ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Financial Roles and Its Effect on Persistence of Female Students in Distance Education Programs in Ghana
Author: Somuah, Beatrice Asante
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Academic Persistence,Females,College Students,Distance Education,Access to Education,Correlation,Predictor Variables,Public Colleges,Student Responsibility,Student Loan Programs,Student Financial Aid,Paying for College,Financial Support,Need Analysis (Student Financial Aid)

In recent times when there has been a shift in public benefit of education from the higher education to basic education, beneficiaries of higher education take responsibilities of most of their financial commitments as students. The focus of the study was to find out the extent to which financial responsibilities affect the persistence of female students accessing higher education through the distance education programs. A correlational research design was used to describe and predict the effect of financial responsibilities on persistence of 441 female students drawn from selected public universities in Ghana. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed with descriptives and simple linear regression. It was found that financial roles had positive effect on persistence of the female students. The study recommended that female students were exposed to the sources of funding to enable them mitigate the effect financial roles might have on their persistence and academic progression.
When Educators Lead the Way: Teacher-Driven Change at One Boston School
Author: Eaton, Annelise
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Leadership,Urban Schools,School Turnaround,Public Schools,Intervention,Educational Improvement,Elementary Schools,Elementary School Teachers,Educational Change

The scholarly learning environment that characterizes the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, today seemed impossible five years ago, when the school was among the lowest performing in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Between 2004 and 2013, the average tenure for a principal at the school was just 18 months, with five new principals arriving during those nine years. With each leadership change, teachers faced shifting expectations and priorities. Though teachers were deeply unsatisfied with the education provided to Mildred students, they had little input into organizational and instructional solutions to problems at the school. Given the school's poor performance, many school staff believed the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education would identify Mildred as a Level 4 &quot;turnaround school&quot; in 2013, a designation made by the department's commissioner to prompt intensive intervention at chronically underperforming schools. When the state announced the newest turnaround schools in 2013, school and district leaders were surprised that the Mildred was not identified. With this decision made, Mildred staff faced the notion that there would be no influx of additional external resources to help the school turn around its performance. This decision catalyzed both Boston Public Schools (BPS) leadership and a team of committed Mildred teachers to drive the kind of school improvement that staff recognized was needed to ensure high expectations for learning for all students. In the absence of state-led turnaround, teachers and district leaders employed a rarely used Boston Teachers Union (BTU) contract provision wherein teachers can form an intervention team with the support of district and union leadership. Utilizing this joint labor-management model, the Mildred's teacher-led intervention team would share responsibilities for schoolwide change with district leadership. For Mildred educators, the formation of the intervention team acted as a vehicle for transformative action, with the district providing agency to a teacher-led team to drive the school's change effort.
University of South Africa Supervisors&apos; Knowledge of Technological Tools and ICTs for Postgraduate Supervision
Author: Gumbo, Mishack T.
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Supervisors,Knowledge Level,Technological Literacy,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Supervision,Graduate Study,Graduate Students,Computer Mediated Communication,Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Postgraduate supervision is a complex and demanding task. The supervisors' knowledge and use of the available online technological tools and information and communication technology (ICTs) can however make their supervision effective and successful. The use of ICT is important in the context of University of South Africa (UNISA) considering its open and distance e-learning (ODeL) mode. The 21st-century educational environment is endowed with the technological and social media tools that can make the teaching staff's work easier and speed up throughput ultimately. The ODeL institutions in particular should take full advantage of the ubiquitousness of technologies. The researcher identified the available technological tools or ICTs and surveyed 129 supervisors' perceptions in the College of Education (CEDU) at UNISA to determine their supervision success alongside their knowledge of technological tools and/or ICTs for purposes of their supervision. The results show differentiated supervisors' supervision success and limited knowledge of the online technological tools and ICTs. The results also show that some supervisors need training in the use of the online technological tools and ICT, and that they are only knowledgeable about the &quot;common&quot; tools such as e-mail, MS Word and myUnisa than &quot;newer&quot; tools, especially social media tools.
Opinions of Secondary School Students on 3D Modelling Programs and 3D Printers According to Using Experiences
Author: Yildirim, Gürkan
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Grade 6,Secondary School Students,Teaching Methods,Computer Software,Computer Peripherals,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries

