Learning 2.0

2012 ◽  
pp. 50-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Connolly ◽  
Carole Gould ◽  
Gavin J. Baxter ◽  
Tom Hainey
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Training ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Engineering Industry ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hands On ◽  
And Training ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Web

Technology, and in particular the Web, have had a significant impact in all aspects of society including education and training with institutions investing heavily in technologies such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), ePortfolios and more recently, Web2.0 technologies, such as blogs, wikis and forums. The advantages that these technologies provide have meant that online learning, or eLearning, is now supplementing and, in some cases, replacing traditional (face-to-face) approaches to teaching and learning. However, there is less evidence of the uptake of these technologies within vocational training. The aims of this chapter is to give greater insight into the potential use of educational technologies within vocational training, demonstrate that eLearning can be well suited to the hands-on nature of vocational training, stimulate further research into this area and lay foundations for a model to aid successful implementation. This chapter discusses the implementation of eLearning within a vocational training course for the engineering industry and provides early empirical evidence from the use of Web2.0 technologies provided by the chosen LMS.

Teaching Engineering Ethics in the Classroom

2016 ◽  
pp. 1334-1349
Author(s):  
Josep M. Basart
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Engineering Ethics ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Social Responsibilities ◽  
Teaching Responsibilities ◽  
Ethics Courses ◽  
And Training ◽  
Insight Into

Engineering students are introduced to their profession's ethical and social responsibilities along with their education and training at university. This might be the only time and place where public welfare engagement may be promoted by the institution and acknowledged by students. Their future behavior as engineers heavily depends on the understanding and commitment they may develop during this process. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the main points related to the teaching and learning of Engineering Ethics at universities. In order to gain insight into this complex educational scene, a set of questions are formulated and explored. The discussion of these questions amounts to explain what Engineering Education consists of, how to integrate Engineering Ethics courses into the curriculum and develop instructional designs for classroom teaching, who should assume teaching responsibilities, and finally, what Engineering Ethics goals should be. For each query, the primal issues, controversies, and alternatives are discussed.

Essential teaching methods to enhance learner academic achievement in physical sciences in rural secondary schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 118 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 170-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rekai Zenda
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hands On

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore teaching methods that can allow learners to be creative and proactive. The learners should be able to solve problems, make decisions, think critically, communicate ideas effectively and work efficiently. Teaching and learning are evolving and developing in many countries, with a focus concerning what is actually learned through effective teaching methods. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research was carried out, identifying effective teaching methods and exploring their roles in teaching and learning in physical sciences in selected rural secondary schools. Face-to-face interviews with physical sciences teachers, school principals and curriculum advisers were used to collect data. Findings A range of teaching methods that may be integrated into teaching and learning activities is identified. The teaching methods ensure that topics are discussed and explored through interaction and sharing of perspective, views and values through which new learning can emerge. Viewed from this perspective, there is a need to create a stimulating, enriching, challenging and focused environment for physical sciences learners through the use of multiple teaching methodologies. Research limitations/implications The improvement of science learner’s academic achievement requires also the teachers to develop new skills and ways of teaching the subject. Improving learner academic achievement in physical sciences requires an approach to improve the skills of teachers as well, which focuses on the effective use of teaching methods such as experiments. This means attempting to change the attitude of teachers to regard the processes of teaching and learning as central to their role. In addition, the achievement of learners in science could possibly solve the problem of shortages of engineers, skilled artisans, technicians, doctors and technologists for sustainable development. It is important to create conducive conditions for learning and teaching in physical sciences, and continue to progressively and within available resources, realise that collaboration, problem-solving and hands-on activities are effective teaching methods to improve learner academic achievement. Practical implications The learners should be able to solve problems, make decisions, think critically, communicate ideas effectively and work efficiently. The study is limited to the teaching methods used in physical sciences. Hands-on activities are essential in science teaching and learning. Social implications The use of collaborations, peer teachings and hands-on activities allows learners emphasise the creation of a classroom where students are engaged in essentially open-ended, student-centred and hands-on experiments. Originality/value The paper is original work, in which face-to-face interviews were carried out. Qualitative research was carried out. The paper could assist educators in the teaching of physical sciences in secondary schools using the identified methods. The results were obtained from physical sciences educators, school principals and curriculum advisors in South Africa. Poor academic achievement in rural areas is a concern, and therefore, the paper provides effective methods which can be used by educators in the teaching of physical sciences in rural areas.

