scholarly journals Moodle and Problem-Based Learning: Pedagogical Designs and Contradictions in the Activity System

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. pp133-146
Author(s):  
Rikke Ørngreen ◽  
Sara Paasch Knudsen ◽  
Ditte Kolbæk ◽  
Rune Hagel Skaarup Jensen
Keyword(s):  
System Analysis ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Activity System ◽  
Related Activity ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Contextual Setting ◽  
Academic Programme

This paper presents an empirical study and related activity system analysis regarding the implementation and use of Moodle specifically, and learning management systems in general, in problem-based learning. The research involved an exploration of the characteristics that defined use of Moodle at a Danish university, the reasons why Moodle was or was not used in specific contexts and the way in which Moodle use was perceived by students. Some of the obstacles and challenges identified through this study highlighted the need for a deeper analysis of the elements that characterised the activity system(s) and their contradictions in this contextual setting, leading to a consideration of possible implications for change processes. The investigation consisted of a literature review, a survey of 345 students regarding their experiences with Moodle in conjunction with a nomination for the best Moodle course, an analysis of the 178 nominated courses and interviews with four university teachers about their use of Moodle. This examination revealed that many existing Moodle activities at Aalborg University focus more on sharing information and teaching materials and less on the students’ problem-based learning activities and projects. This finding is intriguing, as use of Moodle does not reflect that problem-based learning comprises the pedagogical foundation of Aalborg University’s academic programme. The investigation uncovered several reasons for the lack of focus on problem-based learning in Moodle structures and content and explored them through the contradictions identified within the activity systems and between the double contextual frame surrounding the interacting activity system.

scholarly journals The Effects of Social Networking Sites in Distance Learning on Learners’ Academic Achievements

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Büşra Özmen ◽  
Bünyamin Atıcı
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Learning Management

Abstract The general aim of this study is to determine the effects of learning management systems supported by social networking sites on learners’ academic achievements in distance education. The study group consisted of 75 undergraduate students from a state university in eastern Turkey. The data for the study, in which an experimental research design was used, were collected through an achievement test, which consisted of 40 multiple-choice questions. Within the scope of the research, a learning management system and a social networking site were utilized in a distance education course. As a result of the research, it was seen that social network supported distance learning activities created a more positive effect on the achievements of the learners than the distance learning activities. Also, it was determined that social network supported distance education activities were more effective in the acquisition of behaviours at the knowledge level of the cognitive domain than activities in other groups; however, the groups were not different from each other in relation to the acquisition of behaviours at the comprehension level of the cognitive domain. In this context, it was concluded that the learning management systems used in distance education should be supported by social networking sites to increase the academic achievement of learners.

scholarly journals Students’ views on database management systems course designed according to problem-based learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Adem Uzun ◽  
Ahmet Onur ◽  
Sercan Alabay
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Database Management ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Database Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Faculty Of Education

<span>The aim of this study was to design a learning environment supported by a problem-based learning method and to obtain students' views on this process. In this context, the Database Management Systems course was taught according to the problem-based learning method. The participants of the study consisted of 25 students from the 2nd-grade students studying in the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology in the spring semester of 2015 at Uludag University Faculty of Education. The research design of this study was the case study, which is one of the qualitative research designs. Data were obtained from the students via a semi-structured interview form. Descriptive analysis was applied to the data obtained from the interview. According to the results obtained from the analysis of the data, the students were generally satisfied with the problem-based learning practices. In addition, the students emphasized that it is important to have a sufficient level of necessary knowledge of the implementation of problem-based learning to design the classroom environment.</span>

scholarly journals MODERN METHODICAL APPROACHES TO EFFICIENCY OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITY OF CATTLE ENTERPRISES

2019 ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Anatolii Livinskyi
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Comprehensive Assessment ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Complex Forms ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Strategic Perspective

Traditional autonomous use of indicators characterizing each of the forms of effectiveness (functional, economic, social, environmental) leads to a one-sided assessment of management systems, while a comprehensive assessment is needed in the strategic perspective. Efficiency of strategic management systems is one of the most complex forms of the manifestation of the efficiency category, which, in relation to other types of efficiency, acts as the most generalizing concept that synthesizes a complex of independent values of efficiency in the long run. Only the consideration of this category from the position of system analysis to a certain extent allows us to solve this difficult task.

