bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretiminde Öğrencilerin Sözlük Kullanma Tercihlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: TAŞKIN Yusuf
Published: June 2023

Yabancılara Türkçe öğretiminde sözlük kullanmak, öğrencilerin kelime öğrenme hızında oldukça önemli bir yere sahiptir. Öğrenciler anlamını bilmedikleri kelimeleri, sözlükten bakarak öğrenebilirler. Yabancılara Türkçe öğretiminde kelime, dil öğretim sürecinin anahtarıdır. Dil öğrenme sürecinde kelime bilgisi, dil öğrenme hızını da doğrudan etkilemektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, yabancılara Türkçe öğretiminde öğrencilerin sözlük kullanma tercihlerini çeşitli değişkenler açısından karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektir. Araştırma amacı doğrultusunda bazı alt amaçlar oluşturulmuş ve bu alt amaçlara cevap aranmıştır. Araştırmada, tarama modeli türlerinden kesitsel tarama deseninden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırmaya dahil edilecek katılımcılar amaçlı örneklem yoluyla farklı dil düzeylerinde ve farklı şehirlerde Türkçe kurslarına devam eden yabancı uyruklu öğrenciler arasından seçilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında anket formuna cevap veren 165 yabancı uyruklu öğrenci araştırmacının örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında öğrencilerin sözlük kullanım tercihlerini belirlemek için araştırmacı tarafından anket formu hazırlanmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin bireysel farklılıklarının sözcük kullanıma tercihleriyle karşılaştırabilmek amacıyla kişisel bilgi formu oluşturulmuştur. Hazırlanan bu anket formu ile kişisel bilgi formu, Türkçe öğretimi alanında uzman 5 akademisyene gönderilmiştir. Alan uzmanlarının görüşleri doğrultusunda gerekli düzeltmeler yapılarak anket ve kişisel bilgi formları uygulamaya hazır hale getirilmiştir. Verilerin toplanması sürecinde zamandan ve ekonomiden tasarruf etmek amacıyla veriler, öğrencilerden çevrim içi anket formuyla toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, betimsel analiz yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre kalıtımcıların büyük bir kısmı mobil ve çevrim içi sözlük kullanmayı tercih ettiği tespit edilmiştir. Bu doğrultuda yabancılara Türkçe öğretiminde basılı sözlük kullandırmak yerine mobil ve çevrim içi sözlük kullandırmanın, öğrenci ilgi ve ihtiyaçlarına daha uygun olduğu söylenebilir. Ayrıca öğrenciler, kelimenin anlamına daha hızlı ulaşabildikleri için mobil ve çevrim içi sözlük kullanmanın avantajlı olduğunu düşünülmektedirler. Özellikle başlangıç seviyesi olarak ifade edilen A1 ve A2 seviyelerindeki öğrencilere kelime öğretimi sürecinde mobil ve çevrimiçi sözlük kullandırmanın dil öğrenme hızlarını artıracağı söylenebilir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bu sonuçlar, yabancılara Türkçe alanında çalışan öğreticiler ve araştırmacılar tarafından kelime öğretimi ve sözlük kullanımı konularında kaynak olarak kullanılabilir.
Teaching olfaction at the time of the 'sensual turn'. The case of Pierre Bénard
Authors: Cadiou Sandra
Published: June 2023

Teaching olfaction is changing these days as the olfaction professional world. The 'sensual turn' studied by Howes(2003) reveals the regain of interest in this badly loved sense. We focus on teaching olfaction in higher education with the case of Pierre Bénard: a perfumer, an expert in raw materials, an olfactory manager, and a teacher. This case gives an overview of an unknown field: teaching in olfaction and opens a new research field: education sciences in olfaction. We used a semi-directive interview in a clinical orientation and different exchanges in a cooperative methodology to collect new knowledge transmitted in higher education. By his way of considering olfaction, teaching, and art as a unique way to live, the singular course of Pierre Bénard seems symptomatic of this ‘sensual turn’.
Student perceptions of a remotely operated motor-driven generator in engineering education
Authors: Luwes Nicolaas Johannes , Van Heerden Leanri , Commerell Walter
Published: June 2023

