Teaching Platform Research Articles

Development of Code Evaluation System based on Abstract Syntax Tree

Analyzing and evaluating student-generated code poses a big headache for programming education. Code evaluation is a delicate task requiring accuracy, efficiency, and error-checking. This paper considers one of the many useful tools in code evaluation. It's Abstract Syntax Trees (AST). AST is a robust tool for reading, filtering, and weighing student code. It is built from tree regular expressions for common programming patterns. This paper considers, firstly, integrating AST into code evaluation projects. Secondly and most importantly to the present implementation work is that Python programming language provides excellent compatibility for implementing such a program. Taking advantage of Python's feature that allows the inputting of code as a string, AST records and tracks everything about the user's own source. With AST being integrated into platforms for education, how to evaluate student code has been completely altered; as sites such as LeetCode and HackerRank testify. This paper presents an accurate, efficient and error-aware approach to code evaluation by improving on educational websites incorporating AST. Adapting well to the dynamics of programming education, this elaborate assessment system will provide students with truthful assessments and profound feedback on their coding capabilities. This article shows how AST-based evaluation has revolutionized the way programming is taught, and thoroughly explores its role in evaluating code.

Innovating Online Otolaryngology: The Development of the ENT Content Engagement and Quality Index for Audiovisual Material.

Introduction The advent of social media platforms, notably TikTok, has significantly transformed the landscape of health information dissemination, offering both opportunities and challenges for public health communication. This study focuses on TikTok's influence on sinus health information, addressing the dual challenge of widespread engagement and the risk of misinformation in otolaryngology, or ENT (ear-nose-throat), information online. We introduce the ENT Content Engagement and Quality Index (ENT-CEQI), a pioneering tool designed to assess the quality and engagement of ENT-related content on TikTok, aiming to improve public understanding of sinus health. Materials and methods Our methodology involved a systematic analysis of sinus health-related content on TikTok. We collected data on the top 100 most popular videos using the hashtag #sinus at two different points in time, analyzing engagement metrics and content quality. The ENT-CEQI was developed to evaluate content, incorporating both quantitative engagement metrics (views, likes, comments, shares, favorites) and qualitative assessments (accuracy, clarity, relevance, practicality, engagement). The study employed statistical analyses, including trend analysis, correlation analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), KMeans clustering, regression analysis, and the Kruskal-Wallis test, to understand the dynamics of content engagement and quality. Results Initial findings revealed significant disparities in engagement metrics and quality scores among different content creator categories, with physician-generated content showing the highest engagement and quality. The trend analysis indicated shifts in content popularity and quality over time, with a notable increase in views and likes for private company content. The PCA and clustering analyses identified distinct content clusters, offering insights into viewer engagement patterns. Regression analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis test, however, did not find significant predictors (p-value: 0.3916) of content quality or differences in likes across content types, suggesting complex factors influencing content engagement and quality perception. Discussion The study highlights TikTok's potential and pitfalls in disseminating sinus health information. The introduction of the ENT-CEQI represents a major step toward enhancing the evaluation of health content on social media, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, clarity, and relevance in public health communication. The analysis underscores the complexity of social media engagement and the need for robust tools to assess content quality. It also points to the critical role of healthcare professionals in engaging with the public through social media to combat misinformation. Conclusions TikTok serves as a potent platform for sinus health education, capable of reaching wide and diverse audiences. The ENT-CEQI emerges as a vital tool for assessing the quality and engagement of ENT-related content, guiding content creators toward producing more reliable and informative content. This study contributes to the understanding of social media's role in health communication, advocating for the strategic use of innovative tools such as the ENT-CEQI to enhance public health outcomes through improved online health education and misinformation management.

Implementasi Pelatihan Mandiri Platform Merdeka Mengajar dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru

This study aims to describe the implementation of teacher competency improvement through independent training using the Independent Teaching Platform (PMM) at Muhammadiyah Schools in Kendal Regency. Data collection using questionnaires and data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. The research found that all teachers in Kendal District Muhammadiyah School have been familiar with PMM since its initial launch. All teachers have used PMM for independent training. The number of teachers who completed one topic was 83% and 17% completed 3 topics. The topics of lesson planning, differentiated learning, assessment and projects to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students have not been resolved. The main obstacles to the implementation of self-training are lack of time, overcrowding of teaching duties and lack of support from school principals.

