ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Use of ICT in Distance Education at Hanyang Cyber University: Possible Best Practices for the Institute of Adult Education
Author: Mariki, Belingtone Eliringia
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Distance Education,Best Practices,Adult Education,Higher Education,Interviews,Structured Interviews,Evaluation Methods,Student Evaluation,Program Effectiveness,Qualitative Research,Teacher Student Relationship,Student Attitudes,Satisfaction,College Students,Adult Students

This study was carried out at Hanyang Cyber University (HYCU) in the Republic of Korea. The main purpose of this study was to explore Hanyang Cyber University's experience in the use of ICT in Distance Education (DE) so as to learn best practices that can be adapted by the Institute of Adult Education (IAE) in Tanzania. Specifically, the study explored on how HYCU uses ICT in DE and the challenges that they encounter in the course of using ICT in DE. Both structured and unstructured interviews were used for data collection. Findings showed that HYCU use various ICTs such as Learning Management System and online interaction assessment methods to enhance DE. Challenges such as difficulties in meeting online teaching and learning requirements and lack of human and material resource to undertake DE courses were identified to constrain effective use of ICTs in DE at HYCU. It is recommended that IAE should consider contextualization of the Learning Management System that is currently used at HYCU when establishing online study programme to ensure quality DE in the Institute.
A Novel Learning Environment: Case Study of the Pan African e-Network Project
Author: Nanda, Silima
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Economically Disadvantaged,Access to Education,College Students,Educational Technology,Video Technology,Audio Equipment,Virtual Universities,Technology Uses in Education,International Programs,Program Effectiveness

The constructivist form of learning creates such an environment where the learners are not only active but they become actors' i.e members and contributors of the social and information space without taking into consideration the geographic boundaries. Such an innovative form of distance education was initiated in India in the year 2007 and it was meant to be offered as cross-border tele-education to the states of the African Union. The objective was two-fold: first to benefit the disadvantaged African learners who missed out opportunities to attend regular universities and earn degrees or seek employment. Secondly it was to promote the educational service of India under the umbrella of GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) which was operational since 1996. Initiatives were taken by the Government of India and the African Union to boost the usage of the available resources in IT, medical sciences etc. for the growth of the people of the African countries so that they could compete with the rest of the world. African learners can access higher education with the usage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which is considered to be the demand of the coming generation. The tele-education concept employs sophisticated technology, state of the art studio and the best of the class facility. The mode of this tele-education is made feasible through a virtual platform where education is imparted through a two way audio and two way video communications spreading over multiple countries of Africa in a single session. This paper is in attempt to describe this innovative form of virtual education and look into its impact on the African learning community. The general feedback is that the students have been greatly benefitted and the demand for such form of education has also increased multi fold with the students' enrolment having increased manifold, especially for the management programme. (Contains 1 table.)
The Benefits of the E-Learning Agricultural Project Kissankerala to Digital Immigrants and Digital Natives
Author: Roy V., Manoj
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Agriculture,Agricultural Occupations,Computer Literacy,Influence of Technology,Internet,Web Sites,Video Technology,Distance Education,Television,Educational Environment,Questionnaires,Electronic Learning

In recent times Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been able to make inroads into the ways information is disseminated among those involved in direct farming and farming related enterprises. This paper arose from a two-year study of the KissanKerala, the e-learning project underway in Kerala, a small state in India. It is more conspicuous when we learn that the KissanKerala project is able to disseminate agricultural information also among digital immigrants. Since 2003, the KissanKerala has been providing advisory services to the farming community in Kerala using a combination of technologies. Salient features of the project are discussed. Noteworthy are its interactive web portal and the online agri-video channel that uses the video sharing platform of YouTube. In this paper, we look at the e-learning strategies adopted; virtual learning environments created and also discuss participative tools used for communication. We have also made an impact-study of the project with a large number of beneficiaries. We learn that the Kissan Kerala is one of the most successful learning projects undertaken in distance mode in India. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Adjusting Language Level in Teacher-Talk in ELT Microteachings with Specific Reference to Distance Education Teacher
Author: Sarigoz, Iskender Hakki
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Microteaching,Distance Education,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Teacher Student Relationship,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Teacher Education,Interlanguage,Teaching Skills,Questionnaires,Student Teachers,Language Proficiency,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods

Foreign language teacher education requires microteaching practices carried out by teacher trainees for learning and assessment purposes. During microteachings, teacher trainees operate many teaching skills concurrently. Interlanguage compatible teacher-talk in the target language is essential for the production of student talk at elementary and intermediate levels in English language teaching (ELT). It is a demanding task for ELT trainees to adjust the language level according to the given interlanguage level. Nevertheless, during the microteaching sessions observed by the author and other teacher trainers attributed whose impressions are disclosed below, critical unintended flaws in teacher-talk adjustment in reference to the predetermined interlanguage levels were observed. Such a mismatch causes critical problems in the comprehension of the lesson. The recognition and discussion of the matter and the search for ways of teaching at the appropriate level play a big part in foreign language teacher education. In the first part of the study, the pre-service teaching performance from this perspective is being explored in a two-part questionnaire administered subsequent to language-skills microteachings carried out by the trainees attending the third year of college with maximum attention on language level adjustment. A parallel questionnaire was administered to the teacher trainers who observed and evaluated similar microteachings. The second part of the study argues the skill of language level adjustment from the perspective of distant foreign language teacher training. It suggests a set of pre, while, and, post microteaching adjustment strategies primarily for distance training.
M&quot;Health&quot; for Higher Education
Author: Aburas, Abdurazzag A.
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Teaching Methods,Pharmaceutical Education,Distance Education,Medical Education,Pharmacy,Databases

Better education is required better advanced tools to be used for students. Smart phone becomes main part of our daily life. New medical design interface is introduced for medicine student based mobile. The Graphic User Interface must be easy and simple. The main interface design issue for mobile is simple and easy to use. Human Mobile Interaction-HMI is the most advanced research area at present time. This research work is introducing new HMI for On Table Counter-OTC. OTC is the medicine that can sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional. This research paper is introducing and creating new advanced teaching tool for higher education especially medical (Pharmacy) students using smart phone. Advanced MHealth system for basic symptoms applied for training medical student to have the best selection (diagnose). The MHealth system will give small and best list of Free Prescription Medicine - FPM using mobile device platform. Johnson &amp; Johnson (J&amp;J) Medicine Company has been used for creating our HMI mHealth database. It has one of the biggest OTC database medicine companies worldwide. J&amp;J database is used for developing the proposed mHealth system. The main goal of this research work is designing smart and simple HMI interacting interface for the Mobile device. The research goal has been achieved. The OTC database size for mobile memory was 400KB. The proposed research work has been completed and new advanced HMI based mHealth application has been introduced. (Contains 9 figures and 3 tables.)
Learners and Collaborative Learning in Virtual Worlds: A Review of the Literature
Author: Hanewald, Ria
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Electronic Learning,Distance Education,Educational Environment,Educational History,Educational Opportunities,Barriers,Student Characteristics,Trend Analysis,Role Playing,Web Sites,Computer Simulation,Computer Games,Social Networks,Computer Uses in Education,Virtual Classrooms,College Students

The purpose of this paper is to present selected literature on learners and collaborative learning in virtual worlds. Research in virtual worlds on collaborative learners is gradually emerging and will gain in significance, particularly in online and distance education environments. It will be argued that the design and functionality of virtual worlds provides a platform for collaboration, particularly for learners that have grown up with digitalized learning environments and may have developed a preference for them. The paper starts with a clarification of terms, a description of the various categories and a chronological overview of the emergence and development of these environments. The familiarisation with the subject matter continues through a discussion of the significance, opportunities and barriers that this medium offers and is followed by an examination of learners&apos; characteristics and their implications for teaching and learning in virtual worlds. Drawing on recent examples of virtual worlds in education and some current statistics, the paper strives to meet the continuing education needs of practitioners and educator using virtual worlds. It concludes with an examination of the challenges and perspectives on collaborative learning in these environments and the trends in virtual worlds that impact the delivery of student learning.
Understanding a Resistance to Change: A Challenge for Universities
Author: Caruth, Gail D.
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Organizational Climate,Colleges,College Administration,Electronic Learning,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes

