Informatics Education Research Articles

Health information science and technology education: An analysis of health informatics undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arab countries

Rapid advancements in information technology have laid the basis for the move to information management job positions and health informatics education. In fact, information technology becomes an essential component of different healthcare educational programs worldwide. However, scholarly research about health informatics, particularly, in developing countries is still limited. This study is the first investigation to assess and compare health informatics (HI) educational programs across different Arab countries. Websites of all universities and colleges in the Arab world were surveyed and examined. 35 programs in 9 countries have been identified. To systematically collect and evaluate data, a categorization of different variables to assess and compare HI programs has been developed. HI programs in Saudi Arabia and Egypt represent the largest proportion of programs. Most programs are offered by public institutions and belong to medical faculties. 69% of HI educational offerings are undergraduate programs while only 31% are postgraduate programs. HI programs vary in terms of their titles. However, these programs have used the titles 'health informatics', and ' health information management' more frequently. There has also been an uneven distribution in terms of the total hours of programs. The structure of the study plan of 51% of HI programs are built on compulsory courses only. The study has presented a framework that indicates strengths, weaknesses, and emerging trends of HI programs and highlights potential challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to improve such programs.

Pendampingan Nagari Sungai Nyalo Sebagai Nagari Yang Mandiri Berbasis CHSE Melalui Pengelolaan Digital Marketing

The natural tourist attraction managed by Nagari Sungai Nyalo Mudiak Aia is qualified, it's just that in terms of management, the available infrastructure facilities are still lacking. The purpose of the service is to solve partner problems by assisting with skills in using digital marketing and it is needed in business development - establishing relationships, marketing, promotion, also in developing and empowering personal branding/self empowering. The implementation of PKM Digital Marketing will be carried out by Marketing Management and Digital Skill experts by Lecturers of the Entrepreneurship Study Program, Economic Education, Informatics Education and Environmental Sciences, PGRI University, West Sumatra and assisted by 3 students who already understand the concept of entrepreneurship and digital. The technology that will be applied to Sungai Nyalo MSME actors is digital-based marketing. Starting from the awareness of business actors and the availability of human resources. Then proceed with the development of social media and tourism management websites. For example, the introduction of tourist attractions through posting videos or posting photos accompanied by interesting captions that are shared on social media

A Study on the Effectiveness of Speaking Apps in Improving Students' Speaking Skills

In the context of education informatization, educational apps are popular as one of the mobile learning methods. This study was guided by multimodal theory and investigated students' attitudes toward learning with speaking apps and the effects of speaking apps on students' speaking skills through questionnaires and experimental studies. The following conclusions were drawn: speaking apps can stimulate students' interest in learning speaking, enhance their awareness of independent learning, and improve their speaking skills; speaking apps embody multimodal discourse design and are interactive, interesting, and effective in learning; most students are more willing to promote speaking apps for teaching.

Возможна ли информатика как единая общедисциплинарная наука?

