Challenges in the Application of Educational Escape Rooms in the Brazilian Context

2022 ◽  
pp. 423-441
Author(s):  
Marta Ferreira Dias ◽  
Marlene Amorim ◽  
Fernando Silvio Cavalcante Pimentel ◽  
Jessica Reuter ◽  
Renato Encarnação

Game-based learning (GBL) has been gaining ground and notoriety in formal education environments. However, the educational escape room (EER) is still a relatively new approach, and in some countries, their utilization finds more barriers among the higher education setting. In this sense, to spread and facilitate their adoption, it is important to identify which are the competences and attitudes necessary for educators to facilitate EERs. Starting from this knowledge, it becomes easier proposing actions for the development, the dissemination, and the sustainable practice of these activities. This study applied questionnaires applied to Brazilian higher education teacher users of EER in the classroom. The results highlight the importance of the institutional support, as they will feel more confident so that the implementation of this methodology occurs in a gradual way and with purpose in educational institutions. The conclusions are valuable to both educators and decision makers in education in order to give more information to the best practices and implementation of EER.

2022 ◽  
pp. 533-553
Author(s):  
Jessica Reuter ◽  
Marta Ferreira Dias ◽  
Marlene Amorim ◽  
Mara Madaleno ◽  
Claúdia Veloso

Innovative educational methods such as gamification are gaining ground in more formal environments and have great potential to improve learning in education. However, the implementation of this strategy in the classroom is assumed to be a complex practice for beginners and requires the development of new competencies by educators. This chapter aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge about the main competencies needed for educators to perform as facilitators of educational games. The study was developed through critical literature review, interviews, and questionnaires. The outcome is the development of a framework of competencies of an educator willing to use game-based learning. The study highlights the importance of institutional support to boost the development of pedagogical, technological, and social skills among educators. The conclusions of the chapter are valuable for educators aiming to adopt game-based learning and to higher education decision makers committed to expanding innovative learning contexts on their institutions.


Author(s):  
Anna Kasimati ◽  
Sofia Mysirlaki ◽  
Hara Bouta ◽  
Fotini Paraskeva

The rise of mobile broadband devices and services has significantly changed the role of mobile devices in people's daily lives by enabling the provision of innovative applications and services anywhere, anytime. Despite the fact that new ideas and innovation mainly occur within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the adoption of mobile and ubiquitous technologies by HEIs is still in its early stages. This chapter attempts to provide a framework to support Higher Education Institutions towards implementing mobile and ubiquitous, game-based learning activities. Aligned with the objective of this book, this chapter presents some examples and best practices of implementing this framework towards achieving the learning goals of future professionals in the fields of electronic and ubiquitous commerce.


2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
K.K. Zhampeissova ◽  
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B.А. Kiyassova ◽  
A.S. Kosshygulova ◽  
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...  

The article reveals the requirements for a modern specialist, who should be characterized by the properties and qualities of adaptive leadership. The reasons are noted for the improper formation of this phenomenon of future specialists in higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan. As one of the most important, it is considered - the unavailability of a higher education teacher to carry out activities to educate future specialists of the properties and qualities of adaptive leadership. Attention is drawn to the fact that the development of adaptive leadership qualities in the context of the traditional informational subject (linear) training system is impossible. Attention is focused on the fact that, in the conditions of the challenges of the XXI century, being an adaptive leader is the norm for a modern specialist. The author reveals the role and significance of the synergetic approach in the formation of adaptive leadership among students.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S7) ◽  
pp. 2241-2247

Internationalizing higher education has long been on the agenda of most countries. The purpose of internationalization is to improve the quality and relevance of international standards. Given today’s interrelated and interdependent world, internationalization has proven to be a useful tool for higher educational institutions to benchmarking and improve innovative solutions for continuous challenges. Thus, higher education institutions need to strengthen their quality through its primary functions to reach a certain level of internationalization. This paper highlighted the most common practices of internationalization of higher education at the national and sector, institutional and faculty, and individual levels. With a view in identifying approaches and best practices in Malaysia, it is critically reviewed the relevant approaches to internationalization that are covered in the scholarly literature review from the past few decades. The review has revealed the chronology of international education – internationalization from the past until this century and its meaning that carries the concept of internationalization of higher education. The review also identified the approaches to internationalization which are the activity and process approach where has been applied in the internationalization of higher education stratification level. Therefore, this paper will catalyse the change in the understanding of the world that strongly focuses on internationalizing the higher institutions


2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
K.K. Zhampeissova ◽  
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B. Kiyassova ◽  
A.S. Kosshygulova ◽  
◽  
...  

The article reveals the requirements for a modern specialist, who should be characterized by the properties and qualities of adaptive leadership. The reasons are noted for the improper formation of this phenomenon of future specialists in higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan. As one of the most important, it is considered - the unavailability of a higher education teacher to carry out activities to educate future specialists of the properties and qualities of adaptive leadership. Attention is drawn to the fact that the development of adaptive leadership qualities in the context of the traditional informational subject (linear) training system is impossible. Attention is focused on the fact that, in the conditions of the challenges of the XXI century, being an adaptive leader is the norm for a modern specialist. The author reveals the role and significance of the synergetic approach in the formation of adaptive leadership among students.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Alvin Kris B. Alic ◽  
Joel M. Bual

History is essential in the curriculum. The Readings in Philippine History (RPH) syllabus and instruction should be advanced. However, curricular changes and the pandemic affected the instruction. Thus, this study reviewed the course specification and syllabus of RPH among higher educational institutions in Kabankalan City, Philippines. Anchored on the CHED recommended syllabus in RPH, the study reviewed the course and determined the areas for improvement. Likewise, it identified the best practices and challenges. Using a descriptive design and employing purposive and stratified sampling, 269 external reviewers, teachers, and students reviewed the study. The mean, frequency count, rank, and percentage distribution were employed in data analysis. Generally, the course adheres to the standard. However, the main issue is students' learning readiness and the misalignment of teachers' specialization. Thus, a strong foundation on Philippine History among the students is necessary to ensure quality. Also, the retention of qualified teachers is essential in advancing the instruction.


