Showing papers in "Innovations in Education and Teaching International in 2019"
TL;DR: In this article, despite the considerable volume of research in this area, many educators are still concerne[1] are still unconcerned about the impact of online learning on higher education.
Abstract: Over the last decade, online learning has grown to become an important part of higher education. However, despite the considerable volume of research in this area, many educators are still concerne...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore university students' intention to use mobile learning management systems (m-LMS) in higher education in Sweden and propose a research model based on the technology to address this problem.
Abstract: This study aims to explore university students’ intention to use mobile learning management systems (m-LMS) in higher education in Sweden. To address this, a research model based on the technology ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, a pre-test-post-test design was conducted with 42 higher education students who were asked to write an argumentative essay on the GMOs, engage in argumentative feedback, and revise their essay.
Abstract: Although the importance of students’ argumentative peer feedback for learning is undeniable, there is a need for further empirical evidence on whether and how it is related to various aspects of argumentation-based learning namely argumentative essay writing, domain-specific learning, and attitudinal change while considering their epistemic beliefs which are known to be related to argumentation. In this study, a pre-test–post-test design was conducted with 42 higher education students who were asked to write an argumentative essay on the GMOs, engage in argumentative feedback, and revise their essay. The results showed that argumentative peer feedback improves students’ argumentative essay writing and domain-specific learning. Furthermore, argumentative peer feedback caused attitudinal change. However, findings did not prove any impact of students’ epistemic beliefs on argumentation-based learning. This is against broadly shared theoretical assumption that argumentation-based learning is related to students’ epistemic beliefs. We discuss these results and provide an agenda for future work.
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TL;DR: The focus of this paper is to improve authenticity in test assessment methods through promoting realism, cognitive challenge and evaluative judgement during the planning, administering and following up of assessment tasks.
Abstract: Tests and examinations are widely used internationally. Despite their pervasiveness, they tend to measure lower order thinking skills in a decontextualized manner at a time when the literature frequently argues for the benefits of a richer, authentic approach to assessment. The focus of this paper is to improve authenticity in test assessment methods through promoting realism, cognitive challenge and evaluative judgement during the planning, administering and following up of assessment tasks. The article builds on a systematic literature review, in which the main principles of authentic assessment were outlined. In this paper, we posit how these principles can be implemented through the three chronological phases of the assessment process: before, during and after the act of assessment.
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TL;DR: The idea of the university has been a long-standing academic pursuit for Barnett as discussed by the authors, concerned with the purpose of higher education and concerned with ever more instrumental out-of-the-box ideas.
Abstract: The idea of the university has been a long-standing academic pursuit for Barnett. As the purpose of a higher education has become increasingly fractured, concerned with ever more instrumental outco...
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TL;DR: The potential influence of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on higher education institutions is much discussed and debated, with some arguing that MOOCs are a disruptive innovation that will rad...
Abstract: The potential influence of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on higher education institutions is much discussed and debated, with some arguing that MOOCs are a disruptive innovation that will rad...
46 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors created two digital question-andanswer games and compared them with a traditional paper-and-pencil learning method to explore how different learning approaches would affect college students' learning for knowledge of energy conservation.
Abstract: Knowledge associated with energy conservation is important but it may appear difficult and monotonous to students due to the presence of jargon and complex scientific concepts. This research created two digital question-and-answer games and compared them with a traditional paper-and-pencil learning method to explore how different learning approaches would affect college students’ learning for knowledge of energy conservation. This research conducted a between-subject experiment with random assignment to examine short-term effects of the three different learning methods on motivation, attention, and learning outcomes. The results revealed that participants who played the digital game equipped with more cartoon-style, animated, and interactive features scored significantly higher than the lower-complexity digital game group as well as the traditional paper-and-pencil group on the learning outcome tests. Moreover, in contrast to many previous studies, use of these digital games was not found to affec...
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TL;DR: In this paper, a research model is developed to predict teachers' behavioural intention to use educational video games in their courses using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach, which is tested via structural equation modeling (SEM) on a sample of 312 higher education teachers.
