Educational Content Management Research Articles

Evaluating Learning Engagement in MyPerjuangan Game-Based Learning Using E-Game Flow: A Case Study of History Education in Malaysia

Passing the History subject in Malaysia is compulsory for students who want to receive the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate. Traditional teaching methods, often focused on rote memorization, have led to disengagement and low enjoyment among students. This research addresses the need for improved learning engagement and information management by developing MyPerjuangan, a game-based learning platform focusing on Malaya's Japanese occupation. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of game-based learning in managing educational content and enhancing student engagement in history education. The study developed the platform using the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) methodology. It employed the E-Game Flow model to evaluate user experience across several dimensions: concentration, feedback, goal clarity, and knowledge improvement. Data were collected through a survey of 10 respondents, consisting of teachers and students, with an overall satisfaction rate of 94.3%. The mean values for key factors such as concentration (92%) and knowledge improvement (100%) indicate high levels of engagement and effective information management within the platform. These findings suggest that MyPerjuangan successfully manages and delivers historical information engagingly, significantly improving students’ interaction with the material. However, limitations such as the small sample size and the platform’s exclusivity to desktop use were identified. Future research should expand the study to a larger, more diverse sample and explore multi-platform accessibility to enhance the system's scalability. In conclusion, game-based learning is valuable for improving educational content management and student engagement in history education.

Manajemen konten pada platform instagram Fakultas Pendidikan di Universitas Swasta di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

This study aims to determine the process of educational promotion content management in one of the education faculties at a private university in Yogyakarta. The research problem focuses on understanding how the social media content management process is carried out by the Instagram account management team of the education faculty of a private university in Yogyakata. This research uses qualitative research which is described descriptively with a case study approach. The results of this study are that in managing new student admission content on Instagram at the education faculty of a private university in Yogyakarta, there are 4 steps taken, namely: planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. The planning process is carried out through setting goals for using Instagram and creating/taking over accounts. The next process is organizing which is carried out by filling in positions consisting of coordinators, admins, graphic designers, editors, talents, and streaming operators. In the next process, namely mobilizing each position to carry out their duties properly, then the leadership provides enthusiasm or input so that they always work diligently according to the target. The final step is that supervision is carried out through reviews, weekly meetings, and the use of performance statistical analysis tools both on Instagram and through other pages, for example socialblade.

LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT MODELS OF COMPONENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES OF THE COMPANY

Learning management systems are characterized by the fact that the scenarios of their operation are related to various aspects of educational activity, which in turn requires costs for the creation of professional training programs, electronic educational resources and their exploitation. These problems confirm the relevance of research aimed at developing models of life cycles for electronic educational resources, programs and qualification levels of specialists, as well as at creating effective tools for automated management of the learning process. The purpose of this study is to optimize the life cycles of electronic educational resources, training programs, employer requirements and increase efficiency in managing the continuous process of training specialists. Analytical studies of life cycle models of electronic educational content, learning and educational activity management systems, content management systems were carried out in the work in order to select and develop tools for automated design and filling of educational resources, as well as synthesis of the life cycle management system of its main components. Models of the life cycles of the main components of the educational environment have been developed, which allow for their coordination and optimization for the system of automated management of training processes and professional development. Distinctive features of the models are the comprehensive synchronization of the life cycles of all components with the assessment of the effectiveness of this process, as well as adjustment to the changing requirements of the external environment. A model for synchronizing the life cycles of the components of the educational environment, including electronic educational content and a system for managing learning and professional development processes, has been developed. A feature of the model is a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the synchronization process at all its stages for the automated selection and/or synthesis of personalized training programs and electronic resources in accordance with the changing requirements of standards and employers.

교수역량진단을 통한 교수자 특성 분석과 프로그램 지원 방안: F대학을 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to diagnose the level of teaching competency and propose a teaching competency priority and teaching competency program by analyzing the difference in perception between the importance and implementation of the competency. For this purpose, data from 175 University F faculty members who participated in the survey were analyzed using paired-sample t-test, Borich needs assessment, and The Locus for Focus model. As a result of the study, first, significant differences in teaching competency were found by major, gender, rank, and number of participation in teaching methods programs. Second, for some competencies, significant differences were found between the importance and degree of implementation by employment experience and age. Third, as a result of comparing The Locus for Focus model analysis and Borich needs analysis, the teaching competencies that need to be developed as a top priority to strengthen teaching competency were motivational design competency, learning outcome evaluation and feedback competency, and lifelong learner competency. And, the next-highest priority competency was professional development regarding educational content and class time management competency. Based on the research results, a professor capacity building program considering characteristics such as professor experience was proposed. The significance of this study is that the programs proposed for each competency can be used as basic data for establishing and improving faculty support programs at other universities.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Outcomes of a Mobile Health Tool for Radical Cystectomy Recovery.

