scholarly journals Impact of Digitization on the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry and Mathematics at the Distance Learning Institute of the University of Lagos

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Elom Chukwuemeka Michael ◽  
Adesoji Adedoyin Oluseyi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The University

scholarly journals University Students’ Perspectives on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Implementation Amidst COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
VloreenNity Mathew ◽  
Ellen Chung
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Near Future

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has been implemented in universities around the world since decades ago. With COVID-19 pandemic, its implementation has been accelerated globally at an unprecedented speed and haste. Thus, the aim of this paper is to investigate the university students’ perspectives on ODL amidst COVID-19. By using the convenient sampling method, a total of 608 diploma and degree students throughout Malaysia have participated and shared their feedback on ODL implementation. The collected data covered their general feedback and what they enjoyed the most about ODL. Moreover, their recommendations on ODL implementation were analyzed by categorising the responses into different themes. The demographic data was summarized using descriptive analysis. A comparison between the diploma and the degree students’ perspectives is also discussed in the paper. The findings show that most students have positive perceptions on ODL implementation, where positive feedback and fun factors are highlighted by the respondents. Some students indicated that ODL should not be continued in the future semester, due to problems such as poor internet connection, budget constraints and time management issues. Recommendations on improvements for better ODL implementations in the near future are also provided. This study contributes to more effective ODL management by presenting the learners’ perspectives   Keywords: Open and Distance Learning (ODL), Online Learning Platforms, Technology, Teaching and Learning, University Students

scholarly journals Application of Android-Based Mobile Learning Information System in Management of Learning Activities in Faculty of Science and Technology of Buddhi Dharma University

Tech-E ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Paulus Yayan Christian ◽  
Wiyono Wiyono
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Lecture Material ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Mobile Learning System

Teaching and learning activities, especially in Higher Education, from time to time develop along with the development of technology, especially information technology. Initially, the teaching and learning activities at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Buddhist Dharma University (FST-UBD) used a manual system in the form of face-to-face class. The system (for several courses and meetings) developed into distance learning (e-learning) where lecturers and students did not meet in teaching and learning activities in the classroom but through the internet media. This distance learning system uses computer or laptop facilities. The e-learning system was developed into a mobile learning system, which is a distance learning system using an Android-based smartphone. In the mobile learning system, lecturers can provide lecture material and assignments to students. Students can view lecture material via cellphone and can download the material. Students can submit assignments to lecturers via cellphone. The University can provide information about the seminar to be held. Students can choose the seminar to be followed and can register for the seminar via cellphone. This application system can be run well and can help facilitate the process of teaching and learning activities for lecturers and students. Lecturers can upload material and assignments for students. Students can view / download material and submit assignments to the lecturer. The university can provide information about the seminar and the seminar registration process.

scholarly journals Impact of International Coauthorships to A Young Malaysian University Specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 238-243
Author(s):  
Cheng Yee Ng ◽  
Zahiraniza Mustaffa ◽  
Kurian V John
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Citation Count ◽  
Global Dimension ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Internationalization is defined as a process of integrating an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the teaching and learning of education.  International co-authorship in research article is one of the means of collaboration towards internationalization.  This paper investigates the impact of international co-authorship in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for a specialised young university (<50 years old).  The study focused on approximately 9450 articles and the citations ranging from 2012-2017.  The impact due to annual article publication, annual citation count, most cited article, annual citation per article and the correlation between the publication and citation were analysed. The finding shows that faculty members of the university have been collaborated with authors from 86 countries since 1997, which dominated by Asian institutions.  Amongst, top 30 countries with highest international co-authored publications were identified, which led by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, India, United Kingdom and Japan.  Further in detail, annual citation per article (Cpp) showed that collaborations with European countries e.g. Spain, Netherlands, and Hungry, resulting greater mean Cpp.  On the other hand, the analysis on the cumulative citation trend illustrated that the citation count is proportional to the number of articles.  This study evinced that international co-authorship does show positive impacts to a STEM specialised young university. 

scholarly journals An Evaluation into the Role of Online learning in Enhancing the Delivery of an eBusiness related Masters Course

10.28945/2661 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn McLellan ◽  
Mark Stansfield
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
Online Distance Learning ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
The University

Within many educational institutions across the world, the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses is being facilitated by online learning technologies. The development and transformation of academic courses for online learning delivery provides a number of opportunities for both the academic institution and prospective students. However, there are a number of important issues that need to be addressed if online learning is to contribute to the educational experience of the student in a positive way and actually enhance teaching and learning as compared with more traditional face-to-face delivery. This paper describes the process of transforming a Masters course in the Management of eBusiness offered by the University of Paisley from a distance learning to an online distance learning course. The paper will identify the main educational theories that informed and influenced the development of the online course as well as identify the main lessons learnt from evaluating the course which has now been running for a number of years. The lessons learnt will be of interest to many people involved in the development and running of online learning courses.

