Alternative Learning Method Research Articles

Effectiveness of Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Economic Subjects in High Schools

The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on changing learning methods from face-to-face earning to online learning. Learning ctivities that were originally carried out in schools because of the pandemic must be carried out at home. This learning method then made many teachers use various online learning media as an alternative learning method which turned out to cause many complaints from students. The application of online learning due to changes in learning methods is a phenomenon that is studied more deeply by researchers using a descriptive qualitative approach. There are three kinds of data collection techniques used in this research, namely observation, documentation, and the interview. All data obtained by the researcher were analyzed in detail, then the validity of the data was carried out using triangulation technique. The findings of this study indicate that Google Classroom learning platform is preferred by teachers over other learning platforms such as Edmodo, WhatsApp Group, Zoom.us, and Google Meet. Google Classroom learning platform is considered effective by teachers and easily accessed by students so that students can learn independently. Many learning features make it easier for teachers to create, modify, and monitor learning so that learning is more interesting, flexible, and a collection of student assignments can be known in more detail.

Effectiveness of Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Economic Subjects in High Schools

The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on changing learning methods from face-to-face earning to online learning. Learning ctivities that were originally carried out in schools because of the pandemic must be carried out at home. This learning method then made many teachers use various online learning media as an alternative learning method which turned out to cause many complaints from students. The application of online learning due to changes in learning methods is a phenomenon that is studied more deeply by researchers using a descriptive qualitative approach. There are three kinds of data collection techniques used in this research, namely observation, documentation, and the interview. All data obtained by the researcher were analyzed in detail, then the validity of the data was carried out using triangulation technique. The findings of this study indicate that Google Classroom learning platform is preferred by teachers over other learning platforms such as Edmodo, WhatsApp Group, Zoom.us, and Google Meet. Google Classroom learning platform is considered effective by teachers and easily accessed by students so that students can learn independently. Many learning features make it easier for teachers to create, modify, and monitor learning so that learning is more interesting, flexible, and a collection of student assignments can be known in more detail.

Extended reality anatomy undergraduate teaching: A literature review on an alternative method of learning

BackgroundThe majority of undergraduate anatomy learning has shifted online, or to a mixture of virtual and face-to-face teaching, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cadaveric shortages have also influenced the need for alternative methods of anatomical education. This study examines the current literature on the use of extended reality technologies (XR) such as Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), and Mixed reality (MR) for anatomy teaching and explores its potential for implementation in medical education. MethodsA literature review was performed of PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct, and Springer databases. Included studies were assessed for user satisfaction, perceived effectiveness, cost, acceptability and side effects. ResultsThe database search identified 1687 papers, of which 45 papers were included in this review. Both AR and VR had high rates of satisfaction and acceptability as a supplementary teaching aid amongst undergraduate participants. AR was found to have higher effectiveness than VR. VR is more expensive than AR. Results and comparisons were limited due to short length of study. ConclusionsVR is a popular choice with undergraduates as an aid to supplement teaching, in spite of the associated cost and side effects such as nausea. AR has shown the most potential for independent study. Larger and long-term studies are required to determine true effectiveness, and consideration of the clinical relevance of these technologies.

Online Learning Video Recommendation System Based on Course and Sylabus Using Content-Based Filtering

Learning using video media such as watching videos on YouTube is an alternative method of learning that is often used. However, there are so many learning videos available that finding videos with the right content is difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, this study builds a recommendation system that can recommend videos based on courses and syllabus. The recommendation system works by looking for similarity between courses and syllabus with video annotations using the cosine similarity method. The video annotation is the title and description of the video captured in real-time from YouTube using the YouTube API. This recommendation system will produce recommendations in the form of five videos based on the selected courses and syllabus. The test results show that the average performance percentage is 81.13% in achieving the recommendation system goals, namely relevance, novelty, serendipity and increasing recommendation diversity.

