ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Globalization of Higher Education--Be Responsible and Survive the Changes
Author: Havlicek, Jaroslav
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Global Approach,Higher Education,Universities,Educational Administration,Institutional Characteristics,Leadership Styles,Virtual Universities,Organizational Culture,Management Development,Skill Development,Educational Change,Systems Approach,Institutional Autonomy,Professional Autonomy,Foreign Countries

The ongoing social changes taking place on a global scale have made universities respond to these new challenges by offering new study programmes, implementing modifications of study plans, taking up new research focus as well as by broadening the offer of adult education. These changes necessarily require modifications in terms of the structure and the style of management in university departments and institutes representing the most elementary university structure. In this article, a methodological analysis of university environment has been carried out as well as the identification of problems linked with the traditional styles of the central European university organization and management. Then follows the categorization of four styles of university management as they are recognized these days and subsequently the possibility of transforming the institutions of higher education into virtual universities (network universities) has been considered. Virtual (network) universities are most commonly associated with the styles of management encountered in enterprises and they are believed to be able to ensure the requirements as for the education of population in the environment of global society.
What Do Children Learn at Swedish Preschools?
Author: Lindström, Lisbeth
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Children,Preschool Education,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Questionnaires,Entrepreneurship,Citizenship Education,Ability,Child Development,Motivation,Responsibility,Cooperation,Leadership,Communication Skills,Personality Traits,Creativity,Self Esteem,Skill Development

The purposes of this research are, first, to make visible, examine, and illuminate preschool teachers' perception of what children enrolled in preschools learn and how they learn it; and second, to highlight and illuminate what abilities preschool teachers perceive that children can develop during their stay at preschools. As a theoretical framework, theories of entrepreneurship education and citizenship education are used. The research was conducted using a questionnaire sent out to thirteen local municipalities in the county of Norrbotten in the north of Sweden. The results showed a thoroughgoing positive response from the respondents to almost all of the statements presented in the questionnaire. The positive responses that the preschool teachers and other staff gave to the statements in the questionnaire can be an important platform for the development of active citizenship, although these positive responses still need to be critically analysed and further investigated. Based on the research results, it is argued that the relationship between entrepreneurship education and citizenship education is a close one and that it is possible for one to lend itself to the other and strengthen the development of individual´s skills for inclusion in society from very early ages.
Seamless Support: Technology Enhanced Learning in Open Distance Learning at NWU
Author: Esterhuizen, Hennie
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Open Universities,Distance Education,Feedback (Response),Foreign Countries,Teacher Qualifications,Trust (Psychology),Intervention,Social Change,Technology Integration,Electronic Learning,College Faculty,Faculty Development,Classification,Educational Planning,Educational Administration,Computer Literacy,Student Teachers

Frantic attempts of investing in technology to demonstrate willingness to educate for the knowledge society may result in failure to address the real requirements. This paper presents the main features of a framework for integrating Technology Enhanced Learning in Open Distance Learning at North-West University, South Africa. Support towards building trust to attempt using technology, exposure to technology and promoting accomplishment is presented as a focus in the framework. Large numbers of practising teachers improving their qualifications through distance learning are not yet using electronic learning technologies. To overcome the digital divide in developing contexts requires responsible planning, commitment and empowerment on the part of university management in conjunction with pre-emptive support in response to changing people-centred requirements through continuous feedback. The one-sided nature of top-down interventions on the part of the university contrasts with necessary unobtrusive pre-emptive support as a result of requirements identified through bottom-up feedback. The framework emerged from an adapted design-based research approach of design cycles to identify aspects to include in the framework on how to address a satisfactory attempt. Support to enable living and learning using technology is required to shift teacher-students and faculty with declared intentions to use technology to progress towards adoption.
Developing Political Activism Awareness: An Interview with Jack Trammell
Author: Shetron, Tamara Harper
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Activism,Political Attitudes,Disabilities,Access to Education,Equal Education,Higher Education,Advocacy

