E-learning Tools Research Articles

The WHO atlas for female-genital schistosomiasis: Co-design of a practicable diagnostic guide, digital support and training.

Up to 56 million young and adult women of African origin suffer from Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS). The transmission of schistosomiasis happens through contact with schistosomiasis infested fresh water in rivers and lakes. The transmission vector is the snail that releases immature worms capable of penetrating the human skin. The worm then matures and mates in the blood vessels and deposits its eggs in tissues, causing urogenital disease. There is currently no gold standard for FGS diagnosis. Reliable diagnostics are challenging due to the lack of appropriate instruments and clinical skills. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends "screen-and-treat" cervical cancer management, by means of visual inspection of characteristic lesions on the cervix and point-of-care treatment as per the findings. FGS may be mistaken for cervical cancer or sexually transmitted diseases. Misdiagnosis may lead to the wrong treatment, increased risk of exposure to other infectious diseases (human immunodeficiency virus and human papilloma virus), infertility and stigmatisation. The necessary clinical knowledge is only available to a few experts in the world. For an appropriate diagnosis, this knowledge needs to be transferred to health professionals who have minimal or non-existing laboratory support. Co-design workshops were held with stakeholders (WHO representative, national health authority, FGS experts and researchers, gynaecologists, nurses, medical doctors, public health experts, technical experts, and members of the public) to make prototypes for the WHO Pocket Atlas for FGS, a mobile diagnostic support tool and an e-learning tool for health professionals. The dissemination targeted health facilities, including remote areas across the 51 anglophone, francophone and lusophone African countries. Outcomes were endorsed by the WHO and comprise a practical diagnostic guide for FGS in low-resource environments.

E-LEARNING TOOL ADOPTION: PERSPECTIVES FROM ECONOMICS AND CHEMISTRY STUDENTS IN INTERNATIONAL AND MALAYSIAN PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

Nowadays, higher learning institutions apply various types of online teaching practices. These changes are necessary to concentrate on preparing students with proper communication skills, critical thinking skills and teamwork skills which are requirements to ensure employability. The purpose of this research is to obtain feedback from students on the use of E-Learning tools to assist them to engage better in their learning. The sample size for this study consisted of 200 International and Malaysian pre-university students who were studying Economics and Chemistry. Students' learning experiences were measured using survey questionnaires. The study found that students were more engaged and motivated in their learning with the use of these E-learning tools. In carrying out this research the ARCS model was employed. Based on the ARCS model, findings indicated 85% of the Economics students were more attentive due to the use of the tools and 79% found the use of E-learning tools were relevant. Besides, 85% of students studying Economics were confident in the subject and 66% were satisfied with their learning from the use of the E-Learning tools. As for Chemistry students, 89% indicated that they were more attentive in class and 69% found the E-Learning tools to be relevant. In addition, 70% students studying Chemistry indicated that they were more confident in their learning while 47% were satisfied with the use of E-Learning tools.

Perception and expectation of Moroccan pharmacy students regarding e-learning in the context of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Online learning, or e-learning, has grown exponentially in recent years, not least because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many educational establishments to adopt distance learning modalities. In the field of pharmacy, where the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge is essential, the adoption of e-learning has attracted particular interest. The aim of this study is to analyze the feedback received by pharmacy students from different faculties in the country following the introduction of new learning methods during the Covid pandemic. The study was carried out using a "Google forms" questionnaire, which was sent to students at the country's faculties of pharmacy. The questionnaire included various points, such as a description of the population, preferred mode of distance learning of lectures among students and satisfaction with e-learning. The study involved 176 respondents, 65.9% of whom were women. Around 50% of respondents use e-learning tools more than 6 times a week for educational purposes. Seventy per cent of respondents are satisfied with their e-learning experience, but only 43.2 believe that e-learning has a positive effect on their academic results. Forty-seven per cent of respondents considered the quality of teaching to be the major shortcoming of e-learning, followed by distraction (32%) and the questionable credibility of the diploma (20%). E-learning has significant potential to transform teaching and learning in pharmacy, and its thoughtful integration can bring lasting benefits to students.

