Asian Journal of Education and e-Learning
Asian Journal of Education and e-Learning (AJEEL) ISSN (Online): 2321-2454
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Strategies and Best Practices for Higher Education Faculty Recruitment for Online Instruction
The requirements, scope, and process of faculty recruitment have evolved considerably with the advancements in technologies and the explosion of online and hybrid teaching-learning settings. This digital transformation of higher education has extended into faculty recruitment practices, prompting institutions to adopt more efficient, inclusive, and strategic approaches to attract and retain qualified, competent, and suitable instructors. Online faculty recruitment offers broad reach and flexibility, but it also introduces new challenges, such as ensuring fairness, mitigating digital bias, and creating engaging and appealing virtual experiences. To attract and retain top teaching talent in higher education, academic institutions must need to implement best practices throughout the recruitment process of planning, outreach, evaluation, and onboarding. When recruiting faculty online, institutions must expect and plan for unique challenges, including technological availability, bias elimination in virtual formats, and ensuring inclusive practices, while guaranteeing academic thoroughness. This research outlines some strategies and best practices across key recruitment phases: strategic planning, job design, outreach and marketing, candidate experience, evaluation, offers and onboarding, and retention, all supported by scholarly and institutional values.
Keywords – Artificial intelligence, adjunct faculty, contingent faculty, continuous improvement, data-driven recruitment, global academic collaboration, hybrid instruction, LMS, search committee, structured evaluation, STEM.
Copyright (c) 2025 Courtney Jane, Bhaskar Sinha, Douglas Roberts https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Exploring Pathways of Elderly Education Support Services: A Case Study of Yunnan Open University for the Elderly Based on the Three Dimensions of Learning Theory
Guided by the Three Dimensions of Learning theory, this study focuses on the “knowledge acquisition process” and the “interaction process” of older learners. It examines learning barriers faced by older adults across the cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. Drawing on the practical experience of Yunnan Open University for Older Adults, an empirical analysis of learning support services in elderly education was conducted. The findings reveal three key factors constituting major obstacles to learning among older adults: the misalignment between learning content and actual needs, insufficient intrinsic motivation, and the detachment between learners and learning contexts. To optimize learning support services in elderly education, institutions should adopt holistic strategies, including diversifying learning content to better meet learners’ needs, strengthening emotional support mechanisms, and fostering interactive learning environments.
Elderly online Education, Three Dimensions of Learning Theory, Learning Support Services
Copyright (c) 2025 Li Tao, Liu Jingjia, Lu Xuan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Evaluating EFL Classroom Characteristics from Constructivist Perspectives in Sudanese Universities
This paper evaluates EFL classroom practices at two Sudanese universities (Gezira and Omdurman Islamic) through the lens of constructivist theory. Using a mixed-methods approach with 60 students and 10 teachers, the study explores the extent to which constructivist principles—such as student-centered learning, reflective thinking, collaboration, and authentic assessment—are present in the classrooms. Findings reveal that instruction remains largely teacher-centered, with minimal adoption of constructivist strategies. The study concludes with recommendations for curriculum reform, teacher training, and authentic assessment to better align with global best practices.
Constructivism, EFL, Sudanese Universities, Student-Centered Learning, Classroom Characteristics, Teacher Perceptions, Higher Education
Copyright (c) 2025 Mahmoud Adam Saeed Abugroon https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The Vowel System of the Avar Language and its Phonetic Patterns
The Avar language, spoken by over 715,000 people in Russia and neighboring regions, has been significantly influenced by the Russian language. This study investigates the extent of this influence over the past 50 years through a comparative analysis of Avar vowels, considering articulatory features like lip involvement and tongue position. Key findings reveal phonetic changes in Avar vowels due to Russian influence, including shifts in vowel quality and patterns of vowel alternation. These changes highlight the dynamic adaptation of the Avar vowel system in a multilingual context, contributing to a broader understanding of cross-linguistic phonological interactions.