Gamification in Education Context: The Intention, The Design and The Result

Gamification has been widely adopted in many areas, including in the educational context. The students need to be motivated in following the learning process because everyone feels happy to learn if there is no coercion. By presenting something fun and enjoyable, students are expected to be more involved in the learning process, which will achieve better learning outcomes. Gamification is very reliable in bringing fun and pleasure to the learning process for the students. We analyze three items from the previous study; the intention and what the goals are expected, how to design, and the result of gamification in the education context. We found the intentions of gamification adoption in an educational context. They are to increase students' motivation to learn and present an alternative learning method that is more fun and enjoyable. And for the success of this gamification program, a game application can be developed using existing sophisticated technology and by presenting a reward system mechanism. The presence of points, badges, and leader boards cannot be separated from the gamification because it is a very inherent gamification feature to motivate students to play the game. Getting students to use the games intensively is not the only result we expect, but it also makes students learn better to produce good learning outcomes.

Mencari Bentuk Pembelajaran Rancang Kota dalam Konteks Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru

Title: Seeking Appropriate Approach for Urban Design Learning under the New Normal Condition
 
 Basically, it is urgently needed to build appropriate learning methods in the current pandemic condition, where the teaching and learning process at various levels of education demands a major change from what originally took place face-to-face in educational institution classrooms to turning into screen-to-screen in the personal spaces of individual respective environments. This should not be as simple as simply transferring class material onto a computer screen, but more than that, how the pedagogical aspects of each discipline must be fulfilled, how learning competencies can be fulfilled equivalent to learning under normal conditions. Design learning basically cannot be separated from learning the process of designing in a studio, where pedagogically integrates a learner-centered approach, methods of interaction between learners, and the studio as a physical and social space that forms an atmosphere that triggers creativity. Likewise in urban design learning is based on not only a theoretical component but also an empirical component. This study aims to develop content and learning methods for urban design, that cannot be separated from its pedagogical aspects, as a form of adaptation of urban design learning norms during the pandemic period and their potential as an alternative learning method in the future.

The Effectiveness of Fun Learning Approach in Arabic Learning

Learning Arabic is often a burden for students, not only because the difficulty of its materials, but also the methods used by the teachers are often not attractive to students. This study aimed to develop Arabic learning materials for first grade in elementary school that will be based on fun learning approach. The method used in this research was Classic Experimental Design by dividing two classes in which one of the classes was utilized as a control class, and others were as experimental class (both 29 students), which would receive an experiment from the development of previous learning materials. The research result showed that the experimental class obtained an average difference score was about 27,2 with the highest score was 100, while the control class was about 10,3 with the highest score was 80. This study showed that there was a significant improvement in the test results of students in the experimental class, these results indicate that the use of textbook based on the song was more effective for students in Arabic learning. According to the results of this study and several other studies related to learning methods for the first graders in elementary school, this article provides an alternative learning method for Arabic teachers which has proven its effectiveness in delivering material. It is hoped that teachers can innovate to replace learning methods with fun learning which is more attractive to students.

Develop learning methods imr (integrated material realistic) alternative mathematics learning during a pandemic

The learning methods used by teachers in schools in Serang City are very ineffective, especially during the pandemic. This is because not integrated content of material in one subject with other subjects. Never mind between subjects, sometimes the material is not well integrated. The purpose of this study is to provide an alternative learning method during a pandemic, namely a method that integrates material with the realities of life which is abbreviated as IMR (Integrated Realistic Material). The method in this research is Research and Development (RnD) with the ADDIE model. In making this learning method according to the stages from the ADDIE study. The results of this study are in the form of learning methods that are integrated with the realities of life during the pandemic.

The Effect of the Discussion Method of Video Analysis of Physics Learning on High Level Thinking Skills of Students

