Implementation Of Distance Education Research Articles

SUPPLEMENTARY OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR IMPRISONED ADULTS

The adoption and implementation of distance education in the prison school context implies new roles for teachers, formal and non-formal learners and educational materials, while enhancing openness as an integral feature of a distance education environment. This study – through a participatory action research – seeks to explore how teachers have applied e-inclusion to enable inclusive online teaching/learning strategies, emphasizing the interaction of digital tool learners and teachers. Needs emerged that helped to clearly show the necessity of face-to-face teaching but also the existence of complementary distance education to prevent the digital divide from increasing the difficulties of students with special educational needs, in relation to the possibilities of distance education in prison schools. The investigation of the educational needs of institutionalised adults from their own perspective was defined as the basis for the creation of appropriate and effective educational material. The novelty of the material lies in the fact that it presents information in a way of active involvement of the trainees in the learning process. In the design of the multimodal educational material, the purpose and expected results were used, so that the trainee could evaluate their progress on their own. Our aim was for learners to be able to improve their knowledge across the whole range of teaching contents by developing cognitive and social skills.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0717/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Lived Experiences of Teachers Handling Bajao Learners in the Context of Blended Learning: A Phenomenological Approach

This study investigates teachers' perspectives on handling Bajao learners in the context of blended learning. Phenomenological qualitative research using interviews with seven (7) faculty members from Sta. Ana District, Davao City Division, was undertaken in order to contribute teachers' voices dealing with indigenous learners while implementing distance education. In-person interviews were conducted, audiotaped, transcribed, and evaluated for recurring themes. Member checks and peer reviews were used to verify the data. Several themes emerged from the teachers’ experiences with Bajao learners. Most participants shared their perspectives on the struggles of Bajao learners. Many expressed that Bajao learners and their families were reluctant to report symptoms for fear of financial and physical health consequences. Access to digital resources was a major issue for staying on track with distance learning. Many were unable to afford or have access to their daily necessities. Family financial strain, agitation, a poor learning environment, and behavioral fatigue posed challenges for teachers. Teachers must adopt certain strategies, such as (a) alternative student assessment delivery, (b) encouraging parental support through communication and a positive approach, and (c) outsourcing and the use of personal funds to meet needs. Participants reflected on teaching ideals and expressed their preference for face-to-face delivery. The review of blended learning delivery and the enhancement of programs aimed at improving Bajao's quality of life were also observed. Therefore, we recommend that public and private institutions collaborate to create culture-based instruction for Bajao learners.

Интерактивные методы в дистанционном образовании транспортного персонала: от теории к практике

In the modern educational space of the transport industry, where technological changes become an integral part of everyday life, the implementation of interactive methods of distance learning plays a key role in effective theoretical training of transport personnel. The implementation of distance education and the use of interactive methods provide unique opportunities for turning theory into practice, providing students and employees of the transportation industry with the necessary competencies. This article deals with the application of interactive methods in distance education in the theoretical training of transportation personnel. The article discusses the current state of transportation education in the Russian Federation and emphasizes the importance of theoretical training in this field. The authors study the main concepts of distance education, including its definition, advantages and limitations, highlight the role of interactivity in the training of transport personnel, and analyze games, simulations, virtual and augmented reality as constituent elements of interactive methods of distance learning.

Brand Awareness and Brand Association in Continuing Studies at Open and Distance Higher Education

Distance Education has great potential to become a model for the world's future education. The rapid development of technology, the demands of the global professional world, as well as various extraordinary events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic which could recur at any time, are the main reasons for the need to implement distance education. Therefore, to maintain the existence of distance education, research is needed that can look at perceptions of brand equity, namely brand awareness and brand association with perceived quality. This research aims to explain how society accepts open and distance state colleges, particularly among students in Indonesia. The research subjects were 812 respondents obtained through probability sampling using multistage random sampling from three regions in Indonesia, namely Vocational High School Bina Warga Bandung representing western Indonesia, Public High School 16 Makassar representing Central Indonesia, and Public High School 1 Jayapura representing the eastern part of Indonesia. The results of the research show that there is a strong relationship between brand awareness and community brand association on the desire to continue studying at open and distance higher education institutions. This research providing recommendations for PTJJ should not only focus on promotion/marketing strategies to increase interest in continuing community studies at PTJJ but also focus on strategies that can increase brand equity.

