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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.07 #ijet #research

Issue 19(07) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Looking into Students’ Cognitive Processes in an Online Collaborative Learning Environment
  • A Systematic Review of Software for Learning Analytics in Higher Education
  • Michael Hansmeyer’s Algorithmic Architecture: The Transformative Impact of 3D Printing on Architectural Design and Education
  • Unravelling Technology Acceptance: Lessons Learnt from Teacher’s Experience During COVID-19 for Post-Pandemic Systemic Education
  • A Review of Empathy Education with Digital Means among College Students
  • Hybrid Approach Using Multi-Relational Weighted Matrix Factorization (WMRMF) and Cohen’s Kappa (Sk) to Refine Educational Items Clustering
  • Enhancing Student Engagement: Technology Acceptance in Higher Education During Covid-19
  • Developing Future Teachers’ Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Skills Using ChatGPT
  • A Sociological Take on Language Generative AI Tools

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.06 #ijet #research

Issue 19(06) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Exploring the Impacts of Implementing Block Mode of Teaching in Higher Education
  • Where Is the Teacher in Data Analytics in Education?
  • Integration of AI and Metaheuristics in Educational Software: A Hybrid Approach to Exercise Generation
  • A Virtual Reality Game to Promote the Role of a Healthy Diet in Male Reproduction
  • The Effect of ChatGPT on Education in the UAE
  • Designing, Coding and Embroidering

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[publication] An Introduction to Open Educational Resources and Their Implementation in Higher Education Worldwide #OER #OpenEducation #tugraz #research

We are thrilled to announce that our article about „An Introduction to Open Educational Resources and Their Implementation in Higher Education Worldwide“ was published in the Weizenbaum Journal of the Digital Society.

Abstract:
The digitization of (higher) education has exposed copyright infringement issues, as the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials has become more visible. This article explores the importance of open educational resources (OER) in higher education, focusing on their development, how they are understood, and the opportunities they offer. OER are defined as learning materials released under open licenses, allowing no-cost access, reuse, adaptation, and redistribution. The article discusses the OER movement, its milestones, and its integration into educational practice. It also presents arguments for OER: they enable free access to education, improve teaching practice, diminish legal issues, and foster open science. In addition, it highlights criticisms, including resistance from traditional publishers and concerns about marketing influence. The article concludes by examining current OER implementation in higher education and its promise of innovation. While OER are increasingly adopted, proprietary resources still dominate. The article emphasizes the need for educators to use open licenses meaningfully and innovatively and presents research on OER acceptance and usage. The monitoring of OER development in higher education is essential, but approaches may vary across countries.

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[full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Atenas, J., Ebner, M., Ehlers, U.-D., Nascimbeni, F., & Schön, S. (2024). An Introduction to Open Educational Resources and Their Implementation in Higher Education Worldwide. Weizenbaum Journal of the Digital Society, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.34669/wi.wjds/4.4.3

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.05 #ijet #research

Issue 19(05) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Inclusive Digital Content for the Teaching-Learning of Deaf University Students in Computer Networks
  • Digital Competence of Secondary School Teachers in Hanoi, Vietnam: A Study Based on the DigCompEdu Model
  • An Educational Inclusion Model for Adults with Diverse Neuromuscular Conditions through the use of an Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
  • The Use of New Media by Young People in Kosovo
  • Cognitive Serious Games Dynamically Modulated as a Therapeutic Tool for Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Natural Language Processing Approach to Evaluate Real-Time Flexibility of Ideas to Support Collaborative Creative Process
  • Ceci N’Est Pas Une Publication: The Art of AI-Generated Research Papers

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[publication] Supporting Sustainable and User-Oriented Educational Technology Innovation with the University Innovation Canvas #tugraz #digitaltransformation #research

Our contribution titled „Supporting Sustainable and User-Oriented Educational Technology Innovation with the University Innovation Canvas“ was published in the newest issue of Education Sciences.

Abstract:
Innovating higher education teaching and learning is challenging due to structural, cultural, and resource-related reasons, and research indicates that university innovation benefits from a bottom-up approach as well as strategic alignment with university objectives. In this paper, we investigate such bottom-up innovation processes within higher education as supported by a specific tool: the University Innovation Canvas (UIC). Adapted from the Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas, the UIC is designed to promote educational technology innovation and foster alignment of the innovation process with strategic objectives of the university: namely, sustainability and user orientation. An evaluation of the UIC based on interview and questionnaire data shows that its usage differs between innovation teams (on paper vs. digital, individual vs. collaborative, co-located vs. remotely, and synchronous vs. asynchronous). UIC usability is linked with these differences and with teams’ experience in realizing innovations. Overall, the UIC is perceived to be useful by (particularly, less-experienced) innovation teams and is successful at supporting sustainable and user-oriented innovations, as 14/15 innovations are still in use after up to four years since completion. To maximize its potential, more effort needs to be devoted to improving understanding of the UIC and supporting different workflows of innovation teams in the future.

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[full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Bangerl, M.; Dennerlein, S.; Maitz, K.; Nitschke, M.; Ebner, M.; Pammer-Schindler, V. Supporting Sustainable and User-Oriented Educational Technology Innovation with the University Innovation Canvas. Educ. Sci. 2024, 14, 528. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14050528

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 19 / No.04 #ijet #research

Issue 19(04) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • A Large-Scale Study on the Preferred Learning Mode in Higher Education: Which One Suits Me Better in the New Normal?
  • Exploring Common Game Elements in Serious Game Interventions for Health and Obesity Awareness in Children: A Systematic Review
  • Development of a Database of Educational Games Applicable to Production Engineering
  • Evaluating the Usability of a Gamified Virtual Course Designed to Teach Cultural Heritage
  • Exploring Digital Empathy in Vietnamese Tertiary EFL Education: Perspectives of Teachers across Career Stages
  • Web System to Support the Teaching of an Undergraduate Distributed Systems Course
  • Changing Trends in Teaching Computer Vision at Ukrainian Universities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
  • Star Words Re-Generated: Gamification and GenAI for Effective Training

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[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).

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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 Hochschulentwicklung, 19(1), 45–65. https://doi.org/10.21240/zfhe/19-01/03

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[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.

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

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[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

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[publication] Analysis of Students’ Behavior Watching iMooX Courses with Interactive Elements #mooc

We published an article about „Analysis of Students’ Behavior Watching iMooX Courses with Interactive Elements“ in the iJET-Journal:

Abstract:
Digital learning technologies are becoming increasingly important for our modern educational system. In addition to teaching methods that incorporate interactivity, these approaches benefit students’ overall learning experience and success by enhancing their attention and fostering a positive attitude towards the learning content being presented. Interactivity comes in various forms, and while a combination of distinct activities is beneficial, some are more effective at engaging students. Using digital technologies in an educational environment opens up new possibilities for students, teachers, and researchers. It provides new insights into learning behavior and enables the collection of interaction information. This data could, for example, show how often a video was paused or at what point students lost interest and left, but gaining such knowledge requires further processing. The use of visualizations that depict behavior, such as the change of attention over time, can be an effective way to present extracted information. Therefore, our research focuses on developing an application that enables us to generate various visualizations from the collected data. A single command-line input will be sufficient to create them. Furthermore, a video course was created from which we collected behavioral data. Our results aim to showcase the benefits of interactivity, and that the created figures can be used for data evaluation verifies the versatility of the generated visualizations

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[full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Dohr, D., Wachtler, J., & Ebner, M. (2023). Analysis of Students’ Behavior Watching iMooX Courses with Interactive Elements. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 18(24), pp. 4–18. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v18i24.46455