Multimedia Materials Research Articles

Study of online learning for accounting subjects in vocational schools during the pandemic period

Since COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people conduct things, including educational activities, online learning has become a necessity that schools must adopt. This study aims to analyze the relationship of various variables that affect the success of online learning in accounting subjects in vocational high. This study is a quantitative cross-sectional online survey with 308 respondents from 26 schools in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Data analysis was performed through regression analysis with moderating variables. It concluded that the success of online learning process as measured by Learning Satisfaction was influenced by Student Characteristics, Learning Accessibility, and Textbooks, while Multimedia Materials and other Text Materials did not have any effect. It further observed that teacher Support does not affect learning satisfaction but can moderate the relationship between student characteristics and textbook quality. This means that all related parties need to focus on changing students' mindset, improving the quality of textbooks, and increasing accessibility. On the other hand, to increase success, it is necessary to strengthen the role of teachers.

Creation of Webquest as a Form of Development of Students Digital Competence

The introduction to the article analyzes the current state of implementation of digital learning tools, including web quests. The main purpose of the study was the theoretical justification and practical process of introduction of digital learning tools (webquests) in the process of higher education seekers training. The research methods. In the process of fulfilling the research objective, theoretical and practical methods of data search and processing were applied. Statistical methods were also used at all stages of the pedagogical experiment: in the general assessment of the formation of digital project activities of students; when creating web pages by students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and the Faculty of History of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University; when creating web-quests by each group of students while studying content modules. The results. The means of digital content in the implementation of project-digital activities by students were presented and analyzed, they are creating a website, using mobile-digital applications, developing multimedia materials for the educational process, developing and presenting digital pedagogical content. During the study, students created a website and developed a webquest «Non-standard lessons» for students and young teachers (creating a mental map «Characteristics of varieties of non-standard lessons»; identifying the main differences between standard and non-standard lessons using Euler-Venn’s diagram; creating «Daily rules of effective pedagogy» and placing them on the online board). The formation of students' digital competence by means of project-digital activity was checked at three levels (high, medium, low) and by the following criteria: motivational, semantic, activity and reflection. It was stated that the experimental verification of the formation of digital competence of humanities students by means of project-digital activities showed a positive dynamics in all criteria. Conclusions. The authors concluded that a project-digital activity served as an effective way to improve the digital competence of higher education students, this practice in the educational process would help their future professional activities as teachers. It was also emphasized that the role of digital technologies will continue to grow and higher education seekers should understand how to use them for educational purposes.

Multimedia English Learning Materials for Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) Children

In supporting learning for Deaf or Hard of Hearing/DHH children, it is not easy finding learning sources that are accessible online, especially in English. Furthermore, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when learning was required to be carried out online, there were no learning applications that included English sign language that could be used by teachers and students as learning media. Thus, this study aims to analyze the need for developing multimedia-based English learning materials for Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) children. This qualitative study involved DHH students and instructors in Special School (SLB), Bali. The need analysis was conducted to identify the ongoing situation of DHH children in the context of developing English multimedia learning materials. Interview and observation techniques applying two types of instruments in the form of an interview guide and field notes were used to collect the information towards the English learning needs for DHH children. The results of the study identified several needs that underlie the development of English multimedia learning materials, namely inadequate English instructors, text-based teaching materials, and the less than optimal teaching and learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the development of multimedia-based English learning materials is needed.

Design of Digital Image Watermarking Technique with Two Stage Vector Extraction in Transform Domain

Multimedia data in various forms is now readily available because of the widespread usage of Internet technology. Unauthorized individuals abuse multimedia material, for which they should not have access to, by disseminating it over several web pages, to defraud the original copyright owners. Numerous patient records have been compromised during the surge in COVID-19 incidents. Adding a watermark to any medical or defense documents is recommended since it protects the integrity of the information. This proposed work is recognized as a new unique method since an innovative technique is being implemented. The resilience of the watermarked picture is quite crucial in the context of steganography. As a result, the emphasis of this research study is on the resilience of watermarked picture methods. Moreover, the two-stage authentication for watermarking is built with key generation in the section on robust improvement. The Fast Fourier transform (FFT) is used in the entire execution process of the suggested framework in order to make computing more straightforward. With the Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) accumulation of processes, the overall suggested architecture becomes more resilient and efficient. A numerous quality metrics are utilized to find out how well the created technique is performing in terms of evaluation. In addition, several signal processing attacks are used to assess the effectiveness of the watermarking strategy.

