Cloud Supported Collaborative Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement

This post is provided by guest blogger, Erica LoBurgio, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

In this article Engagement in cloud-supported collaborative learning and student knowledge construction: a modeling study, authored by Ahmed N. Al-Rahmi, Mohd Shahizan Othman, Rusli Abdullah, Mo’ez Al-Habaibeh, Yousef Mehmood Yahaya Al-Rahmi, Muhammad Atta Ullah, and Norshahriza Nordin, published in 2022 in the in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, studies how the impact cloud supported collaboration has on student knowledge and the learning environments.

The use of cloud supported collaboration such as Google Drive Sheets for post graduate students with knowledge sharing, reflective thinking, and enhancement of collaborative learning. The article provides a study amongst 180 post graduate students, who all participate in an activity to study the student engagement and overall improvement of student learning outcomes. The study utilizes collaboration in Google Drive Sheets, utilizing the importance of research focus, methodology, implications, and practical implications in the learning environment.

The article delivers the importance of cognitive presence, knowledge sharing, and reflective thinking in the learning environment. The study and article explain how the use of cloud based collaborative learning enhances the student’s knowledge, engagement, and learning in their environment.

Lin, X., Spector, J. M., & Ren, X. (2022). Engagement in cloud-supported collaborative learning and student knowledge construction: a modeling study. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41239-022-00317-2




Self-Regulated Learning in Online Education Using AI

This post is provided by guest blogger, Erica LoBurgio, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

In this article Supporting students’ self-regulated learning in online learning using artificial intelligence applications, authored by Yannis Vovides, Sara Sanchez-Alonso, Vasiliki Mitropoulou, and Gwendoline Nickmans, published in 2023 in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, studies how the use of artificial intelligence can improve students in self-regulated learning during their online education. The article explains how utilizing artificial intelligence’s adaptive learning patterns, emotional assistance to students, and personalized responses help as tools and techniques required for the student’s needs.

The article delivers the importance of utilization of artificial intelligence for learning environments. There is a study that explains combined teacher support and constructed feedback, and the importance of it for the student. Specifically, learning outcomes in the online environments which help to assist the students in management of their learning processes more effectively.

Vovides, Y., Sanchez-Alonso, S., Mitropoulou, V., & Nickmans, G. (2023). Supporting students’ self-regulated learning in online learning using artificial intelligence applications. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Retrieved from https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41239-023-00314-9

The Impact of Technology on Student Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis

This post is provided by guest blogger, Erica LoBurgio, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

In this article “The impact of technology integration on student learning outcomes: A comparative study,” authored by Chia Ming Hong, Chee Keong Ch’ng, and The Raihana Nazirah Roslan, published in 2023 in the International Journal of Social Sciences, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research, and Technology (IJSET), studies how the integration of technology changes the effects of student learning outcomes and educational practices. The article explains how different technology settings can enhance the students’ learning, student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall performance when successfully added into the course program.

The article delivers a comparative evaluation between students who are already provided with technological equipment and those who learn in conventional learning conditions without the technological equipment. Hong et al. (2023) provides a literature review, benefits of technology integration, methodology, as well as impact and outcomes. It is argued that with the ever-evolving world, students are required to be equipped with the technological tools to be successful.

Reference:

Hong, C. M., Ch’ng, C. K., & Roslan, T. R. N. (2023). The impact of technology integration on student learning outcomes: A comparative study. International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research, and Technology (IJSET), 2(9). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373266726_The_Impact_of_Technology_Integration_on_Studen _Learning_Outcomes_A_Comparative_Study/fulltext/64e47c6040289f7a0faaf157/The-Impact-of Technology-Integration-on-Student-Learning-Outcomes-A-Comparative-Study.pdf

Empower Your Workplace: E-Learning Enhances Training and Development

This post is provided by guest blogger, Erica LoBurgio, graduate student University of St. Francis, MS Training and Development Program.

In this article “The use of e-learning Course Management Systems to support learning strategies and to improve self-regulated learning,” authored by Y. Vovides, S. Sanchez-Alonso, V. Mitropoulou, and G. Nickmans, published in 2007 in the “Educational Journal Review,” studies how e-learning platforms are capable of improving educational capabilities by supporting numerous learning strategies as well as adopting self-determined and well-prepared learning. The effectiveness of course management systems (CMS) is studied in facilitating custom-made and personal to one’s self-learning paths, encouraging student engagement, and redefining academic outcomes by empowering learners to harness their own educational goals in self-monitoring, self-assessment, as well as goal setting.

The many approaches and insights that are used in this article can improve many areas of need in a company training and development programs. These improvements can be made by the information provided on performance tracking, increased engagement, personalized learning, enhanced employee training, and cost effectiveness – all discussed in depth in the article. All the approaches considered would lead a company into a more trained, capable, competent, and effective workplace environment.

Reference: Vovides, Y., Sanchez-Alonso, S., Mitropoulou, V., & Nickmans, G. (2007). The use of e-learning Course Management Systems to support learning strategies and to improve self-regulated learning. Educational Research Review, 2(1), 64-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2007.02.004