ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Designing a Transmedia Educational Process in Non-Formal Education: Considerations from Families, Children, Adolescents, and Practitioners
Author: Erta-Majó, Arnau
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Story Telling,Nonformal Education,Instructional Design,Adolescents,Children,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Video Games,Handheld Devices,Educational Technology,Media Literacy,Facilitators (Individuals)

Transmedia storytelling has the potential to be an effective approach for non-formal education. Previous research has suggested that there may be a reciprocal relationship between transmedia storytelling and the characteristics of non-formal learners. However, there is limited literature on how to structure and design educational processes using this approach in nonformal settings, and even less literature that integrates the perspectives of stakeholders on the necessary components for instructional design. To address this gap, a qualitative analysis of multiformat focus groups was conducted to describe the necessary items to be considered when developing transmedia educational process (TEP) in non-formal educational proposals when these are designed to families, children, and/or adolescents. Based on the findings, seven important levels were identified for instructional designing of TEPs: level of intentions (1), level of facilitators' indications (2), level of participants' needs (3), level of narrative integrations (4), level of elaboration and production (5), level of means and technological/physical support (6), and level of sharing willingness (7). The study discusses the importance to consider multiple perspectives, including those of facilitators, children and adolescents, and parents, when designing TEPs. Additionally, it is important to use a variety of media platforms, formats, and channels to engage diverse and heterogeneous groups of participants in non-formal educational settings. Further research could focus on developing and validating tools and strategies to guide instructional design in these types of educational processes.
Evaluating the Classroom Interactions and Knowing the Implications for Students&apos; Reading Abilities
Author: Santaria, Rustan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Interaction,Reading Skills,Elementary School Students,Reading Instruction,Teacher Role,Teaching Methods,Interpersonal Relationship

The researcher adapted the Flanders Interaction Analysis Categories (FIAC) as a tool to observe a series of reading learning in the lower grades with the aim of evaluating the classroom interactions and knowing the implications for students' reading abilities in Public Elementary School (SDN) 012 Langkanae, Palopo City. Using a qualitative research method with descriptive techniques, the data was collected through observation and analyzed interactively in three main stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the research proved that the interaction created in reading learning in the lower grades at Public Elementary School (SDN) 012 Langkanae, Palopo City was multi-directional and teacher-centered. Teacher-centered interaction means that the teacher has the most power in learning in the classroom but is not dictatorial and students are the object. The classroom interaction used by the teacher in learning to read in the low grade has good or positive implications for students' reading skills. So, the pattern of multi-directional interaction that is centered on the teacher and the characteristics of teacher learning that is fun and always provides opportunities for students to express ideas or initiatives can improve the reading ability of low grade students in elementary schools.
Indonesian-Based Pluricultural Competence in BIPA Teachers&apos; Perspective
Author: Asteria, P. V.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Indonesian,Language Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Certification,Teaching Experience,Language Proficiency,Multicultural Education,Learning Activities,Cultural Awareness,Program Descriptions,Second Language Learning,Ethics,Cultural Differences,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Students,Foreign Countries

This study described the BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur Asing) teachers' readiness to develop the Indonesian pluricultural competence among students. BIPA is a language program designed for non-native speakers of Indonesian who wish to learn the Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) for both written and spoken purposes. The study used a qualitative approach, and data was collected from ten BIPA teachers through in-depth interviews. The important characteristics of the sample included minimum 5 years teaching experience and participation in BIPA teacher certification. Secondary data was collected through the documented archives of BIPA learning devices. The results showed that pluricultural competence was not yet known nor fully understood by BIPA teachers, and BIPA learning activities were used only as part of cultural insight in general. Additionally, pluricultural learning was carried out without being based on cultural awareness and knowledge of pluricultural competence. It was based only on the need to teach the material &quot;ethics&quot; or meet the needs of BIPA student adaptation or the need to avoid the possibility of conflict due to cultural differences in a BIPA class. The study reported that pluricultural competence has not been considered as a competence by BIPA teachers, but only knowledge or repertoire related to Indonesian culture.
Impact of Arabic Language Proficiency (ALP) on Expatriate Adjustment and Job Performance in Saudi Arabia: Role of Personal and Environmental Factors
Author: Bhatti, Muhammad Awais
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Arabic,Language Proficiency,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Foreign Nationals,Job Performance,Second Language Learning,Work Environment,Barriers,Job Training,Adjustment (to Environment),Employees,Individual Characteristics

