ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Essential Digital Competencies for Undergraduate Students in Thai Higher Education Institutions
Author: Suwanroj, Thamasan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technological Literacy,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Computer Science Education,Engineering Education,Factor Analysis,Specialists,Student Attitudes,Communication Skills,Computer Software,Competence,Information Sources,Guidelines,Access to Information

The purpose of this descriptive study was to apply 2nd order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural relationship models to identify the digital competency components essential to undergraduate students in Thai higher education institutions. The sample comprised 1,126 specialists in Information Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Education, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering working in public higher education instructions throughout the country. The selection was the result of multi-stage random sampling from 76 public higher education instructions that offer undergraduate education. The instrument was a questionnaire form on essential digital competency components for undergraduate students in higher education institutions. The question items employed a 7-point Likert scale and showed Cronbach's alpha values for the content validity and reliability at a range of 0.93-0.97 per domain and 0.87-0.99 per component. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for general data and 2nd Order CFA analysis. The findings revealed that from 24 observed variables, there were 7 competency components.: 1) Fundamental of digital; 2) Accessing digital information; 3) Using digital information; 4) Creating digital information and media; 5) Communicating digital information; 6) Managing digital information; and 7) Evaluating digital information. The discovery from this study was substantially constructive for Thai higher education institutions as it could be used to design an essential digital competency framework of the 21st century.
Exploring Japanese Students&apos; E-Learning Habits
Author: Wang, Shudong
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,College Students,Computer Assisted Instruction,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Learning Processes,Study Habits,Trend Analysis,Preferences,Data Collection,Program Descriptions,Universities,Institutional Cooperation,Cooperative Learning,Longitudinal Studies,Language Tests,Behavior Change

Since 2010, both universities in which the authors teach have integrated pc-based e-learning or mobile learning programs into several English courses. Students' online performances are evaluated and used in determining the grades for each course. The data accumulated over the years indicates both changing and unchanged e-learning habits among Japanese university students. By analyzing the accumulated data, coupled with information obtained from questionnaires, we conclude that while some e-learning habits remain unchanged, several new learning habits have emerged. The unchanged e-learning habits include: predominant use of the iPhone, which remains the most popular mobile learning tool; a deadline rush for completing e-learning tasks; a preference for engaging in e-learning in the evening and at night; e-learning diligence, i.e., frequency of participation and duration of participation, show no change. In recent years some new trends have appeared in students' e-learning: more students entering university have previous experience with e-learning, and they are less concerned about the cost of mobile phone Internet connection.
A New Character-Level Encryption Algorithm: How to Implement Cryptography in an ICT Classroom
Author: Arboledas-Brihuega, David
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics,Curriculum Implementation,Active Learning,Student Projects,Technology,Information Security,Confidentiality,Coding,Cooperative Learning,Programming Languages,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Computer Science Education

It is evident that the society in which we live will demand more and more qualified and specialized positions in the different branches of engineering. Now we are in a highly digitized world in which information is continuously transmitted through data communication networks with the expectation of security and confidentiality. Students who are in their last year at high school face the problem of deciding their professional future. Therefore, there is a wide field of research for them in cryptographic techniques. In this work we have developed, together with a group of high school students, a cryptographic algorithm with substitution and transposition techniques as described by Feistel (1973) in order to create a more comprehensive knowledge about what they have been studying in their ICT subjects. In most cases the teaching methods are based on the teachers' own vision, as well as on the absence of knowledge of alternative methods and/or the impossibility of applying them physically in the classroom. With the active and cooperative methodology put forward in this work, objectives such as hard work, autonomous and collaborative learning and the exchange of knowledge have been absolutely fulfilled. Achieving them requires replacing traditional methods so that the student can adapt to new work challenges. A group of students, only three of whom finished, were voluntarily provided with the mentoring service in which the algorithm was designed. As a result, we were able to program in Python as a final project a symmetrical character-level encryption algorithm we've referred to as Azrael. Our findings indicate a demand for future endeavours to take into account the need for more project-based work in ICT classrooms. The exchange of ideas between teacher and students has been the driven force behind the success of this activity
Methodological Approach as a Strategy for Professional Employees&apos; Training in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Russia
Author: Ivanova, Natalia L.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Professional Development,Job Skills,Business,Teaching Methods,Workplace Learning,Foreign Countries,Employees,Educational Philosophy,Adult Education

