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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

A Portuguese Model of E-learning for Prisoners as an Example of Successful Application of New Technologies in Education of Convicts: A Case Study

Daria Becker-Pestka

Language: EN | Published: 28-10-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-30

The article presents a discussion on the application of e-learning in education of prisoners in Portugal. Today, e-learning has already become a significant complementation and extension of the current education offer. Avoiding application of modern technologies in education may lead to intensification of digital, social, educational and economic disparities in the society. There are also threats of complete digital exclusion of some social groups. One of those groups is formed by people serving their imprisonment sentences. A serious problem in offering the opportunity to benefit from e-learning to this particular group pertains to infrastructural disparities and availability of computer equipment and access to the Internet. Furthermore, considering the specificity of penitentiary institutions, security becomes an important issue as well. In Portugal, education of prisoners, including e-learning,  has been focused on the context of life-long learning. Modern tools have been created and applied in education of prisoners and their learning processes. The projects, such as EPRIS@@ and Open University have been already in operation for some time. They can be an inspiration for prison staff members in other countries. The aim of the article is to show the solutions pertaining to e-learning dedicated to prisoners applied in Portugal as an example of the successful use of new technologies in education of convicts. The research methods include a case study. The techniques applied in the research include document analysis, a free-form and question-targeted interviews. The following research problems have been formulated: What solutions in the field of e-learning dedicated to prisoners are applied in Portugal and how are they implemented? What are the objectives of the discussed projects? How does the course of the learning process look like, with the consideration of the applied tools? What problems are presented to prisoners? What are the weaknesses and strengths of the applied solutions? How is the evaluation of the learning outcomes achieved? What does the innovative character of the solutions applied in the field of e-learning dedicated to prisoners consist in? In order to collect the discussed material, the analysis of content, statistical data and interviews with educators working with prisoners have been used. The materials referred to in the article were collected in 2022, in the Institute Piaget and the Open University of Porto in Portugal.

2024-10-28



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Individual and Collaborative Online Learning – Reasonable Compromise

Krzysztof Gurba

Language: EN | Published: 17-01-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-17

The collaborative attitude to education in general and e-learning in particular has become increasingly popular and productive. It preserves certain learning values connected with social context of learning and new phenomena of networking and using the tools of social media in education. Collaborative learning values include mutual inspiration, crowdsourcing, problem learning, peer learning and the like. More careful and elaborated look is necessary to pinpoint all important constituents of the overall positive account of social learning. One should take into account historical background and theoretical basis for a new wave in collaborative pedagogy.
At the same time, we face one of the greatest challenges in modern online learning, especially in its massive edition, including a new wave of MOOCs. It is a challenge of respecting an individual and open choice of learning path, even within more and more uniform massive online courses. One possible way of providing free choice of student’s learning path is to offer more adaptive academic curricula.
The purpose of the study was to determine the students’ attitudes toward community and individual online learning to explore their preferences in this regard, and to have them evaluate which of these forms held more promise for the future. In the study, we were also interested in tendencies in the choice of online learning and traditional learning, as well as factors that may influence the direction of these trends. The results showed that there are dichotomies and conflicts between individual and collaborative online learning as far as sets of values are concerned. But the user practice shows that the reconciliation between the two is possible.

2022-01-17



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Assessment in VLE Supported Foreign Language Learning

Ryszard Kalamarz

Language: EN | Published: 01-02-2015 | Abstract | pp. 62–74

The paper focuses on the role of Virtual Learning Environments in the scope of different types of assessment in foreign language learning and teaching promoting learner autonomy and developing such key competences as learning to learn. Effective language education calls for a more learner-oriented approach to assessment and Learning Management Systems such as Moodle seem to respond to such needs in the computer assisted teaching/learning process.

2015-02-01



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

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

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

Education in the Era of AI, Enhancing Skills, Challenges and Perspectives – International Context and National Experience

Nian-Shing Chen , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Nataliia Morze , Anna Ślósarz , Todorka Glushkova , Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek , Miroslav Hrubý , Štefan Gubo

Language: EN | Published: 30-12-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-30

The article analysed the main reflections presented by experts from different countries in the area of AI in education, who participated in the round table debate “E-Learning and Enhancing soft skills: Contemporary Models of Education in the era of Artificial Intelligence”. The agenda included three topics: 1) E-learning and enhancing soft skills: contemporary models of education in the era of artificial intelligence; 2) Good practice examples using AI in education for soft skills development; 3) AI – perspectives and challenges of its use in education. The conclusions of the round table lead to the reflection that integrating AI and robots can enhance soft skills development and revolutionize education by creating personalized, efficient, and inclusive learning environments. AI offers benefits like task automation, real-time feedback, and support for diverse needs. However, challenges such as equity, privacy, bias, and ethical concerns must be addressed. Success requires adequate teacher training, a focus on equity and accessibility, ethical considerations, strong data protection, and maintaining human interaction and creativity. By addressing these challenges thoughtfully, education systems can fully harness AI’s potential to improve learning outcomes.

2024-12-30



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

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

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

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

Objectives and Content of E-module “Tools for Adaptive Learning. Learning Styles” within the MOOC Course

“ICT Tools for E-learning”

Josef Malach , Kateřina Kostolányová , Milan Chmura , Ingrid Nagyová , Tatiana Prextová

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 28-40

The paper presents the objectives and content of the educational module “Tools for Adaptive Learning. Learning Styles” within the MOOC course “ICT Tools for E-learning,” which is being developed at the University of Ostrava as an outcome of the IRNet project. The main aim of the course is to provide both academic scholars and students with the theoretical foundation of adaptive learning that will allow them to acquire skills, to use the existing courses in the existing adaptive e-systems, and/or to create new courses and systems. The content of the course includes the following: defining basic constructs used in the course; overview of the development of adaptive learning with the use of educational technologies, its theoretical concepts, and representatives; presentation of the results of the previous researches and educational effects of adaptive (e-)learning, and some of the concepts of adaptive learning that have recently been developed at the University of Ostrava.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Higher Education Employees’ Workplace Learning Within Three Schemes of International Mobility

Marcin Rojek , Joanna Leek

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-16

Studies on the educational dimension of international mobility discuss the implications of academic, international mobility in general, or focus mainly on students’ mobility. There is, however, an insufficient number of studies that focus on the mobility of higher education staff, particularly in relation to learning. Each year, studies on the impact of mobility are published by the European Commission, but this does not provide an overview of how adult learning occurs within mobility and how mobility affects the lifelong learning of higher education employees. The purpose of this paper is to describe and explain HE employees’ learning characteristics in the course of three types of mobility: traditional, blended and digital. The study was conducted with the participation of 103 staff members of European Universities from 17 countries. We claim that the three mobility schemes studied here are different ways of experiencing the world and learning. Therefore, they should be implemented in parallel, and not perceived as alternatives.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Evaluating the Impact of Gamification on Learning Effectiveness in Technical Vocabulary Instruction

Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska , Viviana Tarnowska

Language: EN | Published: 22-05-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-24

With the rise of digital education, the integration of gamified elements has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance student engagement and comprehension in various academic disciplines. This study seeks to evaluate the impact of gamification on learning effectiveness in the domain of technical vocabulary instruction during an online course. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving data collection from students enrolled on an online technical vocabulary programme offered by the Language Centre at Gdansk University of Technology. A quantitative analysis of placement test scores, the frequency of using course material and final grades was conducted to understand their impact on learning outcomes, and data from surveys provided insights into students' perceptions and experiences with gamified activities. The findings indicate that the incorporation of gamification positively influenced learning effectiveness during the online course. Participants demonstrated higher levels of motivation, active participation, and a deeper understanding of technical terminology achieved through gamified interactions. The study's outcomes contribute to the growing body of research on gamification's potential benefits in online learning environments, especially in the context of technical vocabulary instruction, and offer valuable implications for educators and course designers seeking innovative approaches to optimize learning experiences in virtual settings.

