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Case Studies in Remote Learning Through COVID-19
Authors: Morse Kimberly
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the lived experiences of persons within one school district through the remote learning option during the COVID-19 pandemic. This chapter provides a background of distance learning and challenges that were faced by many as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic were put in place, as well as a common concern for teachers of pre-k through 3rd grade students. A profile of the school district utilized is presented prior to the presentations of the case studies. The case studies include a mother of a young child who was in kindergarten at the beginning of the pandemic and her experiences throughout remote learning. Another case is presented from a teacher's perspective about teaching in a remote capacity. Best practices are presented as well as challenges and concerns. Finally, solutions and recommendations are made for the future of remote learning for young learners.
COVID and the Early Childhood Classroom
Authors: Young Natalie , Jordhal Rebecca , Stepter Raven
Published: February 2022

COVID has had a huge impact on the lives of our entire global population. The field of education increasingly felt its devastating impact on the lives of students, teachers, and staff. More specifically, meeting the educational needs of young children during a global pandemic had its own specific challenges. Educators of young children understand the importance of teaching and learning in a child's early development. Teachers of young students are trained to be engaging, be culturally competent, and understand the importance of teaching children through play. This chapter discusses the need for play and engagement in early and elementary education classes. It also provides the reader with obstacles and opportunities experienced by practicing teachers at the university level, the elementary classroom, and the PreK classroom during the 2020-2021 school year. Each teacher and teacher trainer will share their unique experiences and provide successful strategies utilized to support the teaching, learning, and engagement of young children during a global pandemic.
Exploring the Role of Ed-Tech Start-Ups and Digital Divide in Online Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Indian Education System
Authors: Jha Anand , Jha Nisha
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to closure of educational institutions all over the world. More than 1.2 billion children were out of the classroom. In India almost 320 million learners stopped going to educational institutions. This resulted in a perceptible change of the way education was imparted, giving rise of alternative ways of education like online learning whereby teaching-learning was conducted through digital platforms. The change in teaching-learning as brought by coronavirus might become an integrated part of the education system post pandemic. Online learning is also gaining popularity due to technological investments made by ed-tech companies to promote it. This chapter talks about how the education continued in India, growth and role of ed-tech start-ups during COVID-19 pandemic, and addresses how the digital divide affected online learning in the Indian context.
From Brick-and-Mortar to Broadband-and-Monitor
Authors: Kapoor Meera
Published: February 2022

The world is embroiled in the COVID-19 pandemic, and education institutions are making all efforts en masse to combat disruption. This chapter outlines the pedagogical practices and models adopted for remote learning in the special education classroom of the Well Being Research and Rehabilitation Centre (India). The aim is to explore the e-learning ecosystem and investigate the efficacy of web-based education. Findings are discussed in the context of how the early childhood special education (ECSE) adapted quickly to remote learning and the implications for early childhood personnel. Students with special needs have recorded mixed experiences with online schools. The objective of this chapter is to offer veritable insights and recommendations into instructional design that may be incorporated into any curriculum across the globe. It presents a pedagogy based on the UDL principles that enables all students, with or without disabilities, to enhance their full potential. A review of challenges of online learning adaptation and measures for success are presented.
Navigating Remote and Online Tools in Elementary School
Authors: Kerch Cailin J. , Donovan Carol A. , Maxey Andrew X. , Kerch Matthew F.
Published: February 2022

This chapter provides an overview of online tools and resources available to teachers for remote and classroom teaching. Included is background on the use of technology to support high quality instruction including consideration of TPACK as a construct for teacher decision making. Also considered are systems and tools that schools, teachers, and families can utilize to strengthen both instruction and family engagement and apps that promote independent learning. The chapter closes with thoughts about the kinds of questions that are helpful to ask when deciding on digital systems and tools.
Pedagogical Insights to Implement the G-ESDM in Hybrid School Settings
Authors: Zappalà Emanuela , Russo Irene , Ursu Cynthia Zierhut , Aiello Paola
Published: February 2022

During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual education activities have been more widespread than ever. Teachers needed to find a way to enhance the teaching-learning processes to guarantee participation of all pupils. This became more challenging once schools reopened, with teachers having to readapt their approaches to hybrid learning scenarios. Further levels of complexity and unpredictability fostered this uncertainty in presence of pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). To date, few studies focused on the feasibility and effectiveness of educational models and strategies teachers may adopt in these circumstances. For this reason, this chapter aims at exploring the possible implementation of the group-based early start Denver model in hybrid learning and to reflect on how its strategies may be adopted in order to encourage the participation and learning of children with ASD with the support of all caregivers.
Remote Learning in Early Childhood and Elementary Schools
Authors: Khan Imran
Published: February 2022

