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Involvement of Parents in Online Classes in Croatia During the Pandemic of the Virus Covid-19

Author(s): Sandra Kadum,Lucija Franolić,Marija Karačić / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

The aim of the research is to determine the involvement of parents in online classes of children who attended elementary school and who during the epidemic of the COVID-19 virus followed classes online.The results show that 66.2% of parents were involved in their child's online classes and that, regardless of employment, 34.8% of parents had enough time to help their children. 75.3% of parents stated that they have all the necessary technical conditions for their child to follow online classes. 5.1% of parents stated that they write their children's homework, and 2.2% of parents said that they write their children's exams.82.0% of parents agree with the statement that children spent too much time in front of screens in the last two years. And according to the parents' opinions (85.5%), it is time to return to "normal classes".

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Virtual Lab Geometry Development as Online Learning Media Alternatives at Universitas PGRI Semarang and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Author(s): Achmad Buchori,Agnita Siska Pramasdyasari,Sharifah Osman,Nor Fadila,Senowarsito Senowarsito / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

This study aimed to identify potential challenges of implementing inclusive education practices at X University, Jordan, as perceived by students with disabilities. The study used a qualitative case study methodology by interviewing ten students with sensory and physical disabilities. Semi-structured interviews and descriptive coding strategies were used to collect and analyze the data. The findings identified five themes that represented the main challenges with inclusive educational practices faced by the students with disabilities at the university: physical environment, modifications, personal attitudes, assistive technologies, support, and administrative procedures. This study suggests a set of recommendations that could provide the best inclusive education practices in Jordanian universities.In this contemporary epidemic era, learning media that is easily accessible and engaging to learners is genuinely required. So far, students at PGRI Semarang University and University Teknologi Malaysia have previously been required to apply a compass and ruler to construct flat shapes and spaces, to establish active learning strategies that can encourage students in virtually sketching flat shapes. The ADDIE model was employed in the research, the outcome of this research is a virtual geometry lab. According to student responses, as much as 96 percent agree that the use of virtual media the geometry lab can enhance students' cognitive and spatial abilities.

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THE DIFFUSIONIST-EVOLUTIONIST MODEL OF E-LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Author(s): Petar Jandrić / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2012

This paper explores development of the discipline of e-learning. It develops the evolutionist model of e-learning development and compares it with the diffusionist model of e-learning development. Using transdisciplinary research methodology, it develops the diffusionist-evolutionist model of e-learning development. The diffusionist aspect of the model concentrates to practical issues such as introducing e-learning into educational institutions. The evolutionist aspect of the model concentrates to theoretical issues such as comparative studies of historical developments. On such basis, the diffusionist-evolutionist model provides a single practical framework for describing small-scale and large-scale e-learning development. Following methodological restrictions, the diffusionist-evolutionist model does not reflect any natural principle. As a research principle, it only aims at improving our current descriptions of e-learning development.

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ONLINE LEARNING IN THE ENGLISH CLASS: A CASE STUDY OF SLOVAK AND ROMANIAN STUDENTS

Author(s): Oana Maria Păstae,Lenka Môcová / Language(s): English Issue: 02/2022

THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC FORCED UNIVERSITIES TO MOVE FULLY OR PARTIALLY ONLINE AND TO USE ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING. THIS STUDY EXPLORES STUDENT REFLECTIONS ON ONLINE LEARNING COMPARED TO FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING AT THE ROMANIAN AND SLOVAK UNIVERSITIES. A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED ON 118 STUDENTS. THE STUDY FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS EXPRESSED THEIR SATISFACTION WITH ONLINE LEARNING. THEY CONSIDERED THEIR ONLINE ENGLISH COURSES WELL-STRUCTURED AND CLEAR. MOREOVER, THEY PERCEIVED THEY COULD LEARN ENGLISH MORE EFFECTIVELY ONLINE BECAUSE THE CLASSES WERE MORE INTERACTIVE AND THE ONLINE PLATFORMS PROVIDED PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE ALL SKILLS: LISTENING, READING, WRITING AND SPEAKING. MOST OF THEM APPRECIATED THEIR ENGLISH ONLINE CLASSES DUE TO THE VARIABILITY OF LEARNING MATERIALS, METHODS AND ACTIVITIES, THE COMFORT, THE NOVELTY AND ATTRACTIVITY, THE SUPPORT OF LEARNER'S INDEPENDENCE AND OF SPEAKING CONFIDENCE. CONCERNING FACE-TOFACE CLASSES, THEY PREDOMINANTLY APPRECIATED THE EFFICIENCY, FEWER DISTRACTIONS, BETTER INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION, FEWER HEALTH ISSUES CAUSED BY THE SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE, MORE SOCIAL CONTACT, LOSS OF TECHNICAL ISSUES, FAMILIARITY AND BETTER MOTIVATION.

