The Application of Mobile Technology in E-Learning and Online Education Environments

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wen Tsai ◽  
Pei-Di Shen ◽  
Yi-Chun Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Future Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Research ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

In this paper, the authors reviewed the empirical mobile technology (MT) studies, and those focused on adopting and designing MT for students’ learning, published in SSCI journals from 2003 to 2012. It is found that the number of articles has significantly increased, particularly after 2008. Among the 74 published papers, most of them were conducted in higher education, as well as on computing domain. Furthermore, the quantitative research method was used more in MT and e-learning research. The findings in this study may provide potential direction and help policymakers in governments and researchers in professional organizations to allocate the necessary resources and prepare for supporting future research and applications of MT.

The Application of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) in e-Learning and Online Education Environments

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wen Tsai ◽  
Pei-Di Shen ◽  
Yi-Chun Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Research

In this paper, the authors reviewed the empirical studies on social networking sites (SNSs), especially those focused on adopting SNSs for students’ learning, published in SSCI journals from 2004 to 2013. It was found that the number of articles has significantly increased, particularly after 2009. Among the 76 published papers, most studies were conducted in higher education, as well as in education domain. Furthermore, the qualitative research method was used more in SNSs and e-learning research. The findings in this study may provide reference and directions for future research, and help teachers to consider using SNSs in their online courses.

AFGHAN STUDENTS’ PURPOSES OF USING FACEBOOK AT MIRWAIS KHAN NIKA ZABUL INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ZABUL, AFGHANISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Abdul Nafi Himat ◽  
Habib Rahman Nazari
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
The Social ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

The aim of this study is to investigate the students’ purposes of using Facebook at Mirwais Khan Nika Zabul Institute of Higher Education, Qalat, Zabul province, Afghanistan. In this research, the quantitative research method was employed, and the data was collected from 115 students through a designed questionnaire. In addition, the respondents were selected through random sample. Additionally, the data was analyzed by implementing IBM 24 version of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and found out the frequency and percentage of the items as well reported in a table. Moreover, the findings of this research reveal that learners use Facebook for several goals such as for socializing in order to be socialized in a society, getting social information, read news and for educational purposes, but they did not practice Facebook for the aims to pass their time, and share photos with their friends on the Facebook.  JEL Classification Codes: A19, B10, B25, C10, C53

The Application of Augmented Reality in Online Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wen Tsai ◽  
Pei-Di Shen ◽  
Ya-Ting Fan
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Computer Science Courses ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

In this paper, the authors reviewed the empirical augmented reality (AR) and online education studies, and those focused on designing or development of AR to help students learn, published in SSCI, SCI-EXPANDED, and A&HCI journals from 2003 to 2012. The authors in this study found that the number of AR and online education studies has significantly increased since 2009. Based on this review, it is found that contributors from Spain, Romania, Taiwan, and Germany had the most publications on AR and online education during 2003 to 2012. Moreover, the analysis of these selected papers reveals that most empirical AR and online education studies were conducted at universities, as well as in computer science courses. Furthermore, the quantitative research method was used more in the reviewed papers. The findings and analysis from this review may provide potential directions and insights for future AR and online education research.

E-learning adoption in higher education: A review

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692110082
Author(s):  
Maria Ijaz Baig ◽  
Liyana Shuib ◽  
Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions

In recent years, e-learning has become pivotal in higher education sectors. Researchers are correlating novel approaches with e-learning to facilitate education. However, despite the increase in e-learning research, there is still a lack of comprehensive literature analysis of e-learning in the higher education sector. Thus, this study aims to conduct a systematic literature review of the literature on e-learning in higher education. This study classifies the selected studies according to the focus of the study, utilizes a theoretical model and framework, and research methods. Also, it presents limitations and future research directions of e-learning in the higher education sector. A systematic approach is conducted, and a total of 47 relevant articles published between the year 2011 and 2019 were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings on selected studies focus on the adoption, acceptance, readiness, and user insight, as well as e-learning expansion and challenges in the higher education sector. This study also classified theoretical models and frameworks based on their usage in the pre-adoption, adoption, and post-adoption stages. The findings revealed that most of the theoretical models and frameworks were used at the post-adoption stage. Nevertheless, this study revealed that most of the current studies in this domain were conducted using a quantitative research approach. Finally, this study highlighted limitations and presented possible future research directions as a guide for further enhancement in e-learning and higher education studies.