The world has experienced tremendous growth in the technology sector. However, this growth received a dent with the deadly COVID-19 development. The development meant a temporary shutdown of institutions in most countries forcing students to study from home. Thus, remote learning became one of the most popular ways of educating students, offering a flexible learning environment. This chapter focuses on the remote learning for young students and explores various digital tools that can support the remote learning process. In addition, a detailed discussion will be carried out on the distinction between remote learning and face-to-face learning. The discussion will also consider the advantages and disadvantages of this learning style for young students, teachers, and parents. Lastly, a comparison will be made on the remote learning practices in developed and developing countries and the challenges that students in the developing countries come across when engaged in this learning format.
Supporting the Virtual Reading Instruction of Emergent Bilinguals
Authors: Brown Sally , Leckie Alisa , Cossa Nedra , Paulk Megan
Published: February 2022

Literacy learning was significantly altered for many young emergent bilinguals during the pandemic as instruction moved to virtual and hybrid formats. The researchers conducted virtual professional development sessions to alleviate instructional challenges. The goal was to find innovative approaches for reading instruction and identify supporting resources for families and teachers. During focus group interviews with teachers, barriers were identified. Each barrier is discussed with the associated solutions and resources that can be used both inside and outside of the classroom.
Teaching Practices From a Theoretical Perspective
Authors: Minasi Riccardo
Published: February 2022

Teaching practices are vital for perceiving and enhancing instructional processes. They are intently linked to the teachers' techniques for coping with challenges in their everyday expert existence and to their customary well-being, and they form the gaining knowledge of surroundings and affect learner motivation and achievement. This chapter aimed to check out instructing practices for expert improvement from the publish positivist paradigm and social exercise theories. This view focuses on novices as lively individuals in the technique of obtaining knowledge. Teachers protecting this view emphasize facilitating pupil inquiry, opt to supply college students the hazard to advance options to issues on their own, and permit college students to play a lively function in academic activities. This chapter assessed practices.
Women in Digital Society and Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Sibirskaya Albina
Published: February 2022

In today's global society, information technologies are actively developing, which provokes the development of business digitalization and the development of new competitive advantages. The leaders of digital technology development show us that it is impossible to develop a digital business without deep transformation, but only through the use of new technologies. The digital transformation of the economy involves a rethinking of how business works and how it interacts with the outside world. The main goal of digitalization development is to increase interaction between consumers and manufacturers, between business representatives and state regulatory and control bodies, and between business entities.
Boosting Financial Literacy in the 4th IR Amongst Working and Non-Working Women in India
Authors: Bhuttani Shruti , Srivastava Suchitra , Singh Vipul
Published: February 2022

The concept of financial literacy is of vital importance both for the individual and the economy as a whole. The chapter analyses the different components of financial literacy from the Indian perspective. It is an attempt to throw light and carry out a comparative analysis between the financial acumen of working and non-working Indian women. The results of the study may serve as important inputs to the policy makers to develop strategies to enhance financial literacy among Indian women in particular and thereby help in nation building.
Transformation of Traditional Gas Industries to Blockchain-Enabled Gas Industries
Authors: Kustov Vladimir Nikolaevich
Published: February 2022

The author considers the main purpose of this chapter to be the presentation of a modern approach to the digital transformation of traditional business processes in the gas industry. Using the example of a pilot project successfully implemented in the gas industry, the author shows the process of synthesizing a high-tech supply chain infrastructure based on blockchain. The presentation begins with a description of the main business processes of the supply chain. The functions for all participants of the system are described and visualized in detail. The main components of the system are considered: digital dispatcher, supply monitor, interaction interfaces, and production environment. A comparative analysis of the security of modern blockchain platforms is provided. The author carefully analyzes the technologies for creating and ensuring the security of smart contracts and offers a step-by-step method for implementing secure smart contracts. At the end of the chapter, the results of choosing the most secure blockchain platforms are presented.
Survey on Applications of Wearable Technology for Healthcare
Authors: Iyer Sridhar , Gejji Sujay , Pandya Rahul J.
Published: February 2022

