A Measurement Model for Collaborative Online Learning in Postgraduate Engineering Management Studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Leonidas Efthymiou ◽  
Alex Zarifis ◽  
Yianna Orphanidou
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
World War Ii ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Critical Success

Although the approach of social constructivism is not new (its origins are dated back to the pre-World War II era), it can be used along with novel learning strategies to facilitate quality online learning. The progress of technology, learning platforms and digital resources, together with certain social constructivism techniques, enable engineering practitioners to study in postgraduate management programs that replicate face-to-face environments. In this chapter, the authors introduce certain metrics (objectives, critical success factors, key performance indicators, and targets) along with a handful of constructivism techniques, namely, ‘peer interaction', ‘forum activities', ‘learning by doing', and ‘systematic feedback'. Linking the constructs of social constructivism with quantification enables us to develop a rational model of performance measurement, serving as a navigation instrument for instructors, instructional designers, and learners.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of E-Learning Implementation During Covid-19 Pandemic in Elementary School

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 933
Author(s):  
Siti Masfuah ◽  
Fina Fakhriyah ◽  
Muhammad Malik Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Internet Connections

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of online learning at SD 3 Wergu Wetan. This evaluative research uses the Stake model from the planning, implementation stages, and which is then linked to the online learning implementation guide from the Ministry of Education and Culture. Subjects were taken purposively consisting of principals, teachers, and students, as well as parents as measured by interviews, documentation, and observation. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results showed that in planning, the teacher emphasized the achievement of the main indicators, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, using student worksheets. The implementation aspect, learning process uses WhatsApp, YouTube, and study groups. Parents and internet connections are critical success factors for online learning. Teachers need the training to create their own media. In the output aspect, the average score of students is good but students' abilities are not in accordance with the results achieved because the exam is done at home so that an online assessment is needed that students can do independently. Implementation of online learning has been going quite well and is included in the B category.

scholarly journals MEASUREMENT MODEL OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Alia Abdullah Saleh ◽  
Siti Norsazlina Haron ◽  
Nur Azfahani Ahmad ◽  
Nor Eeda Ali
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
The University

The increasing number of staff and students in Malaysian universities has led to consume energy excessively. The activities of the university's management to reduce the energy expenditure is critical, where critical success factors (CSFs) are the few issues that must be addressed as well as to ensure  the accomplishment of an organisation. Unfortunately, most Malaysian universities are lagging in determining the relationship of identifying CSFs for EM with KPIs towards a sustainable university. Therefore, this research focuses on critical success factors (CSFs) for energy management (EM) towards Malaysian sustainable university. This inquiry is broadened by taking a conceptual measurement model using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The assessment demonstrates that the construct of CSFs for EM which comprises of ‘Top Management Provision’, ‘Commitment from EM Team’, ‘Planned Maintenance Management’, ‘Consciousness’ and ‘Good Relationship among Stakeholders’ were maintained and some of the indicators relate to this construct were expelled. In conclusion, the findings obtained can assist the decision maker in the university to identify the areas that need improvement in order to increase the performance of EM. This study is very beneficial to all universities, especially universities in Malaysia which practice EM. The existing guidelines also can be improved so as to be more effective and able to be applied to all universities in Malaysia.

APPLIED CLUSTERING ANALYSIS FOR GROUPING BEHAVIOUR OF E-LEARNING USAGE BASED ON MEANINGFUL LEARNING CHARACTERISTICS

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Octaviani ◽  
Mohd Shahizan Othman ◽  
Norazah Yusof ◽  
Andri Pranolo
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Cluster Method ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Cluster Group ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
E Learning

