ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Decision Support System for Solving Multiple Criteria Optimization Problems
Author: Filatovas, Ernestas
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Decision Making,Problem Solving,Information Systems,Computer Software,Evaluation Criteria,Weighted Scores

In this paper, multiple criteria optimization has been investigated. A new decision support system (DSS) has been developed for interactive solving of multiple criteria optimization problems (MOPs). The weighted-sum (WS) approach is implemented to solve the MOPs. The MOPs are solved by selecting different weight coefficient values for the criteria and solving single-criterion optimization problems (SOPs). However, the WS approach does not guarantee either finding evenly distributed solutions of a Pareto front, or finding Pareto optimal solutions in non-convex regions. In order to solve the problems, some methods have been proposed. In this paper, an adaptive weighted-sum (AWS) approach has been used. We suggest presenting the solutions, obtained not only by the weighted-sum method, but also by the adaptive weighted-sum approach, to a decision maker (DM). Thus the decision making will be facilitated.
The Attitude of the College Students to Entrepreneurial Skills Development in the Subject E-Commerce
Author: Beránek, Ladislav
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Entrepreneurship,Skill Development,Business Administration Education,Teaching Methods,Business,Internet,Active Learning,Teamwork,Structured Interviews,Content Analysis

One of the main goals of many educational courses at various colleges, especially those which focus on applied economics and management, is the development of students' entrepreneurship skills. It is usually accomplished through various project-oriented tasks. The development of the students' entrepreneurship skills is also the primary objective of the E-commerce course offered by our Faculty of Economics. This course combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students work on a number of practical exercises with the aim to create a functional e-shop. They have to look for business opportunities, understand economic processes, work within a team, and be able to promote their ideas, strategies, and procedures. Finally, yet most importantly, they must not be afraid to present and defend their solutions. This study examines whether and to what extent this approach contributes to the development of skills which are usually associated with entrepreneurship. The exploration was performed based on students' evaluation. Means-end chain model and hierarchical value map approach were chosen as a research method. The results of this research show that entrepreneurship skills are being developed except for a motivation of students to accept a risky business competitive environment. However, the propensity to take risk is one of the basic traits of successful entrepreneurs. Our future effort will aim therefore at modifying our educational content. Greater emphasis will be placed on how to teach students to accept competitive environment which is risky and mostly unpredictable.
Java across Different Curricula, Courses and Countries Using a Common Pool of Teaching Material
Author: Ivanovic, Mirjana
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Programming Languages,Instructional Materials,Higher Education,Curriculum Development,Course Content,Computer Science Education,College Instruction,Computer Networks

Under the auspices of a DAAD funded educational project, a subproject devoted to different aspects of teaching the Java programming language started several years ago. The initial intention of the subproject was to attract members of the subproject to prepare some teaching materials for teaching essentials of the Java programming language. During the last two years, some advanced Java topics have been selected and appropriate teaching materials have been produced. The available pool of common teaching materials can be used in a wide range of university courses in participating countries. In this paper we share some of the results and experiences collected during the subproject that come from intensive use of the prepared teaching materials for a variety of Java topics in different countries and universities.
ICT-Based Learning Personalization Affordance in the Context of Implementation of Constructionist Learning Activities
Author: Ignatova, Natalija
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Individualized Instruction,Constructivism (Learning),Case Studies,Educational Innovation,Evaluation Criteria,Learning Activities,Learner Engagement,Self Efficacy,Student Role

How to enable students to create a personalized learning environment? What are the criteria of evaluation of the ICT-based learning process personalization affordance? These questions are answered by conducting multiple case study research of the innovative ICT-based learning process in iTEC (Innovative Technologies for Engaging Classrooms) project in Lithuania. Analysis of the research data led to discernment of evaluation criteria of personalization affordance and creation of a framework for the ICT-based learning personalization affordance, comprised of the following three groups of evaluation criteria: (I) &quot;extremely important&quot; criteria, (II) &quot;essential&quot; criteria, (III) &quot;important&quot; criteria. Students, who performed various constructionist ICT-based learning activities as part of innovative learning scenarios, evaluated these according to the &quot;extremely important&quot; criteria. A majority of students have agreed that the proposed learning activities enable them to feel more confident and engaged into the learning process. The framework for ICT-based learning personalization affordance should help other teachers enable personalized learning in daily practice.
Research and Prediction of the Application of Multimedia Teaching Aid in Teaching Technical Education on the 2nd Level of Primary Schools
Author: Stebila, Ján
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multimedia Instruction,Technical Education,Traffic Safety,Safety Education,Active Learning,Foreign Countries,Multimedia Materials,Questionnaires,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Statistical Analysis,Elementary Education