The article sets the task of analyzing existing research related to the information support of decision-making processes carried out by different authors in different periods of informatics and other information sciences’ development. The reviewed studies were initiated by various reasons and were carried out almost independently from each other. The authors of the article hope that the combination of these studies in one article will lead to the effect of emergence and will allow to set the task of creating a unified general-disciplinary science of information. The origins of the term “informatics” are considered, which have been arising independently; including F. E. Temnikov’s informatics as a complex science of information elements, information processes and information systems; informatics of A. I. Mikhailov – A. I. Сhernyj – R. S. Gilyarevskij as a science of scientific and technical information; informatics for secondary education of A. P. Ershov and its development into a type of informatics, called computing science in foreign works. It is stated that at present the original term introduced into the scientific literature by F. E. Temnikov has turned into the name of science of technical means and technologies for working with information, and while information is the basis for understanding and predicting the development of all spheres of human life and society, the theory of automated information and control systems and complexes’ design as well as the theory of scientific and technical information have been developing; there are studies focused on the formation of information science as a general discipline (e. g., Informetriya (Informetrics) of V. I. Gor’kova, Systemantics proposed by Yu. I. Shemakin). The conclusion is drawn about the need to rethink the essence and role of informatics, perhaps introducing a new term (for example, “applied informatics” which was preferred by the founder of the journal “Applied Informatics” A. A. Emelyanov). It could also be useful to consider the definition of informatics introduced by F. E. Temnikov, who divided the informatics into three strata “information elements – information processes – information systems”. In such a stratified structure, it will be possible to find a place for various concepts and types of informatics. It is also useful to rethink the concept of F. E. Temnikov that includes “systematics”, “informatics” and “intellectics”; F. E. Temnikov introduced the idea of the informatics’ development as the basis for intellectual processes and systems. The realization of this idea can be facilitated by the information theory of A. A. Denisov. An important contribution to the creation of the foundations for integrated information science was made by A. A. Emelyanov, who was one of the first to connect informatics with systems theory and computer simulation, developed the Actor Pilgrim simulation system, created the journal “Applied Informatics”, which discusses the problems of computing science development. The analysis of different publications allows the authors of this article to make a conclusion that the integral interdisciplinary science of information can be called “applied informatics”.

Retracted: Analysis of Performance Evaluation Model for Higher Education Informatization by Means of PLS-BP Model

Retracted: Analysis of Performance Evaluation Model for Higher Education Informatization by Means of PLS-BP Model

Innovative measures of student management by counselors in higher education institutions under a big data environment

Abstract Along with the rapid development of big mobile data and the popularization and deepening of education informatization, big data is an irresistible and inescapable new environment and new opportunity, and the way of student management by counselors in higher education institutions is constantly developing and changing. Based on this, the use of big data to promote the innovation of counselor student management in higher education institutions is an inevitable issue to deepen the comprehensive reform in the field of education and a real issue in front of the majority of educators. In this study, the performance of the K-Means algorithm and PageRank are tested from the perspective of big data to find the most effective ways and methods to improve the counselors’ student management work, and the performance and hit rate of each strategy is tested in the application of K-Means. This means application, the LRFU strategy (step = 0) also achieved relatively good performance, using HiBench to run PageRank algorithm test cases. The results showed that the LRU strategy in the PageRank test case also improved the hit rate by 25% compared with other strategies and the hit rate by 13% compared with the LRFU strategy (step = 0). Student management efficiency. Higher education institutions can reform counselors’ student management methods by establishing a large student database management center, strengthening big data analysis, improving the ability of student data mining, processing, and management work, and striving to maximize the efficiency of student management data and information.

Foundational domains and competencies for baccalaureate health informatics education.

Foundational domains are the building blocks of educational programs. The lack of foundational domains in undergraduate health informatics (HI) education can adversely affect the development of rigorous curricula and may impede the attainment of CAHIIM accreditation of academic programs. This White Paper presents foundational domains developed by AMIA's Academic Forum Baccalaureate Education Committee (BEC) which include corresponding competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) that are intended for curriculum development and CAHIIM accreditation quality assessment for undergraduate education in applied health informatics. The AMIA BEC used the previously published master's foundational domains as a guide to creating a set of competencies for health informatics at the undergraduate level to assess graduates from undergraduate health informatics programs for competence at graduation. A consensus method was used to adapt the domains for undergraduate level course work and harmonize the foundational domains with the currently adapted domains for HI master's education. Ten foundational domains were developed to support the development and evaluation of baccalaureate health informatics education. This article will inform future work towards building CAHIIM accreditation standards to ensure that higher education institutions meet acceptable levels of quality for undergraduate health informatics education.

