Enhance Student Learning Research Articles

Enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through education technologies in medical education

Medical education is hastily evolving as motivated by shifting medical and health care settings with a diverse role of physician/instructor, changing medical science in varied pedagogical backgrounds. Educational technologies have been gradually introduced in medical education to facilitate effective learning with student engagement and improved learning outcomes. It has become an indispensable measure of communication, data storage and transformation, audio-visual media usage, production and sharing of medical knowledge. The role of educational technologies has evolved from a mere study tool to an integrated learning approach. The shift in medical care from habitual clinical scenarios to ambulatory settings has obliged the skill to afford care in a short while and necessitates modification in patient documents with added materials on well-being particulars and medical records being modernized. Educational technologies portray a foremost part in student engagement and without which the learning outcomes cannot be expected. A meaningful student engagement involves engaging students in every facet of the educational technology and knowledge acquisition for the purpose of strengthening their commitment to their self-education and community. The right choice of the educational technology for specific educational purposes of interactive learning is challenging and requires studies and reviews. Computer based learning, flipped classroom, mobile devices, smart phones, digital games, simulations, virtual reality, wearable technologies, social media, podcasts, YouTube etc. are of the techniques detailed in this review with regard to the engagement and learning outcomes of students, that addresses the encounters of the fluctuating educational settings in medical profession.

Exploring the Effectiveness of Mobile Learning Technologies in Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes

This study aimed to investigate the impact of mobile learning technologies on student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. A pre-test/post-test control group design was employed to compare the engagement and learning outcomes of students who used a mobile learning platform with those who did not. The study was conducted with undergraduate students at a large public university. Results showed that the intervention group reported a more positive experience with the platform, used it more frequently, found it more useful, and were more satisfied with it than the control group. Additionally, the intervention group outperformed the control group in terms of both course grades and standardized test scores. The findings suggest that mobile learning technologies can positively impact student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education. Future research could explore ways to optimize the platform further and investigate the scalability and sustainability of implementing mobile learning technologies in higher education.

Collaborative spaces: investigating the relationships between students’ group-based learning and lecturers’ approaches

ABSTRACT Background Enabling teaching approaches that promote active learning can require a certain amount of organisational reorientation. For example, structural and cultural shifts may be needed to accommodate moves towards student-centred learning. In higher education environments, lecturers can play a significant role in supporting students’ collaborative learning. More needs to be understood about the connections between lecturers’ pedagogical approaches and the enhancement of student learning through group-based activities. Purpose With the context of a journey towards active learning in mind, this qualitative study sought to explore the relationship between lecturers’ pedagogical approaches and students’ group-based learning, and consider how student learning may be enriched through collaborative activities. Method Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 lecturers who were teaching a range of subjects in a higher education institution in Malaysia. Observations of teaching were also undertaken. Data were analysed thematically. Findings The in-depth analysis of rich data identified the many different ways in which lecturers enabled and promoted students’ group-based learning, through the design and delivery of appropriate and engaging collaborative tasks. Some challenges in the journey towards active learning development were identified in terms of supportive and procedural information provision. Conclusion Findings offer insight into how group activities may enhance student learning, when supported with carefully designed learning tasks which help students acquire the necessary collaborative skills. More broadly, they also highlight the need for institutional professional development support for higher education lecturers in order to engender a sustained culture of collaborative teaching and learning.

Enhancing Student Learning in Mathematics through Numbered Head Together: An Experimental Study

Enhancing Student Learning in Mathematics through Numbered Head Together: An Experimental Study

Enhancing student learning and achievement through orchestration of group processes and group composition

Enhancing student learning and achievement through orchestration of group processes and group composition

Teacher Professional Learning as an ‎Approach for Enhancing Student Learning in ‎the Sultanate of Oman: A Prospective Study ‎

