Multimedia Presentation Research Articles

Implementation of the online learning management system ‘Moodle’ as a blended approach to online teaching

Objectives: Web-based learning is becoming a newly accepted standard in education, more so with COVID-19 pandemic. To use technology to redesign learning experiences, a blend of synchronous and asynchronous approaches was used wherein the routine lectures through MS Teams (synchronous) were integrated with an online learning management system (LMS), ‘Moodle’ (modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment) based, four-quadrant approach (asynchronous). We aimed to determine the student’s engagement, performance and perception of the new online LMS. Materials and Methods: All 170 students of the 1st year MBBS of batch 2020 were enrolled in the course. A module was developed for teaching ‘Physiology of Vision’ with this blended approach. Along with routine online lectures through Microsoft Teams, supplementary materials in the form of multimedia presentations and additional links to useful websites were provided through online LMS. The online activity of students was recorded and assessments were done. A feedback form was filled out by students at the end of the course. Results: A significant positive correlation of examination scores with individual student’s activity logs and significantly better scores in top Moodle users along with significantly higher marks in Moodle-based modules than in other modules confirmed the value of Moodle in improving student performance. Overall feedback from students was clearly in favour of implementing Moodle as a complementary tool to traditional teaching. Conclusion: Moodle improved the quality of learning. It developed interest and motivation among students and has a positive impact on academic outcomes.

Do Directed Motivational Current Phenomena Exist Everywhere? An Investigation into African EFL Learners’ Experiences

The current study investigates African college students’ (ages 17-30) group-directed motivational currents (DMCs), a positive motivational aspect related to flow (Dörnyei, Henry, & Muir, 2016) in relation to their performance-based English development. The study measured the students’ motivational currents as they participated in an oral, integrated and multimedia presentation project. Two DMC questionnaires were taken by 100 students before and after they participated in the project (the first questionnaire was given after they received the project instructions, the second after they completed the project but before obtaining their scores). Five focal participants wrote diaries and participated in interviews to examine whether they experienced purposefully generated currents of motivation. The 100 students responded positively to the oral presentation project at both questionnaire administration times (pre- and post-project). Significant score increases from the pre-project to post-project appeared on most motivation variables. These significant increases observed at the post-project phase could be explained by the authenticity and importance of the project and its connectedness with the learners’ lives, as described by the five focal students. The results suggested that group-DMCs could be purposefully facilitated in African EFL classrooms, providing evidence for the validity of the DMC theory in an EFL context that is understudied.

LECTURER'S STRATEGIES IN TEACHING SPEAKING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This research aimed to reveal what were the strategies used by the lecturers in teaching speaking during the covid-19 pandemic. This research used qualitative research. The subject of this research was two speaking lecturers who taught at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. The instruments of this research were observation and interview. The technique of data analysis used the miles and Huberman model; data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The result of this research revealed six kinds of strategies that were applied by the two subjects. They were; (1) questioning strategy, (2) games strategy, (3) multimedia presentation strategy, (4) reward and punishment strategy, (5) a time token strategy, and (6) drilling strategy.

Technology integration in English language teaching and learning: Benefits and challenges

The aim of the paper is gathering evidence of the series of benefits of technology integration in English language teaching and learning, if there are so, what obstacles and challenges emerge and how they are overcome. This study investigates series of experiences, benefits of integrating technology in English Language learning in Indonesia. Moreover, this work explains what challenges that need to be overcome in integrating technology in language learning. Data is obtained through interview technique. This study employs qualitative analysis in order to obtain information about what experiences, benefits and challenges in using technology in language learning. This study involves seven participants. The results show that some benefits of integrating technology in English language learning are learners can do some coding, practice online quizzes or tests, improve speed of answering questions, improve scores in English tests, learn another foreign language, do some collaborative learning, encourage independent learning, have opportunities to write, speak, listen, and read in English, do online learning, get online references, use of multiple computer application, obtain the latest information, translate, have opportunities to use multi-media presentation as well as demonstrate new method of teaching. Some challenges in technology integration are type of technology used, the rapid changes of technology development, the number of classes taught, class size, cost, time, age, lecturers’ workload, ability to use technology as well as availability the technology to use.

