Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online learning in higher education: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 8

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted higher education by forcing transition to online learning, which became a mandatory teaching process during lockdowns. Although epidemiological situation has gradually improved since then, learning is becoming ever more popular as it provides new opportunities. Therefore, paper aims present recent research trends concerning in using selected bibliometric approaches. analysis based on 8,303 documents from Scopus database published between January 2020 and March 2022, when repeated lockdowns meant most countries were experiencing constant disruptions educational process. results show that increased interest research, notably English-speaking Asian countries, with being open-access scientific journals. Moreover, topics frequently discussed ICT pedagogy, technology-enhanced education, mental health well-being, student experience curriculum professional development. Finally, encouraged explorations emergency remote approaches like e-learning, distance virtual are intended limit physical contact teachers students, where specific requirements given field study often guide approach suitable. findings add existing body knowledge support evidence-based policymaking needed ensure sustainable future.

Язык: Английский

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Towards reproducible systematic reviews in Open, Distance, and Digital Education—An umbrella mapping review

Review of Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025

Abstract More and more systematic reviews (SRs) are being published in the educational sciences. This umbrella mapping review examines 576 SRs between 2018 2022 field of open, distance, digital education (ODDE) to investigate publication authorship patterns evaluate quality these SRs. A index score was calculated for each included study based on PRISMA reporting items (including elements such as search strategy, eligibility criteria, protocol registration, appraisal, interrater reliability, etc.). Almost many were previous four years most rigorous come from medical education. However, results show that there is room improvement ODDE. content analysis explored thematic scope showed majority addressed topics related learning design, AI education, effectiveness online teaching interventions. Research during this time period strongly influenced by experiences with COVID‐19 pandemic. The should help improve towards reproducible Context implications Rationale study: Open, Distance, Digital Education transition an warranted given dynamic growth literature. Why new findings matter: limits reproducibility validity presented research evidence—the present appraisal call Implications researchers : Conducting a fruitful exercise individual institutions gain solid overview topic. must be trained appropriate methodology valid. practitioners policy‐makers Systematic can valuable source inform practice policy‐making. attention paid reviews; if method not carried out accurately, interpreted caution. Journal editors: As gatekeepers responsible ensuring journal quality, editors invite experts SR members editorial team handle peer‐review process submissions. It guaranteed only methodologically sound published.

Язык: Английский

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Models of Designing and Developing Blended Learning: A Case Study of the Flipped Learning Model

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Defining Key Modality Parameters of Blended Courses

Journal of Educational Technology Systems, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

A recent increase in blended course options has changed the landscape of higher education, necessitating revisions prior categorization online and in-person models. Building on Mixed Instructional eXperience (MIX) taxonomy using current literature models, we developed three key parameters for defining modality. Resulting included: minimum technology-mediated delivery, with subcategories synchronous asynchronous delivery; geographical flexibility, a percentage face-to-face sessions that allow attendance; completion option, binary measure indicating whether full participation is allowed. Two coders applied these to 33 syllabi resulting intraclass correlations 0.78 0.83 delivery (asynchronous synchronous, respectively); 0.79 Cohen's Kappa 1 options. Results indicate our can be consistently, adequately describe modality distinguish various courses.

Язык: Английский

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Boosting Active Learning Through a Gamified Flipped Classroom: A Retrospective Case Study in Higher Engineering Education

Education Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(4), С. 430 - 430

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

Active learning and associated techniques such as flipped classes have been demonstrated to positive impacts on student performance. faces several challenges when learners apply weak styles. Weak might happen a is not motivated carry out any pre-class content activity, actively participate in the class or reflect reinforce learned during after class. This study explores how gamified classroom affects active performance outcomes. The case related technical course Maintenance Engineering Field, which well known for high rate of misunderstanding low It found that sequential game-boosting activities managed level up students’ outcomes by explaining almost all concepts with levels misconceptions.

Язык: Английский

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Blended learning for teacher training: benefits, challenges, and recommendations

Educational Dimension, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9, С. 1 - 12

Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2023

This study examines how blended learning (BL) was used for teacher training and retraining during after the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a systematic analysis of 27 scientific sources from Scopus database. BL is flexible personalized mode that combines face-to-face, synchronous, asynchronous distance methods, as well various ICT tools pedagogical technologies. The identifies main approaches, benefits, challenges implementation in education. It reveals can enhance teachers’ access to resources, communication, interaction, collaboration, reflection, creativity. However, it also requires reliable technology, technical support, adequate both teachers students.

