Improved Methods for Intelligent Learning Environment Architecture: A Case Study of Technological Frame

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 3484-3489
Author(s):  
S. W. Tien ◽  
Yun Tien Ma ◽  
Pei Yu Hsieh ◽  
Ying Lu Yen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Card Sorting ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Intelligent Learning Environment ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Technological Frame ◽  
Improved Methods

The higher education of Taiwan in the last decade has experienced the new wave of rapidly developing intelligent learning environment for providing all users of educational and learning purposes. This study observes that the developed environment provided by intelligent learning technologies brings about the superior functionality and efficiency of message transformation. However, through an observation on H University during the 1996-2012 years, the adoption of intelligent learning environment can not satisfy users’ needs regarding environment architecture. Brown (1998) adopts the technology viewpoint to learning participation; otherwise it would reduce learning efforts and exhaust mental power. In addition, Russell (1999) proposes that the use of too much information technology would not improve learning effectiveness since educational field’s perception and behavior do not always meet the needs of users. This study finds that Orlikowski and Gash (1994)’s technological frame will be different due to various purposes of application of leaders and pioneers. Technological frame is a human made product of society. Therefore, this study suggests that technological frame can be used as the analysis tool for intelligent learning environment architecture. The propositions are three proposed, the main aim is to seek improved methods for the existing intelligent learning environment using case study methodology. The focus groups are utilized as research samples to establish the intelligent learning environment framework. By using the card sorting to establish intelligent learning environmental framework, the study attempts to explore the gap between intelligent learning environmental framework and user needs. Based on the theory of technological frame by Orlikowski and Gash (1994) to analyze the frame, this study proposes the recommendations as advanced references for improving intelligent learning environment framework.

Κατασκευή εκπαιδευτικού, διαδραστικού, ψηφιακού περιβάλλοντος συνεργατικής αφήγησης πολλαπλών αναπαραστάσεων

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Παναγιώτης Ψώμος
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Intelligent Learning Environment ◽  
Embedded Case Study