What About Empathy? A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of a Podcast as an Asynchronous Empathy Teaching Tool.

Though medical education podcasts are fast gaining popularity, they are overwhelmingly focused on teaching the medical expert role of physicians. We explored how medical learners and educators engaged with and learned from an empathy and communication-focused podcast and sought their recommendations for integrating the podcast into medical curricula. Six virtual, semi-structured focus groups were conducted with educators and learners within a large urban hospital and university setting. Participants were asked to listen to pre-selected episodes of the About Empathy podcast in advance. Thematic analysis was used to explore experiences and perceptions of empathy teaching and learning. There were 24 participants. We identified six themes related to the podcast and empathy learning: (1) forging connection through stories, (2) creating space to reflect on empathy, (3) shifting perspectives and biases, (4) feeling validated and enabling self-compassion, (5) gaining knowledge and building skills through empathetic communication, and (6) translating new knowledge and skills into practice. Participants highlighted that the podcast's portability and asynchronous nature allowed them to be more fully present, reflective, and intentional in their learning. The About Empathy podcast was experienced as a flexible, just-in-time tool that promoted self-agency over one's learning, reflective practice, and knowledge and skill acquisition, particularly with respect to empathic communication. Benefits of asynchronous e-learning tools such as podcasts support a shift to a blended learning model. Challenges finding a curricular home for this empathy-focused podcast require further consideration.

Talking in primary care (TIP): protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial in UK primary care to assess clinical and cost-effectiveness of communication skills e-learning for practitioners on patients’ musculoskeletal pain and enablement

IntroductionEffective communication can help optimise healthcare interactions and patient outcomes. However, few interventions have been tested clinically, subjected to cost-effectiveness analysis or are sufficiently brief and well-described for implementation in...

Visualizing Algorithms in the Field of Education: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract: Visualization of algorithms can enhance computer science education by offering a beneficial method for comprehending intricate concepts within engineering courses. An electronic learning tool has been created to cover various algorithms, including sorting algorithms, prime numbers, recursive sorting algorithms, and the N Queen problem. Employing animation as a means of conveying information, the tool enables users to select data ordering and algorithms. Users can either initiate automatic animation or progress through the steps at their own pace. Additionally, the pathfinding algorithm permits usersto modify the starting and ending nodes. This e-learning tool serves as both a standalone application and a complementary resource for in-person training, providing a visual representation of the execution stages of algorithmic rules.

An AI-based e-learning tool to improve endodontic diagnostics in undergraduate students.

An AI-based e-learning tool to improve endodontic diagnostics in undergraduate students.

Computer Technologies as a Method of Forming Students' Information Skills in the Process of Learning

The article investigates the problem of formation of future teachers' readiness to innovative activity, the role of computer technologies as a method of formation of students' information skills in the learning process. Based on the stated and analyzed interpretations of the authors about the concept of "innovations in education", the research position to consider innovation as an important element of education support in a state of dynamic development, adequate to the demands of today's society as a phenomenon of collective or formed individual professional creative activity of a teacher was formulated. On the example of the course, in which a systematic theoretical, methodological and practice-oriented training of students is carried out, the experience of formation of readiness of future teachers to innovative activity is described, the leading forms of pedagogical activity are presented. According to the results of the study it is concluded that the formation of the future teacher's readiness for innovative activity contributes to the identification of the conceptual position of the specialty, the identification of development resources and innovation (including potential) and their critical evaluation, creating conditions for finding innovative solutions in education. This competence is an important part of the professionalism of the today's teacher. Also in the article the role of computer technologies as a method of formation of students' information skills in the learning process is studied; e-learning tools as a basic step of realization of digital pedagogical technologies, the structure of the author's system of preparation of university teacher to the application of e-learning tools in professional activity is given.