In this chapter, the authors present a detailed survey of wearable technology applications regarding healthcare. They focus on existing studies that use various AI technologies for formulating models which, upon being applied with structured or unstructured data, can predict the various aspects that help the health firms to identify future risk. They also detail important use cases of wearable device usage in healthcare, such as health data acquisition, incentivization, health monitoring, health predictions, improved competitive position, etc. Lastly, they expect that within the next two to three years, with drastic improvement in connectivity and miniaturization, wearable devices will assume more seamlessness and integrate more readily with the consumers' lives, thereby realizing the health-related value.
An Intelligent Approach for Detecting and Preventing Heart Attacks Using Wearable Technology
Authors: G. Boopathi Raja
Published: February 2022

Health-related parameters and issues are extremely important to man's existence and influence. Diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure can all cause a blockage of the coronary arteries, resulting in heart palpitation. Various systems use an alarm to display the current state of a patient and are capable of tracking the human body's medical parameters. A defibrillator device with an alert system has been implemented for low-cost, efficient, and flexible heart rate detection and control. The sensors monitor and calculate heart rate, body temperature, and sweat and send the signals to the control device for processing. The local system will issue an alert if there is a significant difference between the normal and measured heart rates, body temperature, or sweat rate. This system monitors heart rate in a constant, real-time, stable, and precise manner. If an abnormality in the patient's heartbeat is observed, the defibrillator can deliver a shock to the patient's external body as a buzzer emits a beep to warn nearby people.
Cardiac Fitness Status Among Male Paddy Cultivators
Authors: Chatterjee Ayan , Mukherjee Shankarashis
Published: February 2022

Physical work capacity of the human resources is affected due to adverse thermal working conditions. Keeping this in view, the present study has been undertaken to assess cardiac fitness status in terms of indices of physiological strain among male food crop cultivators. Physical and physiological parameters of the study participants was measured. Indices of thermal working environmental conditions were calculated. Indices of physiological strain of the study participants were also calculated. Result of the present study indicated that environmental condition adjudged by select popular heat indices is above the suggested threshold value making the task strenuous. Additionally, human resources are suffering from varying degrees of physiological strain.
Peculiarities of Mutual Influence of the Components of the Fiscal Space of Ukraine
Authors: Vasylevska Halyna
Published: February 2022

The chapter deals with the formation and functioning of the fiscal space of the state and peculiarities of the mutual influence of its main components—political, economic, social, and financial ones—in order to ensure their effective interaction in the projected development of the state. The author's interpretation of the definitions of “the fiscal space” and “the fiscal environment” has been presented, which made it possible to clarify their theoretical basis and outline prospects for practical research. The key factors of influence upon the formation and functioning of the fiscal environment as a basic element of building the eponymous state space within the legal field have been established. There have been reasoned the mechanisms of mutual influence of complementary components of the fiscal space on the basis of dynamics of investigated statistical indicators of revenues and expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine and with the help of correlation coefficient which made it possible to draw certain conclusions about the efficiency of taxpayer fund use in Ukraine.
Air Miner
Authors: Jani Raxit Girishkumar , Prajapati Ramesh T. , Suthar Anilkumar C.
Published: February 2022

