Architecture handbook

2003 handbook for the faculty of Architectur

Reducing Library Anxiety in the Information Seeking Behavior Of First Year College Students

This study explored the use of interactive technology to reduce library anxiety in the information seeking behavior of first year students enrolled in a historically Black college or university. Based on the research focus, the following questions were formulated: What are the determinants for reducing library anxiety in first year college students’ information seeking behavior? Related questions were formatted to test the hypotheses and for data collection: (1) Can interactive applications included as part of the information retrieval process decrease library anxiety? (2) Can familiarity, as measured by a pre and post survey, decrease library anxiety? Interactive applications may include virtual and augmented reality, online chat, games and artificial intelligence technology. These are relatively new forms of technology used in education, and research indicates that these technologies promote immersive experiences that can contribute to learning. The research hypothesized that these technologies may also increase familiarity of the library and the related resources, which may reduce library anxiety. This research may provide vital information to higher education administrators and librarians to ensure that all students receive adequate resources to find information needed for their classes and that barriers that prevent progress in student’s education are removed. Keywords: information seeking behavior, library anxiety, virtual reality, augmented realit

Motivación y mejora académica utilizando realidad aumentada para el estudio de modelos tridimensionales arquitectónicos

En el presente artículo discutimos los resultados de evaluar el grado de motivación, el perfil y el nivel de satisfacción de los estudiantes en flujos de trabajo que utilizan la visualización aumentada de modelos complejos en 3D. El estudio muestra los resultados de experimentos realizados con alumnos de grado a lo largo de los dos primeros cursos de Arquitectura y el actual grado de Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Construcción (antiguo grado español de Ingeniería de la Construcción, y con cuyo nombre se reconoce a nivel europeo). Hemos utilizado un método mixto que combina el uso de técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas de evaluación de la respuesta del estudiante, con el fin de completar una visión más global del uso de nuevas tecnologías, dispositivos móviles y métodos visuales avanzados en campos académicos. Los resultados nos muestran cómo los estudiantes partícipes de dichos experimentos han mejorado sus resultados académicos y su implicación con la materia, un punto clave en el actual marco educativo compuesto por estudiantes nativos digitales y un gran número de aplicaciones y dispositivos para la enseñanza y el aprendizajePostprint (published version

Architecture handbook 2006

2006 handbook for the faculty of Architectur

Architecture handbook 2006

2006 handbook for the faculty of Architectur

The Effect of Utilizing Hologram Technology on Developing EFL Communication Skills and Attitudes towards English among Middle School Students

The research investigated the effect of utilizing hologram technology on developing EFL communication skills and the attitudes towards English among middle school students. The Quasi-Experimental approach was adopted (pre/post-test design). The sample consisted of (84) middle school students and was divided into two groups: the experimental (N=42) and the control (N=42). The instruments were prepared by the researcher as follows: (1) An EFL Communication Skills Test included (40) items of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and (2) An Attitude Scale included (20) items in two dimensions (Attitudes towards language learning and Attitudes towards using language in linguistic communication). The findings showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (? ? 0.01) among the mean scores of the students of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental in the post-application of an EFL Communication Skills test and the Attitude Scale. It was concluded that there is a positive effect of utilizing hologram technology in teaching English communication skills. Therefore, it is recommended to train EFL teachers on using hologram technology inside their classrooms

2022-2023 Graduate School Catalog

Graduate students from more than 67 counties are providing outstanding leadership during the pandemic, as they conduct vital research to inform public health, contribute to the greater good, and stimulate the economy. Their scholarship spans 140 programs - from biomedical engineering to business administration, from history to horticulture, and from marine sciences to music performance