scholarly journals Aggregate-then-Curate: how digital learning champions help communities nurture online content

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Whitworth ◽  
Fred Garnett ◽  
Diana Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Online Content ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Step Process ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
Work Done

Informational resources are essential for communities, rooting them in their own history, helping them learn and solve problems, giving them a voice in decisionmaking and so on. For digital inclusion and inclusion in the informational and democratic processes of society more generally it is essential that communities retain the skills, awareness and motivation to create and manage their own informational resources. This article explores a model for the creation of online content that incorporates the different ways in which the quality and relevance of information can be assured. This model, ‘‘Aggregate-then-Curate’’ (A/C), was developed from earlier work concerning digital inclusion in UK online centres, models of informal e-learning and ecologies of resources. A/C shows how creating online content can be viewed as a 7-step process, initiated by individuals but bringing in ‘‘digital learning champions’’, other community members and formal educational institutions at different stages. A/C can be used to design training to help build the capacity to manage community informational resources in an inclusive way. The article then discusses and evaluates MOSI-ALONG, a Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) funded project founded on these ideas, which illustrates how A/C can be used to design training to help build the capacity to manage community informational resources in an inclusive way. This conclusion is supported by evaluations of the work done so far in MOSI-ALONG.Keywords: curation; digital inclusion; object-centred sociality; ecology of resources; inclusion; online content; social media; digital learning champions; communities(Published: 19 December 2012)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2012, 20: 18677 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v20i0.18677

APPLICATION OF VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
B. D. Sydykhov ◽  
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D.U. Ydyrysbayev ◽  
Z.A. Batyrkhan ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Computer Labs ◽  
Digital Learning Resources

Today, education is influenced by many factors. Educational institutions face budget cuts, outdated information technology, data security management, and a push to integrate distance learning. Virtualization technologies offer innovative solutions to the problems that arise in this direction. In particular, the extensive use of virtualization in implementing remote and traditional teaching with the use of various e-learning materials, digital learning resources, educational portals, websites, cloud-based technologies. The article presents the directions of the organization of the original educational infrastructure with the use of virtualization technologies implemented by the university in the educational process. This infrastructure provides students and university staff with access to virtual workstations and applications over the Internet, both for working in computer labs at the university and for extracurricular work. Virtualization technologies that characterize the infrastructure functions are presented, which reflect the advantages of this direction, and the final results of research experiments conducted to identify infrastructure problems are presented.

Media Streaming for Technological Innovation in Higher Education

2014 ◽  
pp. 691-712
Author(s):  
Moradeke Olaniyan ◽  
Deryn Graham
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Media Streaming ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Streaming Technology ◽  
The University

Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) can be slow in responding to technological innovation. Streaming technology offers a competitive advantage to a HEI if appropriately adopted and integrated with the marketing strategy compared to the Push-Pull strategy: when all available technological innovation is used to push educational options to the market and the potential people pull from the market. This chapter briefly describes the concepts of e-learning and media streaming, and their relationship to HEIs. The intangible business benefits of using media streaming to enhance teaching and learning in HEIs are explored through a literature review and small sample survey. The case study of a UK university is used to represent a HEI; e-learning technology is already in use within the university, considering the integration of media streaming technology into new or existing learning technologies. The hardware and software requirements are briefly examined, and possible business concerns and risks are identified with recommendations.