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PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTIVES IN DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDIA IN THE 21st CENTURY

Author(s): Sadhasivam Panchabakesan / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2011

This research paper attempts to introduce the problems and prospective in Distance Education System in India. This paper begins with the definition of distance learning and then proceeds to tell about the types of distance learning. It discusses and analyses the synchronous and asynchronous of distance education delivery system and emphasizes that the asynchronous method is more flexible than synchronous instruction. It also emphasizes that the instructional design, technology and support are the elements which are of paramount importance to any successful distance education program. The history of distance learning narrates the development of distance learning and discusses how it found an alternative method to the then existing effective system which brought the students together to one place and one time to learn from one of the masters. It reveals how the pioneers of distance education used the best technology of their days to open educational opportunities to people who were unable to attend the regular conventional institutions. It also lists and discusses the problems such as lack of student’s co-ordination, conducting examinations, publishing results and other related problems. Further, it attempts to converse on the origin, salient features, and the technologies used in distance education in India. It also brings out the four themes of distance education system and their prospective. Finally, it summarizes and suggests solutions for the problems faced in distance education and also widens the scope of any researcher to further research on the problems and prospective in distance education and to improve the values in distance education system of learning in India.

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Traktat o e-nauczaniu, przekł. z jęz. ang. P. Gawliczek i in. (Modernizing Learning: Building the Future Learning Ecosystem, eds. J.J. Walcutt, S. Schatz, Government Publishing Office, Washington 2019), Wydawnictwo Akademii Sztuki Wojennej, Warszawa

Author(s): Wojciech Guzewicz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 4/2022

Traktat o e-nauczaniu, przekł. z jęz. ang. P. Gawliczek i in. (Modernizing Learning: Building the Future Learning Ecosystem, eds. J.J. Walcutt, S. Schatz, Government Publishing Office, Washington 2019), Wydawnictwo Akademii Sztuki Wojennej, Warszawa 2021

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Factors of Students’ Perceived Satisfaction with Distance Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Slađana Zuković,Dušica Stojadinović,Senka Slijepčević / Language(s): English Issue: 22/2023

Bearing in mind the specifics of the educational process in the online context and the factors of satisfaction with this type of teaching in a crisis, the paper presents the results of research aimed at examining student satisfaction with distance learning in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. The research was conducted on a convenient sample of 505 students in the second cycle of primary school education in the Republic of Serbia. A modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (Davis 1989) instrument was used for the research. Using factor analysis, we identified two subscales (Attitudes towards distance learning and Motivated behaviour) for which we established criterion validity. The obtained results for the entire scale showed that the respondents moderately positively assessed the factors of satisfaction with distance learning, while female students and respondents from two-parent families rated satisfaction with this aspect at a higher level. The analysis of the differences in the answers obtained concerning the measured socio-demographic variables showed that the answers on the subscale Attitudes towards distance education of the child differ concerning the birth order in the family. On the subscale Motivated behaviour differences were determined concerning gender, school achievement and family structure. In addition to the research limitations highlighted in the paper, the results generally suggest that strengthening the sense of personal control and self-regulation is one of the more essential ways to improve satisfaction, motivation and intention to learn during distance learning.

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Doprinos razvoju digitalnih kompetencija vaspitača – praktična primena Geogebre

Author(s): Duška Pešić,Marta Dedaj,Aleksandar Pešić / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 22/2023

Introducing basic mathematical concepts is often seen as a challenge for preschool teachers but with the improvement of multimedia technologies, potential difficulties can be overcome and the quality of educational activities can be significantly improved. In that sense, the availability of a non-commercial, dynamic, open-source mathematical software package – GeoGebra can encourage preschool teachers to explore a wide range of mathematical concepts with children through an integrated approach to learning. This paper presents the procedure of creating a dynamic illustration in GeoGebra as a tool in the process of developing the mathematical concept of the cardinality of a set in children. The case study was conducted in the preschool institution “Svitac” in Sremska Kamenica. Anecdotal records showed that introducing carefully designed application games (activities in GeoGebra), with an emphasis on analyzing, concluding, creative and critical thinking, to 4-6 year-olds represents an effective way to learn new concepts about the number and properties of the elements of a set.

