An Efficient Evaluation of Web Accessibility for E-Learning Websites Using Multi-tool for Visually Challenged Users | Chapter 7 | Science and Technology: Recent Updates and Future Prospects Vol. 10

 

Nowadays, using a website is practically necessary to communicate information, learn new things, etc. in daily life. Web accessibility gives a wide range of people, regardless of age, language, culture, handicap, nationality, or other factors, access to online information. For scholars and website creators, the topic of websites' worldwide accessibility remains paramount. Numerous studies have been conducted to assess the online accessibility of various websites. E-learning websites have become the most significant websites in recent times since they serve as the foundation for the learning process. Since e-learning technology benefits students of all skill levels, it is important to assess the website's accessibility. In recent years, there has been a global surge in the variety of e-learning websites. Laws have been established in numerous nations to ensure that websites adhere to online accessibility guidelines and standards, thereby ensuring that these websites are also accessible to students with disabilities. However, not every website complies with web accessibility standards. This study assesses the online accessibility of nearly all Indian e-learning websites. This study uses accessibility evaluation techniques to provide web accessibility compliance statistics. Using seven industry-standard web accessibility assessment tools—AChecker, WAVE and Cynthia Says, Evalaccess 2.0,      Hera 2.1, TAW, and Tenon—we examined 25 e-learning websites for this work. The main finding of this study suggests that there is a lot of scope for improvement in terms of web accessibility for many Indian e-learning websites. The outcome suggests that websites should be improved so that everyone can view them.

 

Author(s) Details

Chinna Rao Kurangi
Department of CSE, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Nitalaksheswara Rao Kolukula
Department of CSE, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

Jayasree Pinjala
Department of CSE, Chaitanya Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Gopi Krishna Sikhakolli
Department of CSE, SMCE, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

Pavan Sathish Chandaka
Department of CSE, Chaitanya Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

 

James Stephen Meka
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

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Determinants of Students’ Academic Achievement: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach | Chapter 7 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 5

The use of e-learning and online assessment has grown exponentially in the educational sector worldwide. Two factors could influence academic performance include e-learning practices and competency in assessing.  In Malaysia, the use of e-learning is still new compared to Western countries and other developed countries. The main purpose of this study is to explore the degree of influence of e-learning practices and competency in assessment on the academic achievement of students. This study is using a quantitative approach. The study method is the survey method.  The population of the study involves student teachers from the three selected universities in Selangor and Perak. Sample selection is made using a random sampling technique. 460 student teachers are selected. The questionnaire for e-learning practices is adapted from OLES [1] and the competency in assessment comes from Zahari [2]. The structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis is used to test the hypothesized relationship. The results show that e-learning practices, knowledge and skills in assessing and attitude in assessment significantly influence the academic achievement of students. E-learning practices have the highest value and a significant standardized regression coefficient with students’ achievement (0.39) followed by skills in assessment (0.27), knowledge in assessment (0.09) and lastly attitude in assessment (0.08). This study contributes to the understanding of the contribution of those factors toward students’ academic achievement especially in the era of the pandemic. In conclusion, the results show that e-learning practices (E-L), knowledge on assessment (KA), skills in assessing (SA) and attitude in assessing (AS) would significantly and positively influence the students’ academic performance. So, further research is needed to compare with students from private universities for more rigorous results. Those from private universities might have more convenience in terms of internet usage and accessibility to materials. The core findings of the study have a few implications for higher education and practice, measurement and theory development, and future research.

It is suggested that qualitative studies be conducted in future research to go in-depth about these matters.

