Informatics Learning Research Articles

Technologies of distance learning for programming basics on the principles of integrated development of key competences

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0 – developing key competences (digital, multilingual and mathematical competences in particular) is of paramount importance. The purpose of this work is to investigate the content of key competences of a secondary school student and to develop a method of teaching for the integrated development of multilingual and mathematical competences in the process of teaching Programming Basics with the help of distant technologies. The objectives of the research include generalizing and systematizing theoretical data on the structure and the content of key competences and the potential of informatics lessons for the development of separate components of multilingual and mathematical competences; generalizing and systematizing theoretical data on the ways of arranging distant support for informatics learning, Programming Basics in particular; to investigate the content and the methods of teaching Programming Basics in 7th-11th grades; to develop the e-learning Moodle course using Python for Programming Basics on the principles of integrated approach to developing separate components of multilingual and mathematical competence with determining some methodical special features while using it. The object of the study is to teach informatics to junior high school and high school students. The subject of the study is the means and the methods of realizing distant support in the process of teaching Programming Basics using Python on the principles of an integrated approach to developing multilingual and mathematical competences.

Application of Active Learning Model using Go_Drill Method as An Efforts to Increase Student Achievement of Class VII Students of Informatics Learning on Computational Thinking Materials

The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the active learning model with the Go_Drill method as an effort to improve student achievement in class VII students of Informatics subject matter in computational thinking in SMP Negeri 5 Karanganyar and to improve student learning outcomes in class VII in Informatics subject matter Computational thinking in SMP Negeri 5 Karanganyar. The research used in this research is the term classroom action research in English is Classroom Action Research. Classroom action research is research conducted by teachers in their classrooms through self-reflection in order to improve their performance so that students' learning outcomes improve. This class action research is an examination of learning activities in the form of an action, which is deliberately raised and occurs in a class together. This study concluded that the application of active learning using the Go_Drill method (exercise) in completing computational thinking material making brochures with Microsoft word applications in accordance with the learning steps using the Go_Drill method (exercise) that has been applied in the learning scenario. by using the Go_Drill (exercise) method in active learning in informatics learning it turns out that it can improve the learning outcomes of grade VII students of SMP Negeri 5 Karanganyar. This is indicated in the increase in the final results of the activity of students in each cycle, namely the percentage of percentage of 58.75%, with an average of 47.06 learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the percentage of students' activeness was 75%, the average learning outcome was 70.59. In cycle II the percentage of students' activeness was 81.25%, the average learning outcome was 85.29

LEARNING BASED ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING STRATEGY COMMUNICATION IN FACING INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ERA 4.0

The educational world in Indonesia experiences a phenomenon in the face of the era of industrial revolution 4.0, this can have a significant impact on the world of education. Many scientists, experts, organizations, educational institutions, universities make strategies in facing the era of industrial revolution 4.0. One of them conducted by the Federation of Information and Communication Technology Teachers) held a workshop in Jakarta, 6-7 October 2018 themed "Dynamics of ICT / Informatics Learning Policies in the Age of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Increased Competence of ICT/Informatics Teachers on 21st Century Learning". This study aims to determine the ICT-based learning strategies applied at Public Senior Scondary School 1 Sungai Rotan in the face of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. Sources of data obtained by researchers from teachers as the object of research at Public Senior Scondary School 1 Sungai Rotan and obtained from the latest information in the world of education related to the era of industrial revolution 4.0. The data of this study were collected using the method of documentation and direct interviews with subject teachers. The findings of the data obtained were then analyzed by researchers that at Public Senior Scondary School 1 Sungai Rotan had a reliable strategy in facing the era of industrial revolution 4.0 because it was proven in every learning that all teachers had applied ICT-based learning, the use of laptops (computers) and the internet was the wrong one that should not be ignored which is integrated in the curriculum.