2024-05-22



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: EN | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 5-8

In this volume of the International Journal of Research in E-learning, authors from different countries are trying to answer the following question: what should be the university / school of the 21st century? Among other things, it should be open to innovation – not only in the world of technology, but also in relation to teaching and learning processes. Personalisation of teaching / learning should take place – a student is in the centre of the university / school of the 21st century. Another desirable feature is highly qualified staff, open and prepared for lifelong learning. One of the pillars of preparing new generation specialists should be STEM education, internationalisation of higher education, and mobility.

The present volume includes seven articles gathered in three chapters.

2018-02-01



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

Flipped Learning for Teaching Ukrainian IT Students

Kateryna Yalova , Ksenia Yashyna , Liudmyla Sorokina

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-17

The paper is devoted to utilisation of flipped learning for improving educational quality for IT students. The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of flipped learning, the obstacles for its adoption are also described. The modification of educational functions, roles, actions, and interconnections of the participants during implementation of flipped learning is shown. Flipped learning implementation algorithm is proposed for a university discipline. Uniform architecture for flipped course which consists of face-to-face and online parts is provided. Forms and requirements for e-content are described. Approaches and technologies for implementing the online part of flipped learning are also discussed. Innovative educational technologies which may be useful at the stages of meaning realisation and knowledge reflection as well as for creating professional students’ skills are proposed. The proposed solutions are uniform and formed by generalisation of the knowledge about the data domain, they can be utilised at Ukrainian universities.

2020-06-29



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

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

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

Learning Technologies for People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusive E-education in Network Society

Alina Betlej , Alina Danileviča

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

The research focuses on the issue of learning technologies for people with mild intellectual disabilities. The analysis carried out is grounded in the theses of the network society. The initial objectives addressed three main issues: analysis of risks of digital exclusion of people with mild intellectual disabilities in highly technological developed societies; a conceptual view of learning technologies as tools to support social inclusion; and the importance of creating accessible e-learning environments to support inclusive e-education for people with mild intellectual disabilities. The authors used the analytical and descriptive method on the basis of the chosen literature sources to draw the conceptual view of functions of learning technologies in network society. The paper is structured as follows: introduction; analysis of theoretical background of network society to understand the need to go beyond technology to understand contemporary digital disparities; the overview of learning technologies for inclusive e-education for individuals at risk of digital exclusion, the research conclusions and directions for future research.

2022-12-29



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

Online Collaborative Learning to Enhance Educational Outcomes of English Language Courses

Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-21

With various aims and objectives, syllabi of e-learning, blended learning and webenhanced courses meant for a particular group of undergraduates or postgraduates, may vary substantially. However different they are, they are likely to show behaviourist ideas embodied in instructional design. A plethora of online tools (text based, image based, multimodal production and collaborative ones) can increase students’ learning experiences, as they offer opportunities for interactions that are not available in a traditional, instructivist classroom setting. Thus, a university language course with web-enhanced components offers more versatile 
learning options than face-to-face classes, which may result in students becoming more competent and competitive workers in the years to come. By using online tools such as ThingLink, mural, quip, easel.ly, infogram and venngage to collect and critically analyse data, they learn in a new active way, in a more genuine environment. This way of engaging students helps them to achieve learning outcomes structured around communication, teamwork, media literacy and language skills. These ideas are supported by students’ opinions and attitudes expressed in the surveys conducted at Gdańsk University of Technology in the years 2017–2019.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The use of digital technologies in education: the case of physics learning

Artem Yurchenko , Volodymyr Proshkin , Olha Naboka , Volodymyr Shamonia , Olena Semenikhina

Language: EN | Published: 26-10-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

The article reveals the trends in the use of digital technologies in teaching physics by summarizing scientific results over the past 20 years. To solve the problem, a bibliographic analysis of the sources of the scientometric database of the WOS was used with the involvement of the computer tool VOSviewer (for the construction and visualization of bibliographic data) as of June 2023. The tool was used to analyse publications by keywords (a network of connections is built on the basis of all keywords of given publications). Networks of connections of keywords were built according to the queries: “physics learning”, “physics education”, “physics teaching” and “technologies”, as well as “digital technologies in teaching physics”, “physics application”, “mobile physics learning”, “virtual physics laboratory”, “digital physics laboratory”, “virtual reality & physics”, “augmented reality & physics”. The landscape of the use of digital technologies in teaching physics is characterized by four aspects (general, technological, educational-motivational, educational-organizational). Modern trends in teaching physics are singled out: the use of environments where simulation, modelling, visualization, virtualization of physical processes, etc. are possible; increasing popularity of virtual, augmented and mixed reality tools; use of mobile applications for learning physics; using artificial intelligence to teach physics; organization of an educational environment based on mobile or online learning, where active learning methods are determined to be appropriate. The importance of developing young people's intellectual skills (computational skills, algorithmic thinking skills, modelling processes, etc.) and visual thinking for the successful mastery of various sections of physics has been confirmed. The demand for integration links between natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and digital technologies for STEM education has been monitored. Recommendations for the training of physics teachers have been formulated.    

2023-10-26



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

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

E-Tutor Tandems in a COIL Course – Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Lisa-Marie Langesee , Nelli Ukhova

Language: EN | Published: 27-06-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

Research on digital collaboration scenarios in Higher Education (HE) is characterized by various approaches that often define the acquisition and development of global skills as learning goals. Virtual Collaborative Learning (VCL) in HE represents one approach to facilitating students’ global skills. Depending on the use case, these learning arrangements can include case study-based group learning under e-tutorial supervision. This paper focuses on the perspective of e-tutors – specially qualified student assistants – and their competence development during the summer semester of 2022. Based on previous research findings, a tandem setting was chosen for their competence development. This paper mainly compares expectations and experiences regarding the competence improvement of e-tutors in a multinational tandem. These expectations and experiences were queried through two quantitative questionnaires utilizing 5-point Likert scales and one short follow-up questionnaire after the finalization of VCL. In general, the positive expectations of the e-tutors were fulfilled, but not to a similar extent for each competence category. Especially the development of social and pedagogical competencies was positive, whereas the development of intercultural competencies was challenging. Several recommendations for action were derived, which impact further e-tutor training.

2023-06-27



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Requirements for Creating a Game Learning System Using Mobile Applications for Primary School Students

Vladyslav Bilous

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 87-100

An interest in integration of mobile applications in education will continue to rise. What is necessary nowadays are such didactic methods that will facilitate and accelerate the transmission of knowledge to students, activate a process of mastering knowledge, teach them to undertake independent work with the given material, and enhance the productivity of educational process and teachers’ work. Such methods of studies can be realised on the basis of the use of information technologies in education. The basic problem is a requirement to develop methods and resources for support of the use of mobile technologies by elementary school students. Mobile technologies can make the learning process more interesting, answer the requirements of today, and give necessary information at the right time. In this model, the activity approach will be employed. The cognitive activity of a child will get organised in such a form that opens him or her for knowledge, so that learning becomes the main activity, as required by the discussed programmes. The article analyses the game models necessary for the education and development of children of elementary school age. The contents of mobile platform gaming models are revealed. The article also provides the classification of the proposed products that promote the learning and development of a child, the so-called soft skills and hard skills. The suggestions for using gaming models on different devices are given. The requirements for the use of gaming models of mobile platforms in the educational process are offered.

