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Predicting Students' Engagement in Online Courses Using Machine Learning

  • Alsirhani, Jawaher;Alsalem, Khalaf
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.9
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    • pp.159-168
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    • 2022
  • No one denies the importance of online courses, which provide a very important alternative, especially for students who have jobs that prevent them from attending face-to-face in traditional classes; Engagement is one of the most important fundamental variables that indicate the course's success in achieving its objectives. Therefore, the current study aims to build a model using machine learning to predict student engagement in online courses. An online questionnaire was prepared and applied to the students of Jouf University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and data was obtained from the input variables in the questionnaire, which are: specialization, gender, academic year, skills, emotional aspects, participation, performance, and engagement in the online course as a dependent variable. Multiple regression was used to analyze the data using SPSS. Kegel was used to build the model as a machine learning technique. The results indicated that there is a positive correlation between the four variables (skills, emotional aspects, participation, and performance) and engagement in online courses. The model accuracy was very high 99.99%, This shows the model's ability to predict engagement in the light of the input variables.

Effect of cooperative learning on learning strategies, academic self-efficacy and class satisfaction among dental hygiene students (협동학습이 치위생학생의 학습전략, 학업적 자기효능감 및 수업만족도에 미치는 효과)

  • Park, In-Suk;Song, Gui-Sook
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.93-101
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the educational effect of cooperative learning, which enables learners to make portfolio by taking advantage of their knowledge and skills acquired through practice, on an oral prophylaxis practice course in an attempt to stir up the spontaneous learning of learners, their learning interest and problem-solving skills. Methods : The selected dental hygiene students engaged in cooperative learning in oral prophylaxis practice III class in the second semester of their sophomore year by utilizing portfolio that was prepared by altering an inclusive dental hygiene practice model. They completed all the 15-week practice course, and then their portfolio was evaluated. They were divided into eight nonequivalent groups whose members were all different in academic standing, and their learning strategies and academic self-efficacy were checked before and after the instruction was provided. And their satisfaction with the class was investigated after the instruction was provided. Results : 1. There were significant gaps to $0.36{\pm}0.07$ in the charge of learning strategies after they engaged in cooperative learning(p<0.01). There were the broadest differences in cognitive strategies to 3.61, followed by metacognitive strategies to 3.19, and significant differences were found in all the subfactors(p<0.01). 2. There were significant gaps in the charge of self-efficancy to $0.13{\pm}0.06$ after they engaged in cooperative learning(p<0.01). There were the widest differences in self-regulating efficancy to 3.49, followed by confidence to 3.03 and task difficulty preference to 2.97, and significant differences were found in all the subfactors(p<0.01). 3. When their satisfaction level was analyzed after engaging in cooperative learning, there were significant gaps to 3.94 in the satisfaction level with all of the lectures(p<0.01). There were significant gaps in the satisfaction level with lecture to 4.20, with ensuring academic achievement to 4.13 and with cooperative learning to 3.48 (p<0.01). Conclusions : The above-mentioned findings indicated that cooperative learning had a positive impact on the learning strategies, academic self-efficacy and class satisfaction of the learners, and this study is expected to lay the foundation for the development of new teaching methods for dental hygiene.

Effects of Brain-Timing Training on Reading Abilities: A Retrospective Comparative Study (두뇌타이밍 훈련이 읽기 능력에 미치는 효과: 후향적 비교연구)

  • Chung, Miyang;Park, Ji Young;Jung, Hyo Sim;Yoo, Yeon-Hwan;Hong, Seung Pyo
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.14-25
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    • 2022
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of brain-timing training using an Interactive Metronome (IM) on the reading abilities of children with low brain-timing abilities. Methods : A single-group pretest and posttest (retrospective study) were conducted in 8 children whose timing abilities were lower than that for their age average and who were trained from 2019 to 2021. Brain-timing training was conducted 2 or 3 times per week, with 70 sessions in total and 40-50 minutes per session, depending on the developmental characteristics of the child. Changes in brain-timing ability before and after the training were measured using the IM Long-Form Assessment (LFA), and reading ability was measured using the Basic Academic Skills Assessment:Reading (BASA:R). Results : On the basis of the results of the brain-timing ability evaluation using the LFA, the reaction times of all the children during motor tasks were decreased, resulting in statistically significant improvements in their brain-timing abilities (p < .05). Moreover, the raw scores in the BASA:R reading and fill-in-the-blank tests were significantly improved (p < .05). Conclusion : This study is meaningful in that it presents a clinical basis for brain-timing training to improve the reading abilities of children.

Honors Program for Gifted Students at University-level ; on Selection and Curriculum (대학 단계의 과학영재 특화교육 프로그램 - 학생 선발 및 교육과정을 중심으로 -)

  • Kwon, Sung-ho;Tschoe, Dong-Seok;Kim, Myung-Sook;Kim, Young-Ah;Kang, Kyung-hee
    • Korean Journal of General Education
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.237-254
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    • 2010
  • For years, poor research and working conditions in the field of science and engineering in Korea led to the migration of gifted students to seek a better academic environment. The primary reason for such a phenomenon is the lack of a coherent education system for gifted students. With the support from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, Hanyang University launched an exploring project to introduce an Honors Program, aiming to provide specialized and systematic learning opportunities as well as supporting greater academic achievements for gifted students at university-level. Students admitted to this program were selected not by conventional standards but by competency-based selection process, assessed through an in-depth interview. The specific goal of this program is to prepare gifted and talented students not only for an academic pioneer with the highest caliber in the field of science, but also for a global leader equipped with a creative view as well as integrity and a convergent mind. Distinctive features of this program include emphasis on fundamental science and consilience, problem solving skills, first-hand education, interpersonal skills, and global communication skills as well as individualization of the learning experience, among many others. This paper provides a short glimpse of the focus and methodology Honors Program in Hanyang University offers.

