Online student support: a framework for embedding support interventions into the online learning cycle

Support is one of the crucial elements of online students’ success. Although many support strategies have been documented in the past, less is known at what stages of the learning cycle suggested interventions can be embedded into the online learning curriculum. This paper offers a systematic review of the 28 empirical studies on effective support strategies and interventions that are indexed by the SCOPUS database between 2010 and 2020. Following an Inclusive Student Services Process Model framework, identified strategies are allocated across different phases of student learning to indicate where and when they can be delivered to online students. The analysis suggests that the effectiveness of the support provision depends on the time when support is offered. Furthermore, it was found that two areas support delivery, namely support at transitions and measurement of support interventions, remain under-researched. Finally, the analysis showed two emerging trends in online students support: an increasing role of technology and social network sites to design support interventions and a shift to a more personalised yet holistic approach to student support.

ANALISIS PEMBELAJARAN ALGORITMA PEMROGRAMAN BERBASIS APLIKASI WEB

The programming language at this time has become a language that is desirable.In learning programming languages can be done through formal or informaleducation, such as learning online. Online learning has several advantages,including lower costs, more time efficient and can adjust their learning abilities. Ajarin Code was created to assist online students in learning programminglanguages, especially in learning PHP, HMTL, CSS, and MYSQL. In this applicationwill present the discussion material in accordance with the level of understandingof each participant and at the end of the learning is given an online test usingrandomization methods namely Fisher-Yates algorithm. With this algorithm, eachquestion that appears will be different for each participant and when a participantrepeats the test.AbstrakBahasa pemrograman merupakan Bahasa yang paling popular saat ini .Pembelajaran Bahasa pemrograman dapat di lakukan melalui pendidikan formal maupun informalseperti, Lembaga khusus atau pembelajaran secara online. Pembelajaran secara online memeberikan berbagai keunggulan, diantaranya biaya yang lebih murah juga waktu yang fleksible serta setiap peserta dapat menyesuaikan diri dengan kemampuan dan perkembangan pembelajaran yang dibangun oleh para pembelajar online. Dalam memehami Bahasa pemrograman, Khususnya Bahasa pemrograman website yang meliputi PHP, HMTL, CSS Dan MySQL. Aplikasi ini akan memberikan materi yang sesuai dengan level pemahaman peserta dan pada setiap akhir pembelajaran akan di berikan ujian online dengan metode pengacakan soal dengan menggunakan algoritma Fisher-yates .Dengan algoritma ini, maka urutan soal yang dimunculkan akan selalu berbeda dengan setiap peserta dan ketika seorang peserta akan mengulangi ujian. Peserta yang telah menyelesaikan ujian nantinya akan dapat menempuh materi pada level lebih lanjut.

Exploring Student Emotional Engagement in Extreme E-service Learning

This article reports on a qualitative study that explored online student emotional engagement experiences during Extreme e-Service Learning program in a higher education institution. There are very few studies providing in-depth perspectives on the engagement experiences of online students, moreover in Extreme e-Service Learning program. This research adopted a case study approach, following 27 online students over one semester. The setting for this study involved undergraduate students who enroll for co-curriculum course that implement Extreme e-Service Learning in one of the public universities in Malaysia. The aim of this study was to explore student's emotional engagement throughout the Extreme e-Service Learning and investigate what makes them engaged emotionally. Data was collected from participant’s reflective journal and analyzed according to engagement rubric meanwhile open-ended question was analyzed using thematic analysis. Researcher found out that participants generally have positive emotions throughout the learning process, and it gradually increased until the end of the course. Main reason for this positive emotional engagement was due to the role of instructors and peers, course design, and personal value practiced by participants. One limitation of this study is that it is relatively small but still its finding provides insight to the instructor of Service Learning that wants to shift to the online platform at the same time achieve successful and engaging learning experiences.

Creating presence, currency and connection in digital learning with video blogs

There is a substantial body of work arguing that sense of belonging, connection and interaction is a critical element for students to persist and succeed in learning online. However online students frequently report feeling isolated and disconnected from teachers, peers, and the institution. This paper explores the use of regular, informal video messages to facilitate these connections in a fully online course We argue that such videos can build teacher presence, provide opportunities for sharing feedback, guidance, emerging developments and professional insights, and contribute to a dynamic and engaging learning environment. We share preliminary feedback and reflections on the use of such videos and discuss the next steps in measuring the impact of these videos on student learning and satisfaction.