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Successful examples of asynchronous teaching in Polish interactive remote medical education

Anna Smelkowska , Agnieszka Karbownik , Barbara Purandare , Katarzyna Zaorska , Marta Jokiel , Maurycy Jankowski , Magdalena Roszak

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-32

A thorough theoretical and practical preparation is crucial in the education of medical professionals. Present-day knowledge recipients expect a broad range of multimedia and interactive resources in the consumed media. The article discusses examples of such implementations for the nationwide education of a pharmacy technician, massage technician, medical sterilization technician, and occupational therapy technician. These examples were created for the Integrated Education Platform of the Ministry of Education and Science in Poland, as part of an EU-funded project. This study delineates the characteristics of e-materials, such as instructional and educational videos, film sequences, scenario-based learning games, interactive documentation, 3D animations, simulators and virtual tours. We prepared a learner benefit analysis based on the e-materials discussed. We aimed to formulate recommendations and guidelines for designing and developing multimedia and interactive resources, paying special attention to educational values and content for the medical industry. Regardless of the type of multimedia, profession and content, materials should prioritize realism, interactivity and detailed presentation of the situations/cases. The same multimedia rarely achieve different learning objectives and learning outcomes. To design and produce high-quality multimedia, it is necessary to know their characteristics and to work with a team of subject matter experts experienced in e-learning development.

2023-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Appeal of Gamification for Master’s Students of Science and Technology

Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska , Viviana Tarnowska , Magdalena Roszak

Language: EN | Published: 23-05-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-18

Universities can offer their master’s students who want to improve their language skills different learning environments. They can range from traditional classes to online programmes equivalent to an on-campus experience or reaching beyond it. Learning technical English through a curriculum that is inspiring and stimulating due to authentic materials used in a gamified setting can result in positive learning outcomes and increased satisfaction levels among lecturers and students. The former can find new challenges helping prevent burnout, the latter have the chance to develop hard and soft skills, including analytical, reflective and critical thinking, through context-specific language. Interactions structured around online activities which involve searching for information in authentic resources and completing activities that allow for progress to the next level can effectively prepare students for challenges they will encounter in their professional life. They can also capture imagination and unlock the creative potential of the educators involved in their development and of participants bored with school routine and textbooks. Thus, a gamified language course for specific purposes can become a highly motivating environment, in which young people develop their creativity, language proficiency and knowledge of technological advances not only in the fields of their interest; they are also exposed to new learning practices due to the application of game-design elements. The ideas presented above will be supported by students’ opinions and attitudes expressed during a pilot Moodle course in a gamified format conducted at Gdansk University of Technology in the summer semester of 2021/2022.

2023-05-23



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

Objectives and Content of the Mathematics E-learning Course Preparing Students for the School-leaving Exam in Mathematics

Agnieszka Heba , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Jana Kapounová

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 109-124

Information and communication technologies (ICT) can help solve the problems connected with forming mathematical competencies in students and are used in the process of teaching mathematics. The first part of the paper presents the theoretical background of the subject matter, including: the description of mathematical competencies and their identification at secondary school in Poland, Niemierko’s taxonomy, the programmed learning theory, and the structure of the system of education/learning in the e-learning environment. It expresses the preconditions, expected results, concepts, objectives, hypotheses, and research methods. The practical part describes the structure of “Mathematics with Moodle,” a system for individual learning based on the original authorial MatLearn module, and its graphic representation. A didactic tool is proposed – an e-learning course preparing students for the school-leaving exam in mathematics and improving students’ mathematical competencies. Its aim is to increase the level of competencies, especially those which have not been mastered yet. In order to construct study activities in the course, the programmed learning principles and Niemierko’s taxonomy were used.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Wiki Tool in Higher Education: An Australian Perspective

Tomayess Issa , Theodora Issa , Touma B. Issa

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 11-27

This paper aims to examine the challenges of and perceptions about promoting students’ learning, communication, and interaction via the Wiki tool in the black-board platform. Wiki intends to sustain and advance students’ professional and personal skills, the former ones including reading, writing, research, information, critical thinking, decision making, technology, digital oral presentation, drawing (i.e. concept maps), teamwork, and languages, and the latter ones including motiva-tion, leadership, negotiation, communication, problem solving, time management, reflection, self-management, and self-appraisal. Additionally, integrating Wiki in teaching and learning will improve students’ work performance, productivity, and self-confidence, as these skills are needed for not only the current study, but also the workplace in the future. Additionally, using this tool in teaching and learning, especially in the higher education, can bring some challenges to the lecturer and students, particularly in the presentation and marking. This paper will discuss the Wiki implementation in the postgraduate unit at an Australian university. The study results confirmed that using Wiki in the postgraduate unit at an Australian univer-sity enhanced students’ personal and professional skills; in addition, students learned and absorbed the new concepts and cutting-edge-knowledge of the ITS65 unit, i.e. sustainability and Green IT.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Teachers’ Competencies and Their Impact on the Evaluation of Teaching

Hanne Lore Bobáková , Janusz Karpeta

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 51-61

The paper describes the research on teachers’ competencies with regard to two forms of learning, i.e. a full-time form of study and blended learning. The research was also tasked to document a difference in the evaluation of these partial competencies in the full-time form and in the blended learning form. This paper deals with the research on the competence assessment of English teachers at the School of Business Administration in Karvina among students in both forms of studies. The introduction outlines the issue of competencies as a result of political, social, and economic changes affecting education in the 21st century. Education is given to deeper relations, in particular with regard to the growing meritocratic aspect. The next part of the paper provides a selection in the list of the most important outcomes of a conceptual nature of key competencies and these are followed by the terminology scope of teachers’ competences. The aim of the research is the analysis of data focused on teachers’ competencies affecting the assessment of the quality of teaching foreign languages. Competencies examined were the readiness of teachers to teach and the clarity of their interpretation, erudition, communicability and suitability of transmitting information, and the flexibility of the individual approach to students and their inspiration.

2016-02-01



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

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

E-learning Managers Training to Design High-tech Electronic Learning Environment

Nataliia Morze , Oksana Buinytska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 11-27

Education today must adequately reflect the needs of the society and be avai-lable throughout life, with an equal access for all people at all levels. The real step in solving these problems consists of creating an information and educational e-environment, using open learning, and providing an open access to educational resources. Organisation and management of the educational process, proper development of IT infrastructure, learning management system, and preparing and creating educational content are still necessary to ensure the quality of the educational information environment. Therefore, there is a need for training that could resolve expressed tasks to organise the educational process to a modern level using an information and educational e-environment available 24*7*365. For this purpose, in the system of e-learning of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, an electronic training course “Design and expertise of information and educational e-environment” (available online: http://e-learning.kubg.edu.ua/course/view.php?id=2741) was developed.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Evaluation of the MOOCs Quality and Its Effectiveness for Teachers’ Training in the Field of Digital Competences and Their Use in Education: A Case Study

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Iryna Sekret , Nataliia Morze , Elspeth McKay

Language: EN | Published: 16-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-34

This study presents the research results obtained after the assessment of the digital competences of the pre-service and in-service teachers after their completion of the MOOC “Contemporary ICT Tools and Innovative Methods of Creative Education”. The paper provides a short description of the MOOC, requirements to pass the course and analysis of the learning outcomes through the students’ self-evaluation and feedback. The MOOC was developed in Polish and English within the project “MOOCs for Sciences of Education” and hosted on the Polish MOOCs platform Navoica (www.navoica.pl) within the framework of the competition, initiated by of Ministry of Education and Science of Poland and National Center for Research and Development (NCBR ‒ Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju) on “Direction to the MOOC”. Keeping in mind that Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have developed into a mainstream for universities, education reformers and startup companies, especially in the time of the COVID-19, the study is believed to contribute to the development of the MOOC pedagogy, and address the question of the MOOCs effectiveness for students’ learning outcomes and satisfaction. The experimental MOOC “Contemporary ICT Tools and Innovative Methods of Creative Education”, which was aimed at enhancing teachers’ digital competences, contained 8 modules, and was attended by more than 90 students through its 1st edition in 2020‒2021. The conclusions of the MOOC in focus and overall recommendations on enhancing the MOOCs effectiveness for formal education and learning outcomes have been evaluated based on the research data and provided accordingly. The selected statistical analyses and the data comparisons were made using Wilcoxon’s test at the significance level alpha = 0.05. The normality of the distributions of the studied variables was checked using the Shapiro Wilk test.