Investigating the Effectiveness of Synchronous E-Learning Tools on Developing EFL Learners' Language Communication Skills Among the Hashemite University Students

After COVID-19, today’s language classes have become blended with e-learning tools that have become indispensable to the process of learning in many situations. Synchronous e-learning classrooms have been studied for their impact on EFL communication skills, but few studies have been conducted in the Jordanian institutions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the EFL students’ viewpoints on the efficiency of online classrooms in improving their verbal communication abilities. This study consisted of 284 participants who were EFL learners from the Hashemite University. It was conducted during the academic year 2022-2023, and it followed a mixed qualitative approach. Two means of data collection were used: a questionnaire and observations. The results indicated that students have a positive viewpoint toward online learning effectiveness in developing their communication. Nevertheless, students showed that low self-assurance, nervousness over making errors, and poor lexical knowledge are their main concerns when communicating in EFL classrooms.

EFL Students' Perceptions of E-learning Tools’ Effects on Students’ Engagement in English Speaking Skill Online Classes

This paper aims to explore Vietnamese students' perceptions of the effects of e-learning tools on student engagement in English-speaking skills online classes. With a survey design and a mixed-method approach, the study investigated 100 participants, including sophomores and juniors, at the Faculty of English Linguistics and Literature, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City. Descriptive statistics and qualitative data gleaned from a questionnaire and 10 semi-structured interviews were analyzed using SPSS and thematic analysis. Findings show e-learning tools enhance student engagement by facilitating speaking discussion, evoking comfort, and contributing to students’ investment in the tasks. On the contrary, e-learning tools hinder student engagement by causing boredom, stress, and distraction. The study results suggest pedagogical implications for teachers in the design of more engaging English-speaking online lessons. Further, faculty and school leaders can consider the research findings when revising and updating their curriculum to meet the increasing demands of online learning and teaching, with learners' engagement as the centrality. Future research can delve more into inferential statistics on the effects of online classes on students' engagement in English speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills.

Testing reliability and validity of practitioner-rated parental sensitivity: A novel tool for practice.

Improving parental sensitivity is an important objective of interventions to support families. This study examined reliability and validity of parental sensitivity ratings using a novel package of an e-learning tool and an interactive decision tree provided through a mobile application, called the OK! package. Independent raters assessed parental sensitivity using the OK! package (N=11 raters) and the NICHD Parental Sensitivity rating scales (N=22 raters) on the basis of videotaped mother-child interactions at 10- or 12-months-old (N=294) and at 24-months-old (N=204) from the Dutch longitudinal cohort study Generation2 . Mothers reported on children's externalizing and internalizing problems and social competence when children were 4 and 7years old. Results showed excellent single interrater reliability for raters using the OK! package (mean ICC=.79), and strong evidence for convergent validity at 10- or 12-month-old (r=.57) and 24-month-old (r=.65). Prospective associations of neither parental sensitivity rated using the OK! package or the NICHD Parental Sensitivity rating scales with child developmental outcomes were statistically significant (p>.05), with overlapping 95% confidence intervals for both measures. The OK! package provides a promising direction for testing alternatives to current training and instruction modalities.

Social media as an e-learning tool for understanding the challenges of COVID-19 for students

This paper contributes to understanding opportunities to use social media to identify the priorities and challenges of students from different countries in digital and face-to-face learning and networking during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the new reality after this crisis. The COVID-19 crisis resulted in intensive new e-learning and hybrid learning applications in higher education. When there is a shift from a teacher-controlled class environment to a more learner-controlled social media, the role of the educator becomes more of a facilitator. The purpose of the research is to reveal learning preferences and networking challenges that students do not usually share in a class environment. This paper contributes to developing social media activities facilitated by instructors and combined with international learner-driven knowledge sharing in global crisis situations. To study the challenges of COVID-19 for students in online learning and physical interaction, netnography approach combined with educators’ interventions to study students’ preferences in the Facebook group Challenges in Online Learning – COVID-19 was applied. Research outcomes reveal that the most popular Facebook polls for students were questions about group work and exam arrangements during the pandemic and work from anywhere future prospects, cross-border mobility regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic and reasons why some students do not participate in web conferences using their computer cameras. Students shared the view that flexible online work from anywhere solutions will be, for many organisations, one of the trends that will remain after the COVID-19 crisis. The Facebook group enabled international knowledge sharing, where students and educators could share their views on many issues that will also influence the rapidly changing online learning and networking environment after the COVID-19 crisis. Applying social media in international knowledge sharing involving instructors and students from different countries can contribute to learning about the diversity of views in crisis situations and enhance international entrepreneurial collaboration.

