TOJDEL - Volume 10 - Issue 1 - January 2022
A LEARNING ANALYTICS ON DIGITAL LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES IN PRE AND DURING COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: AN INSTITUTIONAL STUDY Ritimoni Bordoloi, Prasenjit Das, Binod Deka
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When the whole world was hard hit by the Covid 19 pandemic, digital learning support services played a significant role in the entire state of Assam by providing uninterrupted academic and administrative support to its learners even during the nationwide Lockdown. Based on the Learning Analytics approach, this paper seeks to explore how in the pre and in post Lockdown periods, the provisions of digital support services in KKHSOU kept the learners busy when the entire educational institutions of the state had to be shut down. Thus, the main objective of this micro institutional study, which covered learners from nearly all districts of Assam, is to find out the prospects and challenges of providing digital learning support services to the learners. Then, by adopting Learning Analytics, attempt has been made to examine how the usefulness of techno-pedagogy could be further enhanced with the help of learner’s feedback received through Google form on the academic services provided by the university in both pre and during Lockdown periods.
A STUDY OF TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Shabnam Gurung
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The purpose of this research paper is to study the perception of teaching faculty towards online teaching during
the covid-19 pandemic. As we all know that the whole Indian education system has transformed from classroom
teaching to online teaching. This research paper studies teachers’ perceptions about online teaching. The researcher
has collected data from 130 teachers who are working in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state, India.
These samples were selected by the Stratified Random Sampling technique and relevant data were collected from
this sample. A self-prepared structured closed-ended questionnaire was prepared by the researcher by keeping in
view the purpose of the study. The required data were collected through a questionnaire and also collects
information through telephonic discussion/chat from the respondents. The researcher has applied a One-Sample ttest
for statistical analysis of the data. Due to this Covid-19 pandemic, teachers were conducting online classes for
the first time in the career of their teaching. The maximum number of respondents are conducting online classes
for the first time in their career of teaching due to this Covid-19 pandemic. Respondents are ready to learn new
technology and adopt new teaching methodology. For teaching during this pandemic time, they use various online
platforms like Zoom, Google meet, Whatsapp, Google classroom etc. According to respondents of this paper,
online teaching increases their overall efficiency but it is very difficult to motivate students in online teaching.
A STUDY ON OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN EDUCATION DISCIPLINE FROM INDIAN ONLINE LEARNING REPOSITORIES Sumana Bhattacharyya
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Open access has gained a huge popularity in the forms of open access journals and open access repositories due to the advent of Internet. In the arena of open world, a new term evolved i.e. Open Educational Resources (OER) that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. In it any person may deposit, search and retrieve digital content from anytime anywhere in the world. This paper tries to find out the present scenario of open educational resources in Education discipline available in online learning repositories of MHRD in terms of their content type, number, topic, language. etc. Following these objectives, researcher found out seven online learning repositories and found that NDLI possesses a large number of OERs in Education discipline among different digital learning sources. PDF format is available in almost all of OERs. It is found that total 106 modules in Education discipline have been retrieved in ePGpathsala and in it total eight papers in Education Discipline have been sub divided into different modules. NPTEL is an online learning platform of 600 web and video courses in various branches of engineering and technology both UG and PG level. 3948 total number of documents have been found as OERs in Vidyamitra . SWAYAM platform has many OERs available as study materials. SwayamPrabha is free DTH channel for imparting Education for all. It may be said that OERs may be regarded as supplement to physical resources.
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON LEARNERS' PERCEPTION TOWARDS ELEARNING TOOLS Vinita Katiyar
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Online teaching-learnings have perceived exponential growth due to sudden imposed lockdown to contain the spread of pandemic. The time was perceived as a golden opportunity for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions to make the eLearning components as an essential part of teaching-learning process. The IGNOU has also adopted web-enabled measures to continue its teaching-learning. The present study insights the perception of ODL learners towards the abrupt change shift from face to face, ODL, blended learning to completely online learning without any preparation and planning. Though the eTools were appreciated by learners, there is still a need for greater awareness of these tools, particularly among freshly enrolled learners, in the context of IGNOU. Further in-depth study in this area is inevitable to better understand the concept and improve the practices of open, distance, and online learning.