Air miner gathers live data about the carbon monoxide indoors. It significantly reduces the chances of residents contracting respiratory disorder owing to its proactive alert systems. It utilizes the NodeMCU (ESP-8266) for the smaller-scale micro-controller board to interface with the gas sensors, Django for the front end web interface, and Python in the backend for systematic AI. A comprehensive indoor air monitoring and analysis system shall serve like a fitness tracker for your house. This system will proactively alert users if it can predict a rise in the concentration of gas levels. The primary purpose of ‘air miner' is to alert users proactively about a probable surge in the concentration of carbon monoxide. Along with this, it will give a complete analysis of the similar metrics. Air quality monitoring system for city uses multiple sensors with location co-ordinate. AQI LED indicator is actuated as per pollution level, and the real-time pollution level is visualized using the line graph.
Beyond the Pandemic
Authors: Yogi Manas Kumar , Garikipati Jyotsna
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our lives in an unanticipated manner. Various sectors like healthcare, education, business, entertainment, tourism, etc. are affected. Many disruptive technologies like AI, blockchain, 3D printing, robotics, genomics, distributed power systems, etc. made a huge impact during the pandemic. Wearing masks, frequent handwashing, maintaining social distance, etc. are the new normal. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that were targeted for 2030 are moving against the goals. Due to COVID, online shopping increased, reported crime rates reduced, cybercrimes increased, school dropouts increased, financial instability increased, etc. Many researchers are affirming that only after attaining herd immunity, the corona virus will vanish. But another question to be answered is whether it is possible to achieve herd immunity with so many variants of the virus spreading all over the world. This chapter discusses various disruptive technologies, how humans are struggling to live along with the virus, and a future look on how the world will be after the pandemic.
What We Know About Workplace Responses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Grueso-Hinestroza Merlin Patricia , Sanchez-Riofrio Angelica , López-Santamaría Mónica , Antón Concha
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented situation, impacting all productive sectors. Human resources departments have been instrumental in migrating from a functional to a strategic perspective, contributing to the strengthening of organisations. This chapter aims to analyse workplace responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of human resources practices through a systematic literature review. Findings indicate that the main responses to the pandemic were creating a work team to manage the crisis; virtual work at the individual and group levels; encouraging virtual leadership; psychological, financial, and health support; fostering a work environment favourable to empowerment, shared decision-making, and participation. Other frequently mentioned human resources practices were compensation, flexible working, work design, performance management, remote working, work-family balance, recognition programmes, and training and development practices.
Women and Work During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Authors: Heitner Keri L. , McCluer J. Allison
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted women's lives. Many already juggled two full-time jobs, that of employee and that of primary homemaker and caregiver; the pandemic exacerbated these challenges. Unprecedented numbers left paid employment altogether, some by choice, some by necessity, and others by jobs that disappeared. Disruptions may have lasting consequences for gender equality in the workplace. The pandemic exacerbated existing barriers in the workplace, augmented by the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity that contributes to challenges women of color and immigrant and migrant women face. The chapter covers how the pandemic has exacerbated barriers and challenges, how it affected women's labor force participation and work and home lives, and the economic and social consequences. The chapter also covers new challenges and opportunities and current and emerging research and policies. The chapter concludes with consideration of implications for supports and policy and recommendations for further research.
Equipping Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) With Life Skills Education
Authors: Nyathi Vuyiswa Sandrah
Published: February 2022

Globally, children are experiencing instability, poverty, anxiety, and mental stress through exposure to unfavourable conditions. They lack protection of their rights as human beings and yet most nations are signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 1989 and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) 1999. Children need protection against child labour, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, early child marriage, harmful traditional practices. The nation, community, and family are the major duty bearers in child protection. Orphans and vulnerable children have remained susceptible to abuse and other harmful practices due to lack of protection by duty bearers. This chapter anchors on how such children can be empowered through life skills in order to reduce vulnerability. The chapter concludes by suggesting strategies that assist vulnerable children in facing and coping with life challenges.
Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Skills Development Programmes for Teachers in the Ehlanzeni District, South Africa
Authors: Lushaba Joshua Dumisani , Gerwel Proches Cecile Naomi
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to explore teachers' perceptions on the effectiveness of the academic and short-learning skills development programmes for teachers in the Ehlanzeni District. The skills development programmes focused on new content knowledge as well as teaching strategies. The study adopted a qualitative research approach. Purposive sampling was adopted to select participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 teachers. The qualitative data collected from the participants were analysed using thematic analysis, which allowed for the development and categorisation of themes. The study's key findings indicated that there is a culture of non-compliance with the integrated quality management system (IQMS), which is used as a framework to train and develop teachers, as well as biased nomination methods. Additionally, the study noted misalignment between the training goals and needs of schools. The suggested recommendations include compliance with IQMS requirements, developing formal selection criteria, and aligning training goals with school needs.
The Dynamics of Parent-Teacher Relationships in the Socio-Emotional Development of Young Children
Authors: Bipath Keshni , Oosthuizen Corne
Published: February 2022

This qualitative study explored the importance of positive interactions between parents and teachers towards the socio-emotional development of the young child. The purpose of this study was to understand the dynamics of the parent-teacher relationship in the young child's (3-4 years old) socio-emotional development and hence stimulate the need for intentional parent-teacher meetings and positive relationship building. Eight parents and eight teachers were observed, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with each of them relating to their relationship and the socio-emotional development of the young child. The children were merely observed to understand and analyse their socio-emotional behaviour in relation to the required age-appropriate developmental milestones. The study illuminated good parent-teacher relationships to ensure the optimal socio-emotional development of young children, effective planning, and communication in ensuring a good parent-teacher relationship and the importance of a “Parent-Teacher Relationship Building” module in the teacher education programme.
Societal Intersections and COVID-19 Effects on Young Children Vulnerability
Authors: Dirks Judith May , McIntyre Dorothy
Published: February 2022