Abstract: Educational video games represent an educational change that challenges teachers and managers of Higher Education institutions in several ways including their attitude formation and behavioural intention. Using a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach a research model is developed to predict teachers’ behavioural intention to use educational video games in their courses. The research model is tested via structural equation modelling (SEM) on a sample of 312 Higher Education teachers. Main results suggest that perceived usefulness influences in a direct and positive way teachers’ behavioural intention while perceived ease of use indirectly influences intention through perceived usefulness. Gender and age were not found to moderate teachers’ attitude and behavioural intention. Regarding managerial implications, our findings suggest that Teacher Training Programmes aiming to encourage the use of educational video games should focus in increasing teachers’ perceived usefulness of educational video...
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TL;DR: In this article, a teamwork activity inspired by game-based learning (GBL) is presented in the form of a competition to test the suitability of the activity, and report its implementation in the subject of Mathematics 1, taught as part of the Business Administration Degree at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (Spain).
Abstract: It is of utmost importance to innovate in current teaching practices at higher education in order to enhance learners’ involvement, comprehension, cooperation and motivation In non-STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programmes students tend to display a negative attitude towards mathematic-related courses, which usually materialises in low student participation if only using traditional lecture formats Aiming at overcoming this, game-based learning (GBL) is regarded as a potential means of improving students’ confidence and increasing their interest for learning This study proposes a teamwork activity inspired by GBL, presented in the form of a competition To test the suitability of the activity, we report its implementation in the subject of Mathematics 1, taught as part of the Business Administration Degree at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (Spain) We hope that the underlying idea of the activity as well as the encouraging results obtained stimulate lecturers to
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that social networks have a significant presence in universities and more and more teachers are showing an interest in taking advantage of the possibilities they offer for university learning.
Abstract: Social networks have a significant presence in universities. More and more teachers are showing an interest in taking advantage of the possibilities they offer for university learning. An empirical...
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TL;DR: In this article, the influence of personality traits, creativity, and social capital of Taiwanese and Hong Kong university students on social entrepreneurial intentions was investigated. And the results indicated that original creativity and bonding social capital positively affected social entrepreneurial conviction in both groups of students.
Abstract: This empirical study adds to the literature by investigating the influences of the personality traits, creativity, and social capital of Taiwan and Hong Kong university students on social entrepreneurial intentions. A total of 301 valid survey responses from Taiwan and 147 from Hong Kong were collected. The results indicated that original creativity and bonding social capital positively affected social entrepreneurial conviction in both groups of students. Conscientiousness negatively affected and original creativity positively affected social entrepreneurial preparation in Taiwanese students, whereas openness negatively affected and original creativity positively affected social entrepreneurial preparation in students from Hong Kong.
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of problem-based learning (PBL) on skill development and learning effectiveness in physical education is investigated. But, the authors focus on a specific type of problem.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of problem-based learning (PBL) on skill development and learning effectiveness in physical education. One university physical educa...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated whether the use of Twitter can enhance perceived learning and promote critical thinking, collaborative learning, and active student roles among undergraduate students, and found that Twitter led to an increase in perceived learning among the majority of students and in collaborative aspects of the teaching-learning process.
Abstract: Microblogging networks can potentially increase reflection, learning, and collaboration among undergraduate students. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of Twitter can enhance perceived learning and promote critical thinking, collaborative learning, and active student roles. The participants, 202 undergraduate students, enrolled on three different degree courses, were studying educational technology course modules. A quantitative, transversal, and retrospective methodology with an ex post facto design was applied. The use of Twitter led to an increase in both perceived learning and critical thinking among the majority of students, and in collaborative aspects of the teaching-learning process, as well as in active student roles. Experience of Twitter and its use in an educational context has therefore contributed to enhancing the quality of learning and the teaching-learning process itself.
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of Personal Learning Environments on participants' higher-order thinking skills and satisfaction was examined, and two main instruments, namely, a test for higher order...
Abstract: The present study aimed to examine the effect of Personal Learning Environments on participants’ higher-order thinking skills and satisfaction. Two main instruments, namely a test for higher-order ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the main aim of vocationally oriented higher education is to train students to become future professionals in their chosen field, therefore, the effectiveness of research education depends on stude...