 

Author (s) Details

Nor Hasnida Md Ghazali

Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

 

Mahizer Hamzah
Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

 

Syaza Hazwani Zaini
Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

 

Noor Insyirah Abu Bakar
Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

 

Nor Azlin Mohd Rusdin
Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

 

 

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Overcoming Barriers to Corporate Training: A Strategic Framework for Success | Chapter 9 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 6

The term “training” pertains to a form of learning that aims to enhance specific job-related skills in an employee’s present position. On the other hand, “development” encompasses a wider range of knowledge and abilities that are geared towards long-term career advancement and progression within an organisation. Organisations face significant challenges in implementing effective training programs. This paper aims to analyse the challenges faced by organisations in implementing effective corporate training programs. It examines common issues such as limited budgets, employee resistance, and difficulty measuring impact. The primary objective of this study is to present a comprehensive framework for addressing persistent training obstacles by doing a thorough analysis of the difficulties, offering evidence-based solutions, and recommending avenues for future improvement. The study employed a qualitative literature review methodology to examine the difficulties encountered in corporate training programmes and suggest potential remedies. A comprehensive analysis was conducted by reviewing more than 40 publications published between 1985 and 2022 to determine the prevailing issues that have been reported in previous studies. To address budget constraints, the paper proposes communicating the return on investment from training. Various metrics for evaluating impact and return on investment are also discussed. To overcome resistance, training needs to be designed as practical and relevant. The implementation of comprehensive needs assessments before the development of training programmes is also essential for achieving favourable outcomes. The paper concludes that adopting a strategic approach targeting the root causes of these challenges can maximise the effectiveness of training in developing employee skills and improving organisational performance. By leveraging suitable resources, implementing well-structured programmes, and establishing quantifiable outcomes, firms may maximise the advantages derived from efficient employee training and development. Future research should explore the optimal strategies used by industries that have successfully implemented training and development initiatives.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Zion Lee
American Management University, Paris, France.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nabme/v6/5114

From Classrooms to Digital Platforms: The Rise of Technology Enhanced Learning | Chapter 7 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 3

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) has brought remarkable transformation to the education sector. The education sector utilized technological changes and advancements, which increased the learning objectives, outcomes, and experiences. This article tries to study the latest technological innovations that are developed in TEL, discusses the possibilities of some of the strategies for implementing these technologies, and examines the future of educational technology. This paper also aims to discuss how TEL is changing the educational paradigms and the potential future developments in this ever-changing educational sector.

 

Author (s) Details

Sri Pavani Balivada
Department of Management, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India.

 

G. Naga Malleswari
Department of Mathematics, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/lleru/v3/5128

Inclusive Education: A Qualitative Exploration in Greece and Cyprus | Chapter 10 | Progress in Language, Literature and Education Research Vol. 6

Aim: Inclusive education has developed and established itself as a field of educational research and pedagogical practice in Higher Education. This chapter explores how university students–teachers perceive the skills of inclusive teachers in Greece and Cyprus. The main idea of the present research is an empirical investigation regarding inclusive teacher’s skills.

Study Design: The research is based on the interpretative epistemological approach and on the principles of qualitative methodological design.

Place and Duration of Study: Two focus groups of participants with experience in different educational contexts took part in the digital context of Higher Education, Greece and Cyprus, during the academic year 2022-2023.

Methods: The data were collected based on free-writing texts in an e-learning environment. The free-writing texts were subjected to content analysis. The free-writing texts were anonymous.

Results: The results show that the dominant view of the participants concerning the inclusive teacher focuses on collaborative, creative, communicative and moral dimensions. The application of inclusion is determined by the pedagogical practice and the main characteristics of the inclusive teacher.

Conclusion: Conclusions cannot be generalized. However, this kind of knowledge can used within an understanding of the inclusive educational praxis and in supporting teachers’ -digital and pedagogical- competencies and personal/professional development. The teachers’ skills in inclusive learning environments can contribute to a more inclusive educational landscape in Greece and Cyprus, fostering and ensuring the well-being of all students with and without specials educational needs.