A Study on Academic Library User's Information Literacy (학술연구정보 이용자에 관한 연구: 정보요구, 정보이용행태, 정보활용능력을 중심으로)

  • Yoo, Jae-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.241-254
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    • 2004
  • This study reviews academic library users' information needs, use behaviors, and information literacy by examining previous literature related to academic library use study. The information academic library users want most is information about how to use library such as a circulation policy. Only about 10% of library users' information needs requires reference librarian's professional knowledge and skills. The sign and information system of the library should be improved and revised in order to reduce the redundant how-to questions. When academic library users attempt to do subject searches through online library system, they experience difficulties to find the right menu on the library's interface. The study recommends that special efforts should be made for user education for utilizing research information since user's information utilizing ability is unexpectedly low.

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A Study to Vitalize Academic User Services of the National Assembly Archives in South Korea (국회기록보존소 학술 정보 이용자 서비스 활성화 방안에 관한 연구)

  • Jang, Yunseo;Kim, Jihyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.41-71
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    • 2021
  • The National Assembly record is considered one of the most valuable public records because it has great value as a historical evidence of democracy. Therefore, it is not only used as a reference or evidence for work, but also used for academic purposes. Academic information users can improve their intellectual skills in our society, lead to indirect innovation, and provide customized services to them, which can increase the continuous viewing and utilization rate of records management institutions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to propose a plan to activate the academic information service of the National Assembly Records Preservation Center, which is in charge of the National Assembly records. To this end, interviews were conducted with practitioners in charge of literature research, case studies, and services at the National Assembly Archives and users of academic information. It proposed improving awareness of the National Assembly Archives, strengthening online services, and customized user services.

The Effect of College Students' Extra Curricular Activities on Academic Achievement (대학생의 비교과 활동이 학업성취도에 미치는 영향)

  • Sang Woo Lee
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.37-48
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    • 2023
  • Universities in Korea are presenting various extracurricular activities for survival and growth. Although the goals of extracurricular activities are diverse, one of the most important is to improve the academic achievement of college students. In this study, we looked at the relationship between the cumulative score of extracurricular activities by difficulty level and academic achievement. As a result, first, even if students' basic academic skills were controlled, extracurricular activities had a positive effect on student achievement. This suggests that universities should provide extracurricular activities that are more diverse and tailored to the needs of students. Second, the participation rate of female students in extracurricular activities is similar to that of male students, but the performance is very high. Third, Senior students show high levels of participation and performance. This means that it is necessary to actively increase the participation rate of female students and lower grade students. To this end, not only publicity and compensation, but also active interest and participation of instructors will be required.

The Effects of Video-aided Peer Feedback on Enhancing Nursing Students' Understanding of Foley Catheterization (간호대학생의 유치도뇨 동영상 촬영을 이용한 토의식 동료평가 학습의 효과)

  • Cheon, Eui-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.43-51
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of peer feedback on nursing students using videos filmed during the catheterization procedure. Method: The study was a structured nonequivalent group, pretest-posttest design. The experimental group was filmed performing foley catheterization. After the procedure, the group video review followed and peer feedback was provided. Results: The experimental group had a higher mean score in learning motivation than the control group. However, the differences in learning attitude and self efficacy were not statistically significant. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that video-aided peer feedback was effective in enhancing students' motivation to learn psychomotor skills.

Effects of Ongoing Feedback on Students' Attitudes towards Writing

  • Yang, Tae-Sun
    • English Language & Literature Teaching
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.171-188
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of ongoing feedback from the professor in students' processes of learning and developing writing skills. Specifically, the researcher was concerned with how ongoing feedback affected students' attitudes towards writing because in EFL contexts, motivating students to write is a first step to engage them in a challenging journey of academic writing. 20 freshmen taking a writing course, "Paragraph & Essay Writing", at A university participated in this study and they were asked to complete the questionnaire at the end of the spring semester 2009. The results revealed that receiving ongoing feedback from the professor had a positive influence on affective domain, was helpful to develop learning strategies, and was valuable in learning outcomes. However, they also expressed negative opinions: feeling a burden, focusing on forms, and feeling confused. To reflect their opinions, the following four suggestions were made to create a more effective learning environment: promoting learner autonomy, facilitating individual writing conferences, giving balanced feedback in between form and content, and using judicious feedback through careful streaming.

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Content Analysis of the Student Nurse's Critical-reflective Clinical Practice Experience (간호학생의 비판적, 반영적 임상실습 경험 내용분석 - 임상실습 지식 습득 과정 -)

  • Jo, Kae-Hwa
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.310-319
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to determine what effect reflection on clinical practice experience had students as learners and care providers. Qualitative research method was used to study a group of four-year undergraduate nursing course. Content analysis was done using the classification method of Carper's four patterns of knowing. Results of the study indicated that the use of the reflective process of clinical debriefing and journaling was impact on the aspect of nursing science, moral component of knowledge in nursing, personal knowing in nursing and the art of nursing. Especially, students moved from a passive to a more active mode of learning. The most significant finding was that over time, reflective processes resulted in the emergence of the client as the central focus of care. It was suggested that reflection was an important learning tool in professional education and that the skills required for reflection need to be developed in professional courses.

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