Arroyo-Vázquez ◽  
José-Antonio Gómez-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Wide Scope ◽  
Virtual Library ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Virtual Campus ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
University Departments ◽  
Academic Year

Spanish university libraries have had to adapt their services to the virtual environment after the classroom-based teaching lockdown in March 2020 due to Covid-19. Given the possibility of a greater virtual dimension of learning and teaching during the next academic year, these library services should be improved. This paper analyzes how university libraries are strengthening their support for online learning and are progressively being integrated into the virtual campus, as well as the actions that are necessary to enhance these services and the main difficulties perceived by their librarians. For this purpose, a sample of professionals from university libraries was interviewed, and the research literature on this subject was also reviewed to identify the main international experiences that can be considered as benchmarks for improving virtual library services. Both the research literature and the librarians interviewed agree on two aspects: the need to increase collaboration with other university departments and the wide scope for improvement in the integration of the library into online learning, which is currently limited. Resumen Las bibliotecas universitarias españolas se han visto obligadas a adaptar sus servicios al entorno virtual tras el cierre de las aulas en marzo de 2020 con motivo del estado de alarma decretado a causa de la Covid-19. Ante la perspectiva de un nuevo curso con un mayor componente digital en la docencia, estos servicios necesitarán fortalecerse. En este artículo se analiza qué acciones están desarrollando las bibliotecas universitarias para reforzar el apoyo a la enseñanza online y su integración en el campus virtual, así como las posibles mejoras y limitaciones que encuentran. Para ello se ha consultado a una selección de profesionales de bibliotecas universitarias y se ha revisado además la bibliografía en busca de experiencias en otros países que puedan servir como referente. Tanto la bibliografía como las personas consultadas coinciden en dos aspectos: la necesidad de colaboración con otros departamentos de la universidad y el amplio margen de mejora posible en la integración de la biblioteca en la enseñanza online, que en la actualidad es escasa.

Library Services and Preventive Measures in University Libraries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 478-500
Author(s):  
B. P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Virtual Library ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
The University ◽  
Day By Day

During and post COVID-19 pandemic, all states of India and major cities are in nationalized lockdown. Across the country, suspected cases are found daily, and this is increasing day by day. This will undoubtedly increase if precautionary measures are not taken. Indian universities, colleges, and schools were in lockdown, and most of the students are locked down in their homes physically. The main objective of this chapter is to share the best practice of library services during this pandemic with the personal experience of a university library. In this chapter, the author presents the university library's condition during this health crisis and describes the certain challenges to deliver the virtual library services under the work-from-home model.

scholarly journals Futuristic Trends and Innovations for Examining the Performance of Course Learning Outcomes Using the Rasch Analytical Model

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 727
Author(s):  
Moustafa M. Nasralla ◽  
Basiem Al-Shattarat ◽  
Dhafer J. Almakhles ◽  
Abdelhakim Abdelhadi ◽  
Eman S. Abowardah
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Business Courses ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Association Pattern ◽  
Engineering Education Research ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
The Rasch Model

The literature on engineering education research highlights the relevance of evaluating course learning outcomes (CLOs). However, generic and reliable mechanisms for evaluating CLOs remain challenges. The purpose of this project was to accurately assess the efficacy of the learning and teaching techniques through analysing the CLOs’ performance by using an advanced analytical model (i.e., the Rasch model) in the context of engineering and business education. This model produced an association pattern between the students and the overall achieved CLO performance. The sample in this project comprised students who are enrolled in some nominated engineering and business courses over one academic year at Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia. This sample considered several types of assessment, such as direct assessments (e.g., quizzes, assignments, projects, and examination) and indirect assessments (e.g., surveys). The current research illustrates that the Rasch model for measurement can categorise grades according to course expectations and standards in a more accurate manner, thus differentiating students by their extent of educational knowledge. The results from this project will guide the educator to track and monitor the CLOs’ performance, which is identified in every course to estimate the students’ knowledge, skills, and competence levels, which will be collected from the predefined sample by the end of each semester. The Rasch measurement model’s proposed approach can adequately assess the learning outcomes.

