[publication] Evolving Digital Skills of first-year students: A Pre- and Post-Covid Analysis #zfhe #research

I am very happy that together with my colleagues we contribute to the newest issue of the “Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung” about Digital Skills. Therefore we present our latest results concerning the skills of our beginners at Graz University of Technology:

Digital skills are necessary for first-year students at Austrian universities. This paper unveils results from two surveys among first-year students at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz): Pre-Covid-19 data (n=921) is derived from a larger study on digital literacy among first-year students in Styria (Janschitz et al., 2021, N=4,676). The same questions were posed in the 2021 ‘Welcome Days’ survey after the Covid-19 distance learning phases (n=1,207). Surprisingly, the only significant change is a noticeable increase of skills concerning the digital signature. This article additionally presents the development of a lecture on digital skills that was implemented at TU Graz as a massive open online course (MOOC).

[full article @ journal’s homepage]
[full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Ebner, M., Mair, B., Nagler, W., Schön, S., & Edelsbrunner, S. (2024). Evolving Digital Skills of first-year students: A Pre- and Post-Covid Analysis. Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung19(1), 45–65. https://doi.org/10.21240/zfhe/19-01/03

[Ausgabe] Digitale Kompetenzen – Zur Rolle dieser „Future Skills“ im Hochschulkontext: Definition und Bedeutsamkeit, Messung und Förderung #zfhe

Es freut mich sehr, dass ich zusammen mit meinen lieben und fleißigen Kolleg:innen eine Ausgabe der Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung herausgeben durfte rund um das Thema “Digitale Kompetenzen“. Es gab eine hohe Anzahl an Einreichungen und leider konnten wir nur wenige davon berücksichtigen, diese sind aber nun alle offen und frei zugänglich.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

Die gesamte Ausgabe findet man hier [.pdf] oder auf ResearchGate.

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.03 #ijet #research

Issue 19(03) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Implementing the Flipped Classroom Model in Science Lessons for Junior High School Students
  • Teachers Motivating Themselves by Motivating Students: A Cryptocurrency Appears
  • An Interdisciplinary Educational Proposal in Junior High School: The Fractal Geometry in Science, Computer Science and Art Lessons
  • The Development of Teacher Training Curriculum for Organizing of Learning Experiences to Enhance Social Development for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Effectiveness of Question-Based Instructional Video (QBIV) for an Automotive Engineering Study Program
  • Online Teaching Effect Evaluation and Analysis Using Combined Weighting Technique

[Link to Issue 19/03]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.02 #ijet #research

Issue 19(02) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Digital Inclusion in English Language Teaching in Ukraine
  • Teachers’ Perspectives on Using Technology to Facilitate Pupil Participation
  • Construction and Innovative Application of Fundamental Training Educational Resource Repository Using Data Mining Techniques
  • Integration of Internet Technology and Environmental Design Education: Cross-disciplinary Curriculum System Construction and Its Teaching Effect Evaluation
  • Utilising Big Data Analysis to Augment Student Learning: A Deep Dive into Customised Teaching and Management Mode
  • Research on Retrieval Method of Online English Grammar Questions Based on Natural Language Processing
  • Using Artificial Intelligence to Reform the Collaborative Teaching Mode of Visual Communication Design Courses
  • Transformation of Students’ Societal Perceptions through Data-Driven Pedagogies in Sociology Courses
  • Leveraging Gamification Strategies for Enhanced Environmental Education: An Exploration into Design, Technology, and Learning Outcomes

[Link to Issue 19/02]

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[publication] Die Wirkung von MOOCs und iMooX.at aus Sicht von Kursersteller:innen #zfhe #tugraz #research #imoox #mooc

Im Rahmen der Sonderausgabe zu Digitalisierung der Hochschullehre – Projekte österreichischer Hochschulen 2020–2024 haben wir einen Beitrag über iMooX.at erstellt mit dem Titel “Die Wirkung von MOOCs und iMooX.at aus Sicht von Kursersteller:innen”

