Embracing the Extend Platform in Postgraduate Education: Unveiling Student Perspectives on Technological Trends in Course Delivery DOI Creative Commons
Hao Tran, Annita Stell, Noriko Iwashita

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Trends in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(4), P. 689 - 704

Published: Dec. 11, 2023

Recent global events have made it crucial for higher education to continuously update course content with digital alternatives meet evolving student expectations and enhance their learning experience. The extent of redevelopment varies widely, depending on the specific outcomes. While numerous studies investigate impact digitally revitalized materials tertiary students, less is known about user experiences international postgraduate students in context a second language teaching methodology using different delivery modes. Our study examined students’ perceptions Extend Technology Acceptance Model 2 (TAM 2). an online platform implemented as main two courses at large urban Australian university. results from mid-term evaluation surveys end-of-semester evaluations indicated that most had positive attitudes towards Extend, finding beneficial inclusivity objective transparency. findings highlight both perceived usefulness ease use building independent journey. However, long-term successful outcome delivering this across various class deliveries, other aspects related individual differences need be taken into consideration.

Language: Английский

Evaluating the online and offline learning effectiveness in Bangladesh using Analytic Hierarchy Process DOI Creative Commons

Syeda Sharaban Tahura,

Md. Abdus Shabur,

Tasnuva Jahan Nuva

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Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Transitioning from Virtual to Traditional: Unravelling the Distinct Challenges Faced by Medical Students Switching from Online to Offline Education. DOI Creative Commons
Peter Chovanec, Vaishali Khatri

MedEdPublish, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 4 - 4

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Background Over a year after WHO declared the end of COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, students across all educational stages, including higher education, have faced challenges transitioning from online to offline teaching environments. As institutions return in-person teaching, many are still adjusting traditional classroom settings. Methods In 2024, study using questionnaire with nine open-ended questions was distributed 115 medical investigate these transition challenges. We received 27 voluntary responses (23.5% response rate). The qualitative data were analysed identify common themes, challenges, and improvement suggestions. Results Students admitted schools post-pandemic struggled re-adapting learning becoming accustomed platforms during pandemic. Significant adjustments needed areas such as discipline, engagement, social interaction, methodologies. While education offered flexibility convenience, provided more structured engaging environment, underscoring need for balanced approach accommodate diverse student needs. Discussion Suggestions gradual transition, flexible attendance policies, multiple time options, clear health safety information, enhancement classes recommended address needs by this transition.

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Preferencias metodológicas de estudiantes universitarios en el periodo postpandemia DOI Creative Commons
Néstor Eduardo Flórez Oviedo, Catalina González-Penagos, Leidys Helena Rivera Quiroz

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Published: March 10, 2025

Una de las transiciones educativas más importantes los últimos años fue la llegada pandemia originada por COVID-19. La educación antes esta situación había tenido modificaciones estructurales, políticas, procesos y currículo, pero no se enfrentado a magnitud una virtual que llegó forma urgente espontánea (Álvarez et al., 2020). Esta disrupción, entre otras cosas, incluyó un cambio metodología para instituciones universitarias todos sus grupos interés. El impacto causado COVID-19 suspendió partes estructura gestión universitaria predominante, brindó oportunidad repensar objetivos mismos universidad rediseñar enseñanza el aprendizaje al permitir variedad “combinaciones” modalidades (Tomej 2022, p. 5).

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Evaluating Sustainable Online Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of IT Device Utilization among Slovakian and Hungarian University Students DOI Open Access
Nóra Gombkötő,

Iveta Štempeľová,

Ondrej Takáč

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 699 - 699

Published: Jan. 12, 2024

By the onset of 21st century, online presence had become prevalent in higher education, with COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating this trend. However, success education and its assessment by students can differ significantly from region to according field study. This be influenced students’ habits using IT devices, but it also occur other way around. In research, experiences related were examined fields Informatics, Agriculture Pharmacy at two higher-education institutions Slovakia one Hungary, considering environmental social sustainability implications. study, addition simple statistical methods, a cross-tabulation analysis was carried out Cramer’s V method. The results have shown that investigated confidently navigate world; they are conscious users tools without being addicted. A total 74% Mosonmagyaróvár believe possess sufficient information about risks associated computers, mobile phones, Internet, whereas only 34% Košice share same sentiment. reason for differences between these characteristics attributed specialties different majors, not those arising regional differences, raising important questions ecological practices. relatively great consistency observed learning among three institutions, approximately 85% expressing overall satisfaction experience. easier availability study materials savings on travel mentioned as advantages, contributing economic sustainability. separation their mates lack practical training may regarded disadvantage them, seem preference face-to-face training. Overall, concluded purely Agriculture, is feasible time being, necessitating balanced sustainable approach future.

Language: Английский

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Back to the New Normal in Engineering Education towards Student-Centered Learning: Remote? In Person? Hybrid? DOI Open Access

Abdullatif A. AlMunifi,

Mohammed Alfawzan

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(18), P. 13510 - 13510

Published: Sept. 9, 2023

Academic institutions are back to normal, but what about students? What were the cultural and lifestyle changes impacts due remote mode of learning? Classes in Saudi universities pre-pandemic time predominantly 100% face face. During COVID-19 pandemic, education sector moved online then went through hybrid (a mixture remote) until return old i.e., person. Students post-pandemic period wondering “Why we coming campus? is value this teaching learning experience where have commute daily?” This research addresses students’ concerns questions, it following questions: extent do they prefer remotely? In person? Hybrid? Observations discussions preceded design instruments. A questionnaire survey that consists closed-ended open-ended questions was distributed received responses from 74 engineering students, at Qassim University, who last three semesters their studies modes learning. To complement quantitative achieve a better understanding matters revealed survey, results analysis shared focus group sessions with students faculty members. The findings mixed methods approach gaining significant preference among partial support staff. On other hand, unfavorable perceptions expressed towards both going normal or transition completely

