Educational Web Research Articles

INFLUENCE OF THE NEARPOD EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE BASED ON THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL ON CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY IN CLASS V ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE LESSONS

This research aims to test the effect of using the Nearpod educational web based on Problem Based Learning on the critical thinking abilities of class V students at SDN Kembaran. The research method used is quantitative with a one group pretest-posttest research design. The research subjects involved 22 students in class V. The research instruments were an initial test (pretest) and a final test (posttest) which were used to measure critical thinking skills before and after the Nearpod problem-based learning intervention. Data collection was carried out by giving a test in the form of a description of 10 questions which had been tested for validity, reliability, level of difficulty and distinguishing power. Data analysis used descriptive statistical methods and inferential analysis with paired t-test to measure significant differences between pretest and posttest results. The research results showed an increase in the average pretest score of 60.2 while the posttest was 84. Based on the results of the normality test using the Pearson Shapiro Wilk correlation, it can be seen that the Pearson Correlation value obtained a pretest value of 0.527 and a posttest value of 0.548. Both mean they have a strong correlation and mean the data is normally distributed. The results of the correlation test between the pretest and posttest scores show that the probability is 0.000 < 0.50 (5% significance level), so Ho is rejected so it can be concluded that there is a relationship (correlation) between problem-based learning media nearpod and critical thinking skills.

A Digital Sexual Health Education Web Application for Resource-Poor Regions in Kenya: Implementation-Oriented Case Study Using the Intercultural Research Model.

Developing a digital educational application focused on sexual health education necessitates a framework that integrates cultural considerations effectively. Drawing from previous research, we identified the problem and essential requirements to incorporate cultural insights into the development of a solution. This study aims to explore the Solution Room of the self-established Intercultural Research Model, with a focus on creating a reusable framework for developing and implementing a widely accessible digital educational tool for sexual health. The study centers on advancing from a low-fidelity prototype (She!Masomo) to a high-fidelity prototype (We!Masomo), while evaluating its system usability through differentiation. This research contributes to the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 5. The research methodology is anchored in the Solution Room of the self-expanded Intercultural Research Model, which integrates cultural considerations. It uses a multimethod, user-centered design thinking approach, focusing on extensive human involvement for the open web-based application. This includes gathering self-assessed textual user feedback, conducting a System Usability Scale (SUS) analysis, and conducting 4 face-to-face semistructured expert interviews, following COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) guidelines. Based on the identified limitations of the low-fidelity prototype, She!Masomo (SUS score 67), which were highlighted through textual user feedback (63/77) and prototype feature comparisons, iterative development and improvement were implemented. This process led to the creation of an enhanced high-fidelity prototype (We!Masomo). The improved effectiveness of the enhanced prototype was evaluated using the qualitative SUS analysis (82/90), resulting in a favorable score of 77.3, compared with the previous SUS score of 67 for the low-fidelity prototype. Highlighting the importance of accessible digital educational tools, this study conducted 4 expert interviews (4/4) and reported e-survey results following the CHERRIES (Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys) guideline. The digital educational platform, We!Masomo, is specifically designed to promote universal and inclusive free access to information. Therefore, the developed high-fidelity prototype was implemented in Kenya. The primary outcome of this research provides a comprehensive exploration of utilizing a case study methodology to advance the development of digital educational web tools, particularly focusing on cultural sensitivity and sensitive educational subjects. It offers critical insights for effectively introducing such tools in regions with limited resources. Nonetheless, it is crucial to emphasize that the findings underscore the importance of integrating culture-specific components during the design phase. This highlights the necessity of conducting a thorough requirement engineering analysis and developing a low-fidelity prototype, followed by an SUS analysis. These measures are particularly critical when disseminating sensitive information, such as sexual health, through digital platforms. RR2-10.1186/s12905-023-02839-6.

Teaching to transgress through residential education: Nurturing pedagogical innovation to tackle the climate and nature emergencies in higher education

ABSTRACT Universities occupy a contested space regarding their responses to the climate and nature emergencies. They are criticised for their neoliberalism, marketisation and corporatism yet they provide education to the leaders of tomorrow who are essential for the transition to a sustainable world. In this paper, residential education is explored through a three-phase Rites of Passage framework based on teaching to transgress. Dependable and trustworthy literature sources were identified to develop strands of a pedagogical framework. Autoethnographic vignettes added further novel strands based on insights into residential education from the authors’ lived experiences. Thus a residential education pedagogical web emerges to reimagine learning, teaching and research in higher education that deals directly with the climate and nature emergencies. We argue that more residential education centres should be developed to operate as semi-autonomous satellites of their parent universities because they can be more participatory, flexible and dynamic.

