A Blended Approach to Teacher Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Norman Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
Virtual Meetings ◽  
Study Participants

This chapter describes the effectiveness of a blended approach to teacher education through the use of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) framework. Data was collected from students and faculty involved in the program via online surveys, focus groups, and the use of an editable Google Doc. The study participants provided recommendations for improving the quality of the blended program through the use of digital technologies based on the five NSSE benchmarks. For example, student and faculty interactions outside of the classroom could be enhanced through the use of web-based synchronous conferencing tools (e.g., Skype) to establish ‘virtual' meetings and office hours.

A Blended Approach to Teacher Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Norman Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
Virtual Meetings ◽  
Study Participants

This chapter describes the effectiveness of a blended approach to teacher education through the use of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) framework. Data was collected from students and faculty involved in the program via online surveys, focus groups, and the use of an editable Google Doc. The study participants provided recommendations for improving the quality of the blended program through the use of digital technologies based on the five NSSE benchmarks. For example, student and faculty interactions outside of the classroom could be enhanced through the use of web-based synchronous conferencing tools (e.g., Skype) to establish ‘virtual' meetings and office hours.

A Blended Approach to Teacher Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 1778-1799
Author(s):  
Norman Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
Virtual Meetings ◽  
Study Participants

This chapter describes the effectiveness of a blended approach to teacher education through the use of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) framework. Data was collected from students and faculty involved in the program via online surveys, focus groups, and the use of an editable Google Doc. The study participants provided recommendations for improving the quality of the blended program through the use of digital technologies based on the five NSSE benchmarks. For example, student and faculty interactions outside of the classroom could be enhanced through the use of web-based synchronous conferencing tools (e.g., Skype) to establish ‘virtual' meetings and office hours.

A Critical Comparison of Offline Focus Groups, Online Focus Groups and E-Delphi

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Brüggen ◽  
Pieter Willems
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Quality Outcomes ◽  
Critical Comparison ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Online Marketing Research

The boom in online marketing research represents one of the fastest-growing segments of the research industry. Although the design and quality of online surveys has received widespread attention, little empirical research compares the effectiveness of online and offline qualitative research techniques. Therefore, this research compares offline focus groups, online focus groups and e-Delphi with respect to depth, breadth, efficiency, group dynamics, non-verbal impressions and attitudes of respondents. Results show that offline focus group results have the highest depth and breadth, and are most efficient, leading to high-quality outcomes. However, e-Delphi discussions provide very elaborate and relatively deep outcomes that give a good impression of respondents’ feelings and attitudes. Results from online focus groups remain rather superficial, but experts value the spontaneous reactions and interactiveness, and consider online focus groups very efficient.

scholarly journals Pilot Testing of the Promoting Positive Care Interactions (PPCI) in Assisted Living Study During a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 310-311
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Galik ◽  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Kelly Doran ◽  
Marie Boltz ◽  
Shijun Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Virtual Meetings ◽  
Staff Behavior

Abstract The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Promoting Positive Care Interactions (PPCI)—a four step intervention designed to establish positive care interactions between staff and residents with cognitive impairment or dementia in Assisted Living (AL). Initially designed as a traditional on-site intervention, PPCI was later transformed to be conducted remotely through webinar and virtual meetings due to challenges related to onsite engagement in AL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the study adopted shorter timeline, a single group pretest-posttest design, and limited recruitment to staff only; 17 care staff were recruited, and data was collected via online surveys and interviews. PPCI was successfully implemented as intended with considerable stakeholder engagement. Findings demonstrated feasibility and promising staff adoption of PPCI. Continued research is needed to optimize the quality of care interactions in AL and evaluate whether online approach to staff training can change staff behavior.