ANALYZING DIGITAL LITERACY (DL) OF THE LIS STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL, INDIA Manash Esh, Saptarshi Ghosh
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The motivation behind this investigation is to look at the three variables of advanced education, digital literacy (DL), for example, level, learning, and aptitudes (or level, knowledge and skills) of the students of library and information science (LIS), University of North Bengal. The examination used the review to explore the philosophy of the survey as an exploration tool. The questionnaire was planned, designed and conveyed to 60 students in the library and Information science; out of 60 understudies, 49 (81.66%) reacted. The finding suggests that the DL level is astute in terms of gender orientation and habitation and distinguishes different DLs between students as well as decision-making DL (Computer) abilities through gender and social foundations.
ANIMATED VIDEOS FOR ENLIVENING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AMONG THE FIRST GENERATION YOUNG LEARNERS Caroline Unnathamani K, Sumanjari S
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The present study aims at developing English vocabulary acquisition and word gallery of ESL students in India with the aid of technology-based learning. The animation videos always excite young learners and incorporating them in the language classroom has proven to be useful. Basic everyday vocabulary has been taught to the ESL students from the low profile of socio-economic development who is the first generation learners, who are the first learners in their family to learn the English language as their second language. The study used a constructivist approach as the theory of the research and used a one-group pretest-posttest design on 23 students from Vellore district, Tamilnadu, India. The results of the study ascertain that technology-mediated learning using animations help young learners to improve vocabulary acquisition.
ATTITUDE OF UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS ONLINE CLASSES Sungjeminla
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Online classes conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic has enhanced the usefulness of ICT device for all section of the society especially those from the educational sector. The present study was carried out to know the learner behaviour during the online classes. It was found that majority (77%) of the students disliked the online platform of teaching as compared to that of conventional classroom teaching and this could be due to bad mobile network connectivity (79%), electricity failure (81%) and causing eye problems (64%). The students also favoured (91.83%) to used smart phone over other device for attending online classes.
CHALLENGES FACED BY B.ED. STUDENT-TEACHERS IN ONLINE CLASSES DURING COVID-19 IN NADIA AND MURSHIDABAD DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL Nilay Mondal, Arjun Chandra Das
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The purpose of this present study is to analyze the various challenges faced by B.Ed. student-teachers of Nadia and Murshidabad district in online classes during Covid-19 pandemic. The investigator has collected the data from 126 participants, who are studying at B.Ed. 4th semester at various B.Ed. institute. These participants were selected by the purposive sampling technique. The researcher selected a few questions for collecting the relevant information regarding the challenges of online classes. For example, the challenges of internet connectivity, maintaining concentration, technical issues, time management issues, lack of motivation during online classes. In most of the cases, participants faced those challenges. Though they faced challenges during online classes, they were satisfied with online classes.
IMPACT OF FLIPPED LEARNING ON LEVELS OF COGNITION Shaheen Altaf Shaikh, V.S. Sumi
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Flipped learning is an emerging pedagogy transforming the classroom of today. Flipped learning reverses the activities of the classroom with the homework activities. The current research studies the effect of Flipped learning method on achievement of different levels of Cognition (Knowledge, Understanding, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation) and overall achievement in science subject. The study was a quantitative study employing Experimental method and Two Group Post- test Design. The Independent variable in this study was flipped learning method and Traditional Learning Method. The dependent variables under study were levels of cognition. The findings revealed no significant difference in knowledge level, a slightly significant difference in understanding level and a significant difference in the higher levels of cognition - Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. The flipped learning model is effective in developing and enhancing the skills of Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation which are being currently ignored in the classrooms. The traditional learning model does not promote the development of Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation skills which are essential components in the cognitive development of the student.