Retracted: Machine Learning-Based Aesthetic Music Education Informatics Assessment Method

Retracted: Machine Learning-Based Aesthetic Music Education Informatics Assessment Method

Research on the Construction and Application of Knowledge Graph of Digital Resources in Vocational Colleges

<p>With the development of digital education, colleges and universities are facing challenges in managing and utilizing digital resources. As an effective way of knowledge organization and representation, Knowledge graph can transform digital resources into structured entities, attributes and relationship forms, and provide personalized learning support and resource recommendation. By analyzing the characteristics, construction status and existing problems of digital resources in vocational colleges, this paper puts forward the overall plan and methods of digital resources knowledge graph construction, including data collection and sorting, knowledge graph construction, verification and optimization, and gives the general process design of knowledge graph construction; Then, this paper discusses the typical application scenarios of digital resources knowledge graph in vocational colleges, such as learning resource recommendation, path planning, teaching assistance and resource sharing; Finally, the challenges in this field, including data quality, knowledge graph updating and maintenance, privacy and security, are discussed, and the future trends and research directions are prospected. The research results are of great significance for promoting the informatization and intelligent development of vocational college education.</p> <p> </p>

ИЗКУСТВЕН ИНТЕЛЕКТ И ЛОГИЧЕСКО ПРОГРАМИРАНЕ В STEM ОБУЧЕНИЕТО

In this article, the authors present one possibility for introducing artificial intelligence training, specifically Prolog logic programming, into the secondary school. The choice of Prolog logic programming as an appropriate artificial intelligence topic for secondary school study is motivated. The training is planned to take place within the school’s STEM centers. The introduction is carried out through the training of science, mathematics and informatics teachers for the subsequent training of students in the school’s STEM centers. The authors describe the structure and content of the curriculum created. The first results of the implementation of this program in teacher training are presented. One of the goals is to create a network of STEM centers offering training in artificial intelligence. The preferred form is project-based learning and multidisciplinary lessons. For the better organization of this training, a project called „Digital Bulgaria in Prolog“ has been proposed. The content of the project is demonstrated with a selected concrete example. Within this project, during the training courses, training resources are created that can be used by the participants of the network. Our experience shows that such organized training stimulates the teamwork of teachers from different specialties.

A Study on the Design and Implementation Plan of Computer Network Architecture in Education and Teaching

With the rapid development of information technology, computer network has penetrated all aspects of education and teaching and become an indispensable infrastructure in modern teaching. On the one hand, the reasonable design and effective implementation of network architecture provide teachers with rich and diverse teaching means and platforms, greatly widening the teaching space and improving teaching efficiency; on the other hand, it also provides students with a more open and independent learning environment, making the time and space for learning greatly extended. However, it is an extremely challenging problem to design and implement a scientific and reasonable, safe, and reliable education and teaching computer network architecture to meet the growing diversified educational needs. Based on this, the article discusses in depth the design and implementation plan of computer network architecture in education and teaching, to provide some useful references and ideas for the construction of education informatization.

Pelatihan pembuatan video profil sekolah di SMA se-kabupaten Lombok Timur

The rapid development of science and technology, along with the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Society 5.0, has significantly impacted all aspects of life, including education. In response to these developments, the Ministry of Education and Culture has strengthened the teaching of informatics in the latest curriculum, "Independent Learning." However, many schools are not adequately prepared to handle informatics subjects due to a lack of competent teachers. Therefore, the educational informatics program has the opportunity to engage in community engagement by providing training and assistance related to informatics subjects to students in vocational high schools (SMK). This engagement involves the participation of educational informatics lecturers and several students. The program consists of 3 to 4 sessions with students from grade XII at SMK Qurrota A’yun Joben. The training covers fundamental networking, resource sharing, connectivity, and communication aspects, followed by the creation of school profile videos. Participants are instructed in techniques for capturing footage, video editing, and multimedia design using various applications. The posttest results reveal a significant improvement in participants' skills in graphic design (85%), scenario creation (93%), video capturing techniques (86%), and video editing (96%). This engagement offers SMK Qurrota A’yun the opportunity to promote their school through captivating profile videos, thus enhancing the interest of potential students' parents and facing competition in the age of social media. The training and assistance in school profile video creation effectively enhance participants' multimedia management skills and facilitate school promotion in a more compelling manner. Video profiling proves to be an efficient and effective medium for conveying information and promotions, especially in the current era of social media. Leveraging multimedia technology has become essential in fostering school competitiveness and harnessing the full potential of the community in the Society 5.0 era.