Review: Whole Earth: The Many Lives of Stewart Brand, by John Markoff

Review: <i>Whole Earth: The Many Lives of Stewart Brand</i>, by John Markoff

An Academic Study of Clothing Ethnoculture and Modern Clothes Production: Interaction Practices in Ukraine

AbstractAs a result of globalization processes, the lives of average people are nowadays filled with uniform products. In Ukraine, contemporary clothing featuring national markers stands out from among the wide range of cultural and artistic trends. Ukrainian academics are currently studying the specific features of the diffusion of traditional clothing into everyday urban life. A knowledge of the historical path of the penetration, adaptation, and development of traditional Ukrainian clothing within the urban cultural system is necessary for an understanding of its modern transformation processes. An examination of the theoretical model of the diffusion and development of nationally marked clothing from 1861 to 2020 reveals that, in the context of urbanized culture, the spread of Ukrainian clothing is subject to five factors: social and economic, religious and ritual, identification (patriotic), cultural and artistic, and design and production. Within each subperiod, namely 1861–1920, 1921–1990, and 1991–2020, these factors have influenced clothing culture to varying extents, and their content is transformed in accordance with the historical circumstances. In addition to the publication of the above developments in scientific journals, considerable efforts to popularize them are also being made. Several thematic lectures have been given on the influence of the above-mentioned driving forces at different historical stages, accompanied by the multimedia presentation of prominent members of the Ukrainian intelligentsia posing in Ukrainian attire. The ZETA Atelier clothing manufacturing team produces collars embroidered with Ukrainian folk motifs, which became fashionable among Ukrainian intellectuals in the early 20th century. Collaboration based on the educational platform of the clothing brand Zerno has given rise to the idea of producing a line of stockinette T-shirts with prints of historical photographs of the Ukrainian cultural figures previously featured during lectures and presentations. The aim is to shape a contemporary urban culture of nationally marked clothing via the introduction of national images into consumer practices.

The attitude of Polish consumers toward food irradiation as one of the methods of food preservation.

Food irradiation is one of the methods of food preservation. Unfortunately, despite many opinions from national and international organizations that confirm the safety of the irradiation technique, the irradiated food market is slowly developing, which is particularly noticeable in European countries, including Poland. The main objective of this study was to determine the attitude of Polish consumers toward irradiated food and to find out whether familiarizing the respondents with educational materials on the irradiation technique would change their attitudes. In response to the objective of the study, an online survey (with the presentation of educational materials) was conducted with 609 respondents living in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. A specially prepared author's questionnaire was used, containing questions relating to: sociodemographic data, food preservation, food irradiation. An integral part of the survey was a multimedia presentation containing information about the food irradiation process. A low level of knowledge about food irradiation was found--90.31% (n = 550) of the respondents had never heard of this method of preservation before. The percentage of respondents with a positive attitude toward radiation-preserved products increased significantly after providing informative material, from 6.20 (n = 38) to 67.16% (n = 409). The final attitude of the respondents toward irradiated food varied and depended on age, education and place of residence-positive attitudes toward irradiation predominated among those who were young (<30 years old), had a higher education and lived in cities >100,000 inhabitants. Educational materials also had a significant impact on consumers' interest in purchasing irradiated food-the percentage of people declaring a willingness to purchase this type of product increased from 19.20 (n = 117) to 59.30% (n = 361). Almost 60% of the respondents were willing to purchase irradiated foods. Women, on average, were more likely to be interested in purchasing irradiated food compared to men. The survey indicates that irradiated food could be commercially introduced in Poland, but on the condition that an effective educational program is planned.