Smart technologies in engineering education provide students with relevant real-world experience and safeguard the quality of instruction during emergency remote teaching. This paper aims to have students complete a motor-driven generator practical via a RemoteLab and measure their perceptions of the experience. A survey was conducted with five-point Likert scale questions asking students to indicate their satisfaction with the useability and effectiveness of the RemoteLab, then given a list of action verbs from Gloria Willcox’s feeling wheel to select what best described their emotions during the exercise, and finally open-ended questions to expand on their experience. Results showed students found the system easy to use and effective and most felt joyful and powerful emotions during the exercise. There was some indication that they still preferred contact sessions on campus which shows that a RemoteLab may be best used as an intervention when the contact mode of delivery is suddenly disrupted.
Teamwork and student engagement during practical sessions in laboratories
Authors: Omar Chalak , Plumb Sarah
Published: June 2023

Teamwork is an important pedagogical approach which equips students with the necessary skills required for their learning and develops their employability. This research focuses on teamwork in practical sessions, and it investigates the factors that facilitate students’ engagement during practical sessions, the optimum group size and how teamwork contributes to student learning. Students were asked to complete a questionnaire after a team working activity in the laboratory. The responses were quantitatively and qualitatively analysed, and it was found that communication is the most important element which enhanced the team’s performance and engagement. The collaboration, discussion and the interaction between the members were also found to be important to student engagement. The optimum group size was dependent on the complexity and the nature of the activity. It was found that effective teamwork contributes significantly to the enhancement of student learning and to developing required employability skills.
The role of financial aid in college performance: The importance of class attendance, aid amount and type of aid
Authors: De Sivatte Isabel , Gabaldón Patricia
Published: June 2023

We use Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Tinto’s (1975) theoretical framework on college dropout to argue how the provision of financial aid relates to undergraduate students’ performance. Financial aid enables economically less favored students to pursue high quality university education achieving upward social mobility. We conduct this study using archival data of 4 cohorts of business administration undergraduate students of an international, elite university in Europe. We find that financial aid recipients obtain a higher first-year GPA than non-recipients. This positive relationship is partially mediated by class attendance. Financial aid recipients attend more classes, which also enhances their GPA. Moreover, unexpectedly, we find that the relationship between the amount of aid received and GPA is non-linear, and that merit-based aid and need-based aid increase students’ GPA in a similar manner.
Investigating Learners Perceptions of Completion and Certification in MOOCs
Authors: Perdue Meghan
Published: June 2023

Understanding learners’ perceptions of their own learning outcomes is critical for accurately interpreting those outcomes and planning interventions to help improve them. Past research in massive open online courses (MOOCs) shows that many learners enroll in courses they do not finish, and much research has been conducted investigating the patterns and trends driving this. This paper uses a qualitative methodology to understand how learners perceive course completion and certification, and why they do or do not meet their learning goals. Data were analyzed from fifteen interviews with learners who had enrolled in at least one MOOC. The data suggests that learners have a complex understanding of completion that varies depending on their own goals and access to the material. It also shows that they see certification as distinct from completion, and will only be willing to pursue certification under certain circumstances.
Designing a Metaverse for an Immersive Learning Experience
Authors: Frydenberg Mark , Ohri Shivam
Published: June 2023

This paper shares preliminary findings of a pilot project to study the potential of the metaverse as an option for course delivery in an immersive learning environment. As part of a first-year seminar course on the metaverse, the authors identified and applied design principles for building an effective immersive learning space to create a virtual space that mirrored a popular campus technology learning center. After learning about the metaverse throughout the course, students attended a class session online to experience this virtual environment, and then reflected on their own interest in and perceived value of immersive learning spaces. Results from a student survey suggest that while students are skeptical about their own continued involvement with the metaverse after the course is over, many recognize potential of the metaverse as a social platform that fosters engagement and collaboration.
Holey Moley Guacamole! Understanding Foreign Currency Exposure
Authors: Martinez Valeria
Published: June 2023

International financial management refers to the investment and financing decisions that managers of a multinational company face in the international context that they engage in in business. Breuer and Ruiz de Vargas (2021) highlight the high demand for practical applications in this area. The purpose of the current work is to introduce undergraduate students to the concept of currency risk and hedging through a case study on currency risk of the firm Holey Moley Guacamole. Students analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different hedging alternatives for the firm’s operating currency exposure. The exercise here developed is geared towards the introduction of the topic of currency risk to undergraduate students in a finance cases class, upper level financial management class, or international financial management class. In addition to developing this exercise and implementing it in class, student learning is assessed.
Academic rankings as a source of metrics and benchmark tools for continuous improvement at Técnico Lisboa
Authors: Carvalho Carlos Carvalho , Fernandes João
Published: June 2023

