New Technologies For Learning Research Articles

New technologies and students with learning difficulties

New Technologies have become a part of the wider lifestyle and over the years, in the future, they will probably continue to be an important part of our lives. The use of computers and the Internet appears to be able to improve people's daily lives, the quality of their work, their market prospects, while facilitating communications and access to information (National Research Council 1999). Also, using computers may help students gain experience with technology. Many questions have arisen in relation to the use of New Technologies in learning. Much research focuses on investigating the impact of ICT on student achievement while few have focused on children with special learning needs. The purpose of the research is to investigate whether and to what extent students with special learning difficulties perform better with the use of new technologies compared to the traditional learning method. The results of the research, which was carried out on a sample of 232 Kindergarten and First Primary students, showed that children with special learning difficulties adapt easily to this new learning environment and that they perform better compared to the traditional teaching method.

PENGEMBANGAN KOMPETENSI DIGITAL GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM SEKOLAH DASAR DALAM KERANGKA KURIKULUM MERDEKA

The use of various new technologies in the learning process has strengthened since the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice has two general implications, positive and negative. This paper seeks to reveal the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers at the elementary school level in increasing their digital competence amid the strengthening of new technology in learning. This study used descriptive qualitative research methods. This study indicates that the development of digital teacher competencies takes place through two stages—First, the stage of strengthening digital competence by following technical guidance on the management and use of ICT for elementary school (SD, Sekolah Dasar) teachers, developing it by self-study through the use of YouTube, making products in the form of Google Sites, and using it in the learning process in the classroom. Second, implementing a post-guidance training program for teachers and students at the school where they work. The study’s implications are discussed within the framework of an independent curriculum. The practical suggestion of this study lies in the importance of integrating technical guidance, teacher’s independent learning, and collaboration between teachers as the basis for developing teacher competence.

ABOUT SOME ASPECTS OF INNOVATIONS IN PEDAGOGY

In this paper we will try to describe the pedagogical approaches born from technological development, to define the level of innovation and we will focus on the psychological aspects that are affected by the use of new technologies in learning.

Possibility of comprehensive development of students in foreign language classes

The use of creative methods in teaching a foreign language is one of the factors that contribute to increasing the motivation of students, which is one of the most important prerequisites for success. The importance of creative teaching of English is confirmed by surveys and analysis of learning outcomes, because a great role in the comprehensive development of students is played by the teacher, in particular, the teacher of foreign languages, who, above all, must develop high moral qualities in their educators and build relationships with them on the basis of mutual understanding, mutual assistance, trust and mutual respect in the learning process. The problem of formation and development of a humane personality is dominant in higher education, and the decisive role of the teacher in the formation of human qualities of the student is confirmed by practice and experience. The humanization of the relationship between teacher and student is the basis of the educational function of teaching, the results of which the student will carry out in various activities, in different versions of interpersonal relationships. Goal. The purpose of this work is to analyze the basic principles of comprehensive development of students during language classes. The article emphasizes the need for a creative approach to classes, self-development of the teacher, their mastery of new technologies for learning, including distance learning. Methodology. The purpose and specificity of the study determined the use of the method of description with elements of comparative analysis for a comprehensive coverage of the problem. Results. The article emphasizes the importance of a foreign language teacher's choice of learning strategies, materials and techniques for achieving overall language success. Even during the pandemic and the development of distance learning, the basic requirements for the teacher remain unchanged. In order to successfully solve the problems of learning a foreign language in non-linguistic higher schools, a creative teacher with a high level of education and culture is needed. Оriginality. In particular, the article shows which qualities of teachers are most in demand by students themselves as a result of surveys. Practical value. The article provides some recommendations in order to achieve the desired atmosphere in the classroom, the ways to relieve stress of students who do not easily learn the language, methods of successful interaction in groups. They can be used by foreign language teachers in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.

