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Related Data for: MENTOR – Intelligent mobile online peer tutoring application for face-to-face and remote peer tutoring
No full textE-learning platforms have been increasingly adopted by universities to extend and enhance learning. However, the literature review has shown that limited research has been conducted on the effects of electronic peer tutoring on student learning. Correspondingly, there is a lack of a suite of technological affordances to facilitate online peer tutoring sessions and appointments remotely. This paper describes the development of a novel smartphone app – Mobile Education Networked Tutoring On Request (MENTOR) – to facilitate face-to-face and remote peer tutoring. The MENTOR app aims to predict the tutoring needs of students using tutor-tutee matching, provides coordination of face-to-face tutoring sessions via the use of smartphones’ location data and online operation of remote tutoring sessions
Related Data for: Practices of science teachers: Evidence from teacher noticing
No full textTeacher noticing patterns offer insights into in-the-moment decisions and actions of teachers that have a direct impact on students’ learning. However, research on differences between novice and expert teachers’ vision in lessons remain limited. Using a mobile eye-tracker, we collected and analyzed data from two science teachers. Findings showed that the expert teacher focused her attention on relevant information across the classroom, while the novice teacher’s attention was restricted to specific problematic areas. As a work-in-progress, this paper provides valuable insights that we can build onto existential work for further studies
Related Data for: Managing student behaviours and maintaining positive learning environment
No full textThis paper reports an empirical study on the use of a teacher noticing approach to investigate how two teachers managed students’ classroom behaviours. We examined the integration of data from an eye-tracking device and video cameras, focusing on what the teachers paid attention to in classrooms with their corresponding managing practices. Our findings show that the experienced teacher was able to advise her students calmly and smoothly resume the lesson to preserve the welcoming environment for the students. The novice teachers constantly scanned for misbehaved students and at times used strong words and a stern voice that betrayed her emotions. The awkward silence of the class ensued, suggesting a break in the flow of the instruction
Related Data for: Holistic design of a mobile peer tutoring application based on learning and user needs analysis
No full textResearch has shown that peer tutoring at the university level could improve students’ performance and, enhance their motivation and learning, increase self-determination and learner autonomy, and reinforce conceptual knowledge by providing opportunities for reapplication of concepts. This paper describes the development of a mobile peer tutoring application – Mobile Education Networked Tutoring On Request (MENTOR). We start with a review of the literature to identify the relevant affordances that this mobile app should possess. In addition, questionnaires were administered with students studying in higher education to understand the needs of peer tutoring with tutors and tutees. The findings of the survey data showed that a majority of the students are receptive to peer tutoring and found it to be a user-friendly and intuitive method of mobile peer tutoring. One feature of MENTOR is the tutor-tutee matching – tutees are individually paired with tutors by using predictive modeling based on student data. Tutor-tutee matching can be efficiently accomplished via MENTOR mobile application by granting tutees the choice of tutors based on mutual tutor-tutee availabilities, students' background and tutor ratings. The other main features of the mobile peer tutoring application, such as online peer tutoring are presented in this study. The study contributes to the application of learning sciences and learning technologies to provide a holistic design for supporting student peer tutoring at the university level
Related Data for: Designing and evaluating a mobile peer tutoring application: A cultural historical activity theory approach
No full textThis study focuses on university students’ experience of peer tutoring supported by a mobile application called MENTOR (Mobile Education Networked Tutoring On Request) that was developed by the research team. The development of the mobile application was underpinned by theories related to self-directed learning, self-regulated learning, students’ help-seeking behaviors, as well as Vygotsky’s social-cultural learning theory. Using cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) as the framework, this study examines the affordances of the mobile application, the student’s perception of the application, the uptake of affordances, and the contradictions identified through CHAT. The participants identified tutor’s factors (e.g. tutoring skills) and technological factors (e.g. annotatable canvas) that facilitated the process, and appreciated the affordances of convenience, flexibility, physical safety, and psychological safety of the mobile peer tutoring, especially during the COVID 19 situation. A few contradictions were identified through CHAT, which served as the impetus for improvement. Among these are the novelty of mobile peer tutoring and the lack of cues about turn-taking. Some participants did not understand the requirement to indicate the level of cognitive processing. This study contributes to the design and implementation of mobile technology in supporting peer tutoring, an under-researched topic
The development and evaluation of Chinese Language Item Bank in Singapore
No full textThis paper discusses the developmental process of the national project 'Chinese Language Item Bank' for primary schools, secondary schools and junior colleges from 1990 to 2000.Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology
A training needs analysis on teachers' IT knowledge and competencies in a new international school
No full textThis study is a training needs assessment (TNA) on teachers teaching in an international school. Though the school has been functioning for a few years, it only started to operate as a full school recently. The management of the school is committed to put in more facilities and resources to support the learning and teaching in school. One of major add-in for the resource is technology. The management would like teachers to integrate IT into the curriculum. The goals of this study are (1) to determine the work tasks that the organisation wants the teachers to perform in the use of IT and (2) to find out the proficiency level of the teachers in IT skills and knowledge as well as their opinion. The main purpose is to differentiate the training needs from the training wants.Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology
Evaluation of the design assumptions and effectiveness of the Justice Bao CD-ROM
No full textThe aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the multimedia interaction and dictionary tool in enhancing the comprehension ability of students and make recommendations accordingly.Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology
Evaluation of an online activity-based statistics course in a polytechnic
No full textThis evaluation study investigated whether a combination of e-learning and activity-based approach were suitable for manufacturing students studying the Statistics module. The pilot programme was introduced for one semester to 75 students while the other 84 students would continue with the lecture-tutorial system. The programme was entitled Math TRAIL to denote Towards Reasoning And Inquiry Learning.Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology
Technology for meaningful learning
No full textThis book is written keeping in mind prospective educators as well as practicing educators who are seeking a good understanding of how technology enables, mediates or enhances learning. This book provides insights into the global trends as well as Singapore’s journey in the use of technology for teaching and learning. Readers will benefit from the various aspects of using technology for teaching and learning, including the theoretical underpinning, design methods, planning, managing learners, and related issues and challenges. Key considerations for integrating various technological tools are also discussed at length in these chapters.
This is a go-to book for anyone who wants to understand how to enhance teaching and learning with technology
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