Higher order thinking skills are one of the skills that are used as provisions for students to face competition in the era of globalization. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the discussion method of analysis of physics learning videos on students' higher order thinking skills. The subjects of this study were all 5th semester students who took the Physics Curriculum Review lectures in the 2020/2021 academic year at a university in the city of Mataram, totaling 64 people. The research method was quantitative, with a post-test only group design. Higher order thinking skills data were obtained from the essay test given after the treatment. Data analysis to test the hypothesis using one-way ANOVA and calculations using SPSS 25. The results showed that the value of the F coefficient of 16,846 with a significance of 0.000 is much smaller than the alpha value of 0.05. There are differences in higher-order thinking skills between students who take conventional discussion learning, students who take video analysis discussion learning, and students who take problem-solving learning. The follow-up test with the Tukey Test shows that the difference between class 1 and class 2 has a significance of 0.000, the difference between class 1 and class 3 has a significance of 0.003, and the difference between class 2 and class 3 has a significance of 0.048. All comparisons had a significance value less than an alpha value of 0.05, so further tests for all pairs of sample classes were significant. The average score of students who took conventional discussion learning was 78.45, the average score of students who took part in the video analysis discussion learning was 85.20, and the average score of students who took problem solving learning was 82.36. Thus, the class of students who took part in the video analysis discussion learning physics learning had the highest average compared to the other 2 classes. The discussion method of analyzing physics learning videos can be used as an alternative learning method to develop students' higher order thinking skills.

HSG400 – Design, implementation, and evaluation of a hybrid board game for aiding chemistry and chemical engineering students in the review of stereochemistry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

This paper provides information about a hybrid multilingual (English, Portuguese, French, and Italian) game developed as an alternative learning method to the traditional problem-solving exercises model. The game comprises a physical board and a free-of-charge application for undergraduate students to review and reinforce concepts related to stereochemistry by answering questions, from a bank of 400 questions, in a ludic, competitive, and collaborative environment. Brazilian, French, and Italian undergraduate students played the game face-to-face before the disruption caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic and remotely during that. They also evaluated the game, and the quite positive results obtained from students’ self-assessment revealed that they felt the game contributed to their learning while playing.

Kolaborasi Zoom dengan WAG Sebagai Potret Merdeka Belajar pada Masa New Normal di SMK Negeri 4 Gowa

This study aimed to describing the portrait of freedom of learning through Zoom collaboration with the WA Group in the New Normal era in class X TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 4 Gowa. This research method used descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were students totaling 35 people. The research instrument used observation, tests, and questionnaires. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used in this research was descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the motivation and learning activities of class X TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 4 Gowa students during the new Normal period with the learning process through the collaboration of Zoom with the WA Group are in a positive tendency with a percentage agreeing 41.5% and those who quite agree 42.0 %. From this data it can be concluded that Zoom's collaboration with the WA Group as a portrait of independent learning is the best solution as an alternative method of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Metode Question dan Answer (Q&A) berbasis LMS pada Mata Kuliah Sejarah Fisika untuk Melatih Keterampilan Berkomunikasi Mahasiswa

Limited trial research has been conducted on the application of the Question and Answer (Q&A) method based on Learning Management System (LMS) to train students' communication skills. The subjects of this study were 32 students who took the History of Physics lecture in Class 5C for the 2020/2021 Academic Year at the Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika, Universitas Mataram. The instrument used was a student communication skills assessment sheet. The communication skills assessed consist of 3 indicators, namely the ability to answer questions, the ability to communicate ideas with symbols or tables, the ability to work together in groups. Assessment of student communication skills is obtained through observations in the History of Physics lecture activities as many as 7 meetings. The assessment score for each indicator uses a scale of 4. The average value of the ability to answer questions is 3.50 (very good criteria), the ability to communicate ideas with symbols or tables is 3.17 (good criteria), the ability to work together in groups is 3, 42 (good criteria). Thus, the Question and Answer (Q&A) method based on Learning Management System (LMS) can be an alternative learning method for training student communication skills

An Alternative Method Of Online Learning Using The Feynman Technique

In school learning through online during pandemic COVID-19, students facing the problems, one of which was caused by an internet connection during a learning video meeting. In addition, when online learning there are students who find difficult to understand the lesson. To increase the Sustainable Development Goal in the field of education (quality education) this study provides an alternative online learning method with the Feynman Technique. This study uses a qualitative method with the study of literature (documents) from e-journals. Journal searches are carried out Google Scholar, Academia, and Garuda. Based on the search results obtained and selected data that meets the criteria. Analysis of the literature review includes data collection, data presentation, and concluding. An alternative method of online learning using the Feynman Technique which students can teach a topic to friends or themselves until they understand the topic. With the Feynman Technique, students can be more active in the learning process and become less passive because they not only listen to the teacher explain through video meetings. By using the Feynman technique, students are required to be able to understand the context of the lesson. In this learning technique the teacher also needs to control the students to ensure whether the students really understand.The Feynman Technique makes the students to be active and increase achievementalso can save on internet expenses because it can reduce the use of learning video meetings. Communication between teachers and students can be transferred using the WhatsApp media which does not require as much internet costs as a video meeting.