基于学习共同体的大学英语智慧教学模式构建研究

College English teaching is under reform, and building a smart teaching model can provide a feasible path for upgrading college English teaching methods. This study starts with analyzing the necessity of smart teaching models under the background of informatization, and then constructs a basic, interactive and cooperative model of smart teaching for college English from the perspective of the learning community. Based on the smart teaching platform, this smart teaching model takes students as its center and treats teachers as the teaching organizer (and learning partner). Finally, it explores its operating mechanism from the three teaching stages of pr-class, in-class, and after-class, providing reference paths and ideas for the reform of college English teaching.

Using the Moodle Platform in the English Reading Comprehension of Students at a Higher Education Military School

The use of virtual educational platforms has experienced a remarkable increase in the academic field, offering innovative tools that enhance the quality of teaching and the learning process. The objective of the research was to determine the influence of the use of the Moodle platform on the English reading comprehension of students in a higher education military school. The study was a basic, causal correlational, non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The population included 1.341 students from a military school in Lima, Peru, and the sample consisted of 300 students selected by random probability sampling. The results showed that the use of the Moodle platform has a regular performance (45.7%), while English reading comprehension is in process (39.7%). It was concluded that the use of the Moodle platform has a significant influence on English reading comprehension, being this influence high (Nagelkerke’s R2 = 0.808).

EdTech-mediated outsourcing and casualisation of academic labour

Located at the intersection of scholarship on critical higher education (HE), the casualisation of the academic workforce and studies of digitalisation and online platforms in Higher Education (HE), this article examines the impact of online programme management companies (OPMs) on academic labour. OPMs partner with universities to provide core teaching functions while relying on the labour of increasingly casualised, often outsourced academics. We use a composite case study to illustrate how OPMs work in partnerships with universities to reorganise academic work. We discuss this model vis-a-vis the theoretical concepts in the digital HE, platform labour and sociology of work literature, elaborating on how the new forms of casualised labour in HE undergo real subsumption by technology-mediated programmes operated by OPMs. On this foundation, we discuss the possible implications and draw out questions for future research and trade union activity, two arenas where, we argue, more attention needs to be paid urgently to casualisation and the outsourcing of teaching through digital platform-mediated programmes.

Research on Possibilities and Benefits of Programming Educational Robots for Real-Life Scenarios Imitation

The research interest in programming educational robots is aimed at determining the specific advantages and challenges that educational robots provide in the learning environment. In this paper, the possibilities and benefits of programming educational robots specifically to imitating real scenarios are studied and explored. Typical scenarios with educational robots corresponding to real situations are systematized, the requirements to which the robots must meet and the necessary functionalities for implementation are described. Concrete implementations of projects in the environment of the educational robotics system Engino Robotics Platform are represented, in order to confirm the practical feasibility and acceptable level of difficulty of the scenarios. Programming educational robots by simulating real-world scenarios not only provides valuable experience, but also develops key skills essential to students' future success.

Online learning in Ukraine: Challenges and tools for identifying difficulties in adaptation and socialization of Chinese students in a university environment: A case study

This research addressed the critical topic of Chinese students' adaptation at Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National Economic University, focusing on online learning. The study assessed the effectiveness of support tools using structured questionnaires to measure professional and academic adaptation levels of Chinese students, revealing associated challenges. The research methodology integrates surveys, observation, and statistical data analysis to objectively assess comfort levels, identify critical issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of support tools, contributing to enhanced professional and academic standards. In research was employing surveys, observations, documentary analysis, and a review of official documents, and explored various facets of adaptation, including general issues and social interactions in the online environment. Data analysis uncovers key challenges during adaptation, leading to specific recommendations for improving online learning. Challenges faced by students adapting to remote education in a Ukrainian higher education institution are identified, including language barriers hindering language learning and communication for Chinese students, and cultural differences complicating adaptation and technology integration. The results highlight aspects complicating Chinese students' adaptation to the online environment, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and technology adaptation. Despite high technological literacy, it remains crucial to tailor educational materials and platforms to the specific needs of Chinese students. The study addresses significant challenges, providing recommendations as a foundation for support programs and optimizing conditions for online learning among Chinese students in a university setting, ultimately enhancing their professional and academic success. The findings contribute significantly to the scientific discourse, offering valuable insights to inform the development of strategies aimed at improving conditions for students' adaptation to the university environment, especially within the online format