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between Arabic Language Proficiency (ALP) and expatriate adjustment (EA), and job performance (JP) in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the moderating role of personal and environmental factors is investigated. This investigation employs a mixed-methods research design. The intended audience is the personnel of Saudi Arabia's Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). A survey was conducted for quantitative data, while interviews were used for qualitative data. CFA and SEM were used for quantitative data analysis, while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data analysis. The results of this study indicate that Arabic language proficiency significantly affects job performance and expatriate adaptation. It was also discovered that several personal and environmental factors contribute to the impact, including language barriers, the workplace environment, training, and support. This study is novel because it examines the effects of ALP on EA and JP in Saudi Arabia, in addition to personal and environmental factors; no prior study of this nature has been conducted in Saudi Arabia. The study is limited to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs); thus, its generalizability is restricted. The study is significant for Saudi Arabia's Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) because it emphasizes the significance of training and support, which would aid in adapting foreign employees, and enhancing their job performance.
The COVID-19 Vaccine on Facebook: A Study of Emotions Expressed by the Brazilian Public
Author: Fernandes-de-Oliveira, Geilson
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Media,Public Opinion,Psychological Patterns,Self Expression,COVID-19,Pandemics,Immunization Programs,Written Language

Vaccines are an essential public health resource for disease containment and reduction of associated mortality rates. With the emergence of COVID-19, public debates on the themes of vaccines and vaccination processes became important topics on diverse media and social networking platforms. In this article, our objective was to identify and reflect on the emotions evoked in the Brazilian public with respect to the COVID-19 vaccine during 2020 and 2021 on Facebook. To achieve this, we used the Crowdtangle graphical interface to extract complete copies of posts made by public Facebook profiles during this timeframe, from which a random sample of 1,067 posts was selected for analysis. Identification of emotions was performed using the Human-Machine Interaction Network on Emotion (HUMAINE) descriptors as a baseline reference. Emotions were then grouped into categories following Core Affect Model guidelines. Data analysis and interpretation indicated a prevalence of positive emotions such as trust, interest, and hope directed toward vaccines in the Brazilian domestic scenario. Negative emotions such as worry and disapproval were also expressed, albeit in reference to contextual issues (for example, the spread of COVID-19, delays in vaccine access, and the emergence of new variants) and public figures, such as the President of Brazil.
Social-Cultural Quantum Optics at a Predominantly White University: Refusing, Rebuffing, and Undoing Racism through Collective Experiential Observation
Author: Sweet, Elizabeth L.
Date: 2022-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Racism,Predominantly White Institutions,Social Justice,Inclusion,Higher Education,Universities,Art Expression,Exhibits,College Environment,Activism,College Students,Cultural Awareness,Administrator Role,Diversity (Faculty),Student Diversity,African Americans,Museums

Racism is commonly defined as prejudice plus power, but in some contexts it can be practiced as a lack of diversity, equity and inclusion. These issues have been at the forefront of popular culture and academic research for some time now, but one could argue, interest has exploded in the U.S. consciousness since May of 2020 and the video recording of the extra-judicial killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, mirroring that of Philando Castile four years earlier in the same city. In this paper we document the ways diversity, equity and inclusion are perceived, and how those perceptions render racism (un)visible. Within this context, we introduce a framework we are calling social-cultural quantum optics (SQO). With data from two large diversity symposia at a university on the east coast that is more diverse than many coupled with our experiences at three art exhibits, we begin to construct a path unlocking small scale, quantum, determinants of racism. We argue that understanding SQO can undo its links to racism on everyday life in cities and communities where universities are located, while at the same time urging the use &quot;collective experiential observation&quot; of artistic expression to aid in data analysis. [Note: The page range (68-91) shown on the PDF citation is incorrect. The correct page range is 68-90.]
Cyber Terror Threats against Nuclear Power Plants
Author: Kuru, Hüseyin
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Terrorism,Information Technology,Facilities,Nuclear Energy,Computer Security,Internet

