Using Open Source Software for Improving Dialog in Computer Science Education – Case Mozambique University

Mavengere, Nicholas B.; Ruohonen, Mikko

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-19715-4_6

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“…Figure 8 is the conceptual model of considering context and user needs to promote qualities of learning. There are pedagogical techniques and technological tools, which could aid in strengthening this pursuit of qualities of learning (Mavengere and Ruohonen 2011).…”

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Context and user needs in virtual learning in pursuit of qualities of learning

Mavengere

Ruohonen

2018

Educ Inf Technol

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Learning is integral in the present dynamic environment characterized by factors, such as intense technological innovation and global economy. Thus, learning is constantly required as, for example, rapid development of technologies is both a push factor in learning requirements and a vehicle to advance the learning process. The global nature of the environment today calls for virtual learning because of convenience, time and cost factors. This research seeks to draw measures to promote virtual learning experience. The research is based on a total virtual learning experience of a master's level information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) course at the University of Tampere in 2016. This course was offered two times and to two sets of student groups. A survey was conducted at the mid-course stage to assess the virtual learning experience and propose the ways to improve learning process. The assessment included how well the virtual environment and pedagogy promoted qualities of learning, these are, active, constructive, collaborative, intentional, contextual, transfer and reflective learning. Excellence in learning should always be promoted even in virtual environment. This research seeks to promote qualities of learning by considering context in terms of assessing the learning environment that is, participants' virtual learning experience, study contents and learning technologies. Context is important in order to map the learning process that suits the learners and study contents. The results of this study include highlight of pedagogical techniques and technological tools that fit the learners' and study content requirements to foster learning in a virtual environment.

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Context and user needs in virtual learning in pursuit of qualities of learning

Mavengere

Ruohonen

2018

Educ Inf Technol

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“…The offering is characterized by educational performance, success rate, external quality assurance, and recognition of informal and nonformal learning and its social dimension ( European Commission/EACEA/Eurydice, 2018 .). It depends on its funding and its capacity for systematic self-organization that needs to be captured from a holistic perspective of the change process, the emerging properties of creating and controlling technological change ( Wotto et al., 2017 ), the institutional-level digital training strategy, leadership ( Ngamau, 2013 ), the technical infrastructure ( Masoumi, 2010 ), and management support ( Mavengere & Ruohonen, 2010 ; Ngamau, 2013 ). It is influenced by institutional, managerial, and ethical factors ( Basak et al., 2016 ), socioeconomic factors ( Van der Wende, 2003 ), cultural factors, the education system and its institutional organization, and the changing role of government policies ( Middlehurst, 2001 ).…”

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The Future High Education Distance Learning in Canada, the United States, and France: Insights From Before COVID-19 Secondary Data Analysis

Wotto

2020

Journal of Educational Technology Systems

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Evolving information and communication technology creates new spaces, learning materials, and demands in training institutions. Higher education distance learning (HEDL) responses to these transformations are miscellaneous and its development strategies vary from a country to another. Interpreting before COVID-19 secondary data, this article redefines the concept of distance learning and analyzes HEDL supply in Canada, the United States, and France. It enlightens its main current trends and challenges.

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“…Mavengere and Ruohonen [4] note five key issues in application of LMS in African universities as computer literacy, computer infrastructure, collaboration/sharing culture, human resource (IT staff) and leadership support. These are essential aspects which have to be addressed before starting a technology related project in Africa.…”

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“…In this research we access the computer infrastructure availability at University of Botswana and Catholic University of Mozambique and make adequate preparations. The second step is to guarantee computer literacy, as it was noted as also an essential aspect for LMS in African universities [4]. Third aspect and related to computer literacy is availability of the required human resource expertise, such as, IT technicians and managers.…”

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E-Learning Using Open Source Software in African Universities

Mavengere

Ruohonen

Nleya

2013

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Abstract. The use of technology in education specifically for enhancing learning is of immense value for improving education delivery. This article serves to highlight the research project to be done by the University of Tampere, University of Botswana and Catholic University of Mozambique. The aim of the research is to investigate how low resourced higher education institutes could make use of free and open source technologies to enhance education delivery. The community of inquiry is used as background theory because it also seeks potential to break new ground pedagogically by addressing the challenge to scientifically explore the combination of pedagogical principles and new technology that will advance the evolution of higher education. The expected results include critical success factors in implementing learning management systems in developing countries and models of open source learning management use.

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Using Open Source Software for Improving Dialog in Computer Science Education – Case Mozambique University

Cited by 5 publications

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Context and user needs in virtual learning in pursuit of qualities of learning

Context and user needs in virtual learning in pursuit of qualities of learning

The Future High Education Distance Learning in Canada, the United States, and France: Insights From Before COVID-19 Secondary Data Analysis

E-Learning Using Open Source Software in African Universities

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