The study aimed to propose indicators for teacher professional ‎learning (TPL) in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as identify the ‎support that teachers in Omani schools require to efficiently ‎activate the proposed TPL practices and link them to improving ‎student learning. The study utilized the Delphi technique for ‎future studies in two rounds over three weeks with an electronic ‎questionnaire. The sample of experts included 27 male and ‎female experts representingthe general office of the Ministry of ‎Education, educational directorates in the governorates, and the ‎Specialized Institute for Professional Training, in addition to ‎some experts from the school principals and teachers. The ‎results showed that the five main aspects of TPL (Reflection, ‎Experimentation, Collaboration, reach out to the Knowledge ‎Base Inquiry, and Constructive Engagement) included a set of ‎main criteria consisting of several suggested indicators for TPL ‎and in each aspect there are a set of indicators that achieve them. ‎The study concludes that there are four requirements to activate ‎TPL practices in Oman, including consolidating a culture of ‎TPL, stimulating, and enhancing TPL practices, policies, ‎legislation, and mechanisms for activating TPL, and ‎organizational support for TPL. Results are discussed, ‎recommendations‏ ‏and suggestions for future research are ‎presented.‎ ‎(Keywords: Proposed Indicators, Teacher Professional ‎Learning, Delphi, Prospective Study, Oman)‎

ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF INTEGRATING DIGITAL GAME-BASED DECISION-MAKING INTO THE APPROPRIATE TEACHING OF BUSINESS ETHICS

As the increasing emphasis of game-based learning on teaching strategies, many researchers in dictated that implanting game-based learning strategies, which include the enjoyment and tasks for student to pass, in the digital learning system can guide students to enhance their learning motive to win game. Many teaching strategies were developed to improve programming skills instead of traditional business ethical class lecture. Among them, game-based learning are applied to enhance students learning. Nonetheless, they fail to engage students in deep thinking and reflections. To cope with this issue, a two-tier test-based learning system is proposed to enhance students’ learning performances and the flow experience in business ethical courses in this study.

Enhancing Students Learning Outcome in Class V Elementary School with Ecosystem Diorama Media

Penggunaan media pembelajaran untuk membelajarkan materi ekosistem pada siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar (SD) di wilayah kabupaten Blitar masih sangat terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mengembangkan media diorama ekosistem untuk kelas V SD, 2) untuk mengetahui efektivitas media diorama ekosistem yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran kelas V SD, 3) untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan media diorama dalam pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas V di SDI Hasanul Amin Talun Blitar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development dengan mengacu pada model pengembangan Borg and Gall yang dibatasi hingga tahap ke tujuh (revisi). Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V SDI Hasanul Amin Talun Blitar. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan angket dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase penilaian ahli media, materi, dan bahasa berturut-turut adalah sebesar 80.89%, 66%, 73.33%. Rata-rata skor dari ketiga validator diperoleh nilai sebesar 73.41% dengan kategori media layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Hasil uji respon guru dan siswa terhadap penggunaan media diorama ekosistem diperoleh persentase skor secara berturut-turut sebesar 91.1% dan 90.6% dengan kategori “sangat baik”. Media diorama ekosistem juga terbukti signifikan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil belajar siswa yang belajar dengan media diorama ekosistem juga terbukti lebih tinggi daripada kelas kontrol. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa media diorama ekosistem yang dikembangkan valid dan layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran serta dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas V SD.

Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes through the Implementation of the TPS (Think Pair Share) Cooperative Learning Model

The issue of low activity and poor learning outcomes in mathematics among high school students is still prevalent. This research aims to enhance the activity and learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at MA Darul Mahmudien NW Montonggamang by implementing the Think Pair Share (TPS) cooperative learning model, specifically in the topic of linear equations and inequalities with a single variable absolute value. A classroom action research was conducted over 3 cycles, involving 26 students as research subjects. Student learning outcome data was collected through evaluation tests, while student and teacher activities were recorded using observation sheets. Descriptive analysis was applied, including the calculation of learning mastery equations and student mathematics learning outcomes. The research findings indicate a progressive increase in student activity scores across the 3 cycles. In Cycle I, the average student activity score was 12.65, categorized as moderate; in Cycle II, it rose to 16.25, categorized as high; and in Cycle III, the score reached 19.33, indicating a very high level of activity. The improvement in learning mastery was evident within each cycle. The average student scores were as follows: Cycle I - 57.8 with a learning mastery rate of 68.97%, Cycle II - 64.60 with a learning mastery rate of 81.82%, and Cycle III - 74.17 with a learning mastery rate of 86.96%. Based on these research outcomes, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Think Pair Share cooperative learning model effectively enhances both the activity and mathematics learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at MA Darul Mahmudien NW Montonggamang in the subject of linear equations and inequalities with a single variable absolute value.

