Hypermedia Modules for Distance Education and Beyond

Author(s):  
Nicoletta Sala

The rapid evolution of digital, networked multimedia technology such as the Internet, e-mail, and computer based and video conferencing can open new educational opportunities. This article describes the use of hypermedia modules inside the distance learning, in particular, in the field of computer based training in electronic instrumentation and measurements. This educational experience has been developed by the Department of Electronic (Dipartimento di Elettronica) - Politecnico of Torino (Italy), where the author participated to control the educational process. This project is a part of an Italian research of distance education named “Consorzio Nettuno” which involves different undergraduate courses (Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Economic Science). Several modules have been developed, using multimedia technologies, to assist the students to acquire the fundamentals of the basic electronic instrumentation. A client-server system has been designed in order to allow the students to operate on a remote laboratory for experimental training. The courseware includes lessons, exercises, and a training on virtual instruments which emulate actual instruments. The students can also carry out several real laboratory experiments without actually being in the laboratory, by using a client-server structure based on the Internet.

2011 ◽  
pp. 749-755
Author(s):  
Nicoletta Sala

The rapid development of digital, networked multimedia technology such as the Internet, e-mail and computer-based and video conferencing can open new educational opportunities. This article describes the use of hypermedia modules in distance learning. This educational experience has been developed by the Department of Electronics (Dipartimento di Elettronica) of the Politecnico of Torino (Italy) in the field of computer-based training in electronic instrumentation and measurements, where the author was a supervisor for the educational process. This project is a part of an Italian study of distance education named “Consorzio Nettuno” that involves different undergraduate courses (Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, and Economic Science). Several modules have been developed using multimedia technologies to assist the students to acquire the fundamentals of the basic electronic instrumentation. A client-server system has been designed in order to allow the students to operate in a remote laboratory for experimental training. The courseware includes lessons, exercises, and training on virtual instruments that emulate actual instruments. The students can also carry out several real laboratory experiments without actually being in the laboratory by using a client-server structure based on the Internet.


2011 ◽  
pp. 1019-1024
Author(s):  
Nicoletta Sala

The rapid development of digital, networked multimedia technology such as the Internet, e-mail and computer-based and video conferencing can open new educational opportunities. This article describes the use of hypermedia modules in distance learning. This educational experience has been developed by the Department of Electronics (Dipartimento di Elettronica) of the Politecnico of Torino (Italy) in the field of computer-based training in electronic instrumentation and measurements, where the author was a supervisor for the educational process. This project is a part of an Italian study of distance education named “Consorzio Nettuno” that involves different undergraduate courses (Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, and Economic Science). Several modules have been developed using multimedia technologies to assist the students to acquire the fundamentals of the basic electronic instrumentation. A client-server system has been designed in order to allow the students to operate in a remote laboratory for experimental training. The courseware includes lessons, exercises, and training on virtual instruments that emulate actual instruments. The students can also carry out several real laboratory experiments without actually being in the laboratory by using a client-server structure based on the Internet.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicoletta Sala

The explosive growth of the Internet and the convergence of information and communication technology is opening up new educational opportunities. In fact, the rapid development of digital, networked multimedia technology such as the Internet, e-mail and computer based and video conferencing can redefine the learning environment. This paper describes two different experiences of the use of hypermedia modules inside the distance learning and the virtual university. First experience is an activity developed by the Department of Electronic (Dipartimento di Electtronica) - Politecnico of Torino (Italy) in the field of computer-based training in electronic instrumentation and measurements, where the author was a supervisor for the educational process. This project has been developed for Italian research of distance education named “Consorzio Nettuno,” which involves different undergraduate courses (Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Economic Science). Several modules have been developed, using multimedia technologies, to assist the students to acquire the fundamentals of the basic instrumentation. A client-server system has been designed in order to allow the students to operate on a remote laboratory for experimental training. The courseware includes lessons, exercises, and training on virtual instruments which emmulate actual instruments. The students can also carry out several real laboratory experiments without actually being in the laboratory, by using a client-server structure based on the Internet. Second experience, named “Cybermath,” is an example of virtual university course, in fact the aim of this project is to realise a hypermedia course of mathematics using the collaboration between different European universities.


