PROBLEMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL DIGITALIZATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
V. E. Melnikov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Organization

The article considers the system of digitalization of higher education, where the problems associated with the introduction of digital technologies and tools into the educational process with the transition to online learning are identified. It is shown that digitalization makes significant changes in modern higher education. The transition to online education creates a need to change the management of an educational organization.

scholarly journals Quality Assessment of Online Learning in Regional Higher Education Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 929-943
Author(s):  
Olga A. Gritsova ◽  
Elena V. Tissen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Higher Education Systems

The quality of online learning mechanisms, widely implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is a significant issue for regional higher education systems. The research aims to assess student satisfaction with the quality of online education by identifying discrepancies between their requirements and the actual learning process. In order to examine the gaps between students’ expectations and perceptions, a new approach was proposed based on the integrated use of Gap analysis and SERVQUAL methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative aspects. SERVQUAL questionnaires for measuring student satisfaction with online learning include the following criteria: tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy. Full- and part-time undergraduates of humanitarian and socio-economic departments of two universities participated in the study. Ural Federal University bachelors, learning via Moodle and Microsoft Teams platforms, could directly communicate with their peers and professors, while students of National Research Nuclear University MEPhI were engaged in massive open online courses (MOOC). As a result, all five criteria were analysed in the proposed model for quality assessment of online learning to reveal the gaps between students’ expectations and perceptions of the educational process. Significant discrepancies in the «empathy» and «responsiveness» criteria in both groups demonstrate low student satisfaction with the quality of communication and individualisation of learning. The research findings can be used to construct resource allocation models for implementing educational programmes and developing support measures for regional higher education institutions.

scholarly journals On Implementation of Digital Technologies in the Psychology of Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-437
Author(s):  
L. Holmamatova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Organization ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Organizational Features ◽  
Educational Field

The article discusses the problem of introducing digital technologies into the educational process of higher education. Psychological reasons for resisting innovations are analyzed, as well as the historical prerequisites for this phenomenon. The psychological and organizational features of higher education transition to the new stage of its development are scrutinized. The digital model as a new stage of higher education development includes the creation of the electronic information and educational environment, in particular, on the course the Psychology of Management, the introduction of electronic online courses into the practice of educating students. Using the example of implementation innovations into the educational process of an educational organization, the result of the implementation of the general trend towards digitalization of educational field is shown. Its main stages are outlined, the key implementation stages are highlighted, and recommendations are given.

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities for Russian Higher Education amid COVID-19: Teachers’ Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Almazova ◽  
Elena Krylova ◽  
Anna Rubtsova ◽  
Maria Odinokaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Russian Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected higher education systems in Russia and all over the world, forcing to transform curriculum into an online format, which is a challenge for all the educational process participants. The current study discusses the implementation of online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Russian higher education context and investigates the challenges experienced by university teachers during this period to define their readiness for online education. To address the above-mentioned issues, a study was conducted in Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. A variety of methods of scientific and pedagogical research were used including systematic structural analysis, synthesis, work with research papers, the generalization of experience and experimental work, observation, surveys, etc., with 87 university teachers asked to respond to several sets of questions describing their online teaching experience after the launch of online education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the participants’ answers helped to identify the following main challenges experienced by university teachers: computer literacy level, the university electronic environment and support, academic staff readiness and students’ readiness for online learning, the last two being the most important hindering the implementation of the efficient online education process. It was also underlined by most respondents that methodological work of a teacher in a digital educational environment differs from conventional teaching methods. Thus, psychological, technological, methodological support and teachers’ professional development programs are of vital importance to minimize the negative impact of the rapid changes of the educational process and to ensure efficient online education.

Social Presence in Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1634-1640
Author(s):  
Brian Newberry
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Formal Approach ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
The University

Online learning can be seen as a form of distance education. Though online education is relatively new, distance education is not. According to Rumble (1986), the term distance education may have first been used as early as 1892 in a catalog of the University of Wisconsin. Distance education is, according to Verduin and Clark (1991): “...any formal approach to learning in which a majority of the instruction occurs while educator and learner are at a distance from one another” (p. 8). This emphasis on distance between learner and instructor or teacher is common, for instance, Berge and Collins (1995) define distance education as “the delivery of the educational process to receivers who are not in proximity to the person or persons managing or conducting the process” (p. 14).

scholarly journals Analysis of the situation in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the world: opportunities and threats of online training

