Performance evaluation of accessibility checker tool for educational websites DOI

J. Seetha,

M. Ayyadurai

Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 34(24)

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2022

Summary In recent days, Web 2.0 has become a popular tool including free digital programs which is utilized to create and share student‐created projects products. They are cooperative, multipurpose, easier utilize platforms boost students for interacting with others or generate individualized response At the same time, web accessibility checking tools play vital role in 2.0. Therefore, this article aims investigate performance of checker (AChecker) education learning websites The AChecker validates HTML content issues by providing location page, uploading an file, pasting whole source code from website. It generates report every problem chosen guidelines known, likely, potential problems. addition, used examine set 25 related learning. Brief analysis takes place using WCAG 1.0 guidelines. experimental outcome indicated that required be improved everyone.

Язык: Английский

Teaching and Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Topic Modeling Study DOI Creative Commons
Ranjit Vijayan

Education Sciences, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(7), С. 347 - 347

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant disruption to teaching and learning activities at all levels. Faculty, students, institutions, parents have had rapidly adapt adopt measures make the best use of available resources, tools strategies. While much online pedagogies been theoretically practically explored a limited extent, scale which these were deployed was unprecedented. This has led large number researchers share challenges, solutions knowledge gleaned during this period. main aim work thematically model literature related during, about, COVID-19. Abstracts metadata extracted from Scopus, topic modeling used identify key research themes. encompassed diverse scientific disciplines, including social sciences, computer science, life as well learnings in support systems, libraries, information technology, mental health. following six themes identified: (i) impact COVID-19 on higher education challenges faced by institutions; (ii) various strategies employed (iii) experience schools school teachers; (iv) training healthcare workers; (v) about COVID-19, treatment patients; (vi) health students result e-learning. Regardless themes, what stood out inequities digital divide. huge not only middle- low-income nations, but also several parts developed world. Several important lessons learned, which, no doubt, will be actively incorporated into practices teacher training. Nonetheless, full effect unprecedented educational adaptions basic education, expert training, stakeholders is yet fully fathomed.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

86

Characterization of the Teaching Profile within the Framework of Education 4.0 DOI Creative Commons
María Soledad, María Isabel Loaiza Aguirre, Alexandra Zúñiga

и другие.

Future Internet, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(4), С. 91 - 91

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2021

The authors of the Education 4.0 concept postulated a flexible combination digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in educational environments linked to real-world scenarios. Therefore, teachers have been challenged develop new methods resources integrate into their planning order help students these desirable necessary skills; hence, question: What are characteristics teacher consider within framework 4.0? This study was conducted higher education institution Ecuador, with aim identify teaching profile required undergraduate programs contribute decision-making about recruitment, professional training evaluation, human talent management, institutional policies interested connecting competencies needs society. Descriptive exploratory approaches, where we applied quantitative qualitative instruments (surveys) 337 313 graduates, were used. We also included interviews 20 experts field five focus groups 32 chancellors, school principals, university professors, specialists area. data triangulated, results organized categories (a) processes as facilitators (b), soft skills, (c) sense, (d) use technologies. outlined professor specialized for innovation, complex problem solving, entrepreneurship, collaboration, international perspective, leadership, connection research may be value administrators, social entrepreneurs, trainers, policy-makers implementing innovative supporting management policy decisions.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

74

Characterization of the Teaching Profile Within the Framework of Education 4.0 DOI Open Access
María Soledad, María Isabel Loaiza Aguirre, Alexandra Zúñiga

и другие.

Опубликована: Март 2, 2021

Education 4.0 postulates the flexible combining of digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in training environments linked to real-world scenarios. Therefore, teachers are challenged find or develop new methods resources integrate into their curricula help students these desirable necessary skills; hence, question: What characteristics a teacher consider within framework 4.0? This article presents study carried out higher education institution Ecuador. The objective was identify teaching profile required careers 4.0. descriptive, exploratory methodology applied quantitative qualitative instruments (surveys) 337 undergraduate 313 graduates. It also included interviews with 20 experts educational field five focus groups 32 rectors, school principals, university professors specialists area. data triangulated, results were categorized (a) processes as facilitators (b), soft skills, (c) human sense (d) use technologies. may be value administrators, social entrepreneurs, trainers, decision-makers interested implementing innovative programs.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

35

Investigating Palestinian in-service teachers’ beliefs about the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching English DOI Creative Commons
Husam Qaddumi, Matt Smith,

Khaled Masd

и другие.

