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Yildirim Y, Muftuoglu V, Ersoz ND, Arefi M. What can first-year undergraduate students "envision" from a pandemic? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN EDUCATION 2023; 34:1-14. [PMID: 36844449 PMCID: PMC9938346 DOI: 10.1007/s10798-023-09816-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has further compounded the inherent complexities of design pedagogy. At the same time, offering an online teaching method made it imperative to incorporate the pandemic's implications in the design process upon experiencing its adverse impacts. This study investigates landscape architecture students' design approaches and understandings in a real-world studio based on the before and after COVID-19 scenarios. The findings show that most students designed multi-functional public open spaces before the COVID-19 period while they envisioned post-pandemic uses after the COVID-19 period. The study results not only offer insights for online or distance learning for design students, but also prepare design-oriented solutions for the pandemic-related episodes.
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- Yalcin Yildirim
- Department of Landscape Architecture, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Landscape Architecture, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Landscape Architecture, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Turkey
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Okagbue EF, Ezeachikulo UP, Nchekwubemchukwu IS, Chidiebere IE, Kosiso O, Ouattaraa CAT, Nwigwe EO. The effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the education system in Nigeria: The role of competency-based education. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH OPEN 2023; 4:100219. [PMID: 36531123 PMCID: PMC9743797 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedro.2022.100219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Covid-19 revealed the strengths and weaknesses in the global education atmosphere in both developed and developing countries. To that effect, this current study explored the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on Nigeria's education system and in the process provided a distinctive solution to the challenges facing the sustainability of education in the country. However, the closure of schools for over six months at the onset of the covid -19 pandemic, and the inability of schools to engage learners in educational activities while at home also revealed the poor state of the education system in the country, which led to the discovery of the unavailability of distance online education, web-based learning system and ICT infrastructure in the Nigerian education environment. Covid-19 incidence impacted the stability of the academic calendar, caused teachers attrition, increased the rate of students dropout, and lack of interest in digital education. These outcomes resulted in the exploration of students' and teachers' perceptions, attitudes, literacy, competency, and willingness to engage in distance online education. A cross-sectional approach was applied through an online survey to obtain data from n = 82 learners across the three levels of institutions. And SPSS was used to analyze the demography data, while SMART PLS was used for structural equation modeling (SEM). The study outcome satisfied the objectives of the study that the lack of student-teacher digital competencies influences their perception and acceptability of web-based learning approach and use of smart learning and teaching devices.
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- Ekene Francis Okagbue
- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China. Department of Sociology, School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
- College of International Study, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), P.O. Box 14833-00100, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
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Tang YM, Lau YY, Chau KY. Towards a sustainable online peer learning model based on student's perspectives. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 2022; 27:12449-12468. [PMID: 35668899 PMCID: PMC9157034 DOI: 10.1007/s10639-022-11136-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted learning from the traditional classroom approach to online learning. As such, this study used a revision centre as a case study to develop the factors that contribute to the theoretical framework of online peer learning in the higher education sector due to COVID-19. This study also explores the integrated effects of online peer learning on students and investigates whether advanced information technology creates new opportunities or additional burdens for students in adopting online peer learning environments. Descriptive statistical analysis, factor analysis, and correlation analysis were conducted on survey data gathered from 204 sub-degree students in Hong Kong. The results addressed four main factors developed from 39 variables: enhancement of learning ability, the attitude toward learning, motivation for learning, and interpersonal relationship which were closely associated. The study findings provide strategies and constructive recommendations for educators to develop a new online learning pedagogy, construct sustainable online peer learning, and effectively manage students' online learning to meet the needs for post-COVID online education.
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- Yuk Ming Tang
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
- Faculty of Business, City University of Macau, Macau, SAR China
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- Division of Business and Hospitality Management, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Business, City University of Macau, Macau, SAR China
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Increasing the Livability of Open Public Spaces during Nighttime: The Importance of Lighting in Waterfront Areas. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14106058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The contemporary way of life influences the forms and time framework of outdoor activities in open public spaces, shifting their focus to nighttime usage. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the limits of existing outdoor lighting design standards and recommendations in terms of livability. As an exploratory case study, the Sava waterfront in New Belgrade, Serbia was chosen. The methodology consisted of theoretical research and specific analysis, which included: (1) mapping the spatial distribution of users during several periods of the day; (2) criteria and indicator network analysis of outdoor lighting quality, and (3) a survey with a questionnaire conducted among the users of the waterfront area. The results showed that lighting design can influence overall open public space usage during nighttime through its parameters. It can affect the spatial distribution of users and their sense of safety and comfort, as well as the duration, frequency, and manner of usage. This study could improve planning and design practices regarding outdoor lighting, enabling more active and inclusive usage of open public spaces, thus increasing the overall livability of spaces and their social sustainability.
