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A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Faculty Development in TechnologyD2L Barry
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Faculty Development in Technology, Tara Pierce – Bemidji State University. Presentation at the Brightspace Minnesota Connection at Normandale Community College on April 14, 2016.
Localised Mobile Learning Solutions: Responding to the Needs of Global EducationPäivi Aarreniemi-Jokipelto
The objective of the present study was to test if existing e-learning solutions could be localised to enable mobile learning in Brazil. Another aim of the study was to develop a mobile learning taxonomy defining the criteria for localising mobile learning in global education, to tailor it to different circumstances and cultures.
Presented at Congresso Brasileiro de Informática da Educação (CBIE), 1st November 2017
A digital learning strategy makes a significant and positive impact on organizations, learners, and patients. Learning management systems empower organizations to deploy educational programs, develop competencies, and apply accreditations.
In this webinar we covered best practices when considering moving from classroom-based training to online delivery. This includes the needs of your audience, content creation, delivery, post training data collection, and learning analytics insights.
COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the educational institutions in Australia and New Zealand, thus online learning was a significant option for education to be smoothly continued. This could possibly enhance the Computer-based exams (CBEs) to be used in various courses, such as schools, universities and other training centres. As there are many educational institutions which have chosen to convert from paper test system to computer- based exam. However, adopting computer tests may lead to some difficulties for the students, which relates to technical defects and lake of computer skills of some students when they are applying the computer based exams. The purpose of the paper was to discuss online learning during Covid19 and the possibility of adopting (CBEs), then to determine negative and positive effects on the students of using computer-based exams and focus on some of suggesting solutions to the negative effects. Computer test which could cause negative effects on students due to various levels of skills to use a computer and some technical problems was examined. The design of the computer examination system requires careful planning and study from several aspects before becoming officially accepted, the computer-based exams still have a few problems which may lead to difficulties in using computer exams. Then the many benefits which could be gained by using computer-based exams, such as the student will be more independent with computer test were described. In addition, the students have access to the exams through the internet network. Finally, the effectiveness of certain strategy to solve the negative effects of computer-based exams were argued. Developing the solutions of the technical problems are required for computer test, where improving the input methods questions and corrections. It was resulted that online learning has considered as a better option during COVID-19 pandemic, and the computer exam, with adjustments, is more suitable for students.
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National educational policy on leveraging technologyvijay kumar
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Open and flexible learning opportunities for all? Findings from the 2016 UCIS...RichardM_Walker
This presentation summarises the headline findings from the UCISA 2016 Survey of Technology Enhanced Learning, which tracks developments in the use of learning technologies across the UK higher education sector. In this year's Survey, special attention was directed to open learning activities, ranging from open course provision to badges and open accreditation methods for staff development. The Survey question-set also addressed learner analytics in greater depth than in past Surveys, with a focus on the different types of tool-sets which institutions are using and their deployment across courses. Respondents were invited to comment on how their institution is making use of analytics to evaluate the impact of TEL tools on the student learning experience and what this means for academic practice.
Education System during Pandemic Situation of COVID 19 in Indiaijtsrd
This is on the transformation of education system during pandemic situation of COVID 19 in India .COVID 19 is an infectious disease caused by corona virus .The first case of COVID 19 in India was reported on 30th January 2020,originating from china .the virus not only affected the human life ,economy and other living factors but also disturbed education system. for purpose of social distancing and human safetly various strong decisions are taken by government of India was announced on 24th march midnight by prime minister Narendra Modi which was of 21 days .On 14th April the prime minister extended lockdown up to 3 May ,the rising in corona virus cases the lockdown again extended till 17th may and there are chances of extension depending upon cases. The extension of lockdown and closures of school, colleges affected the education learning, classes ,economy as well as the academic year of 2020. Shreyal Darole "Education System during Pandemic Situation of COVID-19 in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31030.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/31030/education-system-during-pandemic-situation-of-covid19-in-india/shreyal-darole
National educational policy on leveraging technologyvijay kumar
The presentation deals with technology integration in higher education. It also deals with the recommendations made in the National Educational Policy.
