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Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Implementation of a Multilingual Blended Learning Course for Non-formal and Informal Adult Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ineta Luka

Language: EN | Published: 20-12-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-23

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, traditional face-to-face learning was replaced by distance education, e-learning, online learning and blended learning at all education levels, including adult education. Learning Management Systems (LMS) are crucial in organising an efficient pedagogical process online and ensuring
that learners attain learning outcomes. The current research, conducted in six EU countries – Croatia, Latvia, Slovenia, Romania, Poland, and Czechia, evaluates the suitability of the LMS to non-formal and informal adult learning for various target groups when face-to-face adult education was restricted. The research involved 638 participants, 209 of them were learners with barriers to learning. The participants studied the blended learning course created for non-formal and informal adult learning and filled in a feedback questionnaire after its acquisition. The results indicate overall learner satisfaction with the LMS and the course delivery, and the suitability of the LMS for regular adult learners and learners with cultural, social, and geographic barriers to learning both for non-formal and informal learning. The LMS is suitable for learners with economic obstacles for non-formal learning. However, learners with learning difficulties require special pedagogical approaches to support them to acquire the course in an online-only blended learning format.

2022-12-20



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Learning Strategies Applied by University Students in Distance Learning

Lucie Zormanova

Language: EN | Published: 22-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

This review study aims to provide an overview of previous research on learning strategies used by students studying in a distance-learning form. The basic sources for research were the Web of Science, Research, Gate and Google Scholar databases. We also proceeded with a subsequent search based on frequent citations, using the Internet search engine Google.
In accordance with the aim of this study, we sought answers to the following research questions in the analysis:
1. Which learning strategies are most frequently used by students studying in a distance-learning form?
2. In connection with which factors influencing distance-learning outcomes are learning strategies examined?
3. Which research methods are used to study distance-learning strategies?
We came to the following conclusions: In distance learning, it is necessary to help students develop their autonomous learning competence, knowledge of diverse learning strategies and reflective use of learning strategies, and increase the repertoire of reading strategies used by students. For some distance-learning students, however, the use of diverse learning strategies poses an issue; adult distance-learning students use only a fairly limited repertoire of learning strategies. Adult students use only those learning strategies which have worked for them in the past and are therefore convinced of their effectiveness. The most frequently used learning strategies for distance-learning students are retelling the text in their own words, with which students check whether they have understood the text sufficiently, compilation of an overview of information based on the read text, and the use of mnemonics.
In connection with the factors influencing distance-learning outcomes, research has shown that there is a relationship between the degree of cognitive development and the use of a broader repertoire of learning strategies. It was found that the effectiveness of learning in self-directed learning and the use of a wider repertoire of learning strategies are closely related to students’ mood, selfconfidence, self-assurance, and perseverance. In this study of learning strategies, quantitative and qualitative research methods are applied. However, mixed method research design is the most commonly used approach.

2021-06-22



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance, Online and Blended Learning as Main Educational Trends During Pandemic 2020 Conditions

Oksana Strutynska , Mariia Umryk

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

Distance learning and self-education have been an actual trend for many years but during the pandemic, it became critically relevant and important. The closure of schools and higher education institutions around the world had a negative impact on the educational sector in many countries in general and has affected almost every student and educator. This paper examines Ukrainian educators’ level of knowledge and skills in using modern distance learning tools and trends and the way of improving the teaching-learning process during the conditions of the 2020 pandemic. The authors present their review of educational trends under the conditions of distance, online and blended learning. They also examine the Ukrainian educators’ level of knowledge and skills in using modern distance learning tools and trends. For this purpose, the authors have elaborated and implemented a local survey for a Ukrainian university teaching staff (target group) who need to use distance learning tools in their research and professional activity during the quarantine. The authors also present the ways of improving the learning process via distance learning tools.

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Comparison of Distance Learning Between the Czech Republic and Other European Countries

Lucie Zormanová

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 88-103

This article examines distance learning in individual European countries and the Czech Republic. It analyses and compares the development of distance learning, and the supply of study options in the form of distance learning in European countries; it covers the development, conditions, and history of distance learning in European countries. The carried out analysis shows that currently there is an emphasis on lifelong learning, and the development of distance learning has become a priority. It can be further stated there are significant differences in the development of distance learning in individual European countries, and in the Czech Republic distance learning has only started to develop in the past twenty years.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Models of Distance Learning in Higher Education

Lucie Zormanová

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 49-61

This article is focused on distance learning in higher education. It analyses and compares the development of distance learning and conditions of distance learning in different countries. It describes significant differences in the development of distance education in higher education in individual countries.We meet with various forms of implementation of distance education. The di-vergence in approaches towards distance education in different countries is caus ed by different cultural aspects, the tradition of distance learning, the development of information and communication technologies, and different legislative norms in the area of education. There are many types of organisational models for distance education. A particular model might be dominant in one country, while in another country there may exist a variety of different organisational models for distance education.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

A Report from the International Scientific Conference “Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance learning” DLCC2024 (www.dlcc.us.edu.pl) subtitled: “E-learning & Enhancing Soft Skills” which was held at the University of Silesia, Cieszyn, Poland. Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2024

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Aleksandra Słonka

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-8

The 16th edition of the International Scientific Conference, “Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance learning” DLCC2024 (www.dlcc.us.edu.pl) was held under the theme “E-learning & Enhancing Soft Skills” on October 14th and 15th, 2024, at the University of Silesia in Cieszyn. It was organised by the Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences in Cieszyn, the Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Sciences in Sosnowiec and the University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland).