Η αφήγηση αποτελεί την ραχοκοκαλιά της ανθρώπινης επικοινωνίας. Σε όλη την ιστορία της ανθρωπότητας γνώση για οποιοδήποτε αντικείμενο μεταδίδεται μέσω ιστοριών, ενώ σύνθετες έννοιες ή πληροφορίες γίνονται ευκολότερα κατανοητές μέσω της χρήσης τους. Τελευταία, ωστόσο, η αφήγηση έχει εμπλουτιστεί με τη συνέργεια των τεχνολογικών εξελίξεων δίνοντάς της μια νέα διάσταση, την ψηφιακή αφήγηση. Η ψηφιακή αφήγηση αποτελεί ισχυρό παιδαγωγικό εργαλείο για την τάξη του 21ου αιώνα αποτελώντας τεκμηριωμένα παράγοντα κλειδί στην εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία. Παρά το ότι μεγάλος αριθμός ερευνών εστιάζει στο σχεδιασμό και στη χρήση λογισμικών ψηφιακής αφήγησης, μοντέλα παιδαγωγικής αξιολόγησης και σχεδίασης λογισμικών ψηφιακής αφήγησης έως τώρα δεν έχουν αναφερθεί. Επιπλέον, λογισμικά εκπαιδευτικής ψηφιακής αφήγησης που πληρούν βασικές παιδαγωγικές προδιαγραφές σύμφωνα με τις σύγχρονες θεωρίες μάθησης και στοχεύουν στη διάγνωση και στο ξεπέρασμα των παρανοήσεων των μαθητών έως σήμερα δεν έχουν αναφερθεί από ερευνητές. Στο πλαίσιο του ερευνητικού πεδίου της Τεχνολογικά Υποστηριζόμενης Μάθησης μέσω Εκπαιδευτικών Ψηφιακών Αφηγήσεων, o σκοπός της παρούσας διδακτορικής διατριβής είναι τριπλός: (α) η δημιουργία ενός μοντέλου παιδαγωγικής αξιολόγησης εκπαιδευτικών λογισμικών ψηφιακής αφήγησης που θα περιλαμβάνει τα πλέον ουσιώδη παιδαγωγικά χαρακτηριστικά που πρέπει να έχει ένα εκπαιδευτικό λογισμικό ψηφιακής αφήγησης σύμφωνα με τις σύγχρονες προσεγγίσεις για τη γνώση και τη μάθηση, (β) η σχεδίαση και υλοποίηση ενός εκπαιδευτικού λογισμικού ψηφιακής αφήγησης που αφ ενός μεν θα καλύπτει όλες τις παιδαγωγικές διαστάσεις του μοντέλου αξιολόγησης εκπαιδευτικών λογισμικών ψηφιακών αφηγήσεων που προαναφέρθηκε με την μεγαλύτερη δυνατή πληρότητα και αφ ετέρου θα βοηθάει τους μαθητές στο ξεπέρασμα των παρανοήσεων που εντοπίστηκαν ότι έχουν, μέσω της δημιουργίας αλλά και παρακολούθησης εκπαιδευτικών ψηφιακών ιστοριών με θέμα τις έννοιες στις οποίες διαγνώστηκε ότι υπάρχουν παρανοήσεις μέσω των προσαρμοστικών λειτουργιών του λογισμικού, και (γ) η πιλοτική και διαμορφωτική αξιολόγηση του εκπαιδευτικού λογισμικού ψηφιακής αφήγησης από μαθητές και εκπαιδευτικούς με βάση το μοντέλο αξιολόγησης ψηφιακών αφηγήσεων που προαναφέρθηκε. Για την επίτευξη του σκοπού αυτού: (α) δημιουργήθηκε το μοντέλο αξιολόγησης εκπαιδευτικών λογισμικών ψηφιακής αφήγησης “Παιδαγωγικό Αστέρι Αξιολόγησης Ψηφιακής Αφήγησης” το οποίο περιλαμβάνει 16 παιδαγωγικές διαστάσεις, (β) σχεδιάστηκε και υλοποιήθηκε το εκπαιδευτικό περιβάλλον ψηφιακής αφήγησης S.M.I.L.E. (Storytelling based on students' Misconceptions Intelligent Learning Environment), και (γ) πραγματοποιήθηκε μια ενσωματωμένη μελέτη περίπτωσης (embedded case study) με 3 υπομονάδες (sub-units) ανάλυσης που αντιστοιχούν σε κάθε μια από τις 3 πιλοτικές εμπειρικές μελέτες που πραγματοποιήθηκαν (δύο σε μαθητές και μία σε εκπαιδευτικούς). Οι εμπειρικές αυτές μελέτες στόχο είχαν την πιλοτική αξιολόγηση του εκπαιδευτικού περιβάλλοντος ψηφιακής αφήγησης S.M.I.L.E.. Σύμφωνα με τα αποτελέσματα αυτής της πιλοτικής έρευνας, και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τους περιορισμούς του δείγματος, κρίθηκε θετικά από μαθητές και εκπαιδευτικούς το εκπαιδευτικό περιβάλλον ψηφιακής αφήγησης S.M.I.L.E. όσον αφορά (i) στον εντοπισμό και στο ξεπέρασμα των παρανοήσεων των μαθητών, (ii) στην ανάπτυξη σημαντικών δεξιοτήτων και στάσεων των μαθητών μέσω της αλληλεπίδρασης με το λογισμικό, (iii) στην εξατομικευμένη αντιμετώπιση των μαθητών μέσω των ‘προσαρμοστικών’ λειτουργιών του λογισμικού, (iv) στη διαγραμματική αναπαράσταση της γνώσης -με εννοιολογικούς χάρτες- του αντικειμένου μάθησης των μαθητών από το λογισμικό, (iv) στη χρήση του μοντέλου ιστοριογράφησης Educational-W για την δημιουργία ψηφιακών ιστοριών μέσω του λογισμικού, και (v) στην ευχρηστία του λογισμικού. Αναμένεται ότι το “Παιδαγωγικό Αστέρι Αξιολόγησης Ψηφιακής Αφήγησης” που δημιουργήθηκε θα αποτελέσει ένα χρήσιμο εργαλείο αξιολόγησης και σχεδίασης εκπαιδευτικών λογισμικών ψηφιακών αφηγήσεων από εκπαιδευτικούς και ερευνητές με βάση τις σύγχρονες θεωρίες μάθησης. Επιπλέον, αναμένεται ότι το εκπαιδευτικό λογισμικό ψηφιακής αφήγησης S.M.I.L.E. θα χρησιμοποιηθεί από ερευνητές και εκπαιδευτικούς για τον εντοπισμό και το ξεπέρασμα των παρανοήσεων των μαθητών καθώς επίσης για τη δημιουργία σειράς σημαντικών και χρήσιμων δεξιοτήτων και στάσεων των μαθητών στον 21ο αιώνα.

