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ItemAcademic Use of Forums in eLearning - Perceptions, Findings and Truths( 2015-07) Nagi, KuldeepForums 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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ItemAn analysis of quality assurance in elearning: course management level( 2018) Naree AchwarinThe purpose of the study was to examine concepts and principles of quality assurance in eLearning for course management level. The author reviewed, and analyzed the existing literatures, researches and case studies, particularly emphasized on quality assurance in eLearning process that relevant to the course management system, especially in course production process and delivery of eLearning. This study highlights an important view of the application of quality assurance concepts and principle through eLearning at course management level. Since the quality assurance system in eLearning concerns, involves with many people from different department and management level; administrators, teachers, IT technician, staffs, stakeholders, students and community, the quality assurance through eLearning at course management level required certain aspect of leadership and management for administrators and instructional leadership for instructors. The teaching learning process for course development and management was categorized into 4 phases for course management level; planning and analysis for online course, implement of design and course production, delivery the online course, and assessment and evaluation.
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ItemApplying six sigma for quality assessment in a eLearning courseware production process( 2010-05) Nagi, KuldeepSix 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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ItemBeyond Disruptive elearning: holistic health integrated learning conceptThe main objective of this study was aimed to propose an Integrated Learning Concept (ILC) for holistic healthcare. The ILC was developed to alleviate the crisis from the fact that people around the world, including Thailand, can now access a substantial amount of health care knowledge from various online sources, however, the percentage of ailment and premature death from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is still high. With a literature review, the researcher’s direct experience as a pharmacist in Thai traditional medicine as well as an in-depth expert interview, ILC was designed to provide learners self-medicated healthcare knowledge and inspire learners to change the everyday choice they made to enhance their state of wellness. ILC was beyond disruptive eLearning. It was a blended learning approach that integrated online learning (a combination between traditional eLearning and online social learning) and traditional classroom with standard health check and Dhatu check. ILC was designed to disrupt the idea that traditional eLearning is the approach that best fits with all dimension of learning. ILC was developed to overcome the shortcomings of eLearning and to enable people to have better comprehension in holistic healthcare. And once the development was finished, ILC shall be tested by comparing with a traditional eLearning class.
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ItemThe comparative study of Internet Infrastructure Investment between WiMAX and 3G to support incoming growth of eLearning in Thailand( 2010) Nakachin Wiboonprasong ; Tanawat RuangtepratThis study investigates the economic feasibility study with scenario analyze the implementation of 3G Technology or WiMAX on Thailand mobile operator and Internet Service Provider. The analysis is limited to the Thailand telecommunication market. This study analyses the Thailand telecommunication market with a financial model, which shows annual cash flows, net present values (NPV), Return On Investment (ROI), payback period and scenario analyze. Nowadays, most Thailand Mobile Network Operators and Internet Service Provider are keeping their eyes on 3G technology and WiMAX in order to provide hi speed data service. The mobile phone market is on saturating stage so mobile phone operators try to seek new business which, will optimize their resources and make profit. The data service will be a good service which can optimize their resources and make profit. The data service will be a good service which can optimize network resource and give opportunity in penetrating the market. On the other hand Internet Service Provider (ISP) is sourcing new technology which can provide more coverage and increasing data transfer speed. There are many alternatives on the prospects of wireless technology. 3G mobile digital communication systems and WiMAX have a good potential in providing high speed data transferring
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ItemDevelopment of a model of technology integration at a K-12 levelThere is no doubt that the way people live, interact, communicate, and conduct business changes dramatically. This change is known as the "digital revolution," which refers to the progression of technology from analogue, electrical, and mechanical tools to the digital tools accessible today. Furthermore, technology has begun to alter education, influencing how learners gain the skill sets required to prepare for future education and a profession and how educators use digital technological instructional strategies to educate. Various studies have been published that address the challenges to technology integration and, of course, the efficacy of technology in the classroom. This research attempts to develop a method to comprehend the influence of technology integration on educators' teaching performance at a private K-12 school in Hanoi City. The respondents of this study consist of fifty (50) educators who apply educational technology in their teaching. The findings revealed that all with the teaching performance measured, educators were described as very satisfactory. The study's results demonstrated that technology integration had a considerable influence on teaching performance. It is suggested that School Leaders continue to offer programs, seminars, and training workshops on technology integration to improve educators' performance.
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ItemE-learning as Strategy for Philanthropic Organization Focused on Educational Purposes in Thailand( 2014) Bernard, GillesThe objectives of this study were: (1) To elaborate an eLearning framework integrated into donor’s activities which can fit with philanthropic organization strategies (2) To assess the eLearning framework upon feedback and suggestions provided by donors, recipients, philanthropic organizations, and philanthropic experts (3) To assess opinions of donors and philanthropic organizations running in Thailand toward the framework. The population for the study consisted of 3 schools in the North East of Thailand, a region called Isaan. The schools were located in the villages of Kudbong, Nadee, and Serm. The sample units included 279 students aged from 13 to 18 years old, 116 donors mainly in Europe and USA who are supporting pupils mainly in Asia, 24 philanthropic organizations which are operating in Thailand, and 10 experts in philanthropy located in Europe. The data collection instruments were: paper-based questionnaires in Thai language for Thai students and web-based questionnaires in English for donors, philanthropic organizations and experts. The data were analyzed using the statistical analysis package called PSPP and its built-in features to identify cross tabulations, statistics, and reliability test (Alpha Cronbach). The findings were as follows: (1) On the development of an eLearning as a strategy for philanthropic organization focused on educational purposes in Thailand, it was found that the model fits w ith on-going trends such as student needs, donor’s mindset and shift from money to time, and philanthropic organizations objectives. The outcomes were specific key components were identified to build an effective and comprehensive eLearning framework as follow (a) social network (b) code of conduct (c) educational goals and motives (d) culture (e) modus operandi (f) eLearning technologies (g) composite capability score computed with Internet and Giving capabilities (2) Based on quantitative data and qualitative feedback, as well as opinions and suggestions from students, donors, organizations, and experts, the model was fine-tuned and updated accordingly (3) On the measuring of opinion of experts and philanthropic organizations in Thailand toward the model the findings were conclusive concerning the benefits of eLearning as a strategy for philanthropic organization focused on educational purposes.
