Electronic Learning Resources Research Articles

USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE PRACTICAL SKILLS OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

The aim – to explore the role of information and communication technologies in the professional development of anesthesiologists, focusing on simulation training, electronic medical records, telemedicine, and electronic learning resources. Materials and Methods. A review of scientific literature, along with an analysis of publications in medical journals and databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, to identify key trends and results of using of information and communication technologies in anesthesiology was conducted. Results. Simulation training allows anesthesiologists to practice complex clinical scenarios in a safe environment, significantly enhancing their readiness for real emergency situations. Electronic medical records simplify access to patient data, ensuring the accuracy and continuity of medical information, which is crucial for preoperative preparation and postoperative care. Telemedicine opens new possibilities for consultation and training, allowing anesthesiologists to receive advice from colleagues worldwide and participate in remote learning sessions. Electronic learning resources provide continuous access to the latest knowledge, research, and clinical guidelines, fostering ongoing professional development. Conclusion. The integration of information and communication technologies in the training and practice of anesthesiologists enhances the quality of medical care, patient safety, and the professional development of specialists.

National educational platforms of China as an effective resource for international cooperation

The purpose of this article is to study the experience, characteristics and influence of China in the field of education in the context of digitalization, based on the international version of the National Platform for Public Services of “Smart Education” of China and the National Platform for “Smart Education”. The research materials describe the status of the creation of platforms, discuss the main content features of these platforms, including electronic learning resources, service projects, extensive support in six languages and many other functions. The presented material discusses the impact of digitalization on education in China. The authors try to justify the use of Chinese national platforms, as a certain resource for international cooperation, academic mobility of students and teachers. By studying the international version of China’s National Smart Education Public Service Platform and the National Smart Education Platform, we can gain a deeper understanding of China’s experience and characteristics in the digitalization of education, as well as its implications for the development of global education in the context of digitalization.

Integration Of Electronic Learning Resources in The Educational Process: Stages and Significance

This article describes the stages of implementation of the integration of electronic educational resources to increase the efficiency of independent education of students of higher educational institutions and the results of research on determining the practical importance of integrating electronic educational resources

Addressing Gaps in Access to LGBTQIA + Health Education Resources: A Novel E-Learning Platform.

To reduce health inequities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexually and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people, healthcare professionals need increased access to education and training resources on LGBTQIA + health. Web-based, asynchronous, electronic learning (e-learning) resources are critical for expanding the availability of LGBTQIA + health programs. This article presents the design and utilization outcomes of a novel e-learning platform for engaging healthcare professionals in LGBTQIA + health online continuing education. As of December 2022, the e-learning platform consisted of 293 resources within 17 topic domains. Modalities included: learning modules, recorded webinars, publications, videos, and toolkits. We conducted a descriptive analysis of the e-learning platform's website traffic and user engagement data. Google Universal Analytics and event tracking were used to measure website traffic, user locations, and publication downloads. Learning module and webinar completions were exported from the learning management system and run as frequencies. Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022, over 650,000 people from all U.S. states, 182 countries, and 31 territories visited the website. Platform users downloaded publications 66,225 times, and completed 29,351 learning modules and 24,654 webinars. The broad reach and high user engagement of the e-learning platform indicate acceptability of web-based, asynchronous online continuing education in LGBTQIA + health, and suggest that this platform is filling a need in health professional education. Remote, online learning opportunities may be especially important in jurisdictions with bans on medical care for transgender and gender diverse youth. Future growth of the platform, paired with in-person and other online learning opportunities, has the potential to reduce gaps in LGBTQIA + health training, and mitigate LGBTQIA + health inequities.

Higher Order Thinking Skill of Elementary Pupil wih Different Self Regulated in Learning using Printed and Electronic Learning Resources Based on Local Culture

Higher Order Thinking Skill of Elementary Pupil wih Different Self Regulated in Learning using Printed and Electronic Learning Resources Based on Local Culture

Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation documentation: a quality improvement project

ObjectivesThis quality improvement project looked at enhancing do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) documentation in a Welsh National Health Service trust.MethodsA full clinical review cycle was carried out, evaluating 50...

DIGITALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

As digitization becomes more prevalent in the field of education, it is transforming the way we approach traditional teaching methods and redefining the role of educators. Electronic and online learning resources facilitate educational processes, enable time savings and contribute to the sustainability of knowledge. In this sense, with digitization in education, students are expected to be active participants in the educational process. Depending on the development of technology and technological capabilities, the application of e-learning is being strengthened in all countries worldwide, which means that online teaching is being implemented in the educational system at all levels. To effectively implement digitization in the educational process, it is crucial to develop digital skills among students and educators. These skills include competencies for coding and software creation, as well as the ability to effectively use digital devices, computers and the internet. By acquiring these digital skills, individuals can fully utilize the benefits of digitization in education and contribute to a more efficient and effective learning experience. Recognizing this, the purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of digital transformation in education at all levels, with a focus on digital transformation in higher education, as it can enable more efficient use of resources and help the RN Macedonia keep up with technological advancements, ultimately leading to a global competitive advantage. The paper analyzes the process of digital transformation in higher education in Macedonia, highlighting the importance of digital transformation through positive examples from several leading countries in this process. Additionally, the paper addresses concerns that have arisen as a result of the digital transformation of higher education, including digital learning models, digital teaching, and the digital university model and provides suggestions for more effective digital transformation in higher education.

Helping the School: Electronic Learning Resources of Foreign Libraries

The transition from an information society to a knowledge society gives libraries a chance to overcome the crisis by transforming themselves into educational institutions of a new type, providing quality information and educational services that promote cognitive and creative activities. An important place among them belongs to programs and projects for the creation and promotion of electronic learning resources intended for schoolteachers and students, i.e. for the audience, which directly determines the society we will have to live in the near future. The aim of the article is to consider the experience of major foreign libraries in preparing electronic learning (e-Learning) resources for schools from the perspective of their possible use by Russian libraries in the light of the tasks set to strengthen the role of cultural and educational organizations in the historical and cultural enlightenment and upbringing of the growing generation. The object of the article is the resources of own generation (or created in cooperation with other institutions) of national and regional libraries in the USA, Great Britain, and Australia, related to the methodological support of the educational process in schools. The study of the content of these resources made it possible to identify several main groups with different purposes: training in the skills of working with primary sources; promotion of classical literature and reading; assistance to subject teachers in their work with current social and political issues; development of regional / local history knowledge. Examples explored are electronic learning resources for schools posted in dedicated sections or on the web portals of the Library of Congress (USA, Washington), the National Library of Australia, the British Library, the Florida State Library and Archives, the State Library of Victoria (Australia, Melbourne) the National Library of Scotland, and the National Library of Wales. The study has shown that national and regional libraries of the above-mentioned countries place a high priority on the preparation of electronic learning resources for schools. Creation of such resources helps libraries to solve important tasks: to popularize their collections and electronic resources; to expand the circle of regular readers by attracting schoolchildren; to enhance the prestige of the library as an important cultural and educational institution involved in forming the worldview and raising the intellectual level of the younger generation. Due to their social significance, such projects, as a rule, have state or regional funding; grants are widely practiced. The article pays special attention to the interaction between libraries and other cultural institutions in preparing joint electronic learning resources for schools, as well as to the promotion of such resources among the teaching community, primarily through close cooperation with pedagogical organizations.

