scholarly journals EFL Teachers' Perceptions on the Potential of MOOCs for Lifelong Learning

Author(s):  
Francisco Javier Palacios-Hidalgo ◽  
Cristina A. Huertas-Abril ◽  
María Elena Gómez-Parra

Despite its numerous advantages, globalization, information society and the emergence of information and communication technologies (ICT) have caused quick changes in society, provoking the rapid obsolescence of knowledge and the appearance of new concepts. In this context, new professional demands for teachers are required to help students develop necessary competences for the 21st century. At this juncture, ICT, e-learning tools, and MOOCs have arisen as remarkable training resources for teacher lifelong learning with an undeniable potential; however, it seems relevant to study whether teachers agree in the usefulness of such tools. In this light, this article investigates and compares the perceptions of Spanish pre-service and in-service EFL teachers about ICT, e-learning and MOOCs, and the uses of these technologies. The results obtained allow the researchers to analyze whether the possibilities of these resources correspond to the real necessities of EFL teachers.

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 01067
Author(s):  
Diliara Iakovets ◽  
Yulia Kusnetsova ◽  
Rustem Zainutdinov

The authors of the article draw attention to the relevance of the use of e-learning tools to improve the quality of student preparation, as well as they consider the specifics of pedagogical communication within the framework of the information and educational environment. The language of education changes: there is a transition from written forms to audiovisual ones. In addition to traditional actors of the educational process (a teacher and a student), the third actor appears. It is learning tools that operate on the basis of information and communication technologies. The use of e-learning resources in the learning process allows to provide flexible forms of students’ interaction with a teacher and educational content; to organize interactive learning, follow-up and final assessment; to facilitate the management of the educational process for a teacher. The combination of in-class and online (extramural) forms of attendance is most effective. Also, it is necessary to include a cooperative learning approach in the e-learning model. The article describes the experience of using the virtual learning environment (Moodle) in organization of the educational process in a number of subjects (“Psychology of Lying”, “Ergonomics”, etc.) for the students of humanitarian and electrical engineering majors.


2011 ◽  
pp. 313-325
Author(s):  
Klaus Jantke ◽  
Christoph Igel ◽  
Roberta Sturm

Humans need assistance in learning. This is particularly true when learning is supported by modern information and communication technologies. Most current IT systems appear as more or less complex tools. The more ambitious the problems in the application domain are, the more complex are the tools. This is one of the key obstacles to a wider acceptance of technology enhanced learning approaches (e-learning, for short). In computer science, in general, and in e-learning, in particular, we do need a paradigmatic shift from tools of a growing complexity to intelligent assistants to the human user. Computerized assistants that are able to adapt to their human users’ needs and desires need some ability to learn. In e-learning, in particular, they need to learn about the learner and to build an internal model of the learner as a basis of adaptive system behavior. Steps toward assistance in e-learning are systematically illustrated by means of the authors’ e-learning projects and systems eBuT and DaMiT. These steps are summarized in some process model proposed to the e-learning community.


2007 ◽  
pp. 212-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Jantke ◽  
Christoph Igel ◽  
Roberta Sturm

Humans need assistance in learning. This is particularly true when learning is supported by modern information and communication technologies. Most current IT systems appear as more or less complex tools. The more ambitious the problems in the application domain are, the more complex are the tools. This is one of the key obstacles to a wider acceptance of technology enhanced learning approaches (e-learning, for short). In computer science, in general, and in e-learning, in particular, we do need a paradigmatic shift from tools of a growing complexity to intelligent assistants to the human user. Computerized assistants that are able to adapt to their human users’ needs and desires need some ability to learn. In e-learning, in particular, they need to learn about the learner and to build an internal model of the learner as a basis of adaptive system behavior. Steps toward assistance in e-learning are systematically illustrated by means of the authors’ e-learning projects and systems eBuT and DaMiT. These steps are summarized in some process model proposed to the e-learning community.


Author(s):  
Richard Blanchard ◽  
Sheryl Williams

Distance education is not new. Correspondence courses date back over 150 years. Advances in information and communication technologies, particularly the Internet, open up a host of possibilities to study at a distance, making use of the latest advances in e-learning tools. However, it must be stressed that e-learning has to focus on the learning pedagogy and not just the technology. This chapter examines the role of learning in e-learning by reviewing state-of-the-art developments and innovations to support distance learning students and academics. It identifies strategies for successful learning through the evaluation of student experiences and considers methods and practices that can be employed for delivering a successful learning programme.


Author(s):  
Thaís Tenório ◽  
Fabiana Aparecida Rodrigues ◽  
Juliana Alcova Silva ◽  
Marcos Cesar Cantini ◽  
Maria Alice Venturi ◽  
...  

