Student Perceptions of Online Education and Digital Technologies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Electronics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 319 - 319

Published: Jan. 8, 2023

We designed a bibliometric review combined with systematic of relevant research on student perceptions online education, which was conducted from March 2020 until September 2022 (focused emergency remote teaching). By exploring the Scopus and Web Science (WoS) databases, we selected 154 articles addressing mostly positive/negative as well neutral perceptions. The methodology followed Khan five-step approach included PRISMA flowchart integrating keywords for selecting quantitative data analysis. Evidence brought forward identifying advantages education based efficiency-related factors, contributing to supportive attitudes learners (digital technology application, self-directed learning flexibility). Our analysis revealed that pursued field is still insufficiently explored. Universities must prepare more consciously embedding current technological challenges cope unforeseen situations, such an immediate switch classic face-to-face teaching digital education. greatest challenge universities in society given by just-in-time, flexible adaptation unplanned situations. Therefore, always be prepared make offline vice versa—at same time, guaranteeing quality processes satisfaction. Future trends reveal role digitalization educational sector innovative technologies curriculum calls new pedagogical centred learners’ learning, collaborative cognitive social presence students teachers. most important contributions paper reside in-depth their perceived disadvantages related experienced during COVID-19 pandemic. These were analysed against and, among them, “application technologies” considered niche investigation acceptance model (TAM).

Language: Английский

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Interaction during online classes fosters engagement with learning and self-directed study both in the first and second years of the COVID-19 pandemic

Computers & Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 200, P. 104795 - 104795

Published: April 5, 2023

Language: Английский

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Physical activity habits prevent psychological distress in female academic students: The multiple mediating role of physical and psychosocial parameters

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. e26626 - e26626

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Psychological distress is recognised as the most common mental health difficulty in emerging adult (18-to-24-year-old) female academic students. This study aimed to test a novel model positing physical activity habits protective factor for psychological through mediating role of and parameters. Adherence Mediterranean diet self-reported status were included Self-reported time spent on leisure activities parameters considered.

Language: Английский

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In-service teacher trainees experience with and preference for online learning environments during Covid-19 pandemic

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. e29505 - e29505

Published: April 1, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the educational sector to quickly adapt crisis and shift online learning environments (OLEs). Therefore, a critical area for research is assessing readiness of teachers in terms their familiarity preference OLEs. In this study, we aimed improve experience in-service teacher trainees with OLEs during Ethiopia. To achieve goal, questionnaires were used gather data from trainees. Descriptive inferential statistical methods, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) confirmatory (CFA), Pearson correlation, one-way ANOVA, analyze determine participants' opinions experiences results showed that while had less knowledge skills compared cooperation interaction, they preferred platforms over strategies. Additionally, correlations found between skills; platforms; strategies; Interestingly, no statistically significant correlation was platforms. conclusion, Ethiopian favored traditional strategies, despite having skills. Further needed explore preferences various ecological aspects.

Language: Английский

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The importance, benefits, and future of nanobiosensors for infectious diseases

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71(2), P. 429 - 445

Published: Jan. 18, 2024

Abstract Infectious diseases, caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, are crucial for efficient disease management, reducing morbidity and mortality rates controlling spread. Traditional laboratory‐based diagnostic methods face challenges high costs, time consumption, a lack of trained personnel in resource‐poor settings. Diagnostic biosensors have gained momentum potential solution, offering advantages low cost, sensitivity, ease use, portability. Nanobiosensors promising tool detecting diagnosing infectious diseases coronavirus disease, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis. These sensors use nanostructured carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoparticles to detect specific biomarkers pathogens. They operate through mechanisms like the lateral flow test platform, where sample containing biomarker pathogen is applied strip. If present, binds recognition probes on strip, indicating positive result. This binding event visualized colored line. review discusses importance, benefits, nanobiosensors diseases.

Language: Английский

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Supporting social interactions to improve MOOC participants’ learning outcomes: a literature review

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Introduction The need for more scalable, accessible and affordable education, coupled with technological advancements in information sharing technology collaborative platforms has led to the growth of MOOCs (massive open online courses). resulted learning becoming increasingly distributed, flexible compared traditional classroom allowing individuals disadvantaged groups access high quality educational materials. However, new challenges emerge, most notably MOOCs’ low completion rates. Among reasons a rate, lack interaction peers is cited as major reason, yet, interventions promote social received relatively less attention. From constructivist perspective, interactions among are essential helping learn. This systematic literature review aimed understand MOOC settings. includes constructs measured outcomes how they were measured. Methods Literature articles sourced from multiple databases filtered inclusion using PRISMA process its four phases. Twenty included final review. Results showed that fall into three categories: discussion forums, one-to-one peers. Learning investigated grouped knowledge, engagement, engagement learner experience. Conclusion Across studies, there clear positive effects on outcomes. Intervention strategies include sending prompts use boards also grouping learners by homogeneity based their engagement. experimental studies necessary bolster evidence causal impact interactions. Also, further research should be done potential mediating factors contribute success implementing interactive elements MOOCs.