IMPACT OF ICT IN ENHANCING LEARNING EXPERIENCE AMONG RURAL STUDENTS IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS G.K. Chetan Kumar, K.B. Rangappa, Suchitra S
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In modern world, technology plays a very important role in enhancing learning outcome among students. Many research studies undertaken in the developed world have outlined the importance of technology in enhancing learning outcomes. Noting the same, Indian states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh etc. have resorted to provide digital devices to their students with the hope of enhancing their learning outcomes. In this context, it becomes all the more relevant to analyze the socio economic and academic factors influencing use of technology among students. This study analyses the factors affecting use of digital devices and their effectiveness in enhancing their learning outcomes among rural students. The study covered 4 districts, comprising a sample size of 465 respondents to assist in optimum policy formulation for rural students in developing world.
IMPACT OF MEDITATION ON CRITICAL THINKING: A COMPARATIVE DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CORRELATION OF MEDITATION PRACTICES AND CRITICAL THINKING Debbie Ritter-Williams, Armando Paladino, Mansureh Kebritchi
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Critical thinking is an essential skill and many authors have decried the lack of critical thinking development among students and adults. Many strategies have been implemented to ameliorate the problem, but no consensus has been reached on the most effective methods. Because meditation enhances the ability to focus inward on ones’ experiences and thoughts, and a key component of critical thinking is the ability to identify and evaluate one’s own thinking, this study proceeded from the hypotheses that the longevity, frequency, and type of meditation may be correlated with the ability to think critically. The California Critical Thinking Skills Test - Numeracy (CCTST-N) and a survey with questions about demographics and type, longevity, and frequency of meditation were administered to 49 college students and faculty at several post-secondary institutions in the US. A significant positive correlation was found between frequency of meditation, for those who practice focused attention types of meditation, and critical thinking skills. The results may be used as the basis for further research, and as partial justification for encouraging meditation practices for those who wish to improve their critical thinking.
ONLINE LEARNING AS A PANACEA IN PANDEMIC: PERCEPTION OF STUDENT-TEACHERS Soumen Saha, Manjira Bagchi, Shyamsundar Bairagya
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The outbreak of the new virus called as Covid–19 in the beginning of the year 2019 has completely changed the human lives of the entire world. Education system along with many other sectors was severely affected. The normal traditional education system had stopped because of this pandemic and most of the institutions rapidly shifted to online mode to continue teaching, training and evaluation. The present study examined the perception of the student-teachers towards e-learning across gender, residential locality and type of teacher education programme. The survey was conducted through a self-constructed online questionnaire. One fifty student-teachers of B.Ed. and M.Ed. programme of Visva-Bhararti university participated in the study. Results revealed significant difference between the perception of student-teachers across their residential locality. No significant difference was found across gender and type of teacher education programme. Also, a significant interaction was found between gender and residential locality of student-teachers.
PREPAREDNESS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR E-LEARNING Soumya Ranjan Das, Ashok Dansana
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In this study an attempt has been made to investigate the preparedness of university students for E-Learning. The main objectives of the research were to study the preparedness of University Students for e-learning in terms of resource support and digital skills. Other objectives were to study students’ preparedness with reference to their gender, locality and social category for e-learning. Cross-sectional survey design had been used to conduct the research. The data was collected through online mode. Purposive and convenience sampling procedure has been used to select the sample and total 211, Post Graduate students from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar were involved in this study. The data was collected by administering by self-designed questionnaire by using Google survey form where Five Points Likert scale was followed. The collected data was analysed by using SPSS software. The research result revealed that there is no significant difference in preparedness for e-learning between boys and girl students of university. However, it also revealed that that there is a significant difference of preparedness for e-learning among rural and urban students of university i.e urban students are better prepared for e-learning than rural students. The study further revealed that there is no significant difference in preparedness of university students for e-learning with reference to different social categories. The results obtained from this research provide important evidence for the students as well as teachers towards the preparedness of University students for e-learning.