Information-based teaching model of college modeling foundation course based on ADDIE model

Abstract Education informatization is an inevitable change in using information technology for education development in the education field in the information age. This study firstly takes Guilin college teachers as the research object, based on the ADDIE model and optimized BP neural network algorithm, and tries to understand the current situation of using informationized teaching resources of basic modeling course college teachers. Secondly, by analyzing the data collected from students’ evaluation of the ability to use informationized teaching resources of drawing design teachers in the basic modeling course, we found that there are still some problems in the informationized teaching of basic modeling courses in colleges and universities, and we explore these problems in depth. The analysis shows that 80.9% of teachers will use teaching equipment when teaching and 92.72% of teachers will use teaching tools. The students rated the teachers’ ability to use informatization teaching resources highly, and about 50% thought that teachers could use them. College teachers need to establish an awareness of lifelong learning and take the initiative to adapt to the needs of information-based teaching.

Investigation of Secondary Education Students' Views and Purposes of Use of EBA

With this research, it was aimed to determine the educational Informatics Network (EBA) [Eğitim Bilişim Ağı] usage purposes of 12th grade students in secondary education institutions and their views on EBA. 452 students attending the 12th grade at six secondary schools randomly selected in the city center of Kars in the 2015–2016 academic year participated in this research. The questionnaire "Students' Purposes of Using Educational Information Network (EBA) and Their Views on EBA" was used to collect the research data using the scanning model. According to the research, it is seen that the general views of the students about EBA are not very positive. However, it was determined that the scores for using EBA were lower than the scores for opinions about EBA. It has been determined that the students' purposes for using EBA are mostly to learn the lessons and subjects that they have the most difficulty with.

Preparing the next generation of paediatricians: The importance of clinical informatics education.

Preparing the next generation of paediatricians: The importance of clinical informatics education.

Approaches to designing a model for developing students’ universal competencies within the framework of developing and implementing the Smart University concept

Problem statement. The authors deal with the components of universal competences in terms of applying technological innovations in the learning process. A fragment of the model for shaping universal competencies of students based on the concept of Smart University is described. The study is aimed at substantiating the approaches to designing a model for the formation of universal competencies, presenting their theoretical analysis based on the concept of Smart University and considering their features, structure, and classification. Methodology. The approach to designing a model of universal competence formation is based on the analysis of acronym SMART decoding and the structure of the concept Smart University. The matrix of overview of the concept of universal competence in a modern context is proposed. Results. The universal competences are understood as smart competences united by five types of competences: professional, motivational, adaptive, key, and digital. The formation of six groups of universal competences is justified: system and critical thinking; project development and implementation; teamwork and leadership; civic-patriotic behavior; self-organization and self-education; technological solution. The created model defines the structure of universal competences and serves as a criterion for assessing students' abilities. Conclusion. Smart competences are a response to the current economic situation. The approach is structured for educational organizations that share a development policy in combination with technology. The results may be of some interest to scholars in the field of education informatization, teachers and university managers on innovation and education policy.

