Unlocking the Potential of On-Demand Learning in the WorkplaceKip Michael Kelly
Today‘s E-learning takes what worked from earlier versions of distance learning (such as video conferencing) and combines it with new Web technologies, to provide richer, more dynamic learning experiences than ever before.This white paper will discuss the evolution of online, on-demand learning and what to look for when designing or purchasing E-learning programs for your organization. Through case examples, it will also provide training and development professionals with ideas about how to apply on-demand learning in their workplaces to meet strategic objectives and succeed in today‘s fast-paced global marketplace.
Unlocking the Potential of On-Demand Learning in the WorkplaceKip Michael Kelly
Today‘s E-learning takes what worked from earlier versions of distance learning (such as video conferencing) and combines it with new Web technologies, to provide richer, more dynamic learning experiences than ever before.This white paper will discuss the evolution of online, on-demand learning and what to look for when designing or purchasing E-learning programs for your organization. Through case examples, it will also provide training and development professionals with ideas about how to apply on-demand learning in their workplaces to meet strategic objectives and succeed in today‘s fast-paced global marketplace.
How? Online or offline?
What Is the Meaning of Online Education?
Online?
Online Learning
Types of Online Learning or e-learning
Advantages Of e-Learning
Disadvantages Of e-Learning
Video on Tips for Online Learning
Supplemental Resources link
Perspective chapter-peer observation of teaching in phygital communities of i...AyshaAlShamsi11
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected many aspects
of teacher training programs, which are crucial for informing research in higher
education, including reflective peer observation of teaching (POT). The higher education community has adapted to this new normal and begun using phygital (blended
physical and digital) spaces effectively. This requires practitioners to adapt new methodologies and hybrid approaches, which pave the way for a new future of learning in
a new phygital environment. This chapter describes the implementation of a phygital
community of inquiry (CoI) by preservice teachers in an undergraduate early-years
education program in the United Arab Emirates. This chapter presents the authors’
observations of preservice teachers’ practices during their internship to describe them
against the experience of higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Incorporating
the principles of POT and CoI requires strong institutional support if creative technologies are adopted to react to the current state of practices. Specifically, the POT
principles involved in CoI should expand the phygital approach to improve the reflective practices of preservice teachers. Moreover, models relevant to specific programs
should provide adequate instructional support, materials, and training for preservice
teachers to allow their optimal investment of POT in phygital spaces.
E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructor-led
The whole aim of a learning process is to help the learner move from Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) to Zone of Achieved Development (ZAD). Most of us are aware of these terms from Lev Vygotsky's theory of learning and development. From unknowing to known, the distance between the current developmental level and potential development can be covered through guidance as per Lev Vygotsky’s theory.
But how do we know that this distance has been traversed by the learner?
The answer is performance assessment.
Explore Fredlie Pialago Bucog's professional story here!
Fredlie's CV is a glimpse into his journey—a mix of academic achievements, work experiences, and his dedication to shaping education. It outlines his educational background, roles held, and contributions made in the field of education. Delve into Fredlie's CV to discover his path, accomplishments, and the passion he holds for revolutionizing learning in today's digital world.
More companies and institutions are looking for robust solutions to support their training programmes. They want to follow sustainable approaches that enhance learning and teaching over the internet.
How? Online or offline?
What Is the Meaning of Online Education?
Online?
Online Learning
Types of Online Learning or e-learning
Advantages Of e-Learning
Disadvantages Of e-Learning
Video on Tips for Online Learning
Supplemental Resources link
Perspective chapter-peer observation of teaching in phygital communities of i...AyshaAlShamsi11
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected many aspects
of teacher training programs, which are crucial for informing research in higher
education, including reflective peer observation of teaching (POT). The higher education community has adapted to this new normal and begun using phygital (blended
physical and digital) spaces effectively. This requires practitioners to adapt new methodologies and hybrid approaches, which pave the way for a new future of learning in
a new phygital environment. This chapter describes the implementation of a phygital
community of inquiry (CoI) by preservice teachers in an undergraduate early-years
education program in the United Arab Emirates. This chapter presents the authors’
observations of preservice teachers’ practices during their internship to describe them
against the experience of higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Incorporating
the principles of POT and CoI requires strong institutional support if creative technologies are adopted to react to the current state of practices. Specifically, the POT
principles involved in CoI should expand the phygital approach to improve the reflective practices of preservice teachers. Moreover, models relevant to specific programs
should provide adequate instructional support, materials, and training for preservice
teachers to allow their optimal investment of POT in phygital spaces.
