Teaching Platform Research Articles

The impact of the integration of digital platforms and active teaching strategies (Kahoot!) on the performance of Brazilian medical course students in the discipline of histology.

Teaching human histology is part of understanding the tissues of the human body and, therefore, it is part of the training curriculum of all health courses. The increase in technologies and active teaching methodologies has a positive impact on student learning, as it reduces the challenges present in the subject. Therefore, this work aimed to compare the performance of students in the histology discipline, when compared to traditional teaching methodology and its association with game-based learning and a basic histology teaching platform. Three classes of the medical course were selected between the years 2022 and 2023, each of which was separated into a group. One group did not have access to any platform, being called the Traditional Group (TG), a group that used Kahoot!, being called the Kahoot Group (KG), and a group that used the teaching platform, being called the Histoatlas Group (HG). Both KG and HG groups showed greater effectiveness in learning and improved performance, when compared to TG. These improvements in KG and HG were also highlighted as learning aids and easy to use. KG students performed better in the practical test when comparing groups. However, this difference was not observed in the students' averages. However, students pointed out the relevance of trying to improve the traditional teaching methodology. Therefore, this study points out that, even though the traditional teaching methodology is efficient in the student's teaching and learning process, there is a need on the part of students to make the subject more dynamic.

Мониторинг образовательных возможностей цифровой среды для выполнения домашнего задания в школе

The article examines the role of the digital educational environment in school homework practice. The goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The authors study the history of the origin and transformation of homework, as well as the most important functions of homework in the development of personality and self-organization of schoolchildren. Based on the material of a sociological study conducted in the format of an online survey in schools of Omsk, the attitude of parents and schoolchildren to the use of digital educational resources and platforms for completing homework is revealed. This problem is studied in the context of the prospects for the digital transformation of modern education.

Использование цифровой образовательной среды в профессиональной деятельности педагога

The article is devoted to one of the important problems of the modern education system – the creation of a modern digital educational environment in educational organizations through the use of digital educational resources, which requires the teacher to have a set of professional competencies. Particular attention is paid to digital educational platforms that can be used to organize educational activities using distance learning technologies and e-learning.

Implementasi Platform Edukasi Pada Klinik Medikasih Pondok Kelapa Jakarta Timur

Medikasih Clinic, which is located in Pondok Kelapa Village, Duren Sawit District, East Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, currently relies on a paid platform to manage clinic operations. However, there is no specific health education platform available for patients/customers, and the importance of improving the quality of health services at this clinic is highly recognized. To overcome these challenges, the service team plans to launch a web-based health education platform. This platform aims to support increased patient participation and health literacy by presenting health information from various medical sources. Based on the analysis of popular medical record diagnoses at Medikasih Clinic, we are determined to provide users with easy and reliable access to understanding health conditions, preventive measures, and healthy lifestyle practices. In conclusion, the development of this platform is a progressive step to create a positive impact. A focus on increasing health literacy and patient participation will create a society that is more informed and involved in personal health management. Our recommendation is to engage health experts and specialists to contribute educational content, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information presented

The Digital Competences Necessary for the Successful Pedagogical Practice of Teachers in the Digital Age

The digital transformation of society is a reality. Technology is becoming integral to people’s daily lives and children are growing up in the digital age. The education systems have to reflect and adapt to the new digital reality to effectively engage and prepare students for the future. Teachers have to possess digital competences at a high level, meaning that they are successfully able to use digital tools and technologies in their teaching practices. Digital competences include digital literacy, experience using educational software and platforms, and the ability to seamlessly integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) into the organization of educational activities. The current paper aims to study the opinion of teachers in Bulgarian schools regarding the possibilities of using digital technologies to achieve educational goals and the extent to which teachers integrate digital tools in their teaching activities. Teachers’ opinions about the need for specific digital competences are important. The results of the survey show that teachers in Bulgaria actively use digital technologies in their daily teaching activities (84.8%) in order to create and provide learning content to students and to provoke their active participation, and is a convenient tool for evaluating their students’ knowledge and skills and for providing effective feedback. The conducted research also identifies the necessary competences that teachers of the digital generation of learners need—skills and competences for developing authored electronic resources in various formats for students with different learning styles, as well as for working in online environments—individually and collaboratively with other teachers.

