scholarly journals THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM: MEDIA HYPE OR EMPIRICALLY BASED EFFECTIVENESS?

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-332
Author(s):  
Lars-Frederik Weiß ◽  
Gunnar Friege
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teaching Concept ◽  
Uniform Definition ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Hype ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Scientific Standards

Few teaching concepts have received as much attention in recent years as the Flipped Classroom (FC). This is clearly linked to media attention on the concept, which is currently being intensified by the Corona pandemic. In this research, the media rise of the concept is explained and the discrepancy between popularity and empirically validated research results is clarified. While the literature basis for the FC has grown enormously over the last decade, reviews and initial meta-analyses have shown, through their filter criteria, that not many of studies can meet scientific standards. The comparison of individual studies is particularly difficult, because there is no uniformly accepted framework and no uniform definition of the concept. For this reason, one of the goals of this research was to give an overview of the variety of FC definitions, discuss its most controversial characteristics, and to provide the key elements for a definition of the FC. A comparison of selected studies and reviews shows an assessment of the effectiveness of the teaching concept. The findings shed light on potential problems and challenges, and provide directions for future research. Keywords: active learning, digitalization of education, e-learning, flipped classroom

Striving for Inclusion in E-Learning and E-Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-72
Author(s):  
Sandra Sanchez-Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
To Come ◽  
Definition Of

The purpose of this chapter is to present a seven-year journey to understand the barriers that people face when interacting with e-learning and e-health online platforms and to come up with software engineering solutions to make these platforms more inclusive. This chapter per the author presents a set of contributions intended to serve as steppingstones to future research efforts. These contributions include a literature review about accessibility of e-learning platforms; the accessibility audit of e-learning and e-health platforms; the identification of accessibility requirements; the design of architectures, process, and models to improve accessibility; and the definition of a life cycle for the management of accessible online courses. In this context, this chapter relate the evolution of the research process followed and summarize the results obtained so far.

scholarly journals From Social Ties to Network Processes: Do Tie Definitions Matter?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed Fincham ◽  
Dragan Gašević ◽  
Abelardo Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Definition Of

The widespread adoption of digital e-learning environments and other learning technology has provided researchers with ready access to large quantities of data. Much of this data comes from discussion forums and has been studied with analytical methods drawn from social network analysis. However, within this large body of research there exists considerable variation in the definition of what constitutes a social tie, and the consequences of this choice are rarely described or examined. This paper presents findings from two distinct learning environments regarding different social tie extraction methods and their influence on the structural and statistical properties of the induced networks, and the association between measures of centrality and academic performance. Our findings indicate that social tie definitions play an important role in shaping the results of our analyses. The primary purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the consequences that such methodological choices may have, and to promote transparency in future research.

scholarly journals MEDIA TAXONOMY IN THE SYSTEM OF GLOBAL PARADIGMS

2018 ◽  
pp. 67-83
Author(s):  
A. Chuzhykov
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Homo Oeconomicus ◽  
Cultural Hybridization ◽  
Graphic Model ◽  
The Media ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Derivatives Of

The genesis of the definition of "paradigm" is explored, within which the peculiarities of its evolution and the definition of classification features are determined. The trend character of the transformation of the content of paradigms in the conditions of strengthening the processes of postmodernism, cultural hybridization and growing cosmopolitanism is established. The methodological essence of global paradigms ("Homo oeconomicus", "Homo sociologicus", "Homo ecologicus", "Homo informaticus") and derivatives of it "Homo creativus", "Homo retis" and others are analyzed. The significance of the organizational content of the media paradigm is revealed and its inter-system and interdisciplinary essence is clarified. A graphic model of taxonomic diffusion of the media paradigm was developed and its diagnostics was carried out on the basis of selective indicators (principles, motives, action arena, types of concepts used, analysis tasks, relation to other paradigms), which allows to specify the methodological framework of future research.

scholarly journals Defining an age cut-off for older offenders: a systematic review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helene Merkt ◽  
Sophie Haesen ◽  
Leila Meyer ◽  
Reto W. Kressig ◽  
Bernice S. Elger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Older Prisoners ◽  
Older Offenders ◽  
Uniform Definition ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Health And Well Being

Purpose In the literature, 65 years is commonly used as the age to designate an older person in the community. When studying older prisoners, there is much variation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how researchers define older offenders and for what reasons. Design/methodology/approach The authors reviewed articles on health and well-being of older offenders to assess terminology used to describe this age group, the chosen age cut-offs distinguishing younger offenders from older offenders, the arguments provided to support this choice as well as the empirical base cited in this context. Findings The findings show that the age cut-off of 50 years and the term “older” were most frequently used by researchers in the field. The authors find eight main arguments given to underscore the use of specific age cut-offs delineating older offenders. They outline the reasoning provided for each argument and evaluate it for its use to define older offenders. Originality/value With this review, it is hoped to stimulate the much-needed discussion advancing towards a uniform definition of the older offender. Such a uniform definition would make future research more comparable and ensure that there is no ambiguity when researchers state that the study population is “older offenders”.

scholarly journals E-learning in health professions education during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Aziz Naciri ◽  
Mohamed Radid ◽  
Ahmed Kharbach ◽  
Ghizlane Chemsi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Pedagogical Design ◽  
Motivation And Engagement ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
Meta Analyses

