Workshop Tools Research Articles

Effects of a single‐session, online, experiential happiness workshop on graduate student mental health and wellness

AbstractGraduate students regularly experience anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression, but little research exists on how to support their mental health. We evaluated the effects of a single‐session, online, synchronous, happiness workshop on graduate student well‐being, mental health, and physical health. Forty‐five students participated in a quasi‐experimental study. Students attended a synchronous 2.5‐h online happiness workshop, or a no‐workshop control condition. After workshop completion and as compared with no‐treatment controls, participants reported significant reductions in depression symptoms but no significant changes on seven other measures. At 6 months, participants reported further reductions in depression symptoms. Moreover, across four open‐ended questions, 37.0%–48.1% of workshop participants (a) recalled workshop tools, (b) found them useful, (c) had been practicing them regularly, and (d) used them in sessions with clients. Despite study limitations, single‐session, synchronous, online, happiness workshops may have salutatory effects on graduate student mental health. Additional research is needed.

Development of a Low-Cost Banana Fiber Extractor

Banana fiber is an underutilized natural resource with potential for industrial applications and value addition at the smallholder farm level. Traditional manual methods for extracting fibers from banana plant wastes are inefficient and labour-intensive. This limits opportunities for rural communities in Africa to commercialize banana cultivation. The study aimed to address this challenge by developing an affordable and effective mechanized solution for extracting banana fibers tailored to small farms. Key design considerations included ease of operation, portability, durability, and optimization for a single operator. Fabrication using basic workshop tools demonstrated technical feasibility. Structural analysis validated structural integrity. Performance testing showed 85% extraction efficiency at 5.36kg/sec, outpacing manual methods. Results confirm the potential of the machine to promote higher fiber yields. With further refinement, the developed technology can stimulate enterprise and industry centered on banana production, contributing to improved rural livelihoods on the continent.

MakeCode arcade platform for game-based learning

Currently, there is an increasing demand for specialists in the field of computer science. However, for many children computer science is not as interesting as it could be. They learn many topics in a very short time and usually do not have the motivation to continue their studies in Computer Science. The solution could be teaching through games. In this paper, we describe our research into whether the MakeCode Arcade environment is suitable for teaching programming through games (game-based learning platform). In the research, we compare the responses of 315 male and female students and the responses of elementary and secondary school students. The research showed that boys liked the MakeCode environment more than girls and also that programming games in this environment were more meaningful to them as the girls. In this contribution, we describe also our experiences with using this environment for teaching in extracurricular activity at our university, in normal lessons in primary schools, as a motivational tool for distance workshops and also for workshops for teachers.

A Self-Study of Translators of Medical Texts Using the Kenhub Platform

A huge role in the translation of medical texts, as in the case of other specialist texts, is played by the knowledge of specialised terminology. Unfortunately, the range of training and courses for medical translators is smaller than, for example, in the case of legal texts and documents. Therefore, adepts of the profession of medical translator and translators themselves are forced to search for learning material largely on their own in order to acquire or supplement their own medical knowledge. One possible workshop tool for medical translators are anatomy-learning platforms, which have been created specifically for medical students. One example of such is the Kenhub website, which allows translators to study the human anatomy in German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. This article presents the functions of the Kenhub platform in the context of its use for the self-education of translators working in the Polish-German language pair. In addition, proposals are made to supplement the various features of the platform with elements tailored to the needs of medical translators of German, such as, for example, the addition of articles, references to the language register, and the possibility of generating bilingual glossaries.

Perancangan Desain Sistem Inventori Tool Crib Pada Bengkel Mesin

Information management for inventory is very important to help companies or organizations manage their inventory more efficiently and effectively. With good information management, companies can monitor and control the quantity of goods available, avoid shortages or excess stocks, and optimize the process of sending and receiving goods. The equipment management system in the POLMED Mechanical Engineering Workshop Tool Crib is still conventional, not yet using a technology-based (computer) management system. Where equipment borrowed by students or other stakeholders is still recorded in a form and there is no information management-based recording. So that the number of tools, the condition of the tools and who borrows the tools cannot be controlled properly. And problems/issues arise when the equipment is often not in place or missing.