Language: Английский

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Exploring pedagogical perspectives of EFL instructors: advantages, disadvantages, and implications of Blackboard as an LMS for language instruction

Cogent Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

The Blackboard learning management system (LMS) is one of the online platforms for teaching a range subjects. This study explores perceptions English as Foreign Language (EFL) instructors regarding language skills. It also identifies advantages and disadvantages compared to face-to-face (F2F) instruction. To collect data, employed convergent/parallel mixed-methods (QUAN-QUAL approach) design. First, total 47 from Saudi university participated in completing 7-item closed-ended questionnaire. Then, 14 teachers provided feedback through an open-ended questionnaire on pros cons versus Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics thematic comparing results. findings demonstrate that EFL have mixed responses. They favor effective medium listening, reading, speaking, pronunciation. However, they suggest writing grammar skills are taught better. research contributes understanding LMS with its implications instruction inform decision-making processes.

Language: Английский

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The Interplay Between Stress and Eating Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Romanian Physical Therapy Students

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 1755 - 1755

Published: March 5, 2025

Background: University students often experience significant stress, which may contribute to disordered eating behaviors. Objectives: This study examines the relationship between perceived stress and attitudes among physical therapy in Romania, exploring impact on overall well-being identifying predictors of maladaptive patterns. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 192 from Faculty Midwifery Nursing, “Carol Davila” Medicine Pharmacy. Two validated instruments were used: Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) assess behaviors Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) measure levels. Statistical analyses included correlations, ANOVA, regression models, a significance threshold p < 0.05. Results: Among respondents, 15.1% displayed behaviors, significantly correlating EAT-26 subscales. levels predominantly moderate high, younger reporting higher stress. positive correlation found particularly dieting bulimia/food preoccupation. Female reported than males; however, no gender differences observed No associations BMI, weight fluctuations, scores, suggesting other factors better explain Logistic identified as predictor risk, reinforcing its role shaping Conclusions: impacts attitudes, highlighting need for targeted interventions reduce promote healthy coping mechanisms. Future research should investigate longitudinal patterns effectiveness aimed at improving student well-being. The limited sample size absence sensitivity are notable limitations that constrain generalizability findings.

Language: Английский

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Beyond Bouncing Back: Exploring Undergraduate Dental Professional Students' Perceptions of Resilience

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 31, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction The first signs of mental health issues in dentistry manifest as early undergraduate training, thus it is essential to delve into the concept resilience equip those studying and working with resources cultivate a positive mindset. Materials Methods A focus group was conducted homogenous purposive sample eight dental profession students from all 3 years study at University Portsmouth Dental Academy (UPDA). six‐phase Braun Clarke's thematic analysis adopted interpret patterns data. Results Four themes of: ‘definition resilience’; ‘factors enhancing challenging resilience’ ‘developing dentistry’; 23 subthemes were identified. Students defined an ability bounce back adversity perceived dynamic contextual phenomenon that fluctuated due interplay personal, social environmental factors. Conclusion findings this showed students' perceptions resilience, factors influencing strategies develop it. These may inform curriculum training programmes targeted towards population.

Language: Английский

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Attitude and Performance for Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Meta-Analytic Evidence

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(19), P. 12967 - 12967

Published: Oct. 10, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic prominently hit almost all the aspects of our life, especially in routine education. For public health security, online learning has to be enforced replace classroom learning. Thus, it is a priority clarify how these changes impacted students. We built random-effect model meta-analysis pool individual effect sizes for published articles concerning attitudes and performance towards Databases included Google Scholar, PubMed (Chinese) CNKI repository. Further, moderated analysis meta-regression were further used potential heterogenous factors impacting this pooled effect. Forty papers (n = 98,558) screened that eligible formal analysis. Meta-analytic results demonstrated 13.3% (95% CI: 10.0–17.5) students possessed negative during pandemic. A total 12.7% 9.6–16.8) found report poor Moderated revealed early (p 0.006). Results showed could predict significantly 0.026). In conclusion, caused by may have brought about poorer compared learning,

Language: Английский

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