vowel, phoneme, labialised, non-labialised, unstressed, stressed, neutralisation, vowel alternation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zarema Akhmedova, Szentgyörgyi Szilárd https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Exploring the Usage of the Learning Management System in Oral Health Courses
Learning Management Systems (LMS) are being increasingly used in Higher Education to augment teaching and learning in both online and face-to-face courses. The oral health courses have adopted the same approach. This study explores the usage of the LMS by students in the oral health courses. The LMS usage data in each of the oral health courses were extracted through the learning analytics feature and analysed. The Year I students spent more time on the LMS than Year II students but less than the Year III students. Students spent more time on the LMS in clinical courses compared to nonclinical courses. A greater number of academic literary resources were accessed and downloaded through the LMS in nonclinical courses compared to clinical courses. Year III students least accessed the academic literary resources. The findings of the study, though not conclusive, have highlighted the potential implication of determinants like diversity of resources and assessment design on the usage of LMS.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rohini Khareedi, Daniel Fernandez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Towards Competency-Based Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) in Public Universities Kenya: A Case of Bomet University College
CBC is a new system of education by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and launched by the ministry of education in 2017. The universities aim at focusing on the training of a segment of academic staff who will offer training to lecturers on an ongoing and regular basis. The ultimate goal of CBC was to equip the university with what it needs to produce teachers with the requisite skills and competencies relevant under the new curriculum currently being rolled out in the country. The purpose of this research aimed at ascertaining the Preparedness of Institutions of Higher Learning IHE towards Competency Based Education for sustainable Development (HESD). The study was guided by two objectives: To investigate the role of universities in incorporating Sustainable development goals (SDG’S) and to establish if the universities have modified its academic programs to align with CBC. This research employed qualitative study based on hermeneutic, interpretive methodology to explore the interrelations, analysis of documents of Academic Programs and interview of academic Programme owners in Bomet University College in readiness for competency Based Education for sustainable development in Kenya. Bomet University College sixty (60) academic staff constituted the target population for this study. Qualitative Data was collected from the Target Institutional Website and Curricula, similarly primary data was collected using questionnaires and Interviews of the respective heads of the departments and Deans of the Target Institution. The findings were that majority of the responded agree that Bomet University College Curriculum has integrated problem solving skills which is key to success of competence Based Curriculum and therefore Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya should incorporate integration of problem-solving skills in their curriculum.
Competence Based, Curriculum, University, IHL,
Copyright (c) 2025 Fredrick Olanga Wafula, Everlyne Kareji Amadi, Salome Lulley, Wanyonyi Mulalu, Patrick Boniface Ojera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
How does language assessment impart for the Teaching of English as Second Language!
English language teaching can never achieve the goal without assessment. The language assessment is inevitable for teaching and learning. This paper argues about the co-ordination between the assessment and teaching. India, the classrooms are often considered as the symbol of pluralism indeed. The student hails from the multilingual and multicultural background, and these features can be used as resource rather than seen as an obstacle. The student learns English as second language and the teacher assesses the language skills. The paradigm of language assessment is explicit to the worth of teaching and learning. It is feasible to measure the language skills of language learners and its influence on the phenomenon of teaching and learning.
English as second language, Curriculum, ESL assessment, assessment for teaching
Copyright (c) 2023 Irshad Ahmad Khan, Bilal Tasleem, Parvez Khanday https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
An Aerial Insight on Physiotherapy Training in the University of Namibia during Covid-19 era
ABSTRACT— Teaching and learning in higher education context around the globe witnessed unique disturbances during the COVID-19 induced calamity. The educators had to adjust their old ways of teaching and learning in order to halt the spread of the deadly virus. in the University of Namibia, the physiotherapy training, despite its practicality, is not pardoned from virus induced transformation. These rapid transformation and migration to technology assisted pedagogies introduced new ways of normal. Therefore, higher education institutions are challenged to rethink of the way they will conduct educational activities post-COVID-19 era. This review paper focused on enabling teaching and learning in physiotherapy training during the COVID-19 at the University of Namibia and chart the way forward post-COVID-19.