Using "Adopt a Bacterium" as an e-learning tool for simultaneously teaching microbiology to different health-related university courses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for education, particularly in undergraduate teaching. In this study, we report on the experience of how a private university successfully addressed this challenge through an active methodology applied to a microbiology discipline offered remotely to students from various health-related courses (veterinary, physiotherapy, nursing, biomedicine, and nutrition). Remote teaching was combined with the "Adopt a Bacterium" methodology, implemented for the first time on Google Sites. The distance learning activity notably improved student participation in microbiology discussions, both through word cloud analysis and the richness of discourse measured by the Shannon index. Furthermore, feedback from students about the e-learning approach was highly positive, indicating its effectiveness in motivating and involving students in the learning process. The results also demonstrate that despite being offered simultaneously to students, the methodology allowed for the acquisition of specialized knowledge within each course and sparked student interest in various aspects of microbiology. In conclusion, the remote "Adopt a Bacterium" methodology facilitated knowledge sharing among undergraduate students from different health-related courses and represented a valuable resource in distance microbiology education.

Mapping the Intellectual Structure of e-Learning Tools Research: A Bibliometric Approach

E-learning was derived as a result of the emergence of internet and the electronic devices such as computers after the technical revolution. The pandemic in 2019 marked a significant shift in the adoption and evolution of learning tools. Within this context, this research aims to assess and comprehensively review the scientific production in e-learning tools along with the time using academic publications as the key data source. The Biblioshiny package in R opensource software tool was used for statistical computing and modeling the data. The Scopus database, which is used as a citation index with a multidisciplinary scope is used as the source of a bibliographic database. The research examines 1,164 articles published in the database (Date acquisition: 05th March 2023) between 2000-2022. Articles published in English were refined after excluding the articles unpublished yet. Annual scientific production on research on e-learning tools started to grow in number after 2008 and reached its peak in 2021. The average citation number per document is 8.2 while the annual growth rate is 22%. The literature covers 102 countries. Spain, USA and Germany became the most productive countries while the most cited country is the USA. Along with the time the trending topics were diversified and the themes became more complex. Computer-aided instruction has become the most frequent word along the time. Finally, this study's implications highlight that e-learning tools have been impacted globally.

МОДЕЛЬ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ВЗРОСЛЫХ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ: ДИДАКТИЧЕСКИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ

The article presents an overview of classical models of adult learning and analyzes them. The key principles of building a model of adult learning taking into account the requirement of digitalization of the educational process are defined. The model of adult learning in the conditions of digitalization is developed and described. This article is devoted to the didactic component of this model. Didactic component includes: approaches to learning, principles, methods, forms, means and technologies of learning. In our study we consider classical approaches, formulated on the basis of commonly accepted and often used concepts in science, specific approaches, formulated in relation to the category of adult learners and special, applicable in the conditions of digitalization. Much attention is paid to such special learning methods as simulations, online lectures, adaptive online tests. Among the e-learning tools used in the conditions of digitalization the authors highlight immersive technologies, virtual simulators, virtual environments and metauniverses.