Author(s):  
Tiong Kung-Ming ◽  
Sim Khoon-Seng

The rapid development of technology greatly influences computer-based learning in distance education. One of the most important aspects is interactivity, and this is threefold: student-student interaction, student-instructor interaction, and student-content interaction (Moore & Kearsley, 1996). As distance-education technology increasingly moves toward multimedia-oriented systems, a more effective synergy of synchronous and asynchronous interaction is required. As discussed by Garrison (1990), the quality and integrity of the educational process in distance learning largely depends upon sustained, two-way communication. In this article, we will look into the characteristics of both types of interaction and discuss their advantages as well as impact on the three forms of interactions. We will also look at some examples for both asynchronous and synchronous interaction technologies in facilitating distance learning. Finally, we look at some possible future trends in distance-learning interactivity.


Author(s):  
Oleksandr I. Yashan ◽  
Maksym I. Herasymiuk ◽  
Yurij M. Andrejchyn ◽  
Iryna V. Malyovana ◽  
Andriy P. KovalykKovalyk ◽  
...  

The article describes a possible set of free electronic equipment and software with which the authors broadcast the process of examination and treatment of patients with ear, throat and nose diseases via the Internet in case of the distance educational process. The Microsoft Teams software can be used for conducting practical classes and lecturing at a distance, as it provides the ability to fully transfer all the necessary information from clinical disciplines, but its effectiveness is not the same as in offline training.


Author(s):  
Erica Davis Blann ◽  
Donald A. Hantula

Two iterations of an Internet-based Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) course are described. The course was designed to capitalize on the unique advantages of the PSI system while using the Internet to overcome some of its noted administrative drawbacks. Unlike previous computer-based PSI courses, the asynchronous nature of the Internet and the automated features built into Blackboard made it possible for students to attend lectures, to take quizzes and examinations, and to communicate with the instructor and other class members at any time from any networked computer. This reduced the labor intensiveness previously associated with PSI while training students to learn through distance education. The combination of PSI and the Internet produced an effective instructional strategy, reviving Keller’s (1968) original PSI model while setting the stage both for more advanced PSI research and Internet-based instruction.


Author(s):  
Tiong Kung-Ming ◽  
Sim Khoon-Seng

The rapid development of technology greatly influences computer-based learning in distance education. One of the most important aspects is interactivity, and this is threefold: student-student interaction, student-instructor interaction, and student-content interaction (Moore & Kearsley, 1996). As distance-education technology increasingly moves toward multimedia-oriented systems, a more effective synergy of synchronous and asynchronous interaction is required. As discussed by Garrison (1990), the quality and integrity of the educational process in distance learning largely depends upon sustained, two-way communication. In this article, we will look into the characteristics of both types of interaction and discuss their advantages as well as impact on the three forms of interactions. We will also look at some examples for both asynchronous and synchronous interaction technologies in facilitating distance learning. Finally, we look at some possible future trends in distance-learning interactivity.


