International Institute of
A Markov Chain Approach for the Evaluation of Global Performance of Universities of South Africa
Lugoma, Masikini; Ilunga, Masengo (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.54
ABSTRACT:
The Markov chain (MC) technique is used preliminarily in the evaluation
of the ranking of selected institutions of higher learning of South
Africa. The data related to Scimago is used to illustrate the practical
implication of MC. A random selection of universities was conducted
for applying the MC technique., i.e., a middle and a bottom performing
universities are selected. Different states were defined to carry out
the estimation of the steady state of the Markov Chain to predict theoretically
the future state of their rankings. These preliminary results showed
that the former had 2 states with probability distributions of (0, 1)
respectively, whereas the latter had 5 states with probability distribution
of (0.892, 0.035, 0.035, 0.035, 0.01). This approach could be replicated
to the rest of institutions of higher learning and considering other
ranking metrics.
A Study on the Alignment of Employee Proactive Personality and the Open Innovation Model of Educational Environment in Vietnamese Universities
Nguyen, Phuong Lan; Do, Truc Thi Thanh; Huynh, Tan (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.97
ABSTRACT:
Education innovation has gained significant attention recently, especially
in the relation to its importance for big corporations and educational
institutions. However, there remains a need for clearer understanding
about how certain factors, such as employees' individuality, knowledge
sharing, and creativity, affect an organization's capacity for innovation.
The research aims to develop and experimentally test the prerequisites
of Organizational innovation capability (OI) at universities by incorporating
the individual factors and contexts in explaining the role of Knowledge
Sharing (KS) and Employee Creativity (EC). With a sample of 686 employees
engaged in universities in Vietnam whose work requires reliance on colleagues,
the analysis results show that Proactive Personality (PP) substantially
impacts employee creativity and organizational innovation. The study
also emphasizes that KS affects organizational innovation through EC.
The study also shows that PP is an essential premise of EC; KS is an
intermediate variable in the relationship between PP and OI. This research
provides practical insights into the significance of employees' proactive
personality in fostering organizational creativity and innovation capability.
An Approach for Assessing Uncertainty Associated with Electronic Tutoring Performance in Engineering Academic Environment
Ilunga, Masengo; Ramdass, Kemlall (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.43
ABSTRACT:
Two variables (planning and organisation of e-tutorials, and knowledge
of the subject matter, before and during covid-19) are preliminarily
considered to assess e-tutoring in an engineering department of the
University of South Africa. A Monte Carlo simulation has been performed
on the two variables respectively, by making comparison of e-tutoring
performance before and during covid-19. The results illustrated a probabilistic
performance based on trials as opposed to a deterministic approach.
Academic departments may make informed decision for e-tutor programme
based on a range of possibilities related to the variables under investigation.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Poor Performance in Mathematics of High School Students: Case Study in Vietnam
Tran, Trung; Nguyen, Tram Phuong Thuy; Nguyen, Bich Ngoc (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.122
ABSTRACT:
Slow learners are the object interested and studied by psychologists
and educators at many angles and levels with many different subjects.
Currently, at High Schools in Vietnam, slow learners in Mathematics
always exist and account for a high proportion compared to other subjects.
Because of that fact, learning the factors (or causes) and assessing
the influence of the causes leading to poor performance in Mathematics
of high school students are essential to overcome and improve performance.
The article used methods of collection and analysis of data from the
questionnaire survey for 105 teachers and 346 students at 8 High Schools
in Vietnam. From the results of descriptive statistical analysis, it
was shown that many causes are leading to poor performance in Mathematics
including subjective and objective causes; in which the highest influence
level comes from subjective causes - factors from individual students.
Besides, the analysis results also show that in objective causes, the
causes from teachers also have more influence than factors such as facilities,
classes, schools, or social factors. Therefore, the learning and assessment
of the influence of the causes leading to the poor performance in Mathematics
of high school students is the best basis for teachers and management
agencies to propose measures to help slow learners appropriately with
the best effectiveness.