The Conference was organized under the auspices of Rector of the University of Silesia in Katowice – Prof. dr hab. Ryszard Koziołek, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Education – Prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Marcol, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences – Prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Myśliwiec, Director of the Institute of Pedagogy – Prof. dr hab. Irena Polewczyk, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology – Prof. dr hab. Seweryn Kowalski, Director of the Institute of Computer Science – Prof. dr hab. inż. Rafał Doroz. The co-organisers were the University of Ostrava (UO), Czech Republic Silesian University in Opava (SU), Czech Republic, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (UKF), Slovakia, University of Extremadura (UEx), Spain, University of Twente (UT), The Netherlands, Lisbon Lusiada University (LU), Portugal, Curtin University in Perth (CU), Australia, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University (BGKU), Ukraine, Dniprovsk State Technical University (DSTU), Ukraine, IADIS – International Association for Development of the Information Society, a non-profit association, Polish Pedagogical Society, Branch in Cieszyn, Polish Scientific Society for Internet Education Association of Academic E-learning, Poland.

The International Scientific Conference “Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning” DLCC2024 is an important event within the field of education, particularly focused on distance learning and its practical applications. It is organized annually by prominent academic institutions, including the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, and co-organized with various international universities. This conference brings together scholars, experts, and educators from around the world to discuss advancements in distance education, e-learning, and technology-enhanced learning, which are critical as educational systems worldwide modernize.

2024-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning – the Current Status and Directions for Further Research

Jolanta Szulc

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

The article aims to discuss current research trends in the field of Distance Learning (DL). It consists of the following parts: (1) the definitions and characteristics of DL; (2) current directions of research in the field of DL, among others: measuring transactional distance in Web-Based Learning Environments, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in DL, development of learning content and the task for MOOCs, effects of online course efficiency perceptions on Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) measures, new technologies for the DL, the use of metacognitive and affective model Self-Regulated Learning (MASRL), questionnaire (Constructivist Learning on a Scale Higher Settings of Education [CLHES]) as a method of research of constructivist learning environment in higher education, Transactional Distance (TD) theory in DL and online community culture; (3) summary and conclusions with a particular focus on the use of DL methods in higher education. The article is based on the study of literature registered in the databases ERIC, LISA, and LISTA.

2020-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Adult Students’ Attitudes Towards Distance Learning During the SARS-Co-V-2 Virus Pandemic

Violetta Rodek , Anna Orlińska

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-13

The article is a study report on distance learning during the SARS-Co-V-2 virus pandemic, conducted among postsecondary school students. The subject of the study was the opinions of postsecondary school students about distance learning. The research was diagnostic in nature, and the method of a diagnostic poll with
survey technique was used. The author’s survey was sent to 85 students of postsecondary schools in the Opole voivodship (Poland). As a result of the study, an average level of satisfaction, degree of motivation and involvement in self-learning by the respondents was determined, as well as an average evaluation of the level of effectiveness of learning conducted in that form. The respondents indicated both the positive and negative aspects of distance learning. The first group comprised mainly aspects related to saving time, money and the flexibility of this form of learning, while the other group included aspects of a social and health nature, related to shortcomings in self-study and evaluation of the learning process.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Procrastination in Blended Learning The Role of General Self-efficacy, and Active and Passive Procrastination

Elżbieta Sanecka

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 49-65

Despite the growing empirical interest in academic procrastination in the distance learning, there are only limited studies on the determinants of this phenomenon in the blended learning programmes. The present study investigates the relationships between general self-efficacy, two types of procrastination (active and passive procrastination), and the behavioural tendency to postpone learning activities in a blended learning university course using Moodle platform. Results indicate that passive procrastination is strongly positively associated with procrastination in blended learning, while perceived self-efficacy and active procrastination are unrelated to the self-reported task delays during the blended learning course. In addition, the negative link between the reported number of previous completed blended-learning courses and procrastination in blended learning is observed. Practical and theoretical implications of these findings for a blended learning environment are discussed.

2019-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 01-02-2020 | Abstract | pp. 5-8

The theme and the priorities of the IJREL reflect the conceptual principles underlying the modernization of education and the reform of the educational systems in European countries, as well as national development strategies for the 21st century. One of the European Union’s key educational objectives is the provision of equal opportunities for all with regard to access to learning and knowledge, regardless of gender, financial and physical ability, and place of
residence. That is why distance learning has now been granted a status of high priority. If introduced on a wide scale, distance learning and teaching may make significant contribution towards the achievement of educational goals in member states.
The present volume includes nine articles gathered in five chapters.