Copyright (c) 2023 Farirai Evelyn Kamba, Lukas Matati Josua, Rakel Kavena Shalyefu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Proposal for the Possibility of Teaching Programming in the Subject of Computer Science using Autodesk Tinkercad
In today's world, we are witnessing a rapid boom in the implementation of various elements of robotics, intelligent, learning and other systems in our daily lives. The emphasis is on a multidisciplinary approach. These systems build on both hardware and software. Therefore, the question of programming is topical and we meet processors at every step. Our goal is to show within a few lessons the possibility of learning the principles of processor programming in a simple way, without the need for deeper knowledge of electronics or hardware. The use of the Arduino platform appears to be advantageous in this regard. It provides enough power and flexibility for educational purposes, while the Arduino IDE development environment is simple enough. Due to its diversity in terms of robustness and performance, Arduino is also widely used in practice, usually as an extension of existing systems. As an example, we can mention e.g. unmanned UAVs, camera or security systems, control and signaling systems, etc. Therefore, we see the sense of dealing with Arduino in education as well.
Arduino, Programing, Education, Primary school, Tinkercad
Copyright (c) 2023 Ondrej Takáč, Robert Kanta, Andrea Takáčová https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Use of Tinkercad as part of programming in elementary school computer science classes
The possibility of teaching programming in the form of blocks represents a great benefit and is becoming very widespread nowadays. Whether we are talking about children's programming languages, Lego MINDSTORMS or even Arduino programming. It is in connection with Arduino, especially for beginners who do not have sufficient knowledge, that it is appropriate to learn programming not directly on real hardware, but e.g. using the appropriate application. This will reduce the risk of damaging the Arduino by unwanted or inadequate intervention. Such an application is Autodesk Tinkercad. In our post, we will point out the possibility of facilitating learning the meaning of the ASCII table, using a practical example.
Arduino, Programing, Education, ASCII table, Tinkercad
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills through Short Stories in Higher Education Institutions
The purpose of the study was to examine the role of short stories on students' reading comprehension. To achieve its objective, this Quasi-Experimental study utilized pre-test and post-test design. The participants were classified into group 1, the Experimental Group, and Group 2, the control group. Data were collected through the pre-test and post-test reading tests. Then, the data were analyzed using SPSS 24, based on average scores, standard deviation, descriptive statistics, and t-tests for pre and post-test analysis. The findings of the study showed that students who learned to read through the technique of using carefully selected short stories improved their reading comprehension and reading skills more than students that studied with the other approach of using the national instructional material. Based on the study’s findings, it has been determined that learning to read with the help of short stories improves students' reading comprehension. The literary texts helped in students' learning strategies, in students' attention, and the improvement of students’ reading skills that indirectly improved their reading comprehension.
reading comprehension, improvement, the short story, reading skills
Copyright (c) 2022 Yitagesu Belete Teferra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Utilization of Instructional Materials Developed by the Mathematics Teachers in the Province of Sorsogon, Philippines
Development and utilization of teacher-made instructional materials in local public schools in the Philippines has taken an increase of demand especially during the implementation of the distance education- blended learning modalities in response to the Pandemic. However, in rural provinces, this remains a big challenge. This study investigates the utilization of instructional materials developed by mathematics teachers in public secondary schools in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. About fifteen teacher-authors and IM developers from different districts and municipalities across the province are the respondents of this study. The researcher made use of mixed method in the analysis and treatment of data. Findings reveal that mathematics teachers developed and utilized instructional materials that are very limited for classroom consumptions in the Division of Sorsogon. It further concludes that teachers encountered difficulty in utilizing instructional materials.
