scholarly journals Analysing tutor feedback to students: first steps towards constructing an electronic monitoring system

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Whitelock ◽  
Stuart Watt ◽  
Yvonne Raw ◽  
Emanuela Moreale
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Support ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Electronic Monitoring ◽  
Feedback System ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Students First ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Right ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Larger Sample

Virtual Learning Environments provide the possibility of offering additional support to tutors, monitors and students in writing and grading essays and reports. They enable monitors to focus on the assignments that need most attention. This paper reports the findings from phase one of a feasibility study to assist the monitoring of student essays. It analyses tutor comments from electronically marked assignments and investigates how they match the mark awarded to each essay by the tutor. This involved carrying out a category analysis of the tutors' feedback to the students using Bales's 'interactional categories' as a theoretical basis. The advantage of this category system is that it distinguishes between task-orientated contributions, and the 'socio-emotive' element used by tutors to maintain student motivation. This reveals both how the tutor makes recommendations to improve the assignment content, and how they provide emotional support to students. Bales's analysis was presented to a group of tutors who felt an electronic feedback system based on this model would help them to get the right balance of responses to their students. These findings provide a modest start to designing a model of feedback for tutors of distance education students. Future work will entail refining these categories and testing this model with a larger sample from a different subject domain.DOI:10.1080/0968776030110304

scholarly journals Cross-validated Prediction of Academic Performance of First Year University Students

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eline Meijer ◽  
Elise Dusseldorp ◽  
Marc P. H. D. Cleiren ◽  
Vincent J. C. Buurman ◽  
Roel M Hogervorst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Selection ◽  
Students First ◽  
One Year ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Future Work

Background. Early prediction of academic performance is important for student selection and support. We explored, in a multivariate approach, whether pre-entry data (e.g., expectations, capabilities, motivation, attitude) could predict university students’ first year academic performance. Methods. Pre-registered applicants for a bachelor’s program filled out the Leiden Intake Questionnaire (LIQ) before study-entry (N=739). Outcome data (first-year GPA, course credits, attrition) were obtained one year later. Results. Students who performed better in preparatory education, and students who followed a conventional educational path before entering performed better during their first year at university. Non-Dutch students were less successful than Dutch students, and students who expected to spend more time on a study organization were more successful. Conclusions. The LIQ may be used for identifying upfront who may need additional support, but is not suitable for student selection. Future work on academic performance should include cross-validation to determine how well the findings may generalize.

scholarly journals Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Literasi Membaca Siswa di SMA Negeri 1 Kota Kediri

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rijal Mahfudh ◽  
Ali Imron
Keyword(s):  
Reading Skills ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Reading Literacy ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Students First ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City ◽  
Literacy Team ◽  
Collection Methods

This study discusses how the potential for literacy needed by education. Students’ literacy ability is closely related to the guidance of reading skills analytically, critically, and reflectively. However, the fact of learning at school this time has not been able to realize it well. Principals as leaders and at the same time policyholders must have the right strategy. This is a great homework for all educational institutions in Indonesia, including in the city of Kediri. This research uses qualitative methods with descriptive approaches, data collection methods in the form of, observation, interviews, and documentation. Checking the validity of the data using triangulation. Data analysis through steps, compile, manage, and combine all data obtained from the field so that it becomes a conclusion. The results of the study show that the principal’s strategy in improving reading literacy is for students, first, the level of habituation. Second, student literacy is directed at religious reading literacy. Third, forming a literacy team. This has not been said to be maximum because the school has obstacles. First, student reading facilities are the only libraries. Second, the delay in students can make students’ abilities, skills and insights different from a student who is disciplined.

Modifikasi Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan Strategi Pembelajaran Tugas dan Paksa

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tita Mila Mustofani ◽  
Ita Hartinah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Task Strategies ◽  
The Right ◽  
Increasing Student Learning

This writing aims to help teachers to increase motivation, activity, creativity, and critical thinking of students in solving problems in class. The way to increase student motivation in learning in class is to choose the right learning model with ongoing learning material. One learning model that increases students' creativity and critical thinking in problem solving is a Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model. To improve students' insights in order to easily solve problems there is a need to do tasks, if students do not do the task then they must accept the agreed upon consequences when making learning contracts, thus modifying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model with task strategies and forced. The results of the modification of learning with the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model through forced and forced strategies are expected to improve the learning process so that students become more disciplined and do not waste time doing assignments. The advantages of modifying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model with task and forced learning strategies are increasing student learning motivation, improving the quality of learning, training students' understanding by giving assignments continuously, teaching discipline to students in order to be accountable for tasks assigned, and reducing laziness in students.

scholarly journals Management of Distress in Patients with Cancer—Are We Doing the Right Thing?