3D printers, it is possible to define these technologies as the tools that allow the production of 3D objects from different types of raw materials to be stacked in layers and to print out concrete 3D material. In this context, 3D modelling programs are very important software for 3D printers. In current research, it was aimed to determine the experiences and opinions of secondary school students on 3D modelling programs and 3D printers. In current research case study method was used. In the scope of this study, a total of 30 participants from 6th grade in the 2017-2018 academic year, who were students at a secondary school, participated in this research. An implementation was carried out with the students. A semi-structured interview form has been developed by the researcher. In data analysis process, content analysis method was used. In current research, 3D modelling programs and 3D printers can be said to be appreciated by users. 3D modelling programs are effective in developing fast prototypes and making easy drawings. 3d printers has an important impact on developing effective learning environments and facilitating understanding. 3D printers' offering freedom in material development, and their success in embodying the imagination have been the most remarkable advantages. Especially long output time and high cost of output can be among the most important limitations of 3D printers. In particular, it is thought that these 3D printer technologies can be effective in Science and Mathematics teaching. It can be said that the superiority of 3D printers in material development is one of the most important factors in the use of the given courses. It can be said that 3D printers can be used in almost all areas of daily life.
Signaling Principles in Interactive Learning Media through Expert&apos;s Walkthrough
Author: Derlina
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Multimedia Instruction,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Visual Aids,Story Telling,Science Instruction,Physics,Scientific Concepts,Telecommunications

This study analyzes the impact of signaling principles upon the effective use of interactive learning media. Normally, designers just design and develop learning media for use in schools without considering the way it eases users' tasks. Bearing in mind that signaling users while they are learning through interactive learning media is important, this study incorporates signaling principles while designing it. Thus, this paper aims to discuss the appropriate signaling principles for learning media from experts' perspective. The Iterative Triangulation Methodology was applied to achieve the aim. Altogether, activities were carried out in three phases: requirement analysis, design and development of the prototype, and expert evaluation using a walkthrough. Results revealed that although the prototype was designed by involving users, experts still discovered a number of flaws in the exercises as a result of not properly applying the signaling principles.
Social Networking Usage Questionnaire: Development and Validation in an Indian Higher Education Context
Author: Gupta, Savita
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Social Media,Leisure Time,Socialization,Access to Information,Test Construction,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Questionnaires,Handheld Devices,Telecommunications

The concept of social networking has received much attention from academia over the last decade in India. Widespread research has conceptualized the term social networking with almost all of the studies either conceptual or based on case studies. This paper is an attempt to clarify the construct of social networking by developing a reliable and valid questionnaire measuring social networking usage. 420 university students from 6 universities in Jammu and Kashmir were surveyed via a random sampling technique and factor analysis carried out on their responses. The findings revealed that social networking usage can be decomposed into four factors: academic; socialization; entertainment and informativeness. The internal consistency indices, Cronbach's alpha of social networking usage (a= 0.830) indicates good internal reliability. The findings revealed that the newly developed questionnaire has significant psychometric features.
Supporting Faculty to Face Challenges in Design and Delivery of Quality Courses in Virtual Learning Environments
Author: Kibaru, Francis
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Simulated Environment,Computer Simulation,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Distance Education,College Faculty,Barriers,Faculty Workload,Teacher Student Relationship,Integrated Learning Systems,Technological Literacy,Educational Finance