Assessing Correlations of Enrolments among South African Universities of Technology and Comprehensive Universities
Mathenjwa, Samukelisiwe; Masengo, Ilunga; Lugoma, Masikini (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.10
ABSTRACT:
Enrolments in universities of technology and comprehensive universities
have been assessed to discover the degree of association among these
institutions. The results revealed a significant degree of association
in some cases, whereas relatively low correlation was found as well
as no correlations were also noticed. High correlations among enrolments
in the institutions of the South Africa higher education system, may
be misleading in the pursuit of predicting enrolments of one university
from another one. These correlations were found to be spurious and in
majority were not significant.
Assessing Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning within Open Distance Education
Ilunga, Masengo; Ikotun, Bolanle; Maduna, Lusiwe (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.146
ABSTRACT:
Technology for teaching and learning in engineering is assessed in this
study on specific variables related to graduate attributes, assessment,
technology use and student performance in open distance education. The
results revealed the consistency of the variable measurements. Technology
was shown to be very satisfactory for all variables, which displayed
generally some degree of acceptable correlation. Hence the variables
under investigation were consistently interrelated and correlated when
considering technology as common element to the variables. The use of
software or other technological tools were also shown to be satisfactory
in the context of University of South Africa, school of Engineering.
Chilean Standards and Identified Gaps in Teacher Training in Primary Education with a Specialisation in Mathematics
Carreño-Adasme, Mónica; Gaete-Peralta, Claudio; Huincahue, Jaime (Chile)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.5
ABSTRACT:
The aim of this research was to find out the existing gaps between the
current educational model of a specific degree course in Primary Education
in Chile and the new pedagogical and disciplinary standards established
by the Ministry of Education. To address this objective, a university
located in the city of Santiago of Chile with a degree in Primary Education
with a major in mathematics was considered. The data were collected
from the pedagogical and disciplinary standards for the degree course
in Primary Education, from the graduate profile of this degree course
and from the syllabuses of the subjects of this degree course that are
linked to the area of mathematics. The results show that the curricular
design is aligned with the guiding standards for graduates in Primary
Education. However, there was not the same congruence between what is
indicated in the graduate profile and in the subject programmes with
the disciplinary standards. Among the conclusions, it is found that
the training of the Primary Education teacher is not deepened precisely
in the area of mathematics.
Covert Channel Using User-Agent String in the HTTP Header
Verma, Shubham; Dave, Nisarg; Johnson, Daryl (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.78
ABSTRACT:
In this modern day and age, where cybersecurity is on the rise, the
exploration of covert channels has become important for both offensive
and defensive strategies. Our research delves into a novel approach
for covert communication by taking advantage of the User-Agent string
within the HTTP headers. The User-Agent string is used to identify the
user’s browser and operating system so that the web server can serve
an appropriate web page most compatible with the user’s device. In our
research, we have utilized this string to transmit our covert message
with the help of the Cookie header, another HTTP header. The idea is
to transmit covert messages character-wise by mapping the character
value to a legitimate User Agent String and storing information regarding
the covert channel inside the Cookie field. We have also developed a
proof-of-concept to demonstrate our idea and we have successfully tested
our covert channel. This exploration of covert communication would contribute
to understanding the purpose and working of a covert channel using HTTP
traffic. Furthermore, our research will also encourage implementing
tighter security and filtering of web traffic over the internet.
Developing an Approach to Integrate Virtual Reality Technologies to Support Service Learning Instruction
Alshathri, Iman *; Komlodi, Anita **; Kuber, Ravi ** (* United States / Saudi Arabia, ** United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.130
ABSTRACT:
In this paper, we describe the development of a curricular unit which
incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) technology to support instruction
in service learning. The unit could potentially aid service learning
instructors aiming to integrate virtual reality technologies to provide
awareness of social issues, and help to challenge assumptions and stereotypes
within the classroom. The curriculum development approach involved identifying
and analyzing related curricular content from educational institutes
to identify common learning objectives and methods of assessment, which
could be developed into a draft unit. Two focus group sessions were
conducted with service learning experts where proposed content could
be examined and strengthened. The resulting unit can be integrated into
service learning courses, to support instructors with limited experience
of virtual reality technologies to utilize these to support classroom
activities.