After the Cold War period, with the restructuring of the world, globalization, the revolution in information technology and the reconstruction of capitalism have created a new type of society, the &quot;network society&quot;. The dependence of countries on information technologies, especially the internet, has increased day by day, and it has become almost impossible for individuals, state institutions and private companies to continue their activities independently of cyberspace, which is described as the fifth operational area. This situation has made it a critical priority to ensure the physical and cyber security of nuclear power plants, which carry the energy burden of the societies and at the same time pose great security risks. In this period, states, state-sponsored and radical terrorist groups that wanted to close the power deficit against military and economically strong states, started to develop asymmetric methods of struggle. In the end new threat vectors such as cyber terrorism have emerged and states that have moved many institutions and services to cyberspace have become more vulnerable to malicious attacks and terrorist activities. In this study, the concept of terrorism and cyber terrorism have been examined and focused on the SCADA systems of nuclear power plants and in the last section cyber security of these systems have been evaluated. This Implementation of this model aims to simplify the process for all organizations in the Nuclear Sector--regardless of their size, cybersecurity risk, or current level of cybersecurity sophistication--to apply the principles and best practices of risk management. Ultimately, the framework and this implementation model are focused on helping individual organizations reduce and better manage their cybersecurity risks, contributing to a more secure and resilient sector overall. The main goal in this work is to improve SCADA system vulnarabilities, show terror groups abilities and present suggestions to safeguard nuclear plants.
Examination of Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Experiences in Teaching Practice with Distance Education
Author: Demir, Fehmi
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Barriers,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Distance Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Classroom Techniques

The COVID-19 epidemic, which affects the functioning of institutions in almost every field, has also affected pre-service teacher education. In this process, unlike the traditional practice, pre-service teachers carried out the teaching practice with emergency distance education. However, since the application was sudden, urgent and new, it could not be adequately evaluated. In this research, it is aimed to examine the pre-service teachers' experiences of teaching practice with distance education in the COVID-19 process. The research was designed as a case study. Research data were obtained by semi-structured interview and observation forms. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive, and content analysis methods. The participants of the study are seven primary school pre-service teachers selected according to the typical case sampling technique and two primary school practice teachers who guide these candidates in the 2021 academic year. According to the results of the research, pre-service teachers teach according to their own possibilities and adapt to the process in teaching practice. However, they faced some problems such as the late delivery of the course topics to be taught, the lack of computers, and not knowing the level of the students in preparation, classroom management, teaching process and using technology. It is expected that future applications will be more effective if pre-service teachers receive training on distance education, are supported with distance education tools, and their infrastructure problems are resolved.
The Credibility of Newscasts in Public Service Media in Spain
Author: Soengas-Pérez, Xosé
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Credibility,News Reporting,Public Service,Communications,Trust (Psychology),Television,Programming (Broadcast),Audience Awareness,Foreign Countries,Social Attitudes,Journalism

The audiences of generalist television's newscasts reflect that the viewers' interests and loyalties are constantly changing. Research shows that several elements influence the success of programs and formats, but in this paper, we draw attention to the factors that determine the credibility of newscasts. We also want to know how pluralism is safeguarded in newscasts, as we consider that credibility and pluralism are two intertwined values that influence one another. As credibility is a subjective value, it is required to find new information criteria that is suitable and of the utmost rigor. The main aim is to delve into whether there is a consensus on the basic parameters for the definition, identification, and assessment of credibility of nationwide public service media in Spain. Moreover, we are also interested in whether audience figures can be used to determine the degree of trust of newscasts. The analysis brings forward the observations of researchers, scholars and media professionals that offer a vision on the different approaches that integrate the multiple aspects affecting news consumption and interpretation. We conclude that credibility is a concept composed of multidimensional components, resulting from a process where different filters condition fact perception. That is why a story can have different meanings, related to the different point of views of citizens.
The Four P&apos;s on the Internet: Pornography, Plagiarism, Piracy and Permission
Author: Liliana Cuervo-Sánchez, Sandra
Date: 2023-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Pornography,Plagiarism,Males,Adolescents,Risk,Gender Differences,Media Education,Foreign Countries,Cross Cultural Studies,Copyrights,Addictive Behavior,Social Media,Information Technology,Adolescent Attitudes