Policy Advocacy Workshop Tools for Training Medical Students to Act on Climate Change.

Doctors are trusted voices for communities and can influence lawmakers on climate change. Effective climate policy advocacy requires awareness, knowledge, and skills not typically taught in medical schools. Such curriculum additions could help students describe reasons for physicians to engage in climate policy advocacy and compose advocacy presentations. To empower engagement in climate policies and develop advocacy skills, we deployed three 90-minute workshops at three institutions for first-, second-, and fourth-year students. The workshops included background on various climate policies of concern to health care professionals, advocacy guidance, scripts and factsheets from physicians' meetings illustrating advocacy opportunities for students and physicians, and active learning exercises. The exercises utilized advocacy templates and actual proposed actions on climate change. Students worked in small groups on advocacy presentations' content and format. Each group shared its work, and facilitators provided feedback. Out of 102 participants, 29 completed a survey (28% response rate). Using a Likert scale and narratives, students reported significant improvements in readiness to advocate for legislation or policies to mitigate the health effects of climate change, awareness of advocacy opportunities, and capability to prepare advocacy documents. Workshops on climate policy advocacy can equip medical students with important perspectives on their responsibilities and opportunities, as well as skills to be effective. The physician's voice is critical to promoting policies related to the health impacts of climate change. Targeted workshops with actual examples and exercises on climate advocacy are feasible and important additions to the curriculum.

EQUIPMENT AS MEDIA FOR PRACTISING IN THE FIELD OF THE GARMENT-RELATED TRAINING PROGRAMME OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTION IN LAOS

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is understood as the component of education that results in the acquisition of applied and practical skills that will allow its trainees to find employment in a particular occupation. In order to effectively implement the program, these skills must be developed in a well-established and functional workshop with the appropriate tools, equipment, and machines for the ready-made garment training programme. The provision of workshop tools and equipment was a key of discussion in this study because it is essential for TVET graduates to develop the skills necessary for gainful employment in the ready-made garment industry. The purpose of this study was to focus on equipment alignment between VTI colleges and garment industries in Laos. This study used a descriptive qualitative research design. Literature review method and content analysis techniques were used to analyse the data, which focus on efforts to find, identify, and critically analyze the important elements in the document, namely: the equipment used in schools and in the garment industry. The result showed that the equipment as practical training equipment and tools in the vocational schools only covered the training objectives of the curriculum that the school has developed, in which students can only perform basic skills if compared to the equipment in the garment factory, it is only covered for 5% of equipment of the ready-made garment.

Solar-powered Surveillance Camera: A Strategy for Effective Prevention of Loss of Workshop Tools in Technical Colleges in Rivers State

This study on Solar-powered surveillance cameras as strategy for effective prevention of loss of in workshop tools in technical colleges in Rivers State was necessitated by the frequent loss of tools in workshops in technical colleges. One research question guided the study and one null hypothesis was tested. Descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The population for this study consisted of 120 (78 teachers and 48 workshop attendants) in four technical colleges in Rivers State. The entire population was studied without sampling since the size was not too large and was manageable. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled ‘Solar-powered Surveillance Cameras as a Strategy for Effective Prevention of loss of workshop tools. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Departments of Industrial Technical Education and Vocational Education and Educational Foundations of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. Using the Cronbach alpha method to determine the reliability of the instrument, the reliability co-efficient of 0.78 was obtained. The data collected for the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question and to determine the closeness of the respondents’ mean ratings. The t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of study revealed that, the use of solar-powered Surveillance cameras will be very effective for prevention of loss tools in workshops in technical colleges. The findings also showed that there was no significant difference in the opinions of teachers and workshop attendants on the use of solar-powered Surveillance cameras as an effective strategy for prevention of loss tools in workshops in technical colleges. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that solar-powered Surveillance cameras should be installed in all workshops in technical colleges in Rivers State in order to prevent loss of tools.