This article presents an interview with Jack Trammell, whose contributions in the field of education have encompassed a variety of areas with one common denominator: equal access to higher education for all. He serves as the director of Disability Support Services at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va, where he is also an assistant professor, teaching Disability Studies in the Sociology Department. Over the past decade, Trammell has become a leading experts in helping postsecondary educators develop political activism awareness, and in this interview, he provides in-depth knowledge on ways to encourage students to be politically active because the experiences that they are having are dictated by politically-driven processes.
Techtalk: Mobile Apps and College Mathematics
Author: Hoang, Theresa V.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Oriented Programs,Technology Uses in Education,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Mathematics Instruction,College Mathematics,Technology Integration,Teaching Methods

In this column, the authors discuss apps useful in developing mathematical reasoning. They place these into a theoretical framework, suggesting how they could be used in an instructional model such as the Algorithmic Instructional Technique (AIT) developed by Vasquez (2003). This model includes four stages: modeling, practice, transition, and independence. The instructional goal with AIT is to help students develop algorithms to approach different math situations.
Designing Effective Curricula with an Interactive Collaborative Curriculum Design Tool (CCDT)
Author: Khadimally, Seda
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Development,Curriculum Design,Cooperative Planning,English (Second Language),Adult Students,College Preparation,English for Academic Purposes,Language Skills,Technology Uses in Education,Computer Software,Constructivism (Learning),Vocabulary Development,Listening Skills,Speech Skills,Mastery Learning,Educational Technology,Comprehension

Guided by the principles of the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design (ID) model, this creative instructional product presents a learning/teaching approach that is fundamentally constructivist. For the purposes of designing effective instruction in an academic preparation course, a &quot;Collaborative Curriculum Design Tool&quot; (CCDT) was chosen as the major educational technology tool. The target audience includes adult English as a second language (ESL) students preparing for undergraduate and/or graduate schools in the U.S. Based on this specific learner group in this academic preparation course, the primary learning objective of this design is to help students improve their academic English skills in various domains. Technological tools selected to achieve this learning goal consist of those that promote the development of each competency in the language. There are numerous software programs employed to support students' vocabulary, reading, and writing skills development, in addition to assisting with their improvement in listening and speaing fluency.
Identification of Difficulties in the Consolidation of Research Processes at a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study
Author: Arias, Alejandro Valencia
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Universities,Research,Student College Relationship,College Faculty,Mixed Methods Research,Research Methodology,Expectation,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Research Skills,Age Differences,Questionnaires,Interviews

Research is one of the three institutional basic functions of the University, and as such, universities that do not consolidate their research processes do not present a good projection in the future. As a multilevel organization, the University must create and strengthen guidelines that transform it into a strategic actor in competitive markets, which makes research a tool to meet the strategic objectives of funding and academic excellence. In Latin America, it is a priority to develop in university students and professors the necessary abilities to enhance research skills. In this exploratory research, a mixed approach in order to investigate the expectations and perceptions of the academic community at Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios-Sectional Bello (UNIMINUTO) with respect to the consolidation of research processes in the institution was applied. Findings prove that the most important situation to evaluate regarding the developed investigative processes in UNIMINUTO is the role being played by the outreach activity of the Research System within the institution, as there is a general lack of students' knowledge in this regard. Similarly, it was found that professors are familiar with research in their areas but unfamiliar, to some extent, with what happens in terms of research in other fields within the same institution.
Developing a Teaching Model Using an Online Collaboration Approach for a Digital Technique Practical Work
Author: Muchlas
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Models,Delphi Technique,Electronic Learning,Multimedia Instruction,Engineering,Engineering Education,Instructional Design,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Computer Mediated Communication,Teaching Methods,Cooperative Learning,Pretests Posttests