Education and Information Technologies, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 28(10), С. 12785 - 12805

Опубликована: Март 15, 2023

The purpose of this study was to look into how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used in teaching English language from the point-of-view teachers Palestine. A quantitative approach employed collect data 780 school 260 schools who participated a course project utilizing ICT as Foreign Language (TEFL). These participants responded questionnaire survey about effects Covid-19 epidemic on education they dealt with these. We statistically analysed responses through four domains: use students' lives; generally; support learning EFL; teachers' perceived skills for using education. Results indicated that Palestinian public believed has clear potential English, but there remain barriers its implementation. Teachers feel equipped would like see greater emphasis training order maximise their teaching.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

10

K-12 Teacher’s Appropriation of Digital Technologies and Innovative Instruction Across EU: A Scoping Review DOI Open Access

Leonidas Chalkiadakis,

Ingrid Noguera

International Journal of Instruction, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 17(1), С. 415 - 436

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2023

The K-12 education has lived an upsetting period where teachers have been forced to incorporate technologies intensively, bringing light numerous issues and opportunities, whose assessment can result in educational renewal. This scoping review’s objective is examine the positive impact of pandemic on digital appropriation innovative instruction across EU from teachers’ point view. Within a total 77 articles, published between 2020 2022, research showed that perceived lockdown as opportunity increase their competences teach through tools apply novel instructional strategies. Additionally, they progressed for assessing interacting with students colleagues. consider professional development terms establishment new skills, despite lack necessary equipment psychological well-being creating challenges distance education. In conclusion Covid-19 enabled expand skills respond needs future schooling. Keywords: technologies, instruction, European Union, teachers, perceptions

Язык: Английский

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Students’ adaptive behaviors to Covid-19 impacts: a multidimensional analysis DOI Creative Commons

Artur Parreira,

Maria Helena de Aguiar Pereira e Pestana, Marcelle Rossi de Mello Brandão

и другие.

Ensaio Avaliação e Políticas Públicas em Educação, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 31(120)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Abstract This investigation had three objectives: (i) to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on emotional state and behavior Higher Education students; (ii) clarify condition students at beginning pandemic; (iii) understand how they assess engage in adaptive behaviors. The sample involved 804 Brazil Portugal. results corroborate hypotheses: forced emergence energy dissipative structures; student stems not only from negative Covid-19, but also internal external positive motivational factors. Online classes indicate groups students: enthusiasts, thinkers, skeptics, with statistical differences between countries, gender, professional status. implementation hybrid teaching should be considered enhance learning.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1

Language Education in Emergencies: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Athip Thumvichit,

Savika Varaporn,

Vorakorn Tuvachit

и другие.

Journal of language and Education, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 7(4), С. 183 - 197

Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2021

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, education systems around globe suspended on-site classes and transitioned instruction various remote environments, creating a distinctive context for teaching learning. This systematic review brings together available research in language within current emergency setting examine state of affairs, as well situation’s inherent challenges opportunities learners teachers. A total 38 studies were collected reflect trend, with 16 these in-depth reviewed. Research focusing on was dominant. Most conducted at tertiary level. The highlighted digital tools that are capable engaging an interactive learning experience, though they unable replace face-to-face instruction. Outside-of-class support such extra channels communication, self-access (SALL) materials, advising (ALL) all found complement It is recommended teachers try retain their principles put them into practice regardless abrupt transition. Teachers’ wellbeing can be promoted when accept changes see opportunities.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

3

Performance evaluation of accessibility checker tool for educational websites DOI

J. Seetha,

M. Ayyadurai

Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 34(24)

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2022

Summary In recent days, Web 2.0 has become a popular tool including free digital programs which is utilized to create and share student‐created projects products. They are cooperative, multipurpose, easier utilize platforms boost students for interacting with others or generate individualized response At the same time, web accessibility checking tools play vital role in 2.0. Therefore, this article aims investigate performance of checker (AChecker) education learning websites The AChecker validates HTML content issues by providing location page, uploading an file, pasting whole source code from website. It generates report every problem chosen guidelines known, likely, potential problems. addition, used examine set 25 related learning. Brief analysis takes place using WCAG 1.0 guidelines. experimental outcome indicated that required be improved everyone.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2