The purpose and the main aim of the pedagogic experiment were to practically verify the success of Multimedia Teaching Aid (MTA) in conditions of primary schools. We assumed that the use of our multimedia teaching aid in teaching technical education on the 2nd level of primary schools would significantly affect the level of knowledge of pupils from the issue of Road Safety Education (RSE), particularly in terms of performing, remembering, understanding, specific transfer and active learning of pupils.
Readiness of Adults to Learn Using E-Learning, M-Learning and T-Learning Technologies
Author: Vilkonis, Rytis
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Lifelong Learning,Learning Processes,Electronic Learning,Learning Readiness,Technology Uses in Education,Computer Literacy,Adult Students,Distance Education,Questionnaires,Student Surveys,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Incidence,Computer Use,Andragogy,Foreign Countries,Student Experience,Student Attitudes,Comparative Analysis

The article presents results of the empirical research revealing readiness of adults to participate in the lifelong learning process using e-learning, m-learning and t-learning technologies. The research has been carried out in the framework of the international project eBig3 aiming at development a new distance learning platform blending virtual learning environments, television and mobile technologies. Readiness to learn in a distance mode using e-learning, m-learning and t-learning technologies has been analysed on the ground of self-assessment of adults' computer literacy, usage of e-services including e-learning in a distance mode, experience in and attitude towards the choice of the mode of learning.
Teaching Service Modelling to a Mixed Class: An Integrated Approach
Author: Deng, Jeremiah D.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Telecommunications,Networks,Information Systems,Interdisciplinary Approach,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Instruction,Problem Solving,Visualization,Simulation,Models,Higher Education,Information Science,Mathematical Models,Evaluation Methods,Foreign Countries,Technology Uses in Education

Service modelling has become an increasingly important area in today's telecommunications and information systems practice. We have adapted a Network Design course in order to teach service modelling to a mixed class of both the telecommunication engineering and information systems backgrounds. An integrated approach engaging mathematics teaching with strategies such as problem-solving, visualization, and the use of examples and simulations, has been developed. From assessment on student learning outcomes, it is indicated that the proposed course delivery approach succeeded in bringing out comparable and satisfactory performance from students of different educational backgrounds.
The Digital Woodlouse--Scaffolding in Science-Related Scratch Projects
Author: Weigend, Michael
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique),Science Instruction,Student Projects,Programming,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Grade 7,Extracurricular Activities,Entomology,Computer Simulation,Computer Assisted Instruction,Animals,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes

Scientific issues like the behavior of wild and domesticated animals can serve as a motivation to learn programming concepts. Instead of following a systematic introduction, the students directly dive into programming and start immediately with their projects. In this constructionist approach the educational challenge for the teacher is to provide suitable scaffolds like step-by-step instructions, architectural spike solutions, discovery questions, puzzles and role plays, which support individual and self-directed learning.
Adaptive Educational Software by Applying Reinforcement Learning
Author: Bennane, Abdellah
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Software,Educational Technology,Artificial Intelligence,Reinforcement,Bayesian Statistics,Technology Integration,Intelligent Tutoring Systems,Models,Computation

The introduction of the intelligence in teaching software is the object of this paper. In software elaboration process, one uses some learning techniques in order to adapt the teaching software to characteristics of student. Generally, one uses the artificial intelligence techniques like reinforcement learning, Bayesian network in order to adapt the system to the environment internal and external conditions, and allow this system to interact efficiently with its potentials user. The intention is to automate and manage the pedagogical process of tutoring system, in particular the selection of the content and manner of pedagogic situations. Researchers create a pedagogic learning agent that simplifies the manual logic and supports progress and the management of the teaching process (tutor-learner) through natural interactions.
The Recurrence Relations in Teaching Students of Informatics
Author: Bakoev, Valentin P.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Science,Teaching Methods,Textbooks,Problem Solving,Equations (Mathematics),Mathematics,Computation,Computer Science Education,Statistics,High Schools,Secondary Education