Author(s) Details:

Vasiliki Ioannidi,
Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece and Adjunct Faculty, Master’s Degree Educational Sciences, Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/PLLER-V6/article/view/13704

Experience in Implementing Personal Support for Teachers Using in House Software | Chapter 6 | Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research Vol. 1

 The actions of a university teacher are intensely rich and varied, so skilled are no general-purpose software output or IT (Information Electronics) solutions that specifically devote effort to something the person of the scholar. The typical teacher lectures, create assessments, publishes, cooperates on research, performs knowledge administration, creates educational content, and acts a plethora of added related activities, containing self-study in his extent of expertise. All these activities of a lecturer have one joint element: working accompanying educational content or knowledge. The authors address the mathematical transformation of instruction as an interdisciplinary problem accompanying a focus on the simultaneity of pedagogical and IT activities. The base of the research approach is that educational processes are established educational knowledge, so they maybe automated (technically, information is a parameter of educational processes). As indiscriminate their long-term research, the authors have developed the WPad instructional software, that uses so-called virtual information. This virtual information takes the form of a simple database table, and an individual (assistant, researcher, junior) can fill this table with educational content in human language. This software was initially used to teaching in the hall and creating e-learning content for undergraduates. It has evenly spread to academic research (for example, computer-assisted cooperative learning, information management, learning science of logical analysis). This article details the multipurpose use of WPad as an all-in-one education tool on a combined offline and connected to the internet IT infrastructure utilizing examples from teaching and research. Further happening will be focused on the bulk creation of educational whole and multilingual support within the foundation of international cooperation (a new instructional porta is planed).

Author(s) Details:

S. Svetsky,
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia.

O. Moravcik,
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia.

D. Mikulowski,
University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Poland.

Z. Cervenanska,
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPSTR-V1/article/view/12691

Evolution of Training Methodology in the Era of Software Technologies| Chapter 14 | Research Highlights in Science and Technology Vol. 3

 This paper checks the evolution of preparation methods and allure historical framework. The paper highlights the big changes and innovations that have formed the training methods and discusses the associations of these changes for the future of knowledge and development. The purpose of the research search out identify the duties and functions of the teacher and the scholar under conditions of the new example in the learning process of adjusting e-Learning. The problem we survey in the paper concerns a paradigm shift in education from a bipolar process to a tripolar process. Adaptive e-Learning is a new stage in the development of the learning process, place adaptation is reached between issues (trainers and learners) and objects (software plans). In adaptive e-Learning atmospheres, the software arrangement that assists and replaces indiscriminate the functions of the training professor takes on an more important duty. The role of the scholar has been inflated to a higher administrative, pedagogical and organized level. The paper outlines these trends by trying learning approaches from a new perspective, functions and functions of the teacher in e-Learning atmosphere, roles and functions of the graduate in an e-Environment, models of learning and the traits of adaptivity and adaptability e-Learning Systems. Finally judgments are drawn established the bestowed analysis.

Author(s) Details:

Hristo Hristov,
Paisii Hilenarski University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Juana Maria Arcelus-Ulibarrena,
Parthenope University of Naples, Italy.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHST-V3/article/view/10766

E-Learning Use’s Antecedents and Challenges| Chapter 2 | Research Highlights in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 2

 COVID 19 universal has affected all the rules of life. Education is the only manufacturing that was completely transferred to connected to the internet mode private countries about the world particularly in the higher education.This study aims to describe the behavioral goal and e-learning use by the scholars of the Higher Institute of Management of Sousse thanks to accomplishment expectancy, work expectancy, friendly influence and facilitating environments. These variables are the basis of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) grown by Venkatesh et al. [1]. A total of 204 valid questionnaires were composed from students being knowing the online education during the lock unhappy period. All of the variables' ranges of UTAUT’s model were subjected to principal component analysis engaging varimax rotation in SPSS.The various dimensions were resolved and the items that do not have good loadings (taller 0.5), and displays contributions above 0.3 on many factors were removed. At the end and similar to previous researches, all of the ranges developed by Venkatesh and others. [1] appeared expected strong predecessors in family to e-learning use. Consequently, all the theories were supported.