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Rutine i emocije nastavnika kao strukturacijski element obrazovnog sustava tijekom nastave na daljinu

Author(s): Đurđica Degač,Jana Vukić / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 1/2023

The sudden transition to distance learning in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic required teachers to adjust by creating new teaching routines. This process was accompanied by complex emotional experiences as they tried to live their professional and personal lives. To point to the importance of maintaining routines for the sake of ontological security and social integration, and the relevance of emotions during distance learning, we utilise Giddens’ theory of structuration, focusing on routinisation and regionalisation of interactions, and Turner’s analysis of integration processes and the role of emotions in them. We examine (i) how teaching routines were shaped and regionalised and (ii) what positive and negative emotions teachers experienced during distance learning in interactions with various actors. In the paper, the interviews conducted in 2020 with 32 subject teachers were analysed using deductive-inductive thematic analysis. Three themes were constructed; the permeation of the public sphere in teachers’ personal space, the establishment of routines and emotional experiences, including sub-themes. This paper indicates that the preservation and creation of new routines and (positive) emotions and expectations in interactions are a potential that can enable overcoming crises or challenging situations such as distance learning, sometimes in such a way that the demarcation between the public and private spheres is violated. On the other hand, the appearance of negative emotions and long-term negative emotional states at the micro level indicate, from teachers’ perspective, inadequate valorisation of their work by higher institutional levels and represent a potential for disintegration processes.

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Culturally Relevant Supplemental e-Learning Materials in Teaching Purposive Communication

Author(s): Bon Eric A. Besonia,Shiela Mae H. Espora,Marieth Flor M. Bernardez,Mark Ronar G. Galagala / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

The incorporation of culturally relevant supplemental e-learning materials in teaching has been gaining attention in recent years. This study examined the effectiveness of such materials in a purposive communication course. A pretest-posttest experimental design was employed, with 95 students participating in the study. The pre-test scores of both groups were found satisfactory, with no significant difference between them. However, after the intervention, the experimental group achieved substantially higher posttest results than the control group. The findings suggest that the use of culturally relevant materials can enhance students' motivation and engagement in e-learning by creating connections between the content and their personal experiences.

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Teaching ESP online during the pandemic – a teachers’ perspective

Author(s): Joanna Kic-Drgas,Oana Mureșan / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and educators have been forced to introduce digital solutions within a very short time, which influenced the educational perspective significantly, and required adapting to the new conditions, not only in what concerns teaching methods but also in terms of teaching content. Contrary to the commonly held opinion that teaching at tertiary level has not changed considerably, since it concerns adults who are already autonomous, the new teaching challenges have had an impact on tertiary education as well. Moreover, university teachers needed to face this new reality without prior preparation. The aim of this paper is to present the current pandemic-driven situation from the perspective of ESP teachers from various European countries by revealing not only some of the challenges posed by the pandemic, but also certain good practices which may become a guide for other ESP teachers. The methodology applied to inquiring this research question was a qualitative-quantitative online survey distributed among ESP teachers in European countries. The results show that online teaching during the pandemic was challenging for most respondents, at the same time offering them the opportunity to develop professionally by improving their technical skills and learning how to use online platforms, apps and tools.

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Visualizing Contemporary Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-learning: A PRISMA Approach

Author(s): Huong Thi Pham / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

This study investigated the effects of factors that influence users' perceptions to adopt digital transformation. Eight hypotheses were proposed and tested employing the Structural Equation Modeling. 248 government personnel, instructors, and students were recruited to answer the questionnaires through Google Form. The experimental results indicated that facilitating conditions, policy, social influence, and knowledge all had a positive and significant impact on digital transformation adoption. Meanwhile, policy was found to have a positive effect on social influence. In turn, social influence positively affected knowledge. In addition, awareness was verified to be a reliable predictor of knowledge. The notable exception was that the awareness factor was shown to have no effect on digital transformation adoption. Thus, traditional reaching to citizens via television, news, broadcast needed to be re-examined. Overall, the model accounts for 52.5 percent of the variation in the data. Four recommendations were proposed for practitioners, and limitations were roughly discussed. Future study is called to reexamine the unexpected effect of awareness on digital transformation adoption.