Vulnerability is identified as multifaceted, in which young children's holistic wellbeing is threatened. Children are exposed to intersections of potential risk-clusters in their environments. This chapter illuminates intersections of vulnerabilities affecting young children. It conceptualises these in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic within an early childhood care and education (ECCE) context. The effects of COVID-19 intersect existing vulnerabilities in young children. A discourse of enlightenment addresses young children's vulnerability to promote healthy childhoods. A glimpse into ECD policy and relevant theories supports the contextualisation of children's vulnerabilities. A transdisciplinary approach is presented to invite various disciplines who are involved in working and supporting young children. The chapter hopes to contribute to the work of the ECCE sector and all those associated in the efforts to transform early childhoods and to optimise young children's early childhood experiences.
Impediments to the Adoption of mHealth Interventions in Burundi
Authors: Ndayizigamiye Patrick
Published: February 2022

This chapter investigates the impediments to mHealth adoption in Burundi. A survey was conducted with 212 healthcare professionals from 48 primary healthcare centres in Burundi. The findings reveal that although there is a high acceptance of mHealth capabilities from the primary healthcare workers, a host of factors mitigate against the implementation of mHealth interventions in Burundi. Amongst these are lack of skills to develop mHealth applications, high cost of mobile devices, low rate of cellphone and other mobile devices penetration, unreliable network coverage in rural areas, and a high cost of network connection. These factors have a low effect size on the acceptance of mHealth capabilities by primary healthcare workers in Burundi. Partnerships between Burundi's Ministry of Health and mobile service providers, extensive consultation with potential users of mHealth systems, and a performance-based system are further factors that need to be considered for the successful implementation of mHealth projects in Burundi.
Towards a Model for Self-Disclosure on Social Network Sites
Authors: Kante Mahamadou , Adepo Joel Christian , Babri Michel
Published: February 2022

One of the current discussions is the resilience of health systems in developing countries. Online platforms users including health system users (patients, doctors) are worried about their privacy being violated. While the users of social media enjoy the opportunity to learn, connect, and share, their privacy on those platforms is at risk. A possible cause of this is the information privacy paradox, which describes a disconnect between users' stated concerns and actual behaviour. In the pilot phase of this study, the authors have used the partial least squares structural equation modelling technique for the analysis of the relationships postulated to explain self-disclosure in social network sites. The survey instrument's content validity and adapted model's constructs validity and reliability were confirmed, and the preliminary findings revealed that the derived model explains 32.9% of the user's self-disclosure intention on social network sites.
Optimized Hybrid Prediction Method for Lung Metastases
Authors: Saeed Soobia , Abdullah Afnizanfaizal , Jhanjhi Noor Zaman , Naqvi Mehmood , Ahmad Muneer
Published: February 2022

Brain metastases are the most prevalent intracranial neoplasm that causes excessive morbidity and mortality in most cancer patients. The current medical model for brain metastases is focused on the physical condition of the affected individual, the anatomy of the main tumor, and the number and proximity of brain lesions. In this paper, a new hybrid Metastases Fast Fourier Transformation with SVM (MFFT-SVM) method is proposed that can classify high dimensional magnetic resonance imaging as tumor and predicts lung cancer from given protein primary sequences. The goal is to address the associated issues stated with the treatment targeted at unique molecular pathways to the tumor, together with those involved in crossing the blood-brain barrier and migrating cells to the lungs. The proposed method identifies the place of the lung damage by the Fast Fourier Technique (FFT). FFT is the principal statistical approach for frequency analysis which has many engineering and scientific uses. Moreover, Differential Fourier Transformation (DFT) is considered for focusing the brain metastases that migrate into the lungs and create non-small lungs cancer. However, Support Vector Machine (SVM) is used to measure the accuracy of control patient's datasets of sensitivity and specificity. The simulation results verified the performance of the proposed method is improved by 92.8% sensitivity, of 93.2% specificity and 95.5% accuracy respectively.
A Systematic Mapping Study of Low-Grade Tumor of Brain Cancer and CSF Fluid Detecting Approaches and Parameters
Authors: Saeed Soobia , Haroon Habibullah Bin , Naqvi Mehmood , Jhanjhi Noor Zaman , Ahmad Muneer , Gaur Loveleen
Published: February 2022

Low-grade tumor or CSF fluid, the symptoms of brain tumor and CSF liquid, usually require image segmentation to evaluate tumor detection in brain images. This research uses systematic literature review (SLR) process for analysis of the different segmentation approach for detecting the low-grade tumor and CSF fluid presence in the brain. This research work investigated how to evaluate and detect the tumor and CSF fluid, improve segmentation method to detect tumor through graph cut hidden markov model of k-mean clustering algorithm (GCHMkC) techniques and parameters, extract the missing values in k-NN algorithm through correlation matrix of hybrid k-NN algorithm with time lag and discrete fourier transformation (DFT) techniques and parameters, and convert the non-linear data into linear transformation using LE-LPP and time complexity techniques and parameters.
Suggestopedia Meets TELTL
Authors: Vlachos Konstantinos , Makri Katerina , Soubassi Stavriana
Published: February 2022