Academic rankings provide an opportunity to increase visibility and reputation of institutions and can be used as benchmark tools for quality improvement, despite much criticism of biased coverage and flawed methodologies. As part of the University of Lisbon, Técnico Lisboa – a leading Portuguese engineering and technology school – has monitored and examined rankings through its Rankings Observatory in the context of strategic options, but institutional transformations have been an obstacle to exactly measure Técnico’s worth or weight in the context of the University of Lisbon. Those transformations have not contributed to leverage the positioning of the University of Lisbon in major rankings either. This paper discusses the impact of institutional transformations on the University of Lisbon and Técnico in rankings, describes attempts made by Técnico to overcome these constraints and gives examples of how Técnico applies rankings as internal benchmark tools towards continuous improvement.
Relationship between time management and class attendance in university students: clustering techniques for detection of profiles
Authors: Porras Alfonso Santiago , Puche Regaliza Julio César , Casado Yusta Silvia , Sauvée Athénaïs Marianne , Antón Maraña Paula , Pacheco Bonrostro Joaquín Antonio
Published: June 2023

Low class attendance by university students is one of the factors that may be related to abandonment ratios, which constitute a serious socio-economic issue. The aim of this work is to confront the influence of the time management capacity of first-year students with their class attendance. With a factorial analysis of a survey carried out, four factors emerged: the students' perception of how they manage their time, the time they spend on less productive tasks, the ability to finish tasks on time and the use of time management tools. Moreover, with classification trees it was seen that students who are able to finish the tasks on time, have a greater capacity for concentration and spend less time on trivial tasks, have higher class attendance. With these profiles identified is expected to guide them to improve their time management, increase their class attendance and, as a consequence, decrease dropout rates
The impact of technology adoption in teaching and learning within ODeL
Authors: Radebe Thandiwe Bongani , Tebeta Ronny , Maladzhi Rendani Wilson
Published: June 2023

The emergence of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) instigated various institutions of the world to move towards technology integration in teaching and learning. The purpose of the current study was to assess how impactful was Wolfram System Modeler (WSM) software to students in their studies by utilising the technology acceptance model. MS forms online survey was utilised to collect data from participating students of the Solid Mechanics (SME3701) module. SME3701 module was targeted whereby 95 students participated. Data analysis was done through IBM SPSS Statistics. The findings of the study indicated that students found the software WSM interesting as evidence of the module performance as compared to before the introduction of the technology. The module performance improved drastically as evidence of the students ‘acceptability of the technology.
Creating the “Examination Kiosk”: Blended Assessment to Foster Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Jantos Anne , Albrecht Claudia , Pannasch Sebastian , Zipper Vincent
Published: June 2023

The field of higher education is continually evolving; with it, examination strategy must also adapt. Especially self-directed learning will be a focus. We are developing an innovative solution to address the changing needs of university students and their exams. We found current challenges and new requirements for examination strategies based on extensive research analysis of relevant literature in the field and student-based feedback. The solution is in the form of an examination kiosk designed specifically for portfolio examinations. The purpose of the examination kiosk is to promote self-directed learning. It will allow for greater flexibility and individuality in the assessment process. We present the examination kiosk in detail and provide insights into its creation and potential applications.
Resource Orchestration and the Higher Education Programme Director
Authors: Frederik Hans
Published: June 2023

With approximately half a million students, universities of applied sciences are the largest providers of highly educated professionals in the Netherlands. These programs have a certain degree of policy freedom when it comes to connection and knowledge exchange with professional practice. Program directors are responsible for the organization and development of the education program. In this role they have, within the institutional framework of the university, powers in the areas of personnel, finance, quality assurance and planning. In this study, we look at how program directors use these responsibilities in the field of innovation, knowledge management and interaction with the professional field. This research shows that innovation is often sought in a more intensive relationship with practice and that innovation requires room for experimentation.
Learning Analytics Dashboard to Support Instructors: A Literature Review
Authors: Padakanti Dhatri , Moraes Marcia
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to conduct an evaluation of the literature on learning analytics dashboards in order to address the following research questions: "How do instructors use learning analytics dashboards to send notifications?" and "How can a learning analytics dashboard help students get reminded of the due dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams?". A total of 20 papers were analyzed. Although the majority of them discussed how students utilize dashboards to track their progress or compare their progress with their peers, none of them mentioned how dashboards may be utilized to automatically notify students or send reminders, reducing the amount of work instructors have to do. This can be taken into account when developing a dashboard for learning analytics in the future.
Deep Learning: a Study on Marine Renewable Energy and Sustainability Education in an Irish Context
Authors: Logue Pauline Anne , Nash Roisin , Walsh Michael , Faney Michael , Ó Donnghaile Dearcán
Published: June 2023