2022-06-16



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Training for Future Primary School Teachers to Use the Learning Apps Service in Teaching Mathematics

Svetlana Skvortsova , Tetiana Britskan

Language: EN | Published: 22-03-2018 | Abstract | pp. 59–77

The article investigates the problem of future primary school teachers’ training in using information technology (IT) in teaching mathematics and, in particular, in the aspect of the use of various online resources, online services for teachers, and other pedagogical software. The results of the diagnosis of conditions for future teachers’ training for the introduction of IT at the mathematics lessons in primary school are analysed. The peculiarities of the digital generation of children are determined, and, based on this, the necessity of the introduction of IT in mathematics lessons is substantiated. Finally, the approaches to training for future teachers to create interactive exercises – in particular through the Learning Apps online service – are identified.

2018-03-22



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

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

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

The Roadmap of Collaboration Skills from Programmed Teaching to E-learning

Nataliia Morze , Rusudan Makhachashvili , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 41-56

The article presents the comparative analysis of the basic principles of pro-grammed teaching, and constructivism for their subsequent use in creating open learning didactics in view of the collaborative approach and collaboration-oriented activities. What is investigated is the fact that the same idea forms the basis of the two paradigms (constructivism and personal learning): the humanistic character of education, taking individual characteristics into account, the activity-based approach, and the collaborative activity of a student. The assumptions about increasing the efficiency of the educational process, based on the ideas of integrative unity of these concepts, are justified. Further development of the personally-oriented approach in terms of such interconnected approaches as e-learning, connectionism, and combined learning is discovered. Simultaneously, programmed teaching – also experiencing its renaissance – can be used effec-tively and purposefully in educational collaboration in connection with other paradigms.

2016-02-01



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

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

Blended Learning Model for Computer Techniques for Students of Architecture

Maria Helenowska-Peschke

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 62-75

The article summarises two-year experience of implementing a hybrid formula for teaching computer techniques at the Faculty of Architecture at the Gdańsk University of Technology. Original educational e-materials – consisting of video clips, text and graphic instructions, as well as links to online resources – are embedded in the university e-learning educational platform. The author discusses not only technical constraints associated with the creation of e-materials and their deposition on the Moodle platform, but also associated didactic challenges, such as the evaluation of students’ skills and real time communication.

2017-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

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

The EU not only provides funding, but also has launched several policy initiatives and interventions on the digitalisation of education, outlined, for instance, in “Europe 2020 Strategy,” “Digital Agenda for Europe,” “Agenda for New Skills and Jobs,” “Innovation Union,” “Opening up Education: Innovative Teaching and Learning for All through New Technologies and Open Educational Resources,” “DigComp 2.0: The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens,” “A European Framework for Digitally Competent Educational Organisations,” “A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe,” “New Skills Agenda for Europe: Working Together to strengthen Human Capital, Employability and Competitiveness,” Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition, and “Strategic Framework – Education and Training 2020.” Furthermore, contests such as European Digital Skills Awards for outstanding projects contributing to digital skills development have been launched. The authors from ten countries try to consider and analyse the contemporary topics and modern trends in the fields of internationalisation of higher education, IT competence, and intercultural competences development in conditions of the digital world.

The present volume includes seven articles gathered in three chapters.

2020-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

MOOCs: Global Business Goals and Local Educational Strategies

Anna Ślósarz

Language: EN | Published: 29-03-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-23

MOOCs are prepared by universities, research centers, business and governmental bodies. That is a device with which academic centers spread state-of-the-art knowledge, while business entities facilitate the development of competencies, particularly in business, economics and IT. The paradox is that although MOOCs courses are open to global users, they contain distinctive features of their inventors’ and administrators’ culture because they have been created locally. In order to identify the cultural characteristics evident in the content of MOOC courses, 267 courses on creative writing posted on five platforms were analyzed: Coursera (USA), FutureLearn (UK), XuetangX (China), JMOOC (Japan) and Skill Academy (Indonesia). Skill Academy and Coursera were focused on business-marketing goals, although they represented different cultures. Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian courses reflected the responsiveness of those cultures and were people- and affiliation-oriented. They employed a holistic approach to teaching (emphasis on context), i.e. operated with live lectures, which had not happened on Western platforms. Therefore, the conviction that MOOC is a mirror of the culture in which it was created should be considered a myth. It is the MOOC platform that presents the interests of the administrators and owners. Platform owners differ in their goals: academic (general knowledge transfer becoming a thing of the past after the commercialization of Coursera and edX), marketing (focused on gaining customers and employees) or economic-political (XuetangX). For a MOOC to be useful to representatives of another culture, not only translation into another language is needed, but also a proper modification of learning objectives and methods.

2024-03-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Student’s Well-Being in the E-School Environment: Selected Research Results

Agnieszka Buczak , Izabella Maria Łukasik

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

The aim of the study was to identify the areas most sensitive to the well-being of students in the e-school environment. The researchers’ interest in the field of education most often relates to students’ school achievements. It seems reasonable to look at the reality of school from the perspective of the well-being of adolescents. The threat of a pandemic and the transition to remote learning have created unique conditions for understanding student problems. In reference to Allardt’s concept, four categories of well-being were distinguished 1) school conditions, 2) interpersonal relationships, 3) means of self-fulfillment, and 4) overall health condition.
The study was conducted online, but through schools, among grades 7 and 8, and the first grade of secondary school students (N = 360). The principal component analysis (PCA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the tool have been developed. The criterion validity was determined on the basis of the relationship between the questionnaire and other tests that measure similar problems. Rosenberg’s Self-Assessment Scale and the KIDSCREEN-10 Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children were used.
The Student’s Well-being in the E-school Environment: A Questionnaire is sufficiently reliable and valid. The distribution of low, average and high results in the sub-scales was more or less even. Low scores in the first sub-scale were reported by every fourth student, in the second and third sub-scale by every third student. The scale can be used to recognise the well-being of students learning in a remote or hybrid system. Well-being translates into functioning in many areas of life activity.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Students’ Burnout in the E-School Environment: Pilot Study Results of the Validation of the E-learning Burnout Scale

Katarzyna Tomaszek , Agnieszka Muchacka-Cymerman

Language: EN | Published: 18-12-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-28

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread school closures and therefore forced students to study outside of the classroom at home via the Internet. However, for some students remote education was found to be challenging and stressful (Bilal et al., 2022). Past research revealed that despite the advantages of online classes, there are several threats e .g. lower academic performance, lower engagement and work avoidance goals, higher depression and anxiety (Daumiller et al., 2021; Srivastava et al., 2021), and school burnout (Salmela-Aro et al., 2022). Because previous studies regarding the student burnout syndrome have used predominantly traditional school in-personal learning, there is a great need for developing an instrument with the potential to measure online student burnout symptoms. The aim of this research was to investigate the appropriateness of using an E-learning burnout scale with an adolescent population. The E-Learning Burnout Scale (E-SBS) was designed specifically for measuring exhaustion and learning difficulties caused by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. E-learning burnout syndrome, which is defined as the five-dimensional construct, captures thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to educational difficulties experienced by adolescent students during online classes. The results confirmed the E-SBS to be psychometrically sound regarding the five-factor structure, content validity, and discriminative validity. Hence, the E-SBS scale has shown potential for use in a variety of educational areas.