Using Technology-Mediated Learning Environment to Overcome Social and Cultural Limitations in Higher Education

10.28945/2847 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Bhatti ◽  
Abdallah Tubaishat ◽  
Eyas El-Qawasmeh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Arab Country ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Adoption of Internet-based communication and learning technologies could overcome the limitations caused by the social and cultural values of a society. Zayed University (ZU) is a female-only university in a modern Arab country that holds dear its high appreciation to cultural and social values. This paper explores the impact and effectiveness of the outcome-based technology-mediated learning environment for the College of Information systems (CIS) students. This environment compliments the classroom activities. The paper concludes with some discussion on findings from a case-study of a database course. Results shows studying in this environment helped students: (a) be more confident in expressing their ideas, (b) develop their communication skills, (c) be independent learners, and (d) be more confident to do their best work.

The Influence of Attitudes, Subjective, Norms, and Behavior Controls on Intention to Choose Islamic Banks With Islamic Religiosity as a Moderating Variable (Case Study at Bri Syariah Purwokerto Customers)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhmad Khoyrun Najakh ◽  
Dwiwiyati Astogini ◽  
Sri Martini
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Control Behavior ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Number Of Customers

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of attitudes on the intention to choose Islamic banks, to analyze the effect of subjective norm on the intention to choose Islamic banks. to analyze the effect of the control behavior of the intention to choose the Islamic banks, to analyze the moderating influence of religiosity on the relationship attitudes, subjective norms and behavioral control of the intention to choose the Islamic banks . The method used is a survey with a sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample size of this study was 100 respondents . Further analysis tools used in this study is multiple regression analysis using SPSS 16.0 software . Based on this study it can be concluded that the attitude does not affect to the intention of choose Bank BRISyariah. Subjective norm positive effect on intention choose Bank BRISyariah. Control behavior does not affect to the intention choose Bank BRISyariah. Relationship between Attitudes, Subjective Norms and Behavior Control with the intention to select Bank BRISyariah not moderated by religiosity.Based on these conclusions can be said that the Bank BRISyariah should improve understanding related to the subjective norm in order to increase the number of customers who use the services of Islamic Banking . Further research is recommended in order to follow up and develop this research to further explore the independent and dependent variables continued before and after behavioral intention or intention to perform a specific action .

A Case Study on Web-based Learning Environment Evaluation in Higher Education: Learner Perspectives in a Private University in Malaysia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-33
Author(s):  
Zarina Che Imbi ◽  
Tse-Kian Neo ◽  
Mai Neo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Private University ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Kirkpatrick’S Model

In the era of digital learning, multimedia-based classroom has been commonly used in higher education including Malaysian higher education institutions. A case study has been performed to evaluate web-based learning using Level 1 to 3 of Kirkpatrick's model in a multi-disciplinary course at Multimedia University, Malaysia. In this study, mixed method research was employed in which triangulation was performed from multiple sources of data collection to give deeper understanding. Students perceived that learning with multimedia was enjoyable. They were also motivated in learning and engaged through the use of web module as multimedia was perceived to motivate them and make learning fun. Students showed significant improvements in their knowledge based on the pre-test and post-test results on learning evaluation. Students were perceived to transfer the learning from web-based learning into the learning outcome. The systematic evaluation can provide the feedback that educators and institution as a whole need to improve the learning environment and programme quality. This study contributes to the research field by adding another perspective in evaluations of web-based learning. It also provides empirical evidence on student perspectives, learning and behaviour in a private university. It demonstrated that the Kirkpatrick's model is useful as an evaluation tool to be used in higher education.