In the era of rapid development and the emergence of new methods and ideas for the employees' training in small and medium sized enterprises in Russia, managers need to think about the role that the methodological organization of the educational process, which refers, not only with respect to vocational training, but also in providing the methodological foundation for teaching certain disciplines in small and medium sized enterprises in Russia. The article describes the integrative-praxicological approach in the professional training of employees, it describes the principles and requirements as a methodological basis for the educational process.
Experiences of Families with Young Power Wheelchair Users
Author: Currier, Beth A.
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Assistive Technology,Young Children,Physical Disabilities,Physical Mobility,Family (Sociological Unit),Experience,Child Development,Competence,Child Rearing

Independent mobility in typically developing infants and young children has been linked to growth in many areas of child development and changes in family behavior and interaction. Research suggests similar benefits in young children with motor disability who use powered mobility. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of how families experienced their child's development, growth, and abilities after using a power wheelchair for 1 year with the intent to generate a preliminary model to capture the process and relationships among these experiences. Eight families participated in interviews, and using grounded theory methodology the research team investigated their experiences. Results informed the development of the preliminary model that framed three key themes: (a) child competence, (b) parenting experience, and (c) the influence of power wheelchair use along with the key category &quot;It will help in the long run&quot; that titled and anchored the model. This model provides a possible view into how the use of powered mobility may influence development by supporting both child competence and the parenting experience.
Pedagogical Guidelines for the Creation of Adaptive Digital Educational Resources: A Review of the Literature
Author: Rozo, Hugo
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Intelligent Tutoring Systems,Instructional Materials,Educational Technology,Cognitive Style,Multimedia Materials,Hypermedia,Individualized Instruction,Educational Strategies,Artificial Intelligence,Learning Analytics,Usability,Preferences

The present article constitutes a systematic review of the literature with the objective of identifying the appropriate elements that must be considered when designing and creating adaptive digital educational resources. The methodological process was rigorous and systematic, employing an article search in which the texts related to the object of study were identified, selected, evaluated and analyzed. It is concluded from the analysis of the documentary corpus that the different approaches found configure a roadmap for the conceptualization of what a digital educational resource should be in order to serve as an element that contributes to learning. In this sense, an exemplary model user is proposed that considers experiences, interests and tastes, thus making it possible to strengthen the particularities of students and enhance the learning experience.
Utilising Pair Programming to Enhance the Performance of Slow-Paced Students on Introductory Programming
Author: Ayub, Mewati
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Introductory Courses,Computer Science Education,Teaching Methods,Programming,Academic Achievement,Groups,Peer Teaching,Grading,Undergraduate Students,Universities,Foreign Countries,Learning Processes

Due to its high failure rate, Introductory Programming has become a main concern. One of the main issues is the incapability of slow-paced students to cope up with given programming materials. This paper proposes a learning technique which utilises pair programming to help slow-paced students on Introductory Programming; each slow-paced student is paired with a fast-paced student and the latter is encouraged to teach the former as a part of grading system. An evaluation regarding that technique has been conducted on three undergraduate classes from an Indonesian university for the second semester of 2018. According to the evaluation, the use of pair programming may help both slow-paced and fast-paced students. Nevertheless, it may not significantly affect individual academic performance.
High Level Education on Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development
Author: Grau, Juan Bautista
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Natural Resources,Water,Sustainable Development,Environmental Education,Engineering Education,Graduate Students,Masters Programs,Educational Development,College Faculty,Profiles