2022-12-18



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

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

ICT in Higher Education Teaching: Advantages, Problems, and Motives

Mykola Nakaznyi , Lyudmyla Sorokina , Maryna Romaniukha

Language: EN | Published: 01-02-2015 | Abstract | pp. 49–61

This paper analyzes some results of a survey for university professors and university management, held by the international research team within the European IRNet Project: International Research Network for study and development of new tools and methods for advanced pedagogical science in the field of ICT instruments, e-learning, and intercultural competences. The survey researched motivation and aims of professors from the Dniprodzerzhinsk State Technical University – official partner of the project. The article reveals professors’ beliefs and preferences about ICT-aided learning as well as it analyzes advantages, problems, and motives of the introduction of ICT in higher education teaching.

Keyword s: e-learning, higher education, IRNet project, survey, academic staff

2015-02-01



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

Implementation of IT Tools as a Method of Improving Language and Communication Skills of Bi- and Trilingual Students

Halina Widła

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 33-48

This article gives some examples of students’ systematic semi-autonomous work in the multimedia master’s seminar, which enhances their language competencies as well as strictly technical skills. The theoretical background, based on the results of research carried out by the author in 2005–2019, demonstrates how knowledge of learners’ first and second languages is advantageous during the acquisition of a third language. Seeing that this process is individual (every learner has his or her different “linguistic biography”), it is difficult take this fact into account in the coursebooks. E-learning courses, which allow students to work in semi-autonomy, become helpful in this situation. Accommodating the needs of biand trilingual students, prospective foreign-language teachers and translators create their own multimedia resources that fill gaps in the didactic offerings. Moreover, the unusual forms of learning by teaching (LdL – from the German phrase Lernen durch Lehren) improve the quality of the learning process, helping students achieve the desired language and communication skills.

2019-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The COVID-19 Impact on Online Education – Opportunities and Challenges in a SWOT Analysis

Ana Cristina Saraiva , Nuno Alves Silva

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

The outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on all areas, with the educational sector being one of the most impacted sectors to be taken into account. The purpose of this article is to identify the main opportunities and challenges of online education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, through a selective bibliography providing advice on information sources, and databases. The research methodology was achieved by performing a systematic literature review of what exists on subject, in order to retrieve the main categories for a SWOT analysis, from the points of view of teachers, students and the parents themselves.
Finally, it attempts to cover the main contributors to the study domain. For each weakness and challenge, teachers and students can create an opportunity in online learning.
The authors also have seen that this type of education is providing a great environment for learning innovation and to face-to-face teaching.

2021-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

E-learning Specialists Training for IT Infrastructure of an Educational Institution Management

Nataliia Morze , Iryna Vorotnykova , Rusudan Makhachashvili

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2017 | Abstract | pp. 11-26

The article discloses the possibility of training e-learning specialists to manage the IT infrastructure of educational institutions. The contents and results of lifelong learning competencies formation and professional competencies, skills, and soft skills in the course of “Managing the IT infrastructure of an educational institutions” are studied. Content training for specialists in e-learning is defined by such topics as “ICT policy and IT infrastructure of educational institutions,” “Program and technical solutions for building IT infrastructure of educational institutions,” “Using cloud technologies for IT infrastructure of educational institutions,” and presented as an e-course that includes educational materials and competence tasks that form a competence for lifelong learning (communication in mother tongue, communication in foreign languages, knowledge of mathematics and general knowledge in the field of science and technology, skills in digital media, training for gaining knowledge, social and civic skills, proactive position and practical approach, awareness and self-expression in culture) and professional competence (in educational, technical, managerial, and project activities). The feasibility of using competency tasks to prepare specialists in e-learning is confirmed by educational achievements of 94 full-time and part-time students. What is analysed are the students’ acquired soft skills (flexibility, teamwork, leadership, outgoing-ness, social skills, creativity).

2017-02-01



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

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

Importance, Popularity and Elements of Educational Platforms – A Study of the Opinions of Students from Poland, Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek , Kornel Chromiński , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Nataliia Morze , Ainur Bazarbayeva

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-29

This article presents a comparative international research study analyzing the opinions of students from Poland, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan regarding the importance, popularity, and elements of educational platforms in the field of computer science. The study employed the Kruskal-Wallis test for statistical analysis. The research questions addressed are as follows: RQ1: What are educational platforms in general, and which specific platforms are most popular among students from Poland, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan? RQ2: Which topics are most frequently searched for on educational platforms, and what motivates students from these countries to engage in learning through educational platforms? RQ3: How do students from Poland, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan evaluate the usefulness of different types of content posted on educational platforms, and do they use various platforms to share their code? Two hypotheses are proposed: firstly, that the country of origin of the student does not significantly affect the frequency of use of educational platforms, and secondly, that the country of origin does influence the choice of courses students are interested in on educational platforms. The most popular topics on these platforms are programming and computer networks, with students from Kazakhstan also displaying a keen interest in subjects related to artificial intelligence and computer graphics. Additionally, this study analyzes the conditions of learning and teaching in specialized modules at each university, including teacher requirements, curriculums, and the potential for practical implementation of new knowledge by students. Furthermore, the study examines course elements that are most essential to students, such as video recordings of lectures, tutorials/instructional videos, practical tasks, and solutions to tasks. The article concludes with a discussion and summary of the findings.

2023-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Behaviour Analysis of Agents in Virtual Educational Space

Mihail Petrov , Vladimir Valkanov , Asya Stoyanova-Doycheva

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

Modern teaching methods include both traditionally established approaches to the classroom and an entirely virtual approach aimed at learning from anywhere in the world at any time. Society is constantly witnessing increasingly popular platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, Udemy, and even YouTube, which are regarded as
aggregators of new knowledge.
The problem that is not addressed, however, is to what extent learning is effective in the process not only of the particular course but also within several interrelated courses of study. This article will describe a conceptual model for analysing the behaviour of intelligent agents who acquire knowledge by using
virtual tools to support the educational process, as well as ways to analyse the behaviour of the agents in question.

2020-06-29



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 Impact of Support for Language Development in Online Classes at Gdansk University of Technology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska , Viviana Tarnowska

Language: EN | Published: 25-06-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-24

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption to education. To adapt to new conditions, academics immediately had to restructure their teaching programmes. Not all of them, however, had sufficient skills to be able to deliver effective online classes. Neither did the less qualified have enough time to increase their competencies by getting pre-emptive support coming from peers and technical staff, nor did they have an opportunity to self-direct their training. Yet, to achieve the best effect, to develop an e-learning environment in which they could deliver high-quality teaching that would meet various language needs of their students, they needed general and specific support mechanisms. The former relates to the technological aspect, that is the functionalities of available tools and the affordances they allow. The latter comes from the course structure, educational material designed to engage students in learning, teachers and fellow students. With strong support provided by certified peers, the English teachers at Gdansk University of Technology managed to engage their students in interactive, collaborative and active learning. The ideas shared in the paper are supported by qualitative and quantitative research conducted in 2020 and 2021.

