A Synopsis of the WhatsApp-Based Instruction and ELT Pedagogy: Concept, Challenge and Strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Imam Alam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Waves ◽  
Tandem Learning

Learning system is developing fast. The learning process has become easier than before. Technology has taken the place of an immensely important tool of the learning system. E-mails, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Imo, Line App and WhatsApp are some of the most important, common, social, immediate messaging tools. WhatsApp is generally used on the mobile phones. It is one of the most popular tool for immediate messaging, transferring ideas, knowledge and pictures for fun, and, of course, for learning. WhatsApp incorporates an ultimate solution for learners, teachers and teacher educators. It facilitates easier communication among the learners, teachers and teacher educators. It could be another venue for learners, teachers and teacher educators. Learning could be achieved faster through this channel. Technology has been used as a tool for instructions in many interesting ways. Students as well as instructors use mobile in various ways, and feel satisfied, feel to be there, feel to be with one another as well. Technology, in our mobile age, has been incorporated into almost all curricula. “Tandem learning may be found as more compatible than any other kind”. (Khan.2018, P-1) Hence, this paper is going to show how the WhatsApp could be a means of allocating as well as distributing educational resources and information to learners, teachers and teacher educators. Whether, it could be a strategy to enhance the learning process faster and easier. Whether, it could be an interesting experience for learners, teachers and teacher educators. Is it attainable? Is it time-friendly? I hope this research paper will accommodate the responses and will try to find a conclusion. WhatsApp is a mobile instant messaging App, which is used immensely for so many reasons. It is simple, popular and versatile. Therefore, the aim of the study is to discover the influence as well as the waves of the use of mobile, and especially, the ‘WhatsApp’ as a tool in boosting the process of ESL/EFL pedagogy.

scholarly journals Technology for the development and use of electronic educational resources in the educational process of a university

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 50-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. V. Makhmutova ◽  
E. I. Senicheva ◽  
O. A. Akimova
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Scientific System ◽  
Module System

Purpose of the study.  The aim of the work is to consider the possibility of improving the quality and accessibility of teaching and educational resources through the development and use of electronic educational resources (hereinafter referred to as EER) using the example of the module “System Design”. The article presents a solution to the problem that is of significant importance in the field of information technology implementation in education. The relevance of the research problem is determined by the fact that through the use of interactive tools in the learning process, users, as a rule, a student and an educator, can actively interact with these information tools. Interactivity implies the existence of conditions for educational dialogue, one of the participants of which is a means of informatization of education.Materials and methods.  To solve these tasks, the general scientific system approach was used as the main one, the basis of which is to consider educational facilities as systems functioning in a certain environment, as well as methods of analysis and comparison. The study was conducted in accordance with the pedagogical conditions of student learning and the methodological requirements for the educational product. We reviewed methodological recommendations on the use of e-learning in the educational process of the university, the main regulatory documents of distance education technologies in the implementation of additional professional programs, the Moodle distance learning system, guidelines for practical exercises, as well as reference materials on the Moodle system.Results.  The study revealed the problem of the use of electronic educational resources, their positive and somewhat negative impact on the goals and results of the educational process, as well as existing technologies for their creation. Based on the analysis of a variety of development technologies for various characteristics, a decision was made to use the LMS Moodle environment. The structure of the module “System Design” was developed, and this module was implemented in the LMS Moodle environment and tested in the educational process, it was revealed that the level of knowledge and skills mastering, as well as their possession is higher among students who studied on the electronic educational resource.Conclusion.  Thus, the results of the study allow us to recommend the introduction of electronic educational resources in the learning process. Since the use of the presented development will not interrupt the learning process in cases where the student can not attend classes, and also contributes to improving the formation of students’ competence level.

Exploring University Students Perceptions about Using Mobile Phone as Learning Aid

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabab Naqvi ◽  
Shelina Bhamani
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Learning Barriers ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Almost All

<span>This study examined the perception of students’ in using mobile<br /><span>phones as a learning aid within universities in Karachi. The prime<br /><span>objective of the study was to evaluate the student’s readiness and<br /><span>acceptance in incorporating m-learning in their learning process.<br /><span>For this purpose data was collected from different universities in<br /><span>Karachi aged between 22-40 years with a sample size of N=204. To<br /><span>test the data Mobile learning survey was used, consisted of 16<br /><span>items with a Likert response scale providing ranges from 1-5 from<br /><span>strongly disagree to strongly agree, followed by asking their ability<br /><span>to use their phones for educational purposed and later captivating<br /><span>their idea of mobile phones integration into their classrooms. Results<br /><span>of the study showed that students’ spent plenty of time on their cell<br /><span>phones and they use it for a variety of applications. The results also<br /><span>indicated that they knew almost all of its function and were using<br /><span>them in their daily lives. They were already using their mobile phones<br /><span>for retrieval of information and according to them it had removed<br /><span>learning barriers. However students’ were not sure if m-learning<br /><span>should be incorporated into their classrooms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span>

scholarly journals Mobile Phone Utilization for Learning: Physics Teachers' Perception

