ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Student Retention in an Era of Globalization: A Case Study of IGNOU Regional Centre, Mumbai
Author: Rajesh, M.
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Global Approach,Program Effectiveness,School Holding Power,Case Studies,Regional Programs,Regional Schools,Academic Persistence,Foreign Countries,Academic Support Services,Institutional Characteristics,Higher Education,Administrator Effectiveness,Counseling Effectiveness,Teacher Effectiveness,Feedback (Response),Educational Facilities,Delivery Systems

Student Retention is a function of a number of factors, the most important among them being--the academic response mechanism of an institution, effectiveness in handling administrative queries, counseling at learner support centres, effectiveness in handling practical session and so on. The current paper is an attempt to study the effectiveness of student support services in an era of globalization in distance education institutions, with special reference to IGNOU Regional Centre, Mumbai. It is strongly felt that the results of this study will have a strong bearing on the way support services at conducted at Distance Education institutions. Mathematical complexity has been purposively avoided to make the contents of this paper intelligible to a wider audience. (Contains 10 tables and 3 charts.)
A New TV Practice in Distance Education in Turkey
Author: Kucukcan, Ufuk
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Conferences (Gatherings),Strategic Planning,Educational Development,Program Development,Lifelong Learning,International Education,Instructional Design,Computer Assisted Instruction,College Instruction,Student Characteristics,Educational Policy,Statistical Analysis,Educational Television,Telecourses,Open Universities,Access to Education,Educational Planning,Adult Education

Anadolu University, which has been developing constantly since it was established, has determined a new road map considering the mission and vision developed in the search conference for the purpose of AOS &quot;2020 Future design&quot; (17-19 April 2010). In accordance with the outcomes of this study, the following question was one of the questions addressed to the participants in this conference for their answers, &quot;how should an ideal education channel be in AOS?&quot; as TV channels are considered as most basic components of such systems. This paper attempts to reveal possible answers to that question and also to come up with answers to what stages there should be in such process considering the &quot;strategic plan,&quot; which is one of the outcomes of this search conference. (Contains 8 tables.)
Students' Behaviour in Decision Making Process to Attend Distance Learning Programs at Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
Author: Maria, Maya
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Prior Learning,Foreign Countries,Decision Making,Student Behavior,Structural Equation Models,Hypothesis Testing,Intention,Student Needs,Behavior Theories,Consumer Economics,Theory of Mind,Measures (Individuals)

The purpose of the research was to analyse students' behaviour in choosing a distance learning program at Universitas Terbuka (UT), Indonesia, using the theory of planned behaviour model developed by Fishbein and Ajzen (1975). The respondents of the research were 102 students from 3 Regional Offices of Jakarta, Malang and Kupang, representing different area and size. The structural equation model was used to test models and hypotheses in the study. The findings of the study show significant influence of subjective norm on the students' intentional behaviour to choose distance learning programs. Another important finding of this research is that behavioural norms significantly influence the students' decision making behaviour in choosing distance learning programs. Findings of this study improve understanding of how distance students make decision in choosing distance learning programs and provide information to distance education institutions on how to best meet the needs and improve services to distance students. It also helps distance education institutions encourage the development of learning communities that can enhance social marketing of distance education programs. (Contains 2 figures and 3 tables.)
The IT Gender Gap: Experience, Motivation and Differences in Undergraduate Studies of Computer Science
Author: Mirjana, Ivanovic
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Computer Science,Gender Issues,Gender Differences,Females,Males,Undergraduate Students,Satisfaction,Disproportionate Representation,Academic Achievement,Self Concept,Computer Science Education,Information Technology,College Environment,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Sex Stereotypes

This paper reports on progress and conclusions of two-year research of gender issues in studying computer science at Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad. Using statistics on data gathered by a survey, the work presented here focused on identifying, understanding, and correlating both female and male students' performance, professional motivation, ambition, confidence level and attitudes towards differences, learning quality and nature of the field. Results show agreement with theoretical predictions and significant improvement over previous efforts; providing profound implications for future studies of gender-sensitive IT education in the region and beyond. (Contains 11 tables.)
Synchronic Distance Education from the Perspective of a Handicapped Person
Author: Karal, Hasan
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Qualitative Research,Physical Disabilities,Distance Education,Synchronous Communication,Accessibility (for Disabled),Phenomenology,Semi Structured Interviews,Assistive Technology,Student Attitudes,Participant Satisfaction,Teaching Methods,Intermode Differences,Foreign Countries,Aptitude Treatment Interaction,Instructional Effectiveness,Delivery Systems

