scholarly journals THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND TEACHING IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN NIGERIA

1986 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
A K Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Educational Resource ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Research Findings

This paper outlines briefly, some views of the term “ Educational Technology” and its role generally in the field of education as evident from research findings. The urgent need for low-cost educational technology for schools and colleges in Nigeria is discussed. Attention is also drawn to the need to re-orient the teacher to his task, if new methods and media are to be used successfully. Finally, it is further suggested that future use of the achieved methods and media may differ radically depending among other things on the objectives to be achieved and the en­try behaviour of the students, particularly when we employ the low-cost educational technology for effective learning hnd teaching. The importance of an Educational Resource Centre, and Teachers’ Resource Centre are among other things strongly suggested.

scholarly journals Benefits of Implementing Group Work into the EFL Classroom

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2 (7)) ◽  
pp. 113-117
Author(s):  
Syuzi Hovhannissyan ◽  
Lili Karapetyan
Keyword(s):  
Language Learners ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Language Class ◽  
Analytical Thinking ◽  
Learning Centered ◽  
Efl Students

The paper focuses on the role of group work in the foreign language class as an effective technique for developing language learners’ analytical thinking, as well as communication skills. The paper states that despite the cognitive, psychological and social benefits that group work provides, it is hardly ever used in the Armenian formal educational setting where the whole studying process is teacher-centered rather than learning-centered. The authors strongly believe that implementing group work into the Armenian educational establishments will stimulate effective learning and teaching. Group work will provide Armenian EFL students with opportunities for developing skills like organization, negotiation, team work and co-operation which they very often lack.

scholarly journals The Role of Learning Management Systems in Developing Learning Skills: The Case of Blackboard

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 163-205
Author(s):  
Jamilah Alokluk ◽  
Aisha Al-Amri
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Student Member ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Quality Learning

The current study aimed at measuring the efficiency of Blackboard in developing the collaborative and individual learning skills for Taibah University students. Moreover, it sought to unravel the differences (if any) in the effectiveness of the system in developing the above-mentioned skills according to the change of the user (student, staff member), gender (male, female), and the change of college to which the user belongs (scientific, humanitarian). The study adopted an analytical descriptive approach as it suits the nature of the study and its variables. Doing so, the researchers have built a learning tool which consists of two lists of e-learning skills; the first is for the individual e-learning skills and is divided into three main focuses including 45 paragraphs, and the second for the collaborative e-learning skills and is divided into three main focuses including 26 paragraphs. The study sample consisted of members of staff, students (males and females) distributed across colleges of Taibah University (n= 17). The study came up with some results of which the most significant were: the Blackboard’s efficiency in developing the individual e-learning skills for the students is high with an efficiency average of..... And its efficiency in developing the collaborative e-learning skills for the students is also high with an efficiency average of.. Which reflects the importance of integrating the electronic systems within the learning and teaching processes and underlines its positive role in achieving the quality learning at low cost and effort. In addition, the study came up with the absence of indicative differences statistically in developing the individual and collaborative e-learning skills as per the user's change (student - member staff), or per the gender’s change (male-female), or per the sort of college change to which the user belongs (scientific - humanitarian). The study recommends the conduct of periodic assessment processes for the system’s efficiency in developing students’ various learning skills and calls for conducting similar studies to determine the necessary technological requirements for developing Blackboard on the basis of the individual and collaborative e-learning skills.

The Transfer Value of Successful Learning Practices Using Web 2.0

2011 ◽  
pp. 269-290
Author(s):  
Jos Fransen ◽  
Bas van Goozen
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Listening to students’ voices might result in the design of more effective learning practices, assuming that learning and teaching can be attuned more adequately in those practices. Therefore, research was carried out to investigate the characteristics of successful innovative learning practices using Web 2.0 technologies to establish to what extent they might serve as a model for learning practices in more or less similar contexts. Five learning practices were investigated through a range of processes including document analysis and by interviewing students. Additionally, a cross case analysis was carried out to track down success factors of teaching and learning with Web 2.0 technologies, and to find out to what extent these practices are contextual. The analysis showed the importance of co-production and co-creation in learning practices supported by the use of Web 2.0 technologies, and the crucial role of students’ motivation and teacher’s willingness to experiment with new learning practices.

