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Ielts And Academic Success In Higher Education: A Uae Perspective, Kevin Schoepp, Dawn Garinger
Ielts And Academic Success In Higher Education: A Uae Perspective, Kevin Schoepp, Dawn Garinger
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© 2016, Australian International Academic Centre PTY LTD. All rights reserved. This study compares the relationship between International English Language Testing System (IELTS) entrance scores and academic success as defined by general education program GPA for students at a federal university in the United Arab Emirates in order to reflect upon regional English language proficiency entrance requirements. It focuses on one group of students, direct entry students who have bypassed the English language foundation program with an overall IELTS 6.0 or greater and were admitted straight into the baccalaureate program. Students were grouped according to their IELTS proficiency levels: 6.0, …
Learning Management Systems: A Shift Toward Learning And Academic Analytics, Adam Marks, Maytha Al-Ali, Kees Rietsema
Learning Management Systems: A Shift Toward Learning And Academic Analytics, Adam Marks, Maytha Al-Ali, Kees Rietsema
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© 2016. This paper presents the major findings from a study conducted with six different universities in the U.S. regarding their use of the Learning Analytics (LA) capabilities available within their learning management systems (LMS). Data was collected from an online survey instrument, in-depth interviews with IT directors and academic administrators, and a case study in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. One observation is that universities are attempting to make better use of new analytics functions and the data stored in the university LMS in order to make more informed decisions regarding short-term and longterm goals and objectives. The new functions include …
The Next Generation Of Technology: Mobile Apps In The English Language Classroom, Jenny Eppard, Omaima Nasser, Preeya Reddy
The Next Generation Of Technology: Mobile Apps In The English Language Classroom, Jenny Eppard, Omaima Nasser, Preeya Reddy
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The purpose of this research was to make suggestions for choosing Apps for a Foundation level English program in the United Arab Emirates. The program had to prepare for the integration of iPads into the English program for approximately 800 students. To prepare, the program launched a pilot study with a small group of teachers, administrators and technology specialists. We used qualitative research to fulfill our research needs which included participant diaries, focus groups, a research journal and observations. From the data, we developed a list of criteria for choosing Apps and a process for selecting Apps.