Nowadays knowledge and communication technologies are developing rapidly and changing people's lives. With the help of the developing technologies, people can access knowledge independent of time and place and distance education technologies offer handicapped students a range of opportunities in order that they may access a better level of education. By defining perceptions related to the distance education of a physically handicapped student engaged in a program of synchrony distance education at Karadeniz Technical University to throw a fresh light on this topic. Due to the nature of the research problem, phenomenology, one of qualitative research patterns, was used in this study which has a qualitative character. In this study, because it was intended to present a handicapped person's thoughts related to distance education, semi-structured interview, one of qualitative data collection techniques was thought to be the most appropriate data collection instrument. The sampling of the research included the handicapped student receiving courses by synchrony distance education in Karadeniz Technical University, two friends of the student following the same course and the assistant in the course environment. The interviews were recorded with a video camera, a transcript of each of the interviews was prepared and the data was analyzed scientifically. In the light of the research findings, it was decided that the synchrony distance education environment helped handicapped person feel more secure and relaxed and for his handicap not to be noticed by others. In addition, without the lecturers' feeling of compassion, it presented handicapped student with an opportunity to prove himself. Also, because the courses classes were recorded in this environment, students could review the content of the class in their own time and this process could be repeated, thus the students could learn at their own speed. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
The Effects of Distance Education Materials on the Traditional Accounting Course
Author: Bozok, Mehmet Sinan
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Accounting,Instructional Materials,Instructional Material Evaluation,Achievement Gains,Instructional Effectiveness,Program Effectiveness,Electronic Publishing,Electronic Libraries,Blended Learning,Conventional Instruction,Business Administration Education,Intermode Differences,Foreign Countries

In this study, under the assumption of the distance education materials used in a traditional accounting course as supporting tools, the effect on the student success is investigated. Results show us positive effect on the student success according to the grades. It is not only beneficial to the students but also to the instructors. (Contains 1 footnote.)
Globalization, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Open/Distance Learning in Nigeria: Trends, Issues and Solution
Author: Olusola, Akande Joshua
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Global Approach,Information Technology,Foreign Countries,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Performance Factors,Change Strategies,Educational Technology,Open Education,Technology Uses in Education,Access to Education,Use Studies,Educational History,Educational Development,Educational Change

The main thrust of this paper is to discuss the development of open and distance education in Nigeria and the major manifestations of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education in open and distance learning. This study further discusses the importance and use of ICTs in open and distance learning in making education accessible to a larger population of students. From that vantage point this paper reviews the phenomenon of ICTs in open and distance learning in developing countries such as Nigeria. The paper identifies a number of issues that impede the effective optimization of ICTs in open and distance learning in developing countries. Prominent among the issues highlighted are poverty, intermittent supply of electricity and language barrier. The paper argues that these problems are to be tackled if the objective of enhancing the potentials of ICTs in open and distance learning in developing countries were to be achieved. On that note the current paper makes some humble suggestions on how to curtail the problems. The study employed descriptive method. An intact class of students that registered for the Bachelor of Education distance learning programme of the Faculty of Education of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife formed the samples used for the study. This was done to collect information on the factors affecting usage of ICT. The result shows that lack of skills rank highest (46.1%), following this is non availability of ICT at home (18.8%), costs (11.3%) and non familiarity with ICT (10.6%). (Contains 3 tables.)
Student Experience in Blog Use for Supplementary Purposes in Courses
Author: Kurt, Adile Askim
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Sites,Qualitative Research,Electronic Publishing,Interviews,Foreign Countries,Student Experience,Supplementary Education,Web 2.0 Technologies,Student Attitudes,Semi Structured Interviews,Undergraduate Students,Predictor Variables,Gender Differences,Technology Uses in Education,Academic Achievement,Time Factors (Learning),Time on Task,Student Interests,Student Educational Objectives,Socialization,Access to Education,Information Sources