2022-06-25



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

Coherence Model of Instruction

Pavel Kapoun

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 81-91

The article deals with three main issues: the understanding of curriculum in context, the ability of contextualisation, and retention of knowledge in long-term memory. The paper first suggests principles based on the coherence model of instruction, which aims to achieve coherence of knowledge of isolated facts through a network of semantic relationships. Then, the theoretical basis of the model is described, including spatial learning strategies, cooperative learning, and excur-sions in an authentic environment supported by mobile devices. A methodology of teaching was designed according to the principles of the coherence model, and a virtual guide through educational exhibitions was developed. The virtual guide was tested with students of a primary school during an experimental lecture in the Ostrava Zoo. An evaluation of the coherence model and the virtual guide was carried out using three methods: an observation of students’ behaviour and learning during the experimental lecture, a pedagogical experiment, and an evaluation of questionnaires. The results of the evaluation proved that the coherence model of instruction has a positive impact on understanding in context, ability of con-textualisation, and retention of the curriculum in long-term memory.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Applying QR Codes in Facilitating Mathematics and Informatics Education

Lilla Koreňová , Jozef Hvorecký

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 33-44

QR codes are usually discussed in the context of mobile learning. In our article, we show other opportunities of their use with special focus on mathematics and informatics education and its methodology. Appropriately placed QR codes can, for example, be applied to create a feedback for both students and teachers, as an additional source of problems in a problem solver or a worksheet, or as an input gate to a didactic game. The addressees use their smartphones to read their selected QR code. The code refers to a file containing the data files predesigned and stored by their educator or the author of learning materials. The data are then used in accordance with their educator’s instruction. Similarly, a QR code can link additional information sources in a worksheet or open the student’s gate to the course/instructor evaluation. In the paper, we portray such an approach using examples from various fields of mathematics, statistics, and databases. Finally, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of this approach.

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Travel Blog as an ESL Teaching Tool

Maryna Romaniukha , Oksana Shelomovska , Liudmyla Sorokina

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-15

Current stage of ICT development necessitates the improvement of teaching tools, skills, and learning outcomes. The article discusses bright educational prospects of travel blogging for students of English as a second language (ESL). The authors suggest a short theoretical overview of research into travel blogosphere’s educational opportunities, while discussing a classification of travel blogs according to the type of sender vs receiver communication. On a wide and modern textual material the article considers such prominent features of travel storytelling as polysemantic vocabulary, compact meaning representation, strategies to present cultural information and verbal creativity which can be of true interest for students of B2 level and above. The readers can also learn about a few forms of activity with travel stories which are individual special sampling with some specific focus (pun, irony, creative instances of word building), presentation of foreign culture by means of English, project work for a small group of enthusiasts, sampling stories by country, by area or by activity, and presenting one concise story to the classroom, as their own post or a paper brochure.

2020-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Using Moodle as a Solution to Interdisciplinary E-collaboration Issues

Ewa Dorota Kozłowska

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

Rapid technological development in recent years has contributed to numerous changes in many areas of life, including education and communication. Establishing interdisciplinary collaboration brings many benefits, it is, however, often associated with numerous problems and inconveniences, as well as the need for constant improvement, lifelong learning, professional development (CPD) and finding an effective way of information transfer. Living in a constant rush makes the logical order of information transfer become a key aspect, as more and more operations are being done chaotically, using multiple online tools. Although collaboration happens to be complicated even for colleagues specializing in different aspects of the same profession, establishing cooperation between specific groups of interdisciplinary specialists, such as engineers and physicians, has a significant impact on modern diagnostics and medical treatment development. Based on some selected case studies investigated at Gdańsk University of Technology and
Medical University of Gdańsk, supported by an overview of available education and collaboration tools, a solution based on the Moodle LMS platform has been proposed, implemented, and analyzed.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Implementation of Robotics as a Modern Trend in STEM Education

Nataliia Morze , Oksana Strutynska , Mariia Umryk

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 11-32

The paper is devoted to the issues of implementation of STEM education in the learning process of educational institutions. The authors analyse the development of STEM education in Ukraine, determine the level of readiness of educators for understanding the principles of STEM education, and substantiate the need for the introduction of robotics into the educational process as a modern and important trend in STEM education. The concept of educational robotics is analysed. This makes it possible to identify the technical inclinations of students (at an early stage) and development of these inclinations, as well as formation of STEM competency in general. The study focuses on the interdisciplinary aspect of STEM education, in particular on the implementation of interdisciplinary links between STEM subjects and robotics in the conduction process of research and training projects. The authors provide examples of the implementation of robotics in the educational process based on the use of a project method. The article also includes a description of the project for the creation of the Juno Rover robot based on the Arduino robotic platform in university education and two examples of the robotics projects in school education (one of them is implemented on an open platform with freely distributed materials for creating and using 3D printed robots).

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Relationship with Parents, Symptoms of Depression and Internet Addiction among Adolescents During the Pandemic Period

Roman Solecki , Anna Mróz

Language: EN | Published: 08-05-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-15

The research presented in this article aimed to answer the following question: what is the role of social support and quality of family relationships in the context of depressive symptoms and abuse of the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning among adolescents?

The study was conducted among 619 adolescents aged 11-15. The survey questionnaire was constructed from standardised research tools. The study showed that 40.0% of the students had increased depressive symptoms. Heavy Internet use affected 16.0% of the respondents, including 9.2% of those who had aggravated symptoms of depression and addiction at the same time. At the same time, it was noted that girls, compared to boys, were more often found amongst adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression.Students belonging to the group with depressive and addictive symptoms experienced significantly more difficulties in their relationships with family members compared to the group without symptoms. Students showed less severity of depressive symptoms if they rated their relationship with their parents as positive. The results showed that the quality of family relationships is most important for the normal functioning of adolescents without depressive symptoms, also in a pandemic situation.

2024-05-08



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Methodology of Using Augmented Reality Technology in the Training of Future Computer Science Teachers

Nadiia Balyk , Inna Grod , Yaroslav Vasylenko , Galyna Shmyger , Vasyl Oleksiuk

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

The paper describes the concept of augmented reality. Based on literature analysis, the authors claim that augmented reality technology enriches human experiences with digital data. The introduction of augmented reality applications and services provides an opportunity to increase the realism of research, while also offering an enhanced emotional and cognitive experience. Therefore, it can be an effective tool for the organization of learning in schools, colleges and universities.
Augmented reality technologies can be interesting as an object of study as well. To do this, scientists need to design, develop and test appropriate methodologies.
This paper explores one of the components of such techniques. The authors analysed several platforms for creating augmented reality applications. Unity, Vuforia and 3d-Studio were chosen for the purpose of analysis. Using them, the authors developed a fragment of the content of education. It contains instructions
for creating an augmented reality application. The paper contains the author’s account of the process of training future teachers of computer science at Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University (Ukraine). Based on the conducted study, the authors claim that students showed considerable interest in augmented reality technologies and the content of their training.

2021-06-29



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

Corporate Digital Responsibility New Challenges to the Social Sciences

Małgorzata Suchacka

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2019 | Abstract | pp. 5-20

Contemporary practitioners and scientists more and more frequently highlight the extraordinarily rapid process of implementation of new technologies – including those based on artificial intelligence – and unpredictable consequences of such actions. Therefore, it is important to be an active participant in the debate on the relation between human and modern technologies, a debate based on interdisciplinary scientific knowledge. The article refers to selected ideas related to knowledge management, organisational learning, knowledge area, or innovation environment. The challenge which social science researchers face, next to examining the theoretical aspects, is the application of various calculation methods and new technologies to make quicker and easier decisions in social contexts – with regard to various groups of people, e.g. employees, customers, or voters. Apart from the new methods, another serious challenge is to raise social awareness regarding the digital responsibility in certain groups such as managers or, more generally, employers and employees. The responsibility of the elite and scientific authorities should consist in instilling awareness in one another and approaching the new phenomenon with care. Potential threats may completely change our civilisation. The presented discussion is based on literature study which included selected theories and reports of research centres and scientific bodies. A particularly interesting case study discussed in this article includes TOP CDR initiative and a report prepared by SW RESEARCH agency in cooperation with Procontent public relations and digital marketing agency. The conclusions of this report indicate that corporate digital responsibility (CDR) may be a pioneering area for in-depth empirical studies. The nature of the topic, despite being clearly related to sociology, requires interdisciplinary approach and cooperation of numerous circles, not only scientific ones.