Язык: Английский

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Resilience in the face of adversity: Exploring junior high learners’ perspectives and experiences of blended learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

European Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1), С. e02402 - e02402

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted education, revealing inadequacies and inequalities within the educational arena. This led to emergence of blended learning as a necessary response, driven by integrating digital technology into teaching learning. paper explores perspectives experiences junior high learners in implementation modality at particular public school institution Eastern Visayas, Philippines. A qualitative approach using single case study design was utilized, participants were selected purposive sampling procedure. Using Braun Clarke’s thematic data analysis method, generated three themes regarding learners’ perspectives: advantages learning, limitations for optimum ambivalent perceptions towards Moreover, five emerged learning: affective issues distractive environment, time constraints barrier, internet connectivity issues, challenges quality education implementation. As result, administrators, teachers, parents, entire academic community should strengthen their collaboration promote ensure attainment setup. results this can also assist future related research knowing how be better implemented.

Язык: Английский

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Lecturers’ perceptions of the influence of AI on a blended learning approach in a South African higher education institution

Discover Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024

In this study, the researchers explore lecturers' perspectives on impact artificial intelligence (AI) has blended learning within context of South African higher education. AI is transforming traditional teaching and by enabling academic institutions to offer computerised, effective, objective educational processes. The research was conducted address growing need understand viewpoints how can enhance practices overcome existing challenges in environments. To investigate phenomenon, applied Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) model as theoretical framework for study. Their qualitative undertaking employed a singular case study design focusing 15 lecturers from College Education at selected institution, arrive an in-depth understanding experiences perceptions integrated learning. examined both benefits associated with mode, integration. data collection process involved semi-structured focus group interviews that allowed discussions be conducted. This complemented detailed document analysis analyse course materials methods used lecturers. Homogeneous, purposeful sampling select participating who shared specific characteristics relevant Data coding through induction method, which helped reveal codes were subsequently categorised. also included comprehensive literature review recent findings, correlated collected data. findings underscored critical supportive measures, such management backing, enhanced training opportunities, professional development initiatives, reliable technological infrastructure, improved internet connectivity, additional time allocation, successful implementation integrates AI. contributes valuable insights into, on, implications adopting hybrid environment.

Язык: Английский

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Academic impressions pertaining to the “new normal” in tourism education and practice in accordance with digital technology and creativity

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(1), С. 10 - 25

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024

Purpose The aim of this study is to explain the educational practices that emerged with concept “new normal” in an overview. In line goal, experiences academics who are experts their fields have been utilized. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on both academic and trade literature. Interviews representatives from schools providing tourism education North Cyprus were conducted online in-person. qualitative research method form interview was employed research. participants consist 15 working field education. Additionally, concerning selection these participants, sector experience applied lecture status taken into consideration. As second dimension research, extensive literature review subject expanded by explaining it examples around world. Findings It has revealed institutions tourist businesses constantly renew themselves technologically. findings obtained include innovations they use applications such as Hybrid/BL – Blended Learning, VR Virtual Reality, Artificial intelligence, LMS & In-class response systems, API-based software systems courses teach. common opinion want provide a better should always be infrastructurally prepared for emergencies. Originality/value global COVID-19 pandemic created economic destruction many countries brought life halt. sector, one sectors most affected problem, various restrictions imposed touristic activities. While situation caused decrease demand paved way great technological changes resulted adoption new traces development face crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Hybrid learning trends in higher education post pandemic Covid 19: Scientometric mapping

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 17(1), С. 716 - 727

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2023

The study aimed to identify the keywords, authors, institutions and countries that were most influential in implementation of hybrid learning higher education during Covid 19 pandemic, see future research trends related post-Covid pandemic. This uses bibliometric approach. data collected is sourced from Scopus database, starting 2020 2022. Using ALL search ("hybrid learning" AND "higher education"), obtained 1,110 documents. Document sources came 783 journal documents, 214 conference proceeding 59 document book series, 54 books. results explained seven sub-fields keywords obtained, with top 7 namely students, e-learning, learning, covid-19, education, blended teaching, systems, online learning. With theme this consists 3,132 produces networks collaborative writers. There a network 105 countries, are United States, China, Spain, Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Netherlands Pakistan. documents also by 2,212 organizations 71 organization networks, as well 174 interconnected journals.

Язык: Английский

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