A European Evaluation of the Promises of LOs

2011 ◽  
pp. 515-531
Author(s):  
Robert McCormick ◽  
Tomi Jaakkola ◽  
Sami Nurmi
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Routine Data ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
The Impact

Most studies on reusable digital learning materials, Learning Objects (LOs), relate to their use in universities. Few empirical studies exist to explore the impact of LOs on pedagogy, especially in schools. This chapter provides evidence from an evaluation of the use of LOs in schools. The evidence is from an EU-funded project Context E-Learning with Broadband Technologies, involving 500 schools in six countries across Europe, to examine the impact of LOs on pedagogy. It brought together producers and users to try out technically and pedagogically sound ways of producing, making available through a portal, and using LOs. This chapter reports data from both quantitative and qualitative studies conducted during 2004, including: online surveys (of all the teachers involved), routine data from the portal, semistructured interviews in 40 schools in all six countries, experimental studies in one of these countries, and 13 classroom case studies in four of the countries.

scholarly journals Agacademy: a modal platform for scaling up e-learning in Indian agriculture in covid times.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Sumanth Kumar ◽  
Y. Praneetha ◽  
B. Raghupathi ◽  
Murthy G. Lakshmana
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
The Other ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Indian Agriculture ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
The Social ◽  
E Learning

Abstract Apart from the most challenging health crisis, COVID-19 pandemic has also adversely impacted the education systems globally as it has forced for the shutdown of all the social and educational institutions amidst call for immediate lockdown of several nations. In the wake of these prevailing critical situations in India, National Agricultural Education System as similar to the other peer higher educational institutions in the country, is at the forefront in terms of quick movement to virtual platforms facilitating e-Learning to all the students across the country. In this context, "AgAcademy", an online e-Learning platform was built using an open source cloud powered software Moodle implemented using Softaculous, specially designed to power digital learning portals. This free digital learning management system offers a potential integrated solution and enables all the Agricultural Universities within the NARES to offer online based distance learning platform from the safety of their own homes of both the instructors and the learners.

scholarly journals ПРОГРАМА ІНФОРМАТИЗАЦІЇ УНІВЕРСИТЕТІВ. СТРАТЕГІЯ, СТАБІЛЬНА ТА ЗМІНА СКЛАДОВІ

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. P. Mintser
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Market Needs

The issues of program informatisation of higher educational establishments of the medical field, introduction of mixed learning technology, in order to increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian medical universities, the widespread use of e-learning, electronic learning management, information and methodological support for the development of educational content are considered. It is emphasized that there are currently no alternatives to informatisation of educational institutions, and the main goal of informatisation of higher education institutions in the medical field should be to ensure harmonization between market needs in medical and pharmaceutical specialists with specific competencies, with world tendencies and results of functioning of higher educational institutions.

scholarly journals COVID-19’s Impact on Higher Education: A Rapid Review of Early Reactive Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Muzammal Ahmad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

This rapid systematic review aims to examine emerging evidence on the effects of COVID-19 on educational institutions and assess the prevalence of e-learning changes in the sector. This paper reviews literature on learning, teaching, and assessment approaches adopted since the COVID-19 outbreak, and assesses the impact on the sector, staff, and students, summarizing findings from peer-reviewed articles. It categorizes these into five key themes: (1) digital learning, (2) e-learning challenges, (3) digital transition to emergency virtual assessment (EVA), (4) psychological impact of COVID-19, and (5) creating collaborative cultures. This represents the first systematic review of COVID-19’s impact on education, clarifying current themes being investigated. The author suggests that the term ‘emergency virtual assessment’ (EVA) is now added for future research discussion. Finally, the paper identifies research gaps, including researching the impact on lesser developed countries, the psychological impact of transition, and the important role of leadership and leadership styles during the transition and handling of the pandemic.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL: Empowering the digitally excluded: learning initiatives for (in)visible groups

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Seale ◽  
William Dutton
Keyword(s):  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Human Intervention ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Digital Exclusion