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
pp. 978-984
Author(s):  
Joost Dekker ◽  
Kristi D Graves ◽  
Terry A Badger ◽  
Michael A Diefenbach
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Support ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Case Finding ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Distress Screening ◽  
Underlying Assumption ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Screening for distress and referral for the provision of psychosocial care is currently the preferred approach to the management of distress in patients with cancer. To date, this approach has shown a limited effect on the reduction of distress. Recent commentaries have argued that the implementation of distress screening should be improved. On the other hand, the underlying assumption that a referral for psychosocial care is required for distressed patients can be questioned. This has led to the development of an alternative approach, called emotional support and case finding. Purpose In the context of finding innovative solutions to tomorrow’s health challenges, we explore ways to optimize distress management in patients with cancer. Methods and Results We discuss three different approaches: (i) optimization of screening and referral, (ii) provision of emotional support and case finding, and (iii) a hybrid approach with multiple assessments, using mobile technology. Conclusions We suggest continued research on the screening and referral approach, to broaden the evidence-base on improving emotional support and case finding, and to evaluate the utility of multiple assessments of distress with new interactive mobile tools. Lessons learned from these efforts can be applied to other disease areas, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

An initial investigation into the effects of the equine transeva technique (pulsating current electrotherapy) on the equine Gluteus superficialis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
H. Knaggs ◽  
G. Tabor ◽  
J.M. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Pretreatment Condition ◽  
Negative Change ◽  
Temporal Variables ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Athletic Horse ◽  
Pulsating Current ◽  
Larger Sample

The equine transeva technique (ETT), is a novel electrotherapy, which utilises pulsating current electrotherapy to target sensory and motor neurons. The technique may facilitate increased circulation and correction of musculoskeletal issues and injuries, such as tendon and ligament tears and muscle atrophy. Despite the importance of understanding the impact of ETT on horses, no current scientific research exists in this area. This preliminary study investigated the effects of ETT on the musculoskeletal system of the horse, specifically within the Gluteus superficialis (GS). Using surface electromyography, muscle workload was measured in 11 sound and healthy horses of varying breeds and disciplines within the inclusion criteria. Integrated electromyography (iEMG) calculated the percentage change in maximal contractions before and after ETT treatment during one minute trials at 30 s intervals. An ANCOVA determined if these constituted significant changes (Bonferroni adjusted alpha: P≤0.02). Significant differences in muscle workload were found on the left side between pre- and post-treatment readings across trials (P≤0.02), however no significant changes occurred for the right side. The majority of horses (82%; n=9) experienced bilateral changes, with 78% of these (n=7) exhibiting a negative change in muscle workload recorded from the pretreatment condition, which may indicate muscular relaxation. The results suggest ETT may have some effect on muscle workload in the athletic horse, however further research is needed to confirm the effects observed. Future studies should include randomising the side which is treated first, a larger sample size, expansion of temporal variables and consideration of a longitudinal study to determine if these trends accrue over multiple maintenance-purposed treatments.

ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF SENTENCED PERSONS IN SLOVAK LEGAL PRACTICE

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 13-30
Author(s):  
JAROSLAV KLÁTIK ◽  
◽  
LIBOR KLIMEK
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Monitoring ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Legal Practice ◽  
Fourth Section ◽  
Applicable Law ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Right To Privacy ◽  
Good Investment ◽  
Civil Proceedings ◽  
The Right

The work deals with practical issues of electronic monitoring of sentenced persons in the Slovak Republic. It is divided into seven sections. The first section deals with applicable law - the Act No. 78/2015 Coll. on Control of the Enforcement of Certain Decisions by Technical Instruments. The second section analyses types of the control of the enforcement of decisions and their use. The third section introduces the requirements for the control. The fourth section briefly introduces the application of the system in civil proceedings. The fifth section points out at the interference of the control with the right to privacy. The sixth section answers the question if the system was a good investment or a wasting of money. The last seventh section introduces recommendations for policymakers and legal practitioners.