This study attempts to investigate the effectiveness of a distance learning program for young learners of Greek. Its theoretical basis is directly influenced by Suggestopedia, a learning/teaching methodology developed by G. Lozanov in the late 1970s. This highly experiential way of learning is combined for the first time with the systematic use of digital applications to teach young learners. The researchers designed, implemented, and evaluated an original model course of Greek as a second language employing specific educational applications with a two-fold purpose: first, to assess their effectiveness and, second, to investigate whether the technological tools can provide added value to Suggestopedia. The conclusions indicate the positive impact of the model on students: specifically, on their memorisation, creativity, and general engagement in distance learning. Finally, the use of the selected digital tools seems to upgrade the content of Suggestopedia making it possible to be implement in distance learning settings.
Promoting L2 Learner Engagement in Online English Language Classes
Authors: Ay Yilmaz Merve , Atay Derin
Published: February 2022

This study aims to investigate whether and to what extent students experience (dis)engagement in online language learning. In order to utilize the malleable feature of student engagement, the present study explores the facilitative impacts of a collaborative authentic task on promoting student engagement in online language learning. Participants included 88 high school students. The data was gathered over a four-week period through an engagement questionnaire and focus group interviews. The results suggest that a collaborative real-world relevant task that involves learners' views and opinions and produces output that is useful in real-life is likely to boost learners' online class engagement cognitively, agentically, behaviorally, and emotionally. Moreover, as the flow of instruction involves less structure but more dialogue and self-directedness, the implementation of a collaborative task authentic task notably decreases transactional distance.
Process-Oriented Corpus Pedagogy to Promote EFL Learner Awareness of Lexical Knowledge
Authors: Chen Mei-Hua
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to help EFL learners develop corpus research skills and increase their awareness of vocabulary knowledge. The “three Is” approach was adopted to guide the students to observe the example sentences and induce salient features. The exploratory activities enabled the development of students' analytical skills and the construction of various aspects of lexical knowledge (i.e., use, form, and meaning). In this study, the targeted task was the COVID-19 theme-based vocabulary. The performances of 33 EFL first-year college students were evaluated. Their corpus consultation experience and their attitudes towards the process-oriented corpus pedagogy were collected using a survey questionnaire. The results showed that students' awareness of lexical knowledge raised regardless of their level of proficiency. Further analysis revealed that the first language interference hindered their progress. Students held positive attitudes towards the process-oriented corpus pedagogy allowing them to have control over their learning.
Where Do I Belong?
Authors: Ryan C. Kelsey
Published: February 2022

The author of this chapter was a full-time staff member in student programming and an adjunct instructor at a large, public research university in the southern region of the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this chapter, the author will showcase how various institutions answered the call and shifted to a completely virtual experience for programs and events during the COVID-19 pandemic. This chapter will utilize personal anecdotes, from both students and staff, to showcase successful applications of virtual engagement, from new student orientations to graduations, as well as further explore the limitations of engagement through a completely virtual environment. Additionally, this chapter will discuss some of the limitations created from operating in a completely virtual space, including how students and staff handled zoombombing, as well as how to navigate through a high stakes event with malfunctioning technology. Finally, this chapter will highlight ways in which virtual programming can still be utilized long after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
From the Student Perspective
Authors: Sullivan Pamela M.
Published: February 2022

This chapter describes the online learning experience from the perspective of a sixth-grade student in a private school setting. This collection of thoughts from a student provides a first-person view of the instruction during COVID-19 school disruptions. This qualitative interview will cover topics such as comparisons of online and in-person content and teaching techniques, attention, pacing, specific learning activities in all content areas, and growth as a learner during this time. Themes and discussion from the student responses will be analyzed and related to current literature regarding best practices in online learning.
Promoting Home-to-School Connections in the Digital Age
Authors: Torres Kelly M. , Salifu Shani
Published: February 2022

