Dramatic change in learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significance of virtual learning and led to more interactive learning environments. Quick adoption of online and social interactive learning in many universities around the world raised challenges and emphasized the importance of investigating different learning environments. This paper investigates the accelerated transition in education from traditional learning environments through online learning environments to social innovative learning environments, and the latest trends of this change. The stages of transition were divided into three parts: before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was the reason for this accelerated change. Features and characteristics of each stage of transition were analyzed and discussed, based on the following factors: edu-space and classrooms, the learning and teaching process, curricular choices, information and communication technology applications, students’ and educators’ perceptions, edu-approaches, and knowledge transformation. A systematic review approach was used to investigate learning environments based on the literature reviews of previous publications. Analysis of these features revealed the main characteristics and differences in each stage. New trends in online learning environments and social innovative learning environments were identified including cloud platforms, massive open online courses, digital learning management systems, open educational resources, open educational practices, m-learning, and social network applications. Finally, this study makes two recommendations: 1) the adoption of online learning environments and social innovative learning environment applications to continue the e-learning process during the pandemic, and 2) the enhanced usage of online learning environments and social innovative learning environment applications in the future by educational institutions and governments.
{"title":"Investigating Characteristics of Learning Environments During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review","authors":"Abdullah M. Al-Ansi","doi":"10.21432/cjlt28051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28051","url":null,"abstract":"Dramatic change in learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significance of virtual learning and led to more interactive learning environments. Quick adoption of online and social interactive learning in many universities around the world raised challenges and emphasized the importance of investigating different learning environments. This paper investigates the accelerated transition in education from traditional learning environments through online learning environments to social innovative learning environments, and the latest trends of this change. The stages of transition were divided into three parts: before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was the reason for this accelerated change. Features and characteristics of each stage of transition were analyzed and discussed, based on the following factors: edu-space and classrooms, the learning and teaching process, curricular choices, information and communication technology applications, students’ and educators’ perceptions, edu-approaches, and knowledge transformation. A systematic review approach was used to investigate learning environments based on the literature reviews of previous publications. Analysis of these features revealed the main characteristics and differences in each stage. New trends in online learning environments and social innovative learning environments were identified including cloud platforms, massive open online courses, digital learning management systems, open educational resources, open educational practices, m-learning, and social network applications. Finally, this study makes two recommendations: 1) the adoption of online learning environments and social innovative learning environment applications to continue the e-learning process during the pandemic, and 2) the enhanced usage of online learning environments and social innovative learning environment applications in the future by educational institutions and governments.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"116 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86406030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Hadianti, D. Rohmah, Nuraziza Aliah, Sitti Jamilah, Johanna B. S. Pantow
Long-distance learning uses an online platform to transfer the knowledge. It has become a breakthrough in this modern era. The online learning brings many benefits to students, but it is also challenging to be implemented by the tutors in distance education universities. This paper tends to investigate the use of the guided-discovery learning (GDL) method in the psycholinguistics online tutorial class. The participants are the students of the English Education program in Universitas Terbuka, who take Psycholinguistics subject with online tutorial service. The methodology of this research is qualitative by using a case study. The researchers use the WhatsApp application as the platform in conducting the course. The students are required to follow the lesson step by step through WhatsApp. Based on the finding, this research reveals that there are two perspectives of the use of GDL toward psycholinguistics online tutorial class. The first perspective is in students that has two major advantages. The second can be seen from the learning perspective which also has two benefits of the use of GDL.