Postoperative education and symptom tracking are essential following cystectomy to reduce readmission rates and information overload. To address these issues, an internet-based tool was developed to provide education, alerts, and symptom tracking. We aimed to evaluate the tool's feasibility, acceptability, and impact on complication and readmission rates. Thirty-three eligible patients over 18 years old scheduled for cystectomy were enrolled. Patients were asked to use the mobile health (mHealth) tool daily for the first 2 weeks, then less frequently up to 90 days after discharge. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize study variables. Feasibility was defined as at least 50% of patients using the tool once a week, and acceptability as patient satisfaction of > 75%. Use of the mHealth tool was feasible, with 90% of patients using it 1 week after discharge, but engagement declined over time to 50%, with technological difficulties being the main reason for nonengagement. Patient and provider acceptability was high, with satisfaction > 90%. Within 90 days, 36% experienced complications after discharge and 30% were readmitted. Engagement with the mHealth application varied but was not statistically associated with readmission (P = .21). The study showed that the electronic mobile health intervention for patients undergoing cystectomy was feasible, acceptable, and provided valuable educational content and symptom management. Future larger studies are needed to determine the tool's effectiveness in improving patient outcomes and its potential implementation into routine clinical care.

Education Policy Institutions’ Comprehension of the School as a Learning Organisation Approach: A Case Study of Latvia

The economic crises of recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic and growing dissatisfaction with the quality of education have proved that national education systems throughout the world require large-scale transformations. Effective implementation of these large-scale reforms also requires highly qualified professionals. Latvia has introduced reforms targeting issues in educational philosophy, teaching content, pedagogical approach and school management. The School as a Learning Organisation (SLO) model, which envisages continuous individual and collective learning of all stakeholders involved in the education process, has currently come into the spotlight of policy makers. The SLO consists of seven dimensions: (1) developing and sharing a vision centred on the learning of all students; (2) creating and supporting continuous learning opportunities for all staff; (3) promoting team learning and collaboration among all staff; (4) establishing a culture of inquiry, innovation and exploration; (5) embedding systems for collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning; (6) learning with and from the external environment and larger learning system; and (7) modelling and growing learning leadership. It is characterised by a broad set of performance indicators, the deeper understanding of which requires academic and practical knowledge. The purpose of the current study is to examine the perceptions of representatives of education policy institutions to predict the efficacy of the SLO implementation in Latvia. Three semi-structured focus group discussions were conducted with the participants and deductive and inductive content analyses were carried out. The findings showed that policy makers highlighted “promoting team learning and collaboration among all staff” and “modelling and growing learning leadership” dimensions as the most important and best understood dimensions of the SLO. On the contrary, “embedding systems for collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning” was the least understood dimension by education policy makers. The results of the study indicate that a comprehensive understanding of the SLO model is necessary in order to implement it effectively and for its implementation to promote the transformation of education in Latvia.

ELECTRONIC EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FORMATION WITH THE APPLICATION OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES

Many experts and scientists focus on cloud computing, mobile Internet technologies, and the rapid development of the Internet of Things in the field of e-learning which caused innovation and revolution. The development of the capabilities of cloud technologies has been applied to solve problems in various fields of human activity, including the educational process. Cloud technologies enable students to actively participate in the preparation of educational content, modify learning methods, increase access to information resources (external memory, applications, educational materials, etc.). Clouds unify physical or virtualized resources in data centers and require less software and hardware. The goal of this research is to expand and use the possibilities of applying cloud technologies in the teaching process in higher education institutions. As a result of the conducted research, we determine didactic and information opportunities by using cloud services in the educational process. This article reviews scientific research conducted in the field of data mining and cloud technologies in the formation of educational content during the last decade. Moreover, the methods of solving educational content management problems are proposed using data mining methods.

FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BLENDED LEARNING AT TERNOPIL V. HNATIUK NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL LAW

The full-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine prompted the Ministry of Education and Science to organize the educational process under martial law and introduce restrictions that would guarantee the safety of students and teaching staff. Universities have started the educational process in 2022–2023 in different formats, taking into account the security situation in the region, guided by the Recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine and within the limits of their autonomy. Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatyuk National University began to work in a mode that is as close as possible to the traditional format, with a flexible application of elements of blended learning.
 The purpose of the article is to characterize the peculiarities of the organization of blended learning in the conditions of martial law. The views of scientists on the definition of the term «blended learning» were analyzed and the ways of implementing the distance learning format at the university were outlined. The main focus is on the use of the educational content management system MOODLE and the overall organization of the TNPU distance learning center. A number of measures have been outlined to implement the full functioning of the educational process during the COVID-19 pandemic: development of a regulatory framework, technological support, establishing of communication with teachers and students, and improving staff qualifications.
 Based on the data received after the student questionnaire, it was established that the advantages of the distance format are: learning in a comfortable and familiar environment, the flexibility of the educational process, and the disadvantages are insufficient self-organization of students, the risk of biased assessment, the lack of necessary skills and problems with the Internet. It was determined that, in general, the effectiveness of distance learning was rated by the respondents as average. The survey results showed that the university is not only an academic environment but also performs an important social function. This justifies the importance of direct interaction between students and teachers in the classroom. Taking into account the above, we conclude that in the conditions of martial law in our region, the mixed format of learning is the most optimal. It guarantees students a safe environment, accessibility, inclusiveness, and individuality of learning.

Syncretism of Tradition and Modernity in Education: A Case Study of a Tibetan Vocational School in Qinghai

The notion of educational development has merit in defining the nature of Tibetan school education in China, which operates under the Chinese centralized educational model. However, it would be simplistic to see all types of schools in Tibetan regions operating in a single dependency relationship regarding the educational content, teaching mode, and school management. Consequently, the author proposes considering the more complex situation of a syncretism of Tibetan and Chinese education systems. His proposition derives from his long-time participation, observation, and extensive interviews with school teachers, students, and administrators in a Tibetan private vocational high school in Amdo (Qinghai). This school has pioneered experimentation with a syncretic education model to resolve the tension and seek a balance between cultural continuity and social change by capitalizing on its interdependency situation. His research shows that promoting this syncretic education model in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country like China is worthwhile.

MANAGEMENT OF INTERACTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY NETWORK

The aim of the study is to develop the concept of a knowledge management system that integrates educational content into a single environment of university knowledge using an extensible mathematical model of the subject area of university knowledge in the form of an ontology. The study is being carried out as part of the development of a pilot project on the development of business education at the Institute of Business of the Belarusian State University, and a project in the State Research Program "Methods for updating the content of education based on semantic technologies" (state registration number 20212245). The research methodology is based on the development approaches to modeling knowledge areas of the network educational community of the Institute of Business of Belarusian State University and the ontological model of the subject area of business education. As a result, the architecture of the educational content management system was developed within the framework of the knowledge management system of the university. This proved the effectiveness of online educational communities in business education, a significant increase in the quality of content through the use of a learning content management system.

Digital Transformation of University Education in Uzbekistan

The essay supports the significance of Uzbekistan's higher education system's digital transition during the fourth industrial revolution. It has been established that a digital transformation strategy for higher education is necessary, as is the development of new information and communication skills. According to the authors, modernizing corporate IT architecture management and implementing it on a cloud-based platform are both necessary components of the university education system's digital transformation strategy. The authors examined the primary potential directions for the transformation of educational services and the related business procedures. The foundation for developing a global cloud-based platform for higher education should be the integration of educational content management modules from various Uzbekistan universities.