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Agus Suyatna
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity

The use of mobile phones for learning is still becoming a debate in Indonesia. Many schools forbid their students to bring mobile phones to school. This study was aimed to describe the perceptions of physics teachers in Lampung Province regarding the use of mobile phones to study physics. Data was collected from 39 physics teachers from various districts in Lampung Province. The Likert scale with a range of 1 to 5 was used. Descriptive quantitative data analysis was carried out. The results showed that most teachers agree /strongly agree: (1) to utilize mobile phones in learning physics both inside and outside of the classroom, (2) the tendency of students to use mobile phones make the physics learning process efficient. It could strengthen and improve the quality of the learning process. Almost all physics teachers agree /strongly agree with mobile phones usage, because: (1) it could turn the learning process from teacher-centered into student-centered and from content-oriented learning to process-oriented learning, (2) it could improve efficiency and productivity in the learning process. However, they agreed that the use of mobile phones by students could not replace the teacher's role, so physics teachers needed a more sophisticated concept of cellular learning to be implemented

Metode dan Media Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Berbasis Internet di Era Teknologi Informasi

1970 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-445
Author(s):  
Muhandis Azzuhri
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Information Channel ◽  
Technology Advancement ◽  
Other Information

Information technology era necessitate changing of learning system, mainly on method and media Arabic language learning. Arabic language learning system nowadays criticized because its monotone, traditional, and not innovative compared with other language learning. This is because absolutism and lack of creativity of Arabic learning sta­keholders (lecturer, teacher, Kiai) to apply method and Arabic language learning media that appropriate with information technology advancement. internet- based Arabic language learning embarked because as most communicative learning media at information technology era because integrate internet and other information channel as tools to empower learning process to more creative, innovative, and competitive. .

Forensic Data Extraction and Analysis of Left Artifacts on emulated Android Phones: A Case Study of Instant Messaging Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Moses Ashawa ◽  
Innocent Ogwuche
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Digital Evidence ◽  
Cyber Attack ◽  
Forensic Evidence ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Proportional Increase ◽  
Forensic Tools

The fast-growing nature of instant messaging applications usage on Android mobile devices brought about a proportional increase on the number of cyber-attack vectors that could be perpetrated on them. Android mobile phones store significant amount of information in the various memory partitions when Instant Messaging (IM) applications (WhatsApp, Skype, and Facebook) are executed on them. As a result of the enormous crimes committed using instant messaging applications, and the amount of electronic based traces of evidence that can be retrieved from the suspect’s device where an investigation could convict or refute a person in the court of law and as such, mobile phones have become a vulnerable ground for digital evidence mining. This paper aims at using forensic tools to extract and analyse left artefacts digital evidence from IM applications on Android phones using android studio as the virtual machine. Digital forensic investigation methodology by Bill Nelson was applied during this research. Some of the key results obtained showed how digital forensic evidence such as call logs, contacts numbers, sent/retrieved messages, and images can be mined from simulated android phones when running these applications. These artefacts can be used in the court of law as evidence during cybercrime investigation.

Assessment and Orff Schulwerk Pedagogy

2019 ◽  
pp. 538-560
Author(s):  
Daniel Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
National Standards ◽  
International Adoptions ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Orff Schulwerk ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Assessment Strategies

This chapter on assessing student learning and Orff Schulwerk examines the foundations of this approach, its focus on creativity, and practical applications of this pedagogy. By reviewing current research literature and international adoptions of the Schulwerk, the chapter focuses on three assessment-related challenges: a lack of clearly defined teaching practices, a de-emphasis of evaluation in the Orff process, and inherent challenges related to assessing creativity. An examination of professional resource documents and recent developments in national standards provides ways to address each of these assessment challenges in Orff-based instruction. A discussion of curricular levels offers more possibilities for enhancing authentic assessment strategies. Practical recommendations for Orff Schulwerk teachers to improve their assessment protocols and implications for teacher-educators conclude this chapter.