NANOTECHNOLOGIES IN CHEMISTRY: INCREASING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS, ELECTIVE COURSES, METHODOLOGICAL IDEAS, ASSIGNMENTS AND CONTENT FORMATION

The essential importance of the psychological and professional training of the young generation and the adaptation of society to the tasks and problems of the use of nanotechnology is shown. It was noted that an important way to modernize education is the introduction of a system of specialized training in secondary schools, which involves taking into account the educational needs, inclinations and abilities of students, creating conditions for professional self-determination. Ways of differentiating education are shown. The importance and necessity of improving the qualifications of teachers of general education natural sciences as a necessary step for the introduction of elective courses was noted. Examples of topics related to the methodical training of teachers in the fields of nanophysics, nanochemistry, and nanobiology are given. The content and methodological ideas of the elective course «Modern Nanochemistry» are presented. The purpose, tasks and requirements for the mastery level of this course are highlighted. The results of the course should be the acquisition of knowledge on the basics of nanotechnology and nanochemistry, the main principles and achievements of nanochemistry, methods of its research, unique properties of nanomaterials, their application and prospects for the development of nanochemistry, the role of nanochemistry in solving common human problems. Appropriate criteria are proposed for evaluating the implementation of the course program. Students are expected to conduct scientific research, prepare essays and multimedia presentations. The proposed elective course consists of invariant and variable parts. The approximate content of the course includes seven most important topics. It is envisaged that students will carry out project activities as a method of increasing interest and holistic study of school subjects. Resource support for the course «Modern nanotechnological chemistry» was recommended, which includes recommended educational and methodological literature, Internet resources, and national periodicals on nanotechnology.

The Efficacy of Students‟ Knowledge Construction Process in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Environment: A Malaysian View

The present educational system must be digitalised in light of the growth of communication technology and the current confined lifestyle caused by the pandemic’s expansion. However, efforts to digitise education usually encounter two major issues: first, the applications developed are more likely to emphasise the qualities of graphics and animations; second, the multimedia presentation highlighted in the application is a stereotype that causes users to become bored. Thus, the purpose of this research was to look into the effects of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) as a medium for knowledge construction in the School Based Assessment (SBA) environment using the Collaborative Portfolio Assessment (CPA) learning system. The sample comprised 61 students from two Malaysian secondary schools partaking in the History teaching and learning (T&amp;L) process utilising the CPA learning system. The value of Sig. (p-value) was 0.000, less than 0.05, based on the results of the pre and post-test evaluations for both groups of students. In essence, there is a substantial difference in the average test scores of the children before and after the intervention. According to the data, all selected students received an average grade of 80% or better on their 13 task question marks, indicating a good grade on the task questions. Finally, all students interviewed believed that the CPA learning system helped with their studies, especially in learning more about the History subject through quizzes, group projects, and discussion sessions.

SKILLS OF WORKING WITH PHOTO AND VIDEO MATERIALS AS A COMPONENT OF TEACHER'S ICT COMPETENCE IN DISTANCE LEARNING

The article deals with the urgent problem of increasing the level of teacher's information, communication and technological competence in the conditions of the use of all levels of distance learning technologies in educational institutions. The article considers the essence of the concept of teacher's ICT competence and establishes that its necessary component is the ability to present educational material, using the necessary ICT tools for this.&#x0D; The results of a survey of teachers of the Ukrainian language and literature, as well as physics, astronomy and computer science, conducted during the postgraduate training courses for teachers organized at Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University during September-December 2021, are presented. As a result of the survey, it was found out which teaching materials have been used by the teachers in the process of distance learning, and what with difficulties they meet during the lessons in a distance format. It was found that the majority of teachers have used ready-made presentations, illustrative and video materials taken from the Internet, and the greatest difficulties for them were the creation of their own photo or video materials and multimedia presentations.&#x0D; It is proposed to hold thematic classes with teachers during their postgraduate training courses. The content of the classes is given, namely: the peculiarities of working with Internet catalogs of photo and video files; the review of the most popular online services for creating infographics, editing raster and vector images; the technology of preparation and installation of video materials; the artistic approach to building the composition of the frame and the psychology of its perception by the viewer.&#x0D; Thus, the implementation of the proposed approaches in the practice of the institutions that carry out postgraduate education of teachers will contribute to the development of ICT competence in the teachers, which will positively affect the quality of conducting educational and extracurricular activities in the conditions of distance learning. The perspective of further research is to study the possibilities of increasing the level of ICT competence in the teachers by using online learning management systems.

TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ARTISTIC FIELD OF CONDUCTING A MASTER CLASS ON MAKING A KNOT DOLL

Main topic to consider are the issues of artistic features, traditions of making knotted dolls, the potential of national-patriotic and aesthetic education among student youth by means of folk art. Emphasizing on the importance of mastering the technique of making a folk doll among future technology teachers which can be widely used later in their practical pedagogical activities both in technology classes and in extracurricular educational activities with students of primary and basic new Ukrainian schools, in particular during master classes. The main topic of discussion is the need to acquire knowledge about ethnographic research on the creation of a folk doll from various materials and regional features of shaping and decorating toy in order to conduct a high-quality and effective master class on a knotted doll, to achieve the educational, developmental goal and practical significance of such a format in technology classes.The study highlights the structure of the organization and preparation for the master class on knotted dolls in general secondary education institutions. At the preparation stage, it is necessary to select and thematically decorate the room for the master class, think over the structure of the author’s mini-lecture, prepare a multimedia presentation, select illustrative and visual material, organize an exhibition of the author’s creative works of the master class, select and prepare the necessary materials for making a doll by the participants of this master class. It is important to think over the features of the final stage of the master class (posting and reflection). The work describes in detail the technological stages of making a doll: forming the head - a knot, laying out a cross from threads, forming an anthropomorphic figure, decorating the "dressing" of the doll. The research substantiates the importance of studying the traditions of folk art in institutions of higher education by conducting master classes on knotted dolls. The artistic features of the knotted doll and conducting master classes are analyzed. The importance of the introduction of innovative technologies during master classes on knotted dolls in institutions of higher education is emphasized.

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ЗАСОБІВ МУЛЬТИМЕДІА В ПРОЦЕСІ РОБОТИ ВЧИТЕЛЯ ЗІ ЗДІЙСНЕННЯ ПОЛІТЕХНІЧНОГО НАВЧАННЯ

The article deals with issues related to the implementation of multimedia tools in the work process of a teacher in the implementation of polytechnic education during the teaching of physics in a new Ukrainian school. The method of using multimedia tools in the educational process of the teacher’s work in the implementation of polytechnic education in physics lessons is theoretically substantiated. It is noted that in the process of teaching physics, the assigned tasks are effectively implemented, if we take into account modern approaches to polytechnic education of students due to the wide use of a system of tasks of practical content, which will contribute to the development of mental activity of students, which is carried out on the basis of traditional and computer-oriented learning technologies. It is emphasized that the training of students in physics in a modern school is based on the principle of practical orientation, which is implemented, respectively, through general natural and physical components. Possibilities of using multimedia tools in the process of the teacher’s work in physics lessons for the implementation of polytechnic education through the use of multimedia presentations are considered. In particular, the section “Interaction of bodies. Force” in physics lessons in the 7th grade, which, in our opinion, is important in terms of the implementation of polytechnic education during the study of the topic “Pressure of liquids and gases. Pascal’s law. Combined vessels. Manometers”.

Pre-Service Teachers’ View Towards the New Approach in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Visual Art Education

This research attempts to develop a suitable Multicultural Pedagogical Module in teaching Visual Arts Education for upper secondary students. This study focuses on the teachers' understanding and acceptance towards multicultural education and to test the usability of interactive multimedia by repurposing the existing technology. The present research utilizes the Design and Development method focusing on the processes of developing a module which is useful in teaching of Visual Arts Education at upper secondary level. The three phases in this research are Phase one: Need Analysis, Phase two: Design and Development and Phase three: Implementation and Evaluation. However, in this study only the phase of implementation and evaluation which involve 30 pre-service Visual Art Education teachers from local university are reported. The research outcomes consist of text module, interactive multimedia presentation, lesson plan and teaching aid for VAE teachers. The results from the document analysis and semi-structured interview show that the module has a high potential to become a new pedagogical approach that is responsive to multicultural education while enhancing communication skills between the teacher and students in diverse classroom setting.