Hands-Free versus Hand-Held Cell Phone Conversation on a Braking Response by Young Drivers

2007 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 514-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy L. Hendrick ◽  
Jamie R. Switzer
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
Response Times ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Free Cell ◽  
Visual Signal ◽  
Young Drivers ◽  
Speed Of Information Processing ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Right

As some states allow motorists to use hands-free cell phones only while driving, this study was done to examine some braking responses to see if conversing on these two types of cell phones affects quick responding. College-age drivers ( n = 25) completed reaction time trials in go/no-go situations under three conditions: control (no cell phone or conversation), and conversing on hands-free and hand-held cell phones. Their task involved moving the right foot from one pedal to another as quickly as possible in response to a visual signal in a lab setting. Significantly slower reaction times, movement times, and total response times were found for both cell phone conditions than for the control but no differences between hands-free and hand-held phone conditions. These findings provide additional support that talking on cell phones, regardless if it is hands-free or hand-held, reduces speed of information processing.

scholarly journals Digital Competence in Higher Education: Students’ Perception and Personal Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12184
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
María Cruz Sánchez Gómez ◽  
Ana María Pinto Llorente ◽  
Liping Zhao
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Digital Competencies ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact

University students are expected to have the appropriate digital competence to face the demands of the changing educational model and to meet the challenges of the future work. This paper describes university students’ perceptions of digital competence and analyzes the impact of personal factors on digital competence in a sample of 5164 students from all majors in the first and fourth year of their studies at Gansu Agricultural University (China). A quantitative methodology was followed, employing a non-experimental method and the survey technique to collect data. The results obtained show that students’ perceptions of digital competencies in terms of information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, and safety were positive. Furthermore, there were significant differences in students’ self-perceptions of digital competence related to gender, grade level, area of residence, and prior relevant training in the DigComp framework-based instrument. The development of key competency areas for digital competence, such as the creation of digital content, should be promoted, along with helping students to gain knowledge when dealing with everyday technological issues. The need for training related to the use of ICT and digital competencies was also highlighted, as well as supporting the promotion of female students in selected areas of digital competence and assisting lower grade students and students from rural areas in digital competence development.

scholarly journals A Validation Study of the Mandibular Canine Index Method of Sexual Assessment Using Two Decedent American Populations

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Coberly
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Biological Anthropology ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Arch Width ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Sexual Assessment ◽  
Sex Assessment ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
The Right ◽  
Larger Sample

Rao and colleagues created the Mandibular Canine Index (MCI) as a method of sex assessment. It has primarily been used on living South Asian populations. This study applies the Index to two decedent American populations in hopes that it will applicable to the field of Forensic Anthropology. Forty-five individuals from the C.A. Pound Human Identification Lab and the Wichita State Biological Anthropology Lab with full mandibular dentition were studied. The mesio-distal width of both right and left canines and the canine arch width were taken and the MCI calculated along with the standard MCI. Results show that the MCI is not statistically significant in determining males from females (p=.461 for right and p=.473 for left).  The standard MCI was .242 for the right and .246 for the left. This gave an accuracy of 37% to 44% for males and 44% to 45% for females. The mesio-distal length (p = .002 for right and .001 for left) and canine arch width (p=.019) on their own were statistically significant and can be used in sex assessment if the teeth are present although they should be used with other methods.  Further study should be done with a larger sample size to see if results are consistent.

scholarly journals ‘Our Breadcrumb Trail through the Woods’: Reflections on the Use of a Secret Facebook Group as a Strategy for Surviving and Thriving on the Doctoral Journey

10.28945/2306 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 465-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candice Satchwell ◽  
Hazel Partington ◽  
Lynne Barnes ◽  
Ridwanah Gurjee ◽  
Susan Ramsdale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Student Ownership ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Professional Doctorate ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Doctoral Candidates

This article explores the value of attending to the emotional side of the doctoral journey by focusing on the use of a ‘secret’ Facebook group amongst a cohort of EdD (Professional Doctorate in Education) students at one English university. Presented as a piece of action research in which the participants created an intervention to address a perceived problem and then reflected on its effectiveness, it is co-authored by the cohort of six students and their tutor. The stresses and loneliness of the doctoral journey have been well documented and constitute the ‘problem’ addressed by this cohort of students. Their inception and use of a Facebook group was a response to challenges experienced in their studies, with the expectation of facilitating peer support. As will be shown this aim was successfully met with enhancements in academic, social, and emotional support. However, unexpected benefits arose from the interactions within the group including a normalization of the challenges of the doctoral quest and the advantage of being able to follow the ‘breadcrumb trail’ found in the group postings as group journal and aid to reflection. Further, both tutors and students have noted the development of a strong sense of ‘cohortness’ and inclination to work collaboratively. Through a process of individual and group reflection on experiences of the intervention, combined with analysis of the content of the postings, this article examines the characteristics of the Facebook intervention and considers some ethical implications. We suggest that key characteristics that have contributed to its success include the student ownership, the protection of the secret format, and the combination of emotionally supportive, academic, and irreverent exchanges between group members. It is hoped that these insights may be useful to future doctoral candidates and their tutors as they negotiate their own way through the doctoral woods.

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