Disorder and Complexity in Contemporary Ecosystems Man/Society/Environment
Pizziolo, Giorgio *; Micarelli, Rita ** (* Canada / Italy, ** Italy)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.71
ABSTRACT:
The interesting and compelling themes of the IMCI 2024 Conference can
be found in the Action-Research we have been practicing as human ecologists
within many Man/Society/Environment (M/S/E), complex and disordered
eco-systems in which Nature, Science, Philosophy, Arts, Economies and
Technologies interact with People, Societies, Cultures and Public Institutions
in relation to the living environments of their influence.
All this has led us to consider the disordered complex systems - usually
the domain of different/separate disciplines- as components of a "common
home" in which they interact to build knowledge and stimulate wider
scientific and human community dynamics, towards a new epistemology.
This text aims to contribute to these arguments by developing into four
parts:
1. The complex disordered systems, from science to experience and vice
versa
2. Human Ecology, an approach to complex disordered systems in contemporary
reality
3. Toward a common epistemology
4. Action-research in ternary ecosystems in their becoming
Exploring the Implementation of Gerontechnology in Long-Term Care Services: Community-Based Day and Night Care Units in Taiwan
Wang, Yi-Fen; Lee, Ya-Hui (Taiwan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.85
ABSTRACT:
The objective of this study was to explore the utilization of gerontechnology
in the context of community-based long-term care services in Taiwan,
with a focus on the user experience, striving to achieve the goal of
enhancing effectiveness in caregiving service endeavors. This study
adopted a qualitative research method, conducting data collection through
semi-structured one-on-one interviews. The subjects included eight professionals
employed in community-based long-term care institutions who possessed
a minimum of one year of experience in utilizing smart technology products.
The findings of this study were: (a) Utilizing functional smart technology
products can reduce data input time, effectively monitor the elderly's
activities, and provide real-time updates to family members. Additionally,
entertainment-oriented smart technology products can encourage the elderly's
participation in activities. (b) Challenges encountered during the application
process include the insufficient information literacy of middle to old-age
caregivers. A significant amount of time was spent on in the initial
setup of products; connectivity issues affected stability; there is
the need to improve maturity and scalability. (c) Community-based long-term
care institutions address these challenges internally through educational
training and peer learning to enhance caregivers' familiarity with technological
products. Externally, they strengthen communication and collaboration
with manufacturers to enhance the effectiveness of service products.
The results of this study can serve as a valuable reference for caregiving
service institutions and research and development entities engaged in
the advancement of gerontechnology products.
Influence of Competency Development on Corporate Climate and Economical Knowledge Management in Organizations
Hunjet, Anica; Kuštelega, Lea; Vuković, Dijana (Croatia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.35
ABSTRACT:
The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of activities
pertaining to the development of quality learning and knowledge management
within organizations, as well as competency assessments of both human
resources and management, thus ensuring economical knowledge management
within organizations. These activities are also linked to the application
of the competency approach and the influence of human resources’ competency
within organizations, with the objective of knowledge management and
the maintenance of competitive advantage. Furthermore, certain activities
are also linked to the development of quality learning and knowledge
management, thus enabling a positive corporate climate. In order to
write this paper, detailed research was conducted, and the statistical
technique of descriptive statistics was applied. Said technique encompasses
data collection, editing, tabular and graphical presentation of data,
as well as description of data via the calculation of various statistical
values. The hypotheses were tested via statistical tests such as the
T-test, ANOVA, and regression analysis. It is possible to conclude that
the competency evaluation of human resources and management ensures
economical knowledge management within organizations.
Leading a Cross-Disciplinary Team in the Design of Assistive Technology Products for Older Individuals: A Leader's Experience
Lee, Ya-Hui; Cha, Hsien-Ta; Wang, Yi-Fen (Taiwan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.59
ABSTRACT:
This study examined the perspectives of a cross-disciplinary team leader
involved in the design of technological solutions for elderly care.