Water, is in Spain a scarce commodity and although we have an age-old water culture, with an emblematic Court, such as the &quot;Tribunal de las Aguas de Valencia&quot;, hydraulic infrastructure, hydrological basin plans, legislation and hydraulic administration since the 20th Century, there are problems of scarcity, water quality and extreme events that often lead to conflicts between users and also among the responsible administrations for their management. Within this framework, it is of a great interest the training of technicians in matters related to planning, quality and integrated water resources management for sustainable development. In Argentina (especially in the NOA) and until a few years ago, water has not been considered as a scarce commodity. In addition to this, they do not have the history and culture of Spain on issues related to their management, planning and governance. Now, they have begun to establish laws and regulations, as well as, an Association of Consortia of Public Water Users, needing external advice. Therefore, it is necessary, to train technicians in water resources capable of working in areas related to their planning and sustainable management, with knowledge related to the quality required by users. These technicians could be integrated, both in the responsible water administrations', as well as, in private companies. The project that is the object of this paper is based on preparing a double master's degree, in which the training needs of the students graduated of Spanish and Argentina Engineering Schools are taken into account.
Incidental Professional Vocabulary Acquisition of EFL Business Learners: Effect of Captioned Video with Glosses
Author: Hsu, Hui-Tzu
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Familiarity,Teaching Methods,Incidental Learning,Management Development,Business English,Vocabulary Development,Pretests Posttests,Retention (Psychology),Language Processing,Layout (Publications),Language Tests,Undergraduate Students,Reading Processes,Instructional Effectiveness,Business Administration Education,Student Attitudes

Use of captioned video in classrooms has gained considerable attention in the second and foreign language learning. However, the effect of application of captioned video embedded with glosses on incidental vocabulary enhancement has not been explored. This study aims to examine the effect of video captions with glosses on EFL students' incidental business vocabulary acquisition; 50 students from a college of management served as participants. A pretest was adopted to ensure participants lacked familiarity with the target vocabulary. All participants watched three video clips presented in three modes (noncaptioned, captioned, and caption-gloss modes). After each mode session, all participants took an immediate posttest and a 3-week-delayed posttest. Following the final posttest, the participants completed a questionnaire. The findings revealed that the caption-gloss mode significantly outperformed the other 2 modes in both the immediate and 3-week-delayed posttests. Retention of the target business words did not significantly decline at the 3-week-delayed posttest. Therefore, glosses in the captioned video improved the participants' short- and long-term incidental business vocabulary retention. The participants also provided positive feedback regarding the efficacy of the caption-gloss mode for incidental business word acquisition. Pedagogical implications regarding use of captioned video with glosses for incidental professional vocabulary acquisition are discussed.
I Love Indonesia: Perceptions of Web-Facilitated Language Learning among Learners of English as a Foreign Language
Author: Bashori, Muzakki
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Task Analysis,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Computer Assisted Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Language Teachers,Web Sites,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Correlation,Positive Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness

Integration of computers into Foreign Language (FL) learning has become the all-but-inevitable direction for the future, given the (a) considerable benefits this affords for students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), (b) characteristics of today's learners as Generation Z (González-Lloret &amp; Ortega, 2014), and (c) widespread use of the internet in the twenty-first century. This situation has spurred a transformation of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) into Web-Facilitated Language Learning (WFLL) as an alternative paradigm for EFL teachers and learners. Furthermore, Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) is likely to serve as a pedagogical framework in designing the web for the purpose of FL learning. The primary objectives of the present study were therefore to (a) develop a teacher-designed learning website, namely I Love Indonesia, and (b) gather information from high school learners of English in Indonesia with different attitudes towards CALL (positive/moderate/negative) in correlation with how they perceive WFLL (agree/disagree) and perform web-based activities. Descriptive Statistics, if Function in Excel, Correlation Analysis, and Independent-samples T-test were employed in the study. Finally, the study findings demonstrate that (a) the majority of learners participating in the study have positive attitudes towards CALL, (b) all focused participants have positive perceptions of WFLL and (c) learners with positive attitudes are likely to have more positive perceptions (to agree) than moderate and negative attitude learners (ones who disagree) on the use of the website for language learning. In addition, the website seems to benefit EFL learners in some specific areas. Consideration should be given to working with a greater number of learners over a longer period of time when conducting further studies on the effectiveness of the website for EFL learners in order to be able to shed some light on the development of their language skills.
A Sequential Explanatory Investigation of TPACK: Indonesian Science Teachers&apos; Survey and Perspective
Author: Muhaimin, Muhaimin
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Science Teachers,Science Instruction,Technology Integration,Teacher Attitudes,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Student Centered Learning,Cooperative Learning,High School Teachers