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 167-177
Author(s):  
Olga Kolomiets ◽  
◽  
Tatijana Litvinova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Material Transfer ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. the essence of the situation in education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the world is quite complex: due to the large number of restrictions in some countries, education is conducted completely remotely or hybrid. In the period of 2020, medical university students were forced to practice in hospitals in the context of the pandemic, helping local medical staff, which helped to fill the shortage of specialists. The quality of education will inexorably fall due to low involvement in remote education as well as many distractions which have already proven many researchers. Universities were not ready for mass digitalization due to government restrictions and social distancing, so the quality of material transfer cannot match the classical education. The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of the pandemic COVID-19 on the medical education market and its stakeholders. Results. Universities were not ready for the transition to online (distance) education, as evidenced by the decline in the quality of education, based on surveys of the faculty of some universities. As a result, on the one hand, you can get higher education online while in your country, on the other hand, the quality of education falls without an adequately commensurate practical part (for example, medical education cannot be of high quality when it is taught online). Over time, only the year 2025 is expected to surge technologies to improve online education and the full transfer of many universities to provide distance learning; it is a good chance to get an education to those who previously could not obtain it, including for economic reasons. Conclusion. The global COVID-19 pandemic has become a catalyst for global processes of digital transformation in all spheres of life. In such circumstances, the role of digital technologies in education has become extremely important. Among the many technological advantages, their ability to protect human lives and at the same time ensure the implementation of the educational process remained almost unnoticed. Current situation has accelerated the mass transition to the use of digital technologies, including digitalization of education, its technologization and standardization.

scholarly journals Traditional Vs Online Education In The Maritime Training System Under Covid-19 Pandemic: Comparative Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 (7s) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
Alona Leshchenko ◽  
◽  
Olena Bezlutska ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Training System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Age Category

The correlation between traditional and MOODLE learning management system usage in the educational process of the maritime higher education institutions has been studied in the article. The need to find new digital tools was due to the current state of the educational system, which should become open to new trends, and exacerbated by the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Comparative analysis was chosen as the main research tool, which made it possible to conduct a comparative analysis of online and offline modes of implementation of the educational process in higher maritime educational institutions, as well as to determine the main advantages and disadvantages of the LMS MOODLE electronic platform. The collection of data was carried out using a Google questionnaire. The respondents had to answer 9 questions. The survey was conducted among students of the Maritime Academy of two age categories – from 18 to 30 years old and from 31 to 45 years old. Analysis of the questionnaire data allows us to conclude that students of the first age category have more developed digital competencies (87%) and easily switched to distance learning using the LMS MOODLE platform; however, in the second age category, more than 60% had no difficulties with online learning. In general, for applicants for higher education, working on the LMS MOODLE electronic platform has its advantages and may be one of the methodological tools for the implementation of the educational process. For applicants for higher maritime education, it is convenient both in terms of timing and availability for education. The weak side of the platform is the lack of opportunity for teachers to independently organize (without the technical support of the platform administrator) video lessons on LMS MOODLE in real time, which is one of the priority tasks for improving the educational process online. The next step in the development of online learning opportunities is to create opportunities for teachers to independently create online rooms for lectures and practical exercises in real time, as well as expand the possibilities for connecting cloud simulators to practice the practical skills and abilities of students of higher maritime educational institutions.

Social Presence in Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1907-1913
Author(s):  
Brian Newberry
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
New Media ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Formal Approach ◽  
Working Alone

Online learning can be seen as a form of distance education. Though online education is relatively new, distance education is not. According to Rumble (1986), the term distance education may have first been used as early as 1892 in a catalog of the University of Wisconsin. Distance education is, according to Verduin and Clark (1991): “...any formal approach to learning in which a majority of the instruction occurs while educator and learner are at a distance from one another” (p. 8). This emphasis on distance between learner and instructor or teacher is common, for instance, Berge and Collins (1995) define distance education as “the delivery of the educational process to receivers who are not in proximity to the person or persons managing or conducting the process” (p. 14). These definitions cause one to envision learners working alone with their materials and completing assignments that are ultimately evaluated by a teacher also working alone, connected to their students by only the most tenuous of lines inscribed on the papers that they share. Indeed, prior to online learning, many forms of distance education were largely text based and relied on postal delivery of course materials to students, and to carry completed assignments to the instructor. This correspondence model, which primarily used mail as the primary delivery system, has been adapted to exploit perceived advantages of new media such as radio and televised systems for distance learning in both the United States and Australia (Lewis, Whitaker & Julian, 1995). However, while these models of distance learning used new media to transmit information to the learner, many still relied on postal delivery of materials from the student to the instructor. New communications technologies have changed this by making possible greater and more rapid interaction between participants in the online learning experience.