Access to youth culture by adolescents has changed as new communication technologies have found new ways of offering media content to viewers. Adolescents today access more content more frequently. However, the greater their exposure, the higher the likelihood of this leading to risk behaviors such as access to pornography, plagiarism, piracy and copyright violation. The aim of the present study is, therefore, to determine the frequency of these risk behaviors linked to the Internet content accessed and downloaded by minors, analyzing this variable in accordance with gender, age and context (Spain, Italy and Greece). We analyzed the responses provided by 2,529 adolescents (1,264 girls/1,262 boys) aged between 10 and 17 years from Spain, Italy and Greece. In general, adolescent boys, especially those aged 16 and 17 years, reported engaging more frequently in risk behaviors, particularly in reference to accessing youth culture content. Likewise, in terms of context, the highest means were observed among participants from Attica (Greece) and the Madrid Region (Spain), whereas the lowest means were observed in the Marche Region (Italy) and Navarre (Spain). The results revealed statistically significant differences in terms of gender, age and context. Thereby, they highlight the importance of focusing on media education from a gender perspective.
Embedded Inclusive Excellence at a Southern Metropolitan Public University
Author: Hunter, Andrea G.
Date: 2022-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,State Universities,Urban Universities,Educational History,Womens Education,Single Sex Colleges,Access to Education,Race,Educational Quality,Educational Change,Diversity (Faculty),Economics,Organizational Change,Equal Education,Minority Group Teachers,College Faculty,Music Education

UNC Greensboro's vision is to be a national model for how a public research university can achieve access and excellence to transform students, the institution, and the community. With origins as the segregated Woman's College (WC), our evolution as a southern metropolitan public university reflects race, place, and intertwined historical legacies. Embedded inclusive excellence, as a heuristic, frames the intentional, synergistic, and organic processes we engage in advancing faculty diversity and a more inclusive learning environment. Specifically, borrowing a central concept from economics, we illustrate cultural, structural/institutional, and social &quot;embeddedness&quot; that has supported significant and positive changes at our university.
ChatGPT in Physics Education: A Pilot Study on Easy-to-Implement Activities
Author: Bitzenbauer, Philipp
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physics,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Computer Software,Artificial Intelligence,Pilot Projects,Critical Thinking,Student Attitudes,Quantum Mechanics,Computational Linguistics

Large language models, such as ChatGPT, have great potential to enhance learning and support teachers, but they must be used with care to tackle limitations and biases. This paper presents two easy-to-implement examples of how ChatGPT can be used in physics classrooms to foster critical thinking skills at the secondary school level. A pilot study (n=53) examining the implementation of these examples found that the intervention had a positive impact on students' perceptions of ChatGPT, with an increase in agreement with statements related to its benefits and incorporation into their daily lives.
Designing the &apos;New Normal&apos;: Key Insights from the Pandemic for Transforming Online Learning Going Forward
Author: Charbonneau-Gowdy, Paula
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Instructional Design,MOOCs,COVID-19,Pandemics,Constructivism (Learning),Longitudinal Studies,Student Attitudes,Learning Theories,Electronic Learning,Self Concept,Teaching Methods,Technology Transfer,Barriers,Student Centered Learning,Transformative Learning,Information Technology,Technological Literacy,Educational Experience,College Students,Teacher Student Relationship,College Faculty,Foreign Countries

The deep disruption to education caused by the move to online learning during COVID-19 was unprecedented. While most educational stakeholders adapt to the transition back to a &quot;new normal&quot;, it seems an obvious time for constructivist reflection on the lessons learned. The aim of this longitudinal inquiry was to examine the experiences of higher education learners in Chile during the pandemic for potential insights to be gained. The focus was on students in multidisciplinarian fields and the changes to their perspectives, practices, and identities. Working within the qualitative paradigm, data was gathered using interviews (n=22), surveys (n=1,054, n=1,137, n=205) and field notes. Learners' experiences were mapped against contemporary e-learning theory and 21st century learner identity goals. Through this lens, pedagogical practices, course designs, and uses of technology reflected in online spaces were found to influence learners and their learning in complex ways. Two key themes emerged in the analysis: (1) exposure to conventional pedagogy, information transfer and assessment-driven designs and technology challenges online, left students discouraged with their learning progress and disparaging of their future workplace preparedness and (2) students who experienced learner-centered practices online, supported by contemporary learning theory and community-building course designs and technologies, underwent transformative changes to their learning and identities and feeling confidently qualified for their post study careers. In view of the increasing role e-learning will play in this century, we believe further empirical research of this kind into a myriad of global, digital learning contexts, could help transform online learning and learners in our new post pandemic reality.