Exploring Higher Agency Roles for Learning with Educational Technology and Multimedia

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 2074-2078
Author(s):  
Rod D. Roscoe ◽  
Kyrsten Novak ◽  
Amanda King ◽  
Melissa M. Patchan
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Multimedia Content ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Automated Support

Educational technologies with multimedia content can support effective learning, but these outcomes are moderated by learners’ level of cognitive engagement or self-regulation. As a way to encourage deeper cognitive engagement without redesigning or redeveloping software (e.g., building more prompts, scaffolds, or automated support), this study investigates changing the role of the student user. Specifically, this research considers how instituting a “designer” or “teacher” role may inspire better engagement and learning than the default “learner” role. We present the theoretical background, design, and results of an exploratory study of this hypothesis with college students learning about cohesion in writing.

scholarly journals Physical Activity as a Nonpharmacological Treatment for Depression: A Review

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne T. Phillips ◽  
Michaela Kiernan ◽  
Abby C. King
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Traditional Drug ◽  
Drug Treatments ◽  
Research Findings

Physical activity is increasingly being cited as an alternative to more traditional drug treatments for treating depression. Although an increasing amount of research has investigated this theory, much of the literature has been criticized from a methodological perspective. Given rising concern for the increasing costs of mental health care, it is timely and important to examine valid, reliable, and objective research findings on the potential role of physical activity as a low-cost non-pharmacological intervention for the treatment of depression. This article reviews cross-sectional, longitudinal, and randomized studies that investigated the role of physical activity in the prevention and alleviation of depression. The review found that although there is undoubtedly a need for more research with a greater emphasis on methodological strength, the scientific literature is generally supportive of the beneficial effects of aerobic and nonaerobic exercise on depression in clinically and nonclinically depressed adults. Implications for public health are discussed.

A Study on Learners’ Readiness and Perceptions of the Implementation of Blended Learning in UiTM Kedah

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Robekhah Harun ◽  
Zetty Harisha Harun ◽  
Laura Christ Dass
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Learner Readiness ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Assessments ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
On Line ◽  
Learning Institutions

The increase in student enrolment and the need  to cater to students of diverse backgrounds have led to the adoption of blended learning in many higher learning institutions. Blended learning, which allows both face to face interaction and on-line delivery, has been adopted into many curricula. One such institution is University Technology MARA which is slowly introducing features of blended learning in its course syllabus beginning with practice to online assessments. However, to ensure successful implementation of blended learning as part of the curricula, there are several aspects for consideration such as learner and teacher readiness for blended learning. This paper examines issues regarding the use of blended learning as a delivery method at UiTM Kedah . The discussion in this paper focuses on learner’ readiness and perceptions of the blended learning environment. The data collected for this study are responses from learners to a questionnaire survey. The research findings form the basis for recommendations for the development of learning and teaching practices using blended learning approaches to enhance learners' learning experiences.  

USE OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS IN RUSSIAN LESSONS IN GROUPS WITH A NON-RUSSIAN TEACHING LANGUAGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-212
Author(s):  
Nigora Vokhidova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teaching Language ◽  
New Methods ◽  
The Russian Language

The article discusses the effectiveness of innovative approaches in teaching Russian as a foreign language. It is noted that the use of new methods makes it possible to take into account the knowledge already acquired by the student for studying the Russian language and developing creative skills. The role of such a form of training as group work is shown, and some methods of interactive communication between students in practical classes in the Russian language are considered

PERAN KELEMBAGAAN LOKAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERIKANAN DI ERA DESENTRALISASI

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Mustaqim - Mustaqim
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Fishery Resources ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Interpretation Process ◽  
The Government ◽  
Critical Interpretation ◽  
Centralization And Decentralization

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of Panglima Laot in the management of fishery resources in Sabang Island. To be able to understand the fisheries management that involves the role of the community in the form of local institutions, a series in-depth interview, observation, as well as literature were successfully carried out to local fishery community. Since this study is a combination of qualitative and quantitative method, the data collection was analysed using phenomenological approach and critical interpretation process to see the validity and reliability of the research findings.  Referring to previous research evidence, the results show that the presence of Panglima Laot has played an important role in providing information, invitation, supervision and participation in the management of fishery resources. In addition, the role of Panglima Laot in the management of fishery resources includes carrying out customs, assisting the government, resolving conflicts in the community, preventing illegal fishing, preserving the coastal environment and fighting for the living standards of fishermen is very influential both in centralization and decentralization era.  Therefore, these findings can be categorized as a useful information for any party working in field of fishery program. 

Giscience in the Mountain Geography

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Krishna Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Temporal Data ◽  
Observation Systems ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Temporal And Spatial Characteristics ◽  
Mountain Geography ◽  
Different Sources

Mountains have distinct geography and are dynamic in nature compared to the plains. 'Verticality' and 'variation' are two fundamental specificities of the mountain geography. They possess distinct temporal and spatial characteristics in a unique socio-cultural setting. There is an ever increasing need for spatial and temporal data for planning and management activities; and Geo Information (GI) Science (including Geographic Information and Earth Observation Systems). This is being recognized more and more as a common platform for integrating spatial data with social, economic and environmental data and information from different sources. This paper investigates the applicability and challenges of GISscience in the context of mountain geography with ample evidences and observations from the mountain specific publications, empirical research findings and reports. The contextual explanation of mountain geography, mountain specific problems, scientific concerns about the mountain geography, advances in GIScience, the role of GIScience for sustainable development, challenges on application of GIScience in the contexts of mountains are the points of discussion. Finally, conclusion has been made with some specific action oriented recommendations.

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