2022 ◽  
pp. 138-163
Author(s):  
Sunitha Abhay Jain ◽  
Nilofer Hussaini ◽  
Sunil John ◽  
Daisy Alexander ◽  
Bidisha Sarkar

The technological developments and innovations have thrown open many challenges in the field of higher education. We are growing up in a society of digital natives who are exposed to the digital environment from their birth. Of late, the focus has shifted from traditional teaching methods to finding innovative ways and means to engage the students. Competence building instead of rote learning is the need of the hour. In order to prepare the students to face the challenges of the real world and make them future ready, it is important for higher educational institutions to focus on imparting to learners 21st century skill sets such as creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking, amongst others. Game-based learning is gaining momentum and is becoming a popular pedagogical tool as it is learner-centric and fosters creativity.


Gamification ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 1015-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kasimati ◽  
Sofia Mysirlaki ◽  
Hara Bouta ◽  
Fotini Paraskeva

The rise of mobile broadband devices and services has significantly changed the role of mobile devices in people's daily lives by enabling the provision of innovative applications and services anywhere, anytime. Despite the fact that new ideas and innovation mainly occur within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the adoption of mobile and ubiquitous technologies by HEIs is still in its early stages. This chapter attempts to provide a framework to support Higher Education Institutions towards implementing mobile and ubiquitous, game-based learning activities. Aligned with the objective of this book, this chapter presents some examples and best practices of implementing this framework towards achieving the learning goals of future professionals in the fields of electronic and ubiquitous commerce.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-66
Author(s):  
Izabela Cytlak

Purpose – To identify the main challenges experienced at local Higher Educational Institutions by students while studying online during the pandemic. The research will find out the difficulties faced, and detect the areas to improve in further implementation of distance education in the country. Motivation - Only about 11% of applicants have been accepted to High Educational Institutions in Uzbekistan for the last two years. The integration and development of distance learning will create opportunities for more young and middle-aged people who do not have enough resources to study in a traditional way. Due to the pandemic, all the educational institutions had to transfer into the online teaching system. This unexpected situation made both teachers and students of Uzbekistan face the challenges. At the same time, it created an opportunity to experience remote teaching and learning, which can become a groundwork on approval and application of distance education in Uzbekistan. Design/Methodology/Approach – Quantitative type of research was implemented. The questionnaire was designed and the students who experienced remote learning during the pandemic at least for one semester were invited to participate. Implications – The results of the research can be implied to develop educational policy in the Higher Education system of Uzbekistan. The outcomes of surveys were analyzed to understand how the findings can be implemented in the Higher Education of Uzbekistan. Moreover, the conclusions of the research may constitute recommendations for decision-makers in the field of higher education (rectors and dean's authorities of universities).


Author(s):  
Mohamed Alnejem ◽  
Mazen Samman

Based on the principle of activating the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) and their participation in post-crisis reconstruction in Aleppo city, and in response to the recent recommendations of the quality assurance conferences in higher education institutions in terms of adding the third mission of universities which is known as Community Responsibilities (CR), (1.Education, 2.Outputs), which recommends that universities should take their role and assume their responsibilities in providing jobs and community development. Accordingly, the problem lies in the insufficient response of higher education institutions to the needs of current and future communities in various fields for the post-crisis period in the city of Aleppo, and the need to clarify the social responsibility of all concerned bodies, especially, higher education institutions, which require a more effective role for educational institutions in partnership with the local community, through the experience of Ebla private university (EPU) in the reconstruction of Aleppo City. In this frame, Ebla Private University started implementing the strategy of contributing Aleppo reconstruction in the programs that offered by EPU (pharmacy, business administration, informatics, architecture). Focusing was on architecture department as the main concern of the reconstruction process, covering various aspects of the department's educational process (study plans, theoretical research, practical projects, field trips, workshops, graduation projects, specialized seminars....), where EPU contributed to reconstruction in accordance with these axes in varying degrees from 2016 to 2019. By comparing Participation of EPU in reconstruction of different axes before and after the implementation of the reconstruction strategy, we found a remarkable development in an ascending that reflects strong vision of EPU and especially in architecture department to move forward in this way. And showed a clear impact on the various stakeholders involved in the educational process and reconstruction (Students, faculty, decision makers, government institutions, local authorities, municipalities, donors. (.... Finally, a series of results were presented which summarizes the experience of EPU in the studied period, and evaluate it negatively and positively, and put a set of recommendations to the concerned authorities, which is necessary before the start of reconstruction, In the context of emphasizing  on the community responsibility of HEIs in partnership with government agencies and other educational institutions working in this field in order to unite efforts and expertise exchange and providing qualified engineers and specialists who will have the main role in implementation of future reconstruction strategies, that linking all stages of reconstruction and various sectors, in parallel with sustainable development, that will help decision-makers and stakeholders to avoid mistakes before, during and after the reconstruction process, this experience will be as practical example and lessons learned, that can be generalized to similar cases at the local, regional or international level in accordance with the specificity of each case


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