Online Learning Programs Research Articles

Intelligent solution for automatic online exam monitoring

<p><span lang="EN-US">E-learning has shown significant growth in recent years due to its unavoidable benefits in unexpected situations such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Indeed, online exam is a very important component of an online learning program. It allows higher education institutions to assess student learning outcomes. However, cheating in exams is a widespread phenomenon worldwide, which creates several challenges in terms of integrity, reliability and security of online examinations. In this study, we propose a continuous authentication system for online exam. Our intelligent inference system based on machine learning algorithms and rules, detects continuously any inappropriate behavior in order to limit and prevent fraud. The proposed model includes several modules to enhance security, namely the registration module, the continuous students’ identity verification and control module, the live video stream and the end-to-end sessions recording.</span></p>

Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer 1st edition: Building capacity on cancer prevention to primary healthcare professionals

IntroductionEvery year 1.5 million new cancer cases are diagnosed in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Of these, about 40 % could be prevented. Health illiteracy has been identified as a main barrier for cancer prevention. Primary healthcare professionals (HCP) are key in cancer prevention as they are the first entry point of the population into the healthcare system. The LAC Code Against Cancer 1st edition aims to improve health literacy and awareness of cancer prevention in the LAC population, through building capacity of primary HCP. MethodsThe definition and development of the learning objectives, curriculum, structure, and evaluation of an online learning program for primary HCP was led by a dedicated group of experts from the LAC Code Against Cancer project. A pedagogical guideline and a template to ensure harmonization across topics were produced to guide the program development. Two rounds of internal revisions and an editorial process were performed. ResultsAn online competency-based microlearning program for primary HCP was produced, taking the LAC Code Against Cancer as a basis. The competences addressed in the curriculum are core knowledge, communication skills, decision-making and applying knowledge to real-world situations. A comprehensive evaluation to assess acquisition of these competences, based on the Miller’s Pyramid, was designed with three data collection points: a) immediately before, to assess baseline knowledge and skills; b) immediately after, to determine acquired competences; and c) at 3–6 months follow-up, to assess performance in daily practice. The e-learning will be freely available in the Virtual Campus for Public Health of the Pan American Health Organization in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. ConclusionPrimary HCP, perceived as trustworthy sources of information, are key actors to increase the population’s awareness and literacy on cancer prevention. Building capacity of these professionals has the potential to increase dissemination and impact of the LAC Code Against Cancer by prompting communication with the public and offering personalized actionable preventive messages through counselling.

Elearning levels

For most institutions information technologies represent a hole of additional expense. Most campuses have simply bolted new technologies onto a fixed plant, a fixed faculty, and a fixed notion of classroom instruction. Presented results show that all thirty institutions of course redesign online learning program reduced cost by about forty percent on average, increased course-completion rates, improved retention, better student attitudes toward the subject matter.All universities and colleges of this program have realized promise of technology by means of whole course redesign, active learning, computer-based learning resources, mastery learning, on-demand help, alternative staffing.

Parents’ Perceptions of Online Teaching During the Pandemic: A Shanghai Survey Report

Highlights This survey report outlined parents’ evaluation of the Shanghai online learning program during the pandemic. According to the survey results, most parents favorably accepted the Shanghai online learning initiative, while some parents held some concerns about the forms and impacts. This report reveals nuanced analysis of parents’ perception and their education backgrounds, stresses, and expectations.

A COMPARISON STUDY: THE INFLUENCES OF ONLINE LEARNING ON HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS’ LEARNING OF SPORT SKILL SUBJECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The global educational system has been influenced as a result of the presence of Covid-19. Schools were driven to develop online learning programmes due of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, despite the fact that open online courses have emerged as the primary focus of education reform in the higher education sector, physical education has never been offered any attention by educational reforms which is distance learning. This is despite the fact that distance learning has been actively developed and developed by both the government and schools. New norms demand another approach. Hence, the objectives in this study are to identify if there any differences in students’ well-being, the role of lectures and the effectiveness of sport skill subject learned during online learning among UITM Puncak Alam and MSU Shah Alam students during Covid-19. This study is a quantitative study. A set of questionnaire was distributed to 304 students of UITM Puncak Alam and MSU Shah Alam who took sport skills subject during pandemic covid-19. The findings show there was no significant difference in effectiveness of sport skill subject learned through out online between UITM (M=3.3967, SD=.854) and MSU (M=3.413, SD=.717) students; t (-1.75), p =.862 >0.05. In conclusion, both students and lecturers experience difficulties when participating in online learning. Tolerance and cooperation on the part of both the lecturers and the students are essential to the success of an online learning programme. During the times when classes are held online, it is essential that students and teachers are able to communicate effectively with one another.