2019-02-01



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

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

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



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

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

Technology Empowering Women of India

Harshita Bhatnagar

Language: EN | Published: 16-12-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

This study is an attempt to determine major impact of technology on women’s empowerment in present era. To determine the impact of technology, it is important to know the awareness level and the adoption rate of technology among Indian women. This study will also help in finding out various problems/challenges faced
by women and new insights gained by women while using technology. This will also support Indian government in making favourable policies and innovative schemes for women to provide more technology driven power. The structured questionnaire is designed and circulated to 120 women of semi urban areas of
Udaipur district, Rajasthan, based on convenience sampling. 83% of the total questionnaire distributed are found complete for research purpose. Data analysis reveals that after technology in any form it is mostly used by educated women who are between the age of 25–50, and are house makers. The majority of women have
purchased new devices such as smartphones, desktop computer/laptop and tablets for different reasons for doing work from home, entertainment, travel, learning, trading, etc. It is visible from the study that the majority of women have no or insufficient knowledge about ethical guidelines/code of ethics regarding cyber
security. Unfortunately, women restrict themselves to use technology because of severe technical issues, lack of privacy, gender discrimination and digital divide. Other reasons such as domestic issues, overburden of responsibility, low literacy rates, non-participation in decision making, etc., are few other reasons behind
a lower adoption of technology by women. These factors are responsible for smaller interaction of women with the technology and thereby creating stumbling block in empowering women digitally. Strong support of family members, government, policy maker and educational institutions can encourage women empowerment. There is an urge to devise and implement various awareness e-training and support programs for women all over the nation. Strengthening norms for cyber security will add more power and innovation to technology use. Economic and psychological impact of Demonetisation and pandemic COVID-19 have brought tremendous changes to the lives of common man. The new prefix “e” to each and
every word has new meaning “empowering entire earth electronically”. Hence, empowering women has become the top priority of each and every nation. 

2024-12-16



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Challenges Related to the Postulates of Students Towards Education in Post-Pandemic Times

Agata Popławska , Olena Bocharova , Beata Sufa

Language: EN | Published: 17-06-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

The Covid19 pandemic has changed the day-to-day behaviour of society in many aspects, including education. The mode of operation of schools has changed from traditional to remote. The changes affected various school types, also universities. Remote teaching as a binding educational practice forced both students and teachers to adapt to a dynamically changing reality. Experience gained during the pandemic had an impact on the educational and professional prospects of students. The aim of the research was to learn about the expectations of students towards their own development and education, as well as to determine what their postulates are regarding formal education in post-pandemic times. Extensive empirical material was obtained from 100 people (women) studying at the Pedagogical University of Krakow. The objectification of the results was possible after a thorough analysis of the narrative texts (prospective). Formal and content categories were distinguished, which were arranged in four areas, taking into account the postulates of the surveyed students related to: (1) organisation and course of education, (2) use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education, (3) fulfilment of students’ needs, (4) personal and professional development. The selected areas form a complementary whole in which students’ expectations relate to important spheres of functioning of an individual, that is intellectual, psychosocial and physical. The students participating in the survey expect that after the pandemic they will still be able to use experience and skills gained during the remote learning, they want the university to provide a secure physical and social space. They also want to receive emotional support which would help get rid of negative feelings and also receive instrumental support to allow correct behaviour and effective participation in post-pandemic education. The described categories were expanded to include examples of students’ narratives.

2023-06-17



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

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

“Flavours in Ead” an Innovative Concept and Approach for an Intuitive and Effective E-learning Course

Maria Potes Barbas , Pedro Matos

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

E-learning has changed significantly since the pandemic. In the early months of 2020, our whole educational framework suffered from several side effects that needed to be corrected to ensure an effective and alternative way of teaching. Therefore, new methods and methodologies needed to be outlined to address the students’ learning needs. Regarding Higher Education, students and teachers were used to a more traditional way of teaching, yet strategies had to be implemented to maintain teaching in a higher level of performance. Thus, a methodology called “Flavours in EaD” was developed. This strategy comprised several actions and steps on how to build a robust, intuitive, and flexible E-learning course in the COVID-19 Pandemic time. What will be presented and analysed in this work as a way of disseminating the research and methodological process related to the “Flavours in Ead” strategy is based on the thought process involving the preparation, verification, development and implementation phase.

2021-12-31



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

Application of Computer Mathematical Tools in University Training of Computer Science and Mathematics Pre-service Teachers

Olena Semenikhina , Volodymyr Proshkin , Olha Naboka

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-23

The requirements for the training of mathematics and computer science teachers to use specialized mathematical software in professional activities are substantiated in the article. Among them: the ability to creatively choose the forms and methods of teaching for the use of specialized software; ability to find non-standard or creative mathematical problems; ability to make an informed choice of specialized software; ability to see possible ways to check the result obtained by the pupil; the ability to eliminate common mistakes when pupils use computer tools, etc. The specialized mathematical software, which is used today in mathematical training of mathematics and computer science teachers in Ukraine, has been specified. The specialized mathematical software which is used today for teaching mathematics in schools of Ukraine is given. The analysis of computer tools used by the teacher in the most common mathematical software is carried out. The most urgent problems faced by mathematics teachers in their professional activities are highlighted. The experiment with ninth-grade pupils proved the positive impact of using dynamic geometry software and appropriate mathematical tools on the level of pupils’ mathematical training, which is reason to talk about the importance of computer science and mathematics pre-service teacher training to involve such tools in professional activities. Prospects for further research in the direction of developing methods for using computer mathematical tools in a research-based learning environment are presented.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Multimedia Presentation of a Lecture as the Means of Perception, Comprehension, and Memorisation of Educational Information by Students

Svetlana Skvortsova , Maryna Haran

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 79-105

The demand for teachers of Ukrainian universities to create multimedia presentations of lectures and their use in the process of teaching the course “Methodology of teaching mathematics” has been formulated as the result of the experimental research. Taking into account the specificity of the discipline and the peculiarities of the perception, comprehension, and memorisation of educational information by students, what has been determined are the requirements for visual and audio content, for the text presented on presentation slides, and for the design and navigation, and their effectiveness has been experimentally proved. In particular, it has been established that, in order to facilitate students’ perception of educational information, presentation slides should not contain large text arrays. Text slices of presentations should be executed using a certain font, with a certain font size and dominant colours of the headings and main text. To facilitate understanding and memorisation of the content of teaching, the theoretical information should be structured and presented in the form of circuits, tables, diagrams, etc. To stimulate interest in learning, a positive emotional background should be created, and thus a presentation should contain bright colour objects, photographs, and video footage of real mathematics lessons. It is emphasised that, in order to create conditions for the perception, understanding, and memorisation of educational information, presentation design should provide a single style of design and identical compositions of components; for example, image of the same type of information should be in the form of identical elements of “SmartArt.”