The purpose of this study is to determine the views of students about blog use for supplementary purposes in courses. Survey research method was applied for the quantitative dimension of the study, and the semi-structured interview technique was used for the qualitative dimension. Regarding the quantitative dimension of the study, the participants were 68 undergraduates at a university in Turkey; as for the qualitative dimension, the participants were nine students from the same group. The research results revealed that the students' interest in courses, the duration of their preparation for exams, and their socialization did not differ with respect to the variables such as their gender and the availability of the Internet connection. On the other hand, the results demonstrated that there was a significant difference in favour of female students in terms of the variable of achievement. Also, in the study, it was revealed that the students who had frequently followed the course blog and their personal blogs had higher levels of achievement and interest in the course. (Contains 2 figures and 9 tables.)
Pre-Service Teachers' Training in Information Communication and Technology for the ESL Classrooms in Malaysia
Author: Yuen Fook, Chan
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English Instruction,Teaching Methods,Classroom Environment,Classroom Techniques,Student Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Competencies,Technology Integration,English (Second Language),Practicums,Questionnaires,Information Technology,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Technological Literacy,Technology Education,Teacher Competency Testing,Preservice Teachers,Program Effectiveness,Teacher Effectiveness,Educational Indicators,Preservice Teacher Education

Today there is sufficient evidence that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT henceforth) has a significant influence on the teaching and learning process that takes places in the classroom. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the ESL pre-service teachers' attitudes, competency and preparation in integrating ICT in their teaching and learning activities. The study employed a quantitative survey method and involved a total of 70 pre-service Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) teachers in the Faculty of Education from a public university in Malaysia. These pre-service teachers, who had undergone 12 weeks of practicum teaching in secondary schools, were given a set of questionnaire and the data gathered from the questionnaires were statistically analyzed. The results indicated that the pre-service teachers do possess positive attitudes, moderate level of competency and are adequately prepared in integrating ICT in the classroom. The study also highlighted that the lack of facilities and technical malfunction in schools as the biggest obstacle for the pre-service teachers in their efforts to integrate ICT in the classroom. These result suggested that teachers must be well prepared for ICT use in the classroom. Therefore continuous training and ICT courses should be seen as solution in assisting teachers strengthen their ICT skills and in encouraging them to keep up to date with newer technologies.
Best Practices in Online Education: Online Instructors, Courses, and Administrators
Author: Baghdadi, Ziad D.
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Online Courses,Distance Education,Best Practices,Administrator Role,Teacher Role,Course Content,Curriculum Development,Educational Principles,Instructional Design,College Instruction,College Faculty,Guidelines

Learning and teaching online imposes certain challenges on both students and teachers. Teachers should be prepared to meet special requirements of teaching online. Teachers play an important role in teaching. Roles of teachers increase with introducing the online learning, contrary to an early assumption perceived with the invention of the Internet. Designing and developing online courses need collaboration of several people with a variety of interests and expertise, including administrators, teachers, designers, and technical specialists. Each course within the curriculum should be well-designed and fit well within the curriculum. The curriculum in turn should reflect the current state of the discipline, enabling the learners to develop appropriate proficiency and mastery within the specific discipline. This paper describes the roles of teachers and administrators in online learning, and discusses the rules of best practices for both.
Users' Behavior towards Ubiquitous M-Learning
Author: Suki, Norazah Mohd
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Internet,Adoption (Ideas),Intention,Hypothesis Testing,Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Uses in Education,Technology Integration,Educational Technology,College Instruction,College Students,Student Attitudes,Predictor Variables,Questionnaires,Handheld Devices,Use Studies,Usability,Correlation,Student Characteristics,Developing Nations

Mobile technologies have enabled a new way of communicating, for whom mobile communications are part of normal daily interaction. This paper explores the proposed and verified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that can be employed to explain the acceptance of Mobile Learning (M-learning), an activity in which users access learning material with their mobile device. 100 students from private and government higher learning institutions around Klang Valley area were selected as the sample for this study. There are five major variables in the study but only two of the variables were supported. Malaysian mobile phone users' intention to positively accept the use of M-learning is due to encouraging factors such as perceived mobility value and perceived usefulness of the Mobile Learning. This study is beneficial for leaning institutions which desire to use M-learning. (Contains 1 figure and 4 tables.)
The Use of Mobile Technologies in Multimedia-Supported Learning Environments
Author: Duygu Eristi, Suzan
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Video Technology,Feedback (Response),Undergraduate Students,Elective Courses,Opinions,Online Courses,Course Content,Negative Attitudes,Computer Science Education,Computer Mediated Communication,Instructional Design,Distance Education,Web Based Instruction,Handheld Devices,Educational Technology,Instructional Effectiveness,College Instruction,Student Attitudes,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Use Studies,Usability,Multimedia Materials,Courseware