scholarly journals Assuring Quality in E-Learning Course Design: The Roadmap

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Vlachopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
E Learning

<p class="3">Quality Assurance (QA) concepts and applications in Higher Education (HE) emerge from evolving meanings related to HE’s dynamic relationship with social, economic, cultural, and technological developments.  The latter has been redefined by the growth spurred by the forms distance and online education acquired during the last decades.  Creating a roadmap with clearly articulated meanings of quality and consistent key actions fills a need for the involved communities to reground the research, policy-making, and the related discourse.  Our current work consists of a thorough meta-analysis on all available research in every identified pertinent field. It is a qualitative review of the concepts, definitions, and approaches about quality in general, but also specifically, in e-learning in HE, as they have globally appeared in peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and web pages.  As we left no stone unturned in enquiring regarding the meanings, uses, evolution, and applicability of the revealed variables it is our hope that the roadmap we provide here will guide future research and support policy-making in the field. The present study is part of the research project<em> e-learning Quality Assurance Design Standards in Higher Education</em> (e-QADeSHE), which was funded by Laureate International Universities as the winning research project for the <em>International David Wilson Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning</em> (2015 edition).</p>

The Impact of Attending and Participating in Translation Conferences on Translation Education: A Quantitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Fayyad Amin Odeh
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Impact

This piece of research was specifically carried out in the field of translation pedagogy. It aims to measure the impact of attending and participating in translation conferences on translation education as perceived by a random sample of thirty-three translation instructors working at several universities in different countries. To this end, quantitative research method was employed in the study to yield answers to a couple of research questions. On this, the instructors were reached online to participate in responding to a researcher-made questionnaire of 18 - closed items. An SPSS analysis (version 24) was used to interpret the data elicited from the aforementioned research instrument. Having the data processed, the findings revealed that attending and participating in translation conferences is to be considered a major source for university translation programs to develop the implementation of translation didactics and pedagogies. Moreover, positive attitudes were developed in the study towards the practicality of integrating what could be seen innovative of translation conferences proceedings into translation education at the tertiary level. In the light of the study's findings, the researcher presents a number of pedagogical implications that would be taken into consideration to overhaul the existing university translation programs. Finally, a glance at some practical ideas is made for future research to explore new horizons in translation education in various teaching contexts.

scholarly journals Tourism Preferences Towards Blendung Beach and Nyamplungsari Beach in Pemalang Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 452-460
Author(s):  
Sevilla Inta Cahayani
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Beach Tourism ◽  
Tourism Attractions ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

This study aims to determine and analyze how are tourists' preferences towards Blendung Beach and Nyamplungsari Beach attractions in Pemalang Regency by analyzing the characteristics of tourists and the factors that influence tourist interest in Blendung Beach tourism attractions and Nyamplungsari Beach so that the number of tourist visits can increase and be able to compete with other tourist objects. The research method used is quantitative research method with a sample of 100 respondents and using the preference values used are very good (4.6-5.0), good (3.6-4.5), good enough (2.6-3 , 5), less good (1.6-2.5) and not good (1.0-1.5). The results showed that tourist preferences towards both tourism objects Blendung Beach and Nyamplungsari Beach were in accordance classified as good enough, but also there were still indicators in the unfavorable and bad categories. Therefore there is a need efforts to improve tourist ratings and preferences so that it is expected to be able to encourage the increase  in the number of tourist visits. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis bagaimana preferensi wisatawan terhadap objek wisata Pantai Blendung dan Pantai Nyamplungsari di Kabupaten Pemalang dengan menganalisis karakteristik wisatawan dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat wisatawan di objek wisata Pantai Blendung dan Pantai Nyamplungsari sehingga jumlah kunjungan wisatawan dapat meningkat dan dapat bersaing dengan objek wisata lainnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan sampel 100 responden dan menggunakan nilai preferensi yang digunakan sangat baik (4,6-5,0), baik (3,6-4,5), cukup baik (2,6-3, 5), kurang baik (1,6 -2.5) dan tidak bagus (1.0-1.5). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa preferensi wisatawan terhadap kedua obyek wisata Pantai Blendung dan Pantai Nyamplungsari itu sesuai diklasifikasikan cukup baik, tetapi juga masih ada indikator dalam kategori tidak menguntungkan dan buruk. Oleh karena itu diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan peringkat dan preferensi wisatawan sehingga diharapkan dapat mendorong peningkatan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan.