Managerial Strategies for Proper Handling of Workshop Tools by Building Technology Education Students in Rivers State

The study investigated the managerial strategies for proper handling of workshop tools by building technology education students in Rivers State. Specifically, the study sought to investigate planning, organising, co-coordinating and controlling strategies for proper handling of workshop tools by building technology education students in Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 21 lecturers and 12 workshop attendants in state and federal institutions which encompassed Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port-Harcourt and Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku. The population was manageable and hence the entire population was used for the study. Therefore, no sampling method was adopted. The objectives were formulated, answered and tested at a .05 level of significance. The instrument used for the study was a survey questionnaire. The instrument was face validated by two Vocational Technology Education lectures at Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt, and it was tested for reliability using the Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient method. A reliability value of .82 was obtained. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while the t-test statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. The study found among others that planning out the required logical steps for students on the usage of workshop tools, arranging for proper integration of workshop tools in students' practical section, organising safety procedures for students on the usage of workshop tools, organising requisite guideline for students towards the handling of workshop tools. Co-ordinating students to secure workshop tools properly during practical activities, co-ordinating students to maintain a cordial relationship in handling workshop tools, controlling students to be violent free when handling tools in the workshop and overseeing students to avoid anxiety in the use of workshop tools are managerial strategies for proper handling of workshop tools by building technology education students in Rivers State. Therefore, it was recommended that educators of building technology should ensure that the required logical steps concerning general workshop tools management are assured because it will help in giving out requisite guidelines for practical activities.

Identifying Health Literacy Responsiveness Improvement Ideas in Danish Health Centers: Initial Testing of the OS! Approach.

Background:Health services hold a critical role in mitigating the effect of health literacy challenges. Several tools and approaches have been developed to support health organizations in responding to their target population's health literacy needs. One of these is the OS! approach, which is an adapted and less rigorous version of the Australian Organizational health literacy responsiveness tool (Org-HLR). In this study, we aimed to report on our initial testing of the OS! approach in two Danish health care settings.Brief description:The OS! aim to prompt and support the development of local organizational health literacy improvement ideas. The process consists of three consecutive workshops focusing on reflection, self-evaluation, and prioritization. For each workshop tools are provided to support implementation.Implementation:The OS! approach was tested in two Danish municipal health centers (Tårnby Health Centre and Frederiksberg Health Centre), where both staff members and leaders took part in the processes (N = 62 and N = 84). In Tårnby, the process was closely facilitated by the research team, while local managers was in charge of the implementation in Frederiksberg.Results:In both settings, the process succeeded in identifying a list of relevant prioritized action ideas aimed at improving local health literacy responsiveness. In both instances, leaders were able to integrate some of these ideas in action plans for the organizations nearby future.Lessons learned:We found the OS! approach effective in its aim to identify health literacy responsiveness improvement ideas and based on our experience also less arduous to implement than the Org-HLR. We also learned that good implementation of the OS! approach depends strongly on careful facilitation including thorough introduction of the concepts of health literacy, openness, and creativity in relation to local adaptions within the overall framework of the approach, and the consolidation of consistent leader support throughout the organization. [HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2022;6(3):e232–e238.]Plain Language Summary:This study describes the initial testing of the OS! approach. The OS! approach is based on the Australian methodology “Org-HLR” and use a participatory approach to prompt and support the identification of local health literacy responsiveness improvement ideas in health care organizations. The article provides valuable experiences regarding local development of organizational health literacy in practice.

Taking the TU Delft Carpentries Workshops Online

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (TU Delft) stopped its activities on campus until autumn 2021 and moved all teaching activities to an online setting. This article describes the challenges and lessons learned from successfully moving basic programming workshops, Software Carpentry workshops, online. The article details the local TU Delft context, the online workshop tools that were employed, and the roles that the organising team played to organise and run these online workshops. To successfully adapt to the online context, it was important to adjust the original planning and programme for the Carpentry workshops. General challenges of online workshops and solutions that worked for the TU Delft team are also shared. Through iteratively developing the online workshops over the past year, the team has enhanced both learners’ and organisers’ experience. The lessons learned will continue to be valuable when the workshops are transitioned back to a physical setting when COVID-19 protective measures are lifted.