Technology has provided numerous opportunities for teachers and families to connect and to support student academic performance. The advent of the internet and educational apps has resulted in immediate and more accessible home-to-school communication options. Researchers have found significant benefits related to these connections resulting in higher academic performance and lower off-task classroom behaviors. However, families do not always have reliable access to technology, and teachers may lack training on how to establish these valuable partnerships. Therefore, this chapter provides an overview of how to promote home-to-school connections and practical applications of how to overcome potential barriers that inhibit these impactful relationships.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Business Strategy
Authors: Ribeiro Hugo
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this document is to systematically review and summarize the literature that studies the impact of digital transformation on companies' business strategies, centered on the key capabilities for a successful digital strategy, as well as on the determinants of success. The systematic review of literature was based on a sample of 39 articles extracted from the Web of Science. The results indicate that leadership, innovation, and organizational structure are the key skills most referenced in the literature for the implementation of a digital business strategy. The trans-functional role of IT, as well as the strategic posture of the company, were also identified as determinants of success. This study provides us with a comprehensive analysis of the success factors of digitalization in companies and helps to identify potential research opportunities. The chapter ends with a research agenda for future studies.
Does Digital Transformation Impact Customer Experience?
Authors: Shabani shojaei Alireza
Published: February 2022

Nowadays, customers are expected to digitize their operations, and they start their journey anywhere, anytime, and from any device; they use multiple communication channels to interact with a business. Providing superior customer experience is considered a consumer-based strategy for attracting and retaining customers, and the customer experience plays a crucial role in digital transformation. To move the field forward, the purpose of this chapter is to review the literature on customer experience and develop a set of fundamental premises that identify the linkage between digital transformation and customer experience. The findings of this study provide guidelines for further research and make contributions towards new knowledge of how firms and brands can provide effective customer experiences.
The Role of Digital Transformation in the Oil Industry
Authors: Matos Manuel Victor Martins de
Published: February 2022

The Brazilian oil industry is facing a period of significant techno-economic challenges to meet the increase in reserves and production in ultra-deep waters. The subsea production system is an essential technological frontier to ensure the technical and economic viability of oil fields. Thus, the use of digital technologies fits in with these goals and already shows promising results, which stimulate companies in the development of digitalization. For this, the main aim of this chapter is to investigate the role of digital transformation to the subsea productive system of the Brazilian oil industry. By using the analytical and theoretical framework of innovation system, the author explores the relevance, capacity, and strategy developed for the use of digital transformation into subsea production system activities. It was possible to identify the critical features of techno-economic development and conclude that despite the existing capacity, coordination, interactions, and funding are issues to be promoted and improved.
Designing a Digital Marketing Strategy for Start-Up Luxury Brands
Authors: Rosenbaum Gitte , Carneiro Marta Isabel Coutinho , Gomes Cristina Maria Norte , Marques Laura Andrade
Published: February 2022

This study investigates how a luxury start-up can use a digitalization strategy to overcome the liabilities of smallness and newness and compete with well-established incumbents. Given that many luxury firms have been relatively slow in adopting digital technologies out of brand-dilution concerns, start-ups can compete if they can successfully manage the “internet dilemma” of marketing high-value brands online, and especially if these competences can be leveraged across geographical markets. This study examines the case of Vidda Royalle, a Portuguese luxury start-up already operating in international markets. Based on case data, the authors find that Vidda Royalle´s digital strategy is based on the brand´s ability to leverage its unique collaboration with renowned artists in the production of its luxury bedlinen. The study presents a series of strategic recommendations based on the RACE framework (reach, act, convert, engage) for further enriching the online customer journey, and enhancing its competitive advantage.
Undergraduate Computer Science Capstone Projects
Authors: Chen Li
Published: February 2022

The CS&IT senior capstone project at the University of the District of Columbia has three components: 1) Senior Seminar, 2) Senior Project I, and 3) Senior Project II. The purpose of Senior Seminar (one credit) is to expand the students' scope of knowledge through reading cutting-edge materials in CS&IT. Students in the class often learn from each other, while the instructor organizes talks given by professors at the university as well as industry professionals. Students give formal presentations as their final exam. The main purpose of Senior Project I (two credits) is to teach students how to start a research project. Students are asked to complete a simple research proposal after doing background research to select a research project. The final report is a short report. In Senior Project II (three credits), many students choose to continue the project Senior Project I. For this course, students complete a well-written report ranging from 20 to 25 pages. This paper explains how we teach these courses and include five examples in data science.
Progressive Education at a Distance
Authors: Yob Iris M.
Published: February 2022