Video based virtual learning tools Usage by the University students: An OverviewMuhammad Yousuf Ali
This is collaborative work under the guidance of Dr. Salman Bin Naeem and Professor Dr Rubina Bhatti and presented at “1st International conference Interdisciplinary approach in social sciences” 12 November 2021
Making Your School Shine: Tips for Increasing EnrollmentBullpen Marketing
Bullpen is a marketing agency based in Houston, Texas. We specialize in Academic Marketing for private schools. We figure out what makes your school unique, then help you stand out from the crowd. This is a presentation to help private schools shine by increasing enrollment.
These slides are about Quality Education, this presentation will help you to find the factors, dimensions and approaches of quality education, and will make you aware of issues and problems which are affecting the quality of education
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explore 21st Century era Learning and to improve and align school resources to provide for it.
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to explore 21st Century era Learning and to improve and align school resources to provide for it.
to model School-Based Management(SBM) strategies to improve School Performance and,
to apply SBM techniques to improve Student Achievements
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21st Century Teaching & Learning
SBM Assessment Instrument-Six Dimension of SBM
Strategies to improve School Performance & Student Achievement
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SWAYAM is India’s MOOC (Massive Open Online Course )
Seamless integration through SWAYAM based inline Courses
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
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A strategy to increase students’ motivation and decrease dropout rates
1. A Strategy to Increase Students’ Motivation and
Decrease Dropout Rates on Computer
Programming Courses in a Public Institute of
Education and Technology
Alexandre R.S. Correia, IFSertaoPE, Brazil
Dr. Essi Ryymin, HAMK, Finland
Fernando S. Pacheco, IFSC, Brazil
D.Sc. Päivi Aarreniemi-Jokipelto, Haaga-Helia, Finland
Brian Joyce, HAMK, Finland
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2. 2
Researchers Institutions
Alexandre R.S. Correia
alexandre.correia@ifsertao-
pe.edu.br
Federal Institute of Education, Science
and Technology at Sertao Pernambucano -
IFSertaoPE, Petrolina, Brazil
Essi Ryymin
essi.ryymin@hamk.fi
Häme University of Applied Sciences -
HAMK, Hämeenlinna, Finland
Fernando S. Pacheco
fspacheco@ifsc.edu.br
Federal Institute of Education, Science
and Technology at Santa Catarina - IFSC,
Florianopolis, Brazil
Päivi Aarreniemi-Jokipelto
paivi.aarreniemi-jokipelto@
haaga-helia.fi
Haaga-Helia University of Applied
Sciences, School of Vocational Teacher
Education, Helsinki, Finland
Brian Joyce
brian.joyce@hamk.fi
Häme University of Applied Sciences -
HAMK, Hämeenlinna, Finland
3. Outline
Objective of the study
Computer programming
Context of the study
Research question
Selected strategy
Questionnaire survey
Contributions
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4. Objective of the Study
This paper is a report on a exploratory design research of
educational intervention conducted on a public institute of
education in Brazil.
There are remarkable problems of dropout rates in the
school.
The educational intervention presented here offers a new
strategy to mitigate dropout rates by re-designing
teaching on the basis of a student-centered approach with
emphasis on guided participation and project-based
learning.
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5. The Brazilian Federal Network of Institutes of
Education and Technology
Since 2008 the main goal is: providing free and public
education from high-school to doctoral degree;
It was created in 1909 (106 years);
562 educational units spread the whole country;
1 million students seats;
60 thousands staff members (teachers and officers).
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Source: Ministry of Education - report series (2014).
6. Computer Programming Dropout Rate and the
Motivation to Learn
A global problem
Introductory courses are known to be a challenge for most of
the students. The difficulties to learn the fundamentals on how
to program computers have led to high rates of dropout at
higher education or vocational degrees (Brusilovsky et al. 1994,
McCracken et al. 2001, Lister et al. 2004).
Dropout rate - when a student does not pass a course and
need to repeat it or give up the entire program because he/she
did not pass.