Effective Strategies for Blended Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics Based on the Smart Education Platform

The continuous development of educational technology has made the smart education platform an important part of modern teaching and learning, especially in elementary school mathematics teaching, which continues to show great potential. Smart education platforms have been described as revolutionary tools that have dramatically changed traditional teaching and learning methods through integrated technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing, and these platforms not only provide rich and diverse teaching resources but also support personalized learning paths and interactive learning experiences, thus effectively improving teaching efficiency and learning quality. The integration of smart education platforms with traditional offline teaching not only meets the requirements of the reform of the teaching mode but also optimizes the learning process of students and improves the learning effect. Based on this, this paper elaborates on the effective strategies of blended teaching of elementary school mathematics based on the wisdom education platform from different perspectives.

Inclusive Digital Education on Open Platforms: A Case Study of the Complexity of the Future of Education

Open education platforms can be a valuable bridge supporting inclusive education. This article reports an international open education program conducted within the context of COVID-19. The guiding question was: What challenges lie ahead in the future of education, allowing open platforms to facilitate an inclusive digital education that considers special educational, contextual, and diverse learning needs? A case study involved 959 participants in five webinars. The results reported: (a) challenges facing open platforms for inclusive education, (b) current open practices for inclusion, (c) production of open educational resources for inclusion, (d) processes necessary for the production of open platforms, and (e) institutional requirements for inclusive digital education. The study is interest to academic, scientific, governmental, and societal communities and designers, computer developers, and decision-makers interested in educational practices promoting digital equity and inclusive education.

Strategies for Cultivating Students' Intercultural Communication Skills in Higher Vocational English Education

Under the background of globalization and the informationization era, higher vocational English education is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The cultivation of intercultural communicative competence has become a hot topic in the field of education, especially for higher vocational students, this competence is not only related to the effect of language learning but also directly affects the competitiveness and adaptability in the internationalized workplace in the future. At present, the following major problems exist in the cultivation of students' intercultural communication competence in higher vocational English education, the disconnection between teaching materials and actual intercultural communication requirements, the limitations of teachers' intercultural teaching awareness and methods, the insufficiency of students' intercultural experience and awareness, and the insufficiency of the school's educational resources and platforms. Based on this, this paper aims to discuss how to effectively improve students' intercultural communication competence in higher vocational English education, analyze the problems existing in the current educational practice, and propose corresponding improvement strategies.

PRODUCTION OF "PODCAST KOMUNIKASI": AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEDIUM FOR LEARNING IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCE

This article is about the process and development of an audio podcast series titled "Podcast Komunikasi", driven by the recognition of communication science's pivotal role in contemporary society. Traditional educational media often struggle to effectively engage learners in this dynamic field, prompting the exploration of podcasting as an innovative learning medium. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, offering valuable insights into communication theory, practice, and trends for students and professionals. The "Podcast Komunikasi" aims to harness the popularity and accessibility of podcasts as a unique platform for communication science education. The content will be meticulously researched through a multidisciplinary approach that combines communication science expertise with podcast production skills to identify key topics and themes within the field. This ensures that the episodes are informative, relevant, and engaging. A collaborative team comprising communication experts, podcast producers, and audio engineers will work cohesively to script, record, and edit each episode, guaranteeing high-quality production and effective delivery of the subject matter. The podcast's accessibility will be enhanced by incorporating storytelling techniques and expert interviews, making it appealing to a diverse audience. The ultimate goal of this project is to publish the podcasts on platforms such as Anchor and Spotify. In conclusion, this initiative seeks to create an innovative and accessible medium for learning about communication science. The "Podcast Komunikasi" aspires to expand knowledge, encourage practical applications, and foster a thriving community of communication science enthusiasts by integrating research, expert collaboration, and compelling storytelling

A survey on prevalence and parents’ perceptions of food allergy in 3- to 16-year-old children in Wuhan, China

