Browsing by Author "Nagi, Kuldeep"
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    Academic Use of Forums in eLearning - Perceptions, Findings and Truths
    ( 2015-07) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Forums or threaded discussions are one of the most commonly used tools in online teaching. They provide a facility for asynchronous discussion on a particular topic or issue over an extended period of time. Students enrolled in eLearning courses are able to reflect upon their ideas before sharing them with others. eLearning is gradually becoming an alternate way of study for most young people who prefer to use the Internet, portable devices and digital media. While eLearning offers many advantages, it is often seen as faceless media that does very little to enhance social interaction, discussion or collaboration. Online interaction in eLearning courses becomes more restrained in countries where educational systems fail to prepare students to asking questions or sharing their ideas. This paper discusses tools for online communication, paying particular attention to the use of forums provided within a Learning Management System (LMS). This paper shares few perceptions, truths and findings about forums based on the data derived from Moodle “Reports” and logs of 4 online courses offered in a Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program at a local university. It evaluates the use of forums in terms of educational pedagogy and its advantages and limitations in a cultural context. This paper will be of use to those who value the forums as collaborative communication tool in virtual learning environments and how their usage could be measured and enhanced.
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    Applying six sigma for quality assessment in a eLearning courseware production process
    ( 2010-05) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Six Sigma method claims that focusing on reduction of variation will lead to reduction in defects in a business product. Its prestige and value is well known within the manufacturing industry. However, it is seldom applied to educational products such as courseware produced and used in higher education. It is beginning to be recognized as key process for quality assessment in eLearning and eTraining sectors in ASEAN. A consistent high quality in an eLearning or eTraining product can be achieved by applying Six Sigma in the courseware production process. This paper in attempt to discuss this new approach adopted from the industry that seeks to asses, evaluate and monitor variation in the usage of eLearning courseware components and recommend methods for their improvements. A pilot study based on Six Sigma and being conducted by the authors is briefly discussed.
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    Efficacy of user surveys in designing a university website-a case study
    ( 2018) Nagi, Kuldeep
    A website devoted to an academic institution sometimes fail to address its main purposes. In the process of satisfying the need of all stake holders- the students, faculty, alumni and outsiders, the elements of web design are compromised to an extent that either the website becomes too complex or becomes irrelevant. With advances in technology the role of web designers is also beginning to change from just being creators of a website to the facilitators of crafting a powerful user experience (UX). The very purpose of an academic website is now burdened with implementing elements of new technologies, such as, flashing banners, streaming videos and other gimmicks. The constant demands brought in by the advent of new tools and technologies and the changing role of designers makes it difficult to focus on the purpose of a website, but there is no choice for them but to keep experimenting. This paper is based on a random survey of 296 users of a university website to gauge its strengths and weaknesses. This survey resulted in a list of observations and demands, some realistic and many others being exhaustive and impractical. The purpose of this paper is to show that the web design has to focus on its tactical objectives. To meet these goals, this paper also suggests means and methods for implementing core elements of a website design to boost UX and add value.
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    Essentials of Managing Research Quality in Thai Universities
    (Sociology of Education eJournal, 2020-03-30) Nagi, Kuldeep
    In Thailand, the increasingly burdensome regulations and oversight mechanisms imposed by state agencies have contributed to a compliance-oriented culture of research in most universities. Any deviation from the stipulated practices can result in swift action by state agencies, such as the Office of Higher Education Commission (OHEC) and Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA). This paper draws on relevant data from secondary sources, such as QS Rankings, Google Scholar Transparency Citation Index, IMD, and SCImago Journal and Country Rank from the Scopus database (Elsevier B.V) and also includes primary data from a survey conducted in May 2019. The survey results indicate that Thai universities must enhance incentives, such as grants, scholarships, assistantship, and improve advising skills of Thai faculty, attract foreign talent, and improve Ph.D. operations by providing rich online resources and focus intensely on efficient management of graduate programs.