This research is aimed to produce a teaching model and its supporting instruments using a collaboration approach for a digital technique practical work attended by higher education students. The model is found to be flexible and relatively low cost. Through this research, feasibility and learning impact of the model will be determined. The model has been tested by some experts of learning multimedia, digital engineering, e-learning and instructional design, and analyzed using a Delphi technique. The model was also tested by 10 instructors and 25 students of the Electrical Engineering Department. The perception of the subjects was then analyzed using a percentage method. The determination of learning impact was done using a different average score. From the results obtained, the developed model: (1) could be implemented with more flexible and low cost to support the practical work in higher education; (2) has a positive impact on the learning, i.e. it can improve significant students' learning achievement; and (3) shows good perception from the subjects.
Students' Perception about Online Interaction, Access and Publishing Content for Academic Use
Author: Torres-Gastelú, Carlos Arturo
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Interaction,Secondary School Students,Student Surveys,Technology Uses in Education,Mass Media Use,Access to Computers,Access to Information,Electronic Publishing,Educational Practices,Statistical Analysis,Gender Differences,Competence,Media Literacy,Computer Mediated Communication,Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning

In this document we show preliminary results of students' perception about their level of ICT competencies in public secondary schools in Veracruz, Mexico. It was a quantitative study using a survey applied to 979 students from two schools. Survey was composed of 72 items. Preliminary results indicate a low level of ICT use in the students of secondary schools in the city of Veracruz related with online interactions, access and publishing content for academic use.
Academic Progress Depending on the Skills and Qualities of Learning in Students of a Business School
Author: de Jesús, Araiza Vázquez María
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Learning Centers (Classroom),Rating Scales,Questionnaires,Cognitive Style,Coding,Study Skills,Higher Education,Measures (Individuals),Predictor Variables,Statistical Analysis,Learning Strategies

This research was to establish the relationship between qualities of learning; learning skills and academic performance in undergraduate students. 310 undergraduates participated in this research of which 72% are female and 28% male. All responded Scale Learning Strategies of Roman and Gallego (1994) and Questionnaire Learning Styles of Honey-Alonso (Alonso, Gallego and Honey, 1995), and the management system learning was used to establish the academic performance, from the accumulated average of each participant. The results indicate that there is no single way of preferred learning, as most participants rated high in two or more attributes. As for learning skills it was identified that 42.6% use coding strategies. In addition, no significant correlation between the variables analyzed was found. This information demonstrates it is necessary to teach techniques of study to the students, since it seems to be the best route to certify that his learning is the most successful.
Research and Trends in the Studies of Homeschooling Practices: A Review on Selected Journals
Author: Jamaludin, Khairul Azhar
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Journal Articles,Home Schooling,Educational Practices,Educational Research,Educational Trends,Literature Reviews,Research Design,Participant Characteristics,Evaluation Methods,Research Methodology,Research Needs,Program Evaluation,Program Effectiveness,Instructional Effectiveness,Relevance (Education),Incidence,Content Analysis,Data Collection,Meta Analysis

The practice of homeschooling still receives contrasting responses on its relevancy and effectiveness. The current study is aimed to map the trends in the selected eleven studies from various educational journals. The analysis focuses on mapping the trends on: a) research settings, b) target sample, c) method or instrument used, d) common focus or issues covered, and e) pattern in the findings of all selected studies. It is found that majority of the current studies were more focusing in evaluating the effectiveness and relevancy of homeschooling as an alternative to traditional schooling, especially on the area of effective learning experiences and healthy social development. Despite the strengths of homeschooling practice, this paper has also discovered the discrepancies in the findings of the current studies and provided recommendations for an effective homeschooling practice.
Assessing ELT Pre-Service Teachers via Web 2.0 Tools: Perceptions toward Traditional, Online and Alternative Assessment
Author: Cirit, Nazli Ceren
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Web 2.0 Technologies,Teacher Evaluation,English (Second Language),Grouping (Instructional Purposes),State Universities,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Alternative Assessment,Student Attitudes,Attitude Change,Measures (Individuals),Student Surveys

