scholarly journals Mobile Data Usage on Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Edy Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Mobile Data ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Data Usage ◽  
Network Availability ◽  
Process Learning ◽  
Measurement Results

Information about network availability and the amount of internet data usage is very important for planning and implementing management of free internet data assistance programs in the COVID-19 pandemic for students. Research Objectives to analyze for the mobile data usage in online learning (Zoom cloud meetings apps) during the COVID-19 pandemic at Higher Education institutions. The results study revealed that access to online learning using the Zoom cloud meeting apps for 1-minute internet data usage of 5.02bB for a meeting duration of 40 minutes and for a meeting duration of 60 minutes (1 hour) of 13.66 Mb. The measurement results are then used as a reference in the internet data assistance program for students as an effort in supporting the online learning process (Learning-From-Home), objective and proportionate in its distribution to beneficiaries

scholarly journals Online learning: Implications for effective learning for higher education in South Africa

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maylene Y Damoense
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Engagement Theory ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
South African Higher Education

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Over the last decade there has been an augmenting shift away from the conventional teaching and learning to modes where the Internet now plays a key role. E-learning is increasingly forming an integral part of course delivery and instruction, and is reshaping traditional learning world wide. </span></p> <p><span>This paper outlines the shift from traditional learning to online learning practices. Then it discusses the use of technology, particularly the Internet, to support and enhance effective learning based on the principles of engagement theory. It considers relevant studies within the context of technology based learning, and highlights important experiences and findings. The paper indicates that technology based pedagogy and an effective online learning environment are crucial to support and enrich effective learning outcomes. The paper considers implications for South African higher education in the 21st century. Integrating the Internet as part of a curriculum is proposed, to instil our learners with lifelong skills.</span></p></div></div></div>

scholarly journals Implications of the Digital Divide for the Learning Process During the COVID-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Gila Cohen Zilka ◽  
Idit Finkelstein ◽  
Revital Cohen ◽  
Ilan Daniels Rahimi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
Digital Environments ◽  
Information And Communication

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, higher education institutions organized for online learning. The aim of the present study was to examine the implications of online learning for students with limited access to information and communication technology (ICT), content infrastructures, and digital environments, assuming that such limited access may impair their ongoing learning process when instruction moves online, and cause situations of stress and frustration, as well as a desire to drop out of school. The mixed-method study involved 639 students studying at institutions of higher education in Israel, who completed a questionnaire containing open and closed questions. The findings show that 13% of participants reported that they had limited access, difficulties, and malfunctions resulting from a weak connection to the Internet, and numerous disconnects, especially during synchronous lectures. They reported having difficulties downloading content from the Internet and uploading materials. It has been shown that limited access to the Internet has implications for the learning process, motivation, self-efficacy, as well as for feelings and emotions. It is liable to lead to the widening or the creation of gaps between students who have full and those who have limited access to the Internet. The findings show that little use is made of forums (10%). A more extensive use of the forums is recommended in courses where students have limited access to the Internet, to create a supportive learning community.

Online Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 275-292
Author(s):  
Chris Thomas ◽  
Wendy Green ◽  
Doug Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
The Internet ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The Relationship

The internet and telecommunications technologies have redefined distance learning, while at the same time led to increased access to students and an expanded breadth of subject offerings. For these and other reasons, online learning has been embraced by a large number of corporate, higher education, and K-12 institutions across the nation and globally, reaching billions of students. In order to understand the relationship between technologies, course design and course delivery, we conducted a survey of content designers and facilitators in higher education and corporate sectors. Additionally, we interviewed seven learning leaders who represent organizations involved in online learning in these sectors, as well as in K-12 education contexts. Results indicate that increased access is a primary strategic advantage of online learning. Additionally, corporate and educational sectors tend to approach course design and the choice of technologies in different ways.

Digital Natives in Online Learning Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 192-221
Author(s):  
Hatice Gökçe Bilgiç ◽  
Dilek Doğan ◽  
Süleyman Sadi Seferoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Technology Age ◽  
Media Environments ◽  
Alternative Learning Environment

With the developments of information technologies there exists two different generations. One of these generations was born into the technology age and grew up with technology. The other one meet with technology in the late ages. Thus, they have different habits, different expectations and different learning preferences. In the meantime, with the developments in technology and Internet infrastructure, online learning environments have become popular as an alternative learning environment in higher education. The aim of this chapter is to guide instructors to design their online learning environments based on the new generation's needs and expectations. To learn about new generations' needs a survey questionnaire was conducted on higher education students. The results indicated that, todays' students spends a lot of time on the Internet specifically in social media environments and they commonly get connected to the Internet with their mobile phones which necessitates a new design in online learning environments.