Potential factors-embedding group recommendation for online education

Online education platform urgently needs recommendation methods to service learning groups. The existing group recommendation methods rely on member preference aggregation. However, potential factors such as teachers and schools have an important impact on the decision-making of learning groups. Due to the different ways in which potential factors operate, it is very challenging to model the impact these potential factors have on groups. In this paper, we propose a group recommendation method for online education (GEMst) that innovatively designs two modules to capture different types of potential factor embedding. In the subjective guidance module, we construct a heterogeneous information network based on the relationship between guiders (teacher, leader, etc.) and groups, analyze the influence of the guider on the group, and obtain the group representation from this perspective. In the objective environment hypergraph module, we consider the influence mode of the environment (school, platform, etc.) on the group, and propose the objective relationship hypergraph convolution. Compared with hypergraph convolution, it directly learns the influence between groups in the same environment. We provide information fusion strategies that GEMst can collaboratively consider group members’ opinions and the impact of potential factors. In addition, to enhance the learning effect of the model, we design a pre-training strategy based on the user grouping relationship that obtains more accurate user embedding representations. We test GEMst on two real-world datasets, and the results show that GEMst outperforms the current baseline group recommendation method.

EDUPERES and GAMERES: A smart interactive education platform and digital gamification for basic circuit analysis

AbstractThis paper introduces Education Platform for Equivalent Resistance (EDUPERES) and Gamification of Equivalent Resistance (GAMERES), two different parts of a new computer aided education platform with interactive and imaginative design and game elements, which have been created during 4 years. In Vocational School of Transportation of Eskişehir Technical University, electrical circuit analysis is a compact course which exhaustively yet quickly covers all the DC and AC circuit concepts. During the course, it is observed that some students have difficulties in some basic capabilities such as calculation of equivalent resistance of either a standard or a compact circuit, dividing currents, and so on. More sadly, this inability spreads to the rest of the semester. This study aims to overcome this issue through a smart interactive education platform and gamification. The first part, that is, EDUPERES visualizes and animates the solutions of electrical circuits. To make the students exercise circuit questions, it provides an interface which simulates the comfort of using paper and pencil. This platform is powered by a smart algorithm to watch almost all of the actions of the students and to give prompt warnings. It allows students to transform the shapes of compact circuits during circuit reduction. The second part, that is, GAMERES imaginatively converts the circuit questions into action, competition, shooter, puzzle, and maze games. Via box plots and Mann–Whitney–Wilcoxon nonparametric tests, it is shown that EDUPERES and GAMERES can significantly increase students' learning. The success of EDUPERES and GAMERES is discussed with regard to previous studies and gamers' motivations.

Learning Management System in Education via Mobile App: Trends and Patterns in Mobile Learning

The mobile revolution has influenced students’ preferences for various educational platforms in the new digital era, especially regarding young learners’ utilization of mobile devices such as smartphones, iPads, and other gadgets for mobile learning (m-learning). Because of this, universities that implement learning management systems (LMS) through standard web-based platforms should explore the potential for integrating mobile devices and technologies into m-learning platforms. Through the utilization of this technology, LMS can facilitate continuous user interaction and enhance user awareness of any revisions made to the material. To reach the majority of LMS users, mobile applications must be developed for all major mobile platforms. By utilizing the Web View API, this research combined native mobile and web technologies to develop the mobile application. This strategy was adopted in anticipation of the requirement to create and maintain the application across multiple mobile platforms. It was anticipated that this approach would reduce the time needed for creation, maintain a consistent interface, and enable the use of platform-specific features. It also makes sense to provide mobile device access to some of the LMS virtual classroom’s functions. The K-means algorithm is used for analyzing course material and learning. Nevertheless, achieving this goal might not be an easy process. To enable this form of connection between the LMS and the m-learning applications, this chapter assesses the challenges involved in achieving that goal and presents various common interchange designs and related research and development efforts.