In 2020-2022 a select group of Irish educators, marine renewable energy proponents and sustainability stakeholders entered into dialogue with a view to enhancing post-primary educational resources. The paucity of educational resources in this field was highlighted, most notably those in the Irish language. This dialogue led to the development, and piloting of a bilingual (Irish and English) cross-curricular programme of learning - a Transition Year Unit - targeted at students aged 15-17. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning unit with respect to enhancing knowledge in these novel areas. The methodology is a mixed methods case study. Data gathering processes include student questionnaires, stakeholder focus groups, and expert interviews. The main finding is the importance of stakeholder input into curriculum development to ensure the effectiveness of the Transition Year Unit of Learning, and to enhance learner engagement.. Furthermore, the study recommends that one output include a web-based ‘Deep Learning’ educational platform to include downloadable resources and to enhance impact nationwide be widely disseminated. Keywords: Global citizenship, marine renewable energy education, sustainability education, Transition Year Programme.
The engagement in university students: Preliminary psychometric analyses of the Spanish version of the Engagement vs. Disaffection with Learning Scale
Authors: Aza Alba , Guilera Georgina , Chai Chuen Ann , Gómez-Benito Juana , Guerrero Estefania , Barrios Maite
Published: June 2023

Student engagement is defined by the degree of active student participation in a learning activity. Some studies  highlight the existence of two complementary factors: engagement and disaffection, with two domains in each of them (behavioral and emotional). This study’s objective was to perform a preliminary analysis of the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Engagement vs. Disaffection with Learning (EDL). We analyzed a sample of 194 participants, examining the distribution of item responses, the factor structure, internal consistency, and the correlation between AES and other measures of engagement and personality traits. The results confirmed its reliability in terms of internal consistency. However, it has some problematic items. In conclusion, the Spanish version of the EDL seems to be a promising scale to assess engagement in Spanish-speaking students, with the need to review some of its previous items.
A Systematic Review: Foundations for Online Course Design in Higher Education
Authors: Smallwood Ramos Jacelyn
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to select specific best practice indicators for improving online course design based on the recent research findings shared during and post COVID-19 pandemic. PRISMA guidelines were used during the search process to identify qualifying studies. EbscoHost, Academic Search Ultimate, Educational Research Information Center (ERIC), Google Scholar and JSTOR were the six databases searched for selecting articles that met the following criteria: a) written in Spanish or English, b) peer-reviewed studies and indexed journals c) higher education level and d) online courses design best practices. The database searches identified a total of fifteen relevant studies. The findings of this study demonstrate four core indicators of online course design: planning course alignment, using templates for framework design, developing articulated connections and continuous cyclical review. These essential indicators are critical for online course planning as they have shown to be vital to student achievement, retention, and satisfaction.
Academic dishonesty, essay mills, and Artificial Intelligence: rethinking assessment strategies
Authors: Sweeney Simon
Published: June 2023

This paper considers how universities should respond to the threat from academic dishonesty, including essay mills, and Artificial Intelligence undermining assessment processes, and institutional credibility. The article describes steps taken to combat the use of essay mills, but also tools like ChatGPT, apparently able to generate essays that appear credible, and sufficient to offer a solution to an imminent deadline. The paper argues for reconsideration of the traditional essay, which may already be of questionable  value. We should look to alternatives. The paper discusses whether universities should ban ChatGPT and similar tools, or accept them and design assessment processes that are more difficult to fake. The paper proposes a modified version of the essay, namely a reflective report, and explains why this is a more creative and idiosyncratic approach, better suited to today’s learners, and better aligned with employers’ expectations regarding employability and the skills graduates need.
Technology-enhanced learning: Cloud Computing to implement cooperation among schools
Authors: Veronesi Ilaria , Musmarra Paolo , Tortoriello Francesco Saverio
Published: June 2023

In this article we describe an interdisciplinary laboratory implemented thanks to the technology designed as part of the activities elaborated in the Mathematical High School Project by the research group of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Salerno. Four classes of different schools, led by their teachers and coordinated by university researchers, have produced an educational computer game by sharing the various statuses of the work in the cloud. The teaching activity was aimed at deepening literary texts concerning mathematics transformed into a game thanks to the skills acquired by the students in computer science in which the advancement in the various levels required the resolution of enigmas and mathematical riddles. In this work, we will also present the topics that lead us to evaluate in an extremely positive way the use of cloud computing in curricular teaching in a wide vision of knowledge.
Critical analysis of the potential of social robotics in higher education for the management of illness and bereavement
Authors: Riera Laia , Perales Francisco José , Negre Francisca
Published: June 2023