2020-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

A Practical Test of Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Karol Hęclik , Lucjan Dobrowolski , Marcin Jaromin , Iwona Zarzyka

Language: EN | Published: 23-05-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-26

The article describes the authors’ experience of distance learning at Rzeszow University of Technology during COVID-19 lockdown. The problems associated with the didactics in the pandemic period were discussed. They concerned hardware, software, and teaching rooms. Technical and organisational issues were discussed. The aspect of student involvement in the distance learning process and the learning outcomes achieved by the students was also addressed. Finally, the conclusions that emerged from this stage of work with students were presented, as well as suggestions related to the improvement of the distance learning process for the future.

2023-05-23



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Integrating E-learning for Administrative Staff Professional Development

An Inside View from Moroccan Higher Education Institutions

Layla Ajrouh , Karima Slamti

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-16

Online learning is increasingly solicited around the world within and across several sectors. It also involves higher education (HE), as it operates in a global, unstable environment, where communication and information technology are the fundamental keys. This study seeks to examine the Moroccan employees’ perception of this innovative way of learning and its impact on their professional development. It also aims at investigating the presence of distance learning as an approach growing in popularity within the administration of Moroccan universities. This qualitative study uses a semi-structured interview with 76 employees in seven Moroccan Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The results reveal that the majority of participants have rarely used online learning, in spite of their willingness and insistence on its positive impact on their professional progress. The interviewees reported their proactive view to accelerate the implementation of digital learning to meet the world standards, as it would also serve as an appropriate way for their continuous professional development and their ability to face critical situations. The present research shows the significant necessity of integrating new ways of learning in Higher Education Administrations (HEAs). The present work assumes the research hypothesis H1: e-learning is not promoted for employees’ career advancement in Moroccan HEAs. This study recommends an anticipatory vision to transgress any reticence to change, since online learning approach would bring more productivity and success for the administrations and the employees themselves, as well as closer institutional alignment with the revolutionary digital world.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning in Polish Schools During the Coronavirus Lockdown: the Areas of Success and Failure Experienced by Polish Teachers of English as a FL

Marzena Wysocka-Narewska

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-15

Based on Roblyer & Edwards (2000: 192), distance learning means “the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance.” The instructional delivery includes an instructor who is physically located in a different place from the learner, as well as possibly providing instruction at disparate times. More specifically, the instructor controls the instructional sequencing and pacing and all learners participate in the same learning activities. The aim of the paper is to show the advantages and disadvantages of distance schooling during the Covid-19 lockdown, the emphasis being placed upon among others, the teacher – student relationship, the equipment conditions required for running an English lesson and working online, as well as some “food for thought” in the form of necessary changes and modifications to be introduced, which have been suggested by the sample in question. The respondents constitute 9 teachers from secondary schools, who have replied to an online questionnaire investigating the situation in Polish schools, concerning distance education, specifically teaching a FL. Apart from presenting the current state of affairs, some suggestions for the future are remarked upon.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-5

The 16th International Scientific Conference, "Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning" (DLCC2024), focused on "E-learning & Enhancing Soft Skills," was held on October 14-15, 2024, at the University of Silesia in Cieszyn, Poland. Organized by the Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, the Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Sciences, and the University of Silesia, it featured support from various international universities and associations. Amoung participants were experts in area e-learning from 10 countries. Professor Nian-Shing Chen from the National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, presented a Keynote Lecture titled “Revolutionizing Education with Pedagogical AI Agents” The conference gathered scholars, experts, and educators to discuss advancements in distance education, e-learning, and technology-enhanced learning. Papers from the conference published in a monograph by reputable publishing house Springer and will be indexed in Scopus. The event highlighted the importance of modernizing educational systems and implementing new technologies. 

2024-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Perception of Information Security in the Process of Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Example of University Teachers’ Experiences

Agnieszka Kubacka , Daniel Biały , Radosław Gołąb

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-18

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected every area of our lives. One of them was education, which had to undergo a huge transformation in a very short time. Overnight, the computer replaced the blackboard and became the only tool of communication between a student and a teacher. Teachers had to completely change the tools used in the teaching process and enter a completely new and, for many of them completely unknown, working environment. Online learning has replaced traditional teaching. A computer with Internet access has become a basic work tool for people who have so far used it mainly for recreational purposes. Teachers were thrown in at the deep end, for most of themit was the first time they had encountered platforms for remote communication.
As the workspace has changed, learners and teachers have begun to move much more frequently into the world of the Internet, which harbors many dangers of which quite a few people were previously unaware. For this reason, the authors decided to investigate the problem of information security in e-learning. This paper attempts to collect the experiences and assess the awareness of university teachers about information security threats while teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research results presented in this paper showed that the level of awareness of the risks, that may affect academic teachers in the distance learning process, is very low. Additionally, no appropriate procedures for safe distance learning have been developed. The communication security area was practically completely overlooked during the COVID-19 educational  revolution.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning at the Level of Primary Education: Parents’ Opinions and Reflections