Modernisation of Higher Education – Willful Action or Wishful Thinking? The Case of Bulgaria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Elena Blagoeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
National Level ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

The impact of the last global economic crisis (2008) on the European economy put a strain on higher education (HE), yet it also pushed the sector towards intensive reforms and improvements. This paper focuses on the “Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in the Republic of Bulgaria 2014-2020”. With a case study methodology, we explore the strategic endeavours of the Bulgarian government to comply with the European directions and to secure sustainable growth for the HE sector. Our research question is ‘How capable is the Bulgarian HE Strategy to overcome the economic and systemic restraints of Bulgarian higher education?’. Because the development of strategies for HE within the EU is highly contextual, a single qualitative case study was chosen as the research approach. HE institutions are not ivory towers, but subjects to a variety of external and internal forces. Within the EU, this is obviated by the fact that Universities obtain their funds from institutions such as governments, students and their families, donors, as well as EU-level programmes. Therefore, to explore how these pressures interact to affect strategic action on national level, the case method is well suited as it enabled us to study the phenomena thoroughly and deeply. The paper suggests the actions proposed within the Strategy have the potential to overcome the delay, the regional isolation and the negative impact of the economic crisis on the country. Nevertheless, the key elements on which the success or failure of this Strategy hinges are the control mechanisms and the approach to implementation. Shortcomings in these two aspects of strategic actions in HE seem to mark the difference between gaining long-term benefits and merely saving face in front of international institutions.

Merger regulation in Central and Eastern Europe: Evidence from Hungary, Romania and Slovenia

2002 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kravtseniouk
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Merger Control ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Economic Competition ◽  
Close Link ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
Study Methodology

This paper shows the principal features of merger control in selected transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), namely Hungary, Romania and Slovenia, by applying case study methodology. The presented findings are based on the analysis of Hungarian, Romanian and Slovenian competition law and merger rulings reached by the Competition Offices of these countries. A substantial part of the conclusions is drawn from a sample of 42 merger applications processed by the Office of Economic Competition of Hungary between 1994 and 2000. The results of empirical analysis demonstrate the considerable flexibility of merger control in the studied countries, its orientation towards the future of domestic markets and a close link with industrial policy. The paper also highlights the areas of interdependence of competition policy and transition and argues that merger control in the studied CEE countries may be regarded as currently adequate to the requirements imposed by transition.

A Profile of Wine Tourism Entrepreneurs: Study in Portugal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Adriana Backx Noronha Viana ◽  
Luísa Cagica Carvalho ◽  
Inna Sousa Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
Learning Capacity ◽  
Study Methodology

Background: Wine tourism is one of the tourism components adopted as part of Portugal’s strategy due to its eminence as a wine producer. Such strategy has received great prominence in recent years and aims to promote regional development from an economic, social, cultural and environmental perspective. The aim of this study was to understand the entrepreneur profile in this sector. Methods: The study uses a qualitative, case study methodology with data analysis and triangulation. In this study, a literature review of scientific studies was carried out on the scientific knowledge in the area of study from a critical perspective and an interview was conducted where qualitative data were collected. Results and Discussion: The entrepreneurs have shown the following characteristics: initiative, innovation capability, optimism, creativity, creative energy, tenacity, selfconfidence, capability for long term involvement with the project, and learning capacity. Conclusion: The study shows that most entrepreneurs state that they have established partnerships with other companies, particularly with restaurants, catering businesses, hotel units, tourism companies and companies that organize tours. This is one of the factors of economic importance recognized by another study which enables increased prominence of the company and widens the value of wine tourism.

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