Author(s) Details:

Ines Soltani,
Laboratory for the Valorisation of Natural and Cultural Heritage, Higher Institute of Management of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

Jamel-Eddine Gharbi,
Faculty of Law, Economics and Business Administration of Jendouba, Laboratory for the Valorisation of Natural and Cultural Heritage, Univsersity of Jendouba, Tunisia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHLLE-V2/article/view/8929

How to Realize E-learning Efficiently in Higher Education during COVID-19 Epidemic: Practices in 2020~2022| Chapter 3 | Current Overview on Science and Technology Research Vol. 8

 During the three age of COVID-19 epidemic (2020~2022), the face-to-face classroom setting transforms to a network in essence space from time to time, and the explanation of distance education and resource giving platform enhances more and more important. In order to determine practical examples and referential game plans for the efficient use of miscellaneous resources to achieve assorted teaching in the post epidemic era, the following paper completely introduces the friendly needs, framework composition, main functions and wonted objectives of the system, resolves the existing main questions and development bottlenecks in combination accompanying the teaching practices, and shares the experience of distance education through the actual requests. Currently, the two-level (college and academy) public platforms shared by educators and students were recognised as a attainable resource for pertinent research and principle development.  Finally, a few "pocket experiments" were favorably conducted at undergraduates' homes with the help of faculty members who were guiding ruling class remotely. Information and ideas technologies are anticipated to play an more and more important role from now on during the epidemic or additional crises involving all-encompassing public health.

Author(s) Details:

Shun Yao,
School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, 610065, China.

Defu Li,
School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, 610065, China.

Alula Yohannes,
School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, 610065, China.

Hang Song,
School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, 610065, China.

Jiying Li,
School of Medicine and Nursing, Changjiang Polytechnic, Wuhan, 430074, China.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/COSTR-V8/article/view/8660

An Investigation of the Longitudinal Effects of Network Latency on Pedagogic Efficacy: A Comparison of Disciplines| Chapter 6 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

 Engineering simulations are one example of the interactive web-based learning resources that are growing more and more popular. Both students and universities find them handy and cost-effective. Professors believe that web-based simulations are an efficient way to clearly communicate the intricate cause-and-effect connections that are essential to engineering education. To demonstrate how altering the value of a resistor affects current flow through a current divider, move a slider, for instance. There are several research examining the efficacy of interactive web-based learning resources, but there has been no systematic analysis of the pedagogical effects of network delay. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to measure the impact that network latency, or delay, has on student interest and comprehension. When a pupil moves one of the interactive controls, a hidden delay occurs before the screen refreshes. The interactive software application was created to teach Fourier Analysis topics. With the exception of the delay, various versions of the programme were created. Application versions were distributed to students at random to ensure double-blind testing circumstances. Students utilised the app as they worked through a brief guided lecture that taught Fourier Analysis naturally using the Socratic Method. Students self-rated their understanding and enjoyment after finishing the instructional questions, which serve as an objective evaluation of their understanding, and they also logged the programme version number that encoded the delay. After fitting the data using least-squares methods to a variety of functions with various degrees of freedom, residuals were calculated. Data from 281 students at eight equally spaced delays ranging from 0 to 420 ms and attending four institutions and one high school were examined. Following a learning experience with one of these Fourier Analysis tools, students' objective comprehension as determined by an objective exam was compared to their self-reported estimates of their knowledge and satisfaction. Students with technical majors and those majoring in the arts and social sciences were compared to one another. According to the study, the development of experience and major selection are crucial elements in reducing the negative effects of network delay on learning.

Author(s) Details:

H. Francis Bush,
Lynchburg University, USA.

Vonda K. Walsh,
The Virginia Military Institute, USA.

Jay Sullivan,
The Virginia Military Institute, USA.

