The effectiveness of using distance learning in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of the principals of Irbid schools: فاعلية استخدام التَعليم عَن بُعد في ظل جائحة كورونا في مدارس محافظة إربد من وجهة نظر مدراء المدارس

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of using distance learning in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of the principals of Irbid schools. A paragraph divided into three areas: 1) Continuity of using distance education in light of the Corona pandemic. 2) Obstacles to using distance education in light of the Corona pandemic. 3) The desired level of distance education. The results of the study came in varying degrees: medium, high The results of the study also showed the effectiveness of the use of distance education in light of the Corona pandemic to a high degree, and the reason is that the Ministry of Education relied on the infrastructure well. Also, the continuity of the distance education process in light of the Corona pandemic came to a high degree, due to the Ministry of Education’s adoption of advance and reliable software, and the focus of teachers on social media. Moreover, the obstacles to using distance education in light of the Corona pandemic came to a high degree due to the lack of pre- prepared educational software Also, the hoped- for level of distance education in light of the Corona pandemic in the schools of Irbid Governorate ranged between a medium degree and a high degree. This result is attributed to some teachers who do not have the ability to control students’ implementation of the tests, and the interaction of teachers and students is governed by the continuous availability of Internet service. The study recommended the need to take into account the abilities and characteristics of students, the capabilities of parents and their educational level before preparing and implementing any distance education study plans, and the need to direct the departments of the Ministry of Education to the importance of developing a plan to train teachers on the distance education system in terms of the techniques used, communication tools, and their importance in This system.

Computer Digital Technology-Based Educational Platform for Protection and Activation Design of Ming Furniture

Chinese Ming-style furniture is the first of the three major furnitures in the world, which has high artistic value and complete structural system. The protection of Ming-style furniture and making its design show vitality that has always been a research topic in China and even in the world. Based on 3D virtual simulation technology, this paper uses 3D scanning reverse data acquisition technology and intelligent operation of computer engine to realize big data simulation and develops the design software of Ming furniture. By means of computer information technology, we interpret and present the structural thinking and design concept of Ming furniture and transform it into design program software. This has formed a system-wide educational software operation platform for knowledge reserve, thinking training, design and application, and achievement transformation. By applying the mechanism strategy of production and teaching to the talent training plan of colleges and universities, the underlying logic of talent training, technical management, and production management that can open up the innovative industry of Ming furniture is also constructed. After experimenting with the platform software, students are able to understand the relationship between the structure and form of Ming furniture and can design new styles that fit the logic of Ming furniture shapes as they prefer.

Towards Effective Patient Simulators

In this paper we give an overview of the field of patient simulators and provide qualitative and quantitative comparison of different modeling and simulation approaches. Simulators can be used to train human caregivers but also to develop and optimize algorithms for clinical decision support applications and test and validate interventions. In this paper we introduce three novel patient simulators with different levels of representational accuracy: HeartPole, a simplistic transparent rule-based system, GraphSim, a graph-based model trained on intensive care data, and Auto-ALS—an adjusted version of an educational software package used for training junior healthcare professionals. We provide a qualitative and quantitative comparison of the previously existing as well as proposed simulators.

The Efficiency of a Learning Software Compared to e-Books in Dental Education

Objectives Due to time-consuming curricular and extracurricular activities, students in dentistry and medicine can profit from efficient learning strategies. One strategy could be the preparation with individually designed educational software that embed different multimedia sources. The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of such a program compared with an e-book similar to a traditional textbook. Materials and Methods Dentistry students of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz passed an entrance multiple-choice test on the topic of odontogenic tumors and were then randomized into two groups. Afterward, both groups had 14 days to study on the topic of odontogenic tumors either with a learning software or an e-book. A final exam was then taken and the two groups were compared. Statistical Analysis A least significant difference post hoc analysis comparing the group average values was performed. The level of significance was p <0.05. Results Seventy-one students took part in the study. While students from the first and second clinical semester showed significantly better results and improvements with the e-book, an opposite effect was observed in students from the third and fifth clinical semester with significantly better results and improvements with the software. Conclusion Depending on the clinical experience and knowledge, a multimedia educational software can help students in dentistry to enhance efficiency in the preparation for exams.

QUATÉRNIOS: GENERALIZAÇÃO DOS NÚMEROS COMPLEXOS NA PERSPECTIVA DO USO DO SOFTWARE EDUCATIVO GEOGEBRA E O SOFTWARE ON-LINE LIVRE QUATERNION

This article was carried out under the Tutorial Education Program (PET Mathematical Knowledge connections), of the Mathematics Degree Course at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) - Três Lagoas Campus (CPTL). Our objective was to present both the consolidation of Complex Numbers (1833) and the class of hyper-complex Quaternions (1843), both conceptualized by Sir William Rowan Hamilton, as well as using the Free Educational Software GeoGebra and the Free Online Software QUATERNION, as alternative pedagogical resources facilitating the development of the teaching and learning process of abstract mathematical content.

