scholarly journals Creative and Innovative Online Teaching Strategies: Facilitation for Active Participation

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leighsa Sharoff

Facilitating an online course in today’s student population requires an educator to be innovative and creative and to have an impactful online presence. In the current online learning environment (also known as e-learning), keeping students’ thoughtfully engaged and motivated while dispensing the required course content necessitates faculty enabling a safe, nonjudgmental environment whereby views, perspectives, and personal and professional experiences are encouraged. The educator must exhibit an educator-facilitated active, student-centered learning process, whereby students are held accountable for their active participation and self-directed learning while balancing a facilitator role to further enhance the learning process. This article explores one educator’s reflective practice process that has been developed over numerous years as a very early adopter of online education. It will explore the organizational aspect of teaching-facilitating a dynamic robust online course.

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Shepherd ◽  
Doris Bolliger

Facilitating an online course in today’s student population requires an educator to be innovative and creative and to have an impactful online presence. In the current online learning environment (also known as e-learning), keeping students’ thoughtfully engaged and motivated while dispensing the required course content necessitates faculty enabling a safe, nonjudgmental environment whereby views, perspectives, and personal and professional experiences are encouraged. The educator must exhibit an educator-facilitated active, student-centered learning process, whereby students are held accountable for their active participation and self-directed learning while balancing a facilitator role to further enhance the learning process. This article explores one educator’s reflective practice process that has been developed over numerous years as a very early adopter of online education. It will explore the organizational aspect of teaching-facilitating a dynamic robust online course.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Kamelia Gantrisia ◽  
Dian Ekawati ◽  
Genita Cansrina

Abstrak: Dengan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi media di semua bidang termasuk di bidang pendidikan, proses pembelajaran bahasa asing juga telah berubah secara permanen. Penggunaan media digital dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar, baik di dalam maupun di luar kelas menjadi sangat penting untuk dilakukan. Penelitian yang sedang berlangsung ini merupakan penelitian eksploratif dan deskriptif untuk memaksimalkan penggunaan media digital dalam metode pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa (Student Centered Learning/SCL). Berbagai materi pembelajaran yang diperoleh melalui media digital diintegrasikan ke dalam metode pembelajaran SCL, dengan studi kasus pada buku teks Netzwerk A1. Berdasarkan teori dari Astleitner (2000), Kron (2003, 2008), Astleitner dan Steinberg (2005), Budka and Mader (2006) dan Hillen dan Landis (2014) penelitian ini mencoba membuat peta metode SCL pembelajaran bahasa Jerman sebagai bahasa asing bagi pemula dengan menggunakan teknik dan bahan e-learning terutama untuk mahasiswa di Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia dan untuk menerapkannya dalam proses belajarnya. Hasil pemetaan yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa data-data yang diperoleh melalui media digital lebih menekankan pada kompetensi berbicara (Sprechen). Metode SCL yang sangat mendukung capaian kompetensi berbicara melalui latihan berbasis e-learning ini adalah Role-Play & Simulation.Kata kunci: e-learning, SCL, bahasa Jerman, bahasa asing  Abstract:  With the rapid development of media technology in all areas including in education, the learning process of foreign language has also changed permanently. Using of digital media in teaching and learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom becomes very important to do. This ongoing research conducted explorative and descriptive studies to maximize the using of digital media in student-centered-learning methods (SCL). Various learning materials obtained through digital media are integrated into the SCL learning methods, with case studies in Netzwerk A1 textbooks. Based on the theories from Astleitner (2000), Kron (2003, 2008), Asleitner and Steinberg (2005), Budka und Mader (2006) and Hillen and Landis (2014) this research tries to make a map of the SCL-methods of learning German as a foreign language by using e-learning techniques and materials especially for the students at the University of Padjadjaran Indonesia and to implement it in its learning process. The results of the mapping that has been done showed that the materials obtained through digital media more emphasis on the speaking competence. SCL method that strongly supports this competence through this e-learning training is Role-Play & Simulation. Keywords: e-learning, SCL, German, foreign language


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-111
Author(s):  
Paola Xhelili ◽  
Eliana Ibrahimi ◽  
Erinda Rruci ◽  
Kristina Sheme

The aim of this study is to evaluate the perceptions and challenges of Albanian students during online learning carried out due to COVID-19 pandemic. The students were invited via email to give their perception of ongoing online learning. Responses were obtained from 627 college students from various study fields, such as natural, medical, and life sciences. The results showed that students had a more positive attitude towards the classroom learning environment. The main challenges that students faced were the unavailability of internet connection and the lack of technology devices. Students enrolled in technology-based programs and also those with high academic performance were more comfortable and satisfied with online classes (p0.001). The % of students who preferred the learning process be continued in the classroom was higher than those who preferred online education or a combination of both on-campus and online learning environments (p0.001). Students firmly state that online learning cannot replace the classroom. The findings suggested that Albanian students are not familiar enough with technology-based education. Online teaching must be integrated gradually into Albanian education depending also on students’ characteristics. The learning process must be effectively organized by professors, taking into account students’ dissatisfactions and difficulties with e-learning and considering the overall limitations of this method.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Direstu Amalia ◽  
IGAAMOka IGAAMOka ◽  
Virma Septiani ◽  
M Rafli Fazal

During the Covid-19 pandemic, education and training activities began to shift to online classes. The problem is, the training carried out is only limited to theory-based training, not practical training. The current situation raises new possibilities in changing the learning method to fully online classes, with the character of vocational education, namely student-centered learning. The expected advantage is that education can be applied anywhere, this article explains how education providers develop research and development with the ADDIE method to analyze curriculum and learning models by promoting project-based learning methods where students are expected to be able to develop actively in learning. The TRBU Study Program designed the Arduino IDE microcontroller online training using free TinkerCad simulation with asynchronous learning materials through the LMS and supported by online classes using the zoom application. The results showed that 42.9% of students have high interest in online workshop and 92.9% agree that this online course needs to be re-implemented.