A qualitative research methodology involving a case study complemented
by semi-structured interviews was adopted. Through purposeful sampling,
a leader overseeing the academic research and industrial production
aspects of a research and development (R&D) team was selected as an
example Taiwanese team leader operating in diverse professional domains
dedicated to the development of elderly care technology. Overall, the
study findings indicate (a) the key role of cross-disciplinary teams
in developing technological products for elderly care, (b) the complexities
of reaching a consensus in cross-disciplinary teamwork, and (c) the
effective strategies that leaders of cross-disciplinary teams use to
overcome the aforementioned challenges. This study suggests that leaders
of cross-disciplinary R&D teams play a pivotal role in smoothing interactions
among team members with diverse backgrounds. They also assist in ensuring
flexibility, thus enabling team members to recalibrate their positions
and modulate the rigidity of their domain-specific knowledge during
the process. This approach fosters a cohesive and productive environment
for collaboration among members of cross-disciplinary R&D teams and
helps team leaders lead their cross-disciplinary team and guide it to
achieve excellent collective performance in R&D.
Management of Training and Fostering of Ethnic Minority Cadres in Vietnam
Tran, Trung; Ha, Nghia Trong (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.117
ABSTRACT:
Ethnic and national solidarity issues have an important strategic position
in the revolutionary cause in Vietnam. Especially during the renovation
period, the government has issued many guidelines and policies focusing
on developing plans on training and fostering ethnic minority cadres.
As a result, the number of ethnic minority cadres has been strengthened
in both quantity and quality, step by step meeting the increasing requirements
of reality. However, in addition to achieved results, the training and
fostering of ethnic minority cadres still have many limitations and
shortcomings. This research aims to understand and analyze the current
situation of training and fostering ethnic minority cadres through surveying
some important documents of regulations on training and fostering ethnic
minority cadres and investigating ethnic minority cadres in some provinces
within the territory of Vietnam. Since then, the study provides results
on the achievements and limitations of the management of training and
fostering ethnic minority cadres. This is the necessary basis to propose
solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of management
of training and fostering ethnic minority cadres in Vietnam today.
Overcoming Teaching Challenges in Multicultural and Multilingual Classrooms
Kyriakidis, Kleanthis; Koikas, Evgenia; Elbahwashy, Hebatalla (United Arab Emirates)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.47
ABSTRACT:
Schooling nowadays still promotes the socio-cultural identities of the
majority while marginalizing minority students. In this study, an effort
will be made to justify intercultural education, illustrate the challenges
of teaching in a multicultural classroom entail, and present the best
teaching practices suitable to be employed in multicultural and multilingual
classrooms. A challenge for educators, students, and their parents is
that they should always remind themselves that when interacting with
people with different cultural backgrounds, they also interact with
other cultural worldviews. Such interactions are closely related to
power dynamics, hidden networks of meanings, values, and expectations
that may not be entirely recognized or comprehended. Furthermore, language
barriers may lead to misunderstandings and even escalate to critical
incidents, while the teacher should ensure that no culture/language
is perceived as superior/inferior.
In order to overcome the teaching challenges in multicultural classrooms,
the teachers should adopt a whole-child education approach and demonstrate
a genuine interest in getting to know each student’s cultural background,
hobbies, learning styles, and generally what makes them unique so as
to form a bond with them and establish trust. Furthermore, teachers
should strive to build a relationship with students based on equity
and understanding so that students feel appreciated and comfortable
with the teacher and inspired to follow their example of respecting
all class members.
Pedagogical and Content Knowledge in the Educational Practices of Novice Mathematics Teachers in Primary Education
Carreño-Adasme, Mónica; Valenzuela-Molina, Macarena; Huincahue, Jaime; Gaete-Peralta, Claudio (Chile)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.1
ABSTRACT:
This study focuses on novice teachers of basic education with a specialisation
in mathematics and their first and important stage of professional insertion.
It is widely known that the first years of teaching is a challenging
and complex process, where the processes of accompaniment have very
little effective space in educational environments in Latin America
and in other latitudes, causing uncertainties and tensions to the recent
graduate that affects the first educational practices as a new teacher.
