Metaverse, A Year After: Evolution of XR Tools and Generative-AI DOI
Saverio Iacono, Daniele Zolezzi, Gianni Vercelli

et al.

2022 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Neural Engineering (MetroXRAINE), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 34 - 39

Published: Oct. 25, 2023

The concept of the metaverse, derived from science fiction and video games, has been defined in various ways, including augmented reality, virtual life logging, mirror world. These different variants encompass existing realities technologies, such as extended reality applications, meetings, smart devices. Despite initial enthusiasm surrounding Meta's announcement last year "new" there are concerns about its contraction financial challenges. However, generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, emerged trending topic, revolutionizing content generation improving interactions. with chatbots. Focus shifted metaverse to although potential intersections between two technologies. This article looks at perspective educational benefits for learning, tools available teachers skill levels, beginner-level advanced-level platforms. Generative AI offers opportunities easier creation, bridging gap beginner advanced creators through a "prompt editing" methodology. concludes case study on developing an XR-based MOOC teach Italian foreign students, incorporating gamification elements leveraging EON-XR platform ChatGPT interactive lessons put magnifier ethical aspects Metaverse AI.

Language: Английский

A student-centered approach using modern technologies in distance learning: a systematic review of the literature DOI Creative Commons
Nurassyl Kerimbayev, Zhanat Umirzakova, Rustam Shadiev

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Smart Learning Environments, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Nov. 15, 2023

Abstract A literature review was conducted to develop a clear understanding of the student-centered approach using modern technologies in distance learning. The study aimed address four research questions: What experience already exists field learning? are used learning, and how they related approach? advantages limitations implementing recommendations can be derived from existing for effective implementation purpose writing this article is provide comprehensive overview learning its advantages. To conduct review, Web Science Scopus database searched keywords “student-centered approach,“ “modern technologies,“ “distance learning.“ search limited articles published between 2012 2023. total 688 were found, which selected based on their relevance topic. After verification selection process, 43 included review. main results revealed that took various forms or defined individually, there significant differences findings. studies, as well examples successful educational institutions. also discusses challenges online may pose approach, support suggests ways overcome these challenges. role technology facilitating analyzed article, along with best practices implementation. gaining increasing attention popularity means issues improve quality

Language: Английский

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Exploring student engagement in technology-based education in relation to gamification, online/distance learning, and other factors: A systematic literature review DOI Creative Commons
Himendra Balalle

Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 100870 - 100870

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Engaging students in learning activities is the primary duty of teacher. It also important to see methods engagement teaching and for both teachers. Students at all age levels, from elementary schools graduate students, must have specific a virtual environment. In addition, learners encounter differences when engaging lessons that might be more severe environment than conventional classroom. The purpose this study identify how engage with different educational technologies. To achieve purpose, systematic literature review was conducted using articles published Scopus PubMed databases during 2018–2022 period. A research question developed PICO framework PRISMA used article selection, 33 were analyses. Analysis divided into three sections: gamification student engagement, online/distance technology engagement. keyword co-occurrence network visualisation map indicates gap between studies provided insightful guidance on advancing outcomes digital age. Additionally, future areas are highlighted end.

Language: Английский

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Empowering students’ agentive engagement through formative assessment in online learning environment DOI Creative Commons
Zohre Mohamadi, Wilfried Admiraal, Nadira Saab

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International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Feb. 16, 2025

Abstract This study investigated empowering students to engage agentively in formative assessment of their English writing. To this end, student agentic engagement was explored drawing on multiple data collection. A Digitalized Engagement Enhancement Tool (DEET) utilized encourage record, unpack, plan for actions, and reflect the feedback they received from teacher peers. series content analyses conducted codify track students’ dimensions practices writing samples, DEET, student-revised sample writings. The analysis frequency codes performances indicated a significant increase at all dimensions. Further Chi-square that characterized by reciprocal proactive critical quality as well. Thematic evaluation self-perceived efficacy DEET provided insights teaching practitioners build purpose enhancement practices. implications were discussed.

Language: Английский

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Navigating Omnirelevant Asymmetry: Encouraging Children to Exercise Their Deontic Rights in Videoconferencing Music Lessons DOI Open Access
Yumei Gan, Catherine L. Tam, Javzmaa Jadamba

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Symbolic Interaction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

The educational community has long critiqued teacher‐centered instruction, promoting student‐centered learning. Yet, pre‐assumed teacher‐student category relevance may overlook momentary asymmetries and alternative categories in real‐time Drawing on video recordings of videoconferencing music lessons involving a teacher/great aunt, young children/students, caregivers/teaching assistants during the COVID‐19 pandemic, our data provide novel opportunity to examine localized familial practices between within two environments. Informed by ethnomethodology, conversation analysis notions “deontic rights” “the developmental scheme,” we show how participants orient toward omnirelevant influence course action, (re)producing dynamic categorial pairs situated moments. To enhance children's engagement video‐mediated ecology, their rights need be encouraged, permitted claimed (but cannot presupposed) achieve convergence control affection.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of a hybrid model of a Physician Associate Studies programme: students, teachers, and examiner perspectives DOI Creative Commons
Pauline Joyce, Melanie Cunningham,

Lisa Alexander

et al.

Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract Background To date, there is one university offering the Physician Associate (PA) Studies programme in Ireland. Responding to a demand for PAs outside of Dublin, hybrid model was introduced, allowing students undertake didactic phase online synchronous instruction, attending campus twice month anatomy learning, clinical skills, and integration sessions. Aims The aim this study evaluate from perspectives their teachers, including external examiner. Methods This mixed methods study, using surveys ( n = 15), focus groups with 10), teaching staff 4), one-to-one interview an Action points board meetings were also analysed. Results While attitudes learning positive, need improvements highlighted. During sessions, expressed feel more part traditional classroom experience. Even though lecturers aware online, some found it difficult engage these students. Clinical teachers did not detect any differences between on-campus on application practice. Conclusion Findings suggest that influenced by previous experiences. Students admitted feeling social isolation at times reminder faculty support inclusive environment. Student performance showed as well or better across both years programme, translated into practice too.

Language: Английский

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Student Engagement and Flexibility in Distance Learning in Higher Education DOI Creative Commons
Emine Kuluşaklı

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

This study examines a possible relationship between flexibility (content, teacher contact, and time) student engagement (cognitive, emotional, behavioral) in distance learning higher education. The applies quantitative approach to give response the hypothesis of research whether education is positively related engagement. Participants comprised 164 students attending online classes two faculties four vocational schools state university Türkiye fall semester 2023 2024 academic year. They completed an survey measuring levels cognitive engagement, emotional behavioral content, time results revealed that contact was significantly while content correlated with Additionally, both It concluded positive existed.

Language: Английский

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Student Dropout as a Never-Ending Evergreen Phenomenon of Online Distance Education DOI Creative Commons

Sevgi Elibol,

Aras Bozkurt

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 906 - 918

Published: May 19, 2023

The research on student dropout demonstrates that there is no consensus its definition and scope. Although an expanding collection of the topic, remains a significant issue, characterized by numerous uncertainties ambiguous aspects. primary aim this investigation to assess trends within distance education literature employing data mining analytic approaches. To identify these patterns, total 164 publications were examined applying text social network analysis. study revealed some intriguing facts, such as misinterpretation term “dropout” in different settings inadequacy nonhuman analytics explain phenomenon, promising implications how lessen rates open learning environments. Based findings study, article proposes possible directions for future research, including need provide precise context learning, develop ethical principles, policies, frameworks use algorithmic approaches predict dropout, finally, adopt human-centered approach aimed at fostering learners’ motivation, satisfaction, independence reduce rate education.

Language: Английский

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Regularized ensemble learning for prediction and risk factors assessment of students at risk in the post-COVID era DOI Creative Commons
Zardad Khan, Amjad Ali, Dost Muhammad Khan

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: July 13, 2024

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on students’ academic performance. effects of the have varied among students, but some general trends emerged. One primary challenges for students during been disruption their study habits. Students getting used to online learning routines might find it even more challenging perform well in face learning. Therefore, assessing various potential risk factors associated with low performance and its prediction is important early intervention. As data encompass diverse behaviors, standard machine methods hard get useful insights beneficial practical decision making interventions. this research explores regularized ensemble effectively analyzing reaching valid conclusions. To end, three pruning strategies are implemented random forest method. These based out-of-bag sampling, sub-sampling sub-bagging. discard trees that adversely affected by unusual patterns forming forests accurate trees. illustrated an example collected from university currently studying campus face-to-face modality, who studied through suggested outperform all other considered paper predicting at failure. Moreover, such as class attendance, interaction, internet connectivity, pre-requisite course(s) restrictions, etc., identified most features.

Language: Английский

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Lessons learned from navigating the COVID pandemic in a health sciences university: a disaster medicine perspective DOI Creative Commons
Dara Cassidy, David P. Sklar, M.H. Cullen

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Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Aug. 31, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unexpected transformation in teaching and learning across health professions education, necessitating unprecedented operational shift. When exploring the factors at play this shift, it is useful to analyse response terms of field disaster scholarship. This paper employs a qualitative case study methodology review application framework one sciences university's pandemic. It aims identify that facilitated dramatic with particular focus on leadership culture. research questions were: (1) How does enhance our understanding pandemic? (2) What implications preparedness have for leaders within education? data were collected using semi-structured interviews 4 senior groups 53 staff 48 students campuses Ireland Bahrain. Ciottone's cycle provided conceptual lens, analysis was used guide interpretation process. found IT infrastructure digital empowering supportive organisational culture, facilitatory style response. scenario created window opportunity innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, but posed challenges maintaining momentum change ensuring student wellbeing. In preparing future disruptions, consideration should be given fostering sense purpose

Language: Английский

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Motivation and Engagement of Students: A Case Study of Automatics and Robotics Projects DOI Open Access
Iwona Grobelna,

A. Pławiak-Mowna

Electronics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(20), P. 3997 - 3997

Published: Oct. 11, 2024

Automatics and Robotics students usually engage in some interdisciplinary approaches on their courses at universities, joining the areas of computer science control theory. During limited duration these courses, knowledge must be acquired by students. Remote education, temporarily enforced COVID-19 pandemic recent years, has posed new challenges related to contact that have with academic staff, as well access hardware facilities. This paper discusses motivations after based a case study student projects completed University Zielona Gora (Poland). The conducted was student-centered highlighted important aspects motivation from point view students, focusing mostly emerging challenges, how they been overcome, what learned them. results indicate minimally supported an teacher, were able plan everything themselves bring project completion according own intuition. In comparison before pandemic, are now more independent self-motivated.

Language: Английский

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