scholarly journals Pengaruh literasi ekonomi dan literasi keuangan terhadap sikap tentang gaya hidup hedonis mahasiswa aktivis UKM organisasi pecinta musik (OPUS) 275 Universitas Negeri Malang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 746-752
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayah ◽  
Wahjoedi Wahjoedi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Economic Literacy ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Simultaneous Influence ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

Abstract Research has been carried out on the effect of economic literacy and financial literacy on attitudes about hedonic lifestyles. This study aims to determine whether there is a partial or simultaneous influence of economic literacy and financial literacy on attitudes about hedonic lifestyles. This study uses a quantitative research method that is explanatory by explaining the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results showed that there was no significant and significant effect between economic literacy and financial literacy on attitudes about life partially, but there was a significant and significant effect of economic literacy and financial literacy on attitudes about hedonic lifestyles simultaneously. Abstrak Telah dilakukan penelitian mengenai pengaruh literasi ekonomi dan literasi keuangan terhadap sikap tentang gaya hidup hedonis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh secara parsial maupun simultan literasi ekonomi dan literasi keuangan terhadap sikap tentang gaya hidup hedonis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif yang bersifat eksplanasi dengan menjelaskan pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terdapat pengaruh dan signifikan antara literasi ekonomi dan literasi keuangan terhadap sikap tentang gaya hidup secara parsial, namun terdapat pengaruh dan signifikan literasi ekonomi dan literasi keuangan terhadap sikap tentang gaya hidup hedonis secara simultan.

scholarly journals Prediction of the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-219
Author(s):  
Ferahim Yesilyurt ◽  
Nihan Solpuk Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Correlation Model ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

There are many different debates regarding the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction. In consequence, in this research, it is aimed to reveal the variables that predict the time spent on Instagram by university students. The research is done in accordance with the causal and correlation model by using a quantitative research method. The results of the research are predicted by the time spent on Instagram, gender, age and social media addiction. Time spent on Instagram differentiates in accordance with the level of social media addiction (Sig = 0.00, p < 0.05) but does not differentiate by life satisfaction (Sig = 0.06, p > 0.05). As social media addiction increases, life satisfaction decreases  (r = −0.19). Women spent 0.42 times more time, and the women at the age of 21–22 years spent 0.38 times more time on Instagram. Keywords: Instagram, life satisfaction, social media, addiction.

scholarly journals Quality Improvement Practices and Compliance Performance of Selected Malaysian SMIs: Recommendations for the Trainers

2019 ◽  
pp. 104`-109
Author(s):  
Faizah Abd Majid ◽  
Muhamad Kamal Sabran
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Product Certification ◽  
Soft Factors ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

The study investigated the Quality Improvement Practices (QIP) of selected small medium industries (SMIs hereafter) namely the E&E manufacturers in Malaysia. The objectives of this study are to investigate the influence of the quality improvement practices (QIP) among Malaysian E&E manufacturers on their compliance performance. The quality improvement level of twelve QIP; seven soft factors and five hard factors, were determined in the study. Later, the improvement level of the QIP was compared according to the manufacturers’ size, ownership, length of operation, and ISO status. A quantitative research method, which involved the distribution of a set of questionnaires, was used in the study. Another important aspect of the research is to identify relevant soft and hard factors that need emphasis in future trainings by the QIP trainers. As the sole assessor of Product Certification compliance for the manufacturers in Malaysia, SIRIM QAS has the data on the Malaysian manufacturers’ compliance performances. Based on the data, it can be concluded that Malaysian SMIs are still struggling in implementing quality improvement practices. The data has yielded interesting findings related to the identified soft and hard factors that need further emphasis in future trainings. The findings provided recommendations for future trainers of QIP.

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