Zusammenfassung:
iMooX.at wird im Rahmen des Projekts „MooX – Die MOOC-Plattform als Service für alle österreichischen Universitäten“ (2020–2023) als nationale Plattform für Hochschulen ausgebaut. Im Beitrag werden bisherige Ergebnisse und Wirkungen des Projekts dargestellt. So wurden bereits 70 MOOCs durchgeführt (geplant waren 33). In problemzentrierten Interviews mit fünf Kursersteller:innen wurden zudem Wirkungen von MOOCs und iMooX.at als Plattform gesammelt. Kursersteller:innen bestätigen in einer Online-Befragung (n=17) im hohen Maße, dass iMooX.at zur Verbreitung von OER beiträgt und positive Wirkungen für unterschiedliche Gruppen hat.

[Beitrag @ Zeitschrift für Hoschulentwicklung]
[Beitrag @ ResearchGate]

Referenz: Ebner, M., Edelsbrunner, S., Haas, M., Hohla-Sejkora, K., Leitner, P., Lipp, S., Mair, B., Schön, S., Steinkellner, I., Stojevic, I., & Zwiauer, C. (2023). Die Wirkung von MOOCs und iMooX.at aus Sicht von Kursersteller:innen. Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung , 18, 51-76. https://doi.org/10.3217/zfhe-SH-HL/04

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.01 #ijet #research

Issue 19(01) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Social Networks as Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments for Second Language Teaching in Higher Education
  • Enhancing Teachers’ Professional Identity in a Reflective Learning MOOC
  • Construction of Big Data Analysis Platform for College Students’ Sports Training Driven by Wireless Communication Network
  • The Design of a Learning Experience Platform using xAPI with Design Thinking Learning to Promote Innovation
  • Knowledge Mapping of Blended Learning Classroom Environment Studies (1996-2023)
  • Analysis of Abstractive and Extractive Summarization Methods
  • Effectiveness of Blended Learning for Civil Engineering Students’ Performance during COVID-19: A Case Study of a Rural University in South Africa
  • Inclusive Education from the Contributions in the Virtual Forums of the Students of the Degree of Pedagogy at the University of Malaga
  • The Impact of Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Language Learning Strategies, Proficiency, and Enjoyment among Thai EFL Students

[Link to Issue 19/01]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.24 #ijet #research

Issue 18(24) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Analysis of Students’ Behavior Watching iMooX Courses with Interactive Elements
  • Development of the Creative Potential of Future Teachers Based on Smart Education
  • AI-Assisted Emotion Recognition: Impacts on Mental Health Education and Learning Motivation
  • The Effectiveness of Multimedia and Virtual Environments in Light of the Conflict Strategy to Reduce Misconceptions in Mathematics among First-Year University Students
  • Educators’ Perspectives on the Main Challenges and Opportunities for Implementing Digital Solutions in Learning and Teaching
  • Using Autonomous Learning Mode to Improve Students’ Learning Willingness and Resilience
  • Distributed Communicative Language Training Platform Using Automatic Speech Recognition Technology for Smart University
  • Effects of Multimedia Education Integrated Marketing Course Teaching on Students’ Marketing Awareness and Marketing Attitude
  • The Impact of Scene Teaching in Smart Classrooms on Learners’ Learning Performance and Effectiveness
  • Enhancing Students’ Metacognition via AI-Driven Educational Support Systems
  • Bilingual Teaching Environment Creation and Multi-Attribute Teaching Decisions
  • Optimizing Vocational Education Design with Big Data and Educational Technology
  • Predictors of Success and Preference for Full Online Distance Education: Insights Moving Forward the New Normal in Education
  • Research of Flipped Teaching to MICE Students’ Learning Interests and Learning Effectiveness
  • Developing Students’ Scientific Literacy through Wikipedia Digital Library

[Link to Issue 18/24]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.23 #ijet #research