Social robotics and the use of information and communication technologies have a significant impact on education. This approach combines robotics and artificial intelligence with a social and emotional perspective to improve the quality of education while providing psychoeducational and emotional support to students. This critical analysis aims to discern whether these technologies, together with inclusive and quality teaching strategies and organisational strategies adapted to each centre and classroom, can enable the presence in class during periods of hospitalisation and/or convalescence of seriously ill students, and facilitate their participation and progress, as well as allow for better accompaniment during the bereavement of the class if this colleague dies. The advantages of these technologies are highlighted as tools of great value in the inclusion and integration of these students during higher education, although it is true that it is essential to carefully assess the advantages and disadvantages before implementing them.
An innovative, technology-enhanced instructional approach to address the diverse competencies of STEM students in math classes
Authors: Körner Andreas , Modiz Corinna
Published: June 2023

The transition from secondary to higher education in mathematics raises several challenges for students of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) studies. These include amongst others different emphases and requirements and the prohibition of computer algebra systems in basic math education at universities, which leads to a high dropout rate in the first year of study. To address these challenges, a so-called three-level system was introduced at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) in first-year mathematics courses to support and encourage students with different levels of high school knowledge. This approach entails several requirements such as a higher correction effort which is countered by the use of an e-learning system called Möbius. It not only provides automatic grading of exercises but also individual and immediate feedback for the students. The analysis of the grade distribution of two years indicates a positive influence of the introduced three-level system on first-year STEM students.
Bottom-up Curriculum Innovation through Grants for Lecturers
Authors: Ossevoort Miriam , Inklaar Robert , Riezebos Jan
Published: June 2023

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the bottom-up approach of curriculum innovation in higher education through the implementation of Teaching Innovation Grants (TIGs). The TIGs has stimulated and facilitated lecturers in innovating their teaching. Of the 81 applications, 52 were granted. The TIGs were implemented in BSc and MSc courses on topics in economics and business. Each grant touched upon one or more of the educational themes - (1) internationalization, diversity & inclusion, (2) ethics, responsibility & sustainability, (3) digital business & data science, (4) employability, and (5) active & blended learning – the faculty board has formulated as ambitions for improving and renewing what and how we teach in our degree programs. Through the TIGs, lecturers were granted hours to innovate their course. They perceived the workload as manageable, but intensive. Support by teaching assistants and/or educationalist was an important factor for the success of curriculum innovation.
Insights from a transgender student in the EFL classroom: from individual perspective to institutional change
Authors: Peñalver-Férez Sergio
Published: June 2023

Among other minority groups, the trans community is systematically repressed by a hegemonic heteronormativity. In the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching area, the perspective of this collective is equally absent. This study aims at gaining insight from a transgender student on his impact and perception within the EFL classroom to make secondary-school EFL contexts more inclusive regarding transgender. An exploratory case study constituted the basis of this article via an open interview with a transgender student. By exposing him to input stereotyping gender and marginalizing the trans community, their perception of the danger of the LGBTQIA+ community beyond the classroom was elicited. Different measures were discussed as potential improvements whose implementation could ensure safer environments and a more inclusive teaching experience. Further research could obtain insight beyond the trans community to assess the awareness and compromise towards the collective from individuals who are not part of it.
Plant and plan, care and grow. A hands-on exercice using the (inner) sustainable development goals to teach research methodology to final year sociology students
Authors: Costa Rosalina Pisco
Published: June 2023

Etymologically, the word seminar comes from the Latin semen, which means “seed”. Inspired by such linguistic archeology this text describes an exercise developed with undergraduate sociology students, who were literally invited to sow a seed and observe its growth over the course of a semester in which they must design a sociological research project. Transversally, the students perceived the exercise of germinating a plant as a metaphor for the development of the research project as a living and dynamic reality, highlighting the beginning, growth and maturation as key moments. Additionally, students emphasized that observing the germination and development of the plant allowed them to critically reflect on the different stages of the research project, while allowing their own inner development, namely with regard to the dimensions of “being”, “thinking”, “relating”, “collaborating” and “driving change”.
Enhancing Personalization and Experiential Learning in Higher Education through the VR Mobile Application, I’m IN - HKUST
Authors: Wong Kasina
Published: June 2023