Educators’ pre-Covid19 lived experience of the assessment and feedback policy at a UK higher education institution

This study was conducted before the Covid19 pandemic. It used an interpretative thematic analysis approach to inquire about educators’ experiences of assessment and feedback policy and their views on assessment feedback. Eighteen teaching staff from a UK-based higher education institution expressed their opinions on various factors that facilitated or hindered the adoption of the assessment and feedback policy, along with their perceptions of assessment and feedback. The policy required that teaching staff provide feedback using technology such as Turnitin, with a two-week turnaround. Three themes were developed from the interpretative thematic analysis: 1) assessment and feedback policy as a personal and professional challenge, 2) mixed perceptions on the effectiveness of feedback, and 3) facilitating conditions for a successful assessment and feedback policy implementation. Workload and time constraints appeared to be the most prominent issues across all the interviews, affecting educators at every level of their professional and personal experiences. Insufficient time for attending meetings, providing timely and quality feedback, conducting research, pursuing professional development, and engaging in innovative strategies created tension between educators’ engagement and commitment to enhancing students learning and the pressure imposed by assessment and feedback policy demands. This research has implications for both educators and their professional development. Additionally, it can inform the university’s internal development of assessment practices and possibly broaden the understanding of assessment and feedback, particularly regarding the potential mismatch between the assessment and feedback policy and educators’ experiences and expectations.

The Use of Simplified Learning Materials (SLM) in Physical Education as a Tool in Enhancing Students Learning Experiences

The pandemic has allowed teachers to apply their innate abilities, such as creativity and innovation, and to impart comprehensive knowledge about physical education with simplified learning materials (SLM) that are centered on the contextual needs of students. The objective of the study is to determine the effect of Simplified Learning Materials (SLM) on students' learning performance in Physical Education. The study specifically aimed to determine the following: (1) evaluate the learning performance of the students in Physical Education before and after using simplified learning materials, and (2) identify the said significant differences between the students' mean scores before and after the intervention. The researchers used a pre-experimental design, specifically the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The study was participated by 52 Grade 8 students in one of the secondary schools in the Philippines. Purposive sampling was used in the study. Data analysis was performed using the JASP software (weighted mean and paired t-test). Data revealed that the Shapiro-Wilk test of normality can be used to determine that the data does not deviate from the assumption of normality with a p-value of 0.305, which is greater than 0.05. According to the descriptive table, the post-test result is higher than the pretest result. The mean difference of -2.538 in the Paired Samples T-Test results is significant, with a p-value of 0.002 for the test. The use of Simplified Learning Materials (SLM) helps grade 8 students perform better on tasks and grasp understanding to the lesson related to physical education. This shows that the intervention has a significant effect on the student’s learning performance in Physical Education. Future researchers can utilize the findings as a foundation to use simplified learning materials (SLM) for further contextualize and address what students need to accomplish. Keywords: JASP Software, Learning performance, Modality, Physical education, Simplified Learning Materials

Application of the Assignment Method in Enhancing Student Learning Enthusiasm in the Subject of Jurisprudence

The objectives to be obtained from this research are: Want to know the effect of applying the recitation method in increasing student learning enthusiasm in fiqh subjects at mts Darul Falah Bongas Indramayu, want to know the obstacles faced in applying the recitation method (assignment assignments) in subject areas Jurisprudence study at Mts Darul Falah Bongas Indramayu, wanted to find out how effective the application of the recitation method (assignment assignments) was in increasing student enthusiasm for the subject of Fiqh study at MTs Darul Falah Bongas Indramayu. This type of research is field research that uses a descriptive qualitative method approach which uses the results obtained using the data collection method using the interview and documentation methods obtained when the researcher conducts research in class, and to obtain the results of the data needed the researcher conducts interviews and takes documentation. from students and teachers there. There is also a conclusion from this research that this method is very interesting where teachers and students not only do assignments in class but can be done anywhere, and children are quite enthusiastic about this method in their class when it is implemented.