Features of e-learning organization in a Modern University

One of the most important areas of the educational system today is the widespread use of e-learning methods based on advanced information and telecommunication methods, modern pedagogical technologies The article discusses the relevance of e-learning, its possibilities in the formation of a large number of students skills necessary for their successful professional development. The necessity of using the e-learning management system in order to provide high-quality education is shown in the example of the developed e-course Foreign language for students future engineers. Besides the article shows the possibilities of LMS (Learning Management System) of the Moodle educational content management system for implementing the priority goal of the higher education system. Moreover, both positive and negative sides of using LMS are summarized in the paper. Then it gives practical suggestions for high-quality integration of e-learning in the process of teaching and learning in the educational institution of higher education Samara State Transport University on the basis of effective management of the e-learning process and good management.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯУ СИСТЕМІ ВИЩОЇ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article determines that the basis for providing distance learning in the military education system is the subject-activity approach. The positive aspects of the application of distance learning technology from the perspective of a teacher and from the perspective of a learning subject are summarized. The processes of organization and implementation of distance learning are determined by the specifics of a military educational institution and depend on the psychological and pedagogical characteristics of the teacher, his professional skills to use modern interactive teaching methods and information and communication technologies. An attempt was made to determine the main psychological and pedagogical features of the teacher, which are needed in the process of organizing distance learning. This is a high motivation for cognitive activity, the acquisition of new professional competencies, the ability to avoid subjectivity during assessment. The use of distance learning can significantly reduce the cost of training, to intensify the process of learning thanks to a variety of visual means of presenting new educational information using modern information technologies. It is proved that a promising direction of training in the system of higher military education is blended learning. This is an interactive form that optimally combines the format of full-time and distance learning. The organization of blended learning makes it possible to create an appropriate environment for the successful fulfillment of military duties while studying at a military educational institution, self-preparation for classroom studies and self-assimilation of training material at a convenient time. The use of this form of training will contribute to enhancing cognitive activity, expanding the possibilities of forming both professional competencies and “soft” skills, which are the basis for the upbringing and harmonious development of the individual in the military education system. The development of the military higher education system is connected specifically with distance learning as a priority technology based on the Moodle educational content management system. The proper organization of training allows you to create the conditions for increasing the motivation of the subject of training to mental activity and to obtain high-quality military-vocational education.

MENGEMBANGKAN (PEMBELAJARAN) BLENDED LEARNING DENGAN SISTEM LINGKUNGAN PEMBELAJARAN VIRTUAL (VLE) DI PTKIN

Recently there has been a great interest invested in maximizing higher education students’ knowledge retention as well as increasing students learning experience using web technologies. Many higher education institutions upgrade their learning facilities by integrating virtual learning system to their education provisions. Educational content management system is now a primary requirement in higher education provisions. However, as for the context of Indonesian higher education, upgrading the learning system may mean a total change of the way classes are delivered. Most of Indonesian higher education teachers are those with minimal exposure of virtual technological use in classrooms. Although these teachers are familiar with the common internet tools especially the electronic mail system and internet social media, they are not yet familiar with managing a content management system. Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) ar-Raniry is one of Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (PTKIN) that share similar context. This study was conducted to explore UIN Ar-Raniry teachers’ readiness in delivering blended learning using Virtual Learning Environment. 124 teachers were participating in this research. The index of technological acceptance is relatively high (3.78). However, on the contrary digital technology use related to delivering lecture is relatively low. The use of e-mail and facebook is relatively popular among these teachers. The study found that teachers are interested in using more convenient digital tools in their classes if the university supports the trainings and assigns educational technology consultant to help them establish the virtual class and help with their technical troubles.

Особенности применения системы управления электронным обучением Moodle в ФГБОУ ВО «Брянский государственный технический университет»

Brief information about the educational content management system LCMS Moodle is given. The approach to account administration is shown, the structure of a typical training course that meets the requirements of regulatory documentation is given.

Convergent approach to synthesis of the information learning environment for higher education

The article considers a convergent approach to the synthesis of the information learning environment for higher education, which includes tools for managing educational content and learning trajectories. The process of convergence is defined as synchronization and coordination of electronic educational resources, educational programs and skill levels of specialists. The process is presented within the framework of interaction and lifecycle model synchronization for components of the information learning environment. The environment ensures the convergence of new educational models (electronic, mobile, cloud, mixed, ubiquitous) on the basis of a unified educational management system. The system includes the Alfresco educational content management subsystem, the Moodle learning management subsystem, the learning material presentation subsystem, the knowledge assessment subsystem, the learning activity management subsystem, the requirements of education standards and employers analysis subsystem.

Characteristics of anxiety and the factors associated with presence or absence of each anxiety among radiation decontamination workers in Fukushima.