Improvement of Student Interaction Analysis in Online Education Platforms Through Interactive Mobile Technology and Machine Learning Integration

The emergence of online education platforms, driven by interactive mobile technology, has significantly reshaped traditional educational paradigms and underscored the critical need for advanced analysis and improvement of student interactions. Effective analysis of student interaction is crucial for enhancing teaching quality and optimizing the learning experience in these digitally enriched environments. Traditional analysis frameworks often face challenges such as inaccuracies in anomaly detection and inefficiencies in data handling, particularly when handling extensive datasets typical of online platforms. This study introduces a novel approach to enhancing student interaction analysis systems by leveraging the synergy between machine learning and advanced interactive mobile technologies. Initially, the study proposes an advanced anomaly detection method tailored for identifying irregular student interactions. This method utilizes a blend of machine learning algorithms and the real-time data processing capabilities of mobile technology. Furthermore, to address the complexities of data transmission in mobile-based online education ecosystems, a state-ofthe- art congestion control algorithm has been developed. This algorithm optimizes data flow, significantly enhancing transmission stability and efficiency. The integration of interactive mobile technology with machine learning offers a robust and dynamic framework for analyzing student interactions, thereby facilitating a more engaging and effective online educational experience. This research contributes to the advancement of online education quality and efficiency by emphasizing the role of interactive mobile technology in shaping future learning environments.

FORMATION OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "INTEGRATED SOCIAL AND ARTISTIC COURSE «MY WORLD» WITHIN THE NATIONAL EDWEY PLATFORM

The article is devoted to the formation of social competence of children with complex developmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, childhood schizophrenia) and raising the level of professional, inclusive competence of specialists, social educators of rehabilitation centres and other special institutions working with this category of wards. The article highlights a number of legislative documents on professional development of pedagogical staff, identifies free Ukrainian learning platforms for representatives of the educational community (EdWey, EdEra, Prometheus, WiseCow, Ukrainian Google Team, EduHub, Coursera, PostNauka). Based on the analysis of educational content from these educational platforms, the main directions and topics of the curricula of in-service training courses covering aspects of inclusive practice, features of inclusive education, practice-oriented approaches to working with children with developmental disabilities, including in wartime, are presented. The article highlights training courses for parents and representatives of children with developmental disabilities that contribute to the development of inclusive competence, open up opportunities for expanding the correctional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for correct and effective work with children with developmental disabilities. The deficit of advanced training courses for social workers and specialists working with children with complex developmental disorders is outlined. The content of the author's "Integrated social and artistic course "My world" for children with complex developmental disorders" as an opportunity for advanced training of pedagogical and social workers within the National Edwey Platform is revealed, the results of students' training / check for the period of study are highlighted.

Classroom-ready open-source educational exoskeleton for biomedical and control engineering

Abstract In recent years, robotic arm exoskeletons have emerged as promising tools, finding widespread application in the rehabilitation of neurological disorders and as assistive devices for everyday activities, even alleviating the physical strain on labor-intensive tasks. Despite the growing prominence of exoskeletons in everyday life, a notable knowledge gap exists in the availability of open-source platforms for classroom-ready usage in educational settings. To address this deficiency, we introduce an open-source educational exoskeleton platform aimed at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. This platform represents an enhancement of the commercial EduExo Pro by AUXIVO, tailored to serve as an educational resource for control engineering and biomedical engineering courses.

Development of an online teaching platform to improve access to postgraduate pathology training in sub-Saharan Africa

BackgroundResource barriers to the provision of accessible training in cancer diagnosis in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) limit the potential of African health systems. Long-term provision via teaching visits from senior pathologists and trainee foreign placements is unsustainable due to the prohibitive costs of travel and subsistence. Emerging eLearning methods would allow pathologists to be trained by experts in a cheaper, more efficient, and more scalable way.PurposeThis study aimed to develop an online teaching platform, starting with hematopathology, for trainee pathologists in sub-Saharan Africa, initially in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lusaka, Zambia.MethodsCourse materials were prepared for both Canvas and the Zoom eLearning platforms using digitally scanned slides of lymph nodes and bone marrow trephines. Initial in-person visits were made to each site to establish trainee rapport and maximize engagement, evaluate different methods and course content, and obtain feedback to develop the project. The knowledge of trainees before and after course completion was used to measure initial effectiveness. Online teaching with the preferred platform is to be continued for 1 year before re-evaluation for long-term effectiveness.ResultsCanvas was selected as the preferred delivery platform as it is freely available and has good functionality to support all required tasks. Face-to-face teaching was considered optimal to establish the initial rapport necessary to maximize subsequent engagement with online teaching. Challenges have included sub-optimal internet speeds and connections and scheduling issues. Weekly online hematopathology teaching sessions using live image capture microscope sessions, Zoom, and Canvas have been delivered to students in Kenya and Zambia, with good attendance and interaction in case discussions.ConclusionOur team has successfully designed and delivered an online training program in hematopathology to trainee pathologists in Kenya and Zambia, which has been ongoing for over a year. This project is now being scaled to other sub-Saharan countries and other sub-specialties.