Change is inevitable. Today more than ever the pace of change is accelerating. Where there is organizational change there will be resistance to this change. To deal with the resistance effectively university administrators must understand the nature and causes of resistance to change. Only by dealing effectively with resistance to change can organizational change be implemented successfully. This paper explores organizational change and the challenge it poses for universities. Because universities are slow to change due to maintaining a balance of tradition and change successful implementation of change will continue to be a challenge both now and in the future. The challenge of change is real but the task is not impossible. Historically, universities have met the challenges that faced them; they must be prepared to confront this challenge too.
Discourse Functions and Vocabulary Use in English Language Learners' Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication
Author: Rabab'ah, Ghaleb
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Computer Mediated Communication,Gender Differences,Discourse Analysis,Vocabulary,Writing (Composition),Self Concept,Communicative Competence (Languages),Undergraduate Students,Sociolinguistics,Foreign Countries,Second Language Instruction,Role,English Departments

This study explores the discourse generated by English as a foreign language (EFL) learners using synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) as an approach to help English language learners to create social interaction in the classroom. It investigates the impact of synchronous CMC mode on the quantity of total words, lexical range and discourse functions of EFL learners' writing from different genders (males vs. females). Thirty-two intermediate EFL students discussed four topics in four CMC sessions. The findings reveal that gender plays a major role in shaping the quantity of discourse (total words), lexical range (variety), and linguistic output (i.e., the quantity and type of discourse functions) the participants' generated using synchronous CMC mode. Generally, the female participants produced more words, complex lexical range and output discourse functions than males in CMC setting. In addition, the study showed that the participants produced discourse functions shaped by the particularities of local social arrangements. Users found opportunities in the virtual world of CMC which enable them to blind their identities, so people in subordinate conditions such as females in certain conservative societies, EFL learners, and shy students may find CMC useful for fostering their communicative competence. (Contains 4 tables.)
Street Soccer USA Cup: Preliminary Findings of a Sport-for-Homeless Intervention
Author: Peachey, Jon Welty
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletics,Team Sports,Homeless People,Intervention,Program Effectiveness,Focus Groups,Athletic Coaches,Attitude Measures,Observation,Youth Programs,Social Theories,Individual Development,Community Programs,Late Adolescents,Adults,Social Networks,Social Capital,Psychological Patterns,Trust (Psychology),Helping Relationship,Goal Orientation,Teamwork,Competition

Over the last decade, the emerging field of sport-for-development 
(SFD) has advanced global efforts of related and applied scholarship 
and programming. While most of the existing SFD body of knowledge addresses social challenges of the &quot;global south&quot;, today&apos;s economic global recession spreads challenges beyond these regions. Scholars and practitioners of this emerging field are called to address this gap with related and applied scholarship and programming in the &quot;global north.&quot; Thus, the purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate the perceived impact of the U.S.-based Street Soccer USA Cup on its homeless participants and identify the event&apos;s structures and processes that can facilitate  positive outcomes. Data collection consisted of conducting focus group interviews with 11 players and six coaches, and engaging in direct observations. Data were analyzed through the process of open, axial, and selective coding. Results indicated positive perceived impact on participants through building a sense of community, creating hope, cultivating an outward focus, fostering goal achievement, and enhancing personal development. The Cup was effective in achieving positive impact through creating a celebratory and festive space for social interaction, and by creating an inclusive climate where achievement was celebrated. Findings derived from this research provide intriguing foundations for further research and development of the SFD field.
Differentiating for Multiple Intelligences: A Study of Students' Understandings through the Use of Aesthetic Representations
Author: Crim, Courtney L.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Multiple Intelligences,Aesthetics,Classification,Cognitive Style,Teaching Methods,Art,Student Attitudes,Art Products,Critical Thinking,Questionnaires,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Undergraduate Students,Teacher Certification,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Knowledge Level,Individualized Instruction

This article reviews the relevant literature in regard to differentiation, multiple intelligences, and aesthetic representations. Next, it presents the methodology, reports findings, and discusses themes related to the authors' research questions. Finally, it concludes that tapping into students' multiple intelligence strength(s) is an excellent way for students to demonstrate their understanding of content. (Contains 9 figures.)
Exploring Factors that Affect Purchase Intention of Athletic Team Merchandise
Author: Lee, Donghun
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intention,Purchasing,Merchandising,Team Sports,College Athletics,Models,Theories,Marketing,Values,Attitudes,Consumer Economics,Undergraduate Students,Satisfaction,Structural Equation Models

