Preface
Organization
Contents
Serious Games and Virtual Learning Environments
Gamified Learning in Online Teaching Through Platforms: The Use of Quizizz
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Results
4.1 Qualitative Analysis Results
4.2 Quantitative Analysis Results
4.3 Mixed Method Results
5 Conclusions
References
Digital Workbook in Virtual Learning Environment
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Research Approach and Strategy
2.2 Research Objective
3 Result and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
The Assessment Pattern Catalog for a Distant Education: The Study of the Classroom Applicability
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The Remote Assessment Patterns Catalog
3.1 The Assessment Pattern Catalog Definition Process
3.2 The Result
4 Patterns’ Popularity Rating and Classroom Appropriateness
4.1 The Most Popular Subsets of the Assessment Pattern Catalog
4.2 The Classroom-Appropriate Subsets of the Assessment Pattern Catalog
5 Conclusions
References
Learning Practices and Methologies
Testing the Instructional Design for Knowledge Nuggets Implementation
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Knowledge Sharing
2.2 Multimedia Learning
2.3 Cognitive Load of Multimedia Learning
2.4 Knowledge Nuggets
3 Methodology
4 Results
5 Discussion
6 Limitations and Potential Future Work
References
Empowering E-course Effectiveness and Student’s Motivation Through Inquiry Based Learning Aligned to ARCS Motivation Model in Moodle Workplace
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Methodology
4 Research Findings
5 Conclusion
References
Assessing the Performance of Open Contracting in Colombia Through Data Mining
1 Introduction
2 Open Contracting and E-Procurement in Colombia
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Understanding
3.2 Data Preparation
3.3 Modeling
3.4 Results
3.5 Conclusions
References
Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Smart Pedagogical Framework for Developing IoT Projects Applied to Climate Action – Practices and Challenges
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education
2.2 Smart Pedagogy – The Essence of Smart Learning
2.3 Innovative Teaching Methods (ITM), Project Based Learning (PjBL) and Agile Methodologies
3 Method
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Design-Based Research Methodology
3.3 Analysis Stage: Conceptual Framework Orchestration
3.4 Development Stage: E-course Implementation
3.5 Assessment Stage: Evaluation and Reflection
4 Conclusion
References
Knowledge Management Model in Telework
1 Introduction
2 Background of Knowledge Management in Telework
2.1 Knowledge and Knowledge Management
2.2 Telework
3 Model Development Methodology
4 Knowledge Management Model Applied to Telework
4.1 Nodes
4.2 Facilitator Agents
4.3 Indicators
5 Validity Results of the Knowledge Management Model Applied to Telework
6 Conclusions
References
Learning Technologies
The Importance of Tasks and the Use of Digital Technologies Affordances in Mathematical Problem-Solving Approaches
1 Introduction and Background
2 A Conceptual Framework
3 Design, Methods and Procedures
4 Findings: A Characterization of a Way of Reasoning that Emerges with the Use of a DGS
4.1 Understanding and Making Sense of the Task Geometrically
4.2 Geometric Meaning of Involved Objects Within Each Coordinate System.
4.3 Construction of a Dynamic Model
4.4 The Task Solution
4.5 A Second Approach that Involves the Use of Areas
5 Discussion of Results and Remarks
References
Assessing Teachers’ Use of English E-Textbooks over Time: A Technology-Mediated Learning Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Electronic Textbooks
2.2 Technology-Mediated Learning Perspective
3 Research Model and Hypotheses
3.1 Research Model
3.2 Research Hypotheses
4 Methodology
4.1 Experimental Design
4.2 Duration of Experiment, Teaching Materials, and Environment
4.3 Variables
5 Results
6 Discussion, Implications, and Limitations
6.1 Discussion of Findings
6.2 Implications
6.3 Limitations
Appendix A. HLM Results for Learning Motivation
Appendix B. HLM Results for Test Scores
References
A Review on the Training Effects and Learners’ Perceptions Towards Asynchronous Computer-Mediated Peer Feedback for L2 Writing Revision
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Research Questions of This Study
2 Method
2.1 Term Definition
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 The Quality of Peer Comments
3.2 Feedback Adoption
3.3 Revision Quality
3.4 Students’ Perceptions Towards Asynchronous Written Peer Feedback
3.5 Suggestions for Future Implementation
4 Conclusion
References
Compensatory Skill: The Dyslexia’s Key to Functionally Integrate Strategies and Technologies
1 Introduction
2 Who is the Dyslexic Student?
3 Compensatory Tools vs Compensatory Skills
4 Process Indicators
5 Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Learning Mehtodologies and Pandemic Impact
Online Learning in Higher Education Institution During COVID-19: A Review and the Way Forward
1 Introduction
2 Online Learning During the COVID-19 Era
3 Review Methods
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 The Internet Bandwidth Connection
4.2 The Effective Instructional Design to Delivery Course Content Efficiently
4.3 The Inexperience of Lecturers and Educators to Adapt Online Learning
4.4 Information Disparity
4.5 Home Complexity
5 Conclusion
6 Recommendations
References
Delivering an Online Course on ‘COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: Administration in Safety of the Anti SARS-COV 2/COVID-19 VACCINE’ for Nursing Students at Italian Universities
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Teaching Methodology and Delivery Methods
2.2 Guidelines for Students
2.3 Duration of the Course and Assessment Methods
3 Results
4 Discussion
References
The Lockdown Impact on Students’ Successfulness
1 Introduction
2 Business Informatics
2.1 Course Design for 2020/2021
2.2 Student Successfulness
2.3 Course Evaluation
3 Discussion
4 Future Research
References
Learning Technologies Performance
Test of Competencies (TECO) in the Bachelor’s Degree Course in Psycho and Neurodevelopmental Therapy at the “Sapienza” University of Rome: Cross Sectional Study Internal Consistency and Discriminant Validity
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Population and Procedures
2.2 Instruments
2.3 Data Collection and Data Analyses
3 Results
3.1 Internal Consistency
3.2 Discriminant Validity
4 Discussion
References
Means Ends Analysis Learning Model on Students’ Problem-Solving Ability and Creative Thinking Ability
1 Introduction
2 Research Method
3 Result and Discussion
3.1 Difference in Student’s Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability Through Mean Ends Analysis Learning Model and Through Direct Learning Model
3.2 Difference in Student’s Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability Through Mean Ends Analysis Learning Model and Through Direct Learning Model
3.3 Difference in Improvement of student’s Mathematical Problem Solving and Creative Thinking Abilities Through Means Ends Analysis Model
4 Conclusion
References
Development and Validation of a Progress Test in Occupational Therapy Degree Courses: A Cross-Sectional Study
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Tool Construction
2.2 Participants and Data Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Reliability
4 Discussion
References
Shaping Learning Within the Digital Transformation the Hagen Manifesto on #NewLearning
1 Introduction
2 The Hagen Manifesto on New Learning
2.1 Twelve Theses
3 To Dos for Modern Educational Institutions
4 Conclusions
References
Matching Efficiency of Admission Procedures in Online-Education
1 Introduction
2 Related Literature
2.1 Aptitude Tests
2.2 Resume Analysis
2.3 Interviews
3 Data and Methods
4 Results
5 Discussion
References
Author Index