Author(s):  
Ирина Владимировна Кондакова

Введение. Дистанционное образование на современном этапе развития мировой образовательной практики приобрело глобальный характер в связи с пандемией COVID-19. Существенно расширился спектр образовательных услуг; выросло количество образовательных организаций и учреждений, задействованных в такой форме образования; огромное количество обучающихся использует интернет, гаджеты и наукоемкие сервисы. Дистанционное образование позволяет, в случае необходимости, при помощи интернета получить «удаленное» образование. Цель – анализ и характеристика основных эффективных форм организации обучения в высшей школе в условиях дистанционного образования. Материал и методы. Материалом для исследования послужили работы отечественных и зарубежных исследователей, рассматривающих проблемы и преимущества дистанционного образования: А. А. Андреева, И. А. Кузнецовой, А. Г. Сломчинской, Е. А. Таушкановой, J. S. Brown, Y. B. Kolikant, M. Miah и A. Omar, а так-же материалы, полученные в ходе практической работы в условиях «дистанта» в Елецком государственном университете им. И. А. Бунина. В качестве методов в работе использованы теоретический и методологический анализ, сравнение, метод педагогической интерпретации данных, обобщение, конкретизация. Методологической основой проведенного исследования послужили основные современные психологические, социологические и философские положения теории личности и ее развития. Результаты и обсуждение. Дистанционное образование обладает целым рядом характерных черт: гибкость, модульность, инновационный контроль качества образования, ролевой репертуар преподавателя, экономическая выгода и т. п., а также специфических принципов (принцип свободного доступа, принцип дистанционности, принцип интерактивности, принцип идентификации, принцип адекватности и целесообразности использования цифровых технологий в дистанционном образовании). Внедрение дистанционного образования способствует появлению новых, более эффективных форм обучения, разработка которых строится с учетом перечисленных характеристик. В качестве эффективных форм можно рассматривать разработку и реализацию необходимого для освоения дисциплины перечня основной и дополнительной литературы, учебно-методических комплектов литературы и заданий; рассылку по e-mail обучающих материалов как студентам, так и преподавателям от студентов; организацию и проведение дискуссий и консультаций в онлайн-формате с использованием облачных платформ ZOOM, Jitsi и т. д., бесплатного приложения WhatsApp для личных смартфонов, социальной сети «ВКонтакте», приложения Telegram др.; разработку и реализацию компьютерных баз данных, электронных учебников и т. д.; проведение видеоконференций с возможностью для зрителей позвонить по «горячей линии» и задать вопросы и т. д. Видеолекция также является эффективной формой дистанционного обучения, позволяющей охватить большое количество слушателей, активизирующей мыслительную дельность студентов и мотивирующей на самостоятельный поиск в рамках изучаемой дисциплины. Заключение. В связи с тем, что дистанционное образование обладает широким диапазоном мультимедийных, интерактивных, коммуникативных и технических возможностей, способствует формированию и развитию ИКТ-компетентности, расширяет спектр возможностей в плане использования разных информационных инструментов, оно может органически вплетаться в систему очного обучения или стать весомой альтернативой традиционному обучению. Эффективность и успех внедрения дистанционных технологий образования зависят от грамотной и качественной организации образовательного процесса и использования эффективных форм обучения. Introduction. Distance education at the present stage of the development of world educational practice has become global. The range of educational services has expanded significantly; the number of educational organizations and institutions involved in this form of education has increased; a huge number of students use the Internet, gadgets and knowledge-based services. Distance education allows, if necessary, using the Internet to obtain “remote” education. This need today has become the epidemiological situation in the world with the spread of infection caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV). The aim of the study was to analyze and characterize the main effective forms of organizing education in higher education in the new conditions of organizing the educational process. Material and methods. The material for the study was the work of domestic and foreign researchers, considering the problems and advantages of distance education: A. A. Andreeva, I. A. Kuznetsova, A. G. Slomchinskaya, E. A. Taushkanova, J. S. Brown, Y. B. Kolikant, M. Miah & A. Omar, as well as materials obtained during practical work under the conditions of “distance” in Bunin Yelets State University. Theoretical and methodological analysis, comparison, method of pedagogical interpretation of data, generalization, concretization were used as methods in the work. The methodological basis of the study was the main modern psychological, sociological and philosophical provisions of the theory of personality and its development. Results and discussion. Distance education has a number of characteristic features: flexibility, modularity, innovative control of the quality of education, role repertoire of the teacher, economic benefit, etc., as well as specific principles: the principle of free access, the principle of distance, the principle of interactivity, the principle of identification, the principle of adequacy and expediency of using digital technologies in distance education. The introduction of distance education contributes to the emergence of new, more effective educational forms, the development of which is based on the listed characteristics. As effective forms of distance education, one can consider the development and implementation of the necessary for mastering the discipline of the list of basic and additional literature, educational and methodological sets of literature and tasks; sending educational materials to both students and teachers from students, using e-mail (in e-mail).; organization and conduct of discussions and consultations in online format using cloud platforms ZOOM, Jitsi, etc., free application WhatsApp for personal smartphones, social network VKontakte, application Telegram, etc.; development and implementation of computer databases, electronic textbooks, etc.; videoconferences similar to live TV shows with the opportunity for viewers to call the “hotline” and ask their questions, etc. Video lecture is also an effective form of distance education, allowing to reach a large number of students, activating the mental delicacy of students and motivating for independent search within the framework of the studied discipline. Conclusion. In modern conditions, the use of remote educational technologies has a large number of advantages. Since distance education has a wide range of multimedia, interactive, communicative and technical capabilities, contributes to the formation and development of ICT competence, expands the range of opportunities for the use of various information tools, it can organically weave into the full-time learning system, or become a significant alternative to traditional learning. The effectiveness and success of the introduction of distance education technologies depend on the competent and high-quality organization of the educational process and the use of effective forms of education.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 229-233
Author(s):  
Eugene Semenov ◽  

