Network behavior as a specific feature of generation Z communicative competence and their readiness for online learning

Tolstikova, Irina; Ignatjeva, Olga; Kondratenko, Konstantin; Pletnev, Alexander

doi:10.5753/jis.2023.3034

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“…Their modes of communication, collaboration, and personal management are deeply entwined with social media, the internet, and various digital devices (World Economic Forum, 2020). Thanks to the internet, they have access to a vast amount of learning materials and resources at their fingertips (Sadjadi, 2023;Tolstikova et al, 2023).…”

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“…Studies have outlined characteristics of Gen Z for the higher education sector; they are self-starters with the willingness to learn on their own from online courses, goal-oriented, avid virtual gamers, and prefer to design their own studies (Schwieger and Ladwig, 2018;Tolstikova et al, 2022Tolstikova et al, & 2023. The changing demographics and characteristics of students in the higher education institutions call for innovations that prepare students for uncertain and ambiguous future (Azer, 2008;Eckleberry-Hunt et al, 2018;Sadjadi, 2023;Tolstikova et al, 2023). Crucial are adaptive and dynamic curriculum incorporating teaching practices and innovations that foster active learning and inculcate critical thinking through collaborative learning.…”

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Design and Implementation of Interactive, Remote Online Escape Rooms in Medicinal Chemistry

Abdul Rahim,

Chuah

2024

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This research explores the development, execution, and student feedback on a multi-themed digital escape room (ER) activity, designed for teaching medicinal chemistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to examine students' perceptions of the ER activity, focusing on its effectiveness in enriching students’ understanding of medicinal chemistry and increasing their engagement level. Implemented in a synchronous online lecture for third-year pharmacy students, this ER activity was designed with the intention of fostering active learning and teamwork. A total of 184 students participated in various medicinal chemistry-themed challenges, using puzzles on a virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms for team discussions. The findings gathered from the post-implementation survey highlight the impactful learning outcomes associated with a replicable ER activity designed for online medicinal chemistry courses. This innovative teaching strategy not only cultivated a deeper understanding of key medicinal topics among students (mean=4.36) but also enhanced their collaborative skills through increased peer interaction (mean=3.73). They also reported higher level of engagement due to the interesting activities (mean=4.53). The quantitative results were affirmed by the qualitative feedback obtained from the open-ended questions, indicating a consistently positive learning experience and student reception towards the ER implementation. Although they encountered obstacles like stress, internet issues, and unfamiliarity with the ER format, more than 70% of the students agreed that the ER activity was a highly effective learning tool. This digital ER activity also demonstrates promise as an educational tool to encourage active learning and enhance students' motivation in learning medicinal chemistry. The study has showcased the potential benefits of integrating digital ERs into traditional teaching methods, especially for catering to the preferences of Generation Z students in a collaborative learning environment. In addition, the research offers valuable insights into the use of ERs in pharmacy education, contributing to the scarce literature on ER applications in medicinal chemistry and opening avenues for further research on ER-based educational strategies.

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Design and Implementation of Interactive, Remote Online Escape Rooms in Medicinal Chemistry

Abdul Rahim,

Chuah

2024

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“…Contemporary society has been conceptualized, for the past three decades, as intertwined with the evolution and widespread adoption of digital media. These are always "at hand" (Levinson, 2004), and individuals are permanently connected (Katz & Aakhus, 2002), living phygital lives (Tolstikova et al, 2021). This permanent state of connectedness enables people to socialize, work, learn, and have fun anytime-anywhere, but it can also lead to anxiety, tiredness, and even addiction.…”

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Digital Disconnection and Portuguese Youth: Motivations, Strategies, and Well-Being Outcomes

2023

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As most individuals become digital media users, many struggle to find balance in such use. This study adds to emergent research on how digital disconnection experiences reflect on well-being (Nguyen et al., 2021; Radtke et al., 2022; Vanden Abeele, 2021) by focusing on motivations and strategies to disconnect from digital media, as well as on outcomes for well-being. We set out to understand teenagers who have voluntarily chosen to disconnect in the post-lockdown period in 2021. Our qualitative study included 20 participants from Portugal between 15 and 18 years old. Among those who consciously chose to disconnect from digital media, motivations arose from realizing that digital media was not bringing enough benefits for the amount of time that they took from users. Specific forms of digital media stood out as particularly problematic for young people, especially social media, but also videogames and pornography. This realization seems to be strongly influenced by the media and is evident in the vocabulary and associations used by our respondents. Social pressure is felt both as causing anxiety when they are connected and when they are disconnected through fear of missing out. However, the group provides support when they engage in a progressive disconnection together. Radical disconnection is rare, especially during the pandemic, and can appear as a solution to a dramatic problem in young people’s lives, but it can also be reverted. More often, participants attempted to self-regulate their use of digital when they acknowledged the advantages of those services as well as their drawbacks. This is not a linear process but rather filled with attempts and reversals as unexpected feelings such as boredom arise. When young people grow different leisure and social habits, they experience positive outcomes of disconnecting from the digital.

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“…Connected with technological background they incline towards a visual and image-oriented style (Akpinar et al, 2022;Brindha & Priyadarshini, 2020). This approach can be used in training and development methods through Blended Learning approaches that merge online and face-to-face learning methods (Tolstikova et al, 2023).…”

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Generation Z competencies: A case study of a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

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International Scientific Conference INPROFORUM

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Generation Z enters the labour market with its specific needs and requirements. Most members of Generation Z are now studying and gaining their first work and international experience. The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is an example of the new trend of cooperation between business and university. A case study of the BIP related to modern HR trends can answer the research question of which competence development is most preferred by Generation Z. A CAWI and descriptive data analysis methods explore the attitudes of Generation Z towards the current labour market. This case study can inspire corporate training and corporate management. It can promote collaboration between businesses and universities. Moreover, knowledge of Generation Z's competencies can support selecting an appropriate management direction for the company to remain competitive in the long term.

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Network behavior as a specific feature of generation Z communicative competence and their readiness for online learning

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Design and Implementation of Interactive, Remote Online Escape Rooms in Medicinal Chemistry

Design and Implementation of Interactive, Remote Online Escape Rooms in Medicinal Chemistry

Digital Disconnection and Portuguese Youth: Motivations, Strategies, and Well-Being Outcomes

Generation Z competencies: A case study of a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

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