Интеграция мультимедийных образовательных технологий в учреждениях среднего звена: практический опыт

The article presents an analysis of the use of multimedia technologies in the educational environment of secondary vocational education. The use of multimedia technologies is considered as an opportunity to increase the efficiency of the educational process, improve the assimilation of educational material and develop the skills of technical students. They get the opportunity to create interactive lessons tailored to the individual needs and interests of students. The organization of collective work becomes more effective and convenient for all participants in the educational process. Using digital tools, teachers can create a variety of assignments, educational materials, check and evaluate student work online. This allows students to receive feedback on their achievements and progress in real time. The article draws attention to the importance of training in multimedia technologies for future professionals who are ready to use multimedia technologies, which expands the range of professional competencies and be more competitive in the labor market. The author pays special attention to the readiness of the pedagogical cluster of a technological college to use digital platforms and tools that can significantly change the level of teaching. In the digital educational environment, students can interact with each other and with the teacher through various communication channels and educational platforms, discuss modern trends and technologies, share ideas, ask questions and work together on current projects.

Preface: 6th International Conference on Art, Design and Cultural Studies (ADCS 2024)

6th International Conference on Art, Design and Cultural Studies (ADCS 2024) was held during April 13-14, 2024 in Wuhan City, China, and this conference was a great success. The conference provides a useful and wide platform both for display the latest research and for exchange of research results and thoughts in Art, Design and Cultural Studies. The success and prosperity of the conference is reflected high level of the papers received. The aim of ADCS 2024 is to provide a platform for educators, sociologists, designers, writers, historians and graduate students from different cultural backgrounds to present and discuss research, developments and innovations in all fields of Art, Design and Cultural Studies. It provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. We would like to acknowledge all of those who supported 6th ADCS. Each individual in addition, institutional help was very important for the success of this conference. Especially we would like to thank the organizing committee for their valuable advices in the organization and helpful peer review of the papers. It was a fully synchronized online conference that had live Q&A, participants jointly listened to presentations, and attended other live events associated with the conference. Each speech lasted for 30 minutes, including 5 minutes for Q&A. and for other sessions, there was 20 minutes for each presentation, including 5 minutes for Q&A. The interaction session was made the real experience to the participants and they had good exposure with the foreign university students and delegates. We would like to thank all the author submitted papers to the conferences and thank you all the reviewers for their time and effort in reviewing articles. Finally, it is a great honor to thank you all of behind staff who made their constant effort to make sure the conference process can go smoothly and the proceeding team who have dedicated their constant support and countless time to bring these scratches into this volume. Shanhong Zhu, Jiayu Liang Conference Committees

StudyNotion - An Edtech Website

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, education stands as a crucial arena ripe for transformation. Our Edtech website emerges as a beacon of innovation, aiming to revolutionize traditional learning paradigms through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology. With a multifaceted approach, our platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, educators, and institutions alike. At the heart of our platform lies a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that learning opportunities transcend geographical boundaries and socioeconomic barriers. Through interactive modules, engaging content, and personalized learning pathways, we empower learners to cultivate their intellectual curiosity and unlock their full potential. For educators, our platform serves as a dynamic hub for professional development, fostering collaboration, and knowledge sharing within a vibrant community of practice. From virtual classrooms to collaborative project management tools, we provide the scaffolding necessary to facilitate effective teaching in the digital age.Furthermore, our platform harnesses the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver actionable insights and personalized recommendations, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enhancing learning outcomes. In essence, our Edtech website represents more than just a digital learning platform; it embodies a vision for the future of education—one where technology serves as a catalyst for empowerment, innovation, and lifelong learning. Join us on this transformative journey as we redefine the possibilities of education in the 21st century and beyond. This abstract succinctly captures the essence of the Edtech website, highlighting its goals, features, and the transformative potential it holds for education.The abstract for the Edtech Website project encapsulates the endeavor to create an innovative educational platform tailored for diverse learners. This project aims to develop a user-friendly website offering interactive learning resources, personalized study tools, and collaborative features. Key objectives include providing seamless navigation, curating diverse educational content, implementing adaptive learning algorithms, and fostering real-time collaboration among students and educators. Emphasizing scalability, compatibility, and security, the website seeks to empower learners globally with accessible, engaging, and personalized learning experiences, ultimately fostering academic excellence and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Influence of Technological Capability on Internationalization Status of Public Universities in Kenya

