scholarly journals The Role of Learning Management Systems in Developing Learning Skills: The Case of Blackboard

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 163-205
Author(s):  
Jamilah Alokluk ◽  
Aisha Al-Amri
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Student Member ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Quality Learning

The current study aimed at measuring the efficiency of Blackboard in developing the collaborative and individual learning skills for Taibah University students. Moreover, it sought to unravel the differences (if any) in the effectiveness of the system in developing the above-mentioned skills according to the change of the user (student, staff member), gender (male, female), and the change of college to which the user belongs (scientific, humanitarian). The study adopted an analytical descriptive approach as it suits the nature of the study and its variables. Doing so, the researchers have built a learning tool which consists of two lists of e-learning skills; the first is for the individual e-learning skills and is divided into three main focuses including 45 paragraphs, and the second for the collaborative e-learning skills and is divided into three main focuses including 26 paragraphs. The study sample consisted of members of staff, students (males and females) distributed across colleges of Taibah University (n= 17). The study came up with some results of which the most significant were: the Blackboard’s efficiency in developing the individual e-learning skills for the students is high with an efficiency average of..... And its efficiency in developing the collaborative e-learning skills for the students is also high with an efficiency average of.. Which reflects the importance of integrating the electronic systems within the learning and teaching processes and underlines its positive role in achieving the quality learning at low cost and effort. In addition, the study came up with the absence of indicative differences statistically in developing the individual and collaborative e-learning skills as per the user's change (student - member staff), or per the gender’s change (male-female), or per the sort of college change to which the user belongs (scientific - humanitarian). The study recommends the conduct of periodic assessment processes for the system’s efficiency in developing students’ various learning skills and calls for conducting similar studies to determine the necessary technological requirements for developing Blackboard on the basis of the individual and collaborative e-learning skills.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND TEACHING IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN NIGERIA

1986 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
A K Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Educational Resource ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Research Findings

This paper outlines briefly, some views of the term “ Educational Technology” and its role generally in the field of education as evident from research findings. The urgent need for low-cost educational technology for schools and colleges in Nigeria is discussed. Attention is also drawn to the need to re-orient the teacher to his task, if new methods and media are to be used successfully. Finally, it is further suggested that future use of the achieved methods and media may differ radically depending among other things on the objectives to be achieved and the en­try behaviour of the students, particularly when we employ the low-cost educational technology for effective learning hnd teaching. The importance of an Educational Resource Centre, and Teachers’ Resource Centre are among other things strongly suggested.

An Exploratory Analysis of the Role of Emotions in E-Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Rentroia-Bonito ◽  
J. Jorge ◽  
C. Ghaoui
Keyword(s):  
Learning Processes ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
The People ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Individual Learning Processes ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Technology-rich environments are assuming a key role in the individual learning processes. Still, one of the major IT challenges identified in the education field is to establish e-learning as a credible and viable complement to face-to-face education. This represents a paradigm shift in the way of learning, which is driving changes at individual, process, institutional, and societal levels. However, despite last-decade advances in the application of usability principles in system design, there is still a need to better understand the people-technology fit in learning contexts. Current results, gaps, and issues define the challenges that dictate new requirements. Among these new requirements, minimizing the impact of the distance factor on communication and learning effectiveness calls for alternatives approaches. Due to the importance of communication among instructor and students in learning, the scope of this work focuses on exploring the role of emotions within the user and learning-support technology fit.

scholarly journals Assessing the accuracy of low-cost optical particle sensors using a physics-based approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
David H. Hagan ◽  
Jesse H. Kroll
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
New Physics ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Mass Loading ◽  
Optical Particle Counter ◽  
Open Source Software Package ◽  
Spatiotemporal Scales ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. Low-cost sensors for measuring particulate matter (PM) offer the ability to understand human exposure to air pollution at spatiotemporal scales that have previously been impractical. However, such low-cost PM sensors tend to be poorly characterized, and their measurements of mass concentration can be subject to considerable error. Recent studies have investigated how individual factors can contribute to this error, but these studies are largely based on empirical comparisons and generally do not examine the role of multiple factors simultaneously. Here, we present a new physics-based framework and open-source software package (opcsim) for evaluating the ability of low-cost optical particle sensors (optical particle counters and nephelometers) to accurately characterize the size distribution and/or mass loading of aerosol particles. This framework, which uses Mie Theory to calculate the response of a given sensor to a given particle population, is used to estimate the relative error in mass loading for different sensor types, given variations in relative humidity, aerosol optical properties, and the underlying particle size distribution. Results indicate that such error, which can be substantial, is dependent on the sensor technology (nephelometer vs. optical particle counter), the specific parameters of the individual sensor, and differences between the aerosol used to calibrate the sensor and the aerosol being measured. We conclude with a summary of likely sources of error for different sensor types, environmental conditions, and particle classes, and offer general recommendations for choice of calibrant under different measurement scenarios.