One of the critical success factors of e-learning is positive interest of students towards e-learning. The majority of activities of current e-learning usage are viewing and downloading. These activities are not meaningful with regard to enhancing learning quality. Due to that, the aim of this paper is to analyze students’ usage based on meaningful learning characteristics by clustering students’ activities and actions during online learning. We first define meaningful learning characteristics (as those which are active, authentic, cooperative, collaborative, and intentional) and associate these with e-learning activities and actions. Then, we analyze the students’ e-learning usage and define the cluster of student’s meaningful characteristics by using the K-Means cluster method. A case study has been conducted based on the e-learning log files of 37 students on Computational Intelligence Course at the Software Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The result of this clustering enables us to determine the students with high ratings on these meaningful activities and actions during online learning. We found out that students with high hits on add, update, and edit are included in the high cluster group. On the contrary, students with high hits on the view actions for all e-learning activities are included in the low cluster group. This result may assist instructors while preparing the strategy of computer usage for education, in terms of providing a greater variety of learning activities, which is applicable for any courses. 

Authentic Learning in Online Courses

2012 ◽  
pp. 82-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deb Gearhart
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Online Course Design ◽  
Design Students

The purpose of this chapter is to describe authentic learning, review the literature pertaining to authentic learning, discuss the benefits for online learning, and provide a model for the use of authentic learning in online course design. Students comment they are motivated by solving real-world problems and often express a preference for doing rather than listening. At the same time, most educators consider learning by doing the most effective way to teach (Lombardi, 2007). The chapter will be beneficial to instructors and instructional designers alike.

An Improved Measurement Model for Internal Integration

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abirami Radhakrishnan ◽  
Sheela Thiruvadi ◽  
Dessa David
Keyword(s):  
Operations Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Information Systems Management ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Internal Integration

One of the critical success factors in supply chain management is Internal Integration within the firms. In this study the authors have examined this construct in greater depth and have developed an improved measurement model grounded in systems and contingency theories. The authors have validated the model by conducting a large scale empirical study and by collecting data from 154 buyer-supplier dyads. The authors have established the construct validity by using refined Confirmatory Factor Analysis Multi-Trait Multi-Method Approach. The authors have used multiple perspectives from fields such as operations management, information systems management, and inter-organizational relationship management to present a richer construct.

Critical success factors of quality management practices among SMEs in the food processing industry in Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayati Habibah Abdul Talib ◽  
Khairul Anuar Mohd Ali ◽  
Fazli Idris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Food Processing Industry ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Management Practices ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to identify and validate a measurement model for assessing the quality management practices among small and medium-sized enterprises, specifically for the food processing industry in developing countries such as Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was initially conducted among SMEs using a questionnaire mailed to the managing director of companies selected from the SMECorp directory. A total of 207 respondents from SMEs were used for further analysis. Two steps of analysis were undertaken to validate the measurement model of critical success factors: principal component analysis and confirmatory analysis. Findings – Eight critical success factors of quality management practices are proposed for assessing quality management practices among SMEs in the food processing industry in Malaysia. A measurement model was then developed. PCA with Varimax rotation revealed 13 components, eight of which were retained for further analysis. First- and second-order CFAs identified the CSF measurement model along with the goodness-of-fit index. Thus, the findings also reveal the status of quality management practices among food processing SMEs in Malaysia. Research limitations/implications – This paper is to evaluate only the CSFs; therefore, further work is needed to evaluate the relationship between CSFs and organisational performance of SMEs in the food processing industry in Malaysia. Originality/value – There are various papers regarding the assessment of quality management, especially on TQM practices in various industries. However, few assessments of the critical success factors of quality management practices of SMEs in the food processing industry, especially in developing countries like Malaysia, have been found to date. The findings of this paper will help the industry to identify its current quality management practice to focus on improving its performance.

Got the Results, Now What Do You Do?

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Heese
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Culture Transformation ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Air Navigation Services ◽  
Navigation Service

Members of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation have committed themselves to measure and improve safety culture within their organizations by 2013 ( CANSO, 2010 ). This paper attempts to offer support to air navigation service providers that have already implemented a standardized safety culture survey approach, in the process of transforming their safety culture based on existing survey results. First, an overview of the state of the art with respect to safety culture is presented. Then the application of the CANSO safety culture model from theory into practice is demonstrated based on four selected case studies. Finally, a summary of practical examples for driving safety culture change is provided, and critical success factors supporting the safety culture transformation process are discussed.

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