Abstract: The main aim of vocationally oriented higher education is to train students to become future professionals in their chosen field. Therefore, the effectiveness of research education depends on stude...
TL;DR: In this paper, the benefits of student-centred teaching methods for students' cognitive and practical improvement and the mediating effect of deep learning on the relationship between students and teachers were investigated.
Abstract: This study aims to determine the benefits of student-centred teaching methods for students’ cognitive and practical improvement and the mediating effect of deep learning on the relationship between...
TL;DR: In order to cope with identified limitations of mobile learning, this article proposed a framework for mobile learning that modifies the conventional definition of teaching and learning by using portable devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Abstract: Mobile learning is gaining popularity as it modifies the conventional definition of teaching and learning by using portable devices. In order to cope with identified limitations of mobile learning,...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors study the emotions associated with the experience of teaching online in an online university and the factors that influence these emotions, using a total of 965 online teachers.
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to understand the emotions associated with the experience of teaching online in an online university and the factors that influence these emotions. A total of 965 online te...
TL;DR: A framework for the effective development of Educational Video is proposed that consists of a methodology and a set of design guidelines, both oriented towards the achievement of the learning objectives related to an Educational Video.
Abstract: Video has been widely used as an effective media for delivering varied educational content. The enormous expansion of educational video is due to its effectiveness and to the spectacular evolution of video construction technology. Modern technology allows the rapid and economic development of educational videos as Software Systems. Such videos may be fully developed using software tools without the need for cameras or other expensive resources, e.g. actors. In this paper, we propose a framework for the effective development of Educational Video. The proposed framework consists of a methodology and a set of design guidelines, both oriented towards the achievement of the learning objectives related to an Educational Video. Experimentally, we compare videos produced following the proposed framework with videos produced following a well-known alternative methodology. Experimental results give rise to the success of our approach and encourage further exploration.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present findings from the evaluation of a pilot mentoring scheme developed in Liverpool Business School for a group of international doctoral students to enable them to adapt to a new cultural, educational and social environment.
Abstract: This qualitative study presents findings from the evaluation of a pilot mentoring scheme developed in Liverpool Business School. The majority of studies on university mentoring schemes have focussed on undergraduate or taught postgraduate students, less attention has been given to doctoral students. The purpose of this scheme was to enhance peer support mechanisms for a group of international doctoral students to enable them to adapt to a new cultural, educational and social environment. Data obtained from two focus groups demonstrated that the scheme was broadly successful and provided benefits to both mentors and mentees. The evaluation raised some general issues concerning cultural integration and the way in which higher education institutions support doctoral students and international doctoral students in particular.
TL;DR: In this article, the impact of different forms of feedback (text/image/video) on the transactional distance (TD) perceptions and critical thinking skills (CWS) was investigated.
Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to determine the impact of different forms of feedback (text/image/video) on the transactional distance (TD) perceptions and critical thinking skills (C...
TL;DR: In this article, students are given the opportunity to articulate their experiences in a technology-enabled space, and they gain insights into how the space impacts on their learning, and this research contributes to th...
Abstract: When students are given the opportunity to articulate their experiences in a technology-enabled space, we gain insights into how the space impacts on their learning. This research contributes to th...
TL;DR: This study confirms the positive effect of CLEs on courses that use EMI and shows that the use of this CLE-integrated learning strategy can greatly improve students’ learning results, strengthen their professional skills, and increase their motivation.
Abstract: Recently, there has been a rapidly growing trend in non-English-speaking countries for English to be adopted as the medium of instruction in higher education. Consequently, it has become necessary ...
TL;DR: In former times, personal tutoring could be a hit-and-miss affair: the quality of support a student received depended significantly on whether the allocated personal tutor regarded the task as a dr...
Abstract: In former times, personal tutoring could be a hit-and-miss affair: the quality of support a student received depended significantly on whether the allocated personal tutor regarded the task as a dr...
TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of teachers' continuous vs. intermittent presence in procedural knowledge instructional videos was evaluated in terms of achievement, learning satisfaction, social presence, and cognitive load.