scholarly journals DISTANCE EDUCATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol I (81) ◽  
pp. 155-166
Author(s):  
Iryna Hotynchan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
Higher Educational

Nowadays distance learning is one of the key areas of renewal of all parts of educational system of Ukraine. With the spread of global corona virus pandemic, more than 1.3 billion students and young people around the world have been forced to move to an online learning format. Therefore, higher educational establishments faced the problem of changing the methodology of organization of the educational process. An urgent task was the organization of educational interaction in a distance format, namely with the help of distance learning technologies. The purpose of the article is to outline the current state, advantages, disadvantages and prospects of distance education in higher education in Ukraine. The article considers the tendencies of higher education development in modern conditions. The current state of distance education in Ukraine is analyzed. Using his own experience of implementing distance learning in higher education, the main problems and advantages of its use in the educational process are highlighted. Prospects for the introduction of distance education in Ukrainian universities are studied. In the process of research, general scientific theoretical methods were used: system analysis - to clarify the main categories of research; method of induction - at the stage of collecting, systematizing and processing information for the study; method of deduction - in the process of theoretical understanding of the problem; abstract-logical method - for the implementation of theoretical generalizations and conclusions about the current state, advantages, disadvantages and prospects of distance education in higher education in METHODS OF TEACHING AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS Issue I (81), 2021 157 Ukraine and empirical methods - diagnostic, namely direct and indirect observation, conversations with teachers and students, analysis of work experience teachers. The practical significance of the results is that the advantages and disadvantages identified in the study of distance learning will allow teachers to take into account these factors in the implementation of distance learning in higher education and make effective adjustments to further experimental work. A promising area of further research is to study and summarize the experience of online learning in universities that are leaders in education and have achieved significant success in various innovations aimed at improving its quality and diversifying forms and methods of teaching. It is advisable to conduct more research on the feedback of students and teachers, as well as wishes for the improvement of distance education, as they are objects and subjects of educational activities that are experiencing a period of formation of distance learning at the stage of its formation and early development.

scholarly journals PHILOSOPHICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF VIDEOGAME ACTIVITY IN CONDITIONS OF ONLINE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Olexander Horban ◽  
Maria Maletska
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Contemporary Education ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
Complete Transformation

In this article, the use of videogames in online learning has been considered. It is emphasized that new forms and methods of organizing the educational process are becoming increasingly important in times of global educational crisis and the crisis in education. It is noted that new strategies for the establishment of modern educational space, based on the involvement of new, primarily digital, technologies, and new methodological approaches to the organization and content of the educational process, including game approaches, are quite effective in solving problems of modern education. An essential means of increasing students’ motivation is the use of videogames in the educational process. The main aspects of videogame phenomenon that actualize its use in contemporary education have been analyzed. The following forms and methods of involving videogames in the educational process have been considered: gamification as a partial use of game mechanics or complete transformation of the educational process into a (video)game; game-based learning as the use of particular videogames in education to motivate students and improve learning; educational videogames as a separate category of games that are developed primarily for educational purposes and for which the entertainment-motivational function is secondary. The advantages and disadvantages of videogame activity within each of forms in conditions of online learning have been determined. The authors raise the question of the need to develop and involve comprehensive multiplayer videogames, aimed not at supplementing the educational process, but at the complete transformation of online learning. It is noted that such videogames can be an environment for learning and communication between teacher and students and contain the information base necessary for studying the subject. It is concluded that the development of a comprehensive videogame for online learning in higher education institutions can increase the effectiveness of online education in general by increasing students’ motivation and interest in learning, giving them an opportunity to acquire the additional experience, moving to more individualized and flexible trajectory of higher education.

scholarly journals Organization of the educational process in the conditions of distance and mixed learning in the new 2020-2021 academic year in the field of training "Journalism and information"

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Gulmira Ashirbekova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Academic Year

The article raises questions about the specifics of online education in higher education institutions, new teaching methods implemented in accordance with the latest requirements. The use of digital technologies for distance learning of students lies in the importance of programs for evaluating various platforms.

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