Development of system of automated occupational health and safety management in enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (107) ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
A.P. Bochkovskyi ◽  
N.Yu. Sapozhnikova
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Social Insurance ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Negative Factors

Purpose: Develop a system of automated occupational health and safety management to improve the procedure for minimizing occupational risks and ensure comprehensive protection of employees from the impacts of negative factors of the systems "man - machine - environment". Design/methodology/approach: The following set of scientific methods was used in the study: analysis of normative-legal documents and scientific-technical literature in the field of building and functioning of occupational safety and health management systems, methods of system analysis, simulation methods, namely discrete-event simulation (DES) of random and dynamic processes, methods of decision theory and data mining. Findings: Based on the results of the research, a system of automated occupational health and safety management, which due to the connection the functionally independent elements (according to a certain scheme) allows to provide comprehensive protection of employees from the impacts of negative factors of the system "man - machine - environment" and reduce occupational injuries and diseases, was developed. This is done by constant monitoring and promt correcting of parameters of impact on the employee of the specified factors. The developed system was implemented in the occupational health and safety management system of the industrial enterprise "Stalkanat-Silur" (Odessa, Ukraine), resulting in reducing the number of accidents, in particular, in dangerous areas of production by 33.3%, increasing the economic efficiency of the enterprise through increasing the level of productivity by 5% and reducing in the number of social insurance payments by 11%. Research limitations/implications: The developed system can be implemented both within separate industrial premises and in the enterprise as a whole, but the number of its elements could be changed (increase / decrease) depending on the number of jobs and dangerous areas that need control. Practical implications: The implementation of the proposed system allows to increase the level of economic efficiency of the enterprise by increasing the level of labor productivity due to reducing the negative impact on the employee of harmful factors and compliance with rational mode of work and rest in each workplace, as well as by reducing the number of social insurance payments due to reducing the occupational injuries and diseases. Originality/value: For the first time the system of automated occupational health and safety, which, in contrast to existing automated occupational risk minimization systems and traditional occupational health and safety management systems, provides comprehensive protection of employees from the the impacts negative factors of the system "man - machine-environment", by constant monitoring the parameters of such impact and their prompt correction in case of deviation of the specified parameters from the set criteria, was developed and proposed for use at enterprises, institutions and organizations.

Understanding the Usability of Course Management Systems (CMS) in Developing Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakibul Hoque ◽  
Mahfuz Ashraf ◽  
Mohammad Afshar Ali ◽  
Rashadul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Course Management System ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Course Management Systems ◽  
Course Management ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Office Software

Course Management System (CMS) is now probably the most used educational technologies in higher education, behind only the Internet and common office software. It can facilitate posting content, participating in discussions, maintaining a grade book, tracking participation and managing learning activities in an online environment for instructors and learners. But question arises to what extent these systems are successful in developing countries like Bangladesh. Unfortunately there are very few reports and publication that have tried to focus on above issues. In this study, an evaluation and analysis of CMS in developing countries like Bangladesh was carried out to assess the success of the system by using “ITPOSMO' model. The study found that CMS is partially failing in higher educational institutions in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Concepts as a Response to Expectations of Modern Business Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
D.V. Filatova ◽  
R.V. Fedorenko
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
General Equilibrium Theory ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
Modern Business

The interactions among individual economic agents require some regulations to hedge the risk of business activity. This paper examines the general equilibrium theory, backgrounds of system analysis and optimal control to show that these regulations present the mechanism of balanced management of economic processes at various economic level (enterprise, region, country). The study shows that sustainable development is self-regulatory and adaptive effort to remain on the market under the condition of reliable cooperation. Furthermore, by investigating the hierarchy of the business management systems, the conceptual and mathematical models of the mechanism for sustainable development are built and illustrated.

scholarly journals Integrating competency-based education with a case-based or problem-based learning approach in online health sciences

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 683-696
Author(s):  
Ilse Johanna Sistermans
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Competency Based Education ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Case Based

AbstractIn the current competitive and globalized economy, employers and professional organizations call for higher education institutions to deliver graduates with relevant competencies and skills. In response, a growing number of higher educational institutions is introducing competency-based education. This is particularly true for health science programs, which have a tradition of applying a case-based or problem-based learning approach. The effort to merge a problem- or case-based online learning approach with competency-based education offers various opportunities, while facing numerous challenges. To support these efforts, this paper aims at identifying suitable practices, as well as challenges for online course design and online learning activities for higher education health science programs, when integrating competency-based education with an online problem-based and/or case-based learning approach. It found various opportunities for online learning activities that support competency-based education, problem-based learning and case-based learning, whereas challenges relate to logistics, administration, and the affordances of an LMS.

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