ПРЕПОДАВАНИЕ БИОЛОГИИ В СТАРШИХ КЛАССАХ СРЕДНЕЙ ШКОЛЫ: АПРОБАЦИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УЧЕБНОГО ПОСОБИЯ

This article discusses the development and testing of an innovative electronic textbook for teach-ing biology in high school. The development of the electronic textbook was carried out in order to ef-fectively prepare students for the final and entrance exams in the subject of “Biology”. The authors of the article present hypotheses based on the assumption of a positive impact of the electronic manual on academic performance, learning efficiency, student motivation, positive perception by teachers and anxiety reduction. The conducted research includes the development of a manual using interactive elements, multimedia, visualization and a personalized learning approach. The electronic manual was tested in high school, as a result of testing, its impact on the learning process and learning outcomes of students was assessed. When conducting the study, we used the methods of pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, questioning of students, the methods of M.I. Rozhkova, B.N. Phillips, methods of mathematical statistics Mann-Whitney U-test, Wilcoxon T-test. The results of the study confirmed the positive impact of the innovative e-learning tool on students’ progress in biology, and confirmed the hy-potheses proposed by the authors. This article offers valuable scientific and practical recommendations for the application of e-learning tools in the educational process and the enrichment of biology teaching in high schools.

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on the Jordanian higher education system.

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-induced E-learning in Jordanian higher education. Through a quantitative survey, the study analyzes the independent variables of system use and user satisfaction, finding that information quality and service quality significantly affect these variables and that user satisfaction notably impacts E-learning. System usage moderates these effects. This research comprehensively analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on Jordanian higher education, focusing on E-learning. It shows how information, system, and service quality affect system use and user satisfaction. The study also emphasizes these aspects' importance in E-learning platform effectiveness. The study offers actionable insights and recommendations to help Jordan establish more resilient and effective educational policies and practices that can adjust to higher education shocks. The study recommends establishing a specialized department to modify student intention to use E-learning systems, not only during the pandemic crisis but also after-ward, to improve familiarity with E-learning tools. This study provides insights into the pandemic's impact on Jordan's higher education system and suggests future approaches to enhance E-learning platforms. It contributes to the development of effective E-learning systems that can improve higher education standards by pinpointing the key effects of the pandemic on the independent variables and offering workable solutions. The study emphasizes the importance of information and service quality in improving user satisfaction and system usage in E-learning.

Possible impact of video lecture capture as an e-learning tool: a case study of higher education of Republic of Korea

Possible impact of video lecture capture as an e-learning tool: a case study of higher education of Republic of Korea

Evolving Adoption of eLearning Tools and Developing Online Courses: A Practical Case Study from Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia

Evolving Adoption of eLearning Tools and Developing Online Courses: A Practical Case Study from Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia

USING E-LEARNING TO PREVENT INFORMATIONAL STRESS OF EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY

The article deals with the problem of remotely working employees' informational stress caused by crisis conditions in Ukraine. The article analyzes the features of e-learning important for preventing informational stress among remotely working employees. The following specific features of informational stress, by their information impact, are highlighted: 1) features associated with information overload, 2) features associated with human interaction with information technology, and 3) features associated with professional activities. The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of the psychological characteristics of employees with a conventional mode of remote work and the employees with a forced remote work mode due to crisis conditions (Covid-19, war, etc.). Based on the results of the interview specially designed by the authors, the factors that, according to employees, contribute to the emergence and development of informational stress have been identified. It was found that informational stress has a complex negative impact on the life, work and social contacts of employees who work remotely. There are statistically significant differences in gender, age, organizational and professional factors in stress development between employees with a conventional mode of remote work and employees with a forced remote work mode due to crisis conditions (Covid-19, war, etc.). The psychological principles and conditions of the enactment of e-learning, aimed at preventing informational stress among remotely working employees, have been determined. The authors present an e-training program aimed at preventing informational stress among remotely working employees. The stages of the program implementation are characterized and the most appropriate e-learning tools at each of these stages are indicated. According to the results of the approbation of the program, it was established that the e-learning program can be useful in the distance postgraduate education of specialists.