scholarly journals Anatomy Teaching and Learning in Malaysia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Tg Fatimah Murniwati Tg Muda ◽  
Madihah Rushaidhi ◽  
Ker Woon Choy ◽  
Jagadeesh Dhamodharan ◽  
Norzana Abdul Ghafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Anatomy Education ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Anatomy Teaching

The abrupt transition from face-to-face to online anatomy teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has posed great challenges to anatomy lecturers in Malaysia, as they have had to adapt to new skills to prepare and deliver online classes. These online classes were delivered either synchronously via a web teleconferencing application or asynchronously through pre-recorded videos that were uploaded to the learning management system (LMS). The online delivery of anatomy practical classes has become a major concern among anatomy lecturers and students, especially in public institutions, as there is a lack of hands-on experience and social interaction. Nevertheless, some private medical schools have adapted well to both online lectures and practical classes, as they had been venturing towards online learning and virtual reality tools even before the pandemic commenced. The Malaysian Anatomical Association (MAA) webinar, “Transformation of Anatomy Education in Malaysia during COVID-19 Pandemic”, discussed the issues related to lecturers’ and students’ receptivity to online anatomy classes. This study discusses the issues related to online anatomy teaching and learning (T&L) and the actions taken by the university’s governance and anatomy faculty members to resolve the issues discussed in the academic discourse.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN A WEB DESIGN COURSE USING FLIPPED CLASSROOM APPROACH IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (40) ◽  
pp. 193-206
Author(s):  
Usha Vellappan ◽  
Liyen Lim
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning Institutions

The incorporation of information technology in education has benefitted learning institutions, instructors as well as students in coping with how knowledge can be transferred, absorbed, and used in the context of teaching and learning. The flipped classroom has been used to maximize the in-class time with discussions and critical thinking activities and leaves the learning to the students prior to the in-class sessions which were considered difficult to be implemented in a traditional classroom setting. The aim of this study is to explore students’ learning experiences with the implementation of flipped classroom approach. This study presents 96 business program students’ experiences of incorporating flipped classroom approach in a web designing course at the university level. Both quantitative and qualitative questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. The findings of the study showed that students responded positively to this approach. Students expressed that they are able to learn better and be more prepared to attend face-to-face classes. They appreciated that they were given the freedom to take charge of their individual learning. The hands-on nature of the course made flipped classroom favorable because students are able to apply their knowledge immediately by using the self-check questions after viewing the videos and progress to more complex applications during the in-class sessions. Students welcomed such an approach to be used in other hands-on or practical courses. However, there are still areas of concern and challenges for both students and instructors that need to be looked into when incorporating the flipped classroom model.

scholarly journals Relevancy of New Higher Education Approaches in ‘Second Republic Zimbabwe’

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kudakwashe Keche
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
World Order ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Second Republic ◽  
Face Model ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
And Training

Through face-to-face interviews with lecturers, this research explored the relevancy of new higher education approaches in Zimbabwe particularly Education 5.0 and virtual learning environments (VLEs). The main finding suggests that the five missions of Education 5.0 are not new in higher education and training in the country. However, they being nigh on greased following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) is exceptional and unplanned for up take. Education 5.0 charges that turned to be virtually oiled have already been cherished under the auspices of Education 3.0. Thus, lecturers do not perceive it as new. But, only the means and ways upon which it is delivered to learners in the COVID 19 era. The hype around it coming from the ‘Second Republic’ government is factory-made and politically calculated. Besides, it is difficult to underpin the development given the economic problems the country is currently facing. This research also finds out that VLEs are just more than a saga in Zimbabwe since she still lags behind the world order of internet of things. A few of the interviewees were of the view that teaching and learning though virtual means and ways is not different from the old face-to-face model.

scholarly journals The Use of e-Learning in Vocational Education and Training (VET): Systematization of Existing Theoretical Approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Belaya
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
And Training

Vocational education and training (VET) has been facing a lot of challenges lately in the context of geostrategic forces that are shaping our world. Recent technological changes, combined with shifts in global economic power, accelerating urbanization, and demographic changes have put pressure on the VET to become more responsive to the needs of the labour market and society. E-learning has been seen as an effective way of improving the quality of teaching and learning in VET schools due to its various forms. Nevertheless, there has been some disagreement in the litearture on the advantages and disadvantages of the use of of e-learning in VET. Besides, some studies recently reported a decline in enthusiasm about the effects of e-learning in companies. In order to closely examine the effects of e-learning in VET, we conduct a literature review. We then carry out a discussion of the pros and cons with the aim of developing suggestions for the better use of e-learning in VET. The results of the litearture review show that learners and providers of e-learning benefit from it in different ways. In order to minimise the risks involved in using e-learning, a mixture of online and face-to-face events could be used, and adjusted pedagogical concepts should be designed and developed explicitly for e-learning.