The article presents an analysis of the results of pedagogical research on the level of introduction of social networks and educational platforms in the educational process, trust in information disseminated by social networks, critical analysis, penetration of communication tools into everyday life of modern youth development of domestic distance learning tools. During February-December 2020, among students and teachers of Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky Pedagogical University, on the eve of the introduction of quarantine in Ukraine, an anonymous survey was conducted. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information about the level of involvement in the daily lives of students and teachers of modern digital technologies, to identify priority social platforms that are most often used, the effectiveness of modern Internet technologies in the educational process. In our opinion, distance education cannot replace the traditional, classical education system. However, this does not mean that we should neglect the opportunities offered by the development of various technologies. This survey once again showed the extent of interaction of survey participants with various social networks, platforms (49% of young people said they are registered in four different social networks), that each of its participants personally owns a variety of devices that allow you to work with the Internet, interact with a variety of online information platforms. The survey revealed a high level of trust among young people in information that comes from various social networks and information sites. Identified the threat that young people do not check whether the information they receive from the Internet is insufficiently verified. In conclusion, it is suggested to introduce a special course, which will reveal certain dangerous aspects of the online environment, reveal the technology of manipulating human consciousness, and so on. In our opinion, distance education cannot replace the traditional, classical education system. However, this does not mean that we should neglect the opportunities offered by the development of various technologies. This survey once again showed the extent of interaction of respondents with various social networks, platforms (49% of young people said they are registered in four different social networks), that each of its participants has a personal ownership of various devices that allow you to work with the Internet, interact with a variety of online information platforms. The survey revealed a high level of trust among young people in information that comes from various social networks and information sites. Identified the threat that young people do not check whether the information they receive from the Internet is insufficiently verified.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Izabela Maleńczyk

In the Polish academic environment, many activities have been devoted to improve and enrich didactics. Many of them are based on the implementation of modern technologies and the Internet into various forms of academic education. The paper analyses legal framework, potential and barriers related to e-learning in Polish institutions of tertiary education. The aim of the article is to present the organisational structure, the model of functioning and management and the types of courses offered by the Centre for Open and Distance Education at Warsaw University of Technology (CODE WUT). The role of CODE WUT in shaping the culture within the organisation and its implementation in the academic world has been described. This was followed by a description of an academic multimedia textbook model and its role in the educational process. The article also attempts to define the basic business processes and analyses their structure using the BPMN notation. Finally, students’ opinion on e-learning significance and their evaluation of effectiveness and satisfaction of online classes were empirically surveyed and discussed.


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