Students' perceptions of health informatics learning: a survey of Jordanian and Palestinian students in health-related disciplines

BackgroundTraining for health students is essential to equip them with health informatics competencies and skills. This study used a tailored version of the technology acceptance model (TAM) to assess Jordanian and Palestinian students' attitudes and thoughts regarding learning of health informatics, to determine their intention to learn, to assess the required skills for health informatics, and to determine reasons that could motivate students to study health informatics. MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among senior undergraduate students in health-related disciplines in four universities in Jordan and Palestine. A stratified random sample of 1000 students was emailed the link to the web-based questionnaire and requested to complete the questionnaire on a voluntary basis. According to the recommendation by Comrey and Lee (1992), the sample size should be more than 500 to be able to perform factor analysis. The questionnaire included questions on the TAM construct. A five-point Likert-type scale was used to record responses to the questions. FindingsA total of 891 students responded to the study questionnaire; a response rate of 89%. The majority (83%; 737 of 891) of students were interested in learning health informatics. Approximately 63% (560 out of 891) of students reported that they would take a set of health informatics courses during their undergraduate degree if given such an opportunity. Approximately 70% (624 of 891) of students perceived health informatics learning as useful. Only a third of students (36%; 322 of 891) believed that their university provides a supportive environment for health informatics programmes. Approximately 75% (668 of 891) of students had the intention to enter the health informatics programme, and reported that they were enthusiastic about the use of health information technology in patient care in future medical practice. InterpretationUnderstanding students' perception and acceptance of health informatics learning is very important to predict the adoption and implementation of these applications during practice. Students perceived health informatics learning as useful and easy, had a positive attitude towards health informatics, and a strong intention to learn health informatics. The results of this study provide directions for the implementation of health informatics education. FundingThis study, part of the HiCure project, has been funded with support from the European Commission and the European Union's Erasmus+ programme.

Analisis Kesiapan Blended Learning Di Lingkungan Program Studi Teknik Informatika Universitas PGRI Madiun

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of preparedness of blended learning in the Informatics Engineering Study Program Environment at the PGRI Madiun University. This study uses a survey research approach with a total sample of 195 people. The research instrument used questionnaires with Likert scale. Data analysis in this study uses descriptive analysis with learning readiness approach adopted from Aydin and Tasci. The result of the research shows that the readiness of blended learning in informatics engineering study program of PGRI Madiun University, for personal factor or dimension is assessed Not ready needs some works. Self-development factors or dimensions are assessed Not ready needs some works. Factors or dimensions of technology are assessed Ready but needs a few improvement. Factors or dimensions of innovation are rated Not ready needs some works.

Services of SageMathCloud environment and their didactic potential in learning of informatics and mathematical disciplines

In the article are reviewed the questions of expedient using SageMathCloud environment, as an integrator of services that can be used during different kinds of learning activities.Research goals: identify the structural elements of the SageMathCloud environment, that it is appropriate to use the in learning informatics and mathematical disciplines.Research objectives: consider the structure of the kernel of SageMathCloud environment; highlight the structural elements, that can be used in learning informatics and mathematical disciplines and explore the possibility of their use.Object of research: computer oriented study of informatics and mathematical disciplines.Subject of research: use structural elements of the SageMathCloud environment in learning informatics and mathematical disciplines.Research methods used: analysis of SageMathCloud environment, comparison of the structural elements of the environment and their generalization according to informatics and mathematical disciplines. In the work analyzed, generalization and systematization of the major structural elements of the cluster SageMathCloud, reviewed the characteristics of items that can be used in the study informatics and mathematical disciplines.Results of the research will be used for improve methods of computer based learning of informatics and mathematical disciplines.

The effects of technology on stress and coping strategies in nurse educators

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among the independent variables of age, gender, years of experience as a nurse educator, and previous technology training, and the dependent variables of feeling compelled to respond to students after hours, level of stress experienced by nurse educators with technology (in general), and level of stress experienced by nurse educators with technology in the classroom/clinical setting. The researcher also investigated the coping strategies demonstrated by these nurse educators. The target population was defined as master’s prepared nurse educators in a nursing program who utilize technology while teaching a nursing theory or clinical course. Of the thirty-six inquiries sent, twenty-two subjects participated in the voluntary survey, resulting in a 61% response rate. Overall, the independent variables were found to not be significantly associated with the measure of the dependent variable of overwhelming feelings of stress or anxiety related to technology. For the measure of the dependent variable of “feeling compelled to answer emails/texts after hours”, age was the only significant predictor. It is now ever more important for nursing faculty to engage in life-long learning in informatics. Deans need to support IT initiatives, and ensure that all faculty members have competency in computer literacy during the interview process.

