Improving Course Assessment via Web-based Homework

Wimmer, Hayden; Powell, Loreen; Kilgus, Lawrence C.; Force, Christina

doi:10.4018/ijopcd.2017040101

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“…For example, the Internet has been frequently used in university education ( Cheung & Huang, 2005 ), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Heiman-Patterson et al., 2021 ; Novikov, 2020 ). Online activity such as remote learning ( Clary, Dick, Akbulut, & Van Slyke, 2022 ) or web-based homework ( Wimmer, Powell, Kilgus, & Force, 2017 ) may result in university students having more sedentary lifestyles ( Buckworth & Nigg, 2004 ). For example, university students need not move from classroom to classroom on campus, and they may simply sit in front of their screen for learning.…”

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Temporal associations between physical activity and three types of problematic use of the internet: A six-month longitudinal study

Huang

Chen

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Background and aimsInternet use has become an important part of daily living. However, for a minority it may become problematic. Moreover, problematic use of the Internet/smartphone (PUIS) has been associated with low physical activity. The present study investigated the temporal associations between three types of PUIS (i.e., problematic smartphone use [PSPU], problematic social media use [PSMU] and problematic gaming [PG]) and physical activity among Taiwanese university students.MethodsA six-month longitudinal survey study comprising three time points for assessments was conducted. From the original 974 participants, a total of 452 completed all three waves of an online survey comprising the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) assessing physical activity level, Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale (SABAS) assessing PSPU, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) assessing PSMU, and Internet Gaming Disorder Short Form (IGDS9-SF) assessing PG.ResultsThe linear mixed effects model found positive temporal associations of PSMU and PG with physical activity level (PSMU: B = 85.88, SE = 26.24; P = 0.001; PG: B = 36.81, SE = 15.17; P = 0.02). PSPU was not associated with physical activity level (B = 40.54, SE = 22.99; P = 0.08). Additionally, the prevalence rates were 44.4% for at-risk/PSPU, 24.6% for at-risk/PSMU, and 12.3% for at-risk/PG.Discussion and ConclusionsPSMU and PG unexpectedly demonstrated correlations with higher physical activity level. The nature of these relationships warrants additional investigation into the underlying mechanisms in order to promote healthy lifestyles among university students.

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Temporal associations between physical activity and three types of problematic use of the internet: A six-month longitudinal study

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“…One of the primary concerns of any educational institution or program is quality assurance mechanism. Quality assurance of a program mainly depends on effective assessment and evaluation processes pertaining to monitoring students' performance [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]. In recent years, the focus of accreditation processes of educational programs has been shifted towards outcomebased assessment and evaluation.…”

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A Unified Framework for Systematic Evaluation of ABET Student Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives

Khan¹

2019

IJMECS

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Assessment and evaluation of Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Student Outcomes (SOs) is a challenging task. In this paper, we present a unified framework, which has been developed over a period of more than eight years, for the systematic assessment and evaluation of PEOs and SOs. The proposed framework is based on a balance sampling approach that thoroughly covers PEO/SO assessment and evaluation and also minimizes human effort. This framework is general but to prove its effectiveness, we present a case study where this framework is successfully adopted by our undergraduate computer science program in the department of computer science at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. The robustness of the proposed framework is ascertained by an independent evaluation by ABET who awarded us full six years accreditation without any comments or concerns. The most significant value of our proposed framework is that it provides a balanced sampling mechanism for assessment and evaluations of PEOs/SOs that can be adapted by any program seeking ABET accreditation.

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Coping with Covid-19: Forging Creative Pathways to Support Educational Continuity Amidst the Pandemic

Yeravdekar

Kapur

2021

Knowledge Studies in Higher Education

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The pandemic has forced all educational institutions to grapple with challenges. Throughout this time Symbiosis International University (SIU) in India has been proactive in leading change not only at the university but also in K-12 schools. While the university transitioned to virtual teaching and learning, a methodical approach was laid out in assisting its eight elementary and senior secondary schools in both urban and rural areas, through the Symbiosis Schools Central Directorate (SSCD), to adapt to the needs of a public health crisis. While connectivity challenges continue to haunt schools, especially in rural areas, training and capacity building of K-12 teachers and administrators by university professors and experts has been a saving grace in navigating the pandemic.The focus of this case is understanding the parallels and the partnership between SIU and its K-12 schools. It reflects a bottom-up approach in dealing with the pandemic where Symbiosis Society, the non-profit organization that has established the schools as well as the University, invested in teacher capacity building at its elementary and secondary schools through its Symbiosis Schools Central Directorate (SSCD) in both rural and urban areas to ensure continuity of teaching and learning while adapting to this new normal. The investment in teacher capacity building has enabled the leadership to address the emerging circumstances, stimulate momentum to create or demand needed change at their institutions, inspire peer learning, and foster innovation in strategy and practice for the greater benefit of its stakeholders including students and parents.This case study reflects on SIU experiences in dealing with the dynamic circumstances such as training and capacity building with respect to supporting teachers in developing skills to adapt their content to virtual mode, blended learning, and integrating Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into the curriculum. In addition, SIU had to counsel students and parents to adapt to this new way of learning. SIU’s experience encompasses a coordinated approach of working with internal and external stakeholders to develop a response to the crisis, short-to-medium-term strategic planning in the face of uncertainty, exploring technology solutions, partnership management, and effective communication processes with its stakeholders. Special emphasis has been put on ensuring the mental and physical wellbeing of the learner, constant communication and guidance to parents, and virtual activities to promote community engagement to mitigate the loss of physical social interactions at this crucial time.

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Improving Course Assessment via Web-based Homework

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

Temporal associations between physical activity and three types of problematic use of the internet: A six-month longitudinal study

Temporal associations between physical activity and three types of problematic use of the internet: A six-month longitudinal study

A Unified Framework for Systematic Evaluation of ABET Student Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives

Coping with Covid-19: Forging Creative Pathways to Support Educational Continuity Amidst the Pandemic

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