As an alternative to traditional teaching, e-learning has enabled continuity of learning for health professions students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This review explored health professions students; perceptions, acceptance, motivation, and engagement with e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic review was conducted by consulting 5 databases: PubMed, ERIC (Ebsco), Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument. The research protocol was previously registered in the PROSPERO registry (CRD42021237055). From 250 studies identified, 15 were selected with a total of 111,622 students. Mostly positive perceptions were reported in 7 of 12 studies, which mainly focused on technology access, possession of basic computer skills, pedagogical design of online courses, online interactions, and learning flexibility. However, predominantly negative perceptions were identified in 5 of 12 studies, which pointed out constraints related to internet connections, the use of educational platforms, and acquisition of clinical skills. Satisfactory levels of acceptance of distance learning were reported in 3 of 4 studies. For student motivation and engagement, 1 study reported similar or higher motivation than with traditional teaching, and another study indicated that student engagement significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health professions students showed a positive response to e-learning regarding perceptions, acceptance, motivation, and engagement. Future research is needed to remediate the lack of studies addressing health professions students’ motivation and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

E-learning in Elementary Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 1096-1110
Author(s):  
Hans van der Meij
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Key Terms

E-learning (EL) is defined as communication and learning activities through computers and networks. EL in elementary education is mainly blended with having a teacher present who is steering, at least in a broad sense, what goes on. After defining key terms and introducing pioneers, the main advantages and disadvantages of EL are discussed. Two ground-breaking projects on EL in elementary school are then detailed. The section on EL effects begins with a discussion on drills, which are among the most widely used and effective EL types in elementary education. Meta-analyses show that tutorials (which usually include drills) have consistently been found to be effective, especially in the domains of mathematics and science. Three future research directions on e-learning in elementary school are discussed, including the interactive whiteboard, simulation-based learning environments, and instructions for digital literacy development of students.

scholarly journals ДОСВІД ВИКОРИСТАННЯ Е-ПІДРУЧНИКІВ І ЕЛЕКТРОННИХ ЗАСОБІВ НАВЧАЛЬНОГО ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Iryna P. Vorotnykova
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Empirical Methods ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Digital Pedagogy ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
State Educational

The article describes the possibilities of e-textbooks introduction to the school curriculum as an instrument of digital pedagogy for the implementation of quality education. In the research, theoretical methods for systematizing and analyzing various approaches to the definition of the concept "e-textbook" and its classifications are used, the requirements for a modern e-textbook and the conditions for its use at school are generalized, as well as analyzed the proposals for electronic educational means for Ukrainian schools. The needs of teachers, students and their parents in the use of e-textbooks and electronic educational means were identified through empirical methods (observation, survey). Experience of using e-textbooks, electronic educational means is described on the basis of research and experimental work of 25 secondary education institutions. The results are based on sociological surveys, interviews and questionnaires of the participants in the educational process. A total of 1005 respondents took part in the study: 352 students, 296 teachers, 357 parents. The research has shown that most teachers are ready to use e-textbooks, e-tutorials, electronic educational means. It is more convenient for students and teachers to work with multimedia, interactive e-learning tools, e-textbooks. The Ukrainian state educational policy contributes to the development of digital pedagogy, digital education and the creation of high-quality electronic educational resources. International experience determines the priorities of the development of e-textbooks and the transition from static scanned versions of printed textbooks to interactive, multimedia, universal editions in which teachers can transform educational material, and, subsequently, to the development of adaptive versions that will provide students with the opportunity to form individual educational routes. In our future research we intend to concentrate on organizational, psychological and pedagogical conditions for the introduction of e-textbooks to secondary education and teacher training for their use as a guarantee of the development of digital pedagogy.

scholarly journals Workplace bullying in the Australian health context: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharlene Chadwick ◽  
Joanne Travaglia
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

Purpose During the past decade, there has been increased attention into bullying behaviours in workplaces. Research to date has varied in design, the definition of what constitutes bullying behaviour, as well as the methods used to collect data and measure bullying incidence and prevalence. Nonetheless, studies demonstrate that bullying is a significant issue, which warrants an increased research focus to develop greater understanding of the concept, its effects and implications in, and for, the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to focus on capturing a range of international and Australian literature regarding workplace bullying behaviours in a health context from a management perspective. As a result, this paper identified the gaps in the literature when expanded specifically to an Australian health context. Design/methodology/approach The purpose of this review is to summarise the existing literature, both internationally and in Australia which examines workplace bullying behaviours in a health context from a management perspective. This describes the review of the literature on workplace bullying in a health context undertaken from January to April 2014. The “Preferred Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses” method was used to structure the review, which covered a wide range of literature from databases including MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and InformIT, as well as reports, and grey literature. Findings The review included 62 studies that met the inclusion criteria and reported either: factors contributing to workplace bullying, at least one significant example of workplace bullying behaviour or the impact of workplace bullying behaviours in a health context. Originality/value There is limited data on workplace bullying behaviours in an Australian health context. The literature supports there is value in future research to develop consistent definitions, policies, procedures and frameworks, which could help to prevent or address workplace bullying behaviours based on work being undertaken internationally.

Physical and Psychological Benefits of Written Emotional Expression

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Éva Kállay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract. The last several decades have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of individuals suffering from both diagnosable and subsyndromal mental health problems. Consequently, the development of cost-effective treatment methods, accessible to large populations suffering from different forms of mental health problems, became imperative. A very promising intervention is the method of expressive writing (EW), which may be used in both clinically diagnosable cases and subthreshold symptomatology. This method, in which people express their feelings and thoughts related to stressful situations in writing, has been found to improve participants’ long-term psychological, physiological, behavioral, and social functioning. Based on a thorough analysis and synthesis of the published literature (also including most recent meta-analyses), the present paper presents the expressive writing method, its short- and long-term, intra-and interpersonal effects, different situations and conditions in which it has been proven to be effective, the most important mechanisms implied in the process of recovery, advantages, disadvantages, and possible pitfalls of the method, as well as variants of the original technique and future research directions.

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