Using Multimodal Pedagogy to Teach Languages Online

2022 ◽  
pp. 247-268
Author(s):  
Lou Tolosa-Casadont
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
School Level ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Multimodal Pedagogy ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Pros And Cons

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 immediately exposed inequities among students and teachers in terms of technological access and pedagogical skill. Educators responded to this new reality by modifying their teaching and interactions with learners and by seeking opportunities for introspection, reflection, and transformation. The field of teacher education was also affected by the pandemic. This chapter presents the transformation of an in-school face-to-face pre-clinical language teaching and learning experience at the elementary school level into an innovative virtual hands-on online one-on-one language pre-clinical teaching and learning experience. It also includes how teacher candidates (TCs) participating in this program designed and taught highly engaging multimodal virtual lessons, the pros and cons of teaching in this type of setting, and the lessons learned though this experience.

scholarly journals Diffusion of Innovation Assessment of Adoption of the Dry Port Concept

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta Roso ◽  
Dawn Russell ◽  
Dawna Rhoades
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Harmful Emissions ◽  
Innovation Attributes ◽  
Dry Ports ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Three Components

Dry ports, when implemented effectively, reduce seaport congestion, improve seaport throughput and, due to the movement of containers from road to rail, reduce harmful emissions. This study investigates the implementation of dry ports at five U.S. seaports, which is then analysed considering the diffusion of innovation attributes. Data for the study was collected through face-to-face interviews at US East Coast seaports of Miami, Everglades, Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston. To ensure validity, the triangulation of data sources was performed; i.e. a number of secondary sources were used, such as reports, internal and external documents, as well as site visits to the facilities. Three components have been recognized as key to the successful dry port concept: on/near-dock rail, reliable inland rail connection and a functional inland intermodal facility. These three components have a diverse group of stakeholders, many of whom are unknown to one another; however, when coordinated, they create the innovation of the dry port concept. If the attributes of successful innovations are understood, with respect to their influence specifically on dry ports, then they can be managed to contribute to the successful implementation of dry ports. The novelty of the research lies in its approach of using the diffusion of innovation attributes that have been historically proven to impact the adoption rates of innovations to provide insight into the adoption of the dry port concept.

Implementation of innovative technologies in small-scale construction firms

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacquetta Shelton ◽  
Igor Martek ◽  
Chuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The users of construction technologies such as builders and trades people have been acknowledged as sources of potentially important innovations. These innovations may be in the form of safer, less labour intensive, or cheaper methods and processes. The purpose of this paper is to assess whether the Australian construction industry is providing an environment where user-based innovation is being supported and implemented. Design/methodology/approach – An explorative study was undertaken to provide an insight into actual experiences of the implementation of user-based innovation. The data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews providing case studies on multiple aspects of the implementation of innovative construction technologies. The cases involved a cross section of advances, including product, tool, and system technologies. Findings – The main motivation behind developing the technologies was problem solving. The associated industries of manufacturing and retail, as well as consultants within the construction industry present the greatest barriers to implementation. Originality/value – This research provides a better understanding of the factors that are preventing the successful implementation of user-based innovative construction technologies in small firms.

scholarly journals Paradigmas del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje a distancia

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Carlos Rangel-Romero ◽  
Juan Carlos Rojas-Garnica ◽  
Guillermo Flores-Martínez ◽  
Ricardo Hernández-Lazcano
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Personalized System ◽  
The Web

Online teaching and learning are an alternative paradigm to face-to-face education. It promotes the generation of knowledge through theoretical and methodological processes derived from the development of science and technology in the field of communication and information. With distance education, the teacher undertakes innovative strategies that promote meaningful learning. In this paradigm, the teacher as an educational subject is not excluded, on the contrary, it assumes a new role that transits towards the new culture of distance education based on the diversity of resources that the Web has. The most relevant challenges of this new paradigm are accessibility, personalized system, flexibility in study, and interactivity with better learning materials and resources.

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