{"title":"PROMOTING GUIDED-DISCOVERY LEARNING THROUGH WHATSAPP TO STUDENTS IN OPEN UNIVERSITY","authors":"S. Hadianti, D. Rohmah, Nuraziza Aliah, Sitti Jamilah, Johanna B. S. Pantow","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3262","url":null,"abstract":"Long-distance learning uses an online platform to transfer the knowledge. It has become a breakthrough in this modern era. The online learning brings many benefits to students, but it is also challenging to be implemented by the tutors in distance education universities. This paper tends to investigate the use of the guided-discovery learning (GDL) method in the psycholinguistics online tutorial class. The participants are the students of the English Education program in Universitas Terbuka, who take Psycholinguistics subject with online tutorial service. The methodology of this research is qualitative by using a case study. The researchers use the WhatsApp application as the platform in conducting the course. The students are required to follow the lesson step by step through WhatsApp. Based on the finding, this research reveals that there are two perspectives of the use of GDL toward psycholinguistics online tutorial class. The first perspective is in students that has two major advantages. The second can be seen from the learning perspective which also has two benefits of the use of GDL.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"238 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77027789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. S. Bimo, Maria Yustina Rensi Dartani, Binti Muflikah
Multimedia is a new concept and technology in the field of information technology where text, images, sound, animation, and video are combined on a computer to be stored, processed, and presented both linearly and interactively. This study aims to describe the implementation of interactive multimedia and to describe the success rate of class VIII in learning the Simple Present Tense. This study used a quantitative research approach, with a quasi-experimental type, and a randomized pretest-posttest comparison group design. The sample was class VIII-PK 1 as the experimental group 1, class VIII-PK 2 as the experimental group 2, using cluster random sampling technique. With this interactive multimedia learning method, it was hoped that the students’ ability in mastering English grammar could increase.
{"title":"IMPLEMENTASI MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF PADA PEMBELAJARAN SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE","authors":"D. S. Bimo, Maria Yustina Rensi Dartani, Binti Muflikah","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3441","url":null,"abstract":"Multimedia is a new concept and technology in the field of information technology where text, images, sound, animation, and video are combined on a computer to be stored, processed, and presented both linearly and interactively. This study aims to describe the implementation of interactive multimedia and to describe the success rate of class VIII in learning the Simple Present Tense. This study used a quantitative research approach, with a quasi-experimental type, and a randomized pretest-posttest comparison group design. The sample was class VIII-PK 1 as the experimental group 1, class VIII-PK 2 as the experimental group 2, using cluster random sampling technique. With this interactive multimedia learning method, it was hoped that the students’ ability in mastering English grammar could increase.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86193206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research started from speech learning that was not maximal. A Google site-based model was chosen as the solution. Therefore, it is hoped that the learning process will be varied through Google Sites in the form of recordings and could be viewed any time. The objectives were to describe the process of applying Google Sites-based modeling in speech learning, and to describe the application of Google Sites-based modeling to improve students’ speaking ability. The method used was classroom action research, which included four research stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Observation and tests were used as data collection techniques and were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The pre-cycle result showed the average score was 61.13, Cycle I’s average was 75.31, and Cycle II was 80.25. In conclusion, the result of this research showed that Google site-based modeling could improve students’ speaking ability.
{"title":"INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN PIDATO DENGAN PEMODELAN BERBASIS GOOGLE SITES WUJUD OPTIMALISASI LITERASI DIGITAL DALAM MERDEKA BELAJAR","authors":"Tri Murniati","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3348","url":null,"abstract":"This research started from speech learning that was not maximal. A Google site-based model was chosen as the solution. Therefore, it is hoped that the learning process will be varied through Google Sites in the form of recordings and could be viewed any time. The objectives were to describe the process of applying Google Sites-based modeling in speech learning, and to describe the application of Google Sites-based modeling to improve students’ speaking ability. The method used was classroom action research, which included four research stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Observation and tests were used as data collection techniques and were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The pre-cycle result showed the average score was 61.13, Cycle I’s average was 75.31, and Cycle II was 80.25. In conclusion, the result of this research showed that Google site-based modeling could improve students’ speaking ability.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"164 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86198752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Wijayanti, Stefani Nawati Ekoresti, Enang Rusyana
This study aims to analyze the perception of UPBJJ-UT Bogor students towards the implementation of webinar tutorial learning (tuweb) as a substitute for face-to-face tutorial services (TTM) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample in this study was selected by random sampling technique and involved 400 student respondents. Research data were collected using an electronic questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis to describe students' perceptions of readiness and implementation during tuweb learning. The results showed that students had a good perception of the implementation of tuweb, including accessibility, device ownership, ability to use technology, ease of obtaining materials, ease of learning materials, interactivity, learning independence, and satisfaction with tutor abilities.