BackgroundThe prevalence of food allergy (FA) has risen in recent decades, yet there is limited data on the cognition and beliefs of FA among the parents of FA children. ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of FA and assess the knowledge and perception of FA among parents of FA children in Wuhan, China. MethodsOnline questionnaires were conducted for the parents of 3- to 16-year-old children. They reported symptoms of suspected FA in the screening questionnaire were interviewed for further diagnostic evaluation. All the parents of the suspected FA children completed the subsequent assessments of the knowledge and perception on FA as well as their attitude towards the current online platforms. ResultsA total of 1963 children were recruited. The prevalence of self-reported FA was 10.2% (95% CI: 8.1–12.4%) and the physician-diagnosed FA was 6.2% (95% CI: 5.1–7.2%) in 3- to 16-year-olds in Wuhan. And the children with family history (57.9%) were predisposed to developing FA (P＜0.001). The total Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) score was 41.3 ± 10.0 among the parents. The B-IPQ scores correlated with symptom onset, but not with family history or other atopic comorbidities. The parents who never sought treatments obtained lower B-IPQ scores on most items compared to those who received treatments. The accuracy rate of the FA knowledge questionnaire was 56.7%. 11.6% of participants reported that children's FA had an impact on their lives. 67.2% of participants had searched information of FA online, among whom 80% expected to obtain professional suggestions on management and prevention strategies of FA from online platform. ConclusionIn 3- to 16-year-old children in Wuhan, the prevalence of self-reported and physician-diagnosed FA was 10.2% and 6.2% respectively. Parents’ knowledge of FA was insufficient and only a small proportion of parents perceived that their lives and careers have been affected considerably by FA of their children. Patient education and current online platforms should be improved among parents of FA children.

Governance by intermediarization. Insights into the digital infrastructuring of education in Estonia

With the rising prevalence of digital data, infrastructures and platforms in education, the challenge of conceptualizing and investigating ‘intermediaries’ has substantially increased. This not only refers to various new types of actors that have been materializing around practices of data infrastructuring (e.g., data management), but equally to the rising empowerment of data infrastructures themselves as intermediaries of policy and governance. The aim of this article is to sharpen our conceptual understanding of this interrelation between intermediaries and data infrastructuring. More specifically, the article suggests to approach intermediaries through a lens on performative contexting, thus shifting the focus towards how ‘intermediary contexting’ is used, by whom and where exactly, rather than seeking to map intermediaries as an object ‘from the outside’. Data infrastructuring, then, can be regarded both as part, and as a result, of such contexting efforts. Using Estonia as a case study, it is shown what we see (differently) when applying such a lens to the digital transformation of education. The findings hereby indicate a gradual emergence of what could be described as ‘governance by intermediarization’: a process in which more and more actors are shifted into the (self)contexting as infrastructural stewards, while the politics of digital transformation become centered – i.e., seemingly depoliticized – around asserting continuous change through digital connection.

Construction and Application of an Interactive Teaching Platform for Aesthetic Education in Ecological Environments

Kruskal algorithm, as a minimum spanning tree optimization analysis algorithm, has been well used in the field of industrial production to find the optimal parameters. In this study, an interactive teaching platform based on Kruskal algorithm is built based on the ecological aesthetic education theory. Secondly, based on multiple internet of things systems, through the analysis of the problems existing in traditional classroom teaching, combined with the characteristics of ecological aesthetic education, the interactive platform can automatically generate more efficient teaching courses and related methods. Finally, this study verifies the reliability and stability of the above platform through experiments and practices. The experimental results show that the application of the theory and method of ecological aesthetic education in the interactive teaching platform based on Kruskal algorithm achieves the combination of traditional classroom teaching and ecological aesthetic education and gives full play to the main role of students in the classroom.

Augmented intelligence for open education: bridging the digital gap with inclusive design methods

Artificial Intelligence (AI) development with an inclusive vision will not happen without the design theory and committed practice, but neither can it be carried out from a biased in-a-silo design vision. Having as its primary goal to augment human capacities, it is crucial to overcome the bias produced by human fuzziness. The application of the DM4O design methodology enables the envisioning of different scenarios to conceptualize inclusive digital education platforms as key resources to bridge the digital gap for learners in a global context. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 4, the objective of this study is to identify potential higher education (Hi-Ed) students’ limitations when interacting with an open education digital platform (OE-DP), to propose a set of inclusive design guidelines. Following a mixed methods approach, this article sets the state of the art across a systematic literature review; then presents the DM4O design method as the data gathering tool; and finally reports the results of a survey application to capture the perceived limitations experienced by Hi-Ed students as users of an OE-DP. This study marks valuable insights for designers, educators, and institutional administrators, toward a digital transformation that promotes inclusive OE-DPs innovation in three dimensions: (a) inclusive guidelines for digital platforms; (b) a comprehensive list of interaction tasks suitable for digital platforms; and (c) the potential limitations that these platforms must cover during the design process.