Marzena Wysocka-Narewska

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

Distance learning is a type of instruction between a teacher and students separated by a physical distance where communication takes place through mediated information encompassing one or more technological media. In other words, the instruction participants stay in different places, yet take part in the same learning
activities sequenced, paced and controlled by the teacher using new technologies. The paper aims to show the advantages and disadvantages of distance education during the COVID-19 lockdown at the primary level, the emphasis being placed upon, among others, the teacher–student and student–student relationships, the
infrastructure and skills required for a lesson, as well as some “food for thought” in the form of possible changes and areas of improvement to be introduced suggested by the sample. The data comes from the questionnaire distributed among 60 parents of first graders. This age group is believed to be extremely
demanding and difficult to teach, mainly due to the literacy and numeracy skills included in the core curriculum, falling on the onset of the first grade in a primary school.

2022-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Organization of Mathematical Distance Learning in Primary School

Svitlana Skvortsova , Tetiana Britskan

Language: EN | Published: 24-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-23

The article is devoted to researching the problem of using ICT by primary school teachers in teaching mathematics, in particular during distance learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of comparative analysis of the most common online services are presented in three categories: 1) services for creating a virtual classroom and interactive exercises and other educational content (LearningApps, Google Classroom, Classtime, and Classdojo); 2) services for organizing a distance lesson (Padlet); 3) services for conducting a distance lesson in the form of a conference (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams). The generalized results of the online survey of Ukrainian primary school teachers on the use of these online services in
mathematics lessons are presented. Furthermore, methodological recommendations for the use of selected online services are reflected in the developed e-course “Internet resources for creating mathematical learning and game content for primary schoolchildren”.

2021-06-24



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Technologies in Teaching Professional Foreign Languages for Medical Purposes

Dmitry Guzhelya , Victoria Kurilenko , Yulia Biryukova

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 5-19

The article presents the analysis of distant technologies that are utilized by the world methodological society: a set of distance technologies (desktop videoconferencing, e-mail, voicemail, online chat, web-based resources, e-learning platforms), synchronous/asynchronous technologies, m-learning/e-learning technologies. These technologies were analysed from scientific positions concerning their typology, essential characteristics, and linguistic and methodological potential.

The authors of the article also provide distance technologies that can be used when teaching Russian language as foreign for medical purposes: synchronous technologies, professional websites, e-learning platforms, e-mails, mobile applications.

The verification of distant technologies’ usage is conducted experimentally. The obtained results show that distance learning is useful and should be used in teaching foreign languages for other levels and professional purposes.

Not only does the success of distance educational courses depend on the distance technologies that are provided by a teacher, but also we should rely on the consistent and integrated efforts of students, faculty, facilitators, support staff, and administrators.

2019-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Building Learning Power and Critical Thinking in the Field of Online Tutoring

Krzysztof Śleziński

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 21-33

This article is first of all a theoretical study covering the whole area of critical thinking. The development of critical thinking should be supported by new information technologies. The text only points to some possibilities of using information technologies in the concept of building learning power and critical thinking.

The development of information technologies gives us new tools and forms to support the teaching/learning processes. Many of the new tools of digital technology pose new teaching challenges for the teacher. However, there appears a question that is not only worth asking, but also worth answering: how to improve the teaching/learning process with the help of the new educational opportunities, so as to strengthen it and not to disturb it at the same time? A tutor-teacher has to search and to find out – in the area of these educational opportunities that belong to him or her and his or her pupils – such optimal solutions that neatly combine both the elements of traditional teaching and the ones that are typical of distance learning. This gives new opportunities for effective online tutoring when the teacher is available online for any of the students at a specific time that is perfectly convenient for each of them.

2019-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Measuring Student Involvement When Taking Tests in E-learning Courses

Krzysztof Dziedzic

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-17

The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has significantly affected the education process of young people in primary, secondary, and tertiary education, as well as those who improve their competences through various courses and trainings. The practically incessant lockdown in education has resulted in a situation in which distance learning, which most often plays a supplementary role, now constitutes the basic form of education. This situation has forced the selection and adaptation of the available e-learning tools to the types of classes and levels of education. Despite great progress in the development of e-learning technologies, constant stimulation and maintenance of students’ interest in the content presented and monitoring their activity still pose a problem, which also concerns the education of computer science students in issues related to computer graphics. Currently, the preferred model of distance learning is based on various technologies and IT tools that enable the implementation of synchronous and asynchronous work. Prompt
acquisition of data on students’ activity allows trainers to adjust the form and content of the presented material to their expectations. It also makes it possible to identify issues that pose great difficulties to students. This paper discusses modern solutions and trends in designing e-learning courses based on the new interactive e-learning platform Quizer. The aim of the research is to determine the course effectiveness using the user activity-monitoring module designed and implemented for the Quizer e-learning platform. The correctness of the answers correlates with the number of attempts to answer it (−0.65). The time devoted to a given question was usually high for questions with low correctness of answers.