Application of the convergent education model in the development of a smart learning environment

The article presents a scientific and practical approach to the development and implementation of the concept of convergent learning in the framework of building an open educational platform to manage the process of training specialists. The presented concept of convergence education is based on the integration of educational programs, learning content, competency matrices, methods and technologies for training specialists and personalized learning trajectories in smart learning environment. To implement the model and the convergent approach, it is vital to make use of an information and educational environment with mechanisms to support convergent learning based on regional labor market analysis, actualizing of educational programs and resources, harmonization and synchronization life-cycle models thereof, adaptive customization and personalization of specialist training trajectories. The article presents the developed convergence model of educational programs and employer vacancies as a weighted graph to illustrate the relationship between competence requirement vectors of educational programs and sought-after employment. To isolate the convergence model components and evaluate the convergence degree thereof, a graph clustering algorithm based on the Louvain method has been developed. A method for synthesizing a convergence model of educational content organized as a fuzzy weighted graph has been presented, and sets of topics and sections of electronic learning resources being its vertices. Search and extraction of convergence educational content sections have been implemented by means of an algorithm for extracting fuzzy isomorphic subgraphs, and assessing the convergence degree thereof. The results of the study are used to synthesize an information and educational environment with intelligent mechanisms for supporting learning processes based on an analysis of the requirements of labor markets and actualizing educational content and training programs, as well as adaptive customization and personalization of specialist training trajectories. The architecture of the educational environment includes a set of software and tools for managing the components of the information space of the university with support for mobile, cloud and blended learning technologies.

E-Learning Web-Apps Use Acceptance: A Way to Guide Perceived Learning Outcomes in Blended Learning

This study empirically examines the effects of the acceptance of e-learning Web-apps by student on the learning outcomes achieved with their use. With this objective, two theoretically recognized purposes for use these apps were tested in a blended learning model, as a way to change the traditional face-to-face classrooms activities (apps we called ICTf) and as a virtual evaluation platform in learning (ICTv apps). The data was collected through online surveys from university students of a blended Master’ degree, enrolled in different specialties. PLS-SEM analysis of the data was performed. A proportion of the variance of student learning outcomes was explained by the level of ICTv acceptance. However, the positive effect of the ICTf acceptance on this performance was not significant. Heterogeneity was observed in students’ ratings on the acceptance of the Web-apps by different master’s specialties, and it was higher in ICTf than in ICTv. Our research highlights the important role that the acceptance of use of electronic learning resources plays in boosting their effective learning performance.

Modernizing the structure of educators’ ICT competencies to train future teachers to use e-learning methods and networking

The research investigated teacher training in the area of using ICT tools in professional activity as well as educational standards of higher education in pedagogical specialties. The analysis has demonstrated that those academic disciplines of the standard that reflect the problems of employing ICT tools in education do not fully address the issues of creating electronic learning resources (ELR). Moreover, the same observation concerns developing distance learning systems. Such systems automate the processes of collecting, processing, producing information, information interaction between participants in online learning, planning learning sessions in class and out-of-class time as well as managing students’ group, individual educational, and research activity in the digital environment. Basically, the competencies formed are oriented towards the classical learning model of education. Thus, they do not describe the above- mentioned specific features of the teacher’s professional activity in the digital environment in a clear and general way. The educational specialty-specific standards, standard syllabuses of disciplines, and curricula to prepare graduates developed on a competence-based basis constitute the regulatory and methodological framework for modernizing the educational process at pedagogical universities. The structure of teachers’ ICT competencies in the field of e-learning methods and networking is based on the requirements of the professional qualification standard of a teacher, the 3+ educational standards in the system of higher education of the Republic of Belarus as well as the National and European Qualifications Frameworks for Higher Education. The analysis of the requirements of the standard revealed a range of labor actions and functions associated with the need to form and develop certain media and ICT competencies of a teacher in the process of continuous pedagogical education. The article presents the general structure of teachers’ ICT competencies in the field of e-learning and networking methods. It is recommended to detail these competencies through developing relevant descriptors. The given structure of ICT competencies is also intended for designing electronic course descriptors in the Moodle distance learning system to assess the quality of teacher education in university electronic information and educational environment.