The topic &quot;Recurrence relations&quot; and its place in teaching students of Informatics is discussed in this paper. We represent many arguments about the importance, the necessity and the benefit of studying this subject by Informatics students. They are based on investigation of some fundamental books and textbooks on Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Data Structures, Combinatorics, etc. Some methodological aspects of training to solve problems with applying recurrence relations are also given. We hope that the considered topics concern also the school teachers in Mathematics and Informatics and the paper will be useful to them.
Electrical Storm Simulation to Improve the Learning Physics Process
Author: Martínez Muñoz, Miriam
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Physics,Science Instruction,Computer Assisted Instruction,Technology Uses in Education,Learning Processes,Access to Information,College Students,Learning Motivation,Job Skills,Weather,Information Technology,Scientific Concepts,Computer Simulation,Laboratory Experiments,Teacher Education,Student Attitudes,Outcomes of Education

This work is part of a research project whose main objective is to understand the impact that the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has on the teaching and learning process on the subject of Physics. We will show that, with the use of a storm simulator, physics students improve their learning process on one hand they understand storm phenomenon, and on the other hand they assimilate in better way physics ideas. Computer technology is a positive supplement to bridge the gap between education and the technological world in which we live. Computer-assisted technologies at the university offer students a great access to information, an eager motivation to learn, a jump-start on marketable job skills and an enhanced quality of class work.
Extracurricular Training in Informatics in Ruse
Author: Grigorova, Katalina
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Science,Programming,Extracurricular Activities,Academically Gifted,Foreign Countries,Preadolescents,Adolescents,Teaching Methods,Competition,Programming Languages,Syntax,Semantics,Skill Development,Program Effectiveness

The authors underline their opinion that it is preferable to organise the extracurricular education on city level instead of forming autonomous school groups. Putting together students from different schools forces them to share their knowledge and programming techniques. All this helps them get familiar with new practices and experience and inspires ambitions for growth and progress.
Measuring Students' Acceptance and Confidence in Algorithms and Programming: The Impact of Engagement with CS on Greek Secondary Education
Author: Doukakis, Spyros
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Programming,Computer Science Education,Problem Solving,Questionnaires,Self Efficacy,Intention,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Programming Languages,Secondary School Students,Sampling,Educational Benefits,Student Characteristics,College Students,Mathematics,Factor Analysis

This paper presents results of a questionnaire focused on investigating students' confidence and behavioral intention in the area of programming, particularly that of structures, problem solving, and programming commands (Conditional--Loop). Responses from 116 1st year students regarding informatics were used. The results indicate that the engagement with programming logic yields a positive impact on students' confidence and acceptance. In addition, all the measured factors are related relatively strongly. Our findings demonstrate that students' prior direction (at Lyceum) has a significant impact on their Confidence for using Programming Commands (CPC) and Confidence for using Data Structures (CDS); however, prior direction does not have any impact on learners Problem Solving Confidence (PSC) and Behavioral Intention (BI) for programming. In the conclusion, several issues regarding the courses of programming are discussed.
Cognitive Strategies, Working Memory, and Growth in Word Problem Solving in Children with Math Difficulties
Author: Swanson, H. Lee
Date: 2015-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Learning Strategies,Short Term Memory,Problem Solving,Accuracy,Mathematical Aptitude,Verbal Learning,Visual Learning,Intervention,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Outcomes of Treatment,Grade 3,Norm Referenced Tests,Word Problems (Mathematics),Word Recognition,Reading Comprehension,Computation,Arithmetic,Cognitive Processes,Statistical Analysis,Retention (Psychology),Learning Disabilities,Grade 2,Multivariate Analysis

This study investigated the role of strategy instruction and working memory capacity (WMC) on word problem solving accuracy in children with (n = 100) and without (n = 92) math difficulties (MD). Within classrooms, children in Grades 2 and 3 were randomly assigned to one of four treatment conditions: verbal-only strategies (e.g., underlining question sentence), verbal + visual strategies, visual-only strategies (e.g., correctly placing numbers in diagrams), or untreated control. Strategy interventions included 20 sessions in both Year 1 and Year 2. The intent-to-treat as well as the &quot;as-treated&quot; analyses showed that treatment effects were significantly moderated by WMC. In general, treatment outcomes were higher when WMC was set to a high rather than low level. When set to a relatively high WMC level, children with MD performed significantly better under visual-only strategy conditions and children without MD performed better under verbal + visual conditions when compared to control conditions.
Redesigning Your City--A Constructionist Environment for Urban Planning Education
Author: Hjorth, Arthur
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Urban Planning,Constructivism (Learning),Case Studies,Public Policy,Models,Teaching Methods,Regional Planning,Policy Formation,Decision Making,Undergraduate Students,Social Sciences