Distance Learning in the Pacific

2012 ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Deborah Zuercher ◽  
Jon Yoshioka
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
American Samoa ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Executive Decision Making ◽  
Graduate Teacher Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

The University of Hawaii at Manoa and the American Samoa Department of Education transnational partnership has evolved considerably over its 31 years due to an increased understanding of the unique cultural and contextual components of the teaching and learning process in American Samoa. While the results of this case study cannot be generalized, the findings may provide an opportunity for executive decision-making about launching and developing global transnational distance learning university programs. This chapter provides insight into the context, methods, issues, threats, and solutions and recommendations involved in extending university undergraduate and graduate teacher education across national borders.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Pedagogical Strategies Across Disciplines in Open Distance Learning at UnisaODL at Unisa

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemlall Ramdass ◽  
Fulufhelo James Masithulela
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
The University

<p class="Style2">Re-engineering technological strategies in teaching and learning in an open distance learning (ODL) environment is paramount as the demand for access to quality higher education escalates drastically on a year to year basis. The organisational framework requires change in order to accommodate the increasing number of students. In view of the changing higher education landscape and the increase in the number of students qualifying for higher education acceptance, open distance education has been opened to residential institutions. Despite the fact that demands is greater than supply in the higher education sector, the University of South Africa (Unisa), in reaction to the “competitive threat,” has embarked on the re-evaluation of ODL as a component of its teaching and learning methodology. Unisa focussed on its pedagogical approaches as a primary means of maintaining its competitive edge.  The challenges in the higher education sector are also attributed to the basic education sector that does not prepare students sufficiently for higher education. ODL, if applied appropriately, could be a strategy to address the issues of access, equality, and equity in a democratic South Africa. Pedagogical strategies that are functional and appropriate need to be applied in the higher education sector. Hence the research question is to determine what ODL strategies can be implemented to ensure that students are on par with traditional universities. Therefore, this paper explores the pedagogical strategies that colleges may use with the intent to improve delivery of teaching and learning in an ODL environment.</p>

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Study Centres in Supporting Open and Distance Learning at Makerere University

1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-59
Author(s):  
Nabushawo Harriet Mutambo ◽  
Jessica Norah Aguti ◽  
Mark Harriet Winterbottom
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Learner Support ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The University

In open and distance learning (ODL), the teacher and student are separated in time and space for most of the time. To ensure continuity of teaching and learning, learner support mechanisms are required. Rumble (1992) contends that for effective support these mechanisms should be decentralized and accessible to students. It is with this understanding that this study examined the effectiveness of Makerere University’s study centres in supporting teaching and learning in its ODL programmes. Following a survey design, data was elicited from 422 respondents who included students and staff of the University. This was done using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and documentary analysis. The findings were that the centres are relevant to offering remote learner support, especially given the low level of technological advancement in Uganda. However, due to a number of factors, the centres are not offering satisfactory support to the students. These include the centres’ indistinct status and mandate; gaps in the University’s policies and understanding of ODL; inadequate funding of the centres; communication gaps between the centres and their coordinating unit at the University’s main campus; inadequacy of study, ICT and human resources at the centres; and unconducive location and opening hours of the centres. Recommendations for the better performance of the centres are discussed.

Distance Learning in Chemical Engineering

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-148
Author(s):  
Ashleigh J. Fletcher ◽  
Mark Haw ◽  
Miguel Jorge ◽  
Kenneth Moffat
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Learner Engagement ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
The University

Online teaching and learning opens up great opportunities, particularly in terms of widening access to education, but also poses important challenges related to delivery, student engagement, adapting contents, and ensuring reliability of assessment. Some of these challenges assume particular relevance in engineering degrees, due to their strong practical dimension, the connection to industrial practice, and the need for programme accreditation. This chapter focuses on the example of the Chemical Engineering Distance Learning degree at the University of Strathclyde, describing its decade-long transformation from a mainly correspondence-based course to a fully online programme. The main challenges faced by course directors and teaching staff are identified, and the response to those challenges is critically discussed. Finally, a reflection is presented on the future of distance learning programmes in the context of expected developments enabled by online technologies, artificial intelligence, and collection of rich datasets on learner engagement and development.

scholarly journals How the arts can unlocka closed curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 (8) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Scott Sikkema ◽  
Jenny Lee ◽  
Joseph Spilberg ◽  
Maggie Dahn ◽  
Nickolina Yankova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Arts Partnerships ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Oriented Approach

The COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced educational inequities that pose unprecedented challenges for teaching and learning. Scott Sikkema, Jenny Lee, and Joseph Spilberg of Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) and Maggie Dahn, Nickolina Yankova, and Kylie Peppler of the University of California, Irvine, explain how the arts, which are often relegated to the margins of the curriculum, can help transform disruptions like those brought about by the shift to distance learning into unique opportunities to create more open and equitable learning models. They describe how CAPE’s open and inquiry-oriented approach to arts-based pedagogy enabled them to rethink teaching and learning in ways that changed the relationship between teachers and students and gave students more ownership of their learning.

scholarly journals NEWER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Idris Bello ◽  
Abdulraheem Zakari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
University Of Kansas ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Past ◽  
Teaching And Learning Environment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Distance learning through e-learning courses has become the most important and commonly requested mode of learning in the higher education system over the past decade. Many aspects of our lives have been upended by COVID-19 including education. Distance education became a requirement at lightning speed, due to the pandemic and worldwide shutdown. According to the University of Kansas, at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in early April, more than 1.5 billion students, or 91.3 percent of global enrolment, were directly affected by school closures. The question of whether or not to migrate from physical classroom is no more the priority but how quick and efficiently we can adopt distance learning. This paper evaluates the incorporation of the emerging technologies into the concepts of distance learning in terms of efficiency in the teaching and learning environment at universities, polytechnics and colleges.

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