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Socio-emotional Context of E-learning in Teachers’ Opinion

Irena Przybylska

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-21

The article presents the research results on the socio-emotional context of distance learning from teachers’s perspective. The primary purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ experiences in primary, secondary, and vocational schools as they converted their classes to distance learning, and in a broader perspective, indicate difficulties resulting from the mediation of personal contacts.
The main research question was: What are teachers’ opinions related to relationships and their well-being connected with conducting remote classes? Based on the results of a diagnostic survey conducted in primary, secondary, and vocational schools in Silesia, Poland, it can be concluded that the well-being of teachers has worsened due to the need to stay at home and prolonged social isolation. The teachers also pointed to the deterioration of relationships with students and the loosening of ties in the classroom. The article ends with recommendations for improvements in distance learning.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Teachers in Distance Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Context of Mainstream, Inclusive and Special Education

Edyta M. Nieduziak

Language: EN | Published: 15-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-35

The aim of the article is to present the results of research on distance education conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The research focuses on the work of teachers in mainstream schools and those who work with students with special educational needs. The author presents: the difficulties indicated by teachers, the support they experience and the solutions they apply, especially to students with special educational needs. 
The study was based on a quantitative paradigm, using a diagnostic survey method and online survey questionnaires, sent to respondents in the LimeServey system. 958 teachers representing primary and secondary schools participated in the study.
The teachers indicated the difficulties of distance learning, such as the inability to monitor the progress of students, problems with the organization of group activities and the use of activating methods in teaching. They found the support in interpersonal contacts and self-study work; they rarely used the help of specialists. Half of the respondents worked with students with special educational needs. The largest group of such students were those with specific learning difficulties. Students with disabilities accounted for about 36% of those students identified by teachers. The teachers working with students with special educational needs experienced technical problems on the part of the student and psychophysical problems resulting from the specific condition of the student with special educational needs.
The results of the research and the recommendations were presented to the school authorities in order to improve the quality of distance education and raise the standards of teachers.

2022-06-15



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Features of Implementation of a Learning Management System in the Educational Process in a Ukrainian University

Andrii Kostiuchenko

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 76-88

The issue of regulation of a learning management system (LMS) at the state level of Ukraine is considered in the article. Types and interpretations of electronic educational resources that can be used in distance education are pointed out. The Moodle environment, as an example of one of successful learning management systems, is considered. In particular, the article contains a list of roles that can be shared by users of a learning management system. The general structure of an e-learning course, which can be used by educational institutions, is also proposed.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

DLCC 2016 – Report from a Scientific Conference in Cieszyn/Ustroń, Poland, 2016

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Agnieszka Heba

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 107-112

The subject matter and the priorities of the conference reflect the conceptual principles underlying the modernisation of education and the reform of the edu-cational systems in European countries, as well as national development strategies for the 21st century. One of the European Union’s key educational objectives is the provision of equal opportunities for all with respect to an access to learning and knowledge, regardless of gender, financial and physical ability, and place of residence. Consequently, distance learning has now been granted a status of high priority. If introduced on a wide scale, distance learning and teaching may make a significant contribution towards the achievement of educational goals in member states.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning at Pedagogical Faculties of Universities in the Czech Republic

Lucie Zormanova

Language: EN | Published: 16-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

This study focuses on the topic of distance education at pedagogical faculties of universities in the Czech Republic during the time of COVID-19 and tries to map how theoretical and practical teaching was implemented during the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on the research goal, the following research questions were formulated.
RQ1: Which tools were used to enable distance education at pedagogical faculties in the Czech Republic?
RQ2: How were the defences of qualification theses and the state final examinations carried out?
RQ3: How was the practical pedagogical training implemented?
To answer the individual research questions, a content analysis of information provided on the websites of individual faculties and in the reports published on the Internet in the course of theoretical and practical teaching at pedagogical faculties in the Czech Republic during the Coronavirus pandemic was used. The research found that the distance teaching took place using various tools, frequently mentioned were the Moodle LMS, MS Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom or Meet. Practical subjects, which cannot be fully realised online, were taught in a full-time form in blocks at the end of the semester. The exams also took place online, the MS Teams or Zoom platform was used for oral examinations, and the Moodle LMS was used for tests. At the Faculty of Education of Palacký University Olomouc, the defences of qualification theses and state final examinations took place in the examination room of the university under strict hygienic conditions. At the University of Ostrava and Masaryk University, the defences of qualification theses and state final examinations took place online, using MS Teams. Practical teacher training also took place online, students participated in online teaching at individual faculty schools. Students helped teachers create materials for
online teaching, participated in online teaching or led online teaching themselves. At the Faculty of Education of University of Hradec Králové, they performed the function of a teaching assistant or led tutoring.

