scholarly journals A Framework for Demonstration Devices Used in Distance-Learning Environments

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Péter Decsi ◽  
Ádám Bors ◽  
Péter Kocsor ◽  
Bálint Vörös ◽  
Barnabás Horváth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Laboratory Measurements ◽  
Pilot Projects ◽  
The World ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
User Friendly

Distance-learning has become widespread around the world. Many training areas such as engineering require the acquisition of practical rather than theoretical knowledge. In this paper, a framework is presented in the form of four pilot projects which is used for practical laboratory measurements in a distance-learning environment. Four demonstration devices consisting of an induction motor drivetrain, a magnetorheological clutch as well as a rolling resistance and an ultrasonicsensor were built and several examples of measurements presented.The system, based on accessible and user-friendly hardware, is cost-effective, simple to program and can be adapted to suit any application.

Constructing a Flexible Distance Learning Environment Through a Socio-Technical Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-66
Author(s):  
Tülay Görü Doğan ◽  
Gülsün Eby
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Flow Chart ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Flexible Learning ◽  
Technical Theory ◽  
Distance Learning Environment

This research is a theory building study regarding the design of distance learning environments from a socio-technical perspective. Within this study, a synthesis of current theories and approaches in addition to established theories in the field of distance education will be conducted, with focus placed on the notion that a flexible learning environment may be designed based on social and technical elements. In this regard, the process of designing the aforementioned learning environment is expressed in a theoretical manner, with the following two theories comprising the basis of the study: (1) the Flexible Learning Approach and (2) the Socio-Technical Theory. A theoretical matrix is established within the study utilizing these theories, while each cell in the theoretical matrix provides a statement that determines a flow chart regarding the design of Flexible Distance Learning Environments.

Going Digital

2020 ◽  
pp. 277-290
Author(s):  
Kristal Curry
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Nonverbal Behaviors ◽  
Teacher Immediacy ◽  
Online Instructors ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
Verbal And Nonverbal Behaviors

The purpose of this chapter is to explore teacher immediacy strategies that help online instructors form connections with students while teaching in distance learning environments. Teacher immediacy consists of both verbal and nonverbal behaviors teachers can use that generate perceptions of closeness with students, which often feels lacking in a distance learning environment. Specific examples of immediacy behaviors in online courses are provided. The chapter shares examples of student/teacher interactions in a course built around teacher immediacy principles, identifying the specific principles visible in each interaction. Finally, the chapter ends with recommendations for practice using teacher immediacy strategies to build relationships with students in online courses.

scholarly journals Course Control Script Screenplay Control Matter for Management of Distance Learning Courses

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-187
Author(s):  
Luiz Henrique Debei Herling ◽  
Marilda Todescat ◽  
Gabriel Moraes Herling ◽  
Gilberto De Oliveira Moritz
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Course Control ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Control And Management ◽  
It Structure

The distance education is growing every day in Brazil and in the world assuming increasingly important role in the learning process. The management technology is aligned conditioning factor for the success of distance learning courses, and ongoing challenge for managers in terms of control and seeks excellence in this type of education. For this presents a proposed tool called SCD (screenplay control discipline) for control and management disciplines in virtual learning environments based on quality management. The study has a predominantly quantitative analysis by treating the data previously and ex-post-facto use of the tool. It was found that the tool is important and reduces drastically the search for support as well as the demand for services by the IT structure of the course studied, in this case the Department of Management Sciences (CAD) of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

scholarly journals Workshop, Cost-Effective and Streamlined Fabrications of Re-Usable World-To-Chip Connectors for Handling Sample of Limited Volume and for Assembling Chip Array

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 4223
Author(s):  
Jiann-Hwa Lue ◽  
Yu-Sheng Su ◽  
Tai-Chih Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Microfluidic Devices ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The Other ◽  
Microfluidic Chips ◽  
Zebra Fish ◽  
Limited Volume ◽  
The World ◽  
Green Fluorescent ◽  
User Friendly

The world-to-chip interface is an essential yet intriguing part of making and employing microfluidic devices. A user-friendly connector could be expensive or difficult to make. We fabricated two ports of microfluidic chips with easily available materials including Teflon blocks, double adhesive films, coverslips, and transparency films. By using a mini grinder, coverslips were drilled to form small holes for the fluid passages between port and chip. Except for the double adhesive films, the resultant ports are durable and re-useable. The DK1 port, contains a mini three-way switch which allows users to handle fluid by a tube-connected pump, or by a manual pipette for the sample of trace amount. The other port, the DK2 port, provides secured tube-connections. Importantly, we invented a bridge made of craft cutter-treated transparency films and double adhesive films to mediate liquid flow between DK2 port and chip. With the use of a bridge, users do not need to design new ports for new chips. Also, individual chips could be linked by a bridge to form a chip array. We successfully applied DK1 port on a microfluidic chip where green fluorescent protein was immobilized. We used DK2 port on an array of fish chips where the embryos of zebra fish developed.