Evaluation of teachers’ information literacy based on information of behavioral data in online learning and teaching platforms: an empirical study of China

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yating Li ◽  
Chi Zhou ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Min Chen
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Behavioral Data ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Behaviors ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Performance Group

PurposeAdvances in information technology now permit the recording of massive and diverse process data, thereby making data-driven evaluations possible. This study discusses whether teachers’ information literacy can be evaluated based on their online information behaviors on online learning and teaching platforms (OLTPs).Design/methodology/approachFirst, to evaluate teachers’ information literacy, the process data were combined from teachers on OLTP to describe nine third-level indicators from the richness, diversity, usefulness and timeliness analysis dimensions. Second, propensity score matching (PSM) and difference tests were used to analyze the differences between the performance groups with reduced selection bias. Third, to effectively predict the information literacy score of each teacher, four sets of input variables were used for prediction using supervised learning models.FindingsThe results show that the high-performance group performs better than the low-performance group in 6 indicators. In addition, information-based teaching and behavioral research data can best reflect the level of information literacy. In the future, greater in-depth explorations are needed with richer online information behavioral data and a more effective evaluation model to increase evaluation accuracy.Originality/valueThe evaluation based on online information behaviors has concrete application scenarios, positively correlated results and prediction interpretability. Therefore, information literacy evaluations based on behaviors have great potential and favorable prospects.

scholarly journals Strategi Pustakawan dalam Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Oleh Siswa di SMA Negeri 1 Lubuk Alung Kabupaten Padang Pariaman

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Ningsih Ramayana Putri ◽  
Ardoni Ardoni
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Virtual Library ◽  
Class Library

AbstractThis paper discusses the Strategy of Librarians in the Use of Libraries by Students in Lubuk Alung 1 High School in Padang Pariaman Regency. The purpose of this paper is to describe the Strategy of Librarians in the Use of Libraries by Students in Lubuk Alung 1 High School in Padang Pariaman Regency. This research was conducted using descriptive methods through a qualitative approach. Data was collected through literature studies, observations and direct interviews with the Head of Library of SMA Negeri 1 Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman Regency. Based on the discussion in the previous chapter, it can be concluded that the Librarian's Strategy in Library Utilization by Students in Lubuk Alung 1 High School in Padang Pariaman Regency is as follows: (a) require students to become members of the library and borrow textbooks; (b) providing collections that are in accordance with the curriculum; (c) collaborating with other libraries in meeting collection needs; (d) do not apply penalties for returning late books; (e) make outdoor reading rooms; (f) creating a class library; (g) conducting tutoring activities; (h) provide virtual library services; (i) provide audiovisual services; (j) provide supporting services; and (k) organizing competitions and giving awards to students.Keywords: Strategies, Librarians, Library Utilization

scholarly journals "E-books are good if there are no copies left": a survey of e-book usage at UWE Library Services

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (104) ◽  
pp. 45-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Ann Chelin ◽  
Jason Briddon ◽  
Elspeth Williams ◽  
Jane Redman ◽  
Alastair Sleat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Materials ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Considerable Effort ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Subject Coverage

This article outlines research carried out with students and academic staff at a large UK university library on how e-books are being used for learning, teaching and research. It was discovered that e-books are meeting many of users' needs, especially in terms of accessibility, but there are still concerns about subject coverage and the impact on students' learning. There are various reasons why e-books are beneficial in developing an academic library collection, most particularly for reference materials and essential readings, but librarians need to work closely with academic staff to integrate use of e-books effectively into learning and teaching, taking care that licence and access implications are better understood. The drivers to the use of e-books appear to be outweighing the barriers, although the latter will require considerable effort on the part of librarians within their institutions and also in terms of communicating concerns to e-book providers.