Using Multimedia Materials in the Teaching of Scientific and Technical Translation

Information technology has changed the professional environment of scientific and technical translators, who must work with new formats and channels of information. To meet these new challenges, translation teachers must place special emphasis on the importance of the non-textual information evolving around multimedia texts and adopt a more dynamic approach towards audiovisual translation (A VT). In this paper, we argue for the inclusion of graphic information as a new focus for A VT, and present the results of a research project aimed at designing teaching materials for audiovisual, scientific and technical translation. These materials highlight the potential benefits of audiovisual resources for all users in the acquisition of subject field knowledge and terminology and the constraints imposed on translation by visual and acoustic material.

Aplikasi Virtual Tour Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Negeri 3 Kota Pagar Alam Berbasis Android

Technological developments are increasingly rapid, giving rise to many new innovations from technology such as virtual tours. Virtual tour is one of the information media that displays 360? panoramic images in visual form. However, the use of virtual tour applications as a promotional medium and introduction to the school environment is still very little. In this study, the author makes a virtual tour application to help parties from SMP Negeri 3 Kota Pagar Alam in promoting and introducing the virtual school environment. The application development method used in this study is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) which consists of six stages of multimedia development, namely Concept, Design, Material Collecting, Assembly, Tasting, and Destribution. The tools used in this research are Unity 3D, Google Street View Application. The tools used in the development are Use Case Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams. With the formation of this virtual tour application, it can make it easier for all students, teachers and the wider community to see the environment of SMP Negeri 3 Pagar Alam City virtually.

Demonstrating Your Work: A Guide to Educators' Portfolios for Graduate Medical Educators.

Demonstrating Your Work: A Guide to Educators' Portfolios for Graduate Medical Educators.

What can student-generated animations tell us about students\u2019 conceptions of evolution?

BackgroundA large body of research has investigated students’ conceptions of evolutionary changes and emphasizes that students have alternative conceptions about their causes. A conventional way to monitor students’ conceptions is through inventories where researchers analyse their written answers. However, textbooks are being increasingly complemented with, or even replaced by, various multimedia materials where multiple modes are used to communicate evolutionary processes. This has profound implications for students’ learning, and highlights that allowing different modes of expression may influence which knowledge they present. Therefore, the goal of this exploratory study is to expand the understanding of students’ conceptions of evolution through natural selection by applying student-generated stop-motion animations to reveal their conceptions. Forty-seven Swedish upper secondary school students generated 18 animations concerning evolution through natural selection. We analysed these animations qualitatively using content analysis to reveal key concepts, alternative conceptions and connections between organizational levels and time. This analysis is related to findings from previous studies on students’ conceptions of evolutionary change.ResultsOur study highlights some of the benefits and limitations of using these two assessment methods. In terms of identifying alternative conceptions, a clear difference between the results of the two methods of assessment was observed. In particular, the alternative conception of essentialism appeared to a lesser extent in the student’s animations than in their written responses, while natural selection as an event was more prevalent.ConclusionsThese findings support the view that students’ expression of different misconceptions is influenced by the context and representational form. The work also reveals that generating stop-motion animations to explain scientific concepts is an engaging approach that stimulates students to explore their understanding in a creative and personal manner. This is potentially positive for engagement and learning. The potential for complementing standard paper-and-pen tests with tasks that encompass stop-motion animations is also discussed.