The present project aims to break the physical limitation of job interview practices for students in LABU2060 Effective Communication in Business, the last required CLE course of the Business School’s program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The pandemic has intensified the need for incorporating emerging technologies, e.g., virtual reality (VR), in Higher Education. A VR job interview mobile application was implemented in LABU2060 in 2022. Surveys, field observations and focus group interviews were conducted within HKUST. It was found most students were satisfied with the usability and their learning experience gained through using the application in the 2D mode. Students participated in the field tests, utilizing the application in the VR mode (N=17). The findings revealed that the VR job interview application successfully helped students practice and prepare for their job interviews. Students preferred the VR mode to the 2D mode thanks to the immersiveness and authenticity of the VR job interview practices.
Enhancing Language Self-Efficacy of EFL University Students through Experiential Learning: A Study of the Learning League Project
Authors: Han Ho Fiona Sze , Wong Nick , Li Angie Wing Chi , Lau Lo
Published: June 2023

The Learning League project aims to study the improvement of language self-efficacy among English as a foreign language (EFL) university students after delivery English language classes to secondary school students in Hong Kong in a 12-week programme. The project adopts a blended learning approach, utilizing the learning-by-teaching pedagogy and gamification to enhance students' motivation and English speaking skills. 13 university students were recruited as students tutors. They received teaching training before teaching English to 63 secondary students. Weekly tasks and selected materials about English speaking skills related to their weekly class were given to the student tutors to complete and read before they teach. The language self-efficacy of university students were measured using language self-efficacy scale (Wong, 2005). The programme evaluation showed positive results for the university students’ English speaking skills and language self-efficacy.
Development of the “Complex Project” course in the Transport engineering education
Authors: Horváth Gábor
Published: June 2023

In the paper we discuss the course history, the basic goals and principles defined at the beginning, and we talk about its methodology. For the “Complex project” course the main parts of the lecturer’s job are the detailed preparation of the project tender, the operative support of the students’ work, and they also have to perform the mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluations. Continous progress is controlled by milestones laid out throughout the program. The effectiveness of the “Complex project” can be determined based on the previous years, and the future possibilities will also be examined. Besides elevating the level of education from the students’ perspective, at the same time it also improves the lecturers’ competences.
Evolution of a Continuous Assessment and Feedback Concept in a Computer Science 101 Course
Authors: Pawelczak Dieter , Neve Antje
Published: June 2023

Teaching first semester students in fundamentals of computer science is challenging due to the heterogeneous group. For the last three years we explored different methods of continuous assessment in the course. One main goal for this group of students is to encourage participation in the classroom while also being able to continuously monitor the learning outcomes of the most recent topics. All three methods: repetitive oral assessment, partial exam and online quizzes received good evaluation results from the students, showed an increased engagement and better examination results. However, continuous assessment also increases the workload for both groups: the students and the teachers. The combination of a partial exam (midterm) and continual online quizzes showed a good compromise with respect to the effort on both sides and reveals good examination results. This work describes a fine granular technical and didactical workflow of the lecture suitable for first semester students and discusses the evaluation results.
Managing European interuniversity collaboration: A bottom-up approach to identify digital education challenges from below
Authors: Varas German , Pina Stranger Alvaro , Mobuchon Gaëlle
Published: June 2023

The European Comission has engaged with cooperation and collaboration between European universities to ensure digital education sustainability. In this study, we research inter-university collaboration from “below”, i.e., considering the actors directly involved in educational activities, such as teachers, students, and academic staff. In this bottom-up approach, and under the frame of an Erasmus+ project, called OpenU, we coordinated a consortium of European universities which conducted a series of educational experiments that accounted for specific challenges, mainly, from organizational, pedagogical and technological dimensions. Challenges identified in the organizational dimension include HEIs’ information flow, staff mobility, alliances, and multistakeholder content. In the pedagogical dimension, challenges include intercultural and adaptable content, pedagogical support, and diploma recognition. Finally, in the technological domain, challenges include advertising and support, and proper infrastructure. Our research aims to contribute to the discussion about the relevance of evidence-based data to feed education policies.
Advancing Internationalization Agenda Amidst the War in Ukraine: Kindness and Trauma-Informed Teaching Project in Teacher Education
Authors: Kuzmina Svitlana Anatoliivna , Foo Sue Fan , Matviienko Olha Vasylivna , Glazunova Tamara Volodymyrivna
Published: June 2023

