Online language education courses: a Chinese case from an ecological perspective DOI Creative Commons
Fang Mei,

Lu Yunru,

Qing Ma

et al.

Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 228 - 256

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

Abstract In this study, we examined the usefulness of and students’ perceptions a one-to-one online oral EFL course. Based on van Lier’s learning theory ecology, studied positive aspects that encouraged negative required improvement. A total 18 young-adult English learners from different parts China were invited to attend three (teacher–learner) lessons designed by researchers. quasi-experimental one-group design was used examine effectiveness addition, an survey semi-structured individual interviews conducted reveal learners’ views perspectives The results indicated participants made good progress in terms complexity skills perceived course be highly useful, especially regarding opportunities express personal views, timely scaffolding, efficient feedback teacher. findings, number implications for improving are provided, addition suggestions better model.

Language: Английский

How Do K–12 Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning Environments Affect Their Online Learning Engagement? Evidence from China’s COVID-19 School Closure Period DOI Open Access
Yunpeng Ma, Mingzhang Zuo, Yujie Yan

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(23), P. 15691 - 15691

Published: Nov. 25, 2022

A learning environment’s quality has crucial influence on a student’s engagement. In this study, we utilized structural equation modeling approach to explore the relationships between students’ perceptions of an online environment and their engagement during China’s COVID-19 school closure period by focusing specific features that facilitate student The was conceptualized as multidimensional structure consisting four elements: pedagogy, social interaction, technology, consideration home conditions. Student multifaceted construct comprising behavioral, emotional, cognitive results showed teaching presence significantly predicted deep behavioral (β = 0.246), emotional 0.110), 0.180). Social positively 0.298) 0.480), whereas its effect not significant. perceived ease technology use only 0.324), family 0.108). also indicated had indirect effects predictive power for These findings provide valuable guidelines effective strategies teachers parents design suitable environments enhance K–12

Language: Английский

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Teaching Online during Covid-19 crisis DOI Creative Commons
Arjun Kumar Shrestha, Bhawana Tamrakar

Journal of Education and Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 43 - 67

Published: March 27, 2023

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the teaching-learning activities of almost all universities across globe. To continue activities, most switched to online mode teaching. Using hermeneutic phenomenological methodology, this study explored lived experiences faculty members business schools who began teaching during pandemic. The data were collected through conversational interviews with seven undergraduate and graduate courses in various Nepal. analysis revealed six themes: (1) Faculty caught off guard, (2) Sneaking a peek by students, (3) Building bridge members, (4) holding on past, (5) Students dragging their feet, (6) trying climb mountain without rope. findings suggest that felt they not prepared teach did receive enough logistical support from institutions. They also showed skepticism regarding effectiveness implications have been highlighted some limitations indicated.

Language: Английский

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Engaging students via synchronous peer feedback in a technology-enhanced learning environment DOI
Li Cheng,

John Hampton,

Swapna Kumar

et al.

Journal of Research on Technology in Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(3), P. 347 - 371

Published: Nov. 22, 2022

Synchronous peer feedback activity is a potential but less studied strategy to engage students in technology-enhanced learning environments compared asynchronous which provide each other at different time. This study aims investigate student engagement and perceptions Google Forms-facilitated synchronous during student-led presentations, are critical part of students' academic professional development. employed an exploratory case method. Participants were two class sections undergraduate who enrolled introductory educational technology course. Data included generated by students, reflections, survey. Results indicated that engaged behaviorally, affectively, cognitively. Students had overall positive the integration Forms. suggests beneficial instructional classes. Implications for practice future research provided.

Language: Английский

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3

Student Engagement in an Online Engineering Afterschool Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, Jerrod A. Henderson,

Chelsea Martinez

et al.

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(2)

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic forced much of schooling online and limited students' access to informal learning opportunities such as afterschool programs. purpose this study was investigate how fourth- fifth-grade students engaged in an engineering program what factors influenced their engagement. We drew on a four-dimensional model student engagement describe the identify that enhanced or inhibited Using case design, we interviews with six mentors ten observation data from weekly Zoom sessions throughout 2020–2021 school year. found examples all four dimensions engagement, but also disengagement. multiple ways, including through mentors' social, pedagogical, managerial roles, interest enjoyment engineering, drawbacks benefits environment Zoom's affordances, nature program's activities. connect these different conclude discussion our findings add research education settings offer implications for practitioners.

Language: Английский

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3

Online language education courses: a Chinese case from an ecological perspective DOI Creative Commons
Fang Mei,

Lu Yunru,

Qing Ma

et al.

Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 228 - 256

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

Abstract In this study, we examined the usefulness of and students’ perceptions a one-to-one online oral EFL course. Based on van Lier’s learning theory ecology, studied positive aspects that encouraged negative required improvement. A total 18 young-adult English learners from different parts China were invited to attend three (teacher–learner) lessons designed by researchers. quasi-experimental one-group design was used examine effectiveness addition, an survey semi-structured individual interviews conducted reveal learners’ views perspectives The results indicated participants made good progress in terms complexity skills perceived course be highly useful, especially regarding opportunities express personal views, timely scaffolding, efficient feedback teacher. findings, number implications for improving are provided, addition suggestions better model.

Language: Английский

Citations

3