НОВІ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ В УМОВАХ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article examines the possibilities of using new information technologies in the professional activity of a subject teacher, with the aim of improving various approaches to learning, focused on the development of the student's intellectual potential in the conditions of distance education. Competence - includes a set of interconnected qualities of a person (knowledge, abilities, skills, methods of activity) that are set in relation to a certain range of subjects and processes and necessary for high-quality productive activity in relation to them. Competence is a person's possession of appropriate competence, which includes his personal attitude towards it and the subject of activity. Competency approach is an approach that focused on the result of education, and the result is not the amount of information learned, but the ability of a person to act in various problem situations. In our work, we focused on the issue of formation and development of informational competence of subject teachers. By the information competence of the subject teacher, we will understand not only the use of various information tools, but also their effective application in pedagogical activities in the conditions of distance education. According to the new regulation on certification, if a teacher does not own a computer, he cannot be certified to the first or higher category. To increase the level of the teacher's information competence, it is recommended to: participate in seminars of various levels regarding the use of new information technologies in educational practice; participate in professional contests, online forums and forums; use a wide range of digital technologies and tools (text editors, image processing programs, presentation preparation programs, electronic spreadsheets) in preparation for lessons, electives, and project activities; ensure the use of Internet resources; form a bank of educational tasks that are performed with the active use of new information technologies; to develop own projects regarding the use of new information technologies in the conditions of distance education. It is also considered how the use of new information technologies facilitates the activity of the teacher in conducting classes. Possibilities of using new information technologies at all stages of conducting a modern lesson in the conditions of distance education. Key words: new information technologies, information competence, multimedia presentation, distance education.

A Future Primary School Teacher Competence Building Model through Application of Innovative Technologies

Nowadays in the context of innovations in the education system it is necessary to substantiate the organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of mathematical competence. These changes necessitated the development of a model for the formation of the mathematical competence of future primary school teachers by means of innovative technologies. The purpose of the article is to get acquainted with the components of primary school teachers’ professional competence, to characterize the content of organizational and pedagogical conditions for implementing the model of mathematical competence of future primary school teachers by means of innovative technologies, to form our own model of mathematical competence. Realization of the purpose of the article will give an opportunity in the educational process of higher pedagogical educational institution to improve the professional training of the future specialist, in particular in the aspect of his mathematical competence formation. The educational and methodological support of the process of building mathematical competence is analyzed, in particular: a set of multimedia presentations in the courses “Mathematics” and “Methods of teaching in the educational field of “Mathematics”. a textbook “Methods of teaching in the educational field of “Mathematics”, a textbook “Fundamentals of work in the Moodle environment” and electronic methodological complexes “Mathematics” and “Methods of teaching in the educational field of “Mathematics”, created in the Mооdle environment.

Boyko Ontological system processing of databases of scientific publications

Development of theories, methods and algorithms for the discovery and formation of new knowledge always was one of the most important tasks for any researcher, especially if they actively working on creation of new scientific publications. There is no universal language to describe formally concepts (knowledge) and systemology of transdisciplinary scientific research. Because of this, researchers have a set of urgent problems, and one of them is the way of speeding up the process of finding information (in the form of cognitive-structure) in their own sources. Ontological system for processing of databases of scientific publications created to solve this problem for a researcher, who have from tens to hundreds of scientific papers published. We are unaware of search systems, which would provide the same information for a researcher in such a short time. Ontological system implements technologies of Information Retrieval and Knowledge Discovery in Databases with accent on technologies and instruments such as Semantic Web and cognitive graphics. Development of such ontological system have three stages. On the first stage instruments for system development created, methods and algorithms of interaction between system components "User ¾ Knowledge engineer ¾ Remote endpoint", also data added to the system at this stage. On the second stage task of multimedia presentation for conceptual and figurative structures, described in scientific documents, solved. Gaining new knowledge problem solved on the third stage.