Student adaptation to distance learning: An analysis of the effectiveness, benefits and risks of distance education from the perspective of university students

The research study provides an analysis of the effectiveness of distance education from the perspective of university students and contributes to the reflection of the current trend of introducing combined studies in higher education. The research was carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic, when most of the higher education was primarily shifted to distance learning. The aim was to identify factors influencing students' adaptation to this “new” learning model. The findings of the mixed (qualitative and quantitative) investigation, in which students commented on two open-ended questions focusing on the positive and negative effects of distance learning via an online survey form, were processed using content categorical analysis. The frequencies of responses by category were then evaluated using binary logistic regression based on odds ratios. Ordinal and cardinal data were assessed using both descriptive and inductive statistical analysis.The results showed that, in addition to teaching methods and content, the adaptation of the students themselves to distance education plays an important role and that there are significant differences in this adaptation among students depending on gender, type of study programme and their learning preferences. We also found that contact with teachers remains a key element of student success, and that maintaining communication with teachers is essential for setting an adequate pace of learning and for minimizing student frustration. We identified key factors of adaptation that influence student success in distance education, such as personality profile, motivation, study skills, and self-study competences. An important outcome of this study was the finding that it is necessary to specify educational contents that can be taught at a distance and those that require only face-to-face instruction. This appears to be a key prerequisite for the effective implementation of distance education in universities. The study also points to the need to evaluate the effectiveness of different teaching methods for learning in terms of their impact on student success in distance education mode. Based on the results obtained, we consider it necessary for universities to invest sufficiently not only in technical equipment and in training teachers in the use of available technologies, but also in strengthening the pedagogical and psychological competences of all teachers.

Проблемы развития связной речи у обучающихся в условиях цифровизации образования

The article presents the results of the authors’ own research studying the risks of implementing distance education technologies. It is revealed that one of the possible problems is the insufficient development of students’ coherent speech in the context of the use of digital educational technologies. To solve the problem, the authors developed and implemented a programme of pedagogical support for the development of coherent speech in extracurricular activities.

Peran Orang Tua Dalam Pembelajaran Pada Masa Pandemic Covid -19 Di SD Negeri 1 Tobelo Kabupaten Halmahera Utara

This research aims to determine the role of parents in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SD Negeri 1 Tobelo, North Halmahera Regency and to find out parents' strategies for providing guidance to children when studying during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method is descriptive qualitative using the Snowball technique. . This research analysis is data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The research results show the role of parents in the child's learning process during study from home. The role of parents is also very necessary to provide education to children who do not really understand about the Covid-19 pandemic which is currently endemic and is forcing people to stay at home, study from home, worship and work from home. In principle, so far apart from parents, there are also teachers or even peers who carry out this role. For now, it is almost certain that this role will only be carried out by parents or family at home, so there must be more strengthening, sensitivity and patience from parents in implementing distance education for early childhood children at home. The existence of learning activities at home also has benefits for children and their parents. This government policy regarding online learning makes us all aware of the importance of learning technology and using technology positively.

An Insight into Distance Language Teaching/Learning from Secondary School Teachers’ and Learners’ Perspectives during and post COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

The aim of the study is to discuss the situation of implementing distance education from the perspective of secondary school English language teachers and learners in Saudi Arabia. The shift to distance education was determined on the 9th March and started on 15th March, 2020 respectively. The study has implemented a mixed-methods approach using two instruments; semi-instructed interviews and questionnaires; 1149 students and 398 teachers from both genders responded to the questionnaires, 3 teachers and 4 learners participated in the interviews. Results showed an overall acceptance for distance English language teaching and learning. The findings also revealed the main challenges for different aspects. From the management aspects, the findings confirmed an increase in teachers’ workload and learners’ assignments in distance learning that negatively affects the learning process. Turning to the educational issues, results indicated concerns about assessment accuracy and learner participation in distance learning. This study has found that technical issues generally play a vital role in missing classes and losing concentration.

Educating students with autism through ICT during the COVID-19 pandemic

The closure of schools due to the pandemic led to the forced implementation of distance education. For students with autism, this also meant an interruption of the support they were receiving. Parents were asked to provide this support without having the proper training. The interruption of the operation of schools and the transfer of education to the home, also meant a change in the routine of autistic children, an element that caused them an even greater burden.

IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN JARAK JAUH (PJJ) PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 (STUDI KASUS: SMA NEGERI 2 PEKANBARU)

Implementation refers to the implementation of activities that are formulated based on the public policy formulation process. Implementation is the most important stage in public policy, because the success or failure of a policy formulation can be seen from the implementation process. The purpose of this study is to find out how the process of implementing distance education (PJJ) at SMA Negeri 2 Pekanbaru during the covid 19 pandemic. Changes in learning methods in education due to the corona virus outbreak in Indonesia which requires the learning process to be carried out through online media and also face to face limited advance. This research is descriptive in nature with a case study approach and the data required are primary and secondary data derived from observations, interviews, documentation analyzed by researchers so as to obtain accurate and clear data related to the implementation of distance education during the covid 19 pandemic. Implementation of distance education away using several online media, whatsapp, classroom, and zoom. This study uses the implementation model according to George Edward III, namely communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study show that distance education has not been implemented properly because there are still some obstacles encountered when implementing distance education policies, such as limited access to the internet network in several areas in the city of Pekanbaru, with this distance learning method also burdening students' parents in buying internet quota. Students also feel burdened and bored with this distance learning method. Because students also find it difficult to understand the material provided by the teacher because there are still some teachers who only provide material and assignments without prior explanation. Suggestions The school principal should conduct training related to the use of applications used in distance learning methods and teachers must be creative in delivering learning material so that students do not feel bored or burdened with the assignments given.

Academician Perspective on the Implementation of Distance Education in Universities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The purpose of this research was to examine the perspectives of academicians on distance education activities during the pandemic from various aspects. The research study was carried out using a case study design, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The perspectives of 24 academicians working at a state university were explored, and the data collected through an online platform using a structured interview form were analyzed by utilizing the content analysis method. The findings were reported in the form of themes, sub-themes, and codes, supported by participant expressions. Results indicated that academicians faced infrastructure-related problems during the pandemic process, which arose from various aspects. They expressed that distance education applications would be appropriate to use, especially in social sciences, theoretical courses, and crowded classrooms in the post-pandemic period. However, using distance education in math, sciences, and engineering may be inconvenient and create an inequality of opportunity. Academicians also stated that they experienced technical issues during the distance education process, open-to-abuse exams, low participation in classes, and problems in accessing education for students. They emphasized that encountering cases of cheating and plagiarism regarding the measurement and evaluation processes is an important deficiency. Furthermore, academicians made suggestions regarding distance education applications such as maintaining the hybrid teaching model, examining the practices of leading universities, introducing a new model, integrating virtual classroom applications into the process, or introducing existing interactive systems into the system.

Skills in Reading and Mathematics: Perceptions of Teachers about the Possible Impacts of Remote Teaching on Students of the Elementary School, from a Neuropsychopedagogical Perspective

This study analyzed impacts caused by the emergency implementation of distance education, during the COVID 19 Pandemic, through the perceptions of 6th grade teachers in public schools located in Baixada Fluminense, State of Rio de Janeiro. Teachers participated, among the subjects of Portuguese Language and Mathematics, through Google Forms, which made it possible to collect data from those who are on the front line, working directly with our students. Our data proved that the pedagogical losses that occurred during the implementation period of remote teaching are significant. Therefore, we point out paths that are already yielding excellent results through evidence shown in schools, in loco, with the inclusion of Neuropsychopedagogy protocols, the science of learning. The notes and study shown here about the impacts of remote teaching on the learning of our students in basic skills in the curricular components of reading and Mathematics, suggest a great need to intensify studies on the subject and propose a dialogue with the theoretical and methodological contributions of Neuropsychopedagogy.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ САМОСТІЙНОЇ РОБОТИ СТУДЕНТІВ ПІД ЧАС ВИВЧЕННЯ ГУМАНІТАРНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН В УМОВАХ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ФОРМИ НАВЧАННЯ

The article is devoted to the problem of organizing students' independent work during the study of humanitarian disciplines in the conditions of distance education. The main factors that led to the active implementation of distance education in Ukrainian higher education institutions and an increase in the share of independent work of education seekers during the study of various disciplines are characterized. The approaches of Ukrainian author to the definition of the essence of the concept of «distance learning» were analyzed, and on their basis, the author's understanding of this definition was formulated (a form of organization of the educational process, which is implemented with the help of various information technologies and involves increasing the share of independent work of education seekers during the study of program material). The essence of the concept of independent work of students as an important form of organization of the educational process in higher education institutions is clarified. The focus is on what, at the current stage, it is the main type of educational activity of students, for which no less than 1/3 and no more than 2/3 of the total amount of study time of a student allocated to the study of a specific discipline is allocated. The peculiarities of the organization of independent work by the teachers of the department of Psychology, Pedagogy and Language Training O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv within such humanitarian disciplines as «Language training (for foreign students)», «Ukrainian language for professional direction», «Modern Ukrainian literary language», «Business Ukrainian language», «Professional rhetoric», «Scientific style language training». The main activities that are implemented in O. M. Beketov University in order to facilitate the process of independent work of students: creation of video and audio lectures, as well as slide presentations on topics studied within the disciplines, electronic correspondence, communication in Telegram, Viber, Skype applications, open access for of each student to the digital repository, which contains electronic resources, lecture notes, methodological instructions, study guides and textbooks, abstracts, dissertations, articles, etc. It has been proven that the effectiveness of the educational process in higher education depends to a large extent on the quality organization of independent work in the conditions of distance education.

PECULIARITIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PHYSICAL CULTURE TEACHERS AND TRAINERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

In the article the modern challenges faced by the higher education system in Ukraine due to the pandemic and Russian military aggression are analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of implementing distance education in the conditions of modern emergency and crisis situations in the country are presented. Particular attention is devoted to the description of the advantages and disadvantages of the professional training of higher education students of the specialties 014 Secondary Education (Physical Culture) and 017 Physical Culture and Sports in the conditions of distance learning. Attention is focused on the fact that despite all the benefits of the distance learning system, future physical culture teachers and trainers do not have the opportunity to qualitatively master the rational technique of movements from various sports. Despite access to video materials with a demonstration of the reference technique for performing the exercise as a whole and its individual elements, students have limited opportunities for its high-quality consolidation and practice. When students independently study the technique of movements, the teacher does not always can correct technical errors and provide meaningful methodical recommendations, which as a result can lead to the formation of stereotypically incorrect movements of the students of the specified specialties when performing certain exercises. In this context teachers of practice-oriented disciplines are recommended to actively use modern digital technologies and other forms of digital technologies in their work, which allow correcting errors in the execution of exercise techniques and monitoring the physical activity of each student in real time. Despite a few shortcomings of the distance learning system, it remains the only alternative and safe form of obtaining higher education in Ukraine and an effective tool for realizing the constitutional right of the citizens to obtain education and professional qualifications.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric patients with otitis media with effusion

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a frequently self-limiting middle ear fluid accumulation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in patient referrals to pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (pENT) outpatient clinics. The aim of this study was to compare the patients who presented at our pENT outpatient clinic with OME during the pandemic with patients who presented during the equivalent period before the pandemic, and to investigate the effects of pandemic measures on OME. The study included patients aged 1-15 years who presented at the pENT Outpatient Clinic due to OME. Four groups were created based on the date of March 2020, when the first COVID-19 case was recorded in Turkey. The groups were formed as one for each year from March 2018 to March 2022. The total number of patients admitted to the pENT outpatient clinic was recorded. Group 1 (March 2018-March 2019) included 1338 patients diagnosed with OME, which constituted 12% of the total number of patients. Group 2 (March 2019- March 2020) included 1238 patients, Group 3 (March 2020-March 2021) 241 (8%), and Group 4 (March 2021-March 2022) 432 (9.4%). From this study, it was observed that the greater attention paid to the mask, social distance and hygiene rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implementation of distance education decreased the frequency of upper respiratory tract infections, and had a positive effect on the number of OME cases.

Instrument Analysis of Library Service Components in Distance Education Conceptualized Library Accreditation at Universitas Terbuka

Library accreditation is a form of legal recognition of a library in an institution. Open university libraries that have the concept of distance education carry out library accreditation from the directorate of standardization of the National Library of Indonesia. Where there are 6 components and 103 instruments. in this paper only discusses component 3, namely the service component, where there are 19 instruments. From the discussion of library service component instruments, there are several instruments that are not suitable for open university libraries that implement distance education, namely library visitor instruments, where those who come offline are far different from conventional universities while online open university library visitors are more than 16 million. In addition, the collection lending instrument is also different, where borrowing at open universities is done virtually. In the future, there needs to be a distinction for instruments for distance education libraries and conventional university libraries.

Problems and responses of schools in the COVID -19 pandemic: The case of Mountain Province

This study explored the problems faced by the schools in Mountain Province, Philippines with the implementation of distance education during the pandemic and looked into the schools' good practices to mitigate the problems. 26 schools participated in this study. Analysis of the data gathered highlighted the serious problems in Philippine education. The problems faced by the schools during the pandemic are similar to those faced by developing countries, however, the problems and responses faced by the schools in Mountain Province are specific to their context. The common problems identified during this pandemic are: difficulty in distributing and retrieving modules, unavailability of equipment and gadgets, poor internet access, poor quality of learning materials, the unpreparedness of parents taking on the role of teachers, teachers' lack of training on the modality of learning, lack of technological knowledge, a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction, an inadequate learning management plan for blended learning and the decreased income of private schools. The good practices implemented by the schools to address some of their problems are: home visits, tutorials, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) involvement, remediation classes, a seminar on stress management and mechanisms for blended learning. There is a need for the school administration to provide learning management plans which should include short and long-term goals and professional learning initiatives like training to improve teachers' technological pedagogical knowledge.