Copyright (c) 2022 Albert C Mendiola, Aldrin John J. Estonanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The Challenges in the Post-Epidemic Era：From Education, Tourism and e-Commerce Perspectives
In this post-epidemic era, all aspects of life are interlinked. Everything in life is changing at a very fast pace. Human beings have to make rolling adjustments to cope with different situations to achieve a balance in the lives. For examples, in the education industry, distance learning has played the biggest role during this period, allowing students to learn without interruption. Moreover, with the growth of E-commerce, online celebrities make full use of live streaming platform to promote and introduce products to create astonishing revenues. In addition to that, tourism, which people concerned the most, has also been affected. Manufacturers have advanced deployment of emerging non-contact technologies and applications with potential market, including robots and artificial intelligence with new business opportunities after COVID-19. (蘇孟宗, 2020) During this period of the epidemic, the online ticket booking and reservation have breakthrough growth. However, the online experiences and more convenient functions will become the key elements for consumers to determine whether the platform will maintain the sustainable development. As a result, the researcher will explore the impact and coping strategies of COVID-19, especially for Taiwan's economic restructuring, the service industry, and the education and technology industry in the post epidemic era. With an implementation of online questionnaire, the researcher has gained a better understanding of the post-epidemic era affecting tourism, education and E-commerce, and how to transition or respond in the wake of COVID-19.
Post-epidemic era, COVID-19, distance learning, e-commerce, artificial intelligence
Copyright (c) 2022 Ju Chun Ou https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Health Students Perception of Online Learning Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey on Quality of Online Learning in Indonesian University
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the teaching and learning process at various universities, especially for health science students. Electronic learning (E-Learning) is applied as a core learning method to carry out learning during the pandemic. This study aimed at investigating health science students’ perception about the quality of their online learning during the pandemic. A mixed method research design was implemented in this current study. The modified version of Online Learning Environment Survey (OLES) was used as the main instrument to collect data from 390 health science students at 'Aisyiyah University in Yogyakarta consisting of seven study programs such as nursing, anesthesiology, midwifery, physiotherapy, nutrition, medical lab technology and radiology. Contrary assumption from the previous research, this study found that there were only slight differences between students from the seven study programs with regard to their perception of online learning. Majority of students agreed that during pandemic they have studied real cases and considered to be relevant to issues that occur outside the classroom. However, in health science education system where many courses are practical oriented, students confirmed that shifting completely to online mode may not be possible to enhance their skill to become a professional medical in the future. Therefore, it is prominent to design an effective curriculum for health science education system for the new normal.
Online Learning Environment Survey (OLES)
Copyright (c) 2022 Ummu Artha Tsary Rumalessin, Johanes Pramana Gentur Sutapa, Wisjnu Martani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Teacher Readiness in Using Google Classroom Application in Mathematics Subjects
This study aimed to look at the readiness of teachers in the use of Google Classroom application in mathematics subjects. The use of the Google Classroom application which is an M-learning platform in teaching and learning was implemented intensively after our government introduced the Social Distancing Policy. The methodology of this study is quantitative and questionnaires are distributed to respondents in the form of Google Forms. A total of 99 primary and secondary school teachers were selected as study respondents. Study data were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) version 26. Statistical analysis used was descriptive statistics involving frequency, mean score and percentage, while inferential statistics involved t-test at a significance level of p <0.05. The results showed that gender factors did not affect the level of readiness of teachers from all aspects studied, namely knowledge, skills and attitudes. Overall, the aspect of teachers 'knowledge and skills towards the use of Google Classroom application is high, while from the aspect of teachers' attitude towards the use of Google Classroom application is moderate
Copyright (c) 2022 Nivetha Kirushna Balakrishnan, Mohd Afifi Bahurudin Setambah, A Rahim N. A https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Application of Task-driven Teaching Method in Business English Translation Teaching: Taking Hengyang Normal University as an Example
As a compulsory skill course for business English majors, business English translation courses should have strong social and purpose. Based on the principle of task-driven teaching method, this thesis explores the teaching strategies which can improve the translation level of business English majors by analyzing the application of task-driven teaching method in business English translation course, so that students’ level of translation can be promoted.