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ItemThe effectiveness of blended learning: a case studyRecent policy announcements by the Thai government: Thailand 4.0, and its education component: Education 4.0, advocate the use of innovation and digital technology in schools and universities to improve the quality of education. We explore here the effectiveness of blended learning at an institute of higher education with a case study for one subject taught at the undergraduate level at Assumption University. Blended Learning in this study is defined as supplementing traditional classroom lectures with an online eLearning course in the same subject, using the same lecturers and course materials. Students had the opportunity to watch online video lectures before and/or after attending classes throughout the semester. At the end of the semester an online survey was conducted to determine the frequency of access to the online course, the level of student satisfaction, and the effectiveness of blended learning in terms of their understanding of the subject. Lecturers were interviewed to determine their view of the success or otherwise of the program and to inquire about exam results. Evaluation of survey questionnaires and lecturers’ opinions revealed that students were satisfied with the program because it had impacted positively on their understanding of the subject and had improved their exam results above prior expectations.
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ItemELEARNING TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD LIVE-VIDEO CONFERENCE IN AN ELEARNING ENVIRONMENTIn an online learning environment, the majority of teaching and learning are conducted asynchronous communication methods. The tools such as the learning management system, web forum, social media, e-mail, and others are example of such tools. In order to ensure that students can access to the instructors as well as classmates as in traditional learning method, a synchronous communication means should be included as part of teaching and learning. In modern digital technology, examples of services and softwares that allow people to communicate synchronously are FaceTime, Skype, LINE, Google Hangout, and others. Not only that people can communicate via voice but they can also see each other as well. Thus, the utilization of video conference software can be a part of teaching and learning in online education. In Thailand, the online education degrees is in developing stages and the utilization of the live video conference along with the standard communication mode is getting more well utilized. Thus, it is necessary to investigate the behavior of past usages and the way that the live video conference mode is utilized into the online learning in Thailand. This research aims to investigate the nature of usages of the Live Video conference features in order to provide a bigger picture of how the system is being utilized by the students and the teachers so that the method of usages can be further study to ensure the effectiveness of the usages as well as implementation of the system in an online learning environment.
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ItemThe evolution of instructional system design model( 2010) Nida Denphaisarn ; Thotsapon SortrakulThe Field of instructional design and technology contain the analysis of learning and performance problems, and the design, development, implementation, evaluation and management of instructional and non instructional processes and resources are intended to improve learning and performance in a variety of settings, particularly educational institutions and the workplace. Professionals in the field of instructional design and technology often use systematic instructional design procedures and employ a variety of instructional media to accomplish their goals. The intention of this paper is to present the evolution of Instructional System Design Model which has been developed in different period of time. And also present the development of a NIDA - New Instructional Design for Advance Learning is the framework which was developed in accordance with the ADDIE model and DISC behavior model. Its goal is to provide the educator with framework that can help them develop more effective e-learning system. The simulation of NIDA implementation is given and the prototype that simulate how to improve the system design by using NIDA also present in this report.
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ItemIMPACT OF ELEARNING IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON THAI MANUFACTURING SMESThe objective of the study was to develop an eLearning in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) using Facebook for the Thai manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The study was conducted using Learning Management System (LMS) and data was collected using structured questionnaires from manufacturing SMEs entrepreneurs in five provinces of lower northern Thailand. This study applied stratified random sampling techniques. Descriptive analysis, paired sample t-tests, and Spearman correlation were used to measure the relationships. It was found that participants showed significant improvement in their knowledge and understanding in FDI after completion of the course (P < 0.01). Moreover, a significant positive correlation was reported between ease of use and overall satisfaction, while a non-significant relationship was found between speed of teaching and overall satisfaction as well as design and overall satisfaction. Multiple regression was employed to examine factors influencing the intention to use the eLearning in FDI via Facebook. Three factors had a statistically significant impact on the intention to use, i.e. enhanced skill development, enhanced business performance, and enhanced learning behavior. Practical implications were proposed and discussed.
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ItemIntroducing augmented reality for education purposes(The 7th International Conference on eLearning for Knowledge-Based Society, 2010) Poonsri Vate-U-LanThis article is an introduction to Augmented Reality technology for educational purposes whose aim is to provide a superior learning experience. Its main objective is to act as a starting point for anyone interested in researching or using Augmented Reality for educational purposes which can be simply defined as an interactive 3D environment which links physical reality and the virtual world by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Augmented Reality will be widely used within the near future. This paper describes many projects of Augmented Reality which support educational projects in both on-line and off-line modes. The paper also includes information of how augmented reality works in different environments. Its future directions and areas requiring further research are discussed.
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