scholarly journals Lessons learned from implementing remotely invigilated online exams

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Cramp ◽  
◽  
John F. Medlin ◽  
Phoebe Lake ◽  
Colin Sharp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Service Access

This paper outlines the key issues of remotely invigilated online exams (RIOEs) and presents ways to avoid and resolve the issues for educators who are considering implementing them. The purpose of this paper is to share the lessons learned during the process of implementing and evaluating RIOEs and highlight the key considerations required to conduct RIOEs more seamlessly, whilst minimising students’ cognitive load. With the continued growth, and future importance of online tertiary education, this paper provides an important contribution to the understanding of the best methods and practices by which to conduct online examinations and provides a foundation for continued research and enhancement of effective RIOEs. The paper follows an extensive Action Learning process to develop and present a case study that was conducted across nine fully online business courses in a start-up venture for the University of South Australia. Cognitive load theory underpins the case study, which enabled the researchers to gain profound understanding into the RIOE process, identify issues and offer resolutions. RIOEs require more systematic and effective design compared to traditional paper-based exams and should be supplemented by early and clear communication with students. Educators should enable and encourage students to rehearse the exam service access procedures prior to their exams and students should be provided with real-time responsive technical support for any ad hoc issues that may present during the exam. These factors play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of RIOEs.

scholarly journals E-Learning in Engineering through Videoconferencing: The Case of the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Bedilu Habte
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Teaching Learning

In addition to their ability to reach distant learners, interactive e-learning environments have the potential to make the teaching-learning process more effective. This paper highlights some of the e-learning implementation efforts at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT) in Ethiopia. This case study shows that limited resources do not deter a developing nation to exploit the power of e-learning. Based on feedback from participants in the first national videoconferencing program held in Ethiopian higher education system between October 2011 and June 2012, the paper addresses the lessons learned and recommended actions for moving forward to a successful implementation of e-learning in Ethiopia, particularly in a videoconferencing mode.

Evaluating the Impacts of Passenger Rail Service: Case Study and Lessons Learned

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Sperry ◽  
Curtis Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Urban Transit ◽  
Critical Questions ◽  
Grant Programs ◽  
Rail Network ◽  
Passenger Rail ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
Potential Applications

One common yet effective method used by planners to evaluate the impacts of mass transportation modes is an on-board survey of modal users. An abundance of research exists on this topic from the perspective of evaluating urban transit services; however, background literature on the application of on-board surveys for intercity passenger rail is limited. This paper contributes to passenger rail planning by reporting on the lessons learned during a research project which included an on-board survey of passengers on the Heartland Flyer, a passenger rail route between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Fort Worth, Texas. Transit on-board survey literature and insight gained from past on-board surveys of intercity rail passengers were used to guide the design of this case study. Lessons learned during the on-board data collection and quality control review process are also reported. Renewed investment in the nation’s intercity passenger rail network will likely result in the need to answer critical questions about how infrastructure funds are being distributed. To answer these critical questions, the lessons learned from this case study can be used to guide the development of future on-board surveys of intercity passenger rail routes. Potential applications include the evaluation of on-board service and amenities or data to support funding requests for state appropriations or grant programs established by the Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act of 2008. Measuring these impacts will play a critical role in the strength of funding applications, particularly in a policy environment with a renewed sense of accountability and transparency in the use of scarce public resources for transportation investment.

SOCRview: a case study of RESTful web application development for publishing

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Web Application ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Web Application Development ◽  
Delivery Formats

SOCRview is a RESTful HTTP service layer that exposes content--including transformed, packaged, listed or analyzed content--to other services, programmers writing ad hoc scripts and users through persistent, readable, meaningful and concise URI. Lessons learned from the first proof-of-concept allowed expansion to include customization layers for commonly used delivery formats.

Implementing the open-source Koha-ILS at the Deutsche Schule Charlotte

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin D. House
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to present the successful implementation of the Koha-integrated library system (ILS) for libraries that seek an open-source alternative. This study is best suited for small libraries with limited collections and limited funding. The selection process between Koha and Evergreen is described, as is cataloging, patron setup and library workflow changes. Finally, lessons learned are presented. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study which describes the events as they occurred between 2013 and 2014. Findings The Koha-ILS appears to be the open-source system with the most online support, easiest to install and manage. Although the experience of libraries may vary, the Deutsche Schule Charlotte library took the pragmatic approach. Koha was chosen because it could be successfully installed, had an intuitive and web-based interface and could be easily explained to volunteers. Research limitations/implications This is a single case study at a very small library. Practical implications This study broadly demonstrates the requirements for implementing the Koha-ILS and how it can be accomplished even with library volunteers. Social implications The Koha-ILS can be a good alternative, despite limitations, for small libraries who need a robust ILS system with few bells and whistles. Originality/value This study presents a finite view of the implementation and use of the Koha-ILS. The physical setting, availability of capable volunteers and administration’s willingness to experiment with a system may not be reproducible in other locales.