{"title":"PERSEPSI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA BOGOR TERHADAP TREN TUWEB SEBAGAI LAYANAN BELAJAR DARING","authors":"S. Wijayanti, Stefani Nawati Ekoresti, Enang Rusyana","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3370","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to analyze the perception of UPBJJ-UT Bogor students towards the implementation of webinar tutorial learning (tuweb) as a substitute for face-to-face tutorial services (TTM) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample in this study was selected by random sampling technique and involved 400 student respondents. Research data were collected using an electronic questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis to describe students' perceptions of readiness and implementation during tuweb learning. The results showed that students had a good perception of the implementation of tuweb, including accessibility, device ownership, ability to use technology, ease of obtaining materials, ease of learning materials, interactivity, learning independence, and satisfaction with tutor abilities.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77798493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wienda Gusta, Neviyarni Suhaili, Mudjiran, Herman Nirwana, Zakirman
This research aims to find out the level of student satisfaction reviewed from the mastery of technology and learning motivation of SMKN 8 Padang students. The research data was collected through the dissemination of questionnaires using a 5-point likert scale. There were 108 students selected using cluster random sampling, a data validity technique performed with a total correlation corrected item test. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 23.0 for data processing. The results of this study prove that the mastery of technology and learning motivation partially and simultaneously affects the student satisfaction of SMKN 8 Padang positively and significantly.
{"title":"PANDEMI COVID-19: KEPUASAN SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING MELALUI PENGUASAAN TEKNOLOGI DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR","authors":"Wienda Gusta, Neviyarni Suhaili, Mudjiran, Herman Nirwana, Zakirman","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3359","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to find out the level of student satisfaction reviewed from the mastery of technology and learning motivation of SMKN 8 Padang students. The research data was collected through the dissemination of questionnaires using a 5-point likert scale. There were 108 students selected using cluster random sampling, a data validity technique performed with a total correlation corrected item test. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 23.0 for data processing. The results of this study prove that the mastery of technology and learning motivation partially and simultaneously affects the student satisfaction of SMKN 8 Padang positively and significantly.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"18 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72611380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aims to develop GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets to enhance students' analogical reasoning abilities. Students are expected to interact with GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets or Dynamic Activities. This research used Design Didactical Research (DDR). Based on the learning obstacles faced by students when carrying out the analogical reasoning process, the GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheet was developed as follows: 1) Reinforcement of the retrieval process: The GeoGebra Worksheet is designed so that students remember in advance about the material or situation that is analogous to the material to be discussed; 2) Strengthening the mapping process: GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets are designed so that students are able to align the previous analog situation with the new analog situation; 3) Strengthening the evaluation process: several questions are displayed on the Dynamic Worksheet.