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Mohammed MA. Impact of home-based online classes on residential buildings’ use of space during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures in Saudi Arabia. FACILITIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/f-09-2021-0077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The recent COVID-19 pandemic compelled people to spend most of their time at home to avoid spreading the virus, signifying staying away from offices, schools and marketplaces and where many people congregate. This situation put enormous pressure on residential buildings, which functioned as alternative spaces to schools and offices. This paper aims to investigate the impacts of home-based online classes because of the COVID-19 outbreak on residential buildings in Saudi Arabia.
Design/methodology/approach
This study collected population-representative survey data from 324 eligible respondents using an online questionnaire and conducts descriptive and Spearman's correlation analysis using the SPSS 28.0 program.
Findings
This study found that the use of space during COVID-19, home-based learning space comfort and home-based online learning perception affected home-based online space requirements during the school lockdowns. Higher school levels, learning space comfort levels, types of education and number of school-aged children in a house were correlated with various types of discomfort experienced during home-based online learning. Lastly, the parents' preference for their children to continue online studies was correlated with the adverse effects of online learning and the possible advantages of online learning.
Originality/value
Lack of studies about the impact of home-based online classes on residential space requirement and use resulted in insufficient investigation and documentation of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on home-based learning environments. This research contributes to the literature on the factors affecting spatial requirement during emergencies and how significant this relationship is.
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Hurst W, Withington A, Kolivand H. Virtual conference design: features and obstacles. MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 81:16901-16919. [PMID: 35261553 PMCID: PMC8891744 DOI: 10.1007/s11042-022-12402-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a change in the way people work, and the location that they work from. The impact has caused significant disruption to education, the work environment and how social interactions take place. Online user habits have also changed due to lockdown restrictions and virtual conferencing software has become a vital cog in team communication. In result, a spate in software solutions have emerged in order to support the challenges of remote learning and working. The conferencing software landscape is now a core communication solution for company-wide interaction, team discussions, screen sharing and face-to-face contact. Yet the number of existing platforms is diverse. In this article, a systematic literature review investigation on virtual conferencing is presented. As output from the analysis, 67 key features and 74 obstacles users experience when interacting with virtual conferencing technologies are identified from 60 related open-source journal articles from 5 digital library repositories.
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- William Hurst
- Information Technology Group, Wageningen University and Research, Leeuwenborch, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Engineering and Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF UK
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- Department of Computer Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF UK
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Tang B, Guo S, Yeboah M, Wang Z, Cheng S. Quality evaluation of online courses during COVID-19 pandemic based on integrated FCE-AHP method. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/jifs-210362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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After sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the university campuses were closed and millions of university teachers and students had to shift teaching and learning activities from the classrooms to online courses in China. The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly brought significant negative effects to university education activities. How does COVID-19 influenced teaching quality and the degree of influences have been studied by many researches. However, the online course quality which is influences by COVID-19 pandemic was commonly evaluated qualitatively rather than quantitatively. In order to obtain quantitative evaluation results of online course quality during the pandemic period, the integrated FCE-AHP evaluation was applied. Based on real case of online courses, the influence factors of online course quality were divided into four first-level indicators and further subdivided into 14 second level indicators. The weight vectors of evaluation indicators were determined based on experts’ comments from the Teaching Affairs Committee and the fuzzy evaluation memberships were calculated based on questionnaire results of 2021 students. The evaluation results revealed that the integral performance of online courses is acceptable and the performances of students and hardware are relative weaker. Finally, some improvement measures were conducted to deal with difficulties encountered in online courses during COVID-19 pandemic period.
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- Bin Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Building Structure and Underground Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Ligong Real Estate Co., Ltd., Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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