METHODS OF TEACHING INFORMATICS IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM“SECONDARY EDUCATION (INFORMATICS)”

The importance of methods of teaching computer science in the professional development of students who obtain the qualification of “teacher of computer science” in the educational and professional program “Secondary Education (Computer Science)“ is revealed. On the basis of the interpretation of the concepts of “methodology“ and “methodology of teaching the subject“, the author’s vision of the content of the curriculum in the discipline “Methods of teaching computer science“ is formulated. The educational and professional programs of higher education institutions regarding the availability of the mentioned discipline and the peculiarities of its study, in particular, at Rivne State University of Humanities have been analyzed. The purpose of studying computer science methods is formulated and the tasks (educational, cognitive, educational, practical), the solution of which contributes to the acquisition by students of awareness of the organization of the educational process in computer science in general secondary education institutions, the use of hardware and software, the development of their own and improvement of existing information and resource, educational, didactic and methodological materials are specified. The content of the course “Methods of teaching computer science” should be selected based on computer science as a fundamental science and as a school subject, as well as on teaching methods as an independent science and as a teacher's pedagogical activity. It is noted that the development of information and communication technologies, technical means and programming paradigms sets new goals for computer science and methods of its study, respectively, updating the process of professional training of computer science teachers. The connections of the studied discipline with other subjects of general and professional training are reflected. It is summarized that students obtaining the qualification of “teacher of computer science” should be familiar with the methodology of teaching computer science, its fundamental concepts and didactic principles and, on this basis, develop their own methodology, select and create pedagogically appropriate and balanced program and methodological support for the educational process.

Analisis Penggunaan Learning Management System Moodle dan Google Classroom dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa

Data collection was carried out by providing research instruments through a questionnaire consisting of 25 statements. The questionnaire was then distributed to 36 students of Informatics Education Study Program, Citra Bangsa University. The results showed that 72.31 % of students are interested in learning by using Google Classroom. Conversely, 85.89% of students prefer to study using the UCB learning management system (LMS) rather than learn using Google Classroom. LMS UCB has the advantage of being able to provide students with learning material, quizzes, and exercises. Besides that, students can do assignments directly in LMS, and lecturers can process grades well. Thus, LMS is more recommended than using Google Classroom.

Reform and Practice of the Course “Road Engineering Construction Technology and Organization” Based on Smart Classroom

Smart classroom is an inevitable result of the deepening integration of new-generation information technology and education means, and it is an unavoidable choice of university education informatization in the intelligent era. The Bridge-in, Outcomes, Pre-assessment, Participatory Learning, Post-assessment, and Summary (BOPPPS) model is used to construct the effective teaching mode of a smart classroom based on the analyses of the connotation and characteristics of a smart classroom, and the teaching reform and practice are carried out on the “Road Engineering Construction Technology and Organization” course. Through a questionnaire survey, it is found that the construction of a smart classroom effective teaching model can fully mobilize students’ learning enthusiasm and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of students’ learning.

Factors Influencing the Quality of Online Teaching: Application of DEMATEL and Cluster Technology

With the informationization of higher education, colleges and universities can fully apply online teaching mode to education and teaching. Therefore, analysis of factors affecting teaching quality of college teachers in online teaching can effectively make evaluation object (teachers) have a sense of achievement and pride, so as to mobilize enthusiasm of evaluation object and to stimulate the consciousness of honor and shame and consciousness of competition. This study adopts application of DEMATEL and Cluster technology, conducts a questionnaire survey on 5 colleges and universities in Henan Province, analyzes and identifies the teachers’ factors among factors affecting teaching quality of E-commerce courses, and analyzes comprehensive influence index of teachers’ factors, namely impact degree, affected degree, cause degree and centrality degree. A cluster flight is carried out on evaluation results of students. Results show that X2-2, X2-4, X2-5, and X4-3 represent high degree of centrality and high degree of cause, that is high importance of factor and the cause factor. The results of teacher evaluation can be divided into three groups by the K-means clustering method, and the clustering group shows significant significance for all research items (p < 0.05). The weights of X2-2, X2-4, X2-5, and X4-3 in cluster analysis also rank the top four, which is highly consistent with the results of DEMATEL’s research, demonstrating that application of DEMATEL and Cluster technology proposed is very maneuverable and scientific. Research results have important reference value for improving online teaching strategy, improving the quality of online teaching, and regulating teaching activities as a whole through the use of online teaching quality evaluation.