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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

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

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

Krystian Tuczyński

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

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

Agnieszka Buczak , Izabella Maria Łukasik

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

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

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

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

Andrii Kostiuchenko

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

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

Nataliia Morze , Oksana Buinytska

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

A Scratch-Based Simulation of Virus Spread as a Constructionist E-Learning Project

Maria Wiśniewska , Zbigniew Wiśniewski

Published: 31-12-2025 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

This article presents a qualitative case study of a Scratch-based simulation project created by a primary school student during a period of remote learning. The study explores how designing a simple agent-based model in a visual programming environment can support the development of digital and computational competences. The analysis draws on three sources of data: the Scratch artefact, competition documentation, and a retrospective semi-structured interview with the project’s author. The findings indicate that constructing the simulation helped the student develop key computational practices – such as decomposition, iterative refinement, and problem-solving – and enabled her to explore causal relationships within a simplified model. The project demonstrates how accessible programming environments can facilitate constructionist learning by engaging learners in designing and testing executable artefacts. The results further suggest that simulation-based projects can enrich remote and hybrid education by providing opportunities for active experimentation and reflective analysis. The study’s main limitation is its single-case design, which narrows the scope for generalisation. Further comparative and longitudinal research is needed to assess wider educational impact of student-created simulations.

2025-12-31



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Attitudes of Czech and Polish Teachers Towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Schools

Lucie Zormanova , Hana Vavříková

Published: 30-06-2025 | Abstract | pp. 1-23

The aim of the research study was to examine the subjective feelings of Polish and Czech teachers regarding the introduction of artificial intelligence in school. The partial goal of the research study was to find out whether there is a difference between the views of Czech and Polish teachers on the introduction of the use of artificial intelligence in schools. To achieve the research goal, we decided to use a qualitative research. The semi-structured interview method was used with Czech and Polish primary and secondary school teachers. As part of the research, it was found that Czech teachers fear the advent of artificial intelligence and its use in education, especially that students will “abuse” AI to cheat and plagiarize. This phenomenon was not detected among Polish teachers. They rather perceived artificial intelligence as a help for teachers; respondents from the ranks of Polish teachers already had their first experience with the use of artificial intelligence. Among Czech teachers, there are also those who work with chatbots and perceive them as a tool that helps them reduce their workload and make their work more efficient. Most Czech teachers see the introduction of artificial intelligence in schools as inevitable and realize that their task is to teach pupils to use AI effectively. Also, Polish teachers believe that with the advent of artificial intelligence, the role of the teacher is changing; the teacher is expected to be a guide for the student to learn about the effective use of artificial intelligence. Teachers, both Czech and Polish, are also aware that the teaching system will also have to change with the arrival of AI in schools. Pupils will need to be assigned different types of tasks than before, i.e., ones that AI will not create for them.

2025-06-30



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Interactive Board – an Indispensable Device in Upper Secondary Education

Natalia Ruman , Agata Pokładnik

Published: 29-12-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-17

In the face of dynamic social transformations and the lives of modern children and young people, the school should use modern educational technologies to a greater extent than ever before. One of the great opportunities to increase the attractiveness of the school for students is to use, for example, an interactive board that offers greater opportunities for interactive lessons. Children and young people are living in the world of multimedia, which have taught them to demand surprises and new ways of presenting information at an ever faster pace; therefore, they have different expectations from their teachers than previous generations. To use modern technologies in lessons, it is necessary to prepare and motivate teachers. The article presents the educational values of this type of teaching aid, and explores their use by teachers in upper secondary school.

2020-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Technological and Ethical Challenges of Translators Training in Ukraine and Issues of Modern ICT Development

Mykola O. Nakaznyi , Olha Yu. Nesterova

Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 62-78

This paper aims to explore the challenges of the Ukrainian system of translators training caused by modern technology advancement. The paper applies established ideas in practical approaches to the improvement of translators training system with respect to new technological requirements for the professionals. The relevant data were obtained by the analysis of questionnaire results. The problems of education of translators in Ukraine under the conditions of dramatic social and political changes are considered. The lack of training in the sphere of technology application for professional development is pointed out on the basis of the research results analysis. The research has also shown the contradictions between the needed level of technological skills of the students of the translation department and modern professional standards. The changes of certification standards for translators in terms of information literacy skills, ethics, and management as related to technological advancement are shown. The paper discusses the results of the original survey involving high school graduates, students, and faculty staff. The recommendations proposed are based on the critical study of the peculiarities of the system of translators training in Ukraine.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