Application of Cloud Technologies in the Creation and Development of Modern Educational Platforms

Application of Cloud Technologies in the Creation and Development of Modern Educational Platforms

Evidence-based educational algorithm “Anki” for optimization of medical education

Anki is an open-sourced educational platform that utilizes a spaced repetition-based algorithm for information retention. This application has become increasingly popular among medical students and residents over recent years. The aim of this review was to describe this novel education technique, provide reasons for its adoption, and summarize the available literature regarding the efficacy of this method. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the medical education paradigm has undergone dynamic shifts. With self-learning independent of lectures on the rise prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 served as a catalyst to increase Anki popularity. The all-encompassing, free of charge, and open-sourced structure of Anki was an ideal fit during times of isolated study. This review will allow current residents and medical students to recognize advantages of this evidence-proven study techniques to increase learning efficacy. A systemic review of papers across all medical journals available on PubMed was conducted to identify studies published without time constraints. The search was for (Anki) and (spaced repetition residency). Available outcome data was summarized and discussed for residents and medical students independently. We found that Anki use has steadily increased among both medical students and residents. The application was regarded highly by users when surveyed. Many studies showed a statistically significant increase in exam performance associated with Anki use and high levels of satisfaction among residents and medical students. As burnout and time constrictions threaten educational workflow, Anki may serve as a powerful tool to improve the quality of learning. Further data needs to be collected and analyzed in residency specialties where Anki use may already exist but be underreported. Additionally, research is warranted to provide more high-quality evidence of Anki’s efficacy among medical students. Further research can be used to promote adoption of this technique among medical students and pre-meds early in their careers.

The Core Curriculum in Cariology: Fiction or Reality? Challenges About Implementation.

The Core Curriculum in Cariology (CCC) was developed by ORCA and ADEE in 2010. This article summarizes challenges for the implementation of the CCC at university/country level identified at the "Education Platform" of the ORCA 2022 conference in Cagliari, Sardinia. Participants from Universities from 3 European (Italy, Poland, and UK), 2 Asian (India and Russia), and 3 American countries (Brazil, Colombia and USA) led the presentations, discussion, and generation of statements. Presentations were transcribed and summarized through qualitative content analysis. Key themes were identified, transformed into key topics, and sent to the panel for agreement. Regardless of the wide variety of dental schools per country, from few (Poland n=10) to many (India n=318, Brazil n=563), or from country/continent itself, frequent challenges to CCC implementation were highlighted. These included: lack of agreement on a basic CCC as standard (96%), insufficient support or reimbursement for caries prevention and management (90%), separation between cariology and restorative dentistry (68%), focus on restorative/surgical management with prevention and non-operative management being disconnected (73%). The group agreed that the integration of cariology and restorative dentistry remains essential to enhancing evidence-based decision-making, resulting in a shift of emphasis from cure to care. There is variation in the level of implementation of the CCC. A frequent challenge is the disconnect between cariology and restorative dentistry. The CCC should be disseminated and promoted as a uniform blueprint/framework to facilitate the implementation of a common cariology curriculum among universities within each country, as well as internationally.

Efficacy of a Novel Computerized Aid in Designing Removable Partial Dentures.

The development of computerized aids for dental education offers potential benefits in teaching complex procedures, such as the design of removable partial dentures (RPDs). This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a novel computerized tool in enhancing the ability of both dental students and practicing dentists to design RPDs, as well as to evaluate its utility as an interactive educational instrument. A cohort comprising a total of 75 individuals (25 practicing dentists and 50 undergraduate dental students) was enlisted. Participants were introduced to an online interactive application tailored for the design of RPDs. They were tasked with resolving clinical scenarios that necessitated the formulation of an RPD. Throughout the exercise, users were provided with hints addressing errors made during the process, fostering self-directed learning for improved RPD design. Post-interaction, the perceptions of both dentists and students regarding the tool were gauged through a comprehensive questionnaire. The deployment of the online interactive application demonstrated significant promise in the effective design of RPDs, facilitated by self-directed learning. It also appeared to enhance the proficiency of practicing dentists in formulating partial dentures. The computerized aid evaluated in this study provided an effective platform for both dental education and practice. It not only supported self-directed learning in the design of RPDs but also improved the efficiency of professional dentists in their clinical design work.