scholarly journals Creating and Maintaining Group Cohesion in Online University Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Billunta Carter ◽  
Eliot Patton
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Group Cohesion ◽  
The Body ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Fundamental Goal ◽  
University Instructors ◽  
The World ◽  
Survey Feedback

Group cohesion, defined simply as the feeling of camaraderie and shared goals among the members of a class, is a fundamental goal of language teachers in Japan and around the world. The body of work on group cohesion in face-to-face classes is fairly extensive, but as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of university educators in Japan were forced to shift to some form of distance learning. This study considers the issue of how instructors were able to create and maintain group cohesion in online courses, and to what extent face-to-face classes could be replicated online. Twenty-seven university instructors responded to the survey, which consisted of several open-ended questions. The results of that survey are reported here, along with recommendations the researchers were able to assemble based on survey feedback. 集団の結束力とは、端的に言って、生徒が友情を構築し目標を共有することと定義されるが、それは日本および世界中の語学教員の目標である。対面授業における集団の結束力に関する研究はかなり広範囲に及ぶが、コロナウイルスの大流行の結果、日本の大学教育者の大多数は何らかの遠隔教育を余儀なくされた。本論は、大学教員がオンライン授業で集団の結束力をどのように固め、維持することができたのか、また、対面式の授業をオンラインでどの程度再現できるのかという問題について検討した。27名の大学教員が、いくつかの自由記述の質問からなる調査に回答した。本論はその調査結果と、それに基づく提言を提示する

Emergency remote education and smart working at three European higher education institutions

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Remote Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
European Higher Education ◽  
Smart Working

Due to the threat posed by COVID-19, many colleges and universities around the world opted to switch to online courses and smart working to keep their students, professors, and staff safe during the pandemic emergency. Face-to-face classes, including labs and workshops, have been canceled and substituted with online activities. New administrative procedures have also been established to support the emergency remote education. This article analyzes these changes in light of the experiences of three higher education institutions in different countries, namely Latvia, Poland, and Italy. From this analysis, some aspects have emerged that have stimulated a deeper reflection on the use of digital technology in higher education. .

scholarly journals Implementasi Cloud Based Video Conference System Menggunakan Amazon Web Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Alde Alanda ◽  
Deni Satria
Keyword(s):  
Web Service ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Video Conference ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Major Disaster ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
The World ◽  
Video Conference System

Since December 2019, the world and Indonesia have fought a major disaster, namely the Covid-19 virus pandemic. With the rapid spread or transmission of the virus, the Indonesian government decided to impose social distancing or social restrictions that impacted the education sector. Students and lecturers cannot conduct lectures face-to-face in class or laboratory, but lectures must be conducted online. For that, we need an open-source system developed by the campus in carrying out online courses. This application was developed using cloud technology and JITSI as an open-source video-conferencing application. In this study, testing of the features that exist in video conferencing and resource usage on the server is carried out. The results of feature testing on the application run as expected with several important features used for learning such as chat, share screen, recording features that can run optimally. The result tested the system resources based on the number of participants, 31 participants with an average use of 2.1GB RAM and 78 participants with an average RAM usage of 2.8GB.

scholarly journals Utilization of Microsoft Office 365 at Jatiluhur 3 Elementary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1427
Author(s):  
Dwi Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Microsoft Office ◽  
And Function ◽  
Technology In Learning

<p><em>The pandemic that hit the country of Indonesia brought changes in all sectors. Including the world of education. Face-to-face learning is forced to shift to distance learning. This is a challenge for educators and students. Especially for educators, creativity is required in distance learning. The pandemic that occurred in the 21st century demands that teachers be more professional, must not be blind to technology, and must be able to apply and adapt technology in learning. The fact is that not all teachers are technology literate. Therefore it is necessary to conduct training or increase in technology-based teaching competencies. The focus of this study is: 1) The concept and function of Microsoft office 365 in learning; (2) the use of Microsoft Forms and Sway in teaching at Jatiluhur 3 elementary school. The results of the study include: (1) Microsoft Office 365 has various features that are very supportive of learning; (2) The six teachers at Jatiluhur 3 elementary school have used Microsoft Office 365 with the Microsoft form and sway features.</em></p>

scholarly journals ONLINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN SUDANESE UNIVERSITIES: A NECESSITY IN THE LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prof.G.K Viju ◽  
Prof.G.K Viju
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Core ◽  
The World