James Squire,
The Virginia Military Institute, USA.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RDASS-V7/article/view/8085

Evaluating Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Hybrid e-teaching and e-learning Tools amidst COVID 19 Pandemic | Chapter 8 | Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 7

This study assesses synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid e-teaching and e-learning techniques in online courses at JH Cerilles State College and Mindanao State University (MSU) (CSC). Online survey questionnaires with Likert and open-ended questions were employed in a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach. According to research, the majority of students at JH-CSC and MSU, who both offered agricultural courses, are between the ages of 19 and 21 and 22 to 24 respectively. Cellphones are frequently utilised in online classrooms by JH-CSC students whereas laptops and cellphones are frequently used by MSU students. The most popular apps among students were Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Gmail, and Google Classroom. The opinions of students in synchronous (virtual) and asynchronous learning (pre-recorded video lessons and modules), E-learning and e-teaching in the blended/hybrid form are typically comparable, with notable exceptions for their advantages. The capacity to pay for things and having access to the internet were frequent problems and obstacles they faced. The perceptions and opinions of the students on synchronous, asynchronous, or mixed learning indicated that it should be time-bound, linked with beneficial activities, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of each mode as well as the preferences of the students. Despite their challenges related to a lack of technology, technological know-how, money, and bad internet access, they considered that e-teaching and e-learning provide them new learning opportunities and a variety of benefits. However, a lot of people thought that e-learning in a mixed or hybrid format was more beneficial. As a result, the study draws the conclusion that the efficiency of various e-teaching and e-learning methods vary depending on the learners' learning environment, level of technical proficiency, level of accessibility to technology, and level of financial capability.

Author(s) Details:

Anabelie V. Valdez,
Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines.

Jeffrey P. Villaver,
J.H. Cerilles State College – Dumingag Campus, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.

Analyn P. Guro,
Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CRLLE-V7/article/view/7541

Information Technology in Indian Agriculture: An Approach towards Developments and Perspectives | Chapter 10 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 6

 In Indian agriculture, information technology (IT) plays a significant role. Information technology (IT) can be described as the use of data to enable or improve products or processes. This chapter looks at a variety of information technology uses in agriculture and speculates on their future prospects. Precision farming is a farm management approach that uses precise amounts of crop inputs such as fertilisers, herbicides, and irrigation water to increase crop output and quality while reducing pollution. Support and information systems can be established to investigate efficient cropping patterns in order to maximise productivity per acre and reduce waste, for example, by not applying more nutrients than the crops require. Applications for climatic and flood forecasting can be created to help farmers deal with disasters. Weather forecast information that is accessible at the proper moment can be extremely useful in assessing disaster risks and developing a risk management strategy. The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to boost India's food output and productivity is a possibility (ICT). Several mobile-based projects have been created to give farmers with 24/7 access to information and knowledge. Farmers and cooperative groups have benefited from the use of satellite-based remote sensing data, which is provided by many government and public institutions. In the extension component of agriculture, e-Learning plays a critical role in imparting training on new IT breakthroughs. To address conflicts via the Internet, online dialogues using chat capabilities may be encouraged. Using techniques like video conferencing, critical choices about policy issues can be made in real time. The goal of this paper is to describe major IT advances in the context of Indian agriculture and to suggest a course of action.

Author(S) Details

Harpreet Kaur
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India.

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Some Challenges in Designing and Implementing Learning Material for Ubiquitous E-learning Environment: A Descriptive Study | Chapter 07 | Recent Recent Advances in Mathematical Research and Computer Science Vol. 8

 The current study examines the many strategies employed in a ubiquitous learning environment, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. We conducted a comprehensive investigation on numerous concerns and obstacles in omnipresent teaching learning methods in this paper. The entire teaching and learning process has transformed as a result of tremendous technological advancements. The teacher-student relationship has altered dramatically as a result of open learning and distant education. There is no defined class room notion in an open learning environment. The teaching-learning process has shifted from being teacher-centered to being student-centered. The new challenge is to produce learning material that is suited for any learning environment. Preparing learning content for a ubiquitous context necessitates a complete revision. More study is needed, and educators from all professions must collaborate to develop and design activity-oriented learning resources that may be made available to technologists for ubiquitous learning deployment.