{"title":"LEMBAR KERJA DINAMIS GEOGEBRA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN ANALOGIS SISWA","authors":"Sendi Ramdhani","doi":"10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33830/jlt.v1i1.3297","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to develop GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets to enhance students' analogical reasoning abilities. Students are expected to interact with GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets or Dynamic Activities. This research used Design Didactical Research (DDR). Based on the learning obstacles faced by students when carrying out the analogical reasoning process, the GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheet was developed as follows: 1) Reinforcement of the retrieval process: The GeoGebra Worksheet is designed so that students remember in advance about the material or situation that is analogous to the material to be discussed; 2) Strengthening the mapping process: GeoGebra Dynamic Worksheets are designed so that students are able to align the previous analog situation with the new analog situation; 3) Strengthening the evaluation process: several questions are displayed on the Dynamic Worksheet.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87345120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to assess college of education students’ learning attitude and academic performance in using m-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed a pre-test and post-test experimental research design with 50 students from the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria. Two research instruments were used to collect data from the participants on two occasions. The first instrument was a students’ attitude questionnaire that measured the attitude of the participants towards learning. The second instrument was the students’ academic performance test that measured the students’ scores. The differences between pre- and post-tests were measured through independent t-test. Demographic data are presented in a bar chart and show that the majority of the students own mobile devices that were suitable for learning; that the majority of the students used mobile devices for learning; and that all the respondents in the experimental group possessed mobile devices with the Zoom app. The pre-test findings revealed no significant differences in the attitude and performance of students towards m-learning and traditional learning (p>0.005) while the post-test findings showed significant differences in the attitude and performance of students towards m-learning and traditional learning (p<0.005). These findings suggest that m-learning should be integrated into the school curriculum.
{"title":"Assessing Students’ Learning Attitude and Academic Performance Through m-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"B. Aremu, O. Adeoluwa","doi":"10.21432/cjlt28085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28085","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess college of education students’ learning attitude and academic performance in using m-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed a pre-test and post-test experimental research design with 50 students from the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria. Two research instruments were used to collect data from the participants on two occasions. The first instrument was a students’ attitude questionnaire that measured the attitude of the participants towards learning. The second instrument was the students’ academic performance test that measured the students’ scores. The differences between pre- and post-tests were measured through independent t-test. Demographic data are presented in a bar chart and show that the majority of the students own mobile devices that were suitable for learning; that the majority of the students used mobile devices for learning; and that all the respondents in the experimental group possessed mobile devices with the Zoom app. The pre-test findings revealed no significant differences in the attitude and performance of students towards m-learning and traditional learning (p>0.005) while the post-test findings showed significant differences in the attitude and performance of students towards m-learning and traditional learning (p<0.005). These findings suggest that m-learning should be integrated into the school curriculum.","PeriodicalId":37047,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology","volume":"66 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81000921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The purpose of this study is to highlight the role and awareness of and barriers to Open Educational Resources (OERs) in Indian higher education, specifically in the State of Uttarakhand. This study further investigates the factors that hinder the progress of OER acceptance in the teaching and learning process of higher education and suggests ways to overcome these barriers. Acceptance and barriers of OERs in Indian higher education have been analyzed with the help of responses received from 204 participants (students) through questionnaire, who are either enrolled in ODL or the conventional system of education in the state of Uttarakhand (India). This study found that post-graduate programme learners are more aware of access to OERs and the majority of learners reported that training/workshops based on OERs are beneficial for them. Findings from this study will be helpful in understanding the obstacles and hindrances faced by the learners and respective institutions in the process of offering OERs. This study was conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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W. Cardoso, David Waddington, Anne-Marie Sénécal, Enos Kiforo, Linah Anyango, Dickson K. Karanja
This study examined the effects of Spaceteam ESL, a digital shouting game, on the development of oral reading fluency (ORF) among 71 English as a second language (ESL) students in three primary and secondary schools in Mombasa, Kenya. Following a mixed-methods approach for data collection and analysis, we pre-tested and post-tested the participants on their ability to read aloud efficiently (speed) and accurately (accuracy) in three tasks: (1) phrases extracted from the game; (2) phrases not related to the game; and (3) a short anecdote. Paired-samples t-tests results revealed that, as hypothesized, participants who played Spaceteam ESL improved their ORF on measures of speed on all tasks, possibly because of the fast-paced nature of the game. However, no significant differences were observed in terms of accuracy due to a ceiling effect: the participants had already mastered the intricacies of the letter-to-sound rules of English orthography. Overall, these findings corroborate our hypothesis that some of the affordances of Spaceteam ESL (e.g., focus on speed reading, multiple and varied opportunities for practice) could contribute to the development of some aspects of oral reading fluency.
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