Virtual learning approach to biological engineering courses in Uruguay during COVID-19

Simoes, Camila; Chatterjee, Parag; Lemes, Lucía Paola; Tesis, Andreína; Paz, Franco La; Cuñarro, Gonzalo; Masset, María Belén; Yelós, Vanessa; Parodi, Mariano; Cardelino, Juan; Armentano, Ricardo

doi:10.1108/heswbl-08-2020-0199

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“…Only six papers 31 – 36 are related to HEI in the MCO environment. Therefore, this new phenomenon warrants further investigation by the research community.…”

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Synchronous online learning during movement control order in higher education institutions: a systematic review

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Background: Higher education institutions (HEI) are not spared from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The closure of campuses because of the movement control order (MCO) to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 has forced HEIs to adopt online learning, especially synchronous online learning (SOL). Although teaching and learning can be continued via SOL, retaining students’ interest and sustaining their engagement have not been sufficiently explored. This study presents a systematic review of the research pertaining to SOL associated with students’ interest and engagement in HEIs during the MCO environment. Methods: Five major online databases, i.e., EBSCOhost, Science Direct, Emerald, Scopus and Springer were searched to collect relevant papers published between 1st January 2010 to 15th June 2021 including conference proceedings, peer-reviewed papers and dissertations. Papers written in the English language, based in full-fledged universities, and with these five keywords: (i) synchronous online learning, (ii) engagement, (iii) interest, (iv) MCO/Covid-19 and (v) HEI, were included. Papers focussing on synchronous and asynchronous online learning in schools and colleges were excluded. Each paper was reviewed by two reviewers in order to confirm the eligibility based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: We found 31 papers of which six papers were related to SOL, engagement and interest in HEIs in the MCO environment. Our review presents three major findings: (i) limited research has been conducted on SOL associated with students’ engagement and interest, (ii) studies related to the context of HEIs in the MCO environment are limited, and (iii) the understanding of the new phenomena through qualitative research is insufficient. We highlight the SOL alignment with students’ engagement, interest, style preference, learner interaction effectiveness, behavior and academic performance. Conclusions: We believe that the findings of this study are timely and require attention from the research community.

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“…Only six papers 31 – 36 are related to HEI in the MCO environment. Therefore, this new phenomenon warrants further investigation by the research community.…”

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Synchronous online learning during movement control order in higher education institutions: a systematic review

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“…Además, se constata la adquisición de competencias digitales para los tutores como una tarea pendiente, con características similares en ambos países. A la vez que otra investigación [35], base a la progresión del desempeño de los estudiantes, observan que, con el cambio a una modalidad virtual, el desempeño de los estudiantes no disminuyó, pasando al 89% frente al 83% del año anterior 2019. Además, comprueban que, en todos los cursos impartidos en el primer semestre de 2020, los estudiantes mantuvieron o subieron su puntaje.…”

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Experiencias en formación virtual de ingeniería: una reseña bibliográfica sistematizada

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Los nuevos alcances de la tecnología y la masificación de internet ha permitido que se desarrollen experiencias enriquecedoras para la formación de ingenieros en formatos virtuales. Fue desarrollada una revisión bibliográfica sistematizada utilizando las bases de datos WOS, ERIC y SCIELO en esta se analizan 58 publicaciones dedicadas a la formación de ingenieros con métodos virtuales. Los resultados permiten categorizar las investigaciones en nueve temas relevantes entre los cuales se destacan el uso de laboratorios remotos y virtuales, elementos de diseño para la formación e-learning, métodos 3D y estudios sobre la participación de estudiantes. Se observa un alto interés por desarrollar este tipo de iniciativas en distintas partes del mundo. Se han centrado casi exclusivamente en probar el aporte de iniciativas específicas para la mejora del aprendizaje, motivación y participación. Algunas aplicaciones fomentan el desarrollo del pensamiento científico. No se observan estudios sobre planes de formación de ingenieros en formato 100% online.

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“…The authors in Simoes, et al, (2021) propose adaptation to virtual learning in the introductory course of biological engineering. These adaptations involve several changes to enhance interaction and learners' engagement.…”

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Orchestrating an Ubiquitous Learning Situation to Implement Effective and Equal Learning in Pandemic Times: Case Study of Marginalized Region in North Africa

2022

Proceedings of the International Conferences On: Educational Technologies 2022 (ICEduTech 2022), Sustainability, Technology And

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The COVID-19 has impacted education all over the world, especially many African countries where the experience of the pandemic has been distressing. While the need for distance learning was clear from the outset of the pandemic, achieving effective reach to learners was more complex, multifaceted and challenging task, facing to many issues: Closing equity and adapting and using technologies for hybrid learning that engages pupils. Early childhood and primary level students are seen to be most likely to be disadvantaged by the crisis and least likely to be able to access the technologies required for learning. These problems faced governments worldwide but has been particularly severe in most African countries where there is a wide disparity in technology use and access for the 'elite and for less advantaged pupils mostly in rural areas. his paper describes the first stage of a study that aims to characterize the ubiquitous learning scenario for marginalized regions and challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic to the Tunisian primary education context. This scenario aims to enhance learners to embrace change, learn, and keep attached to the learning process by interactive SMS based game. This scenario has been tested on the second level of science education in six Tunisian elementary schools in a rural region. A preliminary analysis showed that the proposed learning activities motivate Tunisian pupils who become more closer to learning than before. The experience should be generalized in the other Tunisian regions and classrooms.

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Virtual learning approach to biological engineering courses in Uruguay during COVID-19

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

Synchronous online learning during movement control order in higher education institutions: a systematic review

Synchronous online learning during movement control order in higher education institutions: a systematic review

Experiencias en formación virtual de ingeniería: una reseña bibliográfica sistematizada

Orchestrating an Ubiquitous Learning Situation to Implement Effective and Equal Learning in Pandemic Times: Case Study of Marginalized Region in North Africa

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