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Full-Text Articles in Education
Making Free Online Learning Sustainable Through Reduction Of Production Costs, Rita Day, Brian Mulligan
Making Free Online Learning Sustainable Through Reduction Of Production Costs, Rita Day, Brian Mulligan
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
A major reservation about Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is that they are extremely expensive to develop and deliver and for most institutions this cannot be justified on a sustainable financial basis. As part of the MOOC technological revolution, costs and funding opportunities have been cited as reasons not to proceed (Gaebel, Kupriyanova, Morais, and Colucci, 2014). Whereas, the findings to date show that this may not be the case for all, educational institutions are often eager to engage technology and embed it into programmes (Hollands, and Devayani, 2014). There are many examples of excellent learning materials being created and …
Problematizing Second Language (L2) Learning Using Emerging Vr Systems, Linda Butler, Flaithri Neff
Problematizing Second Language (L2) Learning Using Emerging Vr Systems, Linda Butler, Flaithri Neff
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
There is little doubt that there is nothing like being immersed in the country of the language you are trying to learn. Not only do students who wish to learn English as a Second Language (ESL) enjoy the experience of inter-cultural learning contexts from a sensory and affective sense, it is often the case that they gain emotional and intellectual maturity while living abroad. The reality of travelling abroad to learn English however for many International students is often a difficult transitional one especially at pre-sessional or beginner/foundation levels in terms of language acquisition, expense, feelings of isolation while in …
Factors That Influence College Faculty To Adopt Digital Technologies In Their Practice, Kevin Dougherty
Factors That Influence College Faculty To Adopt Digital Technologies In Their Practice, Kevin Dougherty
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
College faculty in Ontario are using a variety of digital technologies, at differing levels, in their teaching and learning practices. College administrators are looking to faculty to help meet the challenges associated with increasing enrolment and the need to deliver curriculum to a diverse student population with a range of learning needs who have unlimited access to information and communication channels through the World Wide Web. This research provides some understanding of specific motivating factors that have led many in community college faculty to adopt digital and Web technologies into their teaching and learning practices as well as those factors …
Lessons Learned From Teaching Data Analytics In A Fully Online Mode At Postgraduate Level, Daniel Mcsweeney, Markus Hoffmann, Geraldine Gray, Laura Keyes
Lessons Learned From Teaching Data Analytics In A Fully Online Mode At Postgraduate Level, Daniel Mcsweeney, Markus Hoffmann, Geraldine Gray, Laura Keyes
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
This paper reports on the experiences of developing and delivering the online MSc. in Business Intelligence and Data Mining between 2010 and 2013. We outline our rationale for the selection of Adobe Connect as a synchronous classroom tool and discuss our use of the moodle virtual learning environment to support asynchronous learning and communication. We also discuss some of the key changes in approaches to teaching and assessment and the challenges that were faced by academics in adapting classroom based courses to an online distance education environment. We conclude by examining student interactions with the synchronous and asynchronous delivery technologies …
Evolving Strategies For Online Learning In Graduate Courses In Education, Maurice Digiuseppe, Roland Van Oostveen, Diana Petrarca
Evolving Strategies For Online Learning In Graduate Courses In Education, Maurice Digiuseppe, Roland Van Oostveen, Diana Petrarca
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
Internet-based learning is becoming more commonplace in post-secondary settings in canada and internationally, though, often, instructors struggle to develop effective programming for their students. In this article, we present three cases in which instructors critically reflect on their experiences designing and implementing online learning environments for various courses in the graduate programs in education at the university of ontario institute of technology (uoit) in oshawa, canada. The first case focuses on an instructor’s efforts to develop courses involving problem-based learning (pbl) on the basis of a faculty-developed conceptual framework. In the second case, an instructor describes how her experiences as …
A Step Towards Global Education: Collaborative Learning Activities Using Social Network Sites, Motoko Iseki Christensen
A Step Towards Global Education: Collaborative Learning Activities Using Social Network Sites, Motoko Iseki Christensen
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
In teaching a foreign language, learners are often encouraged to use the target language to communicate with other learners and native speakers. With rapid technology and Internet progression in recent years, a number of communication tools are now available for foreign language learners and native speakers. Social network sites (SNSs) and Chat alike provide opportunities for learners to engage in social interactions. The demand for, and use of, SNS and online discussion forums for educational purposes are rapidly increasing as is evident in the quick growth of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The Globally engaged means of education such as …
Capturing And Sharing Professional Practice On Mediating Live Online Tutorial Sessions: A Case Study From Hibernia College, Michael Hallissy
Capturing And Sharing Professional Practice On Mediating Live Online Tutorial Sessions: A Case Study From Hibernia College, Michael Hallissy
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
This case-study is set within the context of a new online Masters Programme for teachers within Hibernia College, the Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL). It explores how tutors and students interact using synchronous computer mediated conferencing (SCMC) technologies during live tutorial sessions. The study found that students and tutors did not have an agreed set of ground rules for these online events and thus there was a need for a signature pedagogy to clarify this. It was observed, using the Flanders Interaction Analysis Categories (FIAC) and tutor interviews, that the level of interaction during these tutorials was …
A Study Of Student And Instructor Perceptions Of Tablet Pcs In Higher Education Contexts, Jennifer Percival, Timothy Claydon
A Study Of Student And Instructor Perceptions Of Tablet Pcs In Higher Education Contexts, Jennifer Percival, Timothy Claydon
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
The advent of the tablet device has fundamentally changed the instructor’s ability to mobilize the student’s learning environment, freeing them from the limitations of laptop based features, to expanding interactions and collaboration with other students. While other smart devices have enhanced mobility, the tablet computer with its true portability, long-battery life and haptic capabilities has made the mobile classroom practical in functionality and versatility. Despite their popularity with students and faculty, usability studies concerning mobile tablet devices in post-secondary environments are lacking. This study is aimed at determining user perceptions and usability of Microsoft Surface Pro tablets in the classrooms …
Engagement With A Custom-Made Online System Designed To Support Undergraduate Work Placement, Claire E. Mcdonnell, Francis Pedreschi
Engagement With A Custom-Made Online System Designed To Support Undergraduate Work Placement, Claire E. Mcdonnell, Francis Pedreschi
Stream 3: Digital Campus and Universal Design
This paper describes an online system that was custom-made to allow BSc Optometry undergraduates to submit work electronically, while off-campus on work placement. One of the main aims of the system was to allow internal (college) supervisors to provide students with timely, formative feedback on work submitted. The system was piloted in academic year 2013-14 and an intrinsic case study was carried out to examine the engagement of the students, the external placement supervisors and the internal supervisors with the system. Engagement was gauged by examining all subjects’ interaction with the system and by asking them to complete a post …