Evaluation of the Developed and Produced Computer Generated Instructional Materials (CGIM) for College Geometry

The tripartite function of faculty members in higher education includes instruction, research, and extension. Built-in into this function was to produce of instructional materials for students’ and teachers’ consumption. The objective of this study was to evaluate computer-generated instructional materials (CGIMs) used in college geometry courses. To attain this, the researchers used descriptive-evaluative design. The respondents were the twenty (20) teachers teaching Geometry and Curriculum Development. The instruments used were the worktext and multimedia efficiency rating scale, usefulness, accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness rating scale. The result shows that in terms of physical attributes, objectives, content, exercises, and evaluation, the worktext has a “very high” efficiency level while in terms of content, physical attributes, and visual clarity the multimedia presentation achieved a “very high” efficiency level. It was also found that in terms of usefulness, accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness, the developed CGIM has attained a “very high” level. This means that the developed CGIM achieved an excellent level of instructional material development. CGIM is recommended as a way to improve the achievement, mental habits, and problem-solving skills of Geometry students.

Colors and Learner’s Gender Evoke Different Emotional and Cognitive Effects in Multimedia Learning

The emotional design principle avers that highly saturated warm colors in multimedia learning presentations can elevate affective-motivational, cognitive, and learning outcomes. While warm and achromatic grayscale color tones have been explored extensively, relatively less research examines the effects of cold colors in multimedia learning. This study explores how color tones (warm, cold, and achromatic grayscale) and learners’ gender influence positive emotions, intrinsic motivation, cognitive load, and transfer performance. An online experiment was conducted where learners pursuing IT courses in an Asian university (n=204) engaged with either one of the multimedia learning lessons on distributed denial-of-service attack imbued with (1) a warm color tone, (2) a cold color tone, and (3) an achromatic grayscale color tone. Findings show that the cold color tone was associated with fewer enhanced positive emotion types than the other color tones. Compared to the achromatic grayscale color tone (M=2.38,SD=1.88), significantly higher extraneous cognitive load ratings were observed with the warm color tone (M=3.26,SD=1.96) and the cold color tone (M=3.24,SD=2.18). Following reports by some learners, this could be attributed to the overly vivid and saturated chromatic colors impairing the learners’ visual and cognitive processes, causing them to rate the multimedia learning experience with warm and cold color tones as more difficult than with the achromatic grayscale color tone. Male learners in the warm color tone condition (M=4.93,SD=3.46) performed marginally better on the transfer posttest than male learners in the cold color tone condition (M=3.49,SD=3.45) and male learners in the achromatic grayscale color tone condition (M=3.44,SD=2.69). In contrast, female learners in the warm color tone condition (M=1.75,SD=1.62) performed marginally worse than female learners in the cold color tone condition (M=3.83,SD=3.92) and significantly worse than female learners in the achromatic grayscale color tone condition (M=3.67,SD=2.50). Overall, these results show that gender can shape the effects of warm colors on learning—the warm color tone can enhance male learners’ but stifle female learners’ transfer performance. Moreover, this study aligns with recent studies that colors as an emotional design feature may lead to higher cognitive load ratings. This paper discusses the theoretical and practical implications and submits a future outlook for broadening the research domain.

On Multimedia Presentation Education Content in a Korean Course of University Liberal Education

In this paper, the importance of multimedia presentation education was discussed. Technology using multimedia assistance is expected in online communication classes, and one of the learning media tools that is well-known among users in education is multimedia presentations or Power Point, which combines text, graphics, images, photos, audio, videos, and animation in an integrated manner. Using editing programs, info-graphic design tools for recording voices and inserting images was included in the multimedia presentation education content.

Adoption of LMS Moodle Tools in Student Learning – in Line with Teaching Practices

The education of students in an online-based environment in the conditions of a pandemic leads to an intensification of the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) by higher education institutions (HEIs). In the study, a survey of the higher schools in Bulgaria, educating students mainly in the field of social, economic, and legal sciences, was made. Based on a survey of a sample of 14 universities that educate more than 1000 students in the specified field, it was found that over 92% of them use the Moodle e-platform. The results of a survey of the opinion of distance learning lecturers at University of Economics – Varna (UE – Varna) for the last three academic years allows for a detailed analysis of the use of Moodle tools and the identification of certain trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: coincidence in the five most used by teachers instruments for the three years of the period; some tools have been removed due to low usage, while others have seen an increase in usability (uploading multimedia presentations, URL module and electronic tests), some gamification-related tools have been added that are considered to have good potential for increasing students’ motivation and engagement in learning.