Envisioning the future of learning and teaching engineering in the artificial intelligence era: Opportunities and challenges

Envisioning the future of learning and teaching engineering in the artificial intelligence era: Opportunities and challenges

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOGLE MAP TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT YASIN 9 DARUSSALAM MODERN BOARDING SCHOOL

The presence kinds of applications are paramount ways to enhance students learning of English, particularly students’ enthusiasts. In this case, the researcher used Google Map to improve students' speaking skills in learning English, as well as to describe the students' responses to this application. Google Maps is one of the media that can be used in English learning because it is a collaborative tool, interactive, and innovative way to increase students' visualization of English material. The design method used by the researcher was Classroom Action Research. The information was gathered from the seventh grade and who was learned using Google Maps. There were ten students in total. The study discovered that each cycle made more progress in terms of students’ participation. Students appeared to be excited about putting their existing insights to use. The improvement is significant, particularly in terms of students’ participation and performance. It was possible to see this by comparing the researcher's notes, student interviews, observation sheets, and student tasks from cycle to cycle three. The use of Google Maps as a learning medium contributes to providing an enjoyable learning medium in English teaching and learning. On the other hand, three students were not actively involved, two were redundant to English, and two had difficulty recognizing unfamiliar words. Nevertheless, in each cycle they show improvement; the students are motivated and there was a desire to learn.
 
 
 Keywords: Speaking Ability, Google Map, Application, Contextually.

Developing Electronic-Based Picture Storybooks to Enhance Student Learning Motivation

The purpose of this development research is to (1) determine the design of the development of illustrated storybook media for Pancasila and Citizenship Education subjects to maximize learning motivation for students of class II MI Roudlatul Huda (2) determine the appropriateness of the media for illustrated storybooks for Pancasila and Citizenship Education subjects. in order to maximize learning motivation for students of class II MI Roudlatul Huda (3) to determine the effectiveness of picture storybook media for Pancasila and Citizenship Education subjects in order to maximize learning motivation for students of class II MI Roudlatul Huda. The development and research of this method use the type of researching your research development (RnD). The development procedure uses the ADDIE model with five stages, namely (1) the analysis phase, (2) the design phase, (3) the development phase, (4) the implementation phase, (5) the improvement phase. This research was conducted at MI Roudlatul Huda Bibrik, Jiwan District, Madiun Regency. This data collection technique uses interviews and questionnaires. Data analysis using quantitative and qualitative data. The results of the development were carried out by researchers in the form of printed media learning media, namely the Picture Story Book media for Pancasila and Citizenship Education lessons, my daily task material. The results of research and development meet the criteria of validity, material experts get 73% and media experts get 85%. The results of the trial on MI Roudlatul Huda class II students to assess the attractiveness of the Picture Story Book by 97%. The results of students' learning motivation obtained an average score of 81 for the control class and 87 for the experimental class. Therefore, the development of picture storybook media is appropriate for students.

Exploring the Potential of Mixed Reality in Enhancing Student Learning Experience and Academic Performance: An Empirical Study

In recent years, mixed reality (MR) technology has emerged as a promising tool in the field of education, offering immersive and interactive learning experiences for students. However, there is a need to comprehensively understand the impact of MR technology on students’ academic performance. This research aims to examine the effect of mixed reality technology in the educational setting and understand its role in enhancing the student’s academic performance through the student’s novel learning experiences and satisfaction with the learning environment. The present research has employed a quantitative research design to undertake the research process. The survey questionnaire based upon the five-point Likert scale was used as the data collection instrument. There were 308 respondents studying at various educational institutes in Saudi Arabia, all of whom were using mixed reality as part of their educational delivery. The findings of the present research have indicated that the application of mixed reality by creating experiential learning, interactivity and enjoyment can significantly enhance the student’s novel experience, which can directly enhance students’ satisfaction with learning objects and the learning environment, as well as indirectly enhancing the student’s academic performance. The research offers various kinds of theoretical implications and policy implications to researchers and policymakers.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Survey Tools, and Unfolding Case Studies to Enhance Student Learning.