Nurses' satisfaction with an educational web application to prevent transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms.

Multidrug-resistant organism infections are a serious health problem globally, and can result in patient mortality and morbidity. In this descriptive study, we produced the first web application for transmission prevention specific to the situation based on nursing experience, knowledge, and practice guidelines and to evaluate web application satisfaction among Thai nurses. The sample comprised 282 Thai registered nurses experienced in caring for patients with multidrug-resistant organisms in a tertiary hospital. A demographic form and knowledge test were completed anonymously online. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The application emphasized crucial topics for which participants had low preliminary knowledge and included tutorial sessions, pictures, video clips, drills, and a post-test. The application was piloted with a random sample of 30 nurses, and an instrument tested their satisfaction with this. Results revealed that preliminary knowledge scores for preventing transmission were moderate, and participants were highly satisfied with the application. Findings suggest the application is suitable for Thai nurses and could be applied to nursing practice elsewhere. However, further testing is recommended before implementing it into nursing practice.

Educational Web Portal Software for Teachers, Tutors and Students

This article substantiates the feasibility of using the Data-Driven approach in education and creating a "one-stop shop" platform. The paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of modern domestic and foreign ED Tech products, on the basis of which a conclusion is made about the necessary functionality of the designed platform. The article describes the software requirements for the UML design methodology, describes the choice of creation tools, and considers the program for implementing the tool system, including the database structure. It is shown that such a scheme is scalable and can be easily supplemented with other functionality. Based on the requirements, a project prototype was created, located at kuzovkin.info; the project consists of several parts, including a database with tasks, an online simulator, an online board, a voice messenger and articles with task theory. In addition, in the future, it is planned to use an adaptive learning algorithm using artificial intelligence. It is shown that this prototype is successfully used for teaching students. In the future, a web portal with similar tools is planned to be introduced into the work of online schools.

5 questions with: Carrie Phillips of University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Carrie Phillips is the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Phillips has a Doctorate in Education from Texas Tech University. Prior to her role at UA Little Rock, she spent more than a decade in marketing at Arkansas Tech University. Active in the industry and in her community, Carrie also serves on various boards and committees, including the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE), American Marketing Association, Higher Education Web Professionals, and the Boy Scouts of America. She's a frequent speaker on the higher ed conference circuit.

5 questions with: Carrie Phillips of University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Carrie Phillips is the Chief Communications and ­Marketing Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Phillips has a Doctorate of Education from Texas Tech University. Prior to her role at UA Little Rock, she spent more than a decade in marketing at Arkansas Tech University. Active in the industry and in her community, Carrie also serves on various boards and committees, including the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE), American Marketing Association, Higher Education Web Professionals, and the Boy Scouts of America. She's a frequent speaker on the higher ed conference circuit.

WEB QUEST TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR THE FORMATION OF IT COMPETENCE OF EDUCATION SEEKERS IN PHYSICS CLASSES

The article reveals the relevance and peculiarities of the application of the "Web Quest" technology in the educational process of general secondary education institutions. The main goal of the research consists in improving the methodical system of competence- oriented teaching of physics based on the "Web-Quest" technology. During the research, the methods of comparative analysis, graphical display of results, visualization method, method of systematization, method of processing survey results and method of summarizing research results were used. A key aspect of this technology is the consideration of students as equal co-participants in the educational process, which involves a mutual relationship where the teacher and students together make decisions, determine goals and methods of achieving educational results. An analysis of the latest research is provided, which testifies to the effectiveness of using the "Web-Quest" technology for the formation of information and digital competence of students, increasing students' interest in the subject, developing critical thinking and independence. An example of the use of an educational web quest in physics on the topic "The influence of a magnetic field on living organisms" is given. The stages of students' work on tasks are revealed. R is elaborated methodical tips for teachers of features designing lessons in physics by application educational Web quest.