Design Sprint: Enhancing STEAM and engineering education through agile prototyping and testing ideas

Creating project-based learning experiences in the classroom where students learn in a team to solve complex problems and to develop creative and critical thinking is a challenge. Design Sprint (DS) is an agile methodology (implemented in 5 days) with the goal of creating innovative design based on user needs (User Experience). The objective of this work was to develop an Engineering Drawing classroom experience linked to the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic with the Design Sprint methodology. The experience had to involve the integration of theory and practice, the application of knowledge, the development of both hard and soft skills, and the empowerment of students to conduct research. 56 first-year students following three STEAM degrees at the University of A Coruña participated in this experience. The activities were designed for both face-to-face and remote learning. Microsoft Teams and Moodle were used for tutoring and for monitoring student progress. The Moodle Workshop tool was used for the evaluation of the prototypes that were developed and the projects were evaluated by video. The students defended their projects through a presentation in lightning talk format (Ignite). Evaluation rubrics were used following a triple approach: co-evaluation, hetero-evaluation and self-evaluation. The 3D design of the projects was developed with Autodesk software. A total of 18 projects were developed. Once the projects were completed, a survey was administered to evaluate the levels of student satisfaction. The survey results were very positive. The Design Sprint projects also showed positive effects on grades. The Design Sprint method has promoted an interactive learning environment. In addition to its simplicity, a further advantage of DS method is that all student dedication is planned. Students were therefore less likely to feel overloaded, all of which helps with better time management. The DS methodology is multipurpose, so it can be applied to various fields and subjects.

Workshop Menyulam Untuk Peningkatan Keterampilan Remaja Putri Desa Kedungotok Kecamatan Tembelang Jombang

The objectives of this community service activity are a) a) to increase the insight/knowledge of the youth about embroidery techniques and b) to improve the skills of the youth in making embroidery products. The implementation of this community service activity uses the workshop method. The workshop method is carried out with 2 (two) aspects, namely a) delivery of material on embroidery techniques and b) training in making embroidery products. This community service activity was carried out covering 3 (three) activities, including a) coordination with partners, namely youth organizations in Kedungotok Village, Tembelang Jombang District, b) preparation of workshop tools and materials, and c) implementation of workshop activities. This activity was attended by 20 young women in Kedungotok Village, Tembelang District, which was held at the Kedungotok Village Hall, Tembelang District, Jombang. The workshop activity was carried out on October 25-31 2021. The data for this community service activity was carried out through an assessment of participants' understanding of embroidery techniques and an assessment of participants' skills in making embroidery products. The results of the implementation of community service activities were obtained: a) the understanding of the young women increased by 24.56% where the percentage of understanding of the participants before the activity was 60.09% and the percentage of understanding of the participants after participating in the activity was 84.65%, b) the skills of the youth of Dusun Kedungboto Kedungotok Village, Tembelang Jombang Sub-district, belongs to the “High” category where 80% of participants in the high category and 20% of participants in the moderate category, and c) the average skill score of the youth of Kedungboto Hamlet, Kedungotok Village, Tembelang Jombang District is at a high average score. of 3.4. These products made by young women become a superior product of Kedungotok Village in entrepreneurship and awaken local MSME business actors to be able to compete with other business actors.

Turning inserts the selection approach based on fuzzy comprehensive evaluation

Tool selection is a multi-criteria decision-making problem in the presence of various selection criteria and a set of alternatives, but previous works are limited to evaluating the tools within the workshop tool library. To intelligently select proper inserts across suppliers under the Internet environment, an insert data format based on ISO 513 was established, and a framework was then designed to obtain a set of alternatives from different suppliers based on fuzzy intervals. Then, knowledge was described with convenient language and the simple membership function to build an intelligent system, which would infer the matching degree of insert characteristics to the machining conditions. Furthermore, analytic hierarchy process was applied to sort the alternatives. Finally, the case study shows that compared with previous works and machinists, this work not only obtains a set of alternatives from all suppliers who uploaded their product data with the designed format but comprehensively evaluates the insert (take finishing low-carbon steel as an example, both cemented carbide and cermet are recommended, the nose radius reduces 25%, the environmental index increases 25%, while the rake reduces 11.25%, when compared with machinists who tend to select the larger rake angle foe finishing). A platform was also developed based on Visual Studio 2015 and SQL Server 2012 to improve selection efficiency for inexperienced CNC operators, purchasers, and vendors.