Abstract: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have become increasingly common in recent years. As the main component of MOOCs, instructional videos play a significant role in students’ learning. This study builds on the extant research on multimedia learning by testing the impact of teachers’ continuous vs. intermittent presence in procedural knowledge instructional videos. Students’ outcomes were assessed in terms of achievement, learning satisfaction, social presence, and cognitive load. Using a quasi-experimental design, 120 Chinese undergraduate students from four undergraduate classes, were randomly assigned to one of two video conditions based on whether the instructor had a continuous or intermittent presence in an instructional video teaching procedural knowledge. A series of independent sample t tests revealed that a teacher’s intermittent presentational approach improved learning achievement and satisfaction, and created less cognitive load relative to a continuous presentational approach. Results...
TL;DR: The authors used a logistic probability distribution approach to examine the effect of lecture attendance, aptitude test results, individual heterogeneity and pedagogic intervention on student performance for first-year microeconomics and second-year macroeconomics modules at a leading South African university.
Abstract: This article uses a logistic probability distribution approach to examine the effect of lecture attendance, aptitude test results, individual heterogeneity and pedagogic intervention on student performance for first-year microeconomics and second-year macroeconomics modules at a leading South African university. The research was motivated by the throughput concerns in South African institutions of higher education, where approximately one in four of the students enrolled complete their degrees in the minimum regulated time. Using secondary data of 630 and 360 first- and second-year students, respectively, the findings revealed that lecture attendance, aptitude score and having received a foreign high school education have a positive and statistically significant effect on academic performance. Students who received intervention and those using English at home performed better than others at second-year level. Based on these findings, a more stringent attendance policy, varied assessment measures, ...
TL;DR: In this article, a qualitative study was conducted to collect information on the critical role of the supervisor in creating the quality culture in doctoral education, and a total of 23 doctoral supervisors from various disciplines volunteered to participate in structured interviews.
Abstract: In doctoral education, both the student’s success and the quality of the degree are important, especially in view of the global demand to increase the number of doctoral graduates. A fundamental component of doctoral education is supervision. A qualitative study was conducted to collect information on the critical role of the supervisor in creating the quality culture in doctoral education. Eighteen schools offering doctoral programmes were contacted and requested to assist in the recruitment of doctoral supervisors. A total of 23 doctoral supervisors from various disciplines then volunteered to participate in structured interviews. Content analysis was performed to identify recurring themes. Nurturing personal and professional attributes of the students to prepare them for employment, effectively managing the supervisory process and dealing with supervisory challenges emerged as themes that impact the quality of doctoral education, with these aspects being strongly influenced by the doctoral supe...
TL;DR: This paper investigated 150 university lecturers from the perspective of their emotional labour, focusing on the effect of a playful climate on lecturers' innovation intention and job engagement, and found that lecturers liked a playful environment more than a calm one.
Abstract: This study investigated 150 university lecturers from the perspective of their emotional labour, focusing on the effect of a playful climate on lecturers’ innovation intention and job engagement. A...
TL;DR: In this paper, Nguyen et al. pointed out that since the economic renovation, Vietnamese higher education (HE) system has prioritised to expand student quantity, but left student equality unaddressed.
Abstract: Since the economic renovation, Vietnamese higher education (HE) system has prioritised to expand student quantity, but left student equality unaddressed. While Vietnamese HE’s scale rapidly expanse...
TL;DR: The International Summer Institute (SI) as discussed by the authors explores the perceptions of participants following the first SI on students as partners in higher education, a four-day professional development experience designed to foster student-staff partnerships.
Abstract: This article explores the perceptions of participants following the first International Summer Institute (SI) on students as partners in higher education, a four-day professional development experience designed to foster student-staff partnerships. Approximately 9 months after the Institute, 10 participants were interviewed to understand their perceptions of student-staff partnership, and what role the SI played in supporting partnership working. We discuss the key themes that emerged from our interviews, and analyse these participant responses in comparison to responses collected during the 2016 SI. In evaluating our data, we consider the general efficacy of the SI and offer ideas for academic developers interested in supporting partnership work more generally.