Засоби та інструменти для розробки веб-додатку з тестування рівня знань студентів

This work is dedicated to the exploration of modern web application development technologies and their use in assessing knowledge levels. Current and relevant technologies facilitating web application creation were studied, and a comparative analysis of the most popular frameworks for web development was conducted. The research subject of this scientific work revolves around existing contemporary frameworks and tools utilized in developing web applications. The study concentrates on learning about current technologies associated with web application development and their utilization in assessing knowledge levels. A thorough analysis of contemporary methodologies facilitating an effective web-oriented application development process was carried out. The key technologies forming the foundation of web application development were scrutinized and elaborately described, including a comparative analysis of the most widely used frameworks for web development. Tools aiding in development support were examined, and an educational web application for conducting online testing was created. Particular emphasis was given to instruments fostering effective project development and support. The work delved into development support tools and their role in creating web applications. The authors developed an educational web application for online testing, utilizing one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks - Angular. The objective of this work was to select a modern framework for educational web application development. The primary goal was to choose a contemporary framework for crafting an educational web application and develop a fully functional web application ready for use. The outcomes included the creation of a fully functional web application ready for deployment. This web application resulted from a comprehensive study of contemporary frameworks and tools for web application creation. It can be utilized in the educational sphere for conducting tests and assessing knowledge levels, as well as in other fields requiring online testing and the collection of user knowledge information.

Features of digital competence of schoolchildren and students and the specifics of their use of the Internet for educational purposes

Introduction. Modern adolescents can spend from 5 to 8 hours a day on the Internet. As a result, the distinction between the digital and real world is gradually blurring. On the other hand, there are only conflicting studies on how digital competence develops and how it is linked to academic activities among students and teachers. Therefore, the purpose of our research is to identify the characteristics of digital competence among pupils and students, as well as the specifics of their use of the Internet for learning objectives. Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the study consists of survey techniques: a questionnaire regarding Internet usage, a questionnaire on the frequency of utilizing the Internet for educational purposes, and a questionnaire on the Index of Digital Competence (Soldatova et al., 2013). An analysis of 606 respondents' results is presented in the article. The questionnaires described above were included in specially created Google Forms filled out by 275 schoolchildren and 331 students. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Python programming language and included descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, and binary regression analysis. Results. Exploratory factor analysis showed that more developed digital competence of pupils is associated with a higher frequency of use of such educational web activities as modeling experiments in the digital environment and participation in online competitions, even if digital knowledge and skills can also be used for noneducational purposes (factor 2). Students, as factor 3 describes, more often search for information on the web and use the Internet for educational purposes. Regression analysis revealed: despite the fact that schoolchildren declare that they less often use the Internet for educational purposes (p < 0,001), they use educational web activities in a more diverse manner: they watch video lessons (p < 0,001), use tests and simulators for self-testing (p < 0,001); take part in online competitions (p = 0.00). Students, in turn, report using web searches more often (p = 0.02) and watching movies for educational purposes (p < 0,001). Also, schoolchildren have a higher declared level of some indicators of digital competence (p ≤ 0.01) compared to students. Conclusion. The conducted research contributes to drawing up a portrait of the digital natives. Future research could focus on identifying actual digital skills. The results of this work can be used in educational practice to develop effective methods for improving the digital competence of schoolchildren and students.

A Digital Intervention to Improve Skin Self-Examination Among Survivors of Melanoma: Protocol for a Type-1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Trial.

Although melanoma survival rates have improved in recent years, survivors remain at risk of recurrence, second primary cancers, and keratinocyte carcinomas. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends skin examinations by a physician every 3 to 12 months. Regular thorough skin self-examinations (SSEs) are recommended for survivors of melanoma to promote the detection of earlier-stage, thinner melanomas, which are associated with improved survival and lower treatment costs. Despite their importance, less than a quarter of survivors of melanoma engage in SSEs. Previously, our team developed and evaluated a web-based, fully automated intervention called mySmartSkin (MSS) that successfully improved SSE among survivors of melanoma. Enhancements were proposed to improve engagement with and outcomes of MSS. The purpose of this paper is to describe the rationale and methodology for a type-1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized trial evaluating the enhanced MSS versus control and exploring implementation outcomes and contextual factors. This study will recruit from state cancer registries and social media 300 individuals diagnosed with cutaneous malignant melanoma between 3 months and 5 years after surgery who are currently cancer free. Participants will be randomly assigned to either enhanced MSS or a noninteractive educational web page. Surveys will be collected from both arms at baseline and at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months to assess measures of intervention engagement, barriers, self-efficacy, habit, and SSE. The primary outcome is thorough SSE. The secondary outcomes are the diagnosis of new or recurrent melanomas and sun protection practices. Multilevel modeling will be used to examine whether there are significant differences in survivor outcomes between MSS and the noninteractive web page over time. Mixed methods will evaluate reach, adoption, implementation (including costs), and potential for maintenance of MSS, as well as contextual factors relevant to those outcomes and future scale-up. This trial has the potential to improve outcomes in survivors of melanoma. If MSS is effective, the results could guide its implementation in oncology care and nonprofit organizations focused on skin cancers. RR1-10.2196/52689.

