FROM BULLYING TO CYBERBULLYING IN THE CONTEXT OF ONLINE EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
CARMEN PALAGHIA
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Traditional Bullying ◽  
Online School ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Institutional Aspects ◽  
Negative Facts

The specialty literature is remarked by the presentation of negative facts and phenomena, some of which are particularly serious, such as bullying and cyberbullying. Authors such as Olweus (1993), Smith and Sharp (1994), Rigby (2007), Belsey (2005), Shariff (2009), etc. draw the attention to two categories of people, the ones who abuse and the ones who are victims of the aggression. The online school also brings along the extension of the cyberbullying phenomenon. In previous years, traditional bullying started in school and continued in the online environment, but now all the interaction has been transferred to the cyber environment. We note phenomena such as: cyberbullying, cybermobbing or cyberstalking etc., and we could say that they seem to occur in the online environment in a kind of avalanche that exceeds our imagination whereas the phenomenon is explained primarily by the impossibility to trace the perpetrator. The article presents ways to prevent the phenomenon of bullying and cyberbullying, as well as legislative and institutional aspects, intervention measures aimed at reducing the phenomenon of bullying, directly or virtually, especially at the national level.

Development and Implementation of Interoperable Secure SDI Model Using Open Source GIS

2019 ◽  
pp. 582-616
Author(s):  
Rabindra K. Barik
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
National Level ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Geographical Indication ◽  
Security Framework ◽  
Information Infrastructures ◽  
Prime Concern ◽  
Open Source Gis ◽  
Institutional Aspects ◽  
Metadata Server

It is observed that none of the academic institutes in India contributes for the development of SDI model at national level. Some of the developed models are not highly encouraging with respect to technical, organisational and institutional aspects. Non-availability of a standard functional SDI model based on SOA, Lack of technical interoperability and security aspects have also been a prime concern in SDI models using Open Source GIS (OSGIS). This article discusses appropriate application areas, i.e. the Education Sector, Geographical Indication and Mineral Resources Information Infrastructures to develop and implement the SDI model by a suitable adoption of OSS. The architecture of SOA-based interoperable and secure SDI models, which links the metadata server to database server, 3-tier interoperability and security framework with the help of OSGIS is developed and implemented.

A Model for Knowledge and Innovation in Online Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 254-268
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ann Linder-VanBerschot
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Social Software ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Instructional Systems Design ◽  
Instructional Systems ◽  
Participatory Technologies ◽  
New Framework

The objective of this chapter is to introduce a model that outlines the evolution of knowledge and sustainable innovation of community through the use of social software and knowledge management in an online environment. Social software presents easy-to-use, participatory technologies, thus bringing increased interaction with others and a diversity of perspectives into the classroom. Knowledge management provides the opportunity to capture and store information so that content and learning can be personalized according to learner preferences. This model describes a circuit of knowledge that includes instructional systems design, individualization of learning, interaction and critical reflection. It also represents a new framework within which communities develop and become more sustainable.

A Model for Knowledge and Innovation in Online Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 302-316
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ann Linder-VanBerschot
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Social Software ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Instructional Systems Design ◽  
Instructional Systems ◽  
Participatory Technologies ◽  
New Framework

The objective of this chapter is to introduce a model that outlines the evolution of knowledge and sustainable innovation of community through the use of social software and knowledge management in an online environment. Social software presents easy-to-use, participatory technologies, thus bringing increased interaction with others and a diversity of perspectives into the classroom. Knowledge management provides the opportunity to capture and store information so that content and learning can be personalized according to learner preferences. This model describes a circuit of knowledge that includes instructional systems design, individualization of learning, interaction and critical reflection. It also represents a new framework within which communities develop and become more sustainable.

scholarly journals Toward a framework for strengthening participants' self-efficacy in online education

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-370
Author(s):  
Arnab Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Asian Context ◽  
Constituent Elements

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to review the role of self-efficacy in online education with an objective to propose a holistic framework for strengthening participants' self-efficacy, especially in the Asian context.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate the potential role of self-efficacy of the participants of online academic activities, this study followed the conceptual analysis method, which is breaking down concepts into constituent elements to get a superior understanding of a particular philosophy.FindingsThe findings revealed that self-efficacy, the level of confidence someone has to perform a particular task, is an important factor among teachers and students operating online platforms, and enhanced efficacy is capable of encouraging online practices. Finally, the study proposed a framework to strengthen self-efficacy among participants with intervention measures to make online education effective and impressive.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed framework will help stakeholders of online education to improve their efficacy and leverage the potential of online education to the fullest. Millions of first-generation online users in many Asian countries who possess low self-confidence in their ability might find the framework easier for better integration, interaction and collaboration in the online learning environment.Originality/valueA vast literature survey was made before proposing this framework that could open up a new dimension in online education by scaffolding participants' inner thrust.