Language: Английский

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Faculty perception of online education: considerations for the post-pandemic world DOI Creative Commons
Vian Ahmed, Chiraz Anane, Ayman Alzaatreh

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Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

In the post-COVID era, academic institutions adapted curricula, utilizing aspects of online delivery in full or partially. Consequently, this research focuses on identifying factors that influence faculty perceptions effective higher education and comparing them with students’ perceptions. The study involves semi-structured interviews 15 members at a renowned university to gain insights into their teaching experiences during pandemic. Additionally, 51 participated survey using Relative Importance Index (RII) method determine most significant practices impacting delivery. results indicate concerning factor for is facilitating engagement interactions class, an RII 0.94. Controlling dishonesty assessments receives relatively lower concern 0.67. Making lectures interactive identified as challenging practice faculty. Comparing findings based previous studies, both groups emphasize significance communication, interaction, use technology. Faculty prioritize organization lectures, while students focus elements. value relevance assignments, instructor qualities responsiveness.

Language: Английский

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Was “Returning to Normal” More Effective? Comparing Online and Offline Learning in English as a Foreign Language DOI Creative Commons
Keith J. Topping, Natalya S. Erokhova, Nataliia Sokolova

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Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 731 - 731

Published: July 4, 2024

The aim of this research was to investigate whether a post-pandemic return more face-to-face teaching any effective than during-pandemic online teaching, using examination results as an indicator. It compares the two middle years four-year undergraduate degree in English Foreign Language over consecutive years. Year 1 saw 73% time spent and learning, while 2 25%. relative effects on versus less were compared. participants 105 Methodologists (future teachers) 272 Translators (N = 377), predominantly female (83%). Entry scores checked ensure similarity cohorts. Examinations taken twice year. On one course, yielded better performance both occasions. three others, Winter but equivalent Summer. Of 24 Effect Sizes (ESs), only 3 favour offline. average ES 0.10 online, 0.21 0.05 Thus, learning modestly learning. This had implications for course designers/university managers terms

Language: Английский

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Excuse Me, Sir, Must The Class Be Online? Students On-Campus Putting Faculty On The Defense After The Pandemic: The Search For Justification And Preference DOI Open Access
Sani Alhaji Garba

Published: May 20, 2024

This study examines students' reactions to lectures being online instead of in class; and, their instructional delivery preferences after the pandemic. The was driven by queries demanding justifications for holding while they are on campus. Primary and secondary data were collected. primary collected during a two-session faculty-students informal classroom discussion. Related published research articles from 2022-2024 searched as systematic review. Content analysis used analyzing two sets Three patterns emerged indicating preference in-class regarding class second option justified absence face-to-face teaching. Six information identified data. indicated post-pandemic literature-based justification hybrid classes most recommended compared Cross-examination related literature before, during, pandemic shows increasing use offline technology distance on-campus education value teaching campus remained constant. conclusion considers backbone education; conventional technology-enhanced heart education. As such, positive effect educational practices is strengthening rather than threatening non-distance programs.

Language: Английский

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Enseigner et apprendre en présentiel DOI Creative Commons

Liudmyla Holubnycha,

Тетяна Щокіна, Natalia Soroka

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Éducation et socialisation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 72

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Cet article traite de la forme traditionnelle d'enseignement et d'apprentissage du point vue qualité des apprentissages, en particulier avantages inconvénients l'enseignement présentiel par rapport à formation ligne. L'objectif est vérifier si le processus d’enseignement classe meilleure que l'apprentissage ligne sur base d'un cas réel l'anglais l'Université nationale droit Yaroslav Mudryi. Les tâches consistent découvrir les l’enseignement celui ligne, révéler traditionnel au format d'une expérience réelle ou ont une plus grande influence résultats étudiants niveau licence méthodes recherches sont empiriques (enquêtes, observations) théoriques (analyses, synthèses comparaisons). mis évidence points suivants 1) : interaction temps réel, amélioration compétences sociales, collaboration, organisation, motivation, accessibilité évaluation ; 2) été révélés traitement petite partie programme problèmes discipline impossibilité d'écouter matériel cours plusieurs reprises nécessaire d'accès partir d'Internet tendance certains avoir barrière psychologique parler langue étrangère « direct » devant d'autres 3) démontré obtiennent moins bons académiques étudiant Nous concluons déterminent un grand effet avantages. Afin déterminer quel qualité, il continuer étudier problème.

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Analyzing Student Performance in Learning English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP): A Comparative Action Research Study of Online and Offline Learning DOI Creative Commons

Gufron Gufron,

Ainul Azmin Md Zamin

IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 32 - 47

Published: June 28, 2024

This study aims to examine the impact of pandemic on student performance in Learning English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) through a comparative analysis and post-pandemic periods, using Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach. The sudden shift remote hybrid learning during required transformation education, prompting an investigation into its effects students' language proficiency. research was conducted with diverse sample students across multiple disciplines. Quantitative qualitative data were collected, including academic records, proficiency tests, observations. Results revealed significant differences between two highlighting pandemic's outcomes. also explored various factors influencing these disparities, such as access technology, environments, adaptability instruction. There is gap long-term EGAP novelty this use CAR understand ongoing adaptive strategies education. sheds light challenges faced after pandemic, effectiveness methods, provides insights educational policymakers practitioners.

Language: Английский

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