Walden University was founded as a for-profit, distance learning institution in 1970. Its mission was to serve the needs of mid-career professionals who were finding access to traditional higher education difficult. It was established on the learner-centered principles of progressive education: the learning should be relevant, individualized, mentor-supported rather than teacher-directed, and experience-based with a view to contributing to the common good. This historical overview traces how progressive education principles as practiced at Walden were impacted by the need to meet accreditation requirements and later an expanded market when corporate interests bought the university and advances in technology opened the way for online learning. With uncertainties about the future of online, for-profit institutions and of Walden in particular, the university may find guidance ahead in reinvigorating its original progressive vision.
Virtual Instruction in Social Service Professional Programs in Higher Education
Authors: Bethel Brian L.
Published: February 2022

Innovations in distance education are evident in social science programs and in helping meet the diverse needs of students. However, distance education does not come without challenges. This chapter will discuss the phenomenon of distance education specific to for-profit institutions in higher education. Moreover, this text will highlight the application of distance education pedagogy in programs that are dedicated to the fields of professional counseling, social work, and psychology. Specific recommendations will be offered to empower students and instructors who participate in distance education courses.
For-Profit Online Learning
Authors: Kennington Jessica
Published: February 2022

This chapter explores the author's experience as an online student at the master's and doctoral levels. This autoethnographic study discusses her experience with academic support, the curriculum and teaching methods, and how the author worked through her dissertation without meeting her mentor or committee members in person. The author also discusses how she overcame challenges, such as competing priorities and feeling isolated due to the lack of in-person contact. The chapter aims to provide a guideline for other online students that may help them through similar circumstances and provides recommendations for how academic administrators can adjust curriculum and resources to improve the student experience. Key factors related to the author's success were determined to be time management skills and the ability to be a self-directed learner. Recommendations include flexible program structures, assignment and grading rubric alignment, experiential learning project incorporation, and earlier interactions with potential mentors.
Adaptation Efforts and Policy Guidelines for Bangladesh at Global Warming of 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C
Authors: Bala Sujit Kumar , Islam A.K.M. Saiful , Islam GM Tarekul , Hosen Motahar
Published: February 2022

Bangladesh is going to be the worst-hit country from the climate change. The impacts of climate change at specific warming levels (SWLs) of 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C upon the natural and social systems of Bangladesh are assessed. Eleven regional climate models' findings show that the average Bangladesh summer temperature is likely to rise from 3.24°C to 5.77°C while the mean annual precipitation is likely to increase up to 25% by the end of the century. The yield trends of Bangladesh in terms of Boro and Aman rice are projected to gradually decrease from 2-15% at a specific warming level of 1.5°C, 5-20% at a specific warming level of 2°C, and 5-25% at a specific warming level of 4°C. A few adaptation options are proposed for different SWLs and sea-level rise. Managing climate for SWLs could be for ‘short term' up to 2020, ‘medium term' up to 2050, and ‘long term' up to 2080. The end goal is a sustainable, resilient, and transformed Bangladesh, where additional policy documents, strategies, and action plans to mainstream adaptation to combat climate change are necessary.
The Presence and Impacts of Microplastics in Drinking Water
Authors: Liddell Alice , Geron Marco , Cunningham Eoin , Smyth Beatrice M.
Published: February 2022

This chapter discusses the issues of plastic, primarily microplastic pollution in freshwater and drinking water, with a focus on developing nations. Microplastics, generally defined as plastic particles with a size less than 5 mm, are beginning to gain attention as an emerging contaminant of concern. Whilst testing has recently begun on the contamination of freshwater and treated drinking water by microplastics in a number of developed regions, literature regarding microplastic pollution in the water of less economically developed countries is lacking. Microplastics pose a threat to human health, and therefore, it is important that cost-effective methods for the testing, detection, and removal of these plastic items from drinking water globally is considered with a higher level of urgency. It is argued that by achieving the aims laid out by the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 6 and 12, the threats from microplastic pollution will subside.
Lesson Learned From Public Participation in the Urban Infrastructure Projects for Engineering
Authors: Anh Pham Thi , Nguyen Tien Thuy , Nguyen Tuan Anh , Doan Van Dong
Published: February 2022

Raising public awareness and participation of the local communities can have an important input for public involvement in the project design and implementation process, and it has become a major objective of sound development programs. This chapter focuses on (1) public participation in the design and adjust boundary of the underground station of the Metro line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City and (2) public awareness and participation in canal environmental protection. Research is mainly based on the results of community meetings on project information, communication to raise public awareness on environmental protection, and survey questionnaires. The study will add to several recent studies on the roles of public participation in infrastructure projects for sustainable development. There are three important lessons that stand out from the experiences using public consultants in infrastructure projects.