2022-06-16



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Together or not? The Effects of Individual and Group Work of the Faculty of Philology Students During E-learning Online

Anna Ślósarz

Language: EN | Published: 19-04-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

This article tested a widespread belief that by working in groups distance education students achieve cognitive goals of learning, and develop their social competencies and skills. The subject of the study was the achievements of 655 bachelor and master degree students enrolled in 22 on-campus and blended learning
units offered within 2 university courses, full-time and part-time, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. in the academic years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. An instrumental case study was carried out: the grades students obtained for individual work were compared with grades obtained for work done in pairs and groups of threes within the same courses. It was found that a statistically significant difference did not exist. But the highest grades (on average 83.81) were obtained by students who had worked individually, and the lowest (81.64%) by those who had worked in groups of three. The highest grades were obtained by the final-year students. They showed an understanding of the assessment criteria and the ability to follow such. Also, they wanted to pass on the first attempt in order to have time to prepare for the final examination. International students were reluctant to work in groups. They focused on achieving good grades and preparing for the thesis due to the time limits of student visas and the unrest caused by the war in Ukraine. First-year students who had no experience in adhering to the assessment criteria and problems with
communicating due to isolation caused by the pandemic obtained the lowest grades.

2023-04-19



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Report from the International Conference Distance Learning, Simulation and Communication (DLSC 2017)in Brno, the Czech Republic, 31 May – 2 June 2017

Miroslav Hrubý

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 160-162

The Distance Learning, Simulation and Communication (DLSC) conference has been a part of an official accompanying programme of the International Exhi-bition of Defence and Security Technologies and Special Information Systems at the BVV Trade Fairs since 2009. The event is biennial. DLSC 2009, DLSC 2011, DLSC 2013, and DLSC 2015 proceedings are accessible at the DLSC conference website (http://dlsc.unob.cz). They have been indexed at the Web of Science database (https://apps.webofknowledge.com/). The electronic versions of all DLSC conference printed proceedings can be downloaded, and their use is free of charge.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Technology of Development of Transversal Skills of Future Philologists in the Process of Distance Learning in the Online Course “Effective Communication”

Tetiana Simonenko , Yulia Nikitska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 21-32

The article is devoted to an important problem in the higher educational system, namely, the presentation of the technology of development of transversal skills of future philologists in the process of distance learning in the online course “Effective Communication.” This study presents experimental information that makes it possible to determine the effectiveness of the proposed technology for the development of such transversal skills in students as: critical thinking, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, and informational skills.

2019-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Distance Learning Technologies in the Knowledge Transfer System of a Modern University

Kateryna Yalova , Valerii Zavgorodnii , Ksenia Yashina , Oleksandr Sadovoy

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 73-87

This article presents the results of a research conducted within the European IRNet Project. In the research, the place and role of the distance learning tech-nologies in the knowledge transfer system of a modern university were described. The main goal of the article is to describe the results of the data domain analysis concerning the possibility of development and introduction of the academic ma-ssive open online courses (MOOC) platform. The authors identified the architecture and main functional requirements to the academic MOOC platform as an effective tool to optimise the processes of knowledge transfer in the system of teacher-student.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Remote teaching of philological specialisations in the light of experiences during the pandemic ‒ in the eyes of students and teachers

Halina Widła

Language: EN | Published: 04-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

The article compares the results of the research conducted at the end of the winter semester 2019/2020 with the results from March 2021 as an extended teaching for the validity of extending the teaching offer for modern language studies by including innovative solutions using distance learning methods and techniques, with additional comments at the end of 2021. The opinions of 50 second-year students on the usefulness and effectiveness of IT innovations in lectures, seminars and practical language learning exercises were surveyed. The research showed that the pandemic situation verified students’ perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of remote working. The data are also commented on by lecturers. It turns out that in all three types of classes, the opinions of students and staff range from moderately neutral at the beginning of 2020 towards teaching innovations, through more sceptical in March 2021 after the large-scale introduction of e-learning, to more favourable towards online innovations after a year of experience gained in 2021. Despite this general trend, there are considerable differences in the opinions of students and lecturers depending on the nature of the classes.

2022-06-04



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

A Report from the International Scientific Conference DLCC2018, 15–16 October 2018, Poland

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 127-136

The 10th edition of the International Scientific Conference DLCC2018:
Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning (www.dlcc.us.edu.pl) was held under the theme “E-learning and smart learning environment for preparing the specialists of new generation” and included reports from the IRNet project.
The conference was held on 15–16 October 2018 in Wisła. It was organised by the Faculty of Ethnology and Educational Science at the University of Silesia in
Cieszyn. The co-organisers were: the University of Ostrava (the Czech Republic); the Silesian University in Opava (the Czech Republic); the Constantine Philosopher University in Nitra (Slovakia); the Twente University (the Netherlands); the University of Extremadura (Spain); the Curtin University in Perth (Australia); the Borys Grinchenko Kiev University (Ukraine); the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia (Russia); the Dneprodzerzhinsk State Technical University (Ukraine); Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland; Polish Pedagogical Association, Branch in Cieszyn; Polish Scientific Association of Internet Education; IADIS – International Association for Development of the Information Society; and SEA – Polish Academic E-learning Association.