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    Framework of quality assurance in American higher education-an overview
    (Digital Production Press, Assumption University, 2015) Nagi, Kuldeep
    One of the hallmarks of the American higher education has been its quality. In U.S.A colleges and universities are under constant pressure to strive to make their programs career oriented so as to meet the changing needs of the industry and the society. The accreditation process of colleges and universities in U.S.A is non-governmental operation. As a result colleges and universities fiercely compete in the market of higher education. Institutional autonomy allows them to changing their curriculum to inculcate and incubate entrepreneurial culture through their various programs. It is no accident that many American universities dominate the World University Rankings. There is lot of discourse in academia that an educated workforce is essential for a prosperous and sustainable economy. This has lead to heightened policy interest in higher education in American universities. This paper uses variety resources, data and facts to discuss accreditation process in U.S.A. The main focus of this paper is to explore models of accreditation being used in U.S.A and how they can be useful for other countries.
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    From Bits and Bytes to Big Data - An Historical Overview
    (Computation Theory eJournal, 2020-07-27) Nagi, Kuldeep
    About a century ago the computer revolution started in the USA. Computers and mobile devices have now become an integral part of our lives in the workplace. The first attempts to investigate the data output started in the 1960s on a command prompt blinking on the computer monitor. Later in the 1990s, powerful data mining tools were created to sort and analyze large amounts of data. Now the new technologies and tools such as Big Data Analytics allow us to instantly capture and analyze an enormous amount of personal and institutional data about clients, financial transactions, social networks, and everything else happening online. This paper attempts to provide a fresh insight into the evolution of “data” acquiring such a prominent role and value. It provides a pictorial history using secondary data sources and attempts to provide an overview of current tools, technologies, and trends associated with the evolution of Big Data Analytics.
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    Generation next only hope
    (Bangkok Post, 2012-10-21) Nagi, Kuldeep
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    Improving Efficacy of Pre-Recorded Videos in E-Learning Courses
    ( 2016) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Since the beginning of this new century eLearning has come a long way. A decade ago, it was perfectly acceptable to just record a Power Point presentation and upload it in the Learning Management System (LM). In 2016, this approach is not viable. It is no longer necessary to force the students to stare at sterile static text. One of biggest influence in eLearning comes from videos. Use of videos has become essential for teaching and learning in online programs and courses. Increasing use of services such as You- Tube has drastically changed the role of videos in teaching and learning. The TED series post their lectures on videos, and now have 500 million views. You-Tube receives about 60 hours of uploaded video content every minute. Proliferation of 3G/4G networks and exponential growth in the use of mobile devices is driving the use of videos not only for entertainment but also for teaching. This paper provides insight into the correct use of videos in eLearning. It provides a series of tricks to increase the video usage, such as, instead of presenting two 20 minutes videos on a subject, break the video into 4 separate videos, each 5 minutes in length. A five minute video can be internalized more easily than a long twenty minute video. Follow up questions in the form of a questionnaire, audio or video recorded responses by students will make it much more engaging. This paper is based on the study of a small sample of students in eLearning courses and attempts to provide new framework to create videos that will increase engagement in the eLearning courses.
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    Integrating STEM and Skill Development (SD) for Thailand 4.0-Means, Methods and Challenges
    ( 2018-07) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Formal education is mostly focused on training the mind through the acquisition of information and knowledge. Skills, on the other hand, are acquired through physical training and practice, turning finally into a unique habit, a product or a service. Lately, there is a lot of discussion about skill development (SD) to meet the goals of digital economy and Thailand 4.0. Using data from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and analysis of SD trends in the USA, UK and Germany, this paper provides insight into how Science-Technology-English-Math (STEM) education can be used to enhance skill development (SD) urgently needed to meet the challenges of Thailand 4.0.
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    The internet and life long learning (LLL)-a new revolution
    ( 2018) Santithorn Banchua ; Nagi, Kuldeep
    Global expansion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way we create and consume information. As of December 2017, fifty percent of the users of the Internet reside in Asia. Besides collaborating on common interests people are forming virtual on-line communities and utilizing Social Networks to share knowledge and their life experiences. Although the rate of change in terms of usage of technology in education has been slow but the rise of Social Networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube have drastically changed the way we live. Life Long Learning (LLL) is not just a slogan any more, it is taking new forms with every new technology innovation. The increasing use of the internet and Web 3.0 technologies is widening world-wide participation in LLL. Although politicians and educationalists have been quick to herald such initiatives as revolutionizing education and extending learning opportunities to “anyone”, “anytime and anywhere” basis, but there has been little empirical analysis of how ICT is actually impacting LLL. With this in mind, this paper attempts to explore current trends and technologies available for LLL.