Preparing Students for a Distance Learning Environment: A Comparison of Learning Strategies of in-Class and Distance Learners

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Sizoo ◽  
Naveen K. Malhotra ◽  
Joseph M. Bearson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
Learning And Study Strategies

By 2010, college enrollments are expected to increase by one-third, yet this growth happens at a time when colleges and universities are faced with limited or reduced funding [1]. The result is a demand for cost-effective methods of instruction like distance learning [2]. But to be successful in a distance learning environment, students must not only be self-disciplined but also have effective learning skills [3]. What learning skills do the students need and how can they acquire them? This article examines the learning and study strategies of in-class and distance learners. It indicates the skills they need and the skills they have. It also suggests sources and methods of how they might acquire the skills they lack.

A Data Mining Approach to Diagnosing Student Learning Problems in Sciences Courses

2008 ◽  
pp. 2928-2942
Author(s):  
Gwo-Jen Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Data Mining Approach ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Distance Learning Environment

In recent years, researchers have attempted to develop more effective distance education systems. Nevertheless, students in network-based learning environments may need additional guidance and assistance when they encounter problems in learning certain concepts. Therefore, it is important to provide learning guidance in a distance learning environment. In this paper, we propose a data mining approach that is capable of assisting teachers to provide information needed for guiding students during the learning process. Several experiments on science courses have shown the effectiveness of applying the novel approach.

Leveraging Multitasking Opportunities to Increase Motivation and Engagement in Online Classrooms

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda A. Gunter ◽  
Robert F. Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Content Management System ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Online Classrooms ◽  
The World ◽  
Distance Learning Environment

Newer social media have brought about attention deficits brought on by a flood of distractions, such as text messaging, blogging, and browsing on mobile devices and laptops brought into the classroom. It appears that online learning places the same demands on learners' ability to remain on-task and focused. While following up on assessing the benefits of live satellite broadcasts from remote areas of the world, the researchers made several interesting discoveries about the nature of the design of the content management system that delivered the classroom experience. The interface included a means by which students could synchronously chat during the live broadcasts. The ability to multitask appeared to increase participants' engagement in the class and their sense of social presence. The researchers present their results based on the results of a pre and post participant questionnaire to determine how best to sustain student engagement and interaction in a distance-learning environment.

scholarly journals Home Automation using Esp-8266

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Hand Gesture ◽  
Home Automation ◽  
Automated Control ◽  
The World ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
User Friendly

Home automation is advancing in most sectors of the world, people are finding ways to make their life simpler and more efficient. Most of the home automation devices use raspberry pi and various sensors. Many of the device are inculcated with hand gesture recognition algorithms in order to make them more user friendly. This system is based on Wi-Fi signals and communication takes place over a particular bandwidth of the Wi-Fi. The system takes into usage a Wi-Fi technology thus it provides universal access to the system for automated control of appliance. ESP-8266 is the vital component of this project that helps in communication using Wi-Fi protocol. The main objective that lies behind this project is the inspection of controlling of the home appliances distantly while keeping it cost effective. The motivation behind the project was to enable users to make their home automatic and have distantly unanimous control. The home gadgets controller framework with an operational expense was viewed as fabricated that ought to be transferrable giving removed access controlling plan to the machines. Thus the analysis comprises the working of the Wi-Fi module along with various censors and IC’s. ESP-8266 helps the user to control the device from anywhere around the globe using the mobile application.

A Review of 21 iPad Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Purposes

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Alliano ◽  
Kimberly Herriger ◽  
Anthony D. Koutsoftas ◽  
Theresa E. Bartolotta
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Ipad Applications

Abstract Using the iPad tablet for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) purposes can facilitate many communicative needs, is cost-effective, and is socially acceptable. Many individuals with communication difficulties can use iPad applications (apps) to augment communication, provide an alternative form of communication, or target receptive and expressive language goals. In this paper, we will review a collection of iPad apps that can be used to address a variety of receptive and expressive communication needs. Based on recommendations from Gosnell, Costello, and Shane (2011), we describe the features of 21 apps that can serve as a reference guide for speech-language pathologists. We systematically identified 21 apps that use symbols only, symbols and text-to-speech, and text-to-speech only. We provide descriptions of the purpose of each app, along with the following feature descriptions: speech settings, representation, display, feedback features, rate enhancement, access, motor competencies, and cost. In this review, we describe these apps and how individuals with complex communication needs can use them for a variety of communication purposes and to target a variety of treatment goals. We present information in a user-friendly table format that clinicians can use as a reference guide.

India Goes Digital..Smartphone is the New Shopping Destination

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Shankar Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Online Shopping ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Mobile Commerce ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
User Friendly

Despite being in nascent stage m-commerce is gaining momentum in India. The explosive growth of smart-phone users has made India much loved business destination for whole world. Indian internet user is becoming the second largest in the world next to China surpassing US, which throws open plenty of e-commerce opportunities, not only for Indian players, offshore players as well. Mobile commerce is likely to overtake e-commerce in the next few years, spurred by the continued uptrend in online shopping and increasing use of mobile apps.The optimism comes from the fact that people accessing the Internet through their mobiles had jumped 33 per cent in 2014 to 173 million and is expected to grow 21 per cent year-on-year till 2019 to touch 457 million. e-Commerce brands are eyeing on the mobile app segment by developing user-friendly and secure mobile apps offering a risk-free and easy shopping experience to its users. Budget 4G smart phones coupled with affordable plans, can very well drive 4G growth in India.

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