Facilitating the learning process in parallel computing by using instant messaging

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Manuel Guerrero-Higueras ◽  
Lidia Sánchez-González ◽  
Miguel Ángel Conde ◽  
Francisco J. Rodríguez Lera ◽  
Manuel Castejón-Limas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Computing ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Instant Messaging

THE PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INNOVATIONS IN SCHOOLS

2016 ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
B.L Raina
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
School Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Individual Institution ◽  
Education In India ◽  
Teaching Learning

The paper attempts to discuss processes and strategies for innovations in schools. Committed and thoughtful teacher educators, translate their knowledge, expertise, skills and research work for bringing innovations in the teaching learning process in order to keep the system most engaged and updated. The notion of shared explicit philosophy of teaching learning is central, to innovations in the schools. There are mainly four responsible factors perceived in implementation of innovation in any organisation more so, in educational institutions, namely systems support, encouragement to creativity, autonomy and conformity. Fundamentals of innovations provide some insight in to the scope of educational innovation in school education in India. These are mostly based on unique personalised experiences of the learners and the learners retain centrality of focus. Rewards and recognition are the motivating force for fresh innovative ideas and practices. Individual, Institution and Implementation were three vital points for Innovation.

scholarly journals TINGKAT KENYAMANAN LINGKUNGAN BELAJAR SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS (SMA) NEGERI DI KOTA DENPASAR

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Gede Ambarawati ◽  
Wayan Arthana ◽  
I Wayan Suarna
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The City

A healthy andcomfortable school environmentis necessary,besidessupporting the learning process, it can also improve student achievement. Noiseisdisturbingin the learning process, as well as theavailability offacilities and infrastructure will greatly affectthe comfort ofthe studentsinthe school. The purpose ofthis research is to determinethe comfort level ofstate senior highschoolstudyinthe city of Denpasarin termsofnoise levels, the availability andmanagement ofschool facilities and infrastructure and student perception against school envirumental level. The research methodused isdescriptivequantitativemethod. The locationof the research wasconductedin 8 State Senior High Schoolinthe city of Denpasar. Measurements ofnoise levelsateach schoolis capturedfromninesample pointsbyusing asound level meterand surveyof schoolfacilities and infrastructurethat are environmentally friendly. The comfort level of public high school learning environment in the city of Denpasar based on the level of noise has exceeded the qualty standard 55 dB, with the highest noise in the school yard of 73,0 dB, which motor vechicles as the main caused. Temperature and humidity do not affect the level of comfort, because they already meet the standards. Lighting of class room in eight public high school in the city of Denpasar very well. Because it meets the quality standard. Availability and management infrastructure is optimal and adequate to support mostly high school in the city of Denpasar. Support in the facilities and infrastructure have been seen in SMAN 3 Denpasar. Almost all students in eight high school in the city of Denpasar stated that the school environment is comfortable, even SMAN 3 Denpasar stated very comfotable at around 62,85 per cent.

scholarly journals Designing an online learning environment on Open Educational Resources for science education

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shironica Karunanayaka ◽  
Chandana Fernando ◽  
Vajira de Silva
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Design Decisions ◽  
Course Content

The concept of Open Educational Resources (OER) is a major breakthrough in education, which promotes sharing, adaptation and contextualisation of course content. Promotion of using OER can be very cost effective, since development of new course content would be both expensive and time consuming. However, awareness raising and capacity building of teachers and learners is crucial, in order to exploit the full potential of OER.The Faculty of Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka, initiated a research project to create an Online Learning Environment (OLE) on OER for science education, witha view to raise awareness, develop competencies and enhance adapting, adoption and creation of OER by teachers. This is developed in Moodle Learning Management System, as a supplementary material for science teachers enrolled in a distance mode professional development programme. The research team, together with a group of science teachers and teacher educators, who are their students, is engaged in this action research conducted in several stages: analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. This paper discusses the first three stages, concerning the following objectives: to identify sources of OER for science education, to make key design decisions of the OLE, and to design and develop the OLE on OER for science education.The analysis of need, learner, task and context, resulted in making decisions on information, instruction, interaction and interface design. Some initial design decisions are: Structuring of information on finding, using and creating OER related to teaching science, while making it relevant and meaningful for teachers; Use of exploratory instructional strategies enabling teachers to select OER; Incorporate frequent interactions encouraging teachers to adopt, adapt, create and share OER; and Use of different media elements to make the visual layout motivating. A prototype will be pilot tested with science teachers with a view to revise and improve the OLE on OER. Allowing student teachers/teacher educators to work collaboratively with their instructors, as a team, enable both parties to face challenges together, in this novel experience of designing and developing an OLE on OER.

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