Task-Driven Teaching Method; Business English Translation
Copyright (c) 2022 Caihong Xie, Huiyao Ye https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Innovative Pedagogical Methodologies: Self Learning Experience – SeLE
Regarding contemporary formal education, several students question themselves about specific information treated in the classroom. In Brazil, courses focusing on building knowledge for undergraduate purposes are like undergraduate degrees. The various existing Brazilian undergraduate degrees undergo in their curriculum notes various changes for the most different motivations. Especially in a world where knowledge is rapidly reconstructed and shaped with the emergence of new technologies in the new post-digital age. These circumstances create difficulties due to the need for constant legislative updating. In this context, the teacher finds an extremely unstable situation, the point of view of its implementation, where, on the one hand, has the need for constant changes and technological adaptations, and other guiding legislation of their work with updating needs. The indiscriminate use of technology makes mostly people without initiatives to build creative thinking. In addition, there are daily cases of depression and various diseases arising from the occurrence of this fast-paced, connected and globalized world. From this point of view, it is up to the teacher to broker an orientation for to the use of such innovations to be beneficial, not the other way around. In this paper, we present one of the possible uses of technology, inserting or learning as a protagonist of its own educational process and presenting very interesting results of engagement.
Copyright (c) 2022 Veronica Barbosa, Isabelle de Oliveira, Joyce de Oliveira, Júlio de Albuquerque, Naslley Bernardes, Juliano da Silva, Enio Costa, Gentil Luiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Interdisciplinary Approach (S.T.E.M.) of the Rotational Motion of Solids Bodies: Α Comparative Study
The present paper explores issues concerning Senior High School students’ teaching and understanding of concepts and laws, related to the rotation of a solid body around a fixed axis of rotation, through a properly designed experimental type of teaching intervention, that incorporates custom-made educational material and utilizes ICT. Through an interdisciplinary-exploratory approach of teaching, the alternative ideas of 143 high school students, aged 16-17, were initially identified. The students were divided into a control group and an experimental one and completed a suitably designed questionnaire before and after the didactic interventions. The interventions aimed at investigating the extent to which the experimental student group alternative ideas, taught through an experimental scientific approach, changed compared to the ideas of the students of the control group, who were taught the same subjects in a conventional way. The results, obtained from a quantitative and qualitative analysis of questionnaires and interviews, indicate an improvement of the experimental student group understanding, in relation to the concepts of rotational movement. Additionally, they indicate the development of a positive attitude towards the experimental procedure, applied throughout the intervention, as opposed to that of the control group, where the teaching was carried out in a conventional way.
Experimental Physics teaching, ICT in Physics teaching, Rotational motion teaching, Raspberry Pi, STEM
Copyright (c) 2022 Georgios Kalantzis, Charilaos Tsihouridis, Marianthi Batsila, Dennis Vavougios https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Assessing the Availability and Application of E-Learning Resources in Schools of Midwifery in Anambra State
This study assessed the availability and application of e-learning resources in schools of midwifery in Anambra State. This descriptive survey design study was guided by two research questions. 88 midwife tutors in the five schools of Midwifery in Anambra State made-up the population. The sample is the same as the population as the population is of manageable size. Checklist was used to obtain data and the data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The validation of the instrument was done by three specialists. Cronbach alpha method was used to test the reliability and the alpha coefficients of 0.73 and 0.75 respectively were gotten for sections A and B. The findings revealed that few e-learning resources were available and utilized in schools of midwifery in Anambra State. The implications of the study were highlighted and it was recommended that government should organize seminars and workshops to train nurse tutors on the usage of e- resources to improve learning in nursing schools. Also suggestions for further studies were made.
Copyright (c) 2022 Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Helen Simon Nwafor, Christiana Ebele Dike, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Theresa Nkiru Uzor, David Chibuike Ikwuka https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Exploring selected factors that determine graduation times in an undergraduate programme
Introduction: Timely graduation is of colossal importance to students, universities, and other stakeholders. The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine the time taken to graduate and to determine if pre-enrolment demographic and experiential characteristics of students are predictive of the aggregate grade point average. The secondary purpose of the study was to identify individual aspects between cohorts based on the time taken to complete the course. Method: The sample for this study included all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) program at the Auckland University of Technology from 2008 to 2016. The desensitized data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Results: The mean grade point average in the first year was lowest in the cohort that took five years to complete and highest in the cohort that took three years to complete. Each year’s grade point average was positively correlated to the next year’s grade point average. The level of prior education and work experience were predictive of the aggregate grade point average in those completing in three years (P<0.05) but not in those completing in four years (P>0.05). Conclusion: Pre-enrollment factors, level of prior education and work experience were predictive of aggregate grade point average in the cohort completing in three years but not in the cohort completing in four years.
