Virtual Collaborative Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 380-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wissam Tawileh ◽  
Helena Bukvova ◽  
Eric Schoop
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning

New technologies are used increasingly to enhance people’s lives in many fields, and education is a very important sector that can benefit from technological development. The idea of using technology to facilitate and enhance learning, known as electronic learning, has led to the development of a wide range of applications and implementations worldwide. Electronic learning can offer new opportunities for developing countries by increasing access to education and improving learning outcomes. This chapter presents Virtual Collaborative Learning (VCL) as a modern technology-enhanced team-learning arrangement based on a constructivist learning paradigm. By utilizing Web 2.0 tools to empower and enhance classical e-Learning methods, VCL reaches far beyond classical Web-Based Training. Opportunities and challenges of VCL for developing countries will be discussed based on a long European teaching and research experience.

Virtual Collaborative Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 620-642
Author(s):  
Wissam Tawileh ◽  
Helena Bukvova ◽  
Eric Schoop
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning

New technologies are used increasingly to enhance people's lives in many fields, and education is a very important sector that can benefit from technological development. The idea of using technology to facilitate and enhance learning, known as electronic learning, has led to the development of a wide range of applications and implementations worldwide. Electronic learning can offer new opportunities for developing countries by increasing access to education and improving learning outcomes. This chapter presents Virtual Collaborative Learning (VCL) as a modern technology-enhanced team-learning arrangement based on a constructivist learning paradigm. By utilizing Web 2.0 tools to empower and enhance classical e-Learning methods, VCL reaches far beyond classical Web-Based Training. Opportunities and challenges of VCL for developing countries will be discussed based on a long European teaching and research experience.

scholarly journals Constructive geometry education by contemporary technologies

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-183
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Čučaković ◽  
Biljana Jović
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Complete Knowledge ◽  
3D Geometry ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Interactive Dynamic

Contemporary technological development (CAD/CAM/CAE, VR, AR, MR) made conventional methods of Descriptive and Constructive Geometry uncompleted. Application and use of new technologies in Constructive geometry requires educational process with the aim to have complete knowledge of all fields that belong to this area. The aspect and results research shows that knowledge acquired in this way by using new technology, develops students' skills that are very important in senior years of studies, particularly in the field of engineering design. Interactive dynamic 3D geometry could not be achieved by conventional ways of studying. The use of modern technology should enable expanding the fields of research as well as preservation of the theoretical knowledge of descriptive geometry.

scholarly journals Creating your own path to move beyond the middle-income trap: lessons from Korea

Nova Economia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (spe) ◽  
pp. 1145-1167
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Assis Feitosa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Policy Implication ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Development Experience ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Middle Income Trap

Abstract The development experience observed in Korea has been a symbol of successful catch-up for several decades. This process allowed its upward transition from middle income to high-income status and has drawn the attention of many streams of scholars. More recently, emergent research has improved our understanding of this experience and its policy implications for developing countries (Lee, 2013; 2016; 2019). This paper proposes a review of what this literature has to say about the mechanisms behind the successful path followed by Korea and a discussion of lessons to overcome the middle-income trap. It is argued that latecomers do not limit themselves to follow the path of technological development of the advanced countries and that alternative paths are possible. The main policy implication for latecomers is that a successful catch-up is possible yet difficult to achieve because it requires taking detours and leapfroging into new technologies.

Use of Technology in Problem-Based Learning in Health Science

2019 ◽  
pp. 365-375
Author(s):  
Indu Singh ◽  
Avinash Reddy Kundur ◽  
Yun-Mi Nguy
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning

Recent advances in the field of digital technology have had a significant role in changing the concept of learning and teaching for both students and teachers. These developments have enabled educational systems to move from their traditional classroom-based teaching models to a more enhanced blended/e-learning approach including an array of electronic learning tools such as digital microscopy, electronic cell counter, 3D virtual reality, and demonstration videos. An integration of these digital tools along with contemporary face-to-face teaching can significantly improve student learning outcomes and provide convenient and flexible access to education and training. This model demonstrated a positive impact on laboratory-based courses such as Laboratory Medicine at Griffith University. The objective of this chapter is to highlight the impact and advantages of this particular model from the student- and teacher-based perspective. This chapter will also discuss some of the challenges of implementing this mode of teaching and provide future directions.

Use of Technology in Problem-Based Learning in Health Science

2018 ◽  
pp. 5853-5862
Author(s):  
Indu Singh ◽  
Avinash Reddy Kundur ◽  
Yun-Mi Nguy
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning

Recent advances in the field of digital technology have had a significant role in changing the concept of learning and teaching for both students and teachers. These developments have enabled educational systems to move from their traditional classroom based teaching models to a more enhanced blended/E-learning approach including an array of electronic learning tools such as digital microscopy, electronic cell counter, 3D-virtual reality and demonstration videos. An integration of these digital tools along with contemporary face to face teaching can significantly improve student learning outcomes and provide convenient and flexible access to education and training. This model demonstrated a positive impact on laboratory based courses such as Laboratory Medicine at Griffith University. The objective of this article is to highlight the impact and advantages of this particular model from the student and teacher based perspective. This article will also discuss some of the challenges of implementing this mode of teaching and provide future directions.