Motivation - a persistent effort a student pays toward learning
(Law et al., 2010)
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7. Context of the Study
The Institute of Education and Technology at Sertao - Petrolina campus,
the region has been known as one of the poorest regions in Brazil
The Brazilian Federal Network of Institutes of Education and Technology:
According to Brazilian Government, from 2004 to 2011 on 25% of the
student had graduated in bachelor teacher training (4-year long ISCED 6).
The first year dropout rate was 57%. The indicators for the vocational
education were worst.
The dropout (semiannually statistics):
Bachelor teacher training degree, sdr=27.5% (ces=232 and tcs=320).
Adult education vocational degree, sdr=44.0% (ces=56 and tcs=100)
High school vocational education degree, sdr=-14.0% (ces=114 and tcs=100)
at the (More students than seats)
A smaller sdr stands for smaller dropout rate (the ideal situation would be sdr
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8. Research Question
If teachers in computer programing courses at the study
institution decide to apply SCAEGP-PBL, would it help to
increase students’ motivation and to reduce their dropout
rates?
SCAEGP - student-centered approach with emphasis on
guided participation pedagogy motivation might
increase (Kember, 2008)
PBL - Project-based Learning: Motivation increases
dropout rate might decrease (Jenkins, 2001; Law et al.
2010)
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9. Strategy to Enhance Motivation and Mitigate
Dropout Rates
The current state in the study institution:
Most of the computer programming classrooms are teacher-
centered;
Most tasks surrounding project’s aspects are busywork (for
students and teachers) rather than effective learning through
social context projects.
What we are going to propose?
Adoption of a student-centered approach with emphasis on
guided participation pedagogy and project-based learning
technique (SCAEGP-PBL)
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10. Implementing the Selected Strategy
Create a pilot course, to run in parallel with the regular
courses
Select randomly students to take this pilot course;
Take questionnaires based on motivation, from students
before starting and after ending the both courses
A statistical analysis to find out whether the strategy will
increase the motivation and decrease the dropout rates
Present these outcomes to have feedback, contribution,
discussion and plan/execute new actions.
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11. Questionnaire Survey
To students to explore their motivation (Jenkins, 2001):
Extrinsic - the desire to complete the course in order
to attain some expected reward, leveraging career,
etc.
Intrinsic - interest in programming for its own sake;
Social - to please some 3rd party whose the opinion
is valued;
Achievement - do well for personal satisfaction.
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12. Defined Strategy and Its Issues
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Issue A way to mitigate its impacts
High workload (1) The teacher should set levels of tasks, expectations and feedback
somehow will keep the students into the learning zone. (2)
Progressively implement this strategy rather than try to change all
course activities at once. (3) Using orchestration systems tools to deal
with large groups of students for delivering pre-programmed activities
with automatic grading reviews (De-La-Fuente et al. 2013).
Limitations in the quality
of interaction and
communication
(1) Lack of face to face interaction or poor quality of communication
provided by those collaborative learning tools and technologies. (2)
They would be afraid of their own difficulties (or lack of ability) to deal
with those tools.
Ownership and
Assessment
(1) Students may be concerned that individual contributions would
not be identified by the teachers during assessment in this approach.
(2) They also complain that sometimes outcomes and criteria are not
clear beforehand.
13. Main Contributions
1. The whole institution (teachers, managers and
students) will aware of its dropout rates problem;
2. Encreaced motivation might decrease the dropout
rates;
3. The proposed strategy is a systematic way to motivate
and decrease the dropout rates.
4. The proposed strategy is aligned with 21st skills and
competencies.
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14. Acknowledgements
Alexandre R. S. Correia and Fernando S. Pacheco
received financial support from CNPq (the Brazilian
National Council for Scientific and Technological
Development) and SETEC/MEC (Brazilian Ministry of
Education) through the public call CNPq - SETEC/MEC
n. 015/2014.
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15. Further information
Alexandre R.S. Correia
alexandre.correia@
ifsertao-pe.edu.br
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