2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiza Anwar ◽  
Hajra Mansoor ◽  
Danyal Faisal ◽  
Huma Saeed Khan

Background and Objective: The corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic has had devastating impacts on not only the health and socio-economic conditions but also on the education sector in various countries. Consequently, the world of education entered a new era of E-learning. This descriptive study, thus, aims to evaluate the standpoint of medical and dental undergraduates regarding E-learning amid the Covid-19 lockdown. Methods: A descriptive online questionnaire was used to gather responses via Google forms. The questionnaire consisted of questions categorized as technology access, online skills and relationships, students’ views, and student’s perception of possible advantages of E-learning. Two hundred and eighty three medical and dental students of CMH Lahore Medical College participated in the study. Results: One hundred and seventy nine female and 104 male students responded to the questionnaire. The results of the study showed students encouraging the accommodation of E-learning into current teaching practices. Students agreed online study material not only provides flexibility in the learning process (p=0.003) but also saves time (p = 0.012). Female participants showed a more positive readiness response towards e learning than males (p =0.001). Results also showed students have easier access to online teaching resources. Regarding online lectures, the students believe that online lectures were more organized (p= 0.001) and stimulated student interest (p=0.026). Students believe that frequent participation in the learning process is important for success in online education (p=0.002). Conclusion: Undergraduate medical and dental students from the said private medical college are well equipped and ready to shift towards online education. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3124 How to cite this:Anwar A, Mansoor H, Faisal D, Khan HS. E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Lockdown: Standpoint of Medical and Dental Undergraduates. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(1):217-222. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3124 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


Author(s):  
Teena Sheethal Dsouza ◽  
Mithra N. Hegde ◽  
Kelvin Peter Pais

AbstractThe sudden outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has compelled universities worldwide to implement strategies for resuming academic courses by transferring some courses to a virtual modality. e-Learning has provided an excellent platform for education during this crisis. This review article discusses the various aspects of e-learning process that have to be considered before implementation, and the strengths and flaws of online education during this pandemic. It also sheds light on the necessary actions required to enhance the efficiency of e-learning in the future.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
SARAH SRI RAHAYU

This study aims to find out an overview of how the mathematics learning process on lines and angles in class VII SMP YPK 2 Manokwari, the level of teacher readiness, and to obtain an overview of the implementation of student-centered learning through the contextual learning model that takes place at SMP YPK 2. Manokwari on lines and angles. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results showed that (1) The learning process of mathematics at SMP YPK 2, especially in the material of lines and angles, has gone well in accordance with the learning plan that has been made and in accordance with the learning steps, namely introduction, core activities, closing, and evaluation (2 ) The readiness of the teacher in preparing for learning is good (3) The implementation of learning that is centered on students through the contextual learning model has not been fully carried out due to time constraints and differences in the abilities of each student which are not the same as the lack of existing facilities and infrastructure


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Mahmod ◽  
Asma Md. Ali

Electronic Learning (e-learning) is an inventive approach to offer education using electronic means of learning contents. e-learning is an online education or distance education, which means that it can deliver education to everyone around the world online through the electronic means such as the internet from different distant countries. The success of E-learning process in universities needs some factors that should be fit with the revolution of technology and enhance the learner’s knowledge. In order to adapt to the rapid growth of technology, Universities in Iraq needs to collaborate with other international universities and industries to develop e-learning tools and methods. In addition to that, Iraqi universities have to adopt collaboration culture with other universities and industries and adhocracy culture to follow the innovation in e-learning process. This paper suggests a framework that could contribute to enhancing and success e-learning in Baghdad. The IS success model of DeLone and McLean and the open innovation model will be essential in our developed e-learning framework. The developed framework relies on adopting a collaborative and innovative culture among universities to promote the e-learning process in universities in Baghdad and Iraq.


Author(s):  
Michael F. Beaudoin

In this era of student-centered, collaborative, constructivist learning, augmented by social networks and other virtual environments featuring learner autonomy, self-direction and independence, the role of instructors in online education is undergoing continuous evolution since the advent of the Internet, and the proliferation of Learning Management Systems (LSM) to support teaching and learning. This chapter examines the role of the online instructor, and indeed, poses the provocative question: does there remain a useful and meaningful role for what is arguably the increasingly ‘invisible’ instructor in many online settings. Factors that contribute to this phenomenon, such as the proliferation of new technology, the emphasis on self-directed learning, a changing student clientele, emerging modes of assessment, etc. are noted. Findings from a various studies of student attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of what is critical for success in online courses are highlighted, including data suggesting that the role of instructors and the features of Learning Management Systems are relatively minor factors for achieving success in online learning. The implications of these trends for the future role of the professoriate are also considered.


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