Systematization of the smart city civil engineering infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 765-779
Author(s):  
E.V. Popov ◽  
K.A. Semyachkov ◽  
K.V. Zhunusova
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Urban Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Economic Innovation ◽  
Civil Engineering Infrastructure ◽  
Functional Transformations

Subject. This article explores the basic elements of the engineering infrastructure of smart cities. Objectives. The article aims to systematize theoretical descriptions of the engineering infrastructure of a smart city. Methods. For the study, we used a logical analysis and systematization. Results. The article highlights the main areas of infrastructure development of smart cities. Conclusions. Improving process management mechanisms, optimizing urban infrastructure, increasing the use of digital technologies, and developing socio-economic innovation improve the quality of the urban environment in a digitalized environment. And improving the efficiency of urban planning and security, studying its properties and characteristics, and forming an effective urban information system lead to its functional transformations.

MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION AND THE FLEXIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGIES IN DIGITAL AGE

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans-Georg Weigand
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Mathematics Teacher Education ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Competence Model ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Concept Representations

Advantages and disadvantages of the use of digital technologies (DT) in mathematics lessons are worldwidedissussed controversially. Many empirical studies show the benefitof the use of DT in classrooms. However, despite of inspiringresults, classroom suggestions, lesson plans and research reports,the use of DT has not succeeded, as many had expected during thelast decades. One reason is or might be that we have not been ableto convince teachers and lecturers at universities of the benefit ofDT in the classrooms in a sufficient way. However, to show thisbenefit has to be a crucial goal in teacher education because it willbe a condition for preparing teachers for industrial revolution 4.0.In the following we suggest a competence model, which classifies– for a special content (like function, equation or derivative) –the relation between levels of understanding (of the concept),representations of DT and different kind of classroom activities.The flesxible use of digital technologies will be seen in relationto this competence model, results of empirical investigations willbe intergrated and examples of the use of technologies in the upcoming digital age will be given.

Telehealth During COVID-19 for Remote Vision Rehabilitation of a Patient with mTBI

2020 ◽  
pp. 191-198
Keyword(s):  
Veterans Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Therapeutic Goals ◽  
Vision Rehabilitation ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Performance Challenges ◽  
Perception Of Performance

Background: Binocular and accommodative vision problems are common after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Traditionally, the management of visual dysfunctions following mTBI included in-office vision rehabilitation with a trained eye care provider. The concept of providing telehealth for remote vision rehabilitation in mTBI patients is a relatively novel practice that has not been widely utilized until the recent outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Case Report: We describe the implementation of telehealth for remote vision rehabilitation during COVID-19 within the Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) system in an adult patient with multiple confirmed histories of mTBI. Conclusion: Our telehealth remote vision rehabilitation was successfully implemented utilizing established VHA’s web-based videoconferencing tools. Therapeutic goals identified prior to COVID 19 were addressed without any challenges. The delivery of vision rehabilitation intervention via telehealth allowed for the continuance of services within the home setting that led to improvements in functional vision, decreased perception of performance challenges, and improved quality of life.

Political Finance Reforms: How to respond to today’s policy challenges?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukihiko Hamada ◽  
Khushbu Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Election Campaigns ◽  
Quality Of Democracy ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Political Finance ◽  
Societal Changes ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Transparency And Accountability

Money is a necessary component of any democracy: it enables political participation, campaigning and representation. However, if it is not effectively regulated, it can undermine the integrity of political processes and institutions, and jeopardize the quality of democracy. Therefore, regulations related to the funding of political parties and election campaigns, commonly known as political finance, are a critical way to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in any democracy. Political finance regulations must adapt and adjust to political, economic and societal changes. This report contributes to the discussion of the future of political finance by exploring the following trends, opportunities and challenges related to money in politics that need to be taken into consideration when improving political finance systems: • mainstreaming political finance regulations into an overall anti-corruption framework; • supporting the implementation of existing political finance regulations and monitoring their performance; • harnessing digital technologies to ensure transparency and accountability in political finance; and • designing targeted political finance measures to encourage the inclusion of underrepresented groups in politics.

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