Hubungan Antara Kesehatan Mental dengan Prestasi Akademik pada Siswa SMPN 36 Surabaya Selama Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi

This research was motivated by the phenomenon of the spread of the Covid-19 virus which resulted in all schools in Indonesia being closed during the pandemic and an online learning program was implemented. Online learning carried out at home makes most students feel bored and the demands obtained from schools such as assignments cause students to experience stress so that it will affect student learning outcomes. This study aims to determine the relationship between mental health and student achievement at SMPN 36 Surabaya during online learning during the pandemic. This research is a type of quantitative research with a correlational approach. The variables contained in this study were mental health as the independent variable and academic achievement as the dependent variable. This research was conducted at SMPN 36 Surabaya with a population of 594 students and the sample in this study was 225 students who were taken using the Stratified Random Sampling Technique. The data collection technique uses a mental health scale (reliability = 0.752) and for academic achievement by taking data that is already available, namely the UAS raport card score for even semesters. The analysis technique used Pearson's product-moment correlation with the help of the SPSS 16 program. The results of the data analysis of this study showed that the correlation coefficient (rxy) was 0.374 with a significance of 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is a positive relationship between mental health and academic achievement in students. SMPN 36 Surabaya during online learning during the pandemic. The effect of mental health on student academic achievement in this study was 14%.

Evaluation of Online Learning Program: Study at Buddhist Sunday School, Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya Buddhist Sunday School

This study aimed to evaluate the online learning program at Buddhist Sunday School, Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya by using the CIPP model. The result of this study showed that: (1) the online learning program at Buddhist Sunday School, Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya was organized by Buddhist Sunday School's administrators so the teachers could teach Dhamma to the students even during the Covid-19 pandemic; (2) The teachers and students need equipment, such as laptops and the internet to connect with zoom; (3) The teacher used PowerPoint to deliver the material. The learning was carried out by various methods, such as lectures, stories, watching movies, and online games; and (4) The online learning outcomes, including the development of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. The assessment was carried out by observation or orally. From online learning, the students could be cheerful even during the Covid-19 pandemic, they also can apply the devotional teachings to their parents, but on the other hand, they used gadgets more.

Teacher-parent collaboration for developing student character in online learning

<span lang="EN-US">Teachers, parents, and students have had difficulty with character development exercises in online learning programs. Students’ character quality has suffered as a result of these issues. This study described the essence of reading fondness, learning discipline, and social care in developing the students’ character development. In addition, this study also aimed to analyze the role of teachers and parents in character development during the online learning process. Students, teachers, and parents provided information via online questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive quantitative analysis, thematic analysis, and reflective thinking were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that teachers and parents faced challenges that impacted student character quality. Teachers and parents have limited opportunities to shape a students’ character. Instead, they must collaborate to develop it. The limitation of this study lies in the online data collection process, thus suggesting the need to use a more in-depth method to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the case.</span>

Online Learning in a High-Performance Sport Environment—A Mixed-Method Study

This study investigated a high-performance rugby academy program in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown period in 2020. Unsurprisingly, this challenged academy staff who were abruptly charged with conceptualizing and implementing the program in innovative ways including a move to online learning and the adoption of online learning tools. A mixed-method sequential exploratory design was employed to explore the managers, coaches, and learners’ experiences. Phase 1 explored three coaches and two academy managers conceptualization and subsequent experiences of the online program. Phase 2 explored 44 academy players’ experiences of the online learning program. Our findings reveal that an explicit focus on player well-being and connection online appeared to increase a “sense of community” within and across both cohorts through enhanced communication, participation, and interaction. The challenges encountered included: accessibility, the amount, flow, and direction of information, “app fatigue,” and online technologies that were not fit-for-purpose. Our discussion reinforces that purposeful design and constant reflection is requisite to the successful and sustainable implementation of online coaching environments. We conclude with five fundamental lessons learned from COVID-19 that are worthy of consideration in the purposeful design of future online high-performance sporting programmes.

Knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental students regarding online learning program during COVID-19 pandemic – A cross-sectional study

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic compelled most of the countries to impose a lockdown bringing the whole world to a standstill and everyone had to quickly adapt to different ways of working, learning, communicating, and adjusting at every step of life. In response, online education was implemented in India because of the unprecedented nationwide closure of all academic institutions. Initially, a complete shift to online learning was a difficult process for both students and teachers but eventually they got familiarized as it was being used partly over the past few years in dental and higher educational institutes all over the country. The objectives of the study are as follows: (1) To evaluate the efficacy of e-learning, (2) To assess knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental students regarding the online learning program during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was formulated and validated by the subject experts and IEC permission was obtained. Online feedback was collected from UG and PG students of Dental colleges in Central India using Google forms. Results: Total questionnaire received was 600 in which 520 responses were complete. Out of which 453 (87.2%) were Bachelor of Dental Surgery and 67 were (12.8%) Master of Dental Surgery students. Around 500 students had a considerable knowledge of computers with 411 (79.1%) of students claiming to have an appropriate internet access. Almost 62.4% of the students agreed that technology has helped them in understanding concepts and improved their ability to retain information. Students gave varied responses regarding their perception of online learning but agree that this is the only way to continue with their dental education in these unprecedented times of the pandemic. Conclusion: The use of online lectures, webinars, and continuing dental education has proved to be informative for dental students and has played a substantial role in completion of the curriculum in these pandemic times. Therefore, a mixed model online and offline education can be developed for effective learning.

Post COVID-19 Analysis of the Status of online Infrastructure use by Public Universities in Kenya: The Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a lot of interference in learning institutions. Universities were not spared by this pandemic, and this brought about a need to reconsider modes of learning which had all along been face-to-face. Online learning has proved itself as a promising instructional medium as well as a prime area for researchers to investigate its effectiveness on learning and pedagogy. Covid-19 provided an avenue to explore the use of technology in learning given that learning institutions were closed indefinitely. Online infrastructure refers to the hardware, software and internet availability in learning institutions that promote distance education or e-learning. This study sought to establish the status of online pedagogical infrastructure in public universities with a focus on Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study population comprised of staff and students of MMUST. Stratified sampling was used to get a sample size of 682 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, Learning Management System content analysis, and observations. The study found that the available online pedagogical infrastructure in MMUST was not sufficient to facilitate online learning. Additionally, the findings indicate that majority of the students and lecturers did not have access to necessary online infrastructure. There lacks a clear policy guidelines for online learning. These findings show that MMUST has inadequate requisite ICT infrastructure and skills to enhance successful implementation of online learning. The study therefore recommends a need for public universities to create partnership with the private sector to improve ICT infrastructure to build the necessary capacity and standardize online learning programs. It further recommends that Institution Policymakers need to formulate policies that promote effective online learning across universities.

Implementation of Online Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Students are expected to easily and comfortably accept online learning. This paper intends to outline how online learning was implemented at SMK Negeri 1 Gelumbang throughout the covid-19 epidemic. This study employs a phenomenological research design and is qualitative in nature. Purposive sampling was the technique that was employed. Observation, documentation, and interview-based data collection methods. Utilizing the triangulation technique, the validity of the data is tested. Interactive analysis, which includes data gathering, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion-making, was used to obtain data analysis from the outcomes of data collecting. The findings indicated that, despite a few roadblocks, the online learning program at SMK Negeri 1 Gelumbang could be regarded to be operating successfully. Teachers at SMK Negeri 1 Gelumbang have access to Wi-Fi, and students receive free quotas as supporting elements for online learning. The low level of technological proficiency, the absence of parental involvement, and the challenging accessibility to the internet were the challenges identified.