In spite of decades of use of agent-based modelling in social policy research and in educational contexts, very little work has been done on combining the two. This paper accounts for a proof-of-concept single case-study conducted in a college-level Social Policy course, using agent-based modelling to teach students about the social and human aspects of urban planning and regional development. The study finds that an agent-based model helped a group of students think through a social policy design decision by acting as an object-to-think-with, and helped students better connect social policy outcomes with behaviours at the level of individual citizens. The study also suggests a set of new issues facing the design of Constructionist activities or environments for the social sciences.
Introduction to 3D Graphics through Excel
Author: Benacka, Jan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Software,Computer Graphics,Scientific Principles,Teaching Methods,Information Science Education,Undergraduate Students,Questionnaires,Participant Satisfaction,Educational Practices,Scaffolding (Teaching Technique),Spreadsheets,Orthographic Symbols,Computer Simulation,Teacher Surveys,Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Inservice Teacher Education,Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Educational Technology

The article presents a method of explaining the principles of 3D graphics through making a revolvable and sizable orthographic parallel projection of cuboid in Excel. No programming is used. The method was tried in fourteen 90 minute lessons with 181 participants, which were Informatics teachers, undergraduates of Applied Informatics and gymnasium (grammar school) students. Questionnaire surveys were conducted. The results are being discussed.
Baseline Analysis on ICT in General Education of Mongolia
Author: Uyanga, Sambuu
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,General Education,Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Technology Integration,Educational Policy,Human Resources,Labor Force Development,Computer Software,Capacity Building,Teacher Education,National Programs,Distance Education,Internet,Access to Computers,Educational Planning,Elementary Secondary Education

These days ICT has penetrated into almost all sectors of the economy and society of Mongolia. More and more effort and attention is being paid to integrating ICT into the education sector. The current education reforms have a big component related to ICT, which includes the development of a Master plan for ICT in the Education sector, addressing the issues of ICT policy, infrastructure, hardware, software, human resource development and capacity building, content development etc. This paper describes the current state of ICT in general education in Mongolia. The paper also tries to address strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in ICT education.
Heuristic Evaluation of Three Jordanian University Websites
Author: Hasan, Layla
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Heuristics,Universities,Web Sites,Computer Software Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Usability,Questionnaires

Generally, universities have complex and large websites, which include a collection of many sub-sites related to the different parts of universities (e.g. registration unit, faculties, departments). Managers of academic institutions and educational websites need to know types of usability problems that could be found on their websites. This would shed the light on possible weak aspects on their websites, which need to be improved, in order to reap the advantages of usable educational websites. There is a lack of research which provides detailed information regarding the types of specific usability problems that could be found on universities' websites in general, and specifically in Jordan. This research employed the heuristic evaluation method to comprehensively evaluate the usability of three large public university websites in Jordan (Hashemite University, the University of Jordan, and Yarmouk University). The evaluation involves testing all pages related to the selected universities' faculties and their corresponding departments. A list of 34 specific types of usability problems, which could be found on a Jordanian university website, was identified. The results provide a description regarding the common types of the problems found on the three Jordanian university sites, together with their numbers and locations on the website.
An Application of Structural Equation Modeling for Developing Good Teaching Characteristics Ontology
Author: Phiakoksong, Somjin
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Structural Equation Models,Instructional Effectiveness,Concept Teaching,Concept Mapping,Teaching Methods,Classification,College Students,Questionnaires,Statistical Data,Statistical Analysis,Performance Factors,Educational Practices,Educational Technology,Factor Structure,Foreign Countries,College Faculty

Ontology is a knowledge representation technique which aims to make knowledge explicit by defining the core concepts and their relationships. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is a statistical technique which aims to explore the core factors from empirical data and estimates the relationship between these factors. This article presents an application of Structural Equation Modeling to construct a lightweight ontology of good teaching characteristics. The principal factors from SEM are used as concepts of the proposed ontology. The OAsys approach is used as an ontology development process. The proposed ontology consists of three levels: super-class level consists of 6 components of teaching; the first-level sub-class consists of 12 latent factors from SEM; and the second-level sub-class consists of 66 classes of questionnaire items. The experimental result indicated that the proposed ontology which constructs from the core factors of SEM is well-structured, free from a node with multiple parent classes. There is no cycles loop between sub-classes. Having well-balanced of ratio between parent classes and sub-classes. The structure of this proposed ontology corresponds to the principle of conceptual balance.