Research on the Hybrid Teaching Model in Computer Courses Based on the OBE Concept

At present, the demand for high-tech practical talents in China is increasing. It is particularly important to concoct a teaching model, which adapts to the national new engineering construction strategy based on the current situation of college computer learning and teaching, for computer courses. In view of the existing problems in the teaching of computer courses, there is a transformation from process-oriented to result-oriented in this study, combining online information teaching and offline classroom teaching as well as proposing a hybrid teaching model based on the OBE concept. This article assumes the public basic computer course for engineering majors as an example to explain and summarize the hybrid teaching model based on the OBE concept from the whole teaching process.

The effect of computer courses on developing teachers' technological skills from viewpoint of teachers of Southern Jordan Valley schools: أثر الدورات الحاسوبية في تنمية مهارات المعلمين التكنولوجية من وجهة نظر معلمي مدارس الأغوار الجنوبية

This study aimed to uncover the effect of computer courses on developing teachers’ technological skills, and in order to achieve the aim of the study, a descriptive analytical approach was used and a questionnaire was developed to collect data from the study sample, which included (333) teachers from the southern Jordan Valley schools, where (324) questionnaires were retrieved and valid for statistical analysis, with a rate of (97.3%) of the total distributed questionnaires. The results of the study showed that the degree to which teachers of Southern Jordan Valley schools possessed technological skills was of a moderate degree, and there is a statistically significant effect at the level of significance (α≤0.05) for computer courses with all its dimensions (training material, trainer, activities) in developing the skills of technological teachers. In light of the results obtained, the study recommended the necessity of increasing attention to training centers for computer courses in terms of providing them with adequate and modern technological equipment, and using qualified trainers who have extensive experience in the field of computers and technology.

Implementation of Adult Learning by Computer Course Instructor in the Training Course Agency (LKP) Equivalency Education Program

This research is motivated by the reality in the field which shows that adult learning that must prioritize the characteristics of the assumption of adult learning is a program carried out by computer course instructors at the Kurnia Computer Training Course Institute (LKP). In the course of the course, learning is usually directed at adults at the Kurnia Computer Training Course Institute (LKP) which is categorized as quite applied. This can be seen from the learning provided by the instructor to adults well and the supporting facilities and infrastructure. The purpose of this study was to find out (1) a description of the application of the assumptions of adult learning experiences in the implementation of computer courses by instructors (2) an overview of the application of the assumptions of adult self-concept in the implementation of computer courses (3) an overview of the application of the assumption of adult learning readiness in the implementation of computer courses by instructor. This type of research is descriptive research which was carried out at the Kurnia Computer Pesisir Selatan Training Course Institute (LKP). The approach used in this research is quantitative. The population of the study was the participants of the computer course of the Kurnia training course institution (LKP) which amounted to 15 people. The sample amounted to 15 people using saturated sampling technique for sampling, meaning that the sample was taken as a whole, namely 100%. Techniques in data collection using written statements (questionnaires) and data collection tools in the form of a list of statements. The data analysis technique uses the percentage formula. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The description of the application of adult learning assumptions by computer course instructors at the Pesisir Selatan computer course and training institute (LKP) seen from the sub-variables of experience is categorized as quite applied. (2) The description of the application of adult learning assumptions by computer course instructors at the Kurnia Pesisir Selatan computer course and training institution (LKP) seen from the sub-variables of self-concept is categorized as quite applied. (3) The description of the application of adult learning assumptions by computer course instructors at the Kurnia Pesisir Selatan computer course and training institution (LKP) seen from the sub-variables of learning readiness is categorized as quite applied. It is suggested to other researchers to develop this research with different variables so that it can deepen the study of the assumptions of adult learning.

Thoughts on the Implementation of Online and Offline Hybrid Teaching of University Computer Courses

Based on the continuous advancement of higher education reform, the implementation of online and offline hybrid teaching has become a new direction. Combining online teaching and offline teaching, constructing a hybrid teaching model can bring a whole new experience to teaching activities. For university computer courses, the implementation of online and offline hybrid teaching is very necessary, which can reflect positive effects in many aspects. Based on this, this article first analyzes the main points of online and offline hybrid teaching, discusses its positive effects on university computer courses, analyzes its specific strategies for implementation, and puts forward a few points for attention, hoping to provide some references for university computer course teachers.

Volunteering in libraries: survey on Romanian public libraries

Libraries are a natural hotspot for volunteer work, they can act as both beneficiaries and organizers of volunteers and their work. Volunteer programs in the libraries cover an important range of possibilities, from basic library work (moving books, assisting users that need help) to specialized activities (language courses, computer courses, specialized activities with persons with disabilities) and everything in between. This study aims to offer an overview of the situation regarding volunteer work in Romanian public libraries. It seeks to find out whether and how the county libraries and the two national libraries use volunteers.