Active Learning for an Online Composition Classroom: Blogging As an Enhancement of Online Curriculum

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga A. Pilkington
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Presentation Of Self ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Composition Students ◽  
Online Curriculum ◽  
Strong Point ◽  
Learning Techniques

Active learning and online education have become important aspects of knowledge delivery. Nevertheless, little research exists on how active learning techniques can be implemented in an online environment. Deliberate equivalence of methods and materials for onsite and online delivery mechanisms is often seen as a strong point in favor of a particular program. Online environment, however, demands adjustments. Blogging is one way to implement active learning techniques in a virtual classroom. The case study that involved 25 college composition students demonstrates that blogging overcomes the asynchronous nature of online classes and results in improved attitudes toward writing as it shows real-world application of the skills acquired in a classroom and makes students see writing as presentation of self.

Development and Implementation of Interoperable Secure SDI Model Using Open Source GIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabindra K. Barik
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
National Level ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Security Framework ◽  
Information Infrastructures ◽  
Database Server ◽  
Prime Concern ◽  
Open Source Gis ◽  
Institutional Aspects ◽  
Metadata Server

It is observed that none of the academic institutes in India contributes for the development of SDI model at national level. Some of the developed models are not highly encouraging with respect to technical, organisational and institutional aspects. Non-availability of a standard functional SDI model based on SOA, Lack of technical interoperability and security aspects have also been a prime concern in SDI models using Open Source GIS (OSGIS). This article discusses appropriate application areas, i.e. the Education Sector, Geographical Indication and Mineral Resources Information Infrastructures to develop and implement the SDI model by a suitable adoption of OSS. The architecture of SOA-based interoperable and secure SDI models, which links the metadata server to database server, 3-tier interoperability and security framework with the help of OSGIS is developed and implemented.

scholarly journals Online Ethics During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Baiasu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Education ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Good Information ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ethical Norms ◽  
Social Level

Ethics represents an important role in any society, applicable to all activities. Online information, during its evolution, applied many changes in all the domains, changes that may affect the principles of ethics. The continued freedom to use the online environment, the failure to establish clear rules both nationally and internationally can lead to many problems, most of which are ethical. Although ethics is an important value of society, in reality, it serves as an established virtue. This paper reveals the fact that the limits of ethics can be easily violated, showing which possible dangers can be met and, with attention, avoided. Using the Internet has become a priority in any domain: economic, cultural, academic, educational, and social. The most obvious change could be observed at the social level. Thus, more and more people prefer to socialize online, through social networks. Within these networks, most cases of violation of ethical norms can be observed. That is why certain ethical standards should be set clear enough to protect the privacy of users. The restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have led more and more people to use the online environment (online work, online education). With the increase in the rate of use of the online environment, online illegalities have also increased, legalities that violate the principles of ethics. We must not neglect that any action in the online environment exposes the user to certain risks. We consider online users must get informed about possible risks and problems that may arise from browsing online. Thus, good information of the population, as well as continuously updated legislation, can help to respect the norms of ethics in the online environment

scholarly journals New Student Orientation in Online Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Connolly
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Student Orientation ◽  
Online Orientation ◽  
New Student Orientation ◽  
Cas Standards ◽  
Online Schools ◽  
New Student

This study utilized the standards put forth by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) to assess orientation in online education. Two surveys were used to examine the oldest and largest online degree programs, as well as all-online schools. Descriptive statistics were employed to compare online orientation practices to the CAS Standards. Results suggest that online orientation programs are meeting the standards in some areas and missing them in others. The demographics and needs of online students must be closely examined in order to define engagement in the online environment.

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