Considering the growing concerns about the outbreak of Covid-19, a large number of educational institutions around the world have been shut down in connection with face-to-face classes. Because of this virus, damage to education has increased; As we face the unpredictable future found around the world, we need to provide our society as a whole with flexible and vibrant education systems. In this paper, a meta-analysis method is adopted and the related literature. Relevant literature was conducted to entrap the core of further study during the period. Findings show that universities around the world are increasingly moving toward online education or elearning. The study also shows that ICT is an important component of integrated learning, in addition to a variety of resources such as staff willingness, trust, student reachability, and stimulus. This paper suggests that faculty members should use and use technology and technical clothing to enhance learning during these unexpected times. This suggests that online and distance learning is a requirement during lock-down and social distance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Zona Positif Connected Envieroment Sebagai Pembelajaran Selama Social Distancing

PERSPEKTIF ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Sutrisno Sutrisno
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Applied Theory ◽  
Proactive Behavior ◽  
Stress Theory ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Environment Model ◽  
The World

This study aims to look at the COVID-19 phenomenon that causes changes in the situation, so that general ideas / theories can be concluded. This research is a research journal, the research design uses an explanatory thinking approach which is carried out inductively. This research resulted in the novelty concept of the Positive Connected Environment. Positive Connected Environment is an integration of Social Distancing theory, Motivational Forces, and Stress theory. The dimensions that make up the concept of novelty are being discussed. The conclusion of this study explains that the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the world of education, a changing environment where distance learning suddenly creates stress for the elderly. The obligation and responsibility to carry out tertiary tridharma training makes seniors creative to find ways to stay connected with students who are doing distance learning, but with limited mastery of applications. The application of the concept of the Positive Connected Environment model is a solution for lecturers who experience limited mastery of distance learning applications by utilizing face-to-face limitations, simple discussions and applied theory games. The concept of a behavior model in proactive behavior between lecturers and students so as to create a positive zone that is connected to a pleasant environment, without coercion and is able to present a new atmosphere in the learning process.

scholarly journals ENSINO REMOTO EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA-COVID 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (208) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Bruno Gomes da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Network ◽  
Teaching Modality

A problem that affects the world, including Brazil, is the pandemic of COVID 19. In view of this, classes in public schools in Pelotas from the education network have moved from the on-site to the distance learning modality. This transposition in the teaching modality has led to some concerns such as investigating whether the teachers felt prepared to carry out this transposition from the on-site teaching modalities to the distance learning modality. Thus, a qualitative research was carried out, with reports from the School's educators. Conducting face-to-face interviews and via video calls, for some teachers to be characterized as a risk group. The result of the research is found in the course of the study.

scholarly journals The Persistence of Anxiety Experienced by New Generation in Online Learning

10.28945/4040 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Course Experience ◽  
New Generation ◽  
The Impact

Aim/Purpose: To investigate anxiety in online courses and its relationship with overall online courses satisfaction as it may vary with online courses experience. Background: Delivering online courses in higher education institutions continue to increase. Anxieties seem to be persistent. Although there are many technology and internet related anxieties studies, online courses anxieties are relatively scarce. The cause for this anxiety has not been resolved or addressed sufficiently. This study takes part in this quest. Methodology: A fully online course with not face to face interaction was used for the study. A survey methodology approach was used for the anxiety scale measurements. Over 1400 students participated in the survey. Contribution: Students taking online courses continue to be challenged with anxieties. Their experiences (number of courses taken) with online courses may influence their anxieties and satisfaction levels, but that has not been studies. We contribute to this body of literature. Findings: One third of students reported to continue to experience anxiety while taking their online courses. The effect of their anxieties on their satisfaction does not seem to be influenced by their online course experience. Recommendations for Practitioners: Focus on the various elements that may influence anxieties and satisfaction of students while taking courses. For IT designers, interface and point of interactions may be the aspect to pay attention to, while professors would need to consider course pedagogy and its interaction within the IT learning environment. Recommendation for Researchers: Anxiety in online learning should take front stage as it represents an underlying stream of influence on all research in the field. Further study of the effect of online course experience on satisfaction and anxiety is necessary. Impact on Society: Anxiety in learning has many detrimental effects that last a student’s career and personality over their entire life. The impact of reducing anxieties while online learning is significant and tangible especially that online learning is at its initial stages of an exponential growth and will change the world sooner than later. Future Research: Pedagogy for efficient and effective online courses to reduce anxieties and in-crease satisfaction.