Copyright (c) 2021 Manorika Ratnaweera, Rohini Khareedi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Micro-environments in Libraries for Young Children
Most public libraries, small, medium, or large, offer a variety of services, facilities and amenities to their audience, depending on the assigned functions. The ideal size of space for children in public libraries cannot be calculated according to the population that it will serve, as is often the case with school libraries, but based on the activities to be developed and the characteristics of particular characteristics of childhood. Therefore, emphasis must be given primarily on the qualitative and secondarily on the quantitative characteristics of the children’s library physical environment. This paper presents answers on some basic questions. Do Public Libraries provide special space arrangements for children and their families in their establishments? Are Children Libraries “reading-rooms” suitably designed and furnished as to provide the necessary areas for reading, relaxing, playing or creating? Observations in several library facilities revealed some interesting findings concerning Children’s Library environments.
Children’s Library space micro-environment, Children’s Library furniture, Children’s Library space variety
Copyright (c) 2021 Stamoulia Polyzou, Nikos Zygouris, Kafenia Botsoglou, George I. Stamoulis, Denis Vavougios https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Improving Learner Retention in English Online Courses: Current Situation from a Center of Foreign Languages in Vietnam
Online learning has experienced rapid growth recently, particularly due to many schools’ closures because of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the number of online learners is steadily growing, retaining learners in online courses and programs has posed a challenge. Retention rates are vital data that is indicative of an institution’s ability to engage learners in their learning, satisfy their educational needs, and prevent them from dropping out. With the aim to explore possible reasons why learners drop out in their online learning and identify effective ways to improve learner retention, this study examines 164 online learners at a center of foreign languages through an online survey. The findings indicate that online learning is still a revolutionary trend of education and learner retention rates have been positive in most online courses. Practical recommendations are included so that institutions can use these results immediately to impact their policies and practices.
Copyright (c) 2021 Nguyen Quoc Hung Luu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
A Literature Review of Statistical Teaching Research in Big Data Environment
The arrival of the big data era brings not only opportunities but also challenges to statistics teaching. It is of great significance to explore the statistics teaching mode under the big data environment. Closely following the frontier of Statistics teaching research in the big data environment, this paper combs the literature on statistics teaching research in the big data environment. Through analysis, it is found that the statistics teaching should give consideration to "systematicness" and "pertinence" closely with the pace of the era, constantly cultivate big data thinking, and make good use of statistics, a "sharp tool" for mining data value, so as to better serve social development in the big data environment.
Big data environment, Statistics teaching, Review
Copyright (c) 2021 Chunhua Han https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Teaching and learning during COVID 19: Perspectives of undergraduate Oral Health students.
Introduction: COVID -19 has caused disruptions in higher education across the world. Our university adapted a blended model of learning, moving between traditional campus-based sessions and online sessions. Material and Methods: The purpose of this study was to investigate the students’ perceptions of their experience of teaching and learning during the pandemic. An anonymous electronic questionnaire-based survey was sent to students. The data was subject to analysis. Results: 67 students responded to the survey.32.8% of the participants felt face to face sessions were better than online sessions and 37.3% said that face to face and online sessions offer similar benefits. 37.3% preferred live online sessions while 46.3% preferred recorded videos. 40.3% of students reported finding transitioning into practical sessions challenging. 65.7% reported having been moderately impacted by COVID-19. Adaptation to online sessions, the level of engagement, the ability to seek clarifications, preparation for assessments and the ease of transition into practical sessions were all positively correlated to the level of impact by COVID-19 with p<0.05. Conclusion: The adaptability to and acceptability of online teaching and learning sessions has been high. A significant number of participants have reported finding the transitioning into practical sessions challenging. Keywords: COVID-19, Online learning and teaching, blended learning, higher education
Research on the Quality and Promotion Path of Master Degree Thesis
The quality of dissertations is the basic core of the development of professional degree postgraduate education. With the transformation of economic development mode and the steady progress of the construction of an innovative country, the demand for professional degree postgraduates in economic and social development has increased significantly. The result is that the number of significant growth and the quality is difficult to guarantee. The most prominent is that the quality of professional degree postgraduates represented by dissertations has declined to varying degrees. Through on-the-spot investigation, this paper concludes that there are four prominent problems in the quality of professional degree master 's degree thesis : the topic is not suitable, the research is not deep enough, the content is not innovative and the writing is not standardized. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the goal of improving the quality of professional degree master ' s degree papers only by strictly controlling the topic selection, adhering to the problem research orientation and implementing the basic attributes of innovation.