E-learning in elementary schools: educational system change during COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction. New digital technology in education and its constantly evolving paradigm have completely transformed the model of learning and the learning methods. E-learning has become an important tool for teaching and learning environments. Moreover, virtual learning has become a required alternative teaching method in educational system change during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for learners in elementary schools.Aim. This research aimed to explore the necessities, lack, and want of learning English, which is done virtually at home.Methodology and research methods. This research employs descriptive methods using questionnaires and interviews as instruments to get responses from teachers and students about their learning needs. In the course of the needs analysis process, the importance and priority of teachers’ and students’ needs are discussed. The participants of this study were second-grade elementary school students, and the sample was 40 students and 2 English teachers for 10 months.Results. The research results demonstrate a gap between the needs of learners and current conditions; therefore, the whole language approach, the multimedia, and technology-based English teaching materials will become an inevitable need and even become a solution in the world of education.Scientific novelty. Further research is needed to study educational system change during the COVID-19 pandemic or after, especially in designing teaching materials in various disciplines and at different educational stages. Future studies could be generalised by these research findings to other populations in different learning contexts, and the findings presented in thisarticle should be further explored. In particular, technology-based and multimedia-based teaching materials must be explored more deeply. Furthermore, further research should focus on utilising a different model for needs analysis in language education to verify the need for effective English learning in changing the education system during the pandemic and after.Practical significance. It is thought that this study will contribute to the stakeholders in terms to provide empirical evidence of what necessities, lack, and want should be considered when a teacher will design and develop teaching materials during the COVID-19 period or afte.

RESPON SISWA TERHADAP MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA PADA MATERI PEWARTAAN KELAS XI DI SMA DON BOSCO SANGGAU

This study aims to know students' response to the aspect of attraction, materials and attention to multimedia study-based learning materials on don bosco sanggau high school in reporting materials. Research uses descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. The data-gathering technique used was indirect communication. The data-collection tool used was an angket sheet. The data analysis techniques used in this study are data reductions, data presentation and deduction drawing. Research shows that don bosco's high school student response rates on multimedia study-based learning materials include an average interest aspect of 90.60%, material 89.20% and attention content 95%. The conclusion of the study is that students' response to the aspect of attraction, materials and attention to multimedia study-based learning in reporting materials on don bosco's high school has very good criteria.

Examining the Accelerated Playback Hypothesis of Time-Compression in Multimedia Learning Environments: A Meta-Analysis Study

With the explosion of multimedia learning environments and the use of digital time-compression algorithms in common software and hardware, we need guidance on how to use this technology without sacrificing quality and learning outcomes. The purpose of the meta-analysis is to examine the existing empirical research literature to derive an overall integrated model for the use of digital time-compression algorithms in multimedia learning environments. We frame this research by coining the accelerated playback hypothesis, which posits that learning outcomes will not diminish with accelerated playback of multimedia learning materials until a threshold is reached. Systematically searching twelve academic databases and filtering the literature, we identified seven qualified manuscripts with k = 18 independent effect size comparisons using time-compression in the context of multimedia learning. The overall effect size for playback speed 1.4–1.5x is small and significant at g = −0.212 [95% CI = −0.378, −0.045]. The overall effect size for playback speed 1.8–2.0x is small and non-significant at g = −0.362 [95% CI = −0.743 to 0.019]. Discussion and implications for practice and research are provided.

Evaluation of an e-health platform for informal caregivers and health professionals: the case study of Help2Care

ABSTRACT The Help2Care e-Health platform was developed in order to capacitate informal caregivers with digital, multimedia training materials. Health professionals select these materials according to the needs of the homebound patients under the supervision of these caregivers. In turn, caregiver can then use their smartphones to consult and apply the care procedures illustrated by these materials. In this paper, we present the results of performed usability tests for both web and mobile software applications of the Help2Care platform. These indicate an overall positive outcome, revealing less usable aspects such as the navigation flow in the web application and some design elements in the mobile application. Important written feedback was also collected, which we took into consideration to improve the software features of the platform.