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Healthcare Students’ Experience and Evaluation of the Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Medical University – Plovdiv

Author(s): Angelina Kirkova-Bogdanova,Daniela Taneva,Milena Sandeva / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

The global lockdown, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic enforced distance training. The effectiveness of the learning process has been put to the test. This research discusses the healthcare students' experience and evaluation of teaching and learning at Medical University – Plovdiv during the lockdown. The students evaluate the educational process as successful. Though the majority of them adapted easily to the distance learning, they miss live communication. Computer literacy self-assessment, learning environment and year of study are key factors that influence students' evaluation and experience in distance learning.

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INVESTIGATING EFL LEARNERS’ COMMUNICATION IN FACEBOOK MESSENGER GROUP CHATS: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL PRESENCE INDICATORS IN ONLINE LEARNING

Author(s): Rizza Ann Cruz,Zainee Waemusa / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

Computer-mediated communication (CMC) via Facebook as social media could support a relaxed and non-threatening learning atmosphere, augmenting EFL learners’ engagement through increasing social interaction. To maximize the potential of CMC for English language learning outside of classroom activities, an understanding of communication flow through the lens of Social Presence indicators using Facebook group chats is needed to measure such indicators among EFL learners with a limited access to the real-life use of English. This can help enhance the quality of learning through rich interaction and increased engagement among them. The purpose of this paper was to identify Social Presence indicators used by these EFL learners in their Facebook group chats. The data were collected for eight weeks from 52 Thai undergraduate students taking an English for Conversation course in a Thai university. Using the Social Presence categories by Rourke et al. (1999) and Swan and Shih (2005), quantitative coding was used to analyze the exchanged Facebook group text messages. The results showed that the Interactive Category garnered the highest percentage compared to the Affective and Cohesive Category, suggesting that CMC with Facebook group chats engendered relationship building and sustainability among Thai EFL learners with CMC community members. Pedagogical implications are discussed on the significance of Social Presence for developing an effective CMC environment on Facebook among EFL learners.

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Utilizing Virtual Laboratory to Improve CNC Distance Learning of Vocational Students at Higher Education

Author(s): Febri Prasetya,Budi Syahri,Bayu Rahmadhani Fajri,Rizky Ema Wulansari,Aprilla Fortuna / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

This research develops learning materials for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming courses based on virtual reality technology. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social activities, one of which is the educational aspect, has changed the learning pattern to a massive one where the learning process that should be carried out face-to-face, but now must carry out distance learning. Therefore, alternative learning media is needed to support the practicum process from a distance by utilizing virtual reality technology that is simulated using digital devices. The Software engineering models, namely: requirements, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance phases are the five primary stages used in this study, which uses the waterfall development model research method. The feasible of the virtual laboratory obtained the results of material validation, learning media, and small group trials of 12 diploma students of Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Negeri Padang. The findings of the study found that small group trials in CNC virtual laboratory can be successfully utilized in CNC programming courses. This research is expected to have implications for improving learning outcomes in CNC programming courses by using virtual laboratory technology in creating a conducive and quality learning atmosphere, so that the learning material provided can be accepted by students.

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Academic Performance of Higher Education Students Through Online Learning

Author(s): Dwu Puspita Sari,Dheo Rimbano,Muhammad Nabil Arifin,Houtman Houtman,Jumroh Jumroh,Suryati Suryati / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between academic success and personal development in students, as measured by their grades. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of policies in higher education institutions that promote both academic achievement and personal growth. The analytical method used is confirmatory factor analysis. The result of this study shows that students' personal development has no impact on the determination of online learning policies. Hence online learning policy determination cannot affect the assessment of online learning outcomes. Nonetheless, student’s personal development undertaken can influence the assessment of online learning outcomes, and implementing online learning policies can mediate the effect of personal development on online learning outcomes assessment. Therefore, a student's future achievement should be determined only by the academic performance that does not have to depend on local government policy.