Existing guidelines, standards, and frameworks for addressing quality of online courses often highlight the importance of setting up effective systems to support faculty in overcoming the emerging challenges they face in design and delivery of these courses. However, not much information is available in literature on the means of tackling these difficulties, which are ever evolving in line with the dynamic nature of learning technologies and mode of teaching and learning in virtual environments. This qualitative study sought to identify these challenges and emerging solutions. Data was collected using interviews with academic administrators and faculty experienced in design and delivery of online courses and programs. As a result, several themes emerged, among them the need for an academic institution to dynamically adapt its mission and culture to the evolving nature of online teaching and learning. Other emergent challenges and suggested solutions are discussed.
The Use of ICT Tools in E-Mentoring: A Case Study
Author: Ongoz, Sakine
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Mentors,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Computer Mediated Communication,Interaction,Electronic Mail,Social Media,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Information Dissemination,Electronic Publishing,Integrated Learning Systems,Teleconferencing

This is a case study designed with qualitative research pattern. It investigated the use of information and communication technologies in the e-mentoring process. The study group consisted of 44 undergraduate students as mentees and 8 graduate students as mentors. The program was carried out in group mentoring model in which graduate students were appointed as e-mentors for the undergraduate students for developing multimedia projects. The study data were collected using the project reports prepared by mentors and mentee groups, system logs of the interaction areas, observational notes of the researcher, and written forms seeking opinions of the mentees about the process. The data collected with different instruments were analysed with separate content analysis. It was found out that e-mail, social networking, phone conversations, SMS, instant mobile messaging applications, online storage, online documents, blog, LMS and teleconference technologies were utilized to provide interaction in the e-mentoring process. Among those, instant messaging and social networking sites proved the most effectively used ones, which the participants are also accustomed to in their daily lives. Most of the participants found the ICT tools used sufficient for interaction in the process. Still, some mentors and mentees stated that face-to-face interactions should also take place in the e-mentoring process.
Using Virtual Mobility and Digital Storytelling in Blended Learning: Analysing Students&apos; Experiences
Author: Otto, Daniel
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Simulation,Simulated Environment,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Blended Learning,Distance Education,Higher Education,Story Telling,Foreign Countries,College Students,Interdisciplinary Approach,International Programs,Cooperative Learning

The concept of virtual mobility is increasingly receiving attention in the literature. As one central advantage, virtual mobility enables international and intercultural experiences for non-traditional students regularly found in distance education. However, hitherto there is a lack of empirical data on the students' experiences with virtual mobility. Moreover, adequate teaching methods and course designs have to be identified which stimulate the students' learning motivation and learning success. This article addresses these challenges by presenting results from a joint blended learning course of two distance universities. Constructive alignment was used to implement virtual mobility and digital storytelling. The evaluation of the course demonstrates that the students generally value the opportunity for virtual mobility but likewise appreciate face-to-face contact. It also stresses the importance of suitable teaching methods and adequate course designs to spur the students' collaboration and to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
Diffusion of Twitter in Turkey
Author: Isman, Aytekin
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Media,Web 2.0 Technologies,Mass Media Use,Success,Communication (Thought Transfer),Innovation,Social Systems,Time

Since its penetration in people's lives, Web 2.0 has become a rapid success in terms of diffusion. Social networking, which is among what Web 2.0 offers, is one of the top activities of millions of people on the Internet. Twitter is one of the most used microblogging platforms. It was first founded in 2006; however, was introduced in Turkey in 2011 after the addition of Turkish language support. It became one of the most used platforms in Turkey in a relatively short time. The aim of this study is to explain how Twitter has diffused and become a success in Turkey using Rogers's diffusion theory (2010). The diffusion of Twitter in Turkey is carefully analyzed using the four main elements of Rogers's theory which are the innovation, communication channels, time, and social system.
Global World, Global Mind: Narratives of the University of Hong Kong Worldwide Exchange Students
Author: Lai, Ivy C. C.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Exchange Programs,Foreign Countries,Personal Narratives,Global Approach,College Students,Citizenship Education,Foreign Students,Study Abroad,Student Attitudes