Interview with Richard E. Mayer about Multimedia Materials and Textbooks

Interview with Richard E. Mayer about Multimedia Materials and Textbooks

Investigating the effect of deictic tracing on multimedia learning

In the reported study it was investigated whether deictic tracing during processing multimedia materials can support learning. Participants in the tracing group had to connect words in the text to corresponding elements in the picture by tracing with their index finger on a tablet surface. Participants in the tracing group were expected to outperform learners in the control group without tracing regarding text-picture integration performance and pure picture recall. Results did not confirm our assumptions. Instead, learners in the tracing group performed even worse regarding text-picture integration performance and drawing performance (i.e., replicating the to-be-learned picture) compared to the control group. Log-file analyses showed that only few learners were able to trace the lines correctly on all slides, so tracing difficulty may explain the unexpected results. Other possible reasons as well as the implications of these results are discussed.

DESIGNING “VERBHOUSE” TEACHING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This study aimed at designing a multimedia-based product as supplementary material. It is known as VERBHOUSE. The product purposes were to help an English teacher in SMP Negeri 1 Anjongan teach English Vocabulary, especially English action verbs for year-8 students, and find out if it is suitable in supporting the English teachers. The product materials were designed based on “Bahasa Inggris for year-8 students in Junior High School” textbook. Moreover, the researcher gathered the data through an interview and that was supported with open-ended questionnaires. In analyzing the data, the researcher used an internal analysis. The researcher had developed the product within three phases of ADDIE: Analysis, Design, and Development. The researcher conducted the interview and distributed the questionnaire in the Analysis phase. The researcher then started to design the first draft in the second phase. VERBHOUSE consisted of four main menus, House, Exercises, Guide, and Credit. The product contained 40 English action verbs materials, exciting pictures, sounds, video, and provided explicit texts to the user. Furthermore, in the development phase, the researcher used an internal evaluation to measure the product. From the findings, it is indicated that the VERBHOUSE is suitable for classroom use. In short, this study has relatively succeeded in creating multimedia materials for year-8 students as supplementary materials.

English Major Students’ Perceptions of Using Animated Cartoons on English Vocabulary Knowledge of Rare Words in Malaysia

The rapid developments throughout language technologies have catered tremendous chances for learning and teaching vocabulary in second language learning. The development of vocabulary knowledge does not merely oscillate in academic vocabulary, high frequency vocabulary and technical vocabulary, English major students should also need to learn low-frequency vocabulary or rare vocabulary which enhance their language proficiency. In order to accommodate students with vocabulary knowledge of rare words, it should come with the best resort of teaching technique that can help them to learn in a meaningful way. One of the rarely used multimedia tools is animated cartoons. This paper aims at exploring the students’ perceptions of using animated cartoons in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu. Employing a semi-structured interview, the qualitative data collection method was conducted. Employing the qualitative data collection method, semi-structured interviews were conducted to six students who learned vocabulary using animated cartoons to obtain their perceptions towards these multimedia materials in improving the English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. The results of semi-structured interviews highlighted the positive responses from the students who preferred animated cartoons as these materials in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. In conclusion, this study contributes to the current literature on English vocabulary learning of rare words by exposing and underlining the impacts of animated cartoons which provide opportunities for students to encounter a conducive technological-based learning environment.

Interactive and Conventional Teaching Approaches to Optimizing Reading Comprehension Performance

Literacy is essential, and it must be encouraged. Reading comprehension is the foundation of all aspects of education, so pupils must improve their reading comprehension skills. The study focused on fourth graders' reading comprehension skills performance through interactive and conventional teaching approaches using the quasi-experimental method with 30 pupils for control and 30 pupils for the experimental group. Results have disclosed a significant improvement in the pupils' performance from the control (t=15.63) and experimental groups (t=46.24). However, the post-test performance of the control group was below average while an above-average performance for the experimental group. Hence, there was a significant mean gain difference in the performance (t=12.16) between the two groups. Pre-post evaluation results showed that using an immersive approach to understanding English reading improved learning, deepening cognitive processes, and maximized information gains among pupils. Compared to the conventional method, the interactive teaching approach is instrumental in refining pupils' reading and comprehension performance. It demonstrates that digital school learners learn better today when exposed to meaningful and relevant school work and engaged in intellectual stimulation using the technology available. When multimedia instructional materials are accessible in schools, learning can be stimulating. Teachers may select and implement creative innovations to enable pupils' interest and switch from conventional teaching to technological-based techniques. While in the educational landscape, the effectiveness of an interactive approach is typical and ideal. Thus, further research may validate study results using the same experimental design and teaching approaches to a different group.