Editorial

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly subsides, this journal, which focuses on learning and technology, is overwhelmed with article submissions. The education response to the health and safety requirements of the pandemic included the use of new technologies for learning in many education spaces and geographic places. Suffice to say that the interest in the topic of technology-enabled learning has increased exponentially. Over the last year we have received more than double our usual number of submissions. While an exciting transformation in the field of education, we were unprepared for the influx. Many of our authors and reviewers work in some sector of education, as does the editorial team of the journal. Currently caught up with our response to submissions, there continues to be some delay in securing agreement and support from reviewers, many of whom are still dealing with the demand on education to continue near-normal delivery. As interest and expertise in the field develops, and with hope that the pandemic continues to subside, we expect to see these recent time delays diminish over the next year.

GENESIS – Generating e-learning systems in schools: School-university e-learning research partnerships for scaling up innovation

Despite optimism about new technologies for learning, e-learning innovation has been slow to scale up. This research set out to investigate whether an e-learning environment designed by students themselves would scale easily in schools. To do so, the GENESIS Project, a collaborative undertaking between three schools and a University, created the opportunity for students as researchers to conceive, prototype, and test an e-learning environment in which they and other students could explore ideas of interest to them. Preliminary findings show that students are able to design e-learning environments that provide good contexts for learning. Furthermore, such an approach appears to set in motion deep and lasting change in schools in ways that align with Coburn’s (2003) four ways of thinking about scaling up. The Project demonstrates, in all its phases, a way in which students themselves can take information leadership of curriculum in a culture of change.

How have youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder managed quarantine derived from COVID-19 pandemic? An approach to families perspectives

Quarantine derived from COVID-19 pandemic has challenged children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families daily life and routines. Because of these children unique needs related to manage uncertainty and overcoming situations, an in-depth approach to how they navigated through quarantine urged to better comprehend their current support needs. Forty-seven families with a child with ASD ranging in age between 2 and 17 years old (M = 7.3, SD = 3.4) from the north of Spain responded to an online developed questionnaire on different aspects of their daily life management of quarantine. Most of the families stressed that their offspring better drove quarantine than expected. Some families reported that youth participated more often in families’ routines and were more communicative with their parents. Families, beyond some difficulties aroused, had more time to qualitatively spend with their children to teach new skills as autonomy or house care related skills. Families also developed new strategies to manage quarantine, such as structuring their days, using visual supports or new technologies for learning or leisure, and found more useful in this effort their family cohesion, online contact with relatives, and having online psychological supports.

Інноваційні методи викладання при вивченні економічних дисциплін у закладах вищої освіти України

The article is primarily aimed at considering the essence and significance of innovative methods of teaching economic disciplines in higher education institutions, their use in professional activities with students during educational work. The article considers innovative methods of learning in the teaching of economic disciplines used in the system of modern educational process in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The peculiarities of forms and methods of innovative learning are defined, the specifics of their use during classes with students in economic disciplines are covered. The author specifies application of such methods, forms and methods of educational work as: audiovisual method of training; analysis of errors, collisions, incidents; discussion with the invitation of specialists; brainstorming; «decision tree»; business (role-playing) game (students try the role of a teacher in economics, an accountant, auditor, a broker, manager, etc.); «take a position»; Socratic dialogue; interview method; public speaking; commenting, evaluating (or self-evaluating) of the participants’ actions; training ground; method of analysis and diagnosis of the situation; method of cooperative learning; problematic methods; partially search methods; research methods; method of projects; modeling; trainings; the program-role method of generating ideas; work in small groups; «competence» game; simulation games; PRES formula, etc. The essence of the case method, its principles, structure, features, influence on the formation of qualitative characteristics of the future specialist in economics is covered. It is emphasized the use of new technologies in learning, such as multimedia, computers, etc. and the combination of innovative methods with classical, traditional ones.

Digital Transformation of Educational Institutions: Challenges, Opportunities and Needs Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic

Educational institutions have invested in digital transformation, bringing new opportunities, however, also presenting challenges associated with this change. Recently, the Covid-19 outbreak accelerated this process, accentuating online learning in the educational process. The purpose of this article was to present an overview of the challenges and opportunities related to digital transformation of educational institutions and the needs caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Consequently, to better define the subject, it was conducted a qualitative methodology of bibliographic review. Digital transformation requires a reorganization of educational institutions, not only in the academic curriculum but also in both networking and social ways. Efforts are needed to integrate students and teachers in this digital age since they require training, monitoring and support in both digital knowledge and digital security. Otherwise, there is the risk of disruptions and anguish occurrence in the transitioning process and most of the advances made may not be sustainable. Despite all the known advantages of implementing new technologies in learning, digital divide raises concerns about equity. A good internet connection and availability of equipment are essential to make teaching process uniform and fair. Covid-19 pandemic forced digital transformation and the abrupt change in routines and procedures has putted everyone under great strain, namely teachers. However, this forced change also brought positive aspects such as investment in technologies of the future, with numerous initiatives and learning models already in practice and which are here to stay, as the teaching methods will never be the same after such an impactful experience.

A Study on Transformation of Education Sector through Digitalization

Digitalization is the latest wave of innovation that is connecting people all over the world. Digitalization is a converging of Information technology, telecommunication, internet and other related technologies. Transformation and telecommunication have been supreme in education sector with extensive change was made in this era. Technology has made everything much uncomplicated and rapid, in this scenario of digitalization; it is an essential for the education sector to adapt new technologies for learning. Digitalization brings in a more practical perspective of tracking students’ performance. In this scenario, a digitalization is a big time saver; a digital path can take place a major role for fulfilling students’ enhancement. Digitalization affords a safe mode of education which is clear and responsible. Through digitalization students can improve in their progress. Educators from different categories of all level to understand the importance of digitization. In this current scenario, digitization are making more attractive in education sector which are directly influencing student education.

Changing Learning Ecologies in Early Childhood Teacher Education: From Technology to stem Learning

This review examines the design cycles of innovation in response to changing policy, technological and practical imperatives. It begins with the initial creation of an information and communication technology course in an early childhood teacher education program and describes its evolution into a contemporary topic. Program changes occur because of policy-driven trends, including the expansion of the definition of what constitutes technology and the incorporation of innovations into curricula and pedagogical practices. We characterize these changes in three design cycles. In the first cycle, courses to prepare preservice teachers for early childhood centers focused primarily on computer-based skills. In the second cycle, new technologies were integrated into the curricula and teaching programs and incorporated into the practicum. In the third cycle, the principles and practices inherent to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) education were adopted to extend the role of new technologies in contemporary curricula and pedagogies. These new learning ecologies were characterized by the application of inter-disciplinary knowledge in authentic learning contexts. The reviewed case studies included students in three new technologies course projects in an early childhood teacher education program. The findings revealed that early childhood preservice teachers expected more opportunities to practice and apply new technologies in innovative learning spaces focused on stem learning. Furthermore, they believed that university teacher education courses should be applicable to practice-based contexts. The implications of this review inform the process of change in the design of teacher education programs from technology-based learning to the pedagogical innovations needed to prepare future teachers. It illustrates that new technologies for learning should consider changing learning ecologies in their design and implementation, and should support early childhood teachers in understanding and using child-centered pedagogical approaches.

The Levels of Availability of Electronic Learning Efficiencies of Yemeni Female Teachers

Over the last few years, Electronic Learning use is becoming more widespread and successful in teaching female students in developing countries in general, and the Arabic world. This trend is seen especially with the introduction of new technologies for learning and teaching. As a result, the competent female teachers are the key for it’s successful implementations, and they must have the sufficient knowledge and skills for the effective implementation of Electronic Learning. So, this study aims to evaluate, identify the practice, knowledge levels, and the efficiencient use of Electronic Learning by Yemeni female teachers at Al-Hodaidah city schools. Furthermore, it tried to determine whether there were differences in those female teachers’ best practice and knowledge level due to the (Academic Specialization Type; Academic Qualifications; Educational Courses Attended Related to Electronic Learning). A questionnaire (40 items) containing four axises of Electronic Learning efficiencies (Computers Use Skills; Networks and Internet Use Skills; Knowledge of Electronic Learning Culture; Skills of Design and Managing the Curricular of Electronic Learning) was used. The sample consisted of (174) female teachers chosen randomly out of the study community. A descriptive approach was used, also SPSS program for data analyses. The study revealed a moderate level of practice, knowledge, and degree of efficiencies of Electronic Learning. The usage and knowledge level of the networks and internet use skills had the highest degree among all best practices, whereas the design and managing the Electronic Learning curricular skills got the least degree of all best practices. Additionally, there were no statistically significant variances and differences found due to the types of academic qualifications in the third and fourth axises. But there were statistically significant differences found due to the type of academic specialization, types of academic qualifications and attending training course related to Electronic Learning on all the axises.