Review of Online Discussion Board to Improve Academic Achievement in Pandemic Time Learning

This article analyzed online board discussions' effectiveness as an alternative learning method in response to health protocol policies and compulsory education during Indonesia's pandemic emergency. Since COVID-19 hit in the world, WHO and UNESCO have obliged all countries has been applying technology-assisted distance learning. To get the learning application's effectiveness using the online discussion board method. The researcher analyzed fifteen findings of learning experts during the pandemic, which were published in international journals. The researcher analyzed qualitatively through coding, in-depth interpretation and concluding and ensures that the findings were valid and reliable. The results showed that the online discussion board has become an alternative method during learning during the COVID-19 period, such as podcast applications, ZOOM, Google Classroom. Therefore, the researcher recommends that applying this online discussion as most method was recommended to improve learning and maintain safety during a pandemic.
 Keywords: Online Discussion Board, Improving Academic Achievement, Learning in Pandemic

Correlating tool wear and surface integrity of a CNC turning process using Naïve based classifiers

Surface finish is an important phenomenon in hard turning. There are many factors which can influence the finishing of a product. Literature review reveals that substantial research has been performed on hard machining, still relationship of tool wear and surface finish parameters like [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] is not established as the process is so dynamic and transient in nature. As a result, most of the responses like tool wear, surface integrity parameters, cutting force, and vibration are random in nature. In this investigation, Topic Modelling (TM), a relatively new topic particularly used in machine learning is applied to determine a particular stage of tool wear. Tool wear is divided into three distinct groups namely initial stage (IS), progressive stage (PS), and exponential stage (ES) from a number of experimental observations. Then, surface parameters namely [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are measured. A probabilistic model consisting of tool wear and surface parameters is developed using Naïve based classifier. This model is capable to predict a particular stage of tool wear given randomly selected values of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] To validate this probabilistic model, an alternative machine learning method called multinomial logistic regression is used. Each of this method indicates that the tool has reached to exponential stage when [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] =. [Formula: see text]

Improving CSI Prediction Accuracy with Deep Echo State Networks in 5G Networks.

The forthcoming fifth-generation networks require improvements in cognitive radio intelligence, going towards more smart and aware radio systems. In the emerging radio intelligence approach, the empowerment of cognitive capabilities is performed through the adoption of machine learning techniques. This paper investigates the combined application of the convolutional and recurrent neural networks for the channel state information forecasting, providing a multivariate scalar time series prediction by taking into account the multiple factors dependence of the channel state conditions. Finally, the system performance has been analyzed in terms of prediction accuracy expressed as absolute deviation error and mean percentage error, in comparison with an alternative machine learning method recently proposed in the literature with the aim at solving the same prediction problem.

Case sharing – an approach for improving clinical experience to cases of advanced complexity among undergraduate dental students

Introduction/ProblemClinical experience in cases of advanced complexity/rare cases is limited among undergraduate dental students. This commentary narrates a module termed “case sharing”, wherein a small group of undergraduate dental students treat/assist, document and present advanced or rare cases to their entire cohort in eight weeks. ApproachUndergraduate students perform procedures of straightforward and moderate complexity, and later assisted the clinical specialists during procedures of advanced complexity. students document these cases with clinical photographs and case notes to make presentations that were uploaded in the faculty’s online management system to be reviewed by the entire cohort. student groups presented their cases with their entire cohort. an independent assessor assessed the groups for their organization of the case, information collected on the topic, critical analysis of the case, defending the diagnosis and treatment plan, teamwork and presentation skills. EvaluationStudents reported improvement in the depth of knowledge on particular diseases/procedures, a better understanding of holistic management of advanced cases, improved rapport, team spirit and communication among group members. they also reported difficulties in recruiting and completing the procedures within eight weeks. DiscussionApart from improving the clinical experience of undergraduate students, the module provides an opportunity for the development of teamwork, communication skills, and ethical presentations among students, which are invaluable to the faculty to meet its programme learning outcomes. case sharing provides a platform for holistic learning and serves as an alternative learning method aside from didactic lectures and routine clinical supervision.