Web-based applications in higher education: revolutionising language learning in the digital age

This research article aimed to examine the utilisation of web applications in higher education, specifically focusing on their presentation and usage. Methodology: a mixed approach was used in the study. The results showed that by analysing how these applications are used and discussing user perspectives, the study shed light on the interplay between technical functionality and social engagement in information and communication technologies. Students in higher education view educational web applications as supplementary resources, utilising them for tasks such as translation and pronunciation practice. It can be concluded that the active and productive use of educational mobile applications by students in Ukraine has notably increased, particularly in the context of war. The key benefits reported by students included the accessibility and convenience of web-based educational tools. These applications serve as both learning aids and motivational tools, addressing challenges such as remote learning and limited English-language materials. The widespread use of web applications during times of war has proven instrumental in maintaining educational access and quality in Ukraine.

ACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING FOR TUTORS

The COVID-19 pandemic made the most of universities' teaching staff involved in emergency distance learning. Yet, about 80% of the staff was unfamiliar with the distance technologies, especially with the process of distance learning. The previous experience of preparing teachers to distance learning has revealed the presence of significant psychological barriers to synchronous and asynchronous communication. At the same time, the system of refresher training almost does not help due to the excessive workload of teachers. The paper offers an option for training tutors, in which the university teachers are provided with access to general-purpose distance courses created by experts. Teachers register in the distance course "Practicum of the Tutor " where they master the theories and technologies of distance learning and gain practical skills during conducting classes with their students, who are registered in the above mentioned courses. Such training resembles the on-the-job training, which is very popular in Western countries. The " Practicum of the Tutor" course was delivered to 74 teachers. 11 teachers have successfully completed the course, among them 7 teachers have involved 132 students in expert-made distance courses. The research demonstrated the effectiveness of training tutors on the basis of high-quality expert-made distance courses with the participation of their developers and the simultaneous conduction of the learning process with students. The experience of on-the-job training is used to support teachers in the course "Practice of blended learning" during the semester. The results of the student survey were discussed at a Round table at the Institute. The attention of teachers who develop and work with distance courses was focused on the problems indicated in the questionnaire, and the ways to further improve the educational web resources of the Institute were developed.

Research on Teaching Web Front-End Development Course Based on Unstructured Interview Method

Research on Teaching Web Front-End Development Course Based on Unstructured Interview Method

Research on Multiple Teaching Models of Chinese Culture Integration in English Translation Course Based on Web Technology

Abstract Learning Chinese excellent traditional culture is a necessary trend and an urgent requirement for English translation teaching. In this paper, we utilize the knowledge fusion model to calculate the association support degree of Web semantic content, decompose the collection of knowledge objects based on the “clustering threshold”, and cluster the related English translation learning resources through the “clustering approximation”, to satisfy the learner’s query needs of learners. On this basis, the English Translation Web Teaching Mode is constructed, which combines multimedia and network technology to teach English translation online and offline, and integrates Chinese cultural elements in teaching. We evaluated the degree of integration between Chinese culture and English translation teaching from the dimensions of students’ emotion and cognition, teaching materials, learning process, and teaching methods, analyzed the embodiment of Chinese culture in English teaching materials, and explored the changes in students’ cultural cognition and English translation performance under this teaching mode by using the independent samples t-test. The results show that the students’ translation scores before and after the teaching increased by 6.66 points, and there are significant differences between the students’ cultural awareness, linguistic competence, thinking quality, and learning ability before and after the teaching, with p-values of 0.025, 0.02, 0.01, and 0.03, which are all less than 0.05. This study has important reference value for improving students’ English translation competence and Chinese cultural cognition.