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    Need for new SMAC (Social-mobile-analytic-cloud) based education for Thai youth to participate in digital economy and sustainable development
    ( 2016-06-20) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Educators and employers in most countries are getting uneasy on many fronts because of hurdles created by old-economy based academic curricula and traditional mode of face-to-face (F2F) teaching which dominated education for the last two centuries. In this new century, innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), increased expansion of 3G/4G networks and exponential growth in the use of portable and smart devices is forcing many countries to upgrade their educational system with a specific focus on SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud) to remain relevant. In USA, Europe, Australia and several other countries in Asia, educational institutions are rapidly integrating SMAC into their academic programs and curricula. The speed of innovations leading to synergistic blending of Internet, 3G/4G networks, digital content and SMAC is quite overwhelming. It is becoming increasing clear that this new combination is necessary for the growth of digital economy and sustainable development in Thailand. New academic programs and curricula based on a increased emphasis on SMAC will help new graduates to successfully compete in new digital economy and enhance strategic sustainable development not only in Thailand but also elsewhere in the AEC.
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    New Social Media and Impact of Fake News on Society
    ( 2018-06) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Traditional media consists of mostly nameless and faceless people deciding what does and does not get printed and broadcasted. In this new era of internet and variety of social media, creation and consumption of news and information in our society is changing. Rapid transformation of traditional print media into online portals has become a new trend. On the one hand, the online social media has democratized the means of news production and dissemination, but on the other hand, it has become a breeding ground for false and fake news. Increasing use of mobile devices and easy Wi-Fi access to 3G/4G networks, the Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter have turned into powerful platforms for providing news and entertainment. In the USA and India, the President and the Prime Minister are using Twitter to engage with their voters and supporters. Hence the direct interaction of politicians and policy makers with the people using social media is having a strong impact on the functioning of the governments around the world. As a consequence, the online journalism and citizen media is also on the rise. New channels of online communication, such Skype, WhatsApp, Messenger, LINE and many others have also led to rampant increase in the spreading of fake news. This paper uses the traditional empirical-analytical method to analyze the current issues about fake news. Information and data available on reliable public domain websites, such as, FactCheck.Org and others portals are used for formulating research questions. In addition, analysis of issues related to fake news is largely based on data available on various reliable and independent organizations, such as Pew Research Center (USA), Reuters (UK) and European Commission (EC). Author’s own survey conducted in an Executive MBA class conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam is also be utilized. The results from primary and secondary resources are used to highlight cases of fake news on the social media and provide technical guidelines to detect its negative impact on society.
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    New social media and impact of fake news on society
    ( 2018) Nagi, Kuldeep
    Traditional media consists of mostly nameless and faceless people deciding what does and does not get printed and broadcasted. In this new era of internet and variety of social media, creation, and consumption of news and information in our society is changing. The rapid transformation of traditional print media into online portals has become a new trend. On the one hand, the online social media has democratized the means of news production and dissemination, but on the other hand, it has become a breeding ground for false and fake news. Increasing use of mobile devices and easy Wi-Fi access to 3G/4G networks, the Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter have turned into powerful platforms for providing news and entertainment. In the USA and India, the President and the Prime Minister are using Twitter to engage with their voters and supporters. Hence the direct interaction of politicians and policymakers with the people using social media is having a strong impact on the functioning of the governments around the world. As a consequence, the online journalism and citizen media are also on the rise. New channels of online communication, such Skype, WhatsApp, Messenger, LINE and many others have also led to a rampant increase in the spreading of fake news. This paper uses the traditional empirical-analytical method to analyze the current issues about fake news. Information and data available on reliable public domain websites, such as FactCheck.Org and others portals are used for formulating research questions. In addition, analysis of issues related to fake news is largely based on data available on various reliable and independent organizations, such as Pew Research Center (USA), Reuters (UK) and European Commission (EC). Author’s own survey conducted in an Executive MBA class conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam is also be utilized. The results from primary and secondary resources are used to highlight cases of fake news on the social media and provide technical guidelines to detect its negative impact on society.
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    NIDA
    ( 2014-12-18) Nagi, Kuldeep
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    No restrictions on weapons
    (Bangkok Post, 2012-04-29) Nagi, Kuldeep
    "No restrictions on weapons" article by Dr. Kuldeep Nagi, Graduate School of eLearning, Assumption University