Author(S) Details

Shalabh Agarwal
Department of Computer Science, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Asoke Nath
Department of Computer Science, St. Xavier’s College(Autonomous), Kolkata, India.

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Text Representation and Cognitive Processes: How the Mind Makes Meaning in e-Learning | Chapter 12 | New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 10

 Because e-learning still mainly relies on text-based learning, having a fundamental understanding of how the mind interprets discourse is quite beneficial. The goal of this research is to learn more about how different types of textual representation work in the e-learning environment and how to apply what we've learned to create more successful instructional materials, activities, and evaluations. The study discovered that multiple cognitive processes for producing meaning are triggered by surface code, textbase, and placed text, implying that instructional and e-learning designers should choose tactics that will boost the processes. The study also discovered that textbase and surface textual patterns are lost the fastest, however information contained within a narrative and connected through tale to experience is forgotten more slowly, or preserved.

Author(S) Details

Susan Smith Nash
The University of Oklahoma, US.

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A Brief Overview of Analyzing Critical Success Factors for Effective E-learning Implementation | Chapter 2 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 8

 The bulk of educational institutions have adopted e-learning in recent years. Despite the fact that the e-learning business is rapidly developing, failure rates in the deployment and use of e-learning continue to rise [1,2]. Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are the foundations of successful e-learning deployment, according to Frimpon [1. As a result, the purpose of this study is to determine the critical success factors (CSFs) for successful e-learning deployment. Five primary elements and eighteen sub-factors were identified as CSFs for successful e-learning deployment based on a systematic literature analysis. The characteristics of the teacher (attitude, computer technical skills, interaction among teachers-students, teaching style, knowledge in e-learning content development, and self-efficacy), the characteristics of the student (attitude, computer competency, interaction, self-efficacy, motivation, and cultural and social norms), the infrastructure of information technology (internet accessibility, reliability, and availability), design and content (percentage of students who complete the course), and the infrastructure of information technology (internet accessibility, reliability, and availability (training and support).

Author(S) Details

Kumar Raman
Department of Education, Intstitut of Teacher Education, Islamic Campus, Malaysia.

Jeyagobi Dhamodarem
Malay Language Department, Institute of Teacher Education, Islamic Campus, Malaysia.

Amir Heidi
Faculty Design and Built Environment, First City University College, Malaysia.

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An Assessment of Efficacy of WhatsApp Messenger Application as a Medium for Medical Research Education | Chapter 9 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

 

Background: Because research is not featured in the present MBBS curriculum, medical students are lacking in knowledge. As a result, we decided to evaluate the efficacy of WhatsApp Messenger as a teaching-learning medium using the theme of 'Medical Research.' There has been very little research on the educational impact of digital platforms like WhatsApp. We used the WhatsApp messenger programme to determine its efficacy as a supplement to medical research education and to examine students' opinions of e-learning.

Methods: A prospective analytical interventional investigation was carried out after gaining ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee. A self-designed comprehensive questionnaire was used to assess medical students' understanding. Following the intervention, a series of modules were sent out and discussed in WhatsApp study groups, followed by an assessment of the participants' knowledge levels.

Results: Using the paired t-test, the study participants' post-intervention knowledge of medical research (Mean = 10.13, Median = 10, Range = 0-21) was statistically significantly higher than their baseline knowledge of medical research (Mean = 6.76, Median = 7, Range = 0-16) in the pre-intervention evaluation.

Conclusions: Due to the rising availability of affordable and user-friendly smart phones in every generation, teachers and students alike are increasingly adopting WhatsApp. WhatsApp has the ability to enhance academic learning by becoming a natural teaching modality. To make it a more fun and acceptable tool for teaching and learning, essential actions might be taken to address the flaws that students have identified.