The paper aims to describe and analyze graduate students' collaborative online learning project between Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Vinnytsia [VSPU] Ukraine, and Worcester State University [WSU], Massachusetts, USA, as one of the outcomes of the internationalization agenda in Ukraine. Since the war in Ukraine and the increased acts of violence in the U.S. require immediate action, the “Kindness and Trauma-Informed Teaching” project is essential. Based on a one-semester interaction for the case study, research, and project work, it is a novel practice at both educational institutions. Graduate students engaged in asynchronous and synchronous activities utilizing Zoom, Google Classroom, and Google Documents.  The project was carried out under the auspices of Education USA, the American Council in Ukraine, and SUNY COIL Foundation in the USA. The findings highlight the significance of such partnerships and persuade that this project promotes further collaborative research in teacher education.
“Strategy just isn’t like that”. A case study on the use of a coopetitive game to experience the strategy roller coaster
Authors: Fanning Jon
Published: June 2023

This is a case study of teaching strategy based around a geo-political “fantasy” simulation to give students a taste of both theory and practise. It was designed as the public image of consultants offering little useful help has a basis in truth. Many do not have a firm grasp of the realities of “doing strategy”. They fail to understand that problems of implementation are not individual failings but inherent to the academic teaching of strategy. They either teach a rational approach to decision making or produce populist texts based on emotions and apparent first-hand knowledge without evidence. Both approaches suffer from a reality gap either by abandoning practice or academic rigour. The intention is to introduce students to the emotional roller coaster that is the strategy journey. Strategy is about relationships and conflicts, emotional interactions in a world of bounded rationality, and negotiating within and between participants.
They want to fly! – International students attitudes concerning the climate crisis and their air travel behavior
Authors: Prandner Dimitri
Published: June 2023

What do international students think about the impact their travels have on climate change? As the relationship between academia and higher education institutions with regards to protecting the environment and mobility continues to be complex, universities and other higher education institutions are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. However, international students often travel globally for their study programs and other associated trips, raising questions about their awareness concerning the impact of their travels on climate change. A qualitative case study conducted in two international study programs in Austria reveals the presence of five different types of students. While most students are aware of climate change, only one group is taking active steps to address it at an individual level. Furthermore, there is also a distinct group of students who are unaware of basic climate change-related issues. The findings of the study highlight the importance of incorporating climate change education into international study programs on both a curricular and practical level, from the admission process to program-related travels. It is crucial for universities and higher education institutions to address this issue and promote sustainability in international student programs.
Facilitating international transdisciplinary collaboration in a virtual academic exchange project
Authors: Leibinger Martin , Toland Alexandra Regan
Published: June 2023

What challenges does virtual collaboration pose to fundamental conditions of collaborative work such as building relationships and trust and establishing balanced participation? We approached this question in a virtual seminar in transdisciplinary Public Art across six international universities, with funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) International Virtual Academic Collaboration (IVAC) program. Together with our partner institutions and accompanied by an intercultural facilitator, we established a collaborative methodology for teaching and learning. As means of participation and relationship building, we developed a two- step method for matching student teams and used collaborative tools such as playful exercises and open agenda meetings. We conducted a qualitative study to monitor the collaborative process throughout the course. We held semi structured one-on-one interviews with fifteen students and analyzed their written reports. The results illustrate how our methodology supported the students’ collaborative creative practices. Additionally, we describe challenges and consider possible solutions.
Using Technology Innovation and Blended Delivery for Student-centred Learning in Large Undergraduate Classes
Authors: Holzer Dominik , Pugnale Alberto
Published: June 2023

Delivery methods of Higher Education classes have been scrutinised globally during the COVID-19 pandemic as academics and students were forced to shift rapidly to online delivery modes. In a post-COVID-19 scenario innovative teaching and learning approaches are required to rethink how large student cohorts can be educated online and on campus in a meaningful way, thereby reenvisioning the traditional lecture and its wider class context. This paper reports on the approach taken by the authors who restructured and redesigned an existing second-year undergraduate subject in an Australian architecture faculty. They collaborated with specialist learning designers to develop a blended mode of large-class delivery that simultaneously addresses their students’ desire to engage with subject content flexibly and asynchronously, whilst benefitting from in-person interaction in the classroom. At present, the new subject has been developed and it is being delivered in the current teaching semester.
Students experience of blended teaching formats in pre-calculus courses
Authors: Brunetto Domenico , Bernardi Giulia , Bassi Caterina
Published: June 2023