PRE-SERVICE TRAINEE TEACHERS’ EXPERIENCES ON COMPUTER-MEDIATED LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC REVEALED THE NEED OF REVAMPING ONLINE PEDAGOGY IN INDIA Anirban Roy, Animesh Kumar Mohapatra
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This study attempted to understand the perceptions of Indian pre-service teacher trainees towards computer-mediated learning after two months of exposure to synchronous online classes in 2020 that came along the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey-based approach employed Likert-rating scales (and items) and open-ended questions to elicit the experiences of 180 final-year students enrolled in pre-service teaching courses at Regional Institute of Education (a constituent unit of National Council of Educational Research and Training) Bhubaneswar, OD, India. The semi-qualitative analysis of the responses reported that more than one-third of the pre-service trainee teachers (36.6 %) considered that online classes as a poor mode of teaching while about one-third (30.6 %) are in a state of confusion. Given the present social situation of self-isolation and unpredictable arrival of ‘normal’ life, this study could help to improve the teaching practices, considering its applicability across a large swath of different educational disciplines. In addition to that, this paper aims to be a valuable resource to improve the computer-mediated learning in India since the future teachers have been considered as the sample of this study.
QUALITY OF MOOC FOR TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PARTICIPANTS’ PERCEPTION Gaurav Singh
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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for teachers’ professional development (TPD) are being considered as a new avenue through which huge number of teachers can be given professional inputs and skills enhancement training with lesser efforts and in an economical way. In a country like India, where nearly 1.5 million teachers are engaged in teaching-learning in higher education institutions and universities, no formal mechanism can fulfil the professional development need. Government of India, started TPD programmes through its vertical ARPIT on its MOOC platform SWAYAM in 2018. In past two cycles, nearly 0.2 million teachers have got benefitted with it. To ensure the quality of such TPD programme, analysis and assessment of various TDP programmes is essential. Keeping this need in mind, the researcher has conducted the study and collected perception of 101 higher education teachers who have completed at-least one TPD programme on MOOC on six quality dimensions. The findings are suggesting that many aspects of quality are still missing from many MOOCs being offered for professional development of teachers. Teachers are showing their readiness to consider MOOCs as a mode for their professional development, it is responsibility of the MOOC providers (institutions and course instructors) to ensure the quality of MOOC by considering various dimensions of quality.
SELF-REGULATED ONLINE LEARNING SELF-EFFICACY & COVID-19: A HIGHER EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE Gouri Shankar Sharma, Nagapavan Chintalapati
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This study aims at exploring students’ online learning self-efficacy when face-to-face learning is hampered due to COVID-19 pandemic. Online learning is the only hope for students. This study investigates students’ online learning Self-Efficacy with the help of Goal Setting, Environmental Structuring, Time Management, Help Seeking and Task Strategies. In order to scale development and data collection; Online Self-Regulated learning Scale (OSLQ) and Self-Efficacy were adopted and merged according to the scope of the study. The total number of participants is 207. Hypotheses were developed and relationships were checked with the help of Structure Equation Modeling (SEM). Self-efficacy was measured with the help of OSLQ variables; inter-relationship hypotheses of OSLQ variables were also tested. Results indicate that, while doing online self-regulated learning students’ still facing problem in goal setting and task strategies. It is quite difficult for them to set short term and long term learning goals. It is difficult for them to execute their learning strategies such as taking hand written notes while online learning, being attentive is difficult, raising questions & instant doubt solving etc. are the major issues students’ are facing.
TRANSFORMATIVE E-GOVERNANCE AND ACCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Pritam Das, Chandan Adhikary
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Systematic and comprehensive nature of higher education is a necessary and pre-requisite condition to the development of a prosperous nation in any part of the world. In the last decade of 20century to 21 century, higher education reveals its roots with the expansion of technological devolution, shifted the modes of traditional foundation to Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to reveal its activities, working areas and phenomenon. This article basically aims to clarifies the ideas of e-governing approach in terms of higher educational background with the intricate correlation between various government department officials in administrative scenario. From the analytical point of view, it must be attempted to consider the roles and responsibilities of government officials in terms of public-private ownership and also to evaluate the performances of e-government initiative especially in the higher educational background.