scholarly journals A Reflective View of the Introduction of Technologies in Social Work Fieldwork Modules within the South African Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-73
Author(s):  
Marichen van der Westhuizen ◽  
◽  
Sibulelo Gawulayo ◽  
Nomvuyo Lukelelo ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Role Players ◽  
African Context ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prepare students for emergency online learning and teaching. The blended-learning approach that includes online learning and teaching options in social work theoretical modules has been described as valuable in providing students with a variety of modes of learning and teaching. However, its use in fieldwork modules requires further research. This article aims to explore the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate student social workers and their supervisors regarding the inclusion of technologies in the first-year fieldwork module, and how this affected their online experiences during the pandemic. The activity theory served as a theoretical framework. A qualitative approach was followed with an explorative-descriptive research design. Participants were selected through purposive non-probability sampling. Data was collected through written reflection sheets that were analysed through thematic content analysis. Ethics included voluntary participation, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality and anonymity. The findings indicate that all the components of the activity theory were present, while challenges experienced prior and during the pandemic were identified as a lack of previous exposure to the use of technology and of access to technological resources, socioeconomic challenges, the need to become skilled in becoming independent scholars, a need for direct interaction among students and between students and supervisors/lectures, and the importance of a variety of role-players to support learning. The findings provided a foundation to draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding what is needed to effectively use the activity theory’s components in fieldwork modules and to prepare students for technology-based learning and teaching in higher education settings.

scholarly journals Applying the Matrix Model in an English for Presentation Online Class during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of an Undergraduate Class in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Prapaporn Sompakdee ◽  
Wichuta Chompurach ◽  
Werachai Thanamaimas ◽  
Siraprapa Kotmungkun
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Matrix Model ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Private University ◽  
Online Course ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Online Course Development ◽  
Data Collections ◽  
Class Presentation ◽  
Academic Year

During the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning was an important topic for scholars. A private university in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand followed a policy to create online courses for every subject to ensure that education could proceed effectively. To correspond with the policy, the Matrix Model was integrated with the online course development of an English for Presentation class at this private university. The Matrix Model is also known as SAMR which refers to Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. The online course was presented in the third semester of the academic year of 2019 with 77 participants who volunteered to participate in this course. The research instruments used in this study were observation, surveying, and interview. The data collections were done at the beginning, during, and after the course to provide a comprehensive study of online learning. The data revealed both positive opinions and obstacles associated with this online learning. The results of using the SAMR model in this study do provide benefits to students and educators and show that 84% of the participants prefer online presentation over in-class presentation.

scholarly journals Graduate Students' Reflections on Technology in Language Learning and Teaching: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. A. Farrah
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Reflective Journals ◽  
Integrated Theory ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to analyze the experiences and perceptions of a group of graduate students regarding an MA Technology in Language Learning and Teaching Course at Hebron University, Palestine. Specifically, the study addressed the aspects of the course that were perceived as the most useful for them and how graduate students perceive their professional growth as a result of the course. The study took place during the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. The researcher employed a qualitative research to achieve the aims of the study. The participants wrote reflective journals and described how the course integrated theory and practice. The results revealed that the students benefited from the different elements of the course. Particularly, they benefited from the practical projects. The experience helped them in their professional development. Finally, the students offered a number of suggestions for improving the course. The researcher concluded with a set of recommendations.

scholarly journals Media Trends and Prospects in Educational Activities and Techniques for Online Learning and Teaching through Television Content: Technological and Digital Socio-Cultural Environment, Generations, and Audiovisual Media Communications in Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 685
Author(s):  
Constantinos Nicolaou
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Audiovisual Media ◽  
Television Content ◽  
Media Communications

The purpose of this article is to provide information and data that will contribute to the enhancement of teaching methodologies for online learning and teaching at all educational levels and disciplines (including adult education). More specifically, it attempts to shed light on media trends and prospects as educational activities and techniques, as well as on the utmost importance of the use of television content as audiovisual educational content. This venture focuses on the cases of Cyprus and Greece following literature materials and reviews, research results, and findings of previous numerous studies and research papers from and through the Internet that were considered as background. The aforementioned were applied in a pilot case study with adult educators as adult learners (18 years and older), providing literature data and historical elements as a source of further study. The findings from the pilot case study revealed that the television content can also shape (adult) learners’ perceptions on how they understand and learn in an online environment in regard to the generational cohort they belong. Furthermore, the results disclosed that an online educational process utilizing audiovisual media technologies and audiovisual content (audiovisual media communications) may support technology-enhanced learning through non-verbal communication in the new streamlined digital era in which we live. An important conclusion of this article is that the (inter)national genealogical characteristics and habits, the inherent and special characteristics, and the socio-cultural identity of learners, as well as the various (inter)national social-phenomena (e.g., media socio-phenomenon, Internet phenomenon, revival phenomenon, etc.) of the past and present, should always be taken into account by education administrators and educators, in order to maintain a quality and sustainable future education.

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