From a qualitative paradigm and using a case study, the transcripts
of interviews and documents were analysed in order to deepen the contextualisation
of each participant, with the aim of finding out what didactic difficulties
exist in the novice mathematics teacher at primary level. The first
results offer an inductive categorisation of difficulties, identifying
them as crosscutting themes in initial teacher training. Furthermore,
it is identified that the difficulties are found in the training plans,
showing that it is necessary to carry out a permanent monitoring of
initial training in order to have better prepared mathematics teachers
at primary level.
Perceived Impacts and Challenges to the Modular Approach to Curriculum Development in Viet Nam: Vocational Education and Training
Nguyen, Trang Ngoc; Pham, Hien Minh Thi; Tran, Tinh Xuan; Do, Lan Truc Thi; Pham, Anh Ngoc (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.103
ABSTRACT:
The Vocational Education and Training Renewal Program in Vietnam, implemented
in partnership with the German International Cooperation Agency and
the General Department of Vocational Education and Training, involves
piloting modular training curriculums in several vocational colleges.
This study explores the impact and challenges of implementing the modular
approach to curriculum development in Vietnam's vocational education
and training sector. Using a descriptive study design, data were collected
from 40 technical vocational education colleges in Vietnam through a
survey comprising 20 questions rated on a 5-level Likert scale. In-depth
interviews were conducted to gather insights into the modular curriculum
development approach. The research findings illuminate the current status
of modular training curriculum implementation in surveyed vocational
colleges and evaluate their perceptions regarding the effectiveness
of GIZ Germany's modular training approach. The study also proposes
policy recommendations for government management agencies and training
institutions. These findings contribute theoretically to research on
the Modular Approach to Curriculum Development in Vietnam's Vocational
Education and Training sector and advocate for innovative changes in
vocational training policies and school administration.
Shared-Data Governance Frameworks
Londoño Peláez, Jorge Mario; Echavarria Arcila, María Alejandra; Betancur Agudelo, Leonardo; Giraldo Ramirez, Diana Patricia; Orozco Salazar, Laura (Colombia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.65
ABSTRACT:
Data has emerged as the cornerstone of the modern data-driven economy,
facilitating the generation of new value, innovations, and societal
benefits through the application of data analytics, machine learning,
and artificial intelligence methodologies. within private silos by major
corporations, poses a significant barrier to broader data access and
the realization of its inherent value. The concept of data markets has
been proposed as a means to surmount this obstacle, enabling diverse
stakeholders to share and access requisite data. Yet, data sharing introduces
novel challenges, as conventional data governance frameworks have primarily
addressed intra-organizational scenarios, underscoring the imperative
for robust governance structures tailored to inter-organizational data
sharing contexts.
The governance of shared data presents formidable complexities, necessitating
the collective commitment of multiple entities to ensure the appropriate
collection, storage, processing, and disposal of data. Moreover, these
responsibilities are contingent upon the nature of the data and the
regulatory and ethical frameworks governing its utilization. In this
paper, we explore these challenges, delineating the regulatory and ethical
imperatives, with particular emphasis on the management of personal
data. Subsequently, we propose a comprehensive governance framework
for shared data aligned with widely endorsed principles.
Sustainable Business Model in Practice: A Digital Business Game Training for High School Students
Fontanella, Sabrina *; Fraccascia, Luca **; Nonino, Fabio *; Scarnicchia, Alessandra * (* Italy, ** Italy / Netherlands)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.139
ABSTRACT:
This paper explores the nexus between sustainable business models, education
and technology, addressing pressing challenges in economic, social,
and environmental spheres. On one hand, education is identified as a
key tool for fostering sustainability principles and essential skills
for future managers; on the other, businesses, particularly through
sustainable business models (SBMs) and evolving digital platforms, play
a pivotal role in advancing sustainability goals.
The research answer to the need for sustainable development examining
the potential of educational business games, blending entertainment
and education to engage the 'gamer generation' actively. Considering
the growing literature upon sustainable entrepreneurship and business
models, the objective of the paper is to implement a digital business
game for sustainability education designed to teach high school students
how to implement an entrepreneurial activity through a sustainable business
model. This study contributes to understanding sustainable business
practices and innovative educational approaches, aligning with the global
imperative for a sustainable future. In the end of the manuscript some
prelaminar result of the game testing phase are presented.