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Cloud Computing and Distance Learning in Computer Science

Pedro Ramos Brandao

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

This work demonstrates that the use of laboratories for the development of curricular work in the area of information technology exclusively supported by cloud computing technology does not decrease the level of learning and assessment objects on the part of students. This scenario arose from the need to interrupt face-to-face classes in physical laboratories due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

From Socratic Behaviourism to Digital Constructivism

António Manuel Diogo dos Reis , Olga Yakovleva , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Nataliia Morze

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 11-28

The paper presents a synopsis of the evolution of methods and techniques up to the digital age and characterises the main aspects of behaviourist and constructivist models in order to study the development of new advanced pedagogical tools and methods in education science in constructivist environment. For the purpose of the study, an analysis of the technological evolution during the last decades and its impact on education science was made, with a special focus on virtual teaching and learning. The practical outcome of the study was a series of online seminars and workshops, prepared by the international team of the IRNet project. The keynotes and workshops were held during DLCC2017 Conference (Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning, subtitle: Effective Development of Teachers’ Skills in the Area of ICT and E-learning) at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. Video presentations and an automatic translation are available at: https://areis-en-constructivism.blogspot.pt.

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Students’ Motives for Attending E-Learning Master’s Degree Courses

Lucie Zormanová

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-18

This paper presents the results of a research study on the motives of students to study in the distance learning form at the University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz. The research was carried out using the method of semistructured interviews. The interviews were conducted among students of the first year of the follow-up Master’s degree in Pedagogy. The research was carried out in the years 2016–2019, in this period three stages of research were realised. The research group consisted of 20 students who had work and family responsibilities and were between 35 and 48 years old. In addition, respondents already had previous experience in combined and full-time studies. The interviews were recorded on a mobile phone and lasted about 40 minutes each. Data were analysed using open coding procedures. The goal of open coding was to thematically divide the analysed text. The analysed interviews were divided into units, which sometimes meant words, and sometimes sentences or paragraphs set according to their meaning, so the unit consisted of a semantic unit. A code has been assigned to each specified unit. Once the code list was created, we started to categorise data.

2020-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Report from the International Scientific Conference DLCC2017 in Cieszyn and Katowice, Poland, 16–17 October 2017

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Maria Stec , Anna Studenska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 120-125

The theme of the 9th edition of the International Scientific Conference DLCC2017: Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning (www.dlcc.us.edu.pl) was “Effective development of teacher’s skills in ICT and e-learning”; the conference also included reports from the IRNet project. The conference was held on 16–17 October 2017 in Cieszyn and Katowice. It was organised by the Faculty of Ethnology and Educational Science at the University of Silesia in Cieszyn. The co-organisers were: the University of Ostrava (the Czech Republic); the Silesian University in Opava (the Czech Republic); the Constantine Philosopher University in Nitra (Slovakia); the Twente University (the Netherlands); the University of Extremadura (Spain); the Curtin University in Perth (Australia); the Borys Grinchenko Kiev University (Ukraine); the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia (Russia); the Dneprodzerzhinsk State Technical University (Ukraine); Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland; Polish Pedagogical Association, Branch in Cieszyn; Polish Scientific Association of Internet Education; and IADIS – International Association for Development of the Information Society.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Teaching in the Subject “Systems Interconnection” at Extremadura University

Juan Arias Masa , Rafael Martín Espada , Juan Arias Abelaria

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

This work describes the teaching that is used in the subject of "Systems Interconnection" that is taught in the Higher Telecommunications Engineering of the University of Extremadura. Each of the sections that make up the subject are detailed, both the competences that the students will have as soon as they pass the subject, as well as the theoretical and practical contents taught therein. In addition, a summary is made of the teaching methodology used, the learning results, and finally ends detailing the evaluation methodology  and above of all the academic results of the last courses, where an improvement in these results is observed, especially in the percentage of approved by reducing the sum of the percentages of unchanged and suspended.

 

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-4

The Editorial Board of International Journal of Research in E-learning (IJREL) is privileged to present a new volume 8(2) 2022. The content of the current issue was divided into three chapters. The first is devoted to Research on Distance, Online and Blended Learning in particular in the COVID-19 time. The second contains articles concerned with Innovative Methods and Technology in Education. The third concerns Theoretical, Methodological and Practical Aspects and Psychological Determinants of ICT and E-Learning in Education.