E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructor-led
The whole aim of a learning process is to help the learner move from Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) to Zone of Achieved Development (ZAD). Most of us are aware of these terms from Lev Vygotsky's theory of learning and development. From unknowing to known, the distance between the current developmental level and potential development can be covered through guidance as per Lev Vygotsky’s theory.
But how do we know that this distance has been traversed by the learner?
The answer is performance assessment.
Explore Fredlie Pialago Bucog's professional story here!
Fredlie's CV is a glimpse into his journey—a mix of academic achievements, work experiences, and his dedication to shaping education. It outlines his educational background, roles held, and contributions made in the field of education. Delve into Fredlie's CV to discover his path, accomplishments, and the passion he holds for revolutionizing learning in today's digital world.
More companies and institutions are looking for robust solutions to support their training programmes. They want to follow sustainable approaches that enhance learning and teaching over the internet.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
Blended_Learning.pdf
1. ALLA V. KRASULIA
PHD IN EDUCATION SCIENCE,
SENIOR LECTURER,
SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY, UKRAINE
KRASALLA77@GMAIL.COM
Blended Learning
Advantages and Disadvantages
in the Classroom
2. Language education
Language education refers
to the process and practice
of acquiring a second/
foreign language.
It primarily is a branch
of applied linguistics,
however can be considered
an interdisciplinary field.
3. Language education
Increasing globalization has created a great need for people in the
workforce who can communicate in multiple languages:
❖ communicative competencies
❖ proficiencies
❖ cross-cultural experiences
❖ multiple literacies
4. Language Education & Blended Learning
There are many approaches, methods, and techniques
(strategies) of teaching languages.
One of the teaching strategies that has been a major
growth point in the English Language Teaching (ELT)
industry over the last ten years is blended learning. It
combines face-to-face teaching with distance education,
either computer-based or web-based.
5. Blended Learning (BL)
BL is an education program that combines online digital media
with traditional classroom methods.
It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with
some element of student control over time, place, path, or pace.
While students still attend “brick-and-mortar” schools with a
teacher present, in-person classroom practices are combined with
computer-mediated activities regarding content and delivery.
Blended learning is also used in professional development and
training settings.
A lack of consensus on a definition of blended learning has led to
difficulties in research on its effectiveness in the classroom.
Blended learning is also highly context-dependent and therefore a
universal conception of it is hard to come by.
6.
7. Definition of Blended Learning
“Blended learning”
is used interchangeably in research literature as
“personalized learning”, “differentiated instruction”,
“hybrid learning”, “technology-mediated instruction”,
“web-enhanced instruction”, “mixed-mode instruction”.
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The concepts behind blended learning first developed in the
1960s, the formal terminology to describe it did not take its
current form until the late 1990s.
In 2006, the term became more concrete with the publication
of the first Handbook of Blended Learning by Bonk and
Graham.
9. Flipped classroom is a more recent coinage.
Students are expected to watch lectures online at home,
and do homework while they are in class.
10. It is important to note:
Even BL models can be blended together and many
implementations use some, many, or even all of these as
dimensions of larger BL strategy.
These models, for the most part, are not mutually exclusive.
There are many components that can comprise a BL model,
including:
instructor-delivered content, e-learning, webinars,
conference calls, live or online sessions with instructors,
and other media and events, e.g., Facebook, e-mail, chat
rooms, blogs, podcasting, Twitter, YouTube, Skype and web
boards.
11. Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Education
University of Tartu, Estonia
“Students’ Perceptions of Educational Value and
Effectiveness of Integrating Electronic Gadgets (Mobile
Phones/Tablets) with Teaching-Learning Activities in the
EFL Classroom”
13. Advantages of blended learning
Blended instruction is more effective than purely face-to-face
or purely online classes.