scholarly journals Aspiration to implementation: building an enterprise digitization capability at the University of Melbourne

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Donna McRostie
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Economic Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Research Material ◽  
The Rich ◽  
The University

Purpose – The aim of this study is to use the guiding strategy, Melbourneâ™’s Scholarly Information Future, which is a ten-year strategy that identifies in its aspirations the importance of building effective access to the rich cultural, scholarly and research collections of the University of Melbourne and acknowledges the critical role that digitization plays in achieving this vision. The University of Melbourne has a rich, complex and ultimately voluminous array of cultural, scholarly and research material that is of great interest and value to the its community, scholarly researchers and the global community. Since the strategy endorsement in 2008, the authors have progressively moved from a digitization environment that was uncoordinated, ad hoc and lacked centralized expertise that led to a proliferation of isolated, under-resourced areas producing inconsistent and indifferent quality images to our goal of an exemplar digitization framework, program and enterprise capability for the University to leverage. Design/methodology/approach – Case study of the journey taken by the University of Melbourne in building an enterprise digitization capability. Findings – This article outlines the journey and the approach in building this capability in a challenging economic environment, the engagement strategies to gain support and funding, skills and equipment and the unique challenges of the digitization of a diverse array of University collections. Second, it also explores digitization as transformation and outlines some of the infinite and extraordinary possibilities created from digitized content of library collections. Originality/value – This article will be of value to institutions that are considering taking similar steps.

scholarly journals Up Against the Clock: Migrating to LibGuides v2 on a Tight Timeline

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-86
Author(s):  
Brianna B. Buljung ◽  
Catherine R. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Naval Academy ◽  
Migration Process ◽  
Considerable Time ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
United States Naval Academy ◽  
Academic Year

During Fall semester 2015, Librarians at the United States Naval Academy were faced with the challenge of migrating to LibGuides version 2 and integrating LibAnswers with LibChat into their service offerings.  Initially, the entire migration process was anticipated to take almost a full academic year; giving guide owners considerable time to update and prepare their guides.  However, with the acquisition of the LibAnswers module, library staff shortened the migration timeline considerably to ensure both products went live on the version 2 platform at the same time. The expedited implementation timeline forced the ad hoc implementation teams to prioritize completion of the tasks that were necessary for the system to remain functional after the upgrade.  This paper provides an overview of the process the staff at the Nimitz Library followed for a successful implementation on a short timeline and highlights transferable lessons learned during the process.  Consistent communication of expectations with stakeholders and prioritization of tasks were essential to the successful completion of the project.    

The Rutgers open access policy goes into effect

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 59-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Johnson Otto ◽  
Laura Bowering Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
University Policy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Access Policy ◽  
Rutgers University ◽  
Implementation Planning

Purpose From laying the groundwork for the successful passage of a university-wide open access (OA) policy, through the development and planning that goes into a successful implementation, to “Day One” when the official university policy goes into effect, there is a long list of factors that affect faculty interest, participation and compliance. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The authors, Mullen and Otto, having detailed earlier aspects of the Rutgers University OA policy passage and implementation planning, analyze and share the specifics that followed the rollout of the policy and that continue to affect participation. Findings This case study presents some strategies and systems used to enhance author self-archiving in the newly minted Scholarly Open Access at Rutgers (SOAR) portal of the Rutgers institutional repository, including involvement of departmental liaison librarians, effective presentation of metrics and a focus on targeted communication with faculty. Originality/value Roadblocks encountered as faculty began to deposit their scholarship and lessons learned are a focus. Early reaction from faculty and graduate students (doctoral students and postdocs) to various aspects of the policy as well as the use of SOAR for depositing their work are included.

scholarly journals The development of a framework for the successful implementation of curriculum renewal : a case study of the office management and technology (OMT) programme

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Moodley Egashnee
Keyword(s):  
Renewal Process ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Office Management ◽  
Curriculum Renewal