A educação a distância contemporânea depende de tecnologias de informação e comunicação baseadas na internet. A partir delas, o educador conduz o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, promove a autonomia do aluno e estimula a colaboração entre cursistas. Assim, é interessante conhecer quais são as principais ferramentas usadas na educação a distância dentro e fora de ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem. Neste estudo de caso qualitativo, o objetivo foi identificar as ferramentas utilizadas, em cursos de formação continuada de professores, oferecidos por duas instituições brasileiras. O escopo teórico, ao realizar a pesquisa, foi conhecer as ferramentas usadas na atividade tutorial, em diferentes momentos de ensino-aprendizagem – interação, acompanhamento e avaliação. Para isso, as percepções de 88 tutores a distância foram obtidas por questionário on-line. O trabalho justifica-se pela necessidade contínua de fornecer ao leitor dados recentes sobre o emprego das tecnologias na educação a distância, o que possibilita reconhecer a evolução do uso delas. Diversas ferramentas, de dentro e fora do ambiente virtual, eram usadas pelos tutores em suas atividades. A interação entre tutor e cursista, tão importante nessa modalidade, em geral, ocorria por fórum ou mensagem. Para acompanhamento, notas e relatórios eram mais empregados. Já fórum e tarefas eram as principais tecnologias usadas na avaliação. Ao comparar os resultados obtidos com o de outros estudos, no âmbito da amostra pesquisada, notou-se uma evolução lenta no emprego das tecnologias baseadas na internet, talvez, pelos tutores priorizarem as ferramentas tradicionais existentes no ambiente virtual.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância. Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Tutor.AbstractE-learning depends on information and communication technologies based on internet. The educator can use them to lead the teachinglearning process, promote student autonomy and encourage collaboration. So, knowing what the main e-learning tools are used in and out of virtual learning environments is interesting. In this qualitative case study, the aim was to identify the tools utilized in teacher’s training courses offered by two Brazilian institutions. The research theoretical scope was to know the tools used in the tutorial activity in different teaching-learning moments – interaction, monitoring and evaluation. Perceptions of 88 tutors were obtained by on-line questionnaire. This work is justified by the continuous need to provide recent data on the use of technologies in e-learning, which makes it possible to recognize the evolution in their use. Several internal and external virtual environment tools were used by tutors in their activities. The interaction between tutor and student, very important in e-learning, takes place through forum or message. Marks and reports were usually employed to student monitoring. The most common evaluation tools were forum and tasks. Comparing the work’s results with other studies, in the sample’s scope, there was little evolution in the use of internet-based technologies, perhaps by tutors prioritizing the traditional tools existing in the virtual environment.Keywords: E-learning. Information and communication technologies. Tutor.


Author(s):  
Yevgeniy S. Nazarov

Based on the integrative interpretation of the Federal Law «On Education in the Russian Federation» and a number of positions of foreign and Russian scientists, this article comprehensively examines the essence of a simulated virtual educational environment. In the framework of the presented analysis, being a lecturer at a military university, the author actualises the problem from the standpoint of ensuring the qualitative growth of the potential of higher military education, where the formation of professional competency of future army offi cers via innovative technologies is deemed the key factor. The article emphasises that out of the existing educational media only the technosphere of e-learning is enshrined in the federal Law «On Education in the Russian Federation « (Article 16, Clause 1), i.e. the information presented in the databases and the infrastructure for its accumulation, storage and transmission, while the content and application methods along with the forms of e-learning are overlooked. In this regard, the article is focused on understanding the essence of a simulated virtual educational environment and learning tools in it. As a result of the analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that such environment is created not only with the help of information and communication technologies, but also with the intellect and imagination of a person, highlighting the duality of the essence of the virtual environment, its external and internal material and ideal manifestations.


Author(s):  
Nataliya SAMOYLENKO ◽  
Ludmila ZHARKO ◽  
Alexandra GEORGIADI ◽  
Maria SHEVCHENKO

The study identifies the peculiarities of e-learning in the transitional period in secondary vocational and higher education in self-isolation mode, caused by COVID-19. In this research, the authors aim to determine the capabilities of online learning tools and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) implemented in the academic process for all levels of Higher Education: Bachelors / Masters Degree Programs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-75
Author(s):  
Dewi Christa Kobis ◽  
Michel Farrel Tomatala

This study aims to find out whether ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) really helps EFL teachers in Kotamobagu to improve their students’ English ability. This study uses the teachers’ perceptions as the main sources to answer the research questions of this current study. It focuses on finding the EFL teachers’ knowledge level in implementing ICTs, the level of ICT implementation for educational purposes, and problems that teachers might face during ICT implementation in the classrooms. This study uses mixed method of quantitative and qualitative approach by using questionnaire and interview to gain the data. The findings show that in general, teachers have fair capability in using ICTs. They also have positive attitude towards ICT implementation where they claimed that ICTs are useful to improve students’ learning achievement. The teachers use ICTs for various reasons and at the last this study found that lack of ICT facilities has become the main problem that they often face.


Author(s):  
Mārtiņš Spridzāns

The potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is playing increasing role in various pedagogical contexts. The necessity to integrate technologies in learning enhances educators’ digital competences is constantly highlighted in education policy documents European Union and national strategic documents and recommendations. Following the advance of digital technologies, the State Border Guard College of Latvia is constantly looking after innovations in ICT and education contexts. Since 2011 Specialized English language e-learning course for border guards is being implemented, other professional e-learning courses are being systematically introduced, currently 8 specialised qualification courses are available, on average 300 border guards graduate e-learning courses annually. Having in mind the continuous advancement of ICT in education contexts as well as the strategic approach of the State Border Guard College to continue the development of e-learning systems author of this article intends to describe the system of e-learning used in border guards’ training, explore and summarize the theory and best practices on using ICT in pedagogical context, educators’ roles in development and implementation of e-learning courses.


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