BL methods can also result in high levels of student
achievement more effective than face-to-face learning.
By using a combination of digital instruction and one-on-one
face time, students can work on their own with new
concepts which frees teachers up to circulate and support
individual students who may need individualized attention.
Rather than playing to the lowest common denominator – as
they would in a traditional classroom – teachers can now
streamline their instruction to help all students reach their full
potential.
14. Advantages of blended learning
BL facilitates a simultaneous independent and collaborative
learning experience for university students.
The use of information and communication technologies has
been found to improve student attitudes towards learning.
By incorporating IT into class projects, communication between
lecturers and part-time students has improved, and students
were able to better evaluate their understanding of course
material via the use of computer-based qualitative and
quantitative assessment modules.
BL also has the potential to reduce educational expenses, and
lower costs by putting classrooms in the online space and it
essentially replaces pricey textbooks with electronic devices.
15. Advantages of blended learning
BL gives the opportunity for data collection and
customization of instruction and assessment as two major
benefits of this approach. It includes software that
automatically collects student data and measures academic
progress, providing teachers, students and parents detailed
students’ data (e.g. Stuudium in Estonia). Often, tests are
automatically scored, providing instantaneous feedback.
Student logins and work times are also measured to ensure
accountability.
Schools with BL programs may also choose to reallocate
resources to boost student achievement outcomes.
Students with special talents or interests outside of the
available curricula use educational technology to advance
their skills or exceed grade restrictions.
16. Advantages of blended learning
BL allows for personalized education, replacing the
model where a teacher stands in front of the classroom
and everyone is expected to stay at the same pace. It
allows students to work at their own pace, making sure
they fully understand new concepts before moving on.
A classroom environment that incorporates BL naturally
requires learners to demonstrate more autonomy, self-
regulation, and independence in order to succeed.
This virtual learning environment helps connect
professors with students without physically being
present, thus making this a ‘virtual café’.
17. Advantages of blended learning
The advantages of BL are dependent on the
quality of the programs being implemented.
Some indicators of excellent dependent
programs are:
*facilitating student learning,
*communicating ideas effectively,
*demonstrating an interest in learning,
*organizing effectively,
*showing respect for students,
*and assessing progress fairly.
18. Disadvantages of blended learning
Unless successfully planned and executed, BL could have
disadvantages in technical aspects since it has a strong
dependence on the technical resources or tools with
which the BL experience is delivered. These tools need to
be reliable, easy to use, and up to date, for them to have a
meaningful impact on the learning experience.
IT literacy can serve as a significant barrier for students
attempting to get access to the course materials, making the
availability of high-quality technical support paramount.
Other aspects of BL that can be challenging is group work
because of difficulties with management in an online
setting.
19. Disadvantages of blended learning
The use of lecture recording technologies can result in
students falling behind on the materials. In a study
performed across four different universities, it was found
that only half of the students watched the lecture videos
on a regular basis, and nearly 40% of students watched
several weeks’ worth of videos in one sitting.
From an educator’s perspective, most recently, it has been
noted that providing effective feedback is more time-
consuming (and therefore more expensive) when
electronic media are used, in comparison to traditional
(e.g. paper-based) assessments.
20. Disadvantages of blended learning
Using e-learning platforms can be more time consuming
than traditional methods and can also come with new costs
as e-learning platforms.
Another critical issue is access to network infrastructure.
Although the digital divide is narrowing as the Internet
becomes more pervasive, many students do not have access
to the Internet, even in their classrooms. Any attempt to
incorporate BL strategies into an organization’s pedagogical
strategy needs to account for this. This is why learning
centers are built with good Wi-Fi connections to make sure
this issue is addressed.
21. EduTech in Empowering
Foreign Language Education
Great success often comes from great collaborations,
so it is exciting to see how educational technology (EduTech) is
giving both students and teachers more opportunities to
network through the use of collaborative tools
such as Google Docs, online calendars,
and virtual workrooms.
Plus, Skype, email, and even texting allow
us to stay in touch with each other
and meet colleagues from
around the world.