Методические основы оценки качества сайтов образовательных организаций (на примере Владивостокского государственного университета)

Currently, higher education institutions are focused on promoting their image on the Internet in order to occupy a certain niche there for presenting information about themselves. Thanks to the possibilities of the information Internet environment, universities contribute to improving the quality of the educational process. An important aspect in the formation of competitive advantages over other educational institutions is the quality of educational web resources. The distribution of scientific and educational streams is regulated by regulatory requirements that have a huge impact on the formation of the quality of websites of higher educational institutions. The important role of the monitoring process of assessing the quality of educational institutions' websites for the formation of recommendations based on the evaluation results according to the proposed methodology is revealed. The methodology is based on the theory of stakeholders, where groups of interested persons are considered by the fact of the existence of the studied object, indirectly or directly influencing it. A nomenclature of quality indicators has been developed based on the allocation of important criteria for each group, in this work these are students, parents, applicants and employees. The identification of indicators and values of their satisfaction serves as a foundation for the subsequent assessment of the quality of university websites according to the proposed methodology. The methodology includes several stages that accurately track all indicators during its use. The verification of the quality assessment algorithm was carried out on the example of the website of the Vladivostok State University. The data obtained are systematized and calculated according to the proposed formula, taking into account all interested groups. The results are of practical interest for a systematic assessment of the quality of educational institutions' websites and can be offered for use.

Design methodology on educational web applications for the field of mathematics

This study proposes the creation and use of the Design methodology on Educational Web Applications for the Field of Mathematics (DAECM) to build the web application on depreciation. The objective of this mixed research is to analyze the perceptions of the students about the use of this technological tool. The participants are 25 students who took the Information and Communication Technologies course at the National Autonomous University of Mexico during the 2023-2 school year. The DAECM methodology facilitated the construction of the educational web application on depreciation through the stages Analysis of the mathematical educational context, Analysis of web programming languages, Content design, Aesthetics and Evaluation. The results of this mixed research indicate that the educational web application is useful, facilitates the personalization of learning through simulators, favors the creation of a pleasant virtual environment, allows the education during the COVID-19 post-pandemic and encourages the learning of the math. This study recommends the incorporation of technological tools such as web applications because teachers can create new virtual spaces that help the students during the learning process. In conclusion, educators can use the DAECM methodology to update educational practices and innovate the course activities through the planning and construction of web applications.

Current trends in radiation safety education in the digital educational environment: Challenges and opportunities

The population's level of radiation literacy needs to be increased due to the significant rise in the use of radiation technologies in medicine, industry, science, and other fields. Simultaneously, the rapid development of digital technologies and increased access to the internet for a significant portion of the world's population have created new opportunities for radiation safety training and awareness-raising. The purpose of the study was to examine current areas and methods of teaching radiation safety in the era of digital education, to identify important challenges faced by educational institutions and students, and to identify opportunities for using modern technologies. The research employed theoretical analysis of information sources, systematization, deduction, modeling, and generalization. The article analyses the potential of modern digital learning tools in studying radiation safety. It substantiates the structural and logical scheme of using educational web resources for this purpose. The article also proposes tools for diagnosing the level of subject competence and approaches to ensuring reflection and self-reflection of the subjects of the educational process. The identified components of radiation safety training include accessibility of educational information, quality interaction of participants, objective evaluation of results, and reflection and process analysis, specialized web services have also been identified to aid in their implementation in a digital educational environment. The study's results will be valuable for training non-specialists who may encounter radiation risks from domestic, man-made, natural, or military sources, they will also be useful for specialists studying ways to improve radiation literacy among different segments of the population

Deplatforming sex education on Meta: sex, power, and content moderation

Public health research has heralded social media as a space where sex education can be delivered to young people. However, sexual health organisations are increasingly concerned that restrictive content moderation practices impede their ability to distribute sex education content on social media platforms. To better understand these experiences, this article uses an autoethnographic case study of my experience navigating Meta's content moderation policies and practices when I promoted the Bits and Bods sex education web series. Using conjunctural analysis, I contextualise Bits and Bods's two experiences of content moderation (when our account was deleted from Instagram and advertising was rejected by Facebook) through policy analysis of Meta's content moderation policies. I then conclude by questioning whether public health practitioners should still be conceiving Meta's platforms as a space where they can deliver sex education to young people.

Analysis of effective integration of information platform courses and daily teaching in universities based on adaptive network

Abstract This paper first analyzes the effective application of web platforms and information technology in college teaching and constructs a web-based teaching aid platform for college courses based on the open Web. Secondly, the A3C algorithm is used to implement adaptive coding decisions to improve the performance of the platform by adaptive network coding. Finally, the performance test analysis is conducted for the web teaching aid platform built in this paper. The results show that the average response time of the system using the communication function with 2000 concurrent users is 1.807s, and the CPU and memory usage are 1146MHz and 1486MB, respectively, after running for 25s. This shows that adaptive network coding can effectively improve the performance of the supplementary teaching platform.