Brokob, Marlena MSN, RN; Apple, Brandi PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE; Pendergraft-Horne, Krystal MSN, RN, FNP-C; Woodley, Lisa PhD, RN, CNE, CHPN Author Information

Predicting teachers’ use of digital technology

In recent years, the use of digital technology and its relationship to the ability known as digital competence has become a core concept in discussions about the skills that individuals should possess in a knowledge society. Teachers’ skills in using digital technology are becoming a critical component of developing practical pedagogical knowledge for practice and student learning enhancement. The purpose of this study is to predict the factors that influence secondary school teachers when it comes to using digital technology. This study will establish relationships between personal innovativeness, technology self-efficacy, attitude toward digital technology, and digital competence. In Pahang, Malaysia, a survey was conducted with 493 secondary school teachers from 50 public secondary schools of 11 districts. Proportionate stratified sampling, cluster random sampling, and simple random sampling were used to obtain samples. The findings have established that technology self-efficacy, attitude towards digital technology, and digital competence significantly affect how teachers use digital technology. These findings emphasize the importance of increasing teachers’ digital competence as well as numerous elements that influence teachers’ use of digital technology to fulfill the expectations of future qualified professions and thus prepare students for their future.

Development of an Inexpensive, Rapid Method to Measure Nitrates in Freshwater to Enhance Student Learning

A laboratory experiment was designed and implemented in a STEM teaching laboratory at Michigan State University to engage students in an activity that not only introduced an innovative nitrate detection technique but also addressed one of the negative impacts of climate change, that is, the eutrophication of water bodies. The adverse effects of eutrophication on public health due to the presence of cyanotoxins make it crucial to monitor the trophic state of water bodies, which can be assessed by measuring the nitrate and phosphate concentrations. We developed a rapid method to measure nitrate concentrations in freshwater samples using a Hanna Instruments Checker, which was designed to measure nitrate levels in seawater. We identified the sample matrix that would maximize the accuracy of the Checker instrument for freshwater samples and validated the analytical method via ion chromatography. Students gained knowledge of other aspects of laboratory procedures, such as sample collection, sample storage, and material compatibility, which are often ignored during conventional teaching practices.

Chatbots and messaging platforms in the classroom: An analysis from the teacher’s perspective

Messaging platforms are applications, generally mediated by an app, desktop program or the web, mainly used for synchronous communication among users. As such, they have been widely adopted officially by higher education establishments, after little or no study of their impact and perception by the teachers. We think that the introduction of these new tools and the opportunities and challenges they have needs to be studied carefully in order to adopt the model, as well as the tool, that is the most adequate for all parties involved. We already studied the perception of these tools by students, in this paper we examine the teachers’ experiences and perceptions through a survey that we validated with peers, and what they think these tools should make or serve so that it enhances students learning and helps them achieve their learning objectives. The survey has been distributed among tertiary education teachers, both in universitary and other kind of tertiary establishments, based in Spain (mainly) and Spanish-speaking countries. We have focused on collecting teachers’ preferences and opinions on the introduction of messaging platforms in their day-to-day work, as well as other services attached to them, such as chatbots. What we intend with this survey is to understand their needs and to gather information about the various educational use cases where these tools could be valuable. In addition, an analysis of how and when teachers’ opinions towards the use of these tools varies across gender, experience, and their discipline of specialization is presented. The key findings of this study highlight the factors that can contribute to the advancement of the adoption of messaging platforms and chatbots in higher education institutions to achieve the desired learning outcomes.