Author (S) Details

Alhad A. Mulkalwar

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Amit V. Dashputra

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Afrid T. Jaipuri

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Pallavi V. Sutar

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

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Determination of Selected Nursing Transcripts for E-health/E-nursing Education | Chapter 04 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 6

 This paper details research into the creation of an e-learning framework for nurses in underdeveloped nations to receive e-health education. Nursing and midwifery academic transcripts from many schools of nursing in different developing countries for nurses who graduated between 2005 and 2009 were analysed to see what they had to say about ICT and E-health/E-nursing courses. The content analysis mechanism was used to examine 24 transcripts from eight developing countries; this analysis revealed that no evidence of the concept of E-health/E-nursing as such was introduced in any of the transcripts examined; the vast majority (87 percent) of programmes had some kind of ICT- or computer-related modules, mostly concerning basic computer skills and IT fundamentals. The findings of the study support the inclusion of an E-health/E-nursing learning module in national nursing institutes' curriculum, and E-health literacy should be a requirement for general scope nurses/medical students' registration.

Author(S) Details

Rasmeh Al-Huneiti
Ministry of Public Health, Qatar and Brunel University, London, United Kingdom.

Mohammed Al Masarweh
King Abdulaziz University, K.S.A.

Ziad Hunaiti
Brunel University, London, United Kingdom.

Ebrahim Mansour
The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.

Wamadeva Balachanrdan
Brunel University, London, United Kingdom.

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Online Learning in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Chapter 03 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 6

At the height of the COVID 19 outbreak, schools in Nigeria were closed and lectures were halted. With many expected obstacles, the capacity of the Nigerian educational environment to conduct online interactions may be stretched thin.

Objectives: To determine medical students' and residents' existing knowledge with and use of online classroom platforms, as well as the hurdles to their use in medical education.

Methods: A semi-structured online questionnaire was used in a descriptive comparative study design. A Google survey of 128 medical students and residents in training at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital was conducted to analyse demographics, online learning tools availability, and implementation. Both groups were familiar with Google Classroom but used it infrequently, and they preferred mobile devices over computers. The ease of utilising Google classroom for interfacing or communicating between learners and facilitators was affected by Internet availability, Pearson correlation, 0.185, p = 0.037, but not by the availability of electric power, Pearson correlation, 0.135, p = 0.133.

Conclusions: Medical students and residents are generally well-versed in a variety of Google classroom LMS platforms. However, reliable electric power, internet access, and proficiency in creating multimedia presentations and uploading them for assessment may increase the usage of online learning platforms for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Nigeria. Learners must inspire facilitators by handing in assignments on time in order for online learning to continue without interruption.

Author(S) Details

I. E. Yarhere
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

I. O. Obuzor
World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, Nigeria.

E. Fomsi
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Consideration on English Learning for Undergraduate Students Using a Portable Game Device| New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 5

 The Nintendo DS handheld game console, which was released in 2004 and has been marketed all over the world, boasts dual touch screens, speech recognition, and unique controls. It has been employed in the field of education not just as a video gaming gadget, but also as an educational tool. A study on Nintendo DS software for learning English is undertaken in this study with the goal of evaluating the possibility of introducing and using the game device as an educational tool for undergraduate students. As a result, not only students who are fluent in English, but also students who are not fluent in English and initially showed little interest in learning English using the Nintendo DS, found it to be enjoyable and useful to work with after using it. Furthermore, it became obvious that whether or not the programme is appropriate for the student has an impact on learning continuity.

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Hiromi Ban

Sanjo City University, Japan.

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Role of Virtual/ Digital Libraries in E-Learning | Chapter 4 | Current Approaches in Science and Technology Research Vol. 14

 Many organisations, such as academic, research, corporate, and government, are now emphasising the concept of e-learning or online learning. However, the manner of e-learning deployment remains a question. Many organisations have created separate IT-based e-learning platforms. A compatible base for e-learning modules is provided by the Digital Library. This article discusses many facets of e-learning, as well as e-learning implementation strategies and the significance of digital libraries in e-learning development.

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Suvarna S. Hiremath
BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.

Somashekar Lalasangi
BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.

Shivakumar Acharya
BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.

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