The aims of the present study were to investigate what kind of anxiety radiation decontamination workers have, and to analyze what factors are associated to presence or absence of their anxieties. A self-administered questionnaire was conducted, which included 10 anxiety items. A logistic regression model was then used to determine what factors were related to increased anxiety. Of 531 workers who completed the questionnaire, 477 (91.6%) complained of at least one of the 8 anxiety items. The most common anxiety item was job security (41.8%), and the least common item was working hours (6.0%). The logistic regression analysis revealed that the most common causes of related to presence of anxiety was heat illness and the most common causes of related to absence of anxiety was having someone available for consultation. The current study revealed the kinds of anxiety, and the factors associated with presence or absence of each anxiety among radiation decontamination workers. These results provide important implications for the improvement of educational content and occupational health management for radiation decontamination workers in the future.

Adapting and Adopting Open Educational Resources: An Analysis of Student Cost Savings, Use, Performance, and Perception

Open educational resources (OERs) are significant in terms of cost savings to the student, but there are questions surrounding the quality of these resources, as well as whether students prefer OER or traditional textbooks. Many of the OERs available today are often peer-reviewed, but some platforms allow the users to alter or customize the content, like OpenStax Connexions (CNX). When open content is altered or rearranged by an instructor, then it becomes essential for the instructor to determine whether those changes are beneficial or detrimental to student learning. Using the OpenStax Connexions (CNX) OER educational content repository and content management system, two customized OERs were developed and used as the only textbooks for two introductory chemistry courses at a community college in rural Oregon. The au- thor of this study examined students’ cost savings, performance, use, and perception. Student scores for the OER-only courses were compared with scores from courses taught with traditional text-books. The results of Student’s t-test suggest that there was a significant difference between scores, in favor of those taught with an OER textbook. Because of small sample sizes, Cohen’s d was also calculated and indicated that, in most cases, the effect size was not large enough to be considered significant. Although it is difficult to say that learning was improved in light of the small effect sizes, it seems reasonable to suggest that learning was not adversely affected by the adoption of customized OERs. Lastly, an analysis of clickstream data from the learning management system and data obtained from an end of course survey seem to indicate that stu- dent usage and perception of OER does not differ significantly with traditional textbooks.

Blended learning as a modern educational technology for integrating the learning process in education institutions

Digital technologies increase the impact on society, economy and education every day. Schools gradually penetrate the technologies of virtuality and complemented reality; teachers must be prepared not only for their understanding, but also for their use. Currently, mixed learning becomes more popular in educational institutions, but not all teachers understand the essence of this concept. A generalized analysis of domestic scholars has shown that the notion of "mixed learning" relates to such concepts as "learning process", "learning system", "educational technology", "educational methodology", "combination of methods", "modernization tool", etc. On the basis of the analysis of literature on the concept of "mixed learning" in foreign and domestic researchers, the author presents her own definition, discloses the main components of mixed learning and its benefits in organizing educational activities in institutions of general secondary education; a scheme of combining traditional and e-learning in a mixed one is prepared. Digital technologies have a significant impact on the nature, the form of training, the kind of activity of students, allow the implementation of fundamentally new forms and methods of learning, and, as a consequence, increase the efficiency of educational process in a digital society. Before higher education there is the task of training specialists who can use a computer for the organization of interactive training and testing, video conferencing, participation in telecommunication projects, webinars, forums, etc. It is noted that modern teacher has to develop independently educational content in text, video, multimedia and hypermedia format, to use digital and educational resources, to set up educational content management systems and to organize training with the use of the Internet and its services.

Modern information and communication technologies for the professional training of future teachers

The role of information and communication technologies in the professional training of future teachers is determined in the paper. The purpose of the article is to understand the problem of the application of modern information and communication technologies and to identify ways of their use in the professional training of future teachers. It defines such modern information and communication technologies for the professional training future teachers: Internet resources and services, systems of educational content management, social services and networks, mobile technologies, artificial intelligence technologies, multimedia, cloud technologies, and mass open distance courses. The article presents the analysis and description of possibilities of software for its application in the teacher professional activity. The usage of the educational content management system at educational institutions in the world and in Ukraine is outlined. The conclusion is made about the expediency of their systematic use through introduction and improvement of the implemented system of information and technological support, which includes professional and pedagogical, technical, managerial, criteria and productive such subsystems, in the professional training of future teachers at pedagogical universities.