South Africa’s tertiary education institutions main goal is to train, educate, deliver high level professional and occupational skills, research and innovation required for development and economic growth for South Africa (Timm, Govender and Gonsalves 2016). To develop the manpower required for the advancement of South Africa’s economic development, tertiary institutions need to align their programme with the needs of social, economic and technology developments locally, nationally and globally. In an attempt to enhance the aligning needs of the industry and international education standards towards education, universities had started to accredit and renew their programme curricular. However, some researchers have identified that even though curriculum renewal of a programme had brought about some advantages for academics and students, there was many disadvantages as well (Bird et al. 2015: 19). Wormley (2004: 329) has identified that if there are many challenges, negative perceptions and lack of benefits because of a poorly planned framework for curriculum renewal of a programme. Ultimately it leads to the unsuccessful implementation of curriculum renewal. The aim of the study is to explore the curriculum renewal process amongst academics and students of the Office Management and Technology programme at Durban University of Technology to develop a framework for future successful implementation of the curriculum implementation process. As this case study will provide new insights into the perceptions and experiences of those most closely affected, that is the academic staff, the curriculum champion and students of the university involved in the curriculum renewal process, thereby assisting other departments or programmes embarking on a curriculum renewal process A qualitative methodology was employed for this study. Whereby semi-structured interviews were conducted with OMT academics, the OMT curriculum champion, representative from the Centre for Quality Promotion and Assurance (CQPA), and Academic Development Practioner (ADP) for the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics (FAI). Focus group discussion with OMT students was held to obtain the students’ perspectives on the curriculum renewal process of the OMT programme. The study revealed that the main barrier for academics implementing the curriculum renewal process and renewed curriculum lagged due to the lack of resources available to the department, lack of tutors for students, lack of student involvement in the advisory board for stakeholders, as well as lack of curriculum expert’s in department as the main factors that hinder the curriculum renewal process of a programme. On the other hand, the students revealed that the ‘’Blackboard, ThinkLearnZone’’ application notification system needs to be improved as most students do not own smartphones to access the internet. Moreover, students suggested that the academics should conduct more practical activities during the lecture period. Interestingly, students also suggested that lecturers begin to record lectures via the Podcast application which always them to download and learn. The recommendation highlights that students representatives from each level enrolled into the programme should form part of the advisory board for the curriculum renewal process and review, there should be a professional student body from the department, who must be given an equal opportunity to participate in the process discussion. Moreover, to resolve the lack of funds to purchase textbooks and resources, the researcher recommends that the OMT department should start using their own resources from the department and start creating revenue for the department.

scholarly journals What will it take? Using an Implementation Research Framework to Identify Facilitators and Barriers in Implementing a School-Based Referral System for Sexual Health Services

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Leung ◽  
Kathryn J. Wanner ◽  
Lindsay Senter ◽  
Amanda Brown ◽  
Dawn Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Implementation Research ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
The United States ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Community Based ◽  
School Based ◽  
Student Access

Abstract Background:Across the United States (U.S.), sexually-transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy rates are alarmingly high among youth. Schools play a critical role in improving access to sexual health services (SHS) due to their proximity and access to youth. Schools can increase student access to services by creating referral systems (RS) to link students to school- and community-based SHS. From 2013-2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health funded 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) to partner with priority schools, and other stakeholders, to develop and implement RS to increase student access to SHS. CAI served as the Technical Assistance Center, providing capacity building to the LEA. CAI conducted a case study at two large urban LEA to elucidate factors that influence RS implementation in 2016-2017. Methods:This mixed-methods case study included interviewing and surveying 19 LEA and community-based healthcare (CBH) staff in the Southeastern (n=9) and Western U.S. (n=10). Key constructs from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) framework guided the methodology and analysis. Consensus qualitative research coding methods were applied to the interviews. We also distributed a quantitative survey to collect participants’ perceived difficulty in implementing and sustaining RS; data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results:Interviewees reported strong beliefs that school-based RS can help students achieve better academic outcomes. We identified several contextual key factors across the five CFIR domains that influenced successful implementation and integration of an RS including: enforcing state and district policies, strong LEA and CBH collaboration, positive school culture towards adolescent health, knowledgeable and supportive staff, leveraging of existing resources and staffing structures, and influential district and school building-level leadership and champions. Notably, this case study challenged our initial assumptions that RS are easily implemented in states with comprehensive SHS policies. Rather, our conversations revealed how districts and local-level policies have significant influence to either impede or promote those policies. Conclusions:Using an implementation science lens, this study describes key contextual factors and lessons learned to implementing an RS. Other schools may wish to consider these influencing factors to optimize integration of RS-related evidence-based practices, systems, and policies in their districts.

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