Shallot Dehuller Machine Production Activity Type PB 01

Shallot peeling activities in small scale industry are still manually done. This process takes huge time and effort. Therefore, shallot dehuller was designed and developed to increase effectivity and efficiency. The objectives of the study were to develop shallot dehuller machine and conduct functional tests. Identification tests indicated workshop tools needed for machine development were grinder, rulers, scales, and various machines such as drilling, welding, roll and bender, and cutting plasma machine. Machine development started from manufacturing the frames, dehuller hopper and inlet, rotating disc, outlet for shallot hull, and outlet for shallot. Functional tests indicated that the machine construction was according to the design plan.

참여 디자인 프로세스의 공간 전략과 실천에 관한 연구 - 초등학교 공간 디자인의 워크숍 프로그램 계획을 중심으로 -

This study is purposed to analyze of the process and program of participation design projects. The public design is growing with the participation of residents to improve urban environments. This study aims to analyze programs based on the process of participation design. To achieve the study objective, this study examined the planning aspects of spatial practice and strategy by Henri Lefebvre and the advanced research on the concept of PPS(Project for Public Spaces) design project. According to the PPS, spatial design can be studied in the aspect of user participation with residents in community. Through the analysis, the participation design has process(focused conversation-consensus workshop-action planning) causing various relationships to be perceived, so as to connect with programs and activities of residents. The workshop tools need more active changes that encourage design methods. In this regard, the participation design process is growing with workshop programs to improve personal environments. The workshop program should adopt the experience approach methods and tools on the basis of design process. It has relational meanings of sharing, as well as makes possible other community life to be done. As a result, participation design projects, educational spaces of elementary school have created the new connections and relationships between design methods and workshop tools. In conclusion, this research shows a new direction of spatial strategy on the educational space in the school.

Identifikasi Alat Keselamatan Kerja Nelayan Kapal Purse Seine (Studi Kasus KM PIPOSS BERAU) yang Berpangkal di PPI Sambaliung

The research was conducted in June-July 2020 at Sambaliung Fish Landing Base (PPI), Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The purpose of this study was to identify safety equipment on purse seine ships at PPI Sambaliung. The method used is case study method by collecting data using observation method directly at KM Piposs Berau with systematic observation and recording of investigated phenomena and structured interviews. Analysis in this study was conducted using descriptive analysis of observation and interview results. The results of this study showed that the safety equipment on board KM Piposs Berau consists of 5 categories, namely: 1) Ship safety equipment: sea map, compass, GPS, radio, echosounder, bucket with rope, and strap to the ship, 2) Individual safety equipment: life jacket, life buoy, 3) Drug equipment (first aid), 4) Personal protective equipment: gloves, raincoats, 5) Work equipment: power blocks, rollers, joy stands, wheel, tools and workshop tools, as well as the thematic ropes.

Workshop Tools Management Techniques Needed For Sustaining Quality Vocational Education In Technical Colleges In Rivers State

Workshop Tools Management Techniques Needed For Sustaining Quality Vocational Education In Technical Colleges In Rivers State

Preparing Biographies of STEM Women in the Wikipedia Format, a Teaching Experience

The lack of female models in the scientific-technological field is one of the causes of the gender gap in STEM disciplines. Therefore, in order to provide female references in science and technology, an activity was carried out in the subject of Physics of the degree in Chemical Engineering that consisted in writing biographies of female scientists and engineers in the Wikipedia format. The optional task was carried out by using the workshop tool of Moodle platform. This tool allows peer evaluation with the help of a rubric, which serves as a guide for the biography. In this way, the aim is to improve both digital and writing skills, as well as the critical thinking of the students. Thus, this would contribute to the training of possible Wikipedia editors. The results of the satisfaction survey carried out among the students who elaborated the biographies, show us that this activity is well valued and adequate to reach the proposed objectives.

Improving the Readiness of Teachers-Psyuchologists to Solve Professional Problems Using the Workshop Tools

The article presents an analysis of the experience of using the workshop as a technology for dynamic training of teachers-psychologists in the system of continuing professional education. Typical difficulties of specialists are described, the effectiveness of the work is proved on the basis of recorded changes in the structure of readiness for the implementation of psychological and pedagogical support in accordance with modern regulatory requirements.