Designing a digital pedagogical pattern for improving foreign language learners’ oral proficiency

South African undergraduate foreign language students need more opportunity to practise their oral language skills. Not only do appeals to focus more on oral productive skills feature in scholarly literature (Delena-le Roux 2010), it is also one of the main conclusions from a survey among beginner students of French at the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University (South Africa). It was therefore necessary to design a teaching and learning intervention, specifically aimed at improving beginner students’ oral communication skills in French. Laurillard’s (2012) Conversational Framework inspired the design of a digital pedagogical pattern (DPP), consisting of context and pedagogy descriptors for the development of foreign language learners’ oral communication skills. The Conversational Framework analyses formal learning and challenges the use of new technologies in learning. The implementation process of a DPP for the development of students’ (French) oral skills involved three cycles, each with specific outcomes and three groups of participants: the control group and two experimental groups. Field-testing the proposed DPP provided important insights which should be integrated in the design of subsequent digital pedagogical patterns in the specific context: limiting the participant groups to two; decreasing the number of interventions to be implemented in the limited teaching time of a semester; ensuring that each step adheres to the requirements of the Conversational Framework. Student results from the learning interventions in future studies should reveal which intervention better promotes oral communication skills.

Evaluación de recursos tecnológicos didácticos mediante e-rúbricas

To properly and effectively introduce ICT in education, the methods and strategies that structure the teaching-learning process must be changed, as they cannot continue responding to the traditional expositive approach. Teachers must play a role of learning facilitator and students must take a more active role. But the evaluation and selection that is made of digital tools and materials used in the classroom should also be modified. Given this need, 50 students from the Madrid Open University, who were studying the subject of Education entitled Methods, resources and new technologies for learning, were invited to design an e-rubric which could serve them to assess the quality and the adequacy of digital educational resources, and at the same time it could offer them the opportunity to discover the educational possibilities offered by this type of tool as evaluation method.

A race to the bottom – prison education and the English and Welsh policy context

This article examines prison education in England and Wales arguing that a disjuncture exists between the policy rhetoric of entitlement to education in prison at the European level and the playing out of that entitlement in English and Welsh prisons. Caught between conflicting discourses around a need to combat recidivism and a need for incarceration, prison education in England exists within a policy context informed, in part, by an international human rights agenda on the one hand and global recession, financial cutbacks, and a moral panic about crime on the other. The European Commission has highlighted a number of challenges facing prison education in Europe including over-crowded institutions, increasing diversity in prison populations, the need to keep pace with pedagogical changes in mainstream education and the adoption of new technologies for learning. These are challenges confronting all policy makers involved in prison education in England and Wales in a policy context that is messy, contradictory and fiercely contested. The article argues that this policy context, exacerbated by socio-economic discourses around neo-liberalism, is leading to a race-to-the-bottom in the standards of educational provision for prisoners in England and Wales.

Has Web 2.0 revitalized informal learning? The relationship between Web 2.0 and informal learning

Learning is becoming increasingly self-directed and often occurs away from schools and other formal educational settings. The development of a myriad of new technologies for learning has enabled people to learn anywhere and anytime. Web 2.0 technology allows researchers to shed a new light on the importance and prevalence of informal learning. However, there are few empirical studies that support the claim that this technology facilitates informal learning. The present study investigates the relationship between Web 2.0 levels and the evaluation of informal learning websites. For this purpose, 287 informal learning websites were selected and their Web 2.0 levels were rated based upon eight criteria proposed in the Web 2.0 exploratory literature. In addition, previously examined informal learning evaluation results were employed. The results showed that current informal learning websites have moderately adopted the most heavily promoted features of Web 2.0. Correlation analyses showed a positive relationship between Web 2.0 features and informal learning website ratings. The implications for the relationship and internal correlations of variables were summarized and discussed.

