Perspectives on Lessons From the COVID-19 Outbreak for Post-pandemic Higher Education: Continuance Intention Model of Forced Online Distance Teaching

<p style="text-align: justify;">The response of most universities to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic was Online Distance Teaching (ODT), which was a new experience for many educators and students. The aim of the study was to investigate the response of university teachers to ODT. A questionnaire was sent to all university teachers (N = 914). We received 290 usable responses. To create a Continuance Intention Model of Forced Online Distance Teaching (CIMoFODT), Confirmatory Factorial Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used in addition to descriptive and inferential statistics. The main findings were as follows: (i) during the closure, use of the videoconferencing system MS Teams was the only item that increased significantly, owing to mandatory use; (ii) the increase in the use of other applications (e.g., Moodle, email) was minimal; (iii) after the reopening of the university, email, Moodle, and supplementary online materials will be used for ODT; MS Teams will be used for small group teaching and individual consultations; (iv) CIMoFODT can be applied to explain the intention to continue ODT. The main conclusion is that teachers will return to traditional teaching when classrooms reopen.</p>

Instructor Readiness for Open and Distance Learning in Turkey

The main purpose of this study is to examine the readiness of the instructors at universities in Turkey to open and distance learning (ODL) in terms of the ODL factors (distance teaching, technology, communication, and time) regarding competencies (knowledge-skills and attitudes-beliefs) and resources. A multiple case study design was employed, and 36 instructors from four different universities participated. Qualitative data were gathered through personal interviews and analyzed with descriptive analysis. Overall, the results indicate that the instructors in this research have competencies for all the ODL factors. Also, a majority of instructors has given their positive beliefs about ODL, but they all noted their concerns such as lack of interaction with the students and conveying university culture and lifestyle as the disadvantages of ODL. The study has revealed that almost every instructor has enough resources to give distance courses, whereas the problem is with lack of time for updating course content and self-development.

The application of neural network algorithm and embedded system in computer distance teach system

The computer distance teaching system teaches through the network, and there is no entrance threshold. Any student who is willing to study can log in to the network computer distance teaching system for study at any free time. Neural network has a strong self-learning ability and is an important part of artificial intelligence research. Based on this study, a neural network-embedded architecture based on shared memory and bus structure is proposed. By looking for an alternative method of exp function to improve the speed of radial basis function algorithm, and then by analyzing the judgment conditions in the main loop during the algorithm process, these judgment conditions are modified conditionally to reduce the calculation scale, which can double the speed of the algorithm. Finally, this article verifies the function, performance, and interface of the computer distance education system.

Implementasi Sistem Mobile Learning pada MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor

The application of technology in education is being developed very intensively today, especially the use of technology to support the teaching and learning process. The transfer of conventional learning methods such as face-to-face in the classroom towards a modern direction such as distance learning using computer-based systems or smartphones (Mobile Learning) has become a common thing implemented in today's education world. But not all educational institutions implement the same thing as MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor. The purpose of this study was to design and implement a distance learning system based on android with smartphone media (Mobile Learning) to help MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor in the teaching and learning process. The research method used is the Research & Development (R&D) method. System testing was carried out using the ISO 9126 method by distributing questionnaires to 20 respondents who were teachers at MI Taufiqul Athfal. The test results with four aspects of ISO 9126, namely aspects of Fuctionality, Reliability, Usability, and Efficiency produce an overall Actual Total score, namely Total% Actual of 90%, thus concluding that the quality of the system is Very Good to implement. The final result of this research is an Andiroid-based Mobile Learning system designed by researchers which is implemented very well at MI Taufiqul Athfal and helps support the distance teaching and learning process.