BALABOLKA Software to Improve the Ability to Access Electronic Learning Resources for Visual Impairment Students

This research was aimed to discover the use of Balabolka software in improving the ability to access electronic learning resources for visual impairment students who face the difficulties in accessing electronic learningresources. Assistive technology is needed to access these electronic learning resources. The quantitative approach to the Single Subject Research (SSR) method of A-B-A design was conveyed in order to collect the data. Based on the results, the baseline phase level 1 (A1) was obtained in RF subject of 54.60 percent. Mean intervention phase level (B) in RF subject was 75.64 percent. Mean baseline phase level 2 (A2) in RF subject by 81.9 percent. The findings showed that the use of Balabolka software to be helpful in supporting the ability to access electronic learning resources because Balabolka software offered audio functions to get information from computer devices.

Procedures for Assessing the Quality of Electronic Learning Resources Using Petal Diagrams

The concept of visualization of the results of expert evaluation of the quality of electronic learning resources is considered. Much attention is paid to petal diagrams and their use in the visualization process. The algorithm for calculating the area of the petal diagram and the influence of the order of parameters on the area of each petal are described. The criteria for assessing the quality of e-learning resources and their weights for each of the experts are presented. The roles of experts with weighting factors are shown. Complex indicators of quality of electronic educational resources for each expert are defined and the complex indicator for all experts is generalized. An algorithm for calculating the areas of sector petals, which can be used to calculate and evaluate the relative quality of ELR according to the relevant criteria is given. GeoGebra dynamic mathematics system was used to implement the method of determining a comprehensive assessment of the quality of ELR. The process of construction of the petal diagram in the system of dynamic mathematics GeoGebra with the given instructions is shown.

Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Digital Sebagai Sumber Belajar Elektronik Masa Pandemi COVID-19 di SMA Negeri 3 Batam

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Education and Culture, has appealed to all schools to carry out online learning as stated in the Circular of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 4 of 2020 concerning the Implementation of Education in the Emergency Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). As a result, many students find it difficult to undergo the learning process online due to limited electronic learning resources. Departing from this problem, it is necessary to have a digital library that can be used as a learning resource to optimize the online learning process. This research was carried out using descriptive quantitative methods involving SMA Negeri 3 Batam students as research subjects. Based on the data obtained, it is known that as many as 31.80% of students find it difficult to get learning resources during the online learning process. Therefore, presenting a digital library is the right step to optimize online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic..

Brave New E‐World: Medical Students’ Preferences for and Usage of Electronic Learning Resources during Two Different Phases of Their Education

E‐learning strategies have become an essential part of biomedical education. However, why and how students select hardware tools and software formats during their education has not been sufficiently analyzed and documented. Yet, these aspects should be taken into account when designing or offering new e‐learning modalities to learners. Two medical school classes at a major US medical school were surveyed about their use of e‐learning resources during their first year of medical school or their preparation for their first licensing examination (USMLE® Step 1), respectively. Their responses were analyzed for patterns and significant changes. Students’ answers from both classes indicated that computers and computer tablets were considered the most important hardware devices to support students’ learning. During the first year, students often preferred resources that were tailored to the specific courses in their curriculum. In contrast, some preferences changed when students prepared for the USMLE® Step 1, with students shifting almost exclusively to a solitary learning mode using commercial e‐learning resources. Across all phases of medical school education queried, peer advice was the major determinant influencing e‐learning resource selection, with faculty only playing a minor role during the first year of medical school. Videos were the most popular e‐learning modality, and students cited efficient acquisition of knowledge and preparation for examinations as major reasons for e‐learning tool utilization. These data suggest that the selection of e‐learning resources is task‐oriented, with students choosing specific resources based on the challenges they are facing. These factors need to be considered when offering or developing e‐learning resources for medical and other students during different phases of their training.