There is growing evidence that some digitally excluded groups of learners are receiving more attention than others. Discussions regarding why some digitally excluded learners are more visible than others and therefore worthy of more committed digital inclusion interventions raises important questions about how we define and conceptualise digital inclusion and digital inclusion practice; particularly in relation to empowerment. In this article, we draw on a range of research, practice and policy literature to examine two important questions: what is empowerment and in whose hands does empowerment lie? We argue that empowerment involves making informed choices about technology use, but that learners often require support- human intervention- to make these choices. However, current digital inclusion research has failed to produce a detailed critique of what constitutes empowering support from educational institutions and their staff. A lack of open and reflexive accounts of practice means that we are no closer to identifying and understanding the kinds of empowering practices that are required to challenge the kinds of prejudices, stereotypes, risk-aversiveness and low aspirations associated with the most invisible of digitally excluded learners.Keywords: digital inclusion; digital exclusion; empowerment; risk-aversion; practice; conceptualisation(Published: 19 December 2012)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2012, 20: 20214 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v20i0.20214

scholarly journals Feasibility Study of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Supporting Self Determined Learning in Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (PTKIN)

Compiler ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Sumarsono Sumarsono
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning

The learning model in the digital era has changed from traditional face-to-face learning to online learning. This causes stuttering and uncertainty for educational institutions, including the State Islamic Religious University (PTKIN), especially the readiness of lecturers. Each lecturer has different models, strategies and learning media in managing the class according to their understanding and ability in online learning. This study aims to see the readiness of PTKIN lecturers for online learning through MOOCs media with a heutagogy approach using the e-learning system at their respective universities.The quantitative research method uses 5 elements of heutagogy and 1 element of MOOCs with 52 sampling data on PTKIN lecturers.The results show that lecturers have competence and readiness in using online learning technology, but there are weaknesses in lecturers' understanding in using the heutagogy approach in learning.

scholarly journals Learning Management Systems (LMS): Inside Matters

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakeel Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Group Problem Solving ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

By the end of last millennium, many universities and colleges started using internet to meet their distance learning needs. Different course management systems (CMS) were developed to meet the needs of online and hybrid courses. These CMS later on transformed into Learning Management Systems (LMS). Many educational institutions have already started using LMS and there are still many who are considering adopting one. The big question before the late adopters of this online learning technology is which LMS they should opt for? This study will be useful for those who are in the process of selecting an LMS as well as those who are in the business of designing one. A survey was conducted to get feedback from the faculty of higher education institutions to find out the major barriers in adoption of e-learning and to find out what kind of functionalities and teaching methodologies should be supported by LMSs. Results indicate lack of training, lack of incentives to use e-learning, lack of technical support and lack of time to develop e-courses are the major barriers in adoption of e-learning by the faculty members. As far as the desired functionalities in an LMS are concerned ability to create student groups for group activities, availability of discussion board, announcement board and online quizzes, file sharing/transfer functionality were the most sought functionalities. The most desired method of teaching that need to be supported by LMS had been group problem solving, discussion based strategies, problem based learning and simulation. The results of survey will be helpful for the adopter as well as designers of LMS.

scholarly journals Learning and digital inclusion: the ELAMP project

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate D'Arcy
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Value Of Information ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
The University

The Electronic Learning and Mobility Project (ELAMP) was a nationally funded project by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, which ran from 2004 to 2010. The main aim of ELAMP was to improve the education of Traveller children, particularly highly mobile learners. ELAMP focussed upon the use of mobile technology and distance learning to support, enhance and extend young Travellers’ educational and vocational opportunities. This article will reflect upon the learning and technological experiences and opportunities that the ELAMP project provided for Traveller children, young people and their families. In doing so it will critically consider the value of information technology in working with Traveller communities and advancing their educational opportunities. Reviewing ELAMP work will also demonstrate how the use of mobile technology can improve educational outcomes and Traveller families’ digital inclusion. Now that the project has ended, this article will question why we are not using what we learnt from ELAMP to move forward. The author was a tutor on the project who also evaluated the Strand B, Wider Key Skills element of ELAMP for The University of Sheffield between 2008 and 2010, which is the main focus of this particular article.Keywords: ELAMP; education: digital inclusion; information technology; young Travellers and their families(Published: 19 December 2012)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2012, 20: 18603 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v20i0.18603

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