Systematic Review of Mathematical Modelling from Ethnomathematics: Insights into Teacher Education
Sepúlveda-Herrera, Carol; Huincahue, Jaime (Chile)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.21
ABSTRACT:
Mathematical modelling and ethnomathematics are currently topics that
generate great interest in mathematics education research, identifying
studies from different latitudes that contribute to the themes. The
aim of this study is to carry out a systematic review, which allows
us to know the characteristics of the manuscripts that relate both topics.
The methodology used was Prisma 2020, considering the writings present
in Scopus and WoS, obtaining 35 studies, which after applying the inclusion
and exclusion criteria left 17 manuscripts. The results show that teacher
training is a developing relationship.
Teaching Tomorrow's Engineers: A Teacher's Odyssey of Learning and Implementation of AI
Cwiakala, Martin (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.29
ABSTRACT:
This paper encapsulates a transformative academic journey, tracing my
progression from an initial unfamiliarity with AI to becoming a passionate
advocate for its integration into aerospace education. The narrative
highlights key insights and practical applications, from contributing
to AI curriculum standards for South Carolina to enrolling in online
courses and participating in immersive events. The development of a
plane spotting app using Google Teachable Machine and the integration
of ChatGPT into capstone projects showcase the tangible impact of AI
in enhancing student engagement and problem-solving. The paper also
reflects on panel discussions advocating for AI's positive influence
on education, culminating in the completion of AI courses and the application
of AI in manipulating aerodynamic equations. Through these experiences,
the narrative underscores the transformative potential of AI in reshaping
the landscape of aerospace education, emphasizing its role in fostering
creativity, critical thinking, and innovative teaching methodologies.
The Impact of Green Human Resource Management on the Green Innovation Process: Evidence from Universities in Vietnam Examining Green Culture and Employee’s Green Motivation
Nguyen, Phuong Lan; Huynh, Tan; Nguyen, Thuy Nhu Thi; Do, Truc Thanh Thi (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.91
ABSTRACT:
The global COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the education sector,
necessitating improvements in its aftermath. However, existing research
has insufficiently elucidated how Green Human Resource Management (GHRM)
can facilitate the establishment of a green culture and foster green
innovation. Furthermore, the influence of these factors on organizational
innovation performance and long-term growth remains poorly understood.
This study seeks to examine the correlation between GHRM, green culture,
employees' green motivation, and process innovation. Additionally, it
explores the mediating role of green culture and green innovation in
the relationship between GHRM and process innovation. A comprehensive
survey of 590 employees from Vietnamese universities will be conducted
to fulfill the study's objectives. This research offers valuable insights
for managers regarding the role of GHRM in cultivating a sustainable
culture and driving green innovation to enhance environmental performance
within organizations. Moreover, this study contributes to the existing
literature by demonstrating the positive mediating influence of green
culture and employee green motivation on the relationship between GHRM
and process innovation in a sustainable manner. It emphasizes the importance
of GHRM in fostering an environmentally conscious culture and motivating
employees to prioritize environmental responsibility, thereby encouraging
green innovation. The implications of this research for top management
are significant, highlighting the critical role of green culture and
employee green motivation mediation, with long-term implications for
future generations of responsible managers seeking to acquire this knowledge.
The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University – A Case Study of Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Tran, Cam Ai (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.111
ABSTRACT:
The concepts and approaches to the innovative and entrepreneurial university
model have been reviewed. Two approaches – the University Performance
Metrics and the groups of indicators issued by the European Commission
and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development are proposed
for studying a specific case of Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Findings
from the survey among lecturers and business partners indicate a significant
level of agreement regarding the necessity of seven groups of indicators
for the innovative and entrepreneurial university model, including Leadership
and governance; Organizational capacity, people and incentives; Entrepreneurship
development in teaching and learning; Pathways for entrepreneurs; University
– business/external relationships for knowledge exchange; The entrepreneurial
university as an internationalised institution; and Measuring the impact
of the entrepreneurial university. The achievement of indicator groups
yielded relatively lower results, thereby demonstrating the disparity
between the university's expectations and actual outcomes. Nevertheless,
these tools could be considered as effective means for managing indicators,
enabling quality benchmarking and fostering continuous improvement in
order to enhance the university's overall excellence.