Loneliness in online students with disabilities: qualitative investigation for experience, understanding and solutions

Online learning has given access to education for diverse populations including students with disabilities. In our university, the ratio of students with disabilities is substantially higher in the online programmes than face-to-face. Online learning provides high accessibility though it can result in a lonely experience. Accordingly, this study aimed to appraise the first-hand experience and understanding of loneliness in online students with disabilities (OSWD), and to discuss possible solutions. Thematic analysis on semi-structured interviews attended by nine OSWD identified: ‘Self-paced study can reduce stigma but cause loneliness (Theme 1)’, ‘Loneliness and social difficulties relate to misunderstanding of disability (Theme 2)’, and ‘Activities, events and staff for informal socialisation are needed (Theme 3)’. As the demand for online learning is further expanded due to the current global pandemic, our findings will be helpful for online learning institutions worldwide to establish effective strategies to reduce loneliness in OSWD.

EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN DI SMP NEGERI 2 TARAKAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

One of the important factors in learning activities is the existence of learning media that attracts the attention of students. Media is an intermediary tool between educators and students and is very supportive in the delivery of learning material to make it easier to learn and understand it. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has an impact on the Indonesian education process. Educational activities must be carried out online, students and teachers do not meet each other. So that the learning media that is an alternative for educators during the Covid-19 pandemic is the use of learning video media. The purpose of this study was to see the effectiveness of using video media in learning at SMP Negeri Tarakan during the Covid-19 pandemic based on the educator's perspective. The methodology used in this study is descriptive quantitative with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire given to teachers at SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan in October 2021. The results show that the implementation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic using learning video media by subject teachers has goes well. Media in the form of learning videos is effectively used during the Covid-19 pandemic, because it makes it easier for educators to teach material that needs explanation and makes it easier for students to understand learning material. ABSTRAKSalah satu faktor penting dalam kegiatan pembelajaran adalah adanya media pembelajaran yang menarik perhatian peserta didik. Media merupakan alat perantara antara pendidik dengan peserta didik dan sangat menunjang dalam penyampaian materi pembelajaran agar lebih mudah untuk mempelajari dan memahaminya. Mewabahnya pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia memberikan pengaruh bagi proses pendidikan Indonesia. Kegiatan pendidikan harus dilaksanakan dengan daring peserta didik dan guru tidak saling bertemu. Sehingga media pembelajaran yang menjadi alternatif pendidik saat pandemi Covid-19 adalah penggunaan media video pembelajaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat efektivitas penggunaan media video dalam pembelajaran di SMP Negeri Tarakan selama masa pandemi Covid-19 berdasarkan perspektif pendidik. Metodologi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan instrumen berupa angket yang diberikan kepada guru-guru di SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan pada bulan Oktober 2021. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dengan menggunakan media video pembelajaran oleh guru mapel telah berjalan dengan baik. Media berupa video pembelajaran efektif digunakan pada masa pandemi Covid-19, karena memudahkan pendidik dalam mengajarkan materi yang perlu adanya penjelasan serta memudahkan peserta didik memahami materi pembelajaran.

QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION ONLINE TRAINING, STUDENT SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A VIETNAMESE PERSPECTIVE

The study aims to test the online training quality scale and examine the relationship between training quality, satisfaction, and loyalty of online students. The results of CFA analysis on a survey sample of 300 online students of public and non-public universities in Hanoi city. The online training quality scale includes five components: (1) quality of information systems (2) quality of faculty, (3) effectiveness of online learning, (4) student satisfaction, and (5) student loyalty. Furthermore, the results of SEM analysis show that the quality of the information system, the quality of the lecturers, and the effectiveness of online learning all have an indirect relationship to loyalty, and directly for satisfaction, and anthropological factors are time and place of residence affect learners’ satisfaction.

`The Business Library Never Sleeps

UF's Online Business Library met the moment. When the global pandemic forced the University of Florida to close in March 2020 and move all classes online, students and faculty working remotely had the same access to the Business Library's 200 business research databases as they had when they were on campus. The Business Library is always open, 24/7, anytime, everywhere.

Experiential Cyber Education

There is a gap between available cyber professionals with necessary skills and experience to meet industry requirements. Institutions of higher education (IHE)—as well as other programs—have begun increasing course and degree offerings to help educate, train, and even retrain working professionals to close this gap. Of growing importance are tools and techniques to supplement theoretical development with accelerated experiential cyber training. Fortunately, there has been an increase in providers offering these services, although they vary substantially in features, costs, and opportunities. The purpose of this research is to identify a current spectrum of vendors and opportunities providing hands-on cyber training. The authors of this paper include cyber faculty at a university offering undergraduate and master's cybersecurity degrees. Both degrees are offered to resident as well as online students.

Classroom Management Strategies to Improve Learning Experiences for Online Courses

Hybrid classrooms (taught simultaneously to both in-person and online students) have become increasingly common in the course of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and they have offered multiple benefits and challenges. We offer several recommendations to improve student engagement and classroom experience in such classrooms, especially for online learners who may face greater barriers to participation.