This sequential explanatory design aims at exploring science teachers' perceptions of technology integration regarding technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) which focused on quantitative findings (survey) supported by qualitative findings (interview). The study involved 356 respondents for the survey and eight participants for the interview. Descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA were used in the quantitative data analysis while for the qualitative data analysis, a thematic process was conducted. Findings show that the science teachers' perception of their technological-based knowledge is lower than non-technological knowledge namely pedagogical and content knowledge. Further, qualitative findings informed in-depth information about technology integration referred to TPACK namely problems in technology integration, advantages of technology integration, students centered learning, knowledge of new technology and its classroom integration, and peer collaboration. Policy recommendation was established for the betterment of ICT integration in instruction, especially for developing countries.
ESL Students&apos; Perceptions of Using a Social Bookmarking Tool for the Development of Reading in a Second Language
Author: Vorobel, Oksana
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Case Studies,Student Attitudes,Web 2.0 Technologies,Social Media,Community Colleges,Skill Development,Reading Motivation,Teaching Methods,Reading Comprehension,Course Descriptions,Two Year College Students,Asynchronous Communication,Computer Software,Cooperative Learning,Communities of Practice

Building on research on the development of reading and use of technology for language learning, this multiple-case study explored English as a second language (ESL) students' perceptions of using a social bookmarking Web 2.0 tool for the development of reading from an ecological perspective. Five students in a community college ESL course in the northeastern part of the USA participated in the study. The data sources included interviews, observations, e-journals, and artifacts. Thorough within-case and cross-case analysis of data revealed a number of Diigo affordances which ESL students found beneficial for their development of reading, the role of context and mode, participants' collaborative stance, and various aspects of influence Diigo had on ESL students' development of reading. The findings and discussion of the study highlight the role of social bookmarking tools in raising ESL students' motivation and engagement in reading. The study offers suggestions for further research and implications for practice.
Usability Testing of Google Cloud Applications: Students&apos; Perspective
Author: Alqahtani, Abdullah
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Usability,Computer Software,Student Attitudes,Information Technology,Web Based Instruction,Teaching Methods,College Students,Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Comparative Analysis

Modern information and communication technologies affect all areas of life significantly, including education and learning. Cloud storage tools are one of the forms of modern information technologies that are employed to serve the educational process. The current research aims to study the use of Google cloud applications (Google Classroom, Google Plus, and Google Drive) in education and to determine the most appropriate Web-based training environment in view of the level of usability. The experimental method was applied in this study using a sample of 200 students from Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University. The current research found that there was some convergence in the usability of the three environments. The results of the study indicated that the environment of Google Classroom has the highest usability value (86.45) and also showed statistically significant differences in scholastic achievement in the application of Google Classroom in the educational process.
3D Digital Games, Virtual Worlds, and Language Learning in Higher Education: Continuing Challenges in Japan
Author: Swier, Robert
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Higher Education,Second Language Instruction,Computer Games,Video Games,Computer Simulation,Barriers,Language Teachers,College Faculty,Access to Computers,Educational Innovation,Technology Integration,Program Effectiveness

Past research on digital games and virtual worlds suggests that these platforms provide multiple benefits for language learning, including positive effects on motivation and opportunities for authentic learner interaction. Despite this, adoption of these platforms in classrooms appears largely nonexistent. We provide a review of research on the use of games and virtual worlds in language learning and report on the results of a recent survey and series of interviews with university language teachers in Japan. Analysis provides insight into the challenges of adopting technology in language teaching and on the types of platforms that may ultimately see wide adoption.