Conditions of distance learning and teaching and their relation to elementary school children’s basic number skills after the suspension of face-to-face teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic

The suspension of face-to-face teaching, due to the COVID-19 social distancing regulations, raised serious concerns about the impacts on children’s academic learning. Because the implementation of distance education in Germany was entirely the responsibility of individual schools, and because the home learning environments varied across households, school children had very different learning conditions during the pandemic. This fact raises questions whether the conditions of distance learning has impacted children’s development of basic number skills. In this paper, descriptive information on children’s home learning conditions and teachers’ distance teaching approaches during the pandemic, socio-cultural capital, and basic number skills of 484 third and fourth grade students (51.2% girls) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) are assessed. The data revealed risk factors such as not having a tablet/laptop, lack of access to the internet, or a learning environment with siblings without an adult family member present. A negative association was found between multiple risk factors (at-risk levels) in home learning and basic number skills. This link was partially mediated by socio-cultural capital and moderated by teachers’ distance teaching approach. Children whose teachers applied a more personalized teaching approach showed fewer negative relations between at-risk levels and basic number skills. While no evidence was observed for positive effects of videoconferencing, school-based emergency classes, or private tutoring on basic number skills, children whose learning was supported by learning management systems showed better skills than their peers. The findings highlight the differential impact of home-based learning conditions during the pandemic and provide practical implications for realization of distance teaching.

ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ В УКРАЇНІ ЯК ЧИННИКА СТАБІЛЬНОСТІ ТА БЕЗПЕРЕБІЙНОСТІ ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОЦЕСУ ПІД ЧАС ВІЙНИ

This paper aims to analyze the development of distance education as a factor that contributes to the stability and continuity of education in Ukraine. The main principles of successful management of distance education within the continuous education system are outlined. Additionally, Ukrainian legislation regarding different aspects of distance learning is analyzed. It is stressed that technical requirements for distance education in educational institutions must include hardware and technology facilities, high-speed information and communication resources, general and specialized software, technical support, and digital educational resources that align with the curriculum. The advantages and disadvantages of implementing distance education in Ukraine are highlighted. Statistical data regarding the number of students and educators abroad, and the functioning of institutions offering educational services to internally displaced persons, as well as in temporarily occupied territories, are analyzed. Attention is drawn to the importance of continual improvement of the distance education system across different education levels. The optimal use of distance education can be achieved by combining both traditional and innovative methods. Significant focus is given to modernizing and further developing distance education systems, considering their life cycle stages and the interconnection of informational infrastructure components. Directions for developing distance education in Ukraine involve establishing favourable conditions for using information and communication technologies, refining legislative norms relevant to this form of education, and enhancing the professional level of individuals obtaining education through distance learning. Distance education in Ukraine serves three primary purposes: firstly, it is regarded as an integral component in maintaining educational stability during crisis situations; secondly, technological advancement has facilitated the expansion of distance education, though access remains unequal for various social groups and regions; and thirdly, the implementation of distance education requires a revision of teaching and learning methods, potentially enhancing the overall quality of education. Ensuring the stability of distance education in Ukraine is particularly important and necessitates the provision of proper infrastructure, regulatory measures, and individual student needs consideration.

An Android e-Learning Application to Support Academic Learning: Design, Development, and Implementation of a Case Study

After the pandemic, Indonesia became one of the countries that imposed a new normal for all levels of society with various sectors of life. The education sector is one of the areas most highlighted in the new normal change. Various policies and learning methods have been attempted to implement distance education. In the current new normal, distance learning is a beneficial method in implementing education in Indonesia. The delivery of learning materials is carried out by sending materials and meeting face-to-face online using video conferencing applications and materials provided on online storage services. Both methods are now available on separate platforms and have not been integrated into one platform, making it difficult for users. It has shortcomings in terms of optimization in providing learning services. In addition, the method used today still has several weaknesses, such as adjusting the learning schedule, understanding that is more difficult to accept because it is done online and also not yet integrated between face-to-face materials and media on a mobile device. This study aims to design an Android-based e-learning application that can assist students’ learning process and help distribute learning materials. The application is designed to meet the needs of students in understanding the material more optimally and can be done without being limited in time. The results of research that have been carried out on student satisfaction obtained a percentage level of 94% which stated satisfaction in the use of learning applications. Satisfaction with the help of the application says that e-learning applications can improve academic abilities and skills in the fields they study.