Cognitively adapted multimedia educational instructions for teaching information technologies in a multilingual university environment

Students studying at Russian universities in a non-native language in mixed language groups experience a significant cognitive load in the process of completing practical tasks in the disciplines of the information direction using traditional teaching materials. The article analyzes important aspects of cognitive and multimedia learning theories in the context of developing learning instructions, as well as specific problems of pedagogical design of multimedia materials for the use in mixed language groups in teaching computer science. As a result of the study, generalized recommendations were formulated for the development of educational multimedia materials on a cognitive basis for teaching in a non-native language, related to the semantic-contextual formalization of the structure (formulation of SMART goals; logical and semantic text structuring; presentation of content at several levels of collapse; organization of educational material in sequence from declarative to procedural knowledge; systematization and generalization of significant information at intermediate stages of reasoning; providing support for individual educational needs) and cognitive-semantic adaptation of multimedia content (consistent presentation of meaning; presentation of samples of assignments; graphical presentation of significant relevant information; video / audio dubbing of difficult to understand fragments of educational material through dynamic graphics; audio dubbing of difficult to understand fragments of educational material in the intermediate language; design of educational material using thoughtful sets of styles, pictograms, colors). The results of the study are of high practical importance: the development of multimedia educational materials adapted for teaching in a foreign language in a multilingual educational environment based on a cognitive approach can significantly reduce cognitive load, improve understanding and memorization of material, and facilitate language and academic adaptation.

USE OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ILIAS IN TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INTENDING TEACHERS OF SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the features of e-learning technologies of materials for intending teachers of secondary and vocational education through the use of available learning management system ILIAS.The web-based learning management system ILIAS is used to develop e-learning materials, manage and disseminate multimedia materials in an online educational environment. The ILIAS system is available, free of charge and designed to manage learning resources as part of integrated systems and e-learning. The independence of the international project ILIAS and its support by many European universities as well as IT organizations are the basis for use and development in the training of intending teachers of secondary and vocational education.While researching the given issue, we have used theoretical and empirical research methods, i.e. analysis and synthesis to clarify the basic concepts and categories of computer-based education; conceptual and comparative analysis of curricula and programs, psychological and pedagogical, scientific and methodical literature as well as the materials of scientific and practical conferences on the problem of research and advanced pedagogical experience, comparing traditional and computer-oriented approaches in teaching technology. We have also used the methods of identifying patterns and drawing conclusions on the given issue.The use of web-based management system ILIAS in the teaching of construction materials technology contributes to the formation of professional competencies of intending teachers of secondary and vocational education, manifested in the ability to integrate knowledge of different technologies, make sound technical decisions and implement them in virtual reality; selection of technological processes, planning, forecasting and evaluation of technology efficiency; perception of computer models of technological processes.

Widyaiswara's Role in Apparatus Development in the Pandemic and New Normal Era

This research aims to provide an overview of the challenges and role of Widyaiswara in the Ministry of Finance in improving ASN competence through adaptation and innovation in the pandemic and new normal era. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study found that widyaiswara is required to be able to think creatively and innovatively. The challenge is whether widyaiswara is able to make interesting multimedia teaching materials. Widyaiswara was challenged and required to continue to improve and change. Widyaiswara should be able to utilize technology to open the horizon of thinking and view technology as an opportunity to improve ASN competence in the future. To answer the challenges and demands of change in this pandemic and new normal era, widyaiswara can act as facilitator, motivator, inspiration, innovator, dynamicator and role model through innovation and adaptation in the pandemic era and new normal through its roles in aspects of bureaucracy efficiency, digital literacy, agile organization mindset, public service responsiveness, and integrated and flexible working space.