On Networking

The Analysis of Selected Aspects

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Przemysław Żebrok

Published: 01-06-2015 | Abstract | pp. 47-69

In the information society, the existing traditional ways of communication are changing, often in favour of digital forms. What is also transformed are the forms of teaching and educating, which are substituted by distance education with the use of networks of various types. The study focuses on the theoretical and practical determinants of network functioning. In this study, some e-challenges are analysed in the context of new prospects of the informational-educational space based on the global network of Internet. The  definitions are presented as well as some exemplary types of network. Moreover, the collaboration and self-training network, and its aims are focused on. Two cases are provided as examples – the Internet platform
“Doskonalenie w sieci /Improvement in the Net/” and the international research network IRNet, in the activity of which the authors of the presented article take active part.

2015-06-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

ICEduTech 2016Report from a Scientific Conference in RMIT, Melbourne

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 113-117

ICEduTech (http://icedutech-conf.org/) is a scientific conference addressing the real topics as seen by teachers, students, parents, and school leaders. Scientists, professionals, and institutional leaders are invited to be informed by experts, and to increase the understanding of what education needs and how to achieve it.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

English Teachers’ Digital Competences in a Post-COVID Classroom: A Case Study

Marzena Wysocka-Narewska

Published: 13-12-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-34

The article addresses the issue of digital competences observed among English teachers in the context of the post-Covid classroom covered by the time frame from September 2022 to 2023. In order to check the level of teachers’ professional digital competences, also known as TPDC, who, according to the current state of research showed a complete lack of such skills in the first period of the pandemic, the retrospective interview was conducted. Next, in September 2022, when the first school year without any Covid-19 restriction began, the teachers underwent a detailed analysis of their competences via a questionnaire based on the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu), allowing them to self-mark (un)used digital skills during language lessons. Additionally, the teachers’ state of knowledge and skills from this period was compared with their competences at a later stage, in September 2023, to check the impact of such factors as time, previous experience in using the skills and trainings completed on teachers’ functioning in the classroom. The study was composed of four teachers representing two primary schools in Poland. It turned out that the respondents’ knowledge and use of modern technologies was negligible in the first period of the pandemic, as assumed, while their digital competences acquired later on were a matter of time and result of the courses attended. As the study participants reflected different levels of skills, distributed unevenly over time, three different trends in teachers’ (non)development of the above-mentioned competences were outlined. In addition, the profiles of teachers participating in the study were constructed in line with the lists of determinants of teachers’ digital proficiency proposed by the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu). Following the research findings, it is not teachers’ age, seniority or degree of professional promotion at school that influences their digital skills, but rather their basic knowledge, education and additional functions performed in an institution that immediately impacts the level of modern technology competences. It is recommended to expand the research to measure the competences in question on a larger research sample, as well as look at the very classroom situation from the point of view of real skills (un)used by teachers during language instructions

2024-12-13



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Labour Relations and Human Resources: Students’ Perceptions of Their Training in Digital Competences

Triana Arias Abelaira , Belén Mozo Redondo

Published: 29-12-2022 | Abstract | pp. 1-24

Nowadays, the acquisition of a high level of digital competence has become a real need for professional development in any field. Future graduates in Labour Relations and Human Resources should achieve an advanced level of this skill. The main aim of this research is to determine the level of acquisition of digital competence in Labour Relations and Human Resources students. The second purpose is to check whether there is a link between gender and digital competence achievement. This paper is based on the application of a questionnaire on digital competences which is organized around 5 aspects, and mainly based on the basis of Likert-type scale questions. The data collected belong to 26 undergraduates studying at the third year of Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources at the University of Extremadura. The results obtained show that a large majority of students (65.4%) have an advanced level of digital competence, nevertheless, it would be advisable for the rest to achieve the same level before they graduate and exercise their profession. The second important conclusion is that the level of acquisition of digital competence is not conditioned by gender aspects.

2022-12-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

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

Theo Hug

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

Editorial

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Published: 29-06-2020 | Abstract | pp. 1-5

The theme and the priorities of the International Journal of Research in E-learning (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.

2020-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

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

Marzena Wysocka-Narewska

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