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine influence of technological capability on internationalization status of public universities in Kenya. Descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design. This research study used positivism research philosophy. The target population comprised of all the 31 fully chartered public universities in Kenya. Since the population was small, no sampling was done and a census approach was applied in the study. Primary quantitative data was assembled by administering structured questionnaires. To analyze quantitative data, descriptive analysis, factor analysis and inferential statistics were used. Descriptive analysis comprised of the standard deviations and means. Inferential statistics comprised regression and correlations. Both multiple and linear regressions was used. Coding and analyzing of data was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 26.0). Tables, diagrams and charts were further used to display the outcomes. Findings: From the study findings technological capability had a statistically significant and positive influence on internationalization status. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Research findings showed that there was need for improvement in the use of online platforms for teaching and research.  The study therefore recommends that public universities should therefore invest in upgrading of their online platforms for teaching and research so as to increase on their economies of scale.

A New Approach for Organizing Online Examination

The “Examination Form” research paper explores the transformative potential of digital technology in reshaping the landscape of educational assessments. This paper delves into the development and implementation of an online examination system that aims to streamline the process of conducting exams, thereby enhancing efficiency and integrity in educational institutions. The online examination system provides a platform for educators to create, manage, and grade exams with ease, accommodating various question types such as multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions. It offers students the flexibility to take exams from any location, ensuring a user-friendly and secure examination experience. The system incorporates robust security measures to maintain the integrity of the examination process and prevent unauthorized access. The paper further discusses how real-time analytics provided by the system can aid administrators in tracking performance trends and identifying areas for improvement. These insights can contribute to refining teaching methodologies in education. The “Examination Form” research paper underscores the pivotal role of digital innovation in bridging the gap between traditional examination methods and the evolving needs of the modern educational ecosystem. It highlights how such a system can alleviate administrative burdens, promote academic integrity, and provide valuable pedagogical insights. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital transformation in education, particularly in the realm of assessment systems.

A meta-analysis of learners’ continuance intention toward online education platforms

A meta-analysis of learners’ continuance intention toward online education platforms

Exploring the influence of the learning Metaverse on student satisfaction: an integrated framework of dual-congruity theory and interactive learning environment features

ABSTRACT Employing Metaverse platforms for teaching is an emerging form of computer-assisted education, and such courses often require students to first learn how to operate relevant platforms. Learning to use the platform is a course itself. In this context, this study develops a predictive model to explore students’ satisfaction with learning to operate the Metaverse platforms. We used the dual-congruity theory as the basis for the study, focusing on the features of Metaverse interactive learning environment as the causative factors. A total of 486 respondents who have learned the Metaverse were collected, and partial least squares method was adopted to evaluate the model and test the hypothesis. The study findings reveal that visual appeal, escapism, and perceived Metaverse quality are predictors of self-congruity and perceived diagnosticity, which positively influence students’ learning satisfaction. The study provides recommendations for both education establishments and professionals who develop Metaverse platforms. This study contributes to the academic development of Metaverse education and serves as a guide for better learning effectiveness and satisfaction in information education.

Analyse Chinese Teaching Project-Based Learning Design Application Optimization Using Keras Model

Educational methods for data mining may be used to successfully analyze data from a variety of educational platforms, including e-learning, e-admission programs, and automated results management solutions, to provide very helpful insights into students' performance. Chinese language teaching will reach new heights as a result of the rapid advancement of network technology and the constant improvement of network transmission speed. Additionally, the acceptance of online payment methods is growing, simplifying international and web-based trade. Deep learning models have become more significant in many spheres of life recently. It made it possible for investigators to automatically extract superior characteristics from unprocessed data.With the aid of the Keras model, make it is easier for students to rapidly obtain practical knowledge with deep learning structures and boost their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. In this study, we investigate the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) deep neural network model with Novel Swarm Optimization (NSO) network to accurately forecast student improvement using historical data. The most cutting-edge LSTM and an optimization mechanism model (NSO) have been employed in this work to solve research issues based on sophisticated feature categorization and prediction. For Chinese academics, institutions, and government agencies to accurately anticipate performance, this study is very important. When paired with the optimization mechanism (NSO), LSTM's better sequence learning capabilities provide performance that is superior to the current state-of-the-art. The prediction accuracy of the suggested approach is 93%.