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THE EFFECTS OF EXTENDED REALITY TECHNOLOGIES IN STEM EDUCATION ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING RESPONSE AND PERFORMANCE

Author(s): Yu-Chen Chiang,Shao-Chieh Liu / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

STEM education is a crucial learning area to understand important concepts and gain 21st-century skills in different disciplines, explore scientific knowledge, and solve problems in daily life. However, research in STEM education is scarce on extended reality technologies. This research examined the effects of extended reality integrated STEM on students’ learning response and performance. A quasi-experimental research design was used to find answers to the research questions. The same lecture taught the experimental and control groups but preceded STEM experimental activities at a different time and with distinct instructional strategies and teaching aids. The participants were students in two classes at a university in Taiwan. The research results showed that students in the experimental group applying extended reality-integrated STEM had better learning responses than students in the control group using teaching materials. The results also showed that students in the experimental group learning with an extended reality system could apply the STEM curriculum knowledge acquired in classes and reflect the learning outcomes on the test assessment for better learning performance than students in the control group. In addition, the results revealed that good learning responses could enhance students’ higher learning performance. In light of the results, educational implications are made.

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Method Development Through Landmark Point Extraction for Gesture Classification With Computer Vision and MediaPipe

Author(s): Suherman Suherman,Adang Suhendra,Ernastuti Ernastuti / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

Examining the physical movements of students during their educational quests holds great significance as these nonverbal cues can exert a substantial influence on academic performance, and boost, learning outcomes, Consequently, numerous researchers are engaged in exploring the domain of gesture categorization employing machine learning techniques. Initially, we conducted an observation of students’ movements in a virtual learning environment during face-to-face interactions with their teachers. This procedure yielded a roster of thirteen motion-based behaviors, encompassing actions such as tilting the head towards either direction, lowering and lifting the head, as well as gesturing with the right and left hand towards the head and neck area, and positioning the shoulders in a front and lateral direction. This research offers a technique for establishing a set of criteria for categorizing students’ gesticulations in online learning by utilizing the comprehensive MediaPipe holistic library and OpenCV to detect, pose and extract salient landmarks. This endeavor culminated in the attainment of a percentage-based metric indicative of gesture identification efficacy pertaining to the aforementioned thirteen motion-based activities.

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Mobile Learning With Discord Application as Creative Teaching

Author(s): Mohammad Salehudin,Zurqoni Zurqoni,Robingatin Robingatin,Sy. Nurul Syobah,Fathul Janah,Widdy H. F. Rorimpandey,Hani Subakti / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

Teacher creativity in teaching using technology such as mobile learning has been widely applied in developed countries, because it is a 21st century skill. However, only a few lecturers in developing countries, such as Indonesia, are incorporating mobile learning with technological tools, like the Discord application, to create a stimulating and interactive learning experience for their students. For data collection, a questionnaire comprising 26 questions with 6 scales was used. The questionnaire was sourced from www.ueq-online.org, and the data collected from the study were carefully analyzed and examined to extract valuable insights and finding. s. The results showed 6 user experience scales, namely attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty. The results were, on average and very good categories since mobile learning with Discord platform can foster a creative and enjoyable experience for lecturers and students. Furthermore, the study found that lecturers effectively engaged in learning interactions, assigned tasks, and fostered students’ creative competence with the support of facilities and new technological equipment.

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Exploring the Full Potential of Collaborative Learning and E-Learning Environments in Universities: A Systematic Review

Author(s): Wagino Wagino,Hasan Maksum,Wawan Purwanto,Krismadinata Krismadinata,Suhendar Suhendar,Rahmat Desman Koto / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

This systematic review examines the challenges and potential solutions to improve the implementation of collaborative learning and e-learning environments in universities. The article analyzes 200 relevant articles published between 2014-2022 using a qualitative approach to identify themes and sub-themes related to collaborative learning and e-learning environments. The study reveals various learning methods employed, including MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), digital mind maps, and tripartite learning, but also highlights challenges such as lack of digital infrastructure, low-quality internet networks, and inadequate practical tools. The research emphasizes the need for effective leadership and management in vocational institutions and recommends further research on curriculum development, learning evaluation methods, lecturer performance assessment, and improving digital infrastructure and educator training. Collaboration with industry and other training institutions is also suggested to improve students' employability and entrepreneurship skills.

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