Issue 18(23) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • The Analysis of Learning Management System towards Students’ Cognitive Learning Outcome
  • The Relationship Between Learning Motivation and Online Learning Performance: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy and Flow Experience
  • Online Learning Engagement Factors of Undergraduate Students’ Learning Outcomes
  • Influence of AI-driven Inquiry Teaching on Learning Outcomes
  • Determinants of Air Quality in Building Environments: A Multi-Regression Analysis and Implications for Open Teaching Practices
  • Exploring Virtual Reality’s Impact on Spatial Perception and Creativity in Environmental Design Education
  • Factors Affecting Youtube Acceptance For Student Learning Needs
  • Students’ Decisions in the Context of Social Network Learning Interaction
  • Critical Thinking Process in Online Collaborative Learning Based on Different Group Metacognitive Regulation Levels
  • A Comprehensive Model for Recommending Personalized Learning Resources for the Development of Linguistic Competence
  • Technology Adoption of Computer-Aided Instruction in Healthcare: A Structured Review
  • AI-Based Collaborative Teaching: Strategies and Analysis in Visual Communication Design
  • Selecting the Best K Features for Predicting Student Participation in Generic Competency Development Activities in Higher Education
  • Interaction, Self-Regulated Learning, and Learning Performance in Online Learning

[Link to Issue 18/23]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.22 #ijet #research

Issue 18(22) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Digital Gaming and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Examining the Factors Influencing Students’ Satisfaction with Hackathon for IT Projects
  • Designing a Smart Classroom Based on a Multi-Screen Interactive Learning System for Improving Student Satisfaction
  • Practical Analysis of Digital Technology in an Electronic Education Platform in PE Training
  • A Classification and Retrieval System for Learning Resources of MOOC
  • The Effect of Intelligent Evaluation Technology on Students’ Initiative in Post-lecture Evaluation of Online Teaching
  • Online Sharing Mechanism of Teaching Resources from the Perspective of Knowledge Management
  • The Importance of Using Metaverse Technology in Education from the Point of View of University Teachers
  • Effects of Adventure Education with Digital Teaching on Students’ Self-Efficacy and Interpersonal Relationship
  • Impact of Peer Review on Learning Performance in a Smart Classroom Teaching Environment
  • Design and Implementation of Experiment Online Teaching Platform for Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Based on WeChat Mini-Program
  • Research on the Teaching Method of College Students’ Education Based on Visual Question Answering Technology
  • Intercultural Communication Competence Improvement of Students under the International Education Management Model
  • A Collaborative Filtering Recommendation Algorithm Model Based on User Feature Transfer
  • New Teaching Model of Professional Big Data Courses in Universities Based on an Outcome-Oriented Educational Concept

[Link to Issue 18/22]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.21 #ijet #research

Issue 18(21) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Gamification and Game-Based Learning as Cooperative Learning Tools: A Systematic Review
  • A Data Mining-Based Approach to Managing Intercultural Teaching Activities in Online Classrooms
  • ChatGPT and the General Concepts of Education: Can Artificial Intelligence-Driven Chatbots Support the Process of Language Learning?
  • Learning Analytics in Education: A Social Network-Based Approach for Analyzing the Interaction and Influence of Collaborative Learning Communities
  • Prototype for Analyzing Instructor Profiles in Online Courses: A Fuzzy Logic-Based Approach
  • Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation of Students’ Classroom Experience in Online Teaching
  • A CNN-Bi-LSTM Model for MOOC Forum Post Classification
  • Enhancing Finance Students’ Learning Effectiveness and Motivation: Application of Financial Simulation Game
  • A Neural Networks Based Model to Predict the Interest of College Students in Sports Activities
  • Curating an Offline Wikipedia for Schools in any Language: A Road Map
  • Influence of Teacher Intervention on College Students’ Metacognition in an Online Collaborative Learning Environment
  • Using Technology Acceptance Model to Discuss Factors in Distance Learning Behavior
  • A Machine Learning Based Method to Evaluate Learning in Gamification Practices
  • Identifying Mathematics Anxiety Through Automated Process (IMATAP): A Web-Based Screening Tool for Teachers
  • The Contextual Environment as a Catalyst for Change in the Learning Process and Learning Styles of Students
  • Voice Analytics for the Identification of University Student Satisfaction, from WhatsApp Audio Messaging

[Link to Issue 18/21]

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