Using ICT and Energy Technologies for Improving Global Engineering Education

Information, communication, and energy technologies have the potential to improve engineering education worldwide. With the availability of low cost, open-source microcontrollers/microcomputers, such as the Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms, and a wide variety of sensors and communication tools, a range of engineering applications and innovations may be developed at a low price. Furthermore, the cost of solar panels and LED lamps have also dropped dramatically in recent years and these also allow for improved energy support in regions that lack energy access or require autonomous monitoring/processing. Also, low-cost 3D printers are now widely available for making simple prototypes of hardware. Finally, low-cost educational software tools have also become available. Combining these technologies enables engineering education to be brought into traditionally inaccessible communities in the world. In this book chapter, examples of how ICT and energy technologies are being used to teach students engineering technologies in underserved communities will be described. Application areas to be described will include environmental monitoring, clean water systems, and remote learning.

Applying Modern Educational Information Technologies in Higher Education Institutions

В статье рассматриваются актуальные вопросы применения современных информационно-образовательных технологий в высшей школе. Обоснована их актуальность и востребованность, а также программ и порталов дистанционного обучения в высшей школе. Рассмотрены исследования, разработки и практика реализации современных информационно-образовательных технологий, которые освещены в современной научной литературе. Представлен опыт их использования в Национальном государственном университете физической культуры имени П. Ф. Лесгафта (Санкт-Петербург), накопленный с 2013 года: работа университетского портала дистанционного образования (ДО), который насчитывает около 10500 пользователей (студенты, магистранты и аспиранты) и включает в себя электронную информационно-образовательную среду (ЭИОС) вуза, представляющую собой совокупность информационно-коммуникационных технологий и электронных информационно-образовательных ресурсов, в том числе около 1200 дистанционных курсов, электронные варианты материалов учебных дисциплин, выполненных в соответствии с требованиями государственного образовательного стандарта, и интернет-странички преподавателей, на которых они размещают свои информационные и учебно-методические материалы в электронном виде. Рассмотрены основные преимущества, которые дает использование собственного дистанционного портала, основанного на платформе LMS Moodle, высшему учебному заведению. Показаны особенности и трудности организации образовательного процесса с помощью этих технологий. The article focuses on the issues of educational information technologies application in higher educational institutions. The authors highlight that educational information technologies, e-learning portals and educational software have become a component of the higher education system. The article investigates contemporary theoretical research and descriptions of practical implementation of modern educational information technologies in the learning environment. The article discusses the experience of implementing educational information technologies at Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health (St. Petersburg). The University distance learning portal has been functioning since 2013. There are approximately 10,500 users (bachelor students, master students, postgraduate students). The portal hosts the university educational information environment and a variety of educational information resources, including 1,200 online courses, digital textbooks and other learning materials in full correspondence with the State Educational Standard, teachers’ web pages where they store their digital educational materials. The article analyzes the advantages of using the university distance learning portal based on the Moodle learning platform.

About the system of games in teaching high school students algorithms and mathematical structures

The article considers the issue of increasing the motivation of students to study computer science and mathematics by introducing gamifcation elements into the educational process. Special attention is paid to the possibility of introducing computer games into the educational process as part of extracurricular activities in computer science. A brief overview of the training software environment developed by the authors is given, containing a set of paired fnite mathematical games ("Determinant", "24 cards", "Even", "The Bachet's game", "The Bergson's matches", "The Kayles' game", "Nim"). The authors indicate the possibility of using the developed system of games to prepare students for the state fnal certifcation in computer science in the 11th grade. The main approaches to solving the games listed above, as well as their applications for determining the winning strategies of some other games, are considered. In conclusion, the rationale for the expediency of using the developed educational software environment is given.

Virtual immunology: An educational software to encourage antigen-antibody interaction learning

Immunology is a knowledge area of paramount importance in life sciences and health care professional education with diverse applications, as well as for a general public understanding of issues related to vaccination. However, many concepts are complex and difficult to be understood based only on conventional classes or static images. The use of tools, such as educational software, may enhance the learning of dynamic molecular phenomena that occur in our bodies. Virtual Immunology is a software that aims to facilitate the learning of certain complex immunology concepts. Herein, we present the "antigen-antibody interactions" module that was used and evaluated by 127 students and three teachers from medical schools from two universities, one public and one private, both in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pre-test/post-test research design was used to assess student learning in a randomized sample. To evaluate user perceptions concerning software quality, 14 statements were analyzed using a Likert scale. Results indicate suitable evaluations from both students and teachers concerning the "antigen-antibody module" as an auxiliary tool in immunology teaching. The software was well rated an educational resource since it allows dynamically viewing immunological phenomena. In addition, its ease of use and immunological process visualization were the best-evaluated parameters by the students, which recommended this software module as an auxiliary learning tool. The use of the evaluated software may motivate students and aid in the understanding of immunology-related concepts, becoming a complementary tool that may enhance the teaching-learning process.

Innovative Cardio Educational Software System in Support of Medical Education

The article presents an innovative software system that allows for processing and comparative analysis of biomedical data. The presented system uses real cardiological data obtained with modern medical devices - electrocardiography, continuous Holter monitoring, photoplethysmographic device, and others. The software system enables students studying at higher medical universities, majoring in cardiology to get acquainted and acquire skills for working with real cardiac records. The presented system allows the examination and use of cardiac recordings obtained using modern non-invasive technologies for research and procedures - modern electrocardiographic equipment, Holter-monitoring systems, photoplethysmographic devices. This will enable students to gain prior experience in working with real biomedical patient records. The presented software system together with the traditional training will help to increase the quality of modern education, will contribute to the acquisition of abilities, skills, and competencies necessary for future medical professionals.