2022-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-5

The Editorial Board of International Journal of Research in E-learning (IJREL) is privileged to present a new volume 10(1) 2024. The content of the current issue was divided into three chapters. The first chapter is devoted to Theoretical, Methodological and Practical Aspects and Psychological Determinants of ICT and E-Learning in Education and includes three articles. The second contains also three articles concerned with Innovative Methods and Technology in Education. The third concerns Research on Distance, Online and Blended Learning before, during and after the pandemic time of COVID-19 and includes two articles.

2024-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

MDB as an Effective Platform of Communication between Students and Teachers A Study of the Virtual University of Pakistan

Nadia Saleem , Aisha M Din , Saba Sadiq , Masroor Ahmed

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2021 | Abstract | pp. 61-75

The integration of distance learning and Information Communication tech-nology has brought a lot of convenience for the students who were earlier facing problems in education due to time and geographical limitations. Since the concept of e-learning is comparatively new and different, the discourse on teaching methodologies and the student–teacher relationship in an e-learning environment has brought many new dimensions under discussion. In a virtual system, the communication bonding between a student and a teacher is not so strong. Students are dependent on one-way communication in the form of recorded lectures, published announcements, and information given on a website. Bridging the communication gap between a student and a teacher through MDB (Moderate Discussion Board) is an effective step taken by the Virtual University of Pakistan in online education to address students. The presented research was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of MDB as an interaction platform between students and course instructors at the Virtual University of Pakistan. The effectiveness of MDBs was measured through analysing the number of MDBs posted in a certain course and the nature of questions asked in MDBs by students. It was a quantitative study in which two Mass Communication subjects were selected through purposive sampling. The collected data were analysed in percentages, and a statistical test Correlation was applied to find out if there was some relation between the strength of students and questions asked through MDB. The study found that although the number of MDBs is quite lower than that of enrolled students, it is an effective platform of communication between students and a teacher, as students can ask questions related to subject, exams, semester activities, and general concerns.

2021-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-3

The Editorial Board of International Journal of Research in E-learning (IJREL) is privileged to present a new volume 9(1) 2023. The content of the current issue was divided into three chapters. The first is devoted to Research on Distance, Online and Blended Learning in particular in the COVID-19 time. The second contains articles concerned with Innovative Methods and Technology in Education. The third concerns Theoretical, Methodological and Practical Aspects and Psychological Determinants of ICT and E-Learning in Education.

2023-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Role of Emotions in the Context of Shaping the Attitudes of Academic Teachers Towards E-Learning

Krystian Tuczyński

Language: EN | Published: 17-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-28

The article attempts to identify emotions displayed by university teachers towards the adoption of e-learning solutions in the academic environment. The article is divided into four main parts. Part one is a description of one of the key components of human attitude, which is emotions. The second part describes the research methodology and defines the original research tool, which was used to measure the emotions manifested by academic staff in the use of e-learning. The third part is the analysis of the research results, which presents detailed summaries of each aspect of e-learning. The final section summarizes the research findings and makes recommendations for higher education institutions in the field of distance learning in an the academic community.

2022-06-17



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Adaptive and Intelligent MOOCs: How They Contribute to the Improvement of the MOOCs’ Effectiveness

Alexandros Papadimitriou

Language: EN | Published: 13-04-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-21

Several traditional MOOCs have been developed utilizing particular traditional approaches for distance learning. The main objective of this article is to examine numerous studies and research about the provision of adaptive and intelligent MOOCs to address issues, such as dropout rate, for improving their efficiency compared to conventional MOOCs. Important issues that have been the essential study interests of MOOC scholars in recent years, including dropout rate, completion rate, loneliness, and other topics, were studied. Finally, the research questions posed on the effectiveness of Adaptive and Intelligent MOOCs, the learner’s characteristics used for adaptation, the adaptive and intelligent methods and techniques used, and the improvements they bring to traditional MOOCs as a compass for designing Adaptive and Intelligent MOOCs in the coming years, are discussed.

2023-04-13



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Padlet as a Modern Form of E-learning in the Context of Sugata Mitra’s Research – a New Model of Education

Tomasz Piotr Kopczyński , Kamil Szpyt

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

Artykuł ma na celu prezentację wyników badań ankiet dotyczących narzędzia padlet. Autorzy dokonują analizy współczesnych trendów edukacyjnych, przepisów prawnych oraz badań, które wpisują się w nurt nowego modelu edukacji. Tekst zawiera opisy z wyników badań z 230 ankiet przeprowadzonych na studentach w odniesieniu do 3 kategorii.
Pierwsza kategoria prezentuje wyniki ocen padletu jako narzędzia służącego do segregacji treści, druga kategoria dotyczy oceny padletu pod kątem funkcji pracy w grupie, oraz trzecia kategoria dotyczy funkcjonalności i porównania narzędzia padlet z innymi podobnymi narzędziami. Obecna sytuacja w edukacji spowodowana światową pandemią koronawirusa SARS-Cov-2 powodująca chorobę zwaną COVID-19, pokazuje słuszność ewaluacja i prezentacja wyników badań związanych z narzędziami i metodami do nauczania zdalnego jest bardzo potrzebna.

2020-12-29