The Practice of Chess Players as a Socio-Cultural Expression for Research in Ethnomathematics – A Proposal in Development
Sepúlveda-Herrera, Carol; Huincahue, Jaime (Chile)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.24
ABSTRACT:
Mathematical modelling and ethnomathematics are currently two topics
that generate great interest in the research area of mathematics education,
which is reflected in the growing number of scientific studies that
deal with those topics in the last 10 years. Also, with the incorporation
of modelling in the curriculum from a socio-cultural perspective and
the need to incorporate mathematical modelling in initial teacher training,
the aim of this research proposal is to show the ethnomodels of chess
players, which can be incorporated into initial teacher training, in
such a way as to broaden the teaching processes in the classroom. The
methodology used will be a qualitative-ethnographic approach, developed
in three stages: selection of the chess players, application of semi-structured
interviews and thematic analysis of the data. It is expected to find
some ethnomodels related to the precondition in the activity developed
by the chess players, and thus, to propose learning situations that
can be incorporated into the initial teacher training.
The Social Aspect for Learner Support in Open Distance Education
Dikgwatlhe, Israel; Mkonde, Akhona; Mosia, Ngaka; Ilunga, Masengo (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.135
ABSTRACT:
In this study, authors in engineering reflect on their experiential
journey in a distance education environment. The strong point made is
that tri-partite interactions between teacher-learner-content reveals
a high level of complexity and that none of the parties should be perceived
in isolation. Social presence is perceived to be promoted by a healthy
relationship among the different parties, with accent on learner support
effectiveness being key in achieving social presence. Minimal or absence
of social presence for learners may lead to their frustration. Social
presence in distance education should be extrapolated from teaching
presence. The framework of community of inquiry is shown to be applicable
to engineering education and creates a basis to deepen social presence
endeavour. A sense of isolation may characterize students due to lack
of social presence. With a multi-level constructivism approach, the
developmental cycle enables to understand the dynamics involves in the
social presence for learner support. In this may the distance between
teacher and students, within the wider community can be reduced.
The Use of ChatGPT in Higher Education Teaching: Subject Information Behavior of LIS Students
Petrović, Borna; Poje, Irena; Feldvari, Kristina (Croatia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.14
ABSTRACT:
This study investigates the information behavior of Library and Information
Science (LIS) students in Croatia when using AI-powered systems and
search tools. It examines how students utilize AI-powered systems and
tools along with their preferences and challenges in doing so. The methodology
involves a simulated work task conducted among LIS students, yielding
several key insights into their information behavior and attitudes towards
AI-powered systems. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning
AI-powered systems with the information needs of LIS students to enhance
their educational experience and prepare them for future applications
in information science. The conclusion suggests that understanding students'
information behavior can guide the development of strategies to promote
the effective use of AI-powered systems and tools, thereby contributing
to the advancement of education in information science.
Trends of Emerging Technology in Online Learning
Mosia, Ngaka; Dikgwatlhe, Israel; Ilunga, Masengo (South Africa)
https://doi.org/10.54808/ICSIT2024.01.151
ABSTRACT:
Online distance learning (ODL) has empowered traditional and non-traditional
students to a point that there is a total transformation, from the make-up
of student body to the way education is delivered. Higher education
is rapidly changing and technology is the catalyst of this change. The
impact of emerging technologies and their affordances improve access,
hence democratization of education and cost issues for students. This
gives higher education institutions an opportunity to reach traditional
and non-traditional students on their terms; in their own time and at
their convenience. To elucidate the idea of the impact of technology
on education with regards to the democratization of education, trends
of emerging technologies in online learning in the next 5years and beyond
are examined. This paper reports on the examination of technologies
that could be catalysts of the social transformation in the next five
years and beyond. A preliminary investigation based on a qualitative
research approach suggests a constant evolution of emerging technologies
and an apparent contribution to the democratization of education. This
report will present the impact of changes in an online paradigm and
support afforded through fostering a sense of community in a potential
cold social environment.
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