The aim of the study is to reveal the students' opinions about the use of PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) in learning environment within the context of multimedia based applications. Through purposeful sampling, 17 undergraduate students attending the elective course of BTO 323 Character Design in Computer Environment in the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology at Anadolu University were involved in the study. Additionally, the present study was conducted in two phases; in the first phase, within the scope of the course, an interactive Learning content including the subject of &quot;Interactive Multimedia Design&quot; was prepared and installed on PDAs. Then, the PDAs installed with these prepared contents were distributed to the students, and two-hour training on how to use the PDAs was given to the students. In the second phase of the study, a three-week application regarding students' following the course content via PDAs was conducted. Throughout the application, the students communicated with the instructor for extracurricular feedback by means of PDAs. After the application, semi-structured interviews were held with the students regarding the course application performed via PDAs and its effectiveness. The interview data collected were examined with descriptive analysis. The results demonstrated that most of the students explained the hardware inadequacies in the use of multimedia environment facilities via PDAs such as visual images, videos, animation particularly in learning content. Besides this, for the interactive dimension and communication, the students mentioned negativities particularly regarding file sharing. Consequently, it was concluded that the students had negative opinions about the presentation of multimedia-supported Learning content via PDAs. (Contains 1 table and 1 picture.)
Survey of Barriers Affecting the Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Distance Learners: A Case Study of Nigeria
Author: Ofulue, Christine I.
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Literacy,Distance Education,Barriers,Printed Materials,Educational Development,Program Implementation,Comparative Education,International Education,Open Universities,Schools of Education,Developing Nations,Information Technology,Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Uses in Education,Handheld Devices,Technology Integration,Educational Technology,College Instruction,College Students,Student Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Educational Policy,Student Surveys,Correspondence Study,Educational Radio,Educational Television,Access to Education,Access to Computers,Disadvantaged,Technology Planning,Telecommunications,Videoconferencing,Internet

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to bridge the communication gap between teacher and learner has been identified as a major characteristic of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). In many developing counties, including Nigeria, several barriers prevent OD learners from maximising the potentials of ICTs to enhance their learning. This study seeks to identify these barriers and consequently, strategies to overcome them within the Nigerian context. Subjects of the research are OD learners in three selected distance learning institutions in Nigeria. Responses from administered questionnaires and interviews constitute the data, which were analysed using appropriate statistical instruments. The findings of this study which form part of an ongoing regional research on the use of ICTs by distance learners, show that: (1) much of ODL instructional delivery is still primarily print based; (2) there is some significant progress has been made especially with regard to encouraging the use of some non traditional ICTs through ODL; and (3) although Nigeria has embarked on implementing computer literacy at all levels, the issue of affordability, bandwidth, and infrastructural facilities like constant electricity remain barriers. However, the data that most can afford mobile phones thus providing a unique opportunity to maximize them as support tools for learning. (Contains 10 tables.)
Re-Searching Secondary Teacher Trainees in Distance Education and Face-to-Face Mode: Study of Their Background Variables, Personal Characteristics and Academic Performance
Author: Garg, Mamta
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Study Habits,Distance Education,Academic Achievement,Learning Motivation,Personality,Course Content,Preservice Teacher Education,Secondary School Teachers,Conventional Instruction,Predictor Variables,Investigations,Teacher Characteristics,Preferences,Intermode Differences,Achievement Need,Cognitive Style,Student Teacher Attitudes,Socioeconomic Status,Work Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The present investigation was conducted to describe and compare the background variables, personal characteristics and academic performance of secondary teacher trainees in distance education and face-to-face mode. The results indicated that teacher trainees in distance education differed from their counterparts in age, marital status, sex and socio-economic status. Distance trainees outperformed the on-campus trainees on their preference for left-hemispheric styles of learning and thinking, budgeting time, learning motivation, overall study habits, academic motivation, attitude towards education, work methods, interpersonal relations, and on their perception about relevance of course content of theory papers in B.Ed., but on-campus trainees outperformed distance trainees on preference for right-hemispheric learning styles, need for achievement, motivation for sports, attitude towards teaching profession, child-centered practices, teachers, overall attitude towards teaching along with their perception for development of teaching skills and attitude, personality development during B.Ed. course. In academic performance distance trainees lag behind the on-campus trainee in their marks in theory papers, skills in teaching and in aggregate. (Contains 13 tables.)