scholarly journals Role of Technology in Developing Oral Fluency among Intermediate Students

2020 ◽  
Vol V (I) ◽  
pp. 442-459
Author(s):  
Mahnoor Zahra ◽  
Tanveer Hussain ◽  
Deeba Shahwar
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Oral Fluency ◽  
Intermediate Students ◽  
Use Of Technology

Use of technology develops learner oral fluency, as well as their other learning skills. The recent research is on the role of modern technology in developing oral fluency of English among the students of intermediate level. The objective of the paper is to answer the question, what role technology plays in developing the oral fluency of learners? This study has been built on the hypothesis that technology has a positive influence on oral fluency, as by using technology learners enhance their oral fluency. In order to check our hypothesis this study used the quantitative data through questionnaire from 200 students (both male and female) aged between 17-19 years, at intermediate level from Government Emerson College Multan and Government Degree College Multan. The framework employed in this study is the input hypothesis by Stephen Krashen (1977). The hypothesis that technology plays positive role in developing oral fluency among students is proved in conclusion.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan E-Learning Quipper School oleh Guru dan Siswa untuk Optimalisasi Pembelajaran di MAN 1 Ponorogo

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Ghulam Asrofi Buntoro ◽  
Dwiyono Ariyadi ◽  
Indah Puji Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Learning System ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Communication And Information Technology

The role of Science and Technology (IT) is huge nowadays. The role covers many fields. One of them is education. MAN 1 Ponorogo is one of the schools in Ponorogo district that has extra computer-based activities for a minimum level of diploma 1. It affects the increase in lesson hours. Therefore, to maximize face-to-face required innovative learning media. One such example is e-learning. E-learning is also expected to be used actively by students. E-learning is a learning system that utilizes communication and information technology (ICT) in the learning process between teachers and learners. The purpose of this program is to socialize e-learning quipper to teachers and students in MAN 1 Ponorogo to optimize learning and teaching activities (KBM). In the event, seventeen teachers were present and active. Eleven teachers strongly agree with e-learning quipper because it is easy and useful. As of the 24 students present and active, 2 students still have difficulty in using e-learning quipper. Thus, more than 95% of participants can use the e-learning quipper.

A Low-Cost Learning Object Repository for Egyptian Teachers

2013 ◽  
pp. 307-321
Author(s):  
Alaa Sadik
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Object Repository ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
Quality Learning

Within the last five years, governments and education authorities worldwide have developed and implemented approaches to facilitate access to a wide range of quality digital resources and reduce the costs of production. This chapter reports on a study which invited school teachers and university academics in Egypt, as a developing and Arabic-speaking country, to cooperate in establishing a learning object repository to store, locate, and share quality learning objects for class teaching and e-learning programs. The proposed solution is originally a vendor hosted web-based groupware, file management, and sharing system that meets the basic criteria of instructional learning object repositories called eStudio. Motivators and inhibitors to using the repository, factors that determine locating, using, and sharing learning objects within the repository and their qualities are assessed to help in developing repositories that demonstrate an understanding of the existing needs and the work practices of Egyptian teachers and other user groups.