A Strategy to Join Adaptive and Reputation-Based Social-Collaborative E-Learning, Through the Zone of Proximal Development

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria De Marsico ◽  
Andrea Sterbini ◽  
Marco Temperini
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Adaptive Learning ◽  
Zone Of Proximal Development ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Student Model ◽  
Web Based ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Paths ◽  
The One

The educational concept of “Zone of Proximal Development”, introduced by Vygotskij, stems from the identification of a strong need for adaptation of the learning activities, both traditional classroom and modern e-learning ones, to the present state of learner’s knowledge and abilities. Furthermore, Vygotskij’s educational model includes a strong bent towards social and collaborative learning. The joint answer to these two trends can be concretely implemented through a tight integration between personalized learning paths and collaborative learning activities. Along this line, the authors designed the combination of the functions of two pre-existing prototypes of web-based systems, to investigate how the above integration can merge adaptive and social e-learning. LECOMPS is a web-based e-learning environment for the automated construction of adaptive learning paths. SOCIALX is a web-based system for shared e-learning activities, which implements a reputation system to provide feedback to its participants. The authors propose a two-way tunneling strategy to integrate the above prototypes. The result is twofold: on the one hand the use of the student model supported by LECOMPS in an adaptive e-learning course is extended to support choosing exercise activities delivered through SOCIALX; on the other hand the reputation and the skills gained during social-collaborative activities are used to update the student model. Under the social perspective induced by the integration, the authors present a mapping between the student model and the definition of Vygotskij’s Autonomous Problem Solving and Proximal Development regions, with the aim to provide the learner with better guidance, especially in the selection of available social learning activities.

ATM Technology and E-Learning Initiatives

2011 ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Marlyn Kemper Littman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Asynchronous Transfer Mode ◽  
Traffic Patterns ◽  
Still Images ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Multimedia Delivery ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Transfer Mode ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Motion Video

The remarkable popularity of Web-based applications featuring text, voice, still images, animations, full-motion video and/or graphics and spiraling demand for broadband technologies that provision seamless multimedia delivery motivate implementation of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) in an array of electronic learning (e-learning) environments (Parr & Curran, 2000). Asynchronous refers to ATM capabilities in supporting intermittent bit rates and traffic patterns in response to actual demand, and transfer mode indicates ATM capabilities in transporting multiple types of network traffic.

scholarly journals Students’ Acceptance on Blended Learning: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.38) ◽  
pp. 992
Author(s):  
Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid ◽  
Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram ◽  
Siti Sabariah Buhari ◽  
Farhanah Ahmad Shuhaimi ◽  
Norazmir Md Nor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
E Learning

Electronic Learning (E-Learning) has been widely used as a complement to the traditional learning method. It includes the introduction of blended learning (BL) that fully utilises the use of Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this study is to examine students’ acceptance of blended learning specifically with the use of Openlearning (OL) as an online learning platform to complement traditional teaching. 137 students had participated in this study. OL was introduced to the Health Sciences students, who enrolled in the Principles of Nutrition course. Students explored teaching materials, videos, activities, and several assessments in OL while facilitated by facilitators for 14 weeks. A self-administered questionnaire was given via online to the participants to evaluate their attitudes and acceptance towards OL. Descriptive statistic was used to describe the demographic data and t-test was performed to report the level of acceptance. Overall results showed students were very satisfied with blended learning using OpenLearning as a web-based tool. Students accepted OL as it is easy to use and convenient. They also agreed that the usage of OL in teaching and learning will improve their academic performance. In conclusion, it is proven that Health Sciences students accepted the use of OL in blended learning.    

Bridges of Trust

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdy Ahmed Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Trust Model ◽  
Constructive Model ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Four Levels

The current research aim was to develop a constructive model for assessing web-based and electronic learning as an attempt to build bridges of trust in web-based and e-learning outcomes. The proposed model was developed in the light of the learning assumptions of the constructive theory and the cognitive theory. The targeted model – the Bridges of Trust Model – includes four levels of assessment: assessment of awareness, assessment of initiative, assessment of depth of meaning, and assessment of meaning construction. Within these levels, the researcher presented six processes reflecting the types of constructive assessment of web-based and e-learning. These types are: 1) assessment of manipulations, 2) assessment of outcomes, 3) assessment of cooperation, 4) assessment of transformation, 5) assessment of context, and 6) assessment of reflection. The model was piloted on a sample of students in the distance teaching and training program in the Arabian Gulf University. The pilot study proved that the model is valid and generalizable. In addition, this paper will be of benefit to people looking for pedagogical applications of web-based and electronic learning environments for developing multiple ways to express what online learners should know and be able to do.

scholarly journals Promotion the E-Learning Success in Universities in Baghdad Through Enhancing their Organizational Innovative Collaboration Environment: A Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Mahmod ◽  
Asma Md. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Global Innovation ◽  
Learning Success ◽  
Collaboration Environment ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Innovative Culture

Electronic Learning (e-learning) is the process of using the electronic educational shapes of information and courses contents in an inventive way. E-learning is the process of education that offered can be divided into online or distance education, which means that it can deliver education to everyone around the world online through the electronic means such as the internet from different distant countries. In order to promote the e-learning process universities in developing countries such as Iraq, the enhancement of the e-learning success needs to some factors that should be fit with the revolution of technology and enhance the learner’s knowledge. Universities in developing countries such as Iraq, in order to be fit with the rapid growth of technology, it needs to collaborate with other national and international universities to develop e-learning tools and methods. In order to contribute to the success of the e-learning process in universities in Iraq, these universities have to adopt collaboration culture with other universities and innovative culture to follow the global innovation in e-learning process around the world. This paper developed an integrated framework of e-learning through an organizational innovative collaboration environment, analysed it qualitatively through the interviews with students, staff and e-learning centres and found strong relationships between its elements which could participate to improve and add values to the e-learning process in universities in Baghdad.

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