Digitalization of academic forms of teaching English

Данная статья рассматривает проблему цифровизации академического образования. Актуальность статьи обусловлена мотивированной интеграцией электронных образовательных ресурсов в академические методы преподавания, направленных на формирование коммуникативной компетенции. Цель статьи заключается в выявлении особенностей использования цифрового инструментария, определение его роли и места в образовательном процессе при дистанционном формате. Классифицированы недостатки и преимущества применения электронных образовательных ресурсов. В исследовании представлена технология реализации образовательной системы Moodle на примере авторского курса. Доказана необходимость цифровой трансформации образовательного процесса результатами проведенных опросов среди преподавателей и студентов. Результаты данного исследования будут интересны преподавателям иностранных языков высших учебных заведений для разработки эффективных форм взаимодействия со студентами в образовательном процессе. The article considers the problem of digitalization of academic education. The relevance of the article is due to the motivated integration of electronic educational resources into academic teaching methods aimed at the formation of communicative competence. The aim of the article is to identify the features of the use of digital tools, to determine its role and place in the educational process at distance teaching. The disadvantages and advantages of using electronic educational resources are classified. The study presents the technology of implementing Moodle on the example of the author's course. The necessity of digital transformation of the educational process is proved by the results of surveys conducted among teachers and students. The results of this study will be of interest to teachers of foreign languages of higher educational institutions for the development of effective forms of interaction with students in the educational process.

SYNCHRONOUS COMPUTER-SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE WRITING OF THE PROPOSAL DURING THE PANDEMIC

Modern technology has already changed the way we live, but the COVID-19 pandemic has provided us educators with an unprecedented situation in which we are faced with the enormous challenge of teaching online for a long period of time. It is therefore important to analyse various techniques for getting the most out of distance teaching, especially in a synchronous mode. The aim of the study discussed in this article was to analyse students’ attitudes towards collaborative online work undertaken in synchronous mode during the pandemic. Thirty-three first-year BA students studying English Philology participated in this study. Respondents reflected on the process of online, synchronous collaboration via MS Teams by answering an online survey. The results of the study revealed that collaborative learning allows participants to actively participate in an online lesson, interact with others, co-construct a writing task, apply the new language introduced in lessons in a practical task and receive almost instant feedback. Consequently, any sense of isolation the students may feel is reduced and a sense of community is developed. In addition to this, a collaborative task enhances students’ use of academic skills and the development of key competences that can lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Design of feasibility analysis platform for college physical education based on mobile social network

In order to promote the development of sports distance network education, a college sports teaching feasibility analysis platform based on mobile social network is designed. The key technologies such as Ajax, database and XML, Java Web containers applied to mobile social networks provide a technical basis for the platform design of this paper. Design the feasibility analysis platform framework using MVC mode, three platform functional modules were designed. Among it, the member function module is responsible for the registration and modification of the platform personal information of members; The feasibility analysis interactive discussion module is based on the cloud database storage and analysis platform user discussion records; The feasibility evaluation module of mobile social network is based on mobile social network, builds the hierarchical model of feasibility analysis and completes the design of feasibility analysis of distance teaching in universities. Experimental performance tested the platform, with an average response time of 2.3 ms and an analysis time of 18 ms. The feasibility analysis results of the platform have high reliability and effectiveness to meet the practical application requirements.

Digital Libraries in Jordanian Universities and Overcoming the Digital Gap in the Time of COVID-19: A Case Study of Yarmouk University

This study aims to evaluating the pattern of digital library utilization in the time of COVID-19 by the postgraduate students in Yarmouk University - Jordan, in addition to helping the university library’s staff and decision makers to identify the role that the digital library play as a response to the closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effectiveness, Moreover, to examine availability of the ICT infrastructure and support modality the distance teaching and learning which took place due to the university closure since the start of the pandemic. A was used to collect data on how the needs of the postgraduate students and their use of the digital library resources during the period of COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consisted of (180) postgraduate students selected by using simple random sampling technique through (GoogleDocs) in order to represent the study population which is (759) postgraduate students. The findings indicated the poor utilization of digital information resources since students depended on the internet to obtain free digital resources. As a conclusion, the students’ skills have overcome the digital gap as their generation depends on the use of all forms of smart devices.

Exploration of Using Modern Information Technology to Realize College English Distance Teaching

China is gradually evolving to a knowledge-based society of computer information technology, knowledge economy, and learning. The modern information construction of college English is to realize the distance teaching of College English with the help of modern information technology, which is conducive to the continuous development of network education in China in the direction of modern information. This paper summarizes the research objectives and contents of college English modern information technology construction. We analyze the significance of implementing college English modern information technology and realize distance teaching. We put forward important measures for college English information technology to realize distance teaching, in order to bring some reference to relevant professionals. Finally, the sharing of high-quality educational resources will be realized, so as to provide reference for further improving the situation of rural English teaching.