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of the ELT pre-service teachers toward the traditional, alternative, and online assessment methods and examine whether the participants' attitudes change toward the types of assessment after the tasks via Web 2.0 tools are implemented. In the light of these aims, the study was conducted with 40 second grade ELT pre-service teachers at a state university in the fall semester of 2013-2014 academic year. The study was conducted in a fourteen week period in which 6 different tasks with 7 different Web 2.0 tools were implemented. The data for this study were collected through pre-survey before the implementation, reflection papers during the implementation, and post-survey and semi structured in-depth interviews after the implementation of the tasks. The findings of the study indicated that the perceptions of the participants toward the alternative assessment via web 2.0 tools were positive before the tasks were implemented and it got more positive after the task implementation process. In general, the participants preferred alternative assessment to online or traditional assessment since they believed alternative assessment is motivating, enhances learning, provides continuous assessment of student progress, increases interaction, gives more detailed and practical feedback, and improves critical thinking skills. The results of both qualitative and quantitative data supported each other.
Design on the MUVE: Synergizing Online Design Education with Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVE)
Author: Sakalli, Isinsu
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Online Courses,Technology Uses in Education,Cooperation,Context Effect,Participative Decision Making,Computer Assisted Design,Physical Environment,Simulated Environment,Information Technology,Computer Simulation,College Students,Literature Reviews

The world is becoming increasingly virtual. Since the invention of the World Wide Web, information and human interaction has been transferring to the web at a rapid rate. Education is one of the many institutions that is taking advantage of accessing large numbers of people globally through computers. While this can be a simpler task for disciplines focusing on lecture-based learning, it has been a challenge for the field of design. Transferring its studio-based education structure, where students draw, build, collaborate, test and iterate their work, requires using technologies outside of the common ones in information-based disciplines. This literature review analyses the current tools used in online design education and an alternative technology, called multi-user virtual environments (MUVE). Addressing MUVE's technological features, limitations and use in education, this paper proposes that a synergy between MUVE and online design education would be mutually beneficial.
Examination on ICT Integration into Special Education Schools for Developing Countries
Author: Aksal, Fahriye Altinay
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Special Education,Developing Nations,Assistive Technology,Technology Integration,Special Needs Students,Interviews,Content Analysis,Educational Policy,Qualitative Research,Accessibility (for Disabled),Foreign Countries,Case Studies

Information, communication and technology (ICT) is a bridge in fostering learning who have special needs in education. It becomes a medium of connecting their way of lives and their socialization within education life. Integration of ICT plays a great role in special education. Most of the developing countries pay attention to ICT practices in their education reports in order to provide equality in education and make all citizens active and digital cabaple. In reports, education context, ICT policy, ICT in curriculum and teacher education, ICT and digital resources were higlighted. Some of the reports of developing countries did not set special education needs, learners and ICT support for their learning. Although they pay attention to learners who have special needs, there is an intensified need to make comprehensive analysis of ICT integration into special education schools. This research study aims to analyze ICT integration and facilities in special education schools in North Cyprus in order to set ICT policy in education. Documentary analysis and interviews were conducted to gain reflections and tendencies about ICT integration in special education. This research study shows adaptabilty of developing country to European ICT policy and furthermore the research provides comparison between context capacity with other counties in terms of a situational analysis.
Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of ICT Integration in Teacher Education in Turkey
Author: Aslan, Aydin
Date: 2015-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Student Teacher Attitudes,Technology Integration,Teaching Experience,Educational Practices,Qualitative Research,Student Surveys,Interviews,Teacher Competencies,Performance Factors,Questionnaires,Technical Support,Integrated Curriculum,Technological Literacy,Technology Education,Influence of Technology,Barriers,Foreign Countries

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in teacher education and teaching practices of teachers is a complicated and challenging issue. As far as pre-service teachers are concerned, this becomes critical because they need to be equipped with the competencies for their future teaching practices. The objective of this study is to identify pre-service teachers' perceptions of ICT integration in teacher education and its association with their teaching practices. A stratified two-stage probability sampling design was used. Firstly, three Turkish state universities with the highest and lowest number of the pre-service teachers were chosen. Secondly, pre-service teachers from the subject domains of Turkish language, social sciences, elementary education mathematics and science were selected. A qualitative method was used in this study. Data were collected from 782 pre-service teachers from open ended questions in a survey and interviews were conducted with 15 participants. Qualitative data were analyzed with thematic coding. The results identified the specific conditions of ICT integration in teacher education and pre-service teachers' perceptions of ICT integration and the associations with their teaching practices.