Computer Basic Course Research Articles

IEBOOK-based Experimental Operation Platform of Computer Basic Course

With the development of information technology, educators combine the teaching contents of basic computer knowledge with the abundant materials available online, having raised the interestingness and attraction of the teaching practice of computer basic course. This paper aims to design an IEBOOK-based experimental operation platform of computer basic course which can overcome the defects of traditional experimental operation platform of inconvenience and less abundance of contents by combining IEBOOK software and an interactive display technology (including input module, picture processing module, touch screen, image addition module, and output module) of electronic courseware. The results show that the IEBOOK-based experimental operation platform effectively combine classroom teaching and after-class review, Q&A and resources exchange, and largely raise students’ interest in computer basic course learning, self-management sills, and communicative competence via mobile devices such as mobile phone and tablet PC.

Research and Discussion of University Computer Basic Course Teaching

With the wide range of computer applications and more rapid development of applied technology, the society needs college students with more computer technology knowledge and stronger ability of computer technology applications. So the teaching contents, methods and measures of university computer class foundation teaching need to be improved and make a great break through. This article brings out some suggestions for university computer foundation teaching ,on the base of discussing the shortcomings of the foundation teaching of computer at the moment.

Research on the Practical Teaching Reform of Computer Basic Course in the University of Finance and Economics

Information society puts forward higher requirement for the practical teaching of computer basic courses in the universities of finance and economics. Research shows that the original uniform teaching cannot meet the professional demand and the needs of different levels of students. According to the status of computer basic courses in Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, this paper puts forward the suggestions on the practical teaching reform, reconstructs the practical teaching system of computer basic course, adopts the practical mode of the graded teaching and classified teaching to the students with the different majors and different levels. In addition, some measures of teaching reform are proposed to be taken. Finally, the practical teaching reform will cultivate the application ability and computational thinking ability of the student.

Penerapan Principal Component Analysis untuk Mereduksi Dimensi Data Penerapan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi untuk Pendidikan di Sekolah

This study aimed to analyze the most influential variable in the implementation of ICT in schools. Principal component analysis using linear algebra to reduce the dimension of data with variables that are interconnected into a new set of data with variables that are not related to each other, called the principal component. Principal component is used to save and calculate how much correlation within varian. The ICT data is collected from 50 schools, this data is grouped into five group based on reference domain of ICT for education indicator by UIS 2009. Dataset per group is used as input for principal component analysis algorithm with Matlab R2014a and produce principal component. Principal component analysis produce five variable with the most influence based on their domain, there are mean hour for individual using of ICT in curicculum domain, existence school in internet in infrastructure domain, learner proportion in using computer laboratory for learning in teacher development domain, learner propostion that computer basic skill course in participation domain.

A Hierarchical Teaching Mode of College Computer Basic Application Course Based on K-means and Improved PSO Algorithm

As different students have different basics in learning College Computer Basic Application Course, so uniform teaching methods and curriculum cannot satisfy the needs of all of the students. To address this problem, an algorithm of student clustering which can achieve hierarchical teaching is designed in this paper. After analyzing the disadvantages of slow convergence in the late processing and the local extreme of PSO, an improved Particle Swarm Optimization (i-PSO) algorithm based on granules and maximum distances is proposed. By adopting tactics of linearly decreasing weight and random distribution, adding the extremum disturbance operator, and optimizing the individual extremum of particles, the i-PSO algorithm can quickly converge to an optimal global solution．The i-PSO algorithm combined with the K-means algorithm can improve the poor clustering effect and instability of the K-means algorithm caused by random initial clustering center. Finally, the i-PSO and K-means algorithms are applied to the clustering. The results of simulation experiments show that this algorithm has higher accuracy, a faster convergence rate and greater stability, and can better help to realize layered teaching in College Computer Basic Application Course.

Research on the Teaching System of the University Computer Foundation

Inonal students, the teaching contents, classification, hierarchical teaching methods with the combination of professional level training, as well as for top-notch students after class to promote comprehensive training methods for different students, establish online Q & A, test platform, to strengthen the integration professional education and computer education and training system of college computer basic course of study and exploration, and the popularization and application of the basic programming course, promote the cultivation of university students in the computer foundation, thinking methods and innovative practice ability, achieve the goal of individualized educ the College of computer basic course teaching, the specific circumstances of the need for students, professiation.