Development of Electronic Modules Based on Critical Thinking Skills on Vibration, Waves, and Sound Materials for Junior High School Students

Electronic learning resources are needed in accordance with the demands of basic competencies in learning and can be used by teachers and students as a means of independent learning at home or at school. This study aims to develop an electronic module on the material of vibration, waves and sound that is valid and practical. The Rowntree development model used consists of three stages, namely planning, development and evaluation stages. At the evaluation stage, the researcher used the Tessmer evaluation stage, which consisted of the self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one evaluation, and small group evaluation stages. The research subjects were students of class VIII.2 SMP N 1 Prabumulih. The research instrument used was observation, student needs questionnaire, expert validation questionnaire and student perception questionnaire. The data analysis technique used walkthrough and questionnaire methods. The resulting product is an electronic module of vibration, wave and sound material using the Flip PDF Professional program. The results of the research show: 1) the development of an electronic module based on critical thinking skills has been carried out through a development procedure that includes 3 stages. 2) the acquisition of the research results obtained content validation of 4.50 (strong valid), content validation of critical thinking skills of 4.61 (strong valid), design validation of 4.72 (strong valid), and language validation of 4 .50 (strong valid). So, the total average of the results of the content validation assessment, the content of critical thinking skills, design, and language is 4.60 including the "strong valid" category. 3) To produce a practical electronic module with research results, the average results of the assessment of student responses in the one-to-one evaluation stage is 4.55 with the "Extremely useful" category and the average results of the assessment of student responses in the questionnaire are the small group evaluation stage is 4.60 with the "Extremely useful" category. The electronic module based on critical thinking on vibration, waves and sound material that has been developed is suitable for use as teaching material for class VIII junior high school students.

Brave new E-world: Medical students' preferences for and usage of electronic learning resources during two different phases of their education.

E‐learning strategies have become an important part of biomedical education. However, why and how medical students select hardware tools and software formats during their preclinical education has not been sufficiently evaluated. These aspects should be considered when designing or offering new e‐learning modalities to learners. Two medical school classes at a major US medical school were surveyed about their use of e‐learning resources during their first year of medical school or their preparation for their first licensing examination (USMLE® Step 1), respectively. Their responses were analyzed for patterns and significant changes. Students’ answers indicated that computers and tablets were considered the most important hardware devices to support students’ learning. During the first year, students often preferred resources that were tailored to the specific courses in their curriculum. In contrast, some preferences changed when students prepared for the USMLE Step 1, with students shifting almost exclusively to a solitary learning strategy using commercial e‐learning resources. Across all phases of medical school education queried, peer advice was the major determinant influencing e‐learning resource selection with faculty only playing a minor role. Videos were the most popular e‐learning modality, and students cited efficient acquisition of knowledge and preparation for examinations as major reasons for e‐learning tool utilization. These factors should be considered when offering e‐learning resources to medical students during different phases of their preclinical training.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND ELEARNING PLATFORMS

The development of the information society and the extensive flow of information technology give rise to new opportunities for learning. At the same time, they face traditional views and practices regarding how teaching and learning should be prepared and carried out. Higher educational institutions have been using the Internet and other digital technologies to create and share education for several years.As information sources have become more readily available, those involved in education have found that a huge number of electronic resources are available from many sources.The education resources are measured as key intellectual property in a higher education world,more and more institutions and persons are creating and sharing electronic learning resources over the Internet openly and without asking price,as open educational resources (OER).

The Uttilisation of Digital Libraries as Electronic Learning Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic at SMA Negeri 3 Batam

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Education and Culture, has appealed to all schools to carry out online learning as stated in the Circular of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 4 of 2020 concerning the Implementation of Education in the Emergency Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). As a result, many students find it difficult to undergo the learning process online due to limited electronic learning resources. Departing from this problem, it is necessary to have a digital library that can be used as a learning resource to optimize the online learning process. This research was carried out using descriptive quantitative methods involving SMA Negeri 3 Batam students as research subjects. Based on the data obtained, it is known that as many as 31.80% of students find it difficult to get learning resources during the online learning process. Therefore, presenting a digital library is the right step to optimize online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The importance of creating multimedial electronic learning resources

The article covers the issues of informatization of education in an informed society, the role of ICT and educational resources in the modern educational system, the essence, classification of e-learning resources, the model composition of e-learning resources, the requirements for their creation, the principles and stages of creation.