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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Due to scope and breadth of research activity and infrastructure capacities at academic medical centers, the discipline of Biomedical Informatics is often deployed in a decentralized manner through geographically dispersed and unrelated organizational units. As a result, without a conscious strategy, an academic medical center risks redundant effort and gaps in resources, and perhaps poor coordination. A mechanism to bring together disparate organizational entities to identify, discuss, and negotiate Informatics-related concerns may produce a better institutional research environment. The University of Rochester (UR) has implemented such a strategy of Informatics governance, adapting tactics from team science, diplomacy, and deliberative engagement. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Based on current needs and institutional Informatics priorities, the UR’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) established 6 Informatics “clusters” in distinct but deliberately overlapping focal areas: (1) Data—capture, management, and analysis of all types of data for research. (2) Analytics—quantitative research across the spectrum of translational research. (3) Infrastructure—technical and computing infrastructure to support informatics. (4) Electronic health records (EHR)—(i) features within the EHR explicitly designed to address the needs of research; (ii) accessing and procuring EHR data for research. (5) Population health—Informatics design and systems expertise relevant to population health research (a key CTSI focus area). (6) Education—development, deployment, and assessment of Informatics learning opportunities for learners at all levels. Each cluster facilitates access to expertise and resources around the institution, promotes collaboration, identifies redundancy, and serves as a forum to strategize regarding institutional needs related to Biomedical Informatics. A CTSI faculty or staff member leads each cluster. To maximize effectiveness of the cluster, other members are decision-makers in the organizations they represent, or serve in a critical staff function. Clusters meet in person on a quarterly basis with more frequent electronic interaction. The clusters share documents via Box, a secure online file sharing app. The cluster coordinators meet as a group on a biweekly basis to monitor progress and make plans. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: There were 45 different people representing 46 distinct centers, departments or offices, and 2 outside agencies agreed to participate in the clusters. In total, 20 people represented a single organizational unit; 15 represented 2 units; 8 represented 3 units, and 2 represented 4 units. The richness and complexity of these organizational linkages illustrates the decentralized nature of Informatics at the institution and the promise of the cluster approach. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Adapting to a decentralized Informatics environment, the CTSI established clusters that recognize and respect autonomy and capacity of a wide range of units throughout the university, creating a collaborative atmosphere for steering and implementing an overall Informatics vision. As Informatics capacity rapidly expands throughout growing biomedical research institutions without a centralized Informatics hub, this distributed, deliberative approach could offer an effective governance solution that promotes cooperation. In this model, the CTSI provides the leadership and staffing necessary to ensure progress at the institutional level around Informatics and creates a venue for communication and coordination on Informatics-related topics.

Bebras - a Sustainable Community Building Model for the Concept Based Learning of Informatics and Computational Thinking

As an international informatics contest, or challenge, Bebras has started the second decade of its existence. The contest attracts more and more countries every year, recently there have been over 40 participating countries. From a single contest-focused annual event Bebras developed to a multifunctional challenge and an activities-based educational community building model. This paper aims to introduce the Bebras model using ten years of observations in implementing the contest in different countries. The model is essentially based on democratic and inclusive education values. Systematic literature review of research papers concerning Bebras activities has made an integral background for this model. The model is represented both at international and national levels and consists of several components where the development of Bebras tasks has taken a very significant role. Reasoning on innovated learning informatics and strengthening computational thinking by utilising carefully selected informatics concepts is discussed as well.

What's on the web?

The NHS website www.informatics.nhs.uk with its NHS Information homepage is a useful starter site for people wanting to find out more about UK health informatics and forthcoming events. It has links to the National Electronic Library for Health, the Informatics Learning Network, and the NHS Information Authority. Affiliated to the University of Iowa, Virtual Hospital—a digital library of health information (www.vh.org/) is an American website providing information for patients, doctors, medical students, and health reporters. Patients can search for their …