The purpose of this study was to test a structural model to determine which psychosocial constructs affected the purchase intention of athletic team merchandise (ATM). Results from the analyses indicated that the twelve-factor ATM model fit the data from collegiate athletic events well, explaining the various impact factors that lead to purchase intention of athletic team merchandise among sports consumers. Based on values theory, identity theory, attitude theory, and satisfaction theory that influence product consumption, this study suggests that consumer intentions to purchase athletic team merchandise are significantly associated with personal values, team identification, brand/product attitude, product attributes, expectancy, previous purchase, and satisfaction. Given the finding that team identification had marginal impact on attitude toward brand and/or product in general, it is suggested that sport marketers should select appropriate brands for the products that represent their team or athletic department. Fitness of brand image may suggest an alternative explanation for future studies. (Contains 3 tables.)
&quot;Testimonios&quot; of Latina Junior Faculty: Bridging Academia, Family, and Community Lives in the Academy
Author: Saldana, Lilliana Patricia
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Women Faculty,Hispanic Americans,Feminism,Race,Critical Theory,Professional Identity,Self Concept,Family Work Relationship,Gender Differences,Stress Variables,Publish or Perish Issue,Child Rearing,Mothers,Personal Narratives,Activism,Mentors,Teacher Collaboration

Relying on Latina/Chicana feminist and critical race theories of identity, and &quot;testimonio&quot; as methodology of knowledge production (Latina Feminist Group, 2001), the authors examine the complexity of their professional and personal identities as academics and members of families and communities to theorize their common experiences as Latina/Chicana junior faculty. The brief &quot;testimonios&quot; that follow seek to illuminate the personal and professional experiences of Latina junior faculty in academia and the ways in which they navigate, negotiate, and contest gendernorms and expectations inside academia. They contend that Chicana/Latina junior faculty continue to navigate cultural &quot;borderlands&quot; in academia, as they struggle to carve a rightful place as scholars in their disciplines, while maintaining &quot;compromiso&quot; (or commitment) to their families, communities, and students in higher education as mothers, daughters, and activists.
&quot;Lo Ultimo&quot;: &quot;Consejos&quot;--&quot;Un Dialogo Respetoso Entre Colegas&quot;
Author: Vasquez, Olga A.
Date: 2001-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Latin American Culture,Females,Personal Narratives,Mexican Americans,Bilingual Students,Cooperation,Communities of Practice,Ethnicity,College Faculty

&quot;Los testimonios,&quot; or life stories, shared in this volume reveal that academia represents a labyrinth of challenges for aspiring and emerging Latina scholars--a story these authors know all too well. As Latina &quot;veterana&quot; scholars, who have traveled this arduous journey, the authors recognize that their collective efforts have etched a pathway in what often seems an impenetrable and unfriendly terrain. The intent of this article is to offer words of inspiration for those who will follow. They share their story, their &quot;consejos,&quot; their advice, and their &quot;sabiduria,&quot; their wisdom, in hope of a better tomorrow.
An Academic Community of &quot;Hermandad&quot;: Research for the Educational Advancement of Latinas (REAL), a Motivating Factor for First-Tier Tenure-Track Latina Faculty
Author: Ruiz, Elsa Cantu
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Tenure,College Faculty,Women Faculty,Hispanic Americans,Academic Rank (Professional),Mentors,Emotional Disturbances,Social Support Groups,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching Experience,Faculty Promotion,Faculty Publishing,Teacher Persistence,Faculty Development

Research studies have found that an integral part of being a tenure-track faculty member is the relationship between the higher education institution and individual faculty members (Mawdsley, 1999). Tenure-track positions are competitive spaces that demand and expect assistant professors to excel in publishing, teaching, and scholarly activity. The expectations and the daunting demands often lead the faculty member to feel isolated and to fear not getting promoted or tenured. Mentoring allows new faculty members to assuage feelings of isolation and emotional trauma (Lang, 2002). Mentoring can also help in the promotion and tenure process; oftentimes faculty members who are not awarded tenure claim that they were insufficiently mentored (Fish, 2002). This article explores the experiences of two Latina first-year tenure-track faculty who, while navigating and negotiating their new roles as assistant professors, joined a support group, Research for the Educational Advancement of Latinas (REAL). Further, the article chronicles and reflects on the challenges faced by these two Latinas during their first-year as assistant professors at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Moreover, this article examines the role of REAL in their professional development and motivation to stay in the academy as Latina faculty working in a research-oriented HSI.