Teaching medical students in general practice when conducting remote consults: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT Background Telehealth involves real-time communication (telephone or video-call) between patients and health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic propelled general practitioners to conduct most consultations remotely, seeing patients face-to-face only when required. Placement opportunities and experience for medical students were reduced. Initially online learning programmes replaced clinical attachments. Subsequently, clinical teachers supervised students to engage in remote consultations, either in clinics or from their homes. This study aimed to explore the experience of New Zealand general practitioners undertaking clinical teaching with medical students when telehealth consulting. Methods Semi-structured interviews with general practitioners who had taught medical students whilst consulting remotely. General inductive thematic analysis of transcribed interviews. Results Six female and four male participants aged 40 to over 65 years. Participants often focused on general practicalities of telehealth consultations and effects on the patient-doctor relationship, and needed direction to consider remote consultations with students, which added to the interactions. Four themes were identified: changes needed in teaching delivery format; direct comparison with face-to-face; challenges and advantages to remote teaching, each with subthemes. Discussion Clinicians needed to determine practical logistics and develop skills for both remote consulting and teaching. New format and structures of consultations needed planning. Differences from face-to-face teaching included scene-setting for the consultation and supervision factors. Telehealth teaching conferred new opportunities for learning but also challenges (e.g. consent, cues, uncertainty). Remote consultations are likely to remain a significant mode for doctor-patient interactions. Preliminary guidelines for teaching and learning using telehealth need to be developed and embedded into medical programmes and then evaluated.

Exploring the E-learning experiences of students during Covid-19: a case study of the Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Pakistan

In Pakistan, E-Learning was never a part of the regular mode of education delivery in any institution. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all educational institutes, including colleges and universities, now offer online learning programs. E-Learning is internet or web-based learning now widely used in Pakistan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores the experiences of university students during COVID-19, and the case study is of Khushal Khan Khattak University in district Karak of Pakistan. A descriptive qualitative design was used by using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using semi-structured, face-to-face in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to devise different themes based on the interviews taken. The study results revealed six major themes: Difficult in accessing E-Learning, Reservations about the shift to E-Learning, Learning Issues, Personal views and issues, Completion and comprehension of coursework, and challenges related to E-Learning. The study concluded that the abrupt remote online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted students at all stages of education.

Analysis of Online Learning Problems in Social Studies Subjects (Scope of Elementary Schools)

At the beginning of 2020, the country of Indonesia was hit by a virus outbreak that we often know as COVID-19. This greatly affects all sectors in Indonesia, especially in the field of education. That is why, the rate of education in this pandemic era is very low. Even so, the Indonesian government always tries to advance education by issuing programs that help Indonesian students to keep learning. For example, by publishing online learning programs (on the network) as well as student quota funds or fees. Although it doesn't run like normal learning in general, this program might help a little. Unfortunately, the consequences of this program also cause many problems or problems that occur. Both internal and external factors. Social studies learning is one of the fields of study that includes social sciences, humanities and social problems of life. At the elementary school level, this learning is one of the important areas to learn, but since learning is done online, there are many things that create an obstacle in this learning. Therefore, it is necessary to solve problems in elementary social studies learning barriers to help realize the importance of social studies learning.

Analysıs Of Parental Support To Reduce Student Learning Insecure Durıng The Covıd-19 Pandemic

Parental support to reduce learning insecurity is very important so that self-confidence and security in children can increase. This study aims to determine parental support to reduce student learning insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Insecure is more experienced by students with a quiet and quiet character. The emergence of a lack of confidence, shame, anxiety, and insecurity makes students less comfortable when studying at school and at home. In addition, students who experience this make them students who are less active, less creative, and dare not express their opinions or ideas when learning takes place, so there needs to be motivation given from parents to children when studying at home, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic where the school holds an online learning program that requires parents to be more active in paying attention to children while learning. Parents must provide more support to reduce the insecurity that grows in children, especially lack of confidence and shame so that they can Cause excessive feelings of anxiety and trigger feelings of insecurity when socializing at school.