Background: 'Internationalisation' is what makes the University of Hong Kong (HKU) reputable. Ranked as the world top 25, in QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) 2019 World University Ranking, HKU provides students with ample opportunities to experience the global world, to possess a global mind. The HKU Worldwide Exchange Programme, established in 1998 by HKU, allows students to study abroad for a certain period to sharpen their global vision. Settings: This study investigated how HKU facilitates 'internationalisation', which contributes to the international fame of HKU. Narratives by HKU Worldwide Exchange students (whose anonymous identities were preserved) were examined to explore the ways in which these students participate in the global world, with a global mind. Aim: The research question structuring the study is: How does the participation in HKU Worldwide Exchange Programme prepare HKU students for the global world? Method: This article addressed the ways in which HKU prepares students for the global world. The knowledge contribution to internationalisation in higher education in relation to student exchange programmes as a result could fill the gap in studies of transformation in higher education. Result: Global attributes of HKU Worldwide Exchange students were found that contributes to their future careers. Being a global citizen is the ideal role of their careers, linking to a core mission of HKU. Conclusion: More policies on carrying out student exchange programmes for HKU are recommended to benefit more future students. The future of these golden assets could bring a promising prospect for the transformation of HE.
Inclusion, Educating City and Elderly People, a Current Inclusive Challenge
Author: Agudo, Ana Amaro
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Older Adults,Aging (Individuals),Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Adult Education,Social Isolation,Service Learning,Lifelong Learning,Volunteers,Program Descriptions,Urban Areas,Community Action

The world population has changed spectacularly in the last decades. The growth in life expectancy is forcing a restructure in our policies and, obviously, education. For 2050, there will be 2.000 sixty plus year olds. That is more than 20% of the world population. Besides, discrimination for ageing and, sometimes, abandonment and abuse of elderly people is a frequent and harmful attitude. The main objective of this article is to make a theoretical approach to the work that is carried out from educative cities to that effect. Local governments have an outstanding role when giving response to the challenge of a more and more aged society. One of the obligations of the cities that have joined this international movement is the fulfillment of the charter of EC. In it, it is said that cities should be aware of the mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion that affect them, and the varieties that are coated and will be developed by the needed policies of affirmative action, such as activities directed to the inclusion of that given collective. In a second part of the article, we will make a selection of the main activities with elderly people carried out in the Spanish territory, as a reference of the work towards the inclusion of vital importance for this collective around the world.
Predictability of Internet Addiction with Adolescent Perception of Social Support and Ostracism Experiences
Author: Tas, Besra
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Correlation,Addictive Behavior,Social Support Groups,Prediction,Family Income,Siblings,Family Size,Educational Attainment,Family Characteristics,High School Students,Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Rejection (Psychology),Gender Differences,Peer Acceptance,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Foreign Countries

The aim of the present study is to examine whether adolescent perception of social support and ostracism experiences are able to predict Internet addiction. The study endeavours to identify whether adolescent perception of social support, ostracism experiences, and Internet addiction significantly vary on the basis of sex, educational level, number of siblings, household educational level, average household income, mobile phone use, frequency of Internet use, connection status of home computer, and number of social media platforms in use. The study sample designated for research consists of 767 secondary and high school students including 450 male and 317 female students. The study data were collected through the use of perceived social support, adolescent ostracism experiences, and Internet addiction scale and a personal information form. The study results indicate that perceived social support and adolescent ostracism experiences are able to predict Internet addiction to a significant extent (p&lt;0.05). The research study also found a significant correlation between the factors of perceived social support from a friend and sex. Significant variability was identified among the levels of Internet addiction among grades, while no correlation was determined between the frequency of Internet use and Internet addiction. In proportion with educational level, Internet addiction and ostracism experiences were observed to increase and perceived social support to decrease to a significant extent. No significant correlation was identified between average household income and Perceived Social Support and between Ostracism Experiences and Internet Addiction.