scholarly journals Virtual attendance: Analysis of an audiovisual over IP system for distance learning in the Spanish Open University (UNED)

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Vázquez ◽  
Javier Fombona ◽  
Alberto Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Open University ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
New Model ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
European Higher Education

<p>This article analyzes a system of virtual attendance, called “AVIP” (AudioVisual over Internet Protocol), at the Spanish Open University (UNED) in Spain. UNED, the largest open university in Europe, is the pioneer in distance education in Spain. It currently has more than 300,000 students, 1,300 teachers, and 6,000 tutors all over the world, besides Spain. This university is redefining, on the lines of other universities, many of its academic processes to meet the new requirements of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Since its inception, more than 30 years ago, the methodology chosen by UNED has been blended learning. Today, this university combines face-to-face tutorial sessions with new methodological proposals, mediated by ICT. Through a quantitative methodology, the perception of students and tutors of the new model of virtual tutoring, called AVIP Classrooms, was analyzed. The results show that the new model greatly improves the orientation and teaching methodology of tutors. However, it requires training and new approaches to provide a more collaborative and participatory environment for students.</p>

scholarly journals The Perception of Slovak Students on Distance Online Learning in the Time of Coronavirus—A Preliminary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Petra Poláková ◽  
Blanka Klímová
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teachers And Students

Teaching and learning at educational institutions in Slovakia has been based on traditional education, consisting of face-to-face classes until it was disrupted by the spread of the Coronavirus disease. A sudden lockdown caused massive changes, which presented challenges not only for teachers, but also for students who were forced to adapt their learning in a very short time, without any previous preparation. Since various educational institutions were forced to remain closed, they had no option but to shift from a traditional educational approach to distance learning. This form of education requires a form of online learning. The main purpose of this study was to explore what technical equipment students had at their disposal, to understand the students’ perception of distance learning, and to ensure better learning conditions in case of future lockdowns. In order to investigate student readiness for distance learning, a questionnaire survey was conducted at the Secondary Vocational School of Tourism and Gastronomy in Nitra, Slovakia. The findings of this study revealed that the majority of students from the Secondary Vocational School of Gastronomy and Tourism are ready for distance online learning. The results also indicate that a great percentage of students have Internet access and are the owners of technological devices that can be used for educational purposes. Furthermore, students are able to work individually on their own and do not require any help from other people while working on assignments. Although they prefer different teaching methods, the synchronous online courses are their priority because it enables them to have direct contact with their teachers and peers. Overall, this research shows that distance online learning is possible provided that both teachers and students are familiarised with this new learning environment and are ready to cooperate.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL: Tracking social challenges for pharmaceutical education in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana Nair Leite Federal ◽  
Luciano Soares
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Pharmaceutical Education ◽  
Education In Brazil

Multiple successful experiences in overcoming the challenges of offering urgent distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported in international literature. However, the use of distance learning in pharmaceutical education all over the world is both recent and limited to a supporting role in face-to-face classes. The migration of all pedagogical activities to the distance learning mode in Brazil raises particular worries. It is necessary to analyse the scenarios of the pandemic and of higher education in Brazil, as well as the scenario of pharmaceutical education, to understand the concerns of professors and students. This understanding is also key to glimpse ways of surmounting the numerous difficulties presented in these scenarios.

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