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Exploring the Educational Efficacy and Potential of 24-Hour Hackathon Programming Marathon – HackEmotion

Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek , Rafał Doroz , Agnieszka Lisowska , Grzegorz Machnik , Arkadiusz Nowakowski , Krzysztof Wróbel , Beata Zielosko

Language: EN | Published: 07-06-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-26

This paper addresses the issue of modern didactics and student motivation for self-learning as well as tackling significant practical challenges. In technical and STEAM education, achieving high levels of motivation is particularly important, as students often become overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and opportunities which lead to diminished interest. At the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Silesia in Katowice, a Hackathon – a 24-hour programming marathon – was organized to enhance student engagement. During this event, students confronted a critical problem in modern societye: emotion recognition. The goal was to develop solutions and help for fostering emotion recognition skills in young people with real-world implementation potential. Additionally, students tested their abilities under time pressure, honed their group work competencies, and faced real-time problem-solving scenarios. This paper presents an evaluation of the event’s impact and analyzes the results of a post-event survey, providing feedback to improve the quality of future Hackathons. The main research questions we posed during the research were: RQ1: At what level of quality was the Hackathon event organized? Whether students were well informed and felt cared for during this event? RQ2: What aspects and properties motivate students most to take part in events organized at the university like Hackathon? RQ3: What competencies, knowledge and skills were developed by participants in the Hackathon? RQ4: Do students consider issues related to recognizing emotions important and the created applications possible to use in practice? In this paper, we answer these questions using statistical analysis as well as simple machine learning models.   

2024-06-07



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Five Theses on (Dis)Comfort in the Educational Cultures of Digitality

Theo Hug

Language: EN | Published: 31-12-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

In many current discussions, digitalization functions as a dazzling leitmotif not only for technological, social and cultural transformation processes in general, but also for current social reproduction problems and upheavals in the field of education in particular. On the one hand, there is a widespread uneasiness in educational cultures of digitality; on the other hand, the promises of the future in learning technology are also promoting tendencies of ease for some groups. Based on a broader perspective that goes beyond a Freudian understanding of discomfort in culture, this article puts forward five trenchant theses for discussion, all of which mark fault lines of (dis)comfort in the educational cultures of digitality.

2021-12-31



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

E-tutor for E-learning

Andrei Fedoseev

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 78-86

The article elaborates on the concept of the e-tutor providing high academic achievement in electronic and blended learning. Moreover, the arrangement of the e-tutor, the instructional process features, and the scheme of the whole system functioning are given, while the concepts of a task kit, a normalised lesson, e-tutoring, and an e-tutor are introduced.

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

World Practices of STEM Education Implementation: Current Problems and Results

Artem Yurchenko , Kateryna Yurchenko , Volodymyr Proshkin , Olena Semenikhina

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

The term “STEM education” has been clarified. It is well-founded that STEM education is a learning process that is based on interdisciplinary and practical orientation and provides the formation of skills to acquire theoretical knowledge, and master scientific methods for their use in solving specific practical tasks (not only in professional activities). A quantitative analysis of the results of the implementation of STEM education, presented in scientific publications, was carried out. A small percentage of publications dedicated to STEM education have been found. It has been established that in countries with developed economies, there are significantly more published scientific results regarding the implementation of STEM education. Practical  cases of the implementation of STEM education in Ukraine and the world are highlighted. Among these are the organization of STEM education through solving problem situations in field conditions; basing classes on solving practical tasks in a certain professional field; examples of organizing and conducting lessons in high school on an interdisciplinary basis; cases for four scenario exercises; cases for solving practice-oriented tasks at home; and cases of inclusive education using STEM projects. A content analysis of modern practices of implementing STEM education on the basis of open educational resources such as Coursera, edX, Udemy, Prometheus, and EdEra was conducted. The analysis of open educational resources shows that there are too few courses that would focus on STEM education and on training teachers to implement STEM-oriented
education. The basis for the research was scientific publications in publications indexed by the scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science over the past 10 years, and dissertation research conducted in Ukraine.

2022-12-29



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

Interactive RShiny Reports – Independence and Autonomy in Medical Data Visualization

Justyna Marcinkowska , Magdalena Roszak

Language: EN | Published: 10-04-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-24

The article discusses the use of the R language, especially the RShiny tool, to create interactive reports in the field of medical data analysis. The authors emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach to teaching statistics among medical students. An alternative to traditional static reports was presented, proposing the creation of interactive web applications that enable exploration, analysis and visualization of medical data changing in real time. The use of the R language as an open source tool allows for the development of medical students' competences in the field of data analysis and the adaptation of research tools to individual needs. A draft lesson plan using sample medical data on cervical cancer was also presented, along with a proposal for specific analyzes of these data and their visualization using interactive RShiny reports. The article ends with a discussion on the role of learning the R language in the education of students of Polish medical universities and the need to expand the educational offer for them with courses in data analysis in an open source environment.

2024-04-10



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

Assessing The Awareness and Perception of Open Educational Resources (OER) among Nigerian University Students: A Case Study

Kazeem Olaiya Fabunmi , Yakubu Ibrahim Umar

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-19

This study investigated Nigerian university students’ awareness and how this influences their perception and use of Open Educational Resources (OER). The study adopted a descriptive method of quantitative research. 4 research questions were developed and answered and a hypothesis was also tested to determine the relationship between students’ awareness of and their perceptions of OER. Percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation and t-test were used for the analysis. A correlation coefficient was employed to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study were: Nigeria university students have a high level of awareness of OER; the most popular OER among the Nigeria university students were Coursera, EdX, and OpenStax; OER are generally well-perceived by Nigerian university students; lack of digital literacy skills and lack of adequate knowledge to determine the quality assurance of OER are the only challenges hindering the effective use of OER among the students, and there is a significant relationship between awareness and the perception of OER by the students. The study concluded that the majority of Nigerian university students are familiar with OER and have positive perceptions of OER. The research recommends that educational institutions provide training on digital literacy skills for students to access and effectively use these OER. Also, efforts should be made to improve the quality assurance mechanisms for OER, including the involvement of educational experts in reviewing and curating OER materials. Lastly, universities, lecturers and librarians should continue to promote OER usage in teaching and learning activities to promote its adoption.

2023-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Formation of Socially Successful Personality of Adolescent Pupils by Means of Gamification (Kyiv City, Ukraine)

Valeriia Necherda , Kateryna Bezruk , Zhanna Petrochko , Valentyna Kyrychenko , Olena Denysiuk

Language: EN | Published: 08-05-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-21

The research highlights the essence of gamification and the approbation of the curriculum with elements of gamification "Social successfulness" in the educational process of educational institutions. Theoretical methods are applied – analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematization, generalization of materials from psychological and pedagogical sources regarding the problem of social successfulness and the possibilities of its formation in adolescents in the conditions of out-of-school and general secondary education institutions, specification for harmonizing the content of the curriculum "Social successfulness" and its process approvals; empirical methods – observation, questionnaires for collecting empirical information, blitz surveys concerning the awareness of the characteristics of a successful personality. The authors consider gamification as a set of various tools and mechanics that contribute to the significant enrichment of the educational process with entertaining, educational, educational, motivational, and social-communicative components. The researchers characterized the educational program "Social successfulness", in particular, determined its target orientations and key competencies of teenagers, highlighted the gamification tools necessary for the implementation of the program, found out that the mixed format is the optimal format for its implementation, as it combines the advantages of offline and online learning and can be effective in conditions of increased danger associated with martial law. The article carried out a pedagogical reflection and found out that, according to the results of the blitz survey, teenagers verbalize the two most common portraits of a socially successful personality (based on external indicators of success and personal qualities), according to the results of the questionnaire, the majority of respondents positively perceived game tools and recognized her own activity during training with the use of gamification as productive. The issue of using gamification tools for children of different ages, including those with special educational needs, and the creation of an algorithm for using gamification elements in various educational institutions require further research.

2024-05-08