This work aims to investigate the difference (if any) between two blended teaching formats in a pre-calculus course for undergraduate engineering students. In 2022 students could choose among two settings for the preparatory course: a face-to-face and an online blended format, both based on a Pre-Calculus MOOC. At the very end of the course, we collected data from a survey to which 129 students answered. The analysis of the responses shows that the main differences between face-to-face and online blended formats concern intrinsic characteristics of the two settings. On the other hand, the data show that an accurate design of the online format allows students’ engagement even more than in face-to-face blended setting. Moreover, the findings shed a light on the potentiality of online learning in making the transition from high school to university smoother.
The use of TAM in evaluating the effectiveness of network simulation tools in Internet Technologies subject
Authors: Moloja Dina
Published: June 2023

by using educational tools to assist students with practical work. This became evident when higher learning institutions reached a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the effectiveness of these educational tools in teaching and learning remains unknown. This research aims to use the technology acceptance model to guide the analysis of the effectiveness of a network simulator called a packet tracer. This study was conducted in November 2022 with 82 Internet technology students. A quantitative method was used in this study. Data were collected through observations and survey questionnaires. Cross-tabulation was used to analyze the data. The results revealed that Packet Tracer, as a virtual learning tool, has proven to be an effective software for supporting the teaching and learning of Internet technology students. This contributes to the body of knowledge and technology in the education discipline.
The value of the teaching quality innovation projects in the universities. The case of Quid Sapienza
Authors: Mazza Barbara , Valentini Elena , Sofia Cristina
Published: June 2023

The research presents the results of a survey conducted in Sapienza, University of Rome, aimed at studying the use of Innovative Didactics methods among teachers trained in the context of a teaching quality innovation project (QUID). The goal is to understand the usefulness of teacher training to disseminate innovative practices and the effectiveness of the most advanced student-centered teaching and learning methods centered on the use of technology, also by comparing the results with other similar studies reported in literature. The study highlights the value of the QUID project as a tool for raising awareness and disseminating innovative practices. In fact the training of teachers is more effective to promote their awareness of adopting ID methods to promote involvement and better performance of the students. Conversely the pandemic period has not positively influenced the progress process in the use of innovative teaching practices, but only in the use of technologies.
Fairness matters in higher education: Student classroom justice perceptions and behavioral responses
Authors: Chory Rebecca M.
Published: June 2023

Fairness in the higher education instructional context, i.e., classroom justice, is fast becoming a salient and widespread concern among scholars, instructors, and students alike. Drawing on research conducted in North America, Europe, Asia, and other world regions, the present article describes university students’ beliefs about what constitutes unfair instructor behavior, and it explores the relationships between classroom justice and student behavioral responses. Results of this work indicate that university students identify grading procedures, instructor feedback, and instructor affect, attention, and caring as key factors in determining classroom justice. In addition, university students’ perceptions of (un)fairness are associated with student learning, engagement, and antisocial classroom behavior. In short, classroom justice in higher education is integral to student learning and instruction. Classroom justice matters.
Six colours for inclusion: results of an explorative activity in a simplexity approach
Authors: Di Paolo Alessio , Zollo Iolanda , Todino Michele Domenico , Sibilio Maurizio
Published: June 2023

Schools and teachers are called upon, in the age of complexity, to manage a plurality of problems related to the numerous stimuli arising from the personal and environmental influences of students. This implies that a new way of working in the direction of creativity is linked to a different way of using educational elements. This paper presents the results of an exploratory activity, conducted on 657 teachers in training at the University of Salerno, as part of the training activities to support the teaching of pupils with special educational needs. The aim was to investigate whether teachers in training can develop lateral thinking, based on suggestions derived from the studies of de Bono (2015) and, specifically, from his theory "Six Hats for Thinking", highlighting points of agreement with the theory of simplicity proposed by Berthoz ( 2011).
A Project-Based Learning Approach For Engaging Undergraduate Students In UN SDGs Using GIS
Authors: Baraka Moustafa Ahmed
Published: June 2023

The paper presents project-based learning conducted within a Geographic Information System (GIS) course offered to senior-level undergraduate students enrolled in civil engineering program during the academic semester of Spring 2022.  Project-based learning enable students to achieve  competencies that meet modern society needs in relation to monitoring and assessing world countries attainment of  the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The  United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) established the United Nations  Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN GGIM) in July 2011, where the UN GGI mandates were  identified as a motivation for conducting project-based learning with the GIS course by the author. Emphasis in project-based learning were on; SDG 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities and  SDG 13 on Climate Action. A Model of United Nations (MUN) students’ group  at the university provided a simulated UN General Assembly at the end of the project-based learning activities. During this Assembly, students enrolled in the GIS course, playing roles of country delegates, delivered to the Assembly  their GIS analyses and  findings on the  current status of SDG 11 and SDG 13 at the end of the project-based learning. The success of the project-based learning in achieving its objectives, along with engagement and interest shown from both GIS enrolled students and MUN group have resulted in plans to conduct another  project-based learning  during Spring 2023.