Abstract 18811: Improving the Practicality of Echocardiographic Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease: Performance of Non-expert Users Following Completion of a Standardized Computer-based Training Curriculum

Background: Echocardiography (echo) is the most sensitive tool for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detection. However, widespread screening programs are non-existent due to lack of financial and expert human resources in endemic areas. Task-shifting to non-experts to perform RHD screening is promising; however, investigations into workforce composition and replicable training schemes are needed. Objective: Test non-experts’ ability to conduct RHD screening following a brief, standardized, computer-based training course. Methods: Six non-experts with a variety of backgrounds (nurses, health technicians, medical students) and echo experience (6 wks-1 yr) completed a 3-module computer-based curriculum focusing on simplified criteria for RHD screening (mitral regurgitation (MR) ≥1.5cm and/or any aortic regurgitation). Following training, two teams of 3 non-experts were placed in school screening environments. Gold-standard diagnoses of RHD (2012, World Heart Federation criteria) were made by cardiologists using standard portable echo equipment. Children diagnosed with RHD and 25% of the general screening population was blindly evaluated by each non-expert using the simplified criteria with handheld echo. Results: Screening was performed in 1,381 children, with 397 (47 borderline RHD, 6 definite RHD, 336 normal & 8 other) referred for handheld echo (209 Team 1 & 188 Team 2). Age ranged from 5-18 years (mean 13.6); 59% were female. Overall sensitivity of the simplified approach was 90.8% (95% CI 85.4-94.6%; range 75-100%), with an overall specificity of 82.4% (95% CI 79.9-84.7%; range 75-89%). The most common reasons for false-negative screens (n=16) were missed MR (44%) and MR ≤1.5cm (29%), and for false-positive screens (n=179) included identification of erroneous color jets (25%), incorrect MR measurement (24%), and appropriate application of simplified guidelines (MR between 1.5 and 2.0 cm, 39.4%). Conclusions: A short, computer-based curriculum can be successfully used to train a heterogeneous group of non-experts to preform large-scale RHD screening. This simplified approach addresses prohibitive financial and workforce barriers to widespread RHD screening and holds the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of RHD.

Problem-Based Learning Environment In Basic Computer Course: Pre-Service Teachers Achievement And Key Factors For Learning

This experimental study aims to determine pre-service teachers achievements and key factors that affect the learning process with regard to problem-based learning (PBL) and lecture-based computer course (LBCC) conditions. The research results showed that the pre-service teachers in the PBL group had significantly higher achievement scores than those in the LBCC group. Moreover, challenging, creativity, cognitive and affective attainments, and group aspects are regarded as positive learning keys in the PBL group; by contrast, in the LBCC group, the ease of learning and effective learning are found as positive learning keys, while superficial learning and adverse affective aspects are negative learning keys. Finally, these findings are discussed in terms of pre-service teachers learning and skills and also the learning approaches used in the study.

Assessing the Education and Training Needs of Nebraska's Public Health Workforce.

In 2012, the Great Plains Public Health Training Center (Grant #UB6HP22821) conducted an online survey of state and local health departments and the American Indian (tribal clinics, tribal health departments, and urban Indian clinic) public health workforce across three professional levels. The objectives of the needs assessment were to determine the competency levels of the state's public health workforce, assess gaps in public health competencies, identify public health training interests, needs, and preferences, and to determine the barriers and motivators to participate in public health training. The assessment was developed using the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice, Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals survey (1). The final assessment was created and piloted by numerous individuals representing practice and academia. Respondents identified cultural competency and communication skills as the two most important public health competency domains. Although the public health professionals perceived that they were least proficient in the area of policy development and program planning, participants identified the greatest needs for training in financial planning and management skills and analytical/assessment skills. In general, respondents preferred instructor-led interactive training sessions offered as onsite multi-day workshops or computer-based courses. Respondents identified obesity, health disparities, physical activity, chronic diseases, and diabetes as the top five public health topical areas. These priorities align with State and National public health plans. The findings of the needs assessment were used to tailor educational opportunities to build the capacity of Nebraska's public health system. Additionally, the results were used to develop workforce development plans for numerous local health departments throughout Nebraska.

Computer-Based Learning: The Use of SPSS Statistical Program for Improving Biostatistical Competence of Medical Students

Background. We changed the biostatistics curriculum for our medical students and have created a course entitled “Multivariate analysis of statistical data, using the SPSS package.” Purposes. The aim of this course was to develop students’ skills in computerized data analysis, as well as enhancing their ability to read and interpret statistical data analysis in the literature. Methods. In the current study we have shown that a computer-based course for biostatistics and advanced data analysis is feasible and efficient, using course specific evaluation questionnaires. Results. Its efficacy is both subjective (our subjects felt better prepared to do their theses, as well as to read articles with advanced statistical data analysis) and objective (their knowledge of how and when to apply statistical procedures seemed to improve). Conclusions. We showed that a formal evaluative process for such a course is possible and that it enhances the learning experience both for the students and their teachers. In the current study we have shown that a computer-based course for biostatistics and advanced data analysis is feasible and efficient.

Research of Basic Computer Course Based on Computational Thinking

Computational thinking is one of the top topics of research in basic computer course. This paper proposed that training computational thinking is the key task of basic computer course according to the status of basic computer course. This paper also focuses on how to develop computational thinking of college students and proposed several suggestions for the reformation of basic computer course. It is concluded that training of thinking ability should be added into the teaching to improve the comprehensive quality and ability of college students and excavate students’ learning potential and enhance their academic competitiveness.