Efforts To Improve Mathematic Reasoning Abilities And Self Efficacy With E-Learning Methods Based On Google Suite And Geogebra Applications On Circle Subject Grade XI MIPA SMAK PENABUR Kota Jababeka

The physical distancing policy to prevent the spread of the Covid 19 outbreak, which was established by WHO as a global pandemic on March 12, 2020, affects various aspects of life. Distance learning is an implementation of physical distancing policies in the field of education. The purpose of this study in general is to provide an alternative interactive distance learning method, namely by using e-Learning learning methods assisted by google suite and geogebra to improve mathematical reasoning skills and self-efficacy of class XI MIPA students of SMAK PENABUR Kota Jababeka. The subjects in this study were 6 students, three male students and three female students. The results of this research indicate that use e-Learning method based on Google Suite and Geogebra Applications can improve mathematical reasoning skills and self efficacy. The average score of students' mathematical reasoning ability test of class XI MIPA in the final test of cycle I was 63.93 with the percentage of the number of students who achieved completeness criteria was 28.12%. In the final test of cycle II, the average score increased to 69.54 with the percentage was 40.63%. In the final test of cycle III, the average score of students' mathematical reasoning ability test increased to 74.33 with the percentage of the number of students who achieved completeness criteria was 67.75%. Meanwhile, the students' self-efficacy scores of class XI MIPA before using the e-Learning method assisted by the Google Suite and Geogebra applications, after which it has increased from 3.20 to 3.30.

Handling Disrupted Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Learners’ Experience in Nigeria

Coronavirus has affected not only the human health but also the educational sector. As a result of this pandemic, schools were forced to suspend face-to-face learning and implement an alternative method of learning which is online learning. The focus of this paper is to investigate the accessibility and efficiency of learning during the lockdown period. The paper examined the effectiveness of vodcast (video and podcast) lessons as a strategy in online teaching by using learning management system (LMS) and to what extent the strategy met the needs of the learners during the challenging period of the covid-19 pandemic. The study adopted mixed method research which consisted of three main phases of design. The questionnaire used in this study comprises 15 items and is divided into two sections and 50 participants participated in the study. The findings indicated that learners displayed positive perceptions towards the use of vodcast lessons during the pandemic period. Furthermore, they reported that online learning should be used to complement face-to-face teaching even after the pandemic period is over.

Online language learning using virtual classrooms: an analysis of teacher perceptions

This study explains the emergence of virtual classrooms as an online language learning (OLL) instruction method. There is clarification of how virtual classroom systems operate, followed by a discussion of the benefits of learning in these environments. Private corporations are capitalizing on OLL and generating an estimated global gross income of 86 billion USD. While these corporations likely create quality educational materials that are of interest to the student, the materials presented in these platforms are currently not regulated, and, while some companies follow CEFR guidelines, there is no guarantee whether they meet the standards of education boards in the public sector. We surveyed 35 OLL teachers who teach English in virtual classrooms for their perceptions and opinions in working in this environment. Not only did we discover that over 50 percent of the online teachers who participated have also been students, which is of interest because they have both teaching and learning experience in virtual classrooms, but also that these teachers generally believe that teaching English online in virtual classrooms creates a positive teaching environment for both the teacher and the student. The participants generally feel they get to know the students better in virtual classrooms than in other teaching environments. The teachers also perceive that students in virtual classrooms learn at the same rate or faster than in traditional classrooms and that, not only would they like to see more subjects offered online, but they also generally believe that online learning in virtual classrooms may be an alternative learning method to replace traditional classroom learning and home-schooling in most subjects. Continued attention should be paid to the educational opportunities in virtual classrooms, not just for OLL, but for the emergence of other curricula as well.