scholarly journals Assessing the accuracy of low-cost optical particle sensors using a physics-based approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6343-6355 ◽  
Author(s):  
David H. Hagan ◽  
Jesse H. Kroll
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
New Physics ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Mass Loading ◽  
Open Source Software Package ◽  
Fractional Error ◽  
Spatiotemporal Scales ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. Low-cost sensors for measuring particulate matter (PM) offer the ability to understand human exposure to air pollution at spatiotemporal scales that have previously been impractical. However, such low-cost PM sensors tend to be poorly characterized, and their measurements of mass concentration can be subject to considerable error. Recent studies have investigated how individual factors can contribute to this error, but these studies are largely based on empirical comparisons and generally do not examine the role of multiple factors simultaneously. Here, we present a new physics-based framework and open-source software package (opcsim) for evaluating the ability of low-cost optical particle sensors (optical particle counters and nephelometers) to accurately characterize the size distribution and/or mass loading of aerosol particles. This framework, which uses Mie theory to calculate the response of a given sensor to a given particle population, is used to estimate the fractional error in mass loading for different sensor types given variations in relative humidity, aerosol optical properties, and the underlying particle size distribution. Results indicate that such error, which can be substantial, is dependent on the sensor technology (nephelometer vs. optical particle counter), the specific parameters of the individual sensor, and differences between the aerosol used to calibrate the sensor and the aerosol being measured. We conclude with a summary of likely sources of error for different sensor types, environmental conditions, and particle classes and offer general recommendations for the choice of calibrant under different measurement scenarios.

scholarly journals USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION: CASE STUDY OF ELECTRONIC LEARNING (E-LEARNING)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Erni Ratnadewi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Education Gap

Facing the challenges of globalization in the field of education, the presence of information and communication technology has a significant influence on learning activities. The main challenge, including even the most sophisticated education system, lies in the capacity of educators to use ICT effectively in educational activities. The contribution of ICTs in building new relationships between higher education and the community, to bridge the education gap, policy makers are required to prepare strategies to produce knowledge-based skills and capacities. This type of research is qualitative. The data source consists of primary data and secondary data. Research informants are users or users of E-learning. Data collection techniques in the form of literature review of books, journals, reports on the use of information and communication technology in the education field from updated sources and observed case observations. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results of the study found that the benefits of ICT for education functioned as a tool for lifelong learning; bring changes in the role of educators in teaching and the role of learners in learning; provide open access to material and interactive information through the network; eliminate time and space constraints in the learning environment; support learning and education organizations and management; and open opportunities for collaboration. Integration of ICT in e-learning into a process of internalizing values ​​in ICT learning can be transformed, so that by integrating education in e-learning as teaching material, habituation, assignment, and exemplary become integral, holistic parts, which are continually being studied, understood, practiced in everyday life. The contribution of ICT in e-learning to the success of the world of education is a strategy of implementation and professional development in the field of ICT must refer to learning and teaching activities

scholarly journals Educational and cultural background as a learner individual difference and the role of motivation in learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-15
Author(s):  
Yuldosheva Charos Olloyor qizi ◽  
Alimjanova Shohsanam Azamat qizi ◽  
Anvarova Sarvinoz Jumanazar qizi
Keyword(s):  
Individual Difference ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Individual Difference Variables ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Learner Differences ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Acquisition Processes

In the literature of learner characteristics in applied linguistics, learning attitudes, strategies and motivation have received most attention. These learner individual difference variables have usually been seen as background learner variables that modify and personalize the overall trajectory of the language acquisition processes (Dörnyei, 2009).It means the individual differences of learner affect the learning and teaching process. And also, without any motivation or positive attitude, there can hardly be a successful process of learning. The question why people learn foreign languages can be put forward.A variety of factors can create a desire to learn. Perhaps the learners love the subject they have chosen, or maybe they are simply interested in seeing what it is like. Perhaps, as with young children, they just happen to be curious about everything, including learning. So, there are given some results of research on individual learner differences and the role of motivation in learning

The Role of an Agile and Lean Project Management Toolkit for Assisting E-Learning Project Management Teams in Multi-National Organisations

2022 ◽  
pp. 134-162
Author(s):  
Jonathan Bishop ◽  
Kamal Bechkoum
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
It Project Management ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning Projects ◽  
Core Part

Project management is a term for which there are endless books professing the right way to conduct it. Project management is the systematic application of a standardized approach to conducting a project that increases that project's chances of success. It is known that IT projects are some of those projects most likely to fail, and e-learning projects are no different. The aim of this chapter is to explain how it might be possible to develop a toolkit that could allow e-learning systems of any scale to be developed by those who often have to deliver learning, but may not necessarily have skills in project management or ICT development. It is intended that the proposed toolkit would be valued by other internationally focussed organisations where learning and teaching are a core part of the activities that it conducts, but on a smaller scale. To achieve this, research is proposed at the University of Gloucestershire and Crocels Community Media Group. A pilot study is conducted, and the questionnaire for the study proves to be reliable.

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