scholarly journals Decision Optimization: Internet Data Assistance for Students during Learning from Home

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 372-378
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Weighting Method ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Data Usage

The teaching and learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic made it difficult for students to provide internet data packages for access online learning media from home. An internet assistance program policy is provided to support student online learning. In order for the distribution of internet data to students is objective and proportion, for that reason, measuring the amount of data usage and then used in decision making. The method used in measuring data usage is the Drive-test method for incoming and outgoing data bandwidth. As for the analysis of data assistance decision making using the optimization method and the Rank Order Cendroid (ROC) weighting method for each criterion. Measurement results of internet data usage obtained an average value of 407MB-1.0GB per hour with 40 participants in the group. The results of the decision making analysis method for internet data assistance obtained the highest optimization value obtained by 0.40117 with a weighted ROD value of 0.4667. The research study on internet data usage and optimization of decision-making methods is a case study in the Computing classification field: networks and applied computing. Both are implemented in management optimization internet data assistance to students.

scholarly journals Logging On: Using Online Learning to Support the Academic Nomad

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 918-924
Author(s):  
Terra Gargano ◽  
Julia Throop
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
The Internet

The Internet is cited for bringing about the most rapid and significant social change within societies worldwide. Higher education does not lie at the fringe of this discussion, but is rather at the center of it. Online learning is no longer considered a mere supplement to education but digital tools now routinely embed themselves in higher education spaces. The evolving modalities of online learning are expanding the terrain of academic possibilities farther than previously imagined and new educational technologies are introduced daily. Against a backdrop of the potential for online learning in higher education, this article will paint a portrait of the ways one graduate program at a United States institution of higher education is addressing demands of academic nomads.

Emotional Presence in Online Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 330-351
Author(s):  
Esra Telli ◽  
Fırat Sarsar ◽  
Martha Cleveland-Innes
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Emotional Process ◽  
Process Learning ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Learning Research

This chapter presents a theoretical understanding of emotional presence in online learning. Research findings show that emotions have a crucial influence on successful online learning. The increasing rate of online courses, especially in higher education, makes us reconsider how necessary emotional presence is to participate in the learning process. Learning is not only a teaching or assessment process, but also a social and emotional process. It is therefore crucial to understand how students engage in online learning, and how lecturers and students perceive their emotional presence. This chapter also highlights the importance of emotions expressed by both students and lecturers in online learning.

scholarly journals Disability and eLearning: Opportunities and Barriers

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Kent
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Campus ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The Impact

<p><span>This paper explores the current rising rates of online learning in higher education. It examines how disability is activated differently online and the impact of this on learning and teaching through the internet and the accessibility of two of the most popular learning management systems, Blackboard and Moodle, and the different approaches, benefits and problems associated with each system. It then explores the eLearning environment beyond the structure of a LMS to a broader digital campus that includes social networks, video hosting sites and micro blogging, where students and staff are increasingly expanding the learning and social environment in higher education. It also questions the legal and moral responsibilities of universities to make all their online activities accessible to all students, regardless of disability.</span></p>

UNDERSTANDING DISABILITIES & ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Betts ◽  
Bill Welsh ◽  
Kelly Hermann ◽  
Cheryl Pruitt ◽  
Gaeir Dietrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Government Accountability ◽  
Academic Goals ◽  
Online Student ◽  
Support Resources ◽  
Legislative Changes

Approximately 11% of all postsecondary students reported having a disability in 2008. Although the percentage of students with disabilities in 2008 closely reflects the percentage reported in 2004, the U.S. Government Accountability Office states that recent legislative changes have the potential to increase the diversity and number of students with disabilities pursing higher education. To support students with disabilities enrolled in higher education and in online learning, it is important to understand disabilities and the resources students need to actively engage in their courses and to achieve their academic goals. This article includes collaborative responses from a diverse group of leaders at eight higher education institutions and organizations who work with disability services and have experience in online learning. Some of the contributors also have disabilities so the collective responses build upon research, professional experience, and personal experience. For this article, the ten contributors answered 20 questions regarding disabilities and online student success as well as provided recommended practices. This article is designed to be interactive. It includes screenshots, simulation links, video demonstrations, and resources to provide a more detailed understanding of disabilities, accessibility, and support resources. JALN readers are encouraged to interact with the simulations and to watch the demonstration videos as a way to learn more about disabilities and supporting online student success.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document