Research on Subjective Items Grading Strategy of Network Examination System Based on VBA Macro

Along with the rapid development of computer technology, application of technology of network, communication, database and so on to the daily teaching activities become very practical method. The network examination is an attempt to replace the traditional examination mode, more and more subject’s examination using a paperless network examination mode. In this paper, we take basic computer course as an example, investigate the related evaluation technology, and give the basic design principle and coding method for automatic scoring function of basic computer course papers.

Study on University Computer Basic Teaching Reform Based on Application Ability Training

By using students' computer application ability as a starting point, from three aspects, how to combine the traditional teaching mode and the modern multimedia teaching mode to strengthen the experiment report design, teaching practice reform on the way, to introduce some new experience for the teaching of computer basic course university.

Structured reflection breaks embedded in an online course – effects on learning experience, time on task and performance

The purpose of this article is to gain an insight into the effects of practicing short, frequent, and structured reflection breaks interspersed with the learning material in a computer-based course. To that end, the study sets up a standardized control trial with two groups of secondary school pupils. The study shows that while performance is not affected by these embedded “reflection rituals,” they significantly impact time on task and perceived learning. The study also suggests that the exposure to such built-in opportunities for reflection modifies the engagement with the content and fosters the claimed readiness for application of a similar reflective approach to learning in other occasions.

关于如何让新生学好计算机基础的一点思考

计算机基础实验课是本科生接触的第一门计算机类课程，学好这门课能为以后的计算机学习打好基础，更可以为其他科目的学习起到良好的辅助作用，但是如何能在这个计算机普及的时代让学生更有兴趣更有系统地学好这门课，是值得任课教师思考的，本文从一个从事基础教学的老师视角进行浅显的讨论。 Computer basic course is the first computer course that undergraduate come into contact with. Learning this course not only lays a good foundation for the future computer learning, but also plays a good supporting role for other subjects learning. It is worthy of thinking for the teachers as how to make students more interested in learning this course systematically in the age of computer popularization. This paper gives a plain discussion from the perspective of a teacher who is engaged in basic teaching.

Positive technological and negative pre-test-score effects in a four-year assessment of low socioeconomic status K-8 student learning in computer-based Math and Language Arts courses

Motivated by the Federal Title I program to improve the Math and Language Arts learning of underachieving students of low socioeconomic status, the Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University has developed computer-based online Math and Language Arts courses for such students in elementary and middle schools. Using several large student samples, the four-year statistical assessment of state test performance is the focus of this report. The main statistical conclusion is that sustained and careful computer-based work, guided by motivated teachers, can be done by many, when taught on an individualized basis, at their current level of competence. The gains made by individual students are, to a large extent, monotonically increasing in their amount of net correct computer-based course work, and to an even larger extent monotonically decreasing as pre-test scores rise, a result that favors technological support of the more underachieving students.

Research on Extracurricular Teaching System Based on Twitter Mode

After a long practice and intensive research, targeted on innovation of extracurricular teaching system, with Diversified Teaching Theory and innovative exchange systems among teachers and students, a new teaching scheme of extracurricular teaching system for Basic Computer Course based on twitter model was proposed in this paper. This teaching model was established in textbook knowledge, and adopted the theory of multiple intelligences, and combined hot issues of students concerning, and opens various Twitter topics for student. It embodied the theory of multiple intelligences in the curriculum and teaching methods, and was an important role to develop students' healthy personality and improve their overall quality.

Study on 3-D Environment Technology of Basic Computer Teaching

This paper attends to descript the main concepts of Teaching Resources Web platform. Then descripting the feasibility of implementation platform from the technical aspects, designed and constructed 3-D network-based teaching resources combined with Basic Computer course, In the construction of three-dimensional architecture of teaching resources, firstly analysis the characteristic of learner, then design its relevant function module. Finally the paper summarizes and prospects the shortcomings of the study, as well as to make constructive suggestion for later study.

Research on Teaching Reform of Computer Basic Course for Information Management Major

Computer science and technology is playing more and more important role in information management major, and the computer basic course is an important foundation course. In order to improve the teaching quality for teachers and develop the computer literacy for students, this paper analyzes the teaching reform and the application of computer basic course for information management major. Combining the mode of modular teaching and classified teaching mode, the effects of the mode of "one reforming and three combining" in the teaching are elaborated.

Exploration and Practice on Learning Field-Based University Basic Computer Course Reform

Learning field curriculum program is a curriculum model in which thematic unit are designed and organized according to the process of professional task and work, which is a core in curriculum development of modern vocational education in German. This article describes the curriculum reform in learning field and its three basic elements in curriculum model concerned. Moreover, taken Basic Computer course as an example, the paper details the whole process of organization of the learning field curriculum model, such as teaching content designing, teaching and implementing.