Issues in mobile learning technology

PurposeThis paper aims to outline some key issues in mobile learning technology.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses the impact of mobile learning technology, based on the author's experience in the field.FindingsDecide, design, develop and deploy is the standard four‐step process relating to technology. The drivers for adopting new technologies in learning include not only the suppliers and the customers (the buyers) but also the consumers (users) – in other words, everyone. Increasingly – since about 2006 – consumers want to use mobile devices for learning and for the less formal “performance support”. Initially, there can a high cost of ownership (of the latest mobile devices). So the key issue for HR and learning & development (L&D) professionals is how to get the maximum value from, and use of, this technology.Originality/valueThe paper outlines key issues in mobile learning technology facing HR and L&D professionals, in particular how to get the maximum value from, and use of, this technology.

O uso do Moodle como reforço ao ensino presencial de parasitologia e micologia no curso de graduação em medicina

O ensino presencial nos cursos de graduação continua sendo o foco do ensino e da aprendizagem. Com o advento de novas tecnologias de ensino, algumas ferramentas têm sido utilizadas como reforço ao ensino presencial. A plataforma Moodle (Modular Object Oriented Distance Learning) tem sido uma das mais empregadas nas instituições de ensino. Este estudo avaliou a relação do ensino presencial com o uso do Moodle institucional na disciplina de Parasitologia e Micologia Médica do curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA). Como reforço a esta atividade, a página da disciplina cadastrada no sistema Moodle disponibilizou casos clínicos para que os alunos realizassem o diagnóstico. Além disso, foram apresentadas outras informações complementares para o ensino presencial. A metodologia buscou exercitar os instrumentos de aprendizagem que o sistema Moodle oferece, como o link a um arquivo ou site, os fóruns de discussão, a ferramenta questionário e o chat. Como o Moodle é institucional, nele está disponível a página da disciplina, onde passaram a constar todas as informações referentes à mesma, bem como as atividades extraclasse

Legal Education Reform in India: Dialogue Among Indian Law Teachers

This article outlines legal education reform debate occurring around the world and the developments in India and is designed to be useful to legal educators in India to respond to the NKC's recommendations. These intersecting reform trends in other parts of the world include: (1) reframing of curricular content to integrate cross-border and international dimensions of practice; (2) greater emphasis on problem-solving, negotiation, and transactional practice to balance the traditional law school curricular focus on litigation; (3) connection of theory and practice through clinical legal education; and (4) use of new technologies for learning. A pervasive theme found within the last three trends is the need to place greater emphasis on values and ethics. The article then turns to the legal education context in India, with over 900 institutions offering law courses, and highlights reforms efforts in Indian legal education. Government bodies, including the Bar Council of India, Law Commission of India, and University Grants Commission, have convened expert panels that have recommended legal education reforms, some of which have been implemented and some of which are pending. Eminent professors have admirably guided such efforts. However, it appears that greater dialogue among the vast numbers of Indian law teachers is needed: – to envision the role that lawyers can play in bringing about a more just society within India and in strengthening India as a country globally; – to identify and implement improvements needed in pedagogy and curriculum; and – to improve the infrastructure supporting legal education itself, in particular, teacher training, professional development and teaching materials, and community service materials. Sharing ideas through legal research and scholarship is important to initiate the dialogue. Specific treatment of strengthening support for law teachers for conducting legal and socio-legal research will be the subject of a subsequent article. This article poses broad questions for law teachers to consider and seeks to inspire the Indian law teachers to collaborate more closely, using new readily available technologies, to contribute more interactively to legal education reform.

A Virtual Instructor Service-Oriented Architecture for Teaching Robotics in Mixed Reality

One of the biggest challenges faced by most computer science educators is assessing whether a student comprehends programming and robotic design concepts. In this paper, we introduce the benefits of exploring new technologies for learning in the form of LEGO robotics and obtaining problem solving skills. Students use the LEGO (Mindstorms for Schools) Team Challenge kit #9790 in conjunction with a programming environment called ROBOLAB. Finally, we propose a Virtual Instructor as a mixed reality based instructional system that addresses these learning challenges and reduces the learning curve for robotics as well as enhances robotic instruction.