Dissertations, master of professional degree, graduate training quality
Copyright (c) 2021 Xiaobing Yang, Zhixin ` Zhang, Qibiao Zhang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Online versus Onsite Teaching Performance Analysis of an Introductory Electrical Circuit Class
Academia is adapting to the new age of online teaching and learning as the online mode has rapidly spread during the past several months. This is a significant paradigm shift and can also be viewed as an opportunity to think and experiment outside the box and question the traditional age-old ways of functioning in the onsite mode. As expected, there is continuous need and strong demand for innovative flexible online activities that promote learning. Currently, most academic institutions are in the process of either evaluating or implementing the new online options and tools for their programs. This paper compares the assessment data for online and onsite offerings of electrical circuit STEM classes during 2007-2021 and suggests that online mode is as good as or better than onsite mode. Future research areas are recommended that may contribute to understanding these trends and results in other areas of engineering and computer science.
Keywords - Assessment, engineering, learning modality, STEM.
Copyright (c) 2021 Mohammad Amin, Bhaskar Raj Sinha, Pradip Peter Dey https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
A Literature Review of High Quality Development in Manufacturing
China's economy has entered a new stage of development. High-quality manufacturing development is an important part of the high-quality development of the Chinese economy, and promoting high-quality manufacturing development is a strategic requirement in response to changes in the internal and external situation. This paper reviews and summarizes the important achievements of the research on the high quality development of manufacturing industry in recent years from four perspectives: connotation, path, evaluation system and evaluation of the high quality development of regional manufacturing industry, and points out the shortcomings of the current research.
Manufacturing, High quality development, Evaluation system
Copyright (c) 2021 Xingle Teng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Teaching and Learning Chemistry with a Motivating Tool: one CLICK!
The use of electronic response systems or “clickers” is a popular way to engage students and create an active-learning environment, especially within large courses of general subjects for first-year undergraduates. The present work examines with detail the methodology, the tasks and the results obtained respect to the students’ learning, participation, and engagement in the classroom. In general, students perceived that, clickers provided a significant enhancement to their learning, and teachers obtained real-time feed-back of how the concepts are assimilated or not by the students in order to quickly introduce improvements in their teaching.
clickers, electronic voting systems, motivation, active learning
Copyright (c) 2021 Rosa M Garcia-Lopera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Teaching and Learning in Classroom Based on Design Thinking
To address complex problems, design thinking is highly valuable because it offer a mindset and collection of strategies to systematically gather, analyze, and utilize data to inform novel solutions. As a problem-solving framework, Design thinking can be applied in teaching and learning in classroom. It offers a diverse set of adaptable problem-solving and idea generation processes that can help students to learn how to learn and develop a more creative mindset, and foster interdisciplinary exploration.
Copyright (c) 2021 Min Li https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Educators’ ICT Literacy: A Prerequisite for the Future of Education Post-COVID-19
The education ecosystem was highly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic last March 2020, which forced school leaders and stakeholders to adopt an online learning platform to cope with learning continuity. However, educators encountered challenges in using technology to manage digital curriculum and technology-driven instruction due to the lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and knowledge. This concept paper aims to highlight the need for educators' ICT literacy, which requires the support of new policies for educators to upgrade skills in managing the digital curriculum and effective online lessons delivery. Possessing ICT literacy skills will help educators be ready to transition to the new normal in education. ICT will be an integral component of the future of school education system after the pandemic,
Copyright (c) 2021 Gerby Parra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0