A Comparison of Cognitive and Social Presence in Online Graduate Courses: Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Modalities

Over the last decade, online courses have continued to expand, and students in higher education are being offered increased access to technology and communication tools in online learning programs. This action research study analyzed the impact of two distinct types of online course instruction (100% asynchronous and weekly online synchronous meetings) on learning outcomes, including cognitive and social presence, knowledge gained, and student perceptions. Study participants consisted of graduate students enrolled in online sections of a course on program evaluation. Four sections of the course were available: two included a synchronous meeting using web-conferencing, and two used an asynchronous format. A quasi-experimental design was used and included a pre-post test knowledge assessment, a modified version of the Community of Inquiry questionnaire (CoI), and end-of-course student evaluations. The mean ratings of the CoI in this study ranged from 3.75–4.60 out of 5. There was a significant difference in the cognitive presence scores for synchronous (M=4.26, SD=.529 asynchronous (M=4.47, SD=.454) conditions; t(97)=-2.07, p =.041. Our results suggest when students learn in an asynchronous format, they have a higher cognitive presence. The average scores on the knowledge pre-test were the same for both sections but post-test scores were slightly higher in the asynchronous section. Instructor ratings were high for all courses. These findings may offer valuable implications to higher education programs that have recently transitioned to online teaching modalities.

Factors Influencing the E-Learning Experience: Evidence from Indian Education Sector During Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of educational institutions worldwide and put academic schedules in danger. Most educational institutions have turned to online learning platforms to maintain academic activities. But the issues surrounding the readiness, design, and effectiveness of e-learning remain unclear. It is still not precisely understood, especially for a developing nation like India, where technological challenges like device appropriateness and bandwidth availability present significant difficulties. Through an online survey of 152 students, this study aims to investigate how students perceive and enjoy online learning. To create an efficient online learning environment, we also investigated the variables affecting students' motivation levels for online classes. According to the students, while internet connectivity challenges in rural locations make it difficult to take advantage of online learning programs, the flexibility and convenience of online classes make them an appealing option. The insights from this article can help build the curriculum for the new normal in agricultural education systems, where switching totally to online mode may not be practical and a hybrid medium is advised.

Artificial Intelligence and its scope in Latin American higher education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a significant impact on Latin American higher education. Through a bibliographic methodology of a qualitative nature, it has been possible to analyze and understand the scope of AI in this area. In the first place, it is highlighted that AI in Latin American higher education has allowed expanding access to education, breaking geographical and economic barriers. This is achieved through the availability of digital educational resources and the ability to participate in online learning programs. In addition, AI has promoted the personalization of learning, adapting the educational process to the individual needs of students. Through intelligent tutoring systems and AI-based educational platforms, relevant content can be offered and adapted to each student, as well as provide instant and personalized feedback. AI has also improved the efficiency and quality of higher education. By automating administrative and repetitive tasks, time is freed up for educators to focus on more meaningful activities, such as curriculum design and individual attention to students. In addition, AI enables data analysis and pedagogical reporting, facilitating evidence-based decision making. However, ethical and privacy challenges associated with the use of AI in higher education are recognized. It is necessary to ensure the protection of students' personal data and address issues of fairness and transparency in the development and implementation of AI systems. In conclusion, AI is transforming higher education in Latin America, providing access, personalization, efficiency and quality. The qualitative bibliographic methodology has allowed us to understand the scope of AI in this area, highlighting its positive impact and the challenges that must be addressed for its responsible implementation.

Evaluasi Sistem Pembelajaran Online di SMP Negeri 5 Kabupaten Takalar

This study aims to evaluate the online learning system at SMP NEGERI 5, Takalar Regency. This type of research is evaluation research using the CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product). This research was conducted at SMP NEGERI 5 Takalar Regency with research subjects being students of SMP NEGERI 5 Takalar Regency. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using quantitative methods. The results showed that: evaluation results based on the context aspect obtained evaluation results of 95% very good category, on the input aspect obtained evaluation results of 91% very good category, on the process aspect obtained evaluation results of 93% very good category and on the product aspect obtained evaluation results of 79% in the good category. This means that the online learning program at SMP Negeri 5 Takalar Regency can be continued.