Current trends in theory and methodology of teaching informatics

Розглянуті основні напрями розвитку методики навчання інформатики, зумовлених змінами цілезмістової та технологічної підсистем методичної системи.The main directions of development of computer science teaching methods due to changes of goal-content and technological subsystems of methodical system are discussed

COMPUTER - INFORMATICS LITERACY AND POSSIBILITIES OF COMPUTING EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The following article analyzes some of the results of investigation “Present State and Trends of Using Computers in Slovenia Primary and Secondary Schools”. This work is elaborated by the author every two years for Ministry of education and sport and national project “Informatization of Slovenian Educational System”. Article analyzes some didactic criteria of teaching computer science and first of all performing computing extra-curricular activities at primary, secondary and boarding schools in sense of improvement on computer – informatics literacy

Personal Learning Environments and Online Classrooms: An Experience with University Students

[EN]The present study investigates the use of Learning Management Systems as tools constituting student’s Personal Learning Environments in the degree of Informatics Applied to Education in the National University of Chimborazo – Ecuador. The main result of this work is that there is an increasing number of courses that rely on virtual classrooms, but learning occurs both in and out of these learning environments. This study is the starting point for future research on the relevance, impact, and effectiveness of incorporating Learning Management Systems in university teaching, as well as on relations and possibilities of integration between them, Personal Learning environments, and mobile learning trends

Librarians as Members of Integrated Institutional Information Programs: Management and Organizational Issues

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The New Knowledge Environment: Quality Initiatives in Health Sciences Libraries

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A conceptual analytics model for an outcome-driven quality management framework as part of professional healthcare education

BACKGROUND: Preparing the future health care professional workforce in a changing world is a significant undertaking. Educators and other decision makers look to evidence-based knowledge to improve quality of education. Analytics, the use of data to generate insights and support decisions, have been applied successfully across numerous application domains. Health care professional education is one area where great potential is yet to be realized. Previous research of Academic and Learning analytics has mainly focused on technical issues. The focus of this study relates to its practical implementation in the setting of health care education. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to create a conceptual model for a deeper understanding of the synthesizing process, and transforming data into information to support educators’ decision making. METHODS: A deductive case study approach was applied to develop the conceptual model. RESULTS: The analytics loop works both in theory and in practice. The conceptual model encompasses the underlying data, the quality indicators, and decision support for educators. CONCLUSIONS: The model illustrates how a theory can be applied to a traditional data-driven analytics approach, and alongside the context- or need-driven analytics approach

Introduction

This issue of Library Trends, on the theme of Research Into Practice, has been designed with two aims in mind. Published in 2013, it marks the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Information School (iSchool) at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom by presenting a selection of papers that demonstrate the creativity and variety of research undertaken in the field of librarianship and share a unifying concern to make links, as well as establish meaningful connections, between research and practice. The issue is dedicated to Bob Usherwood, now an emeritus professor in the school, whose work and legacy at Sheffield are distinguished by an exemplary commitment to putting research into practice, and it is especially pleasing for us to be able offer this tribute to Bob in the year when he is due to celebrate his seventieth birthday. We also believe that an issue on this theme is timely and important for our profession. There has been a strong drive lately to promote evidence-based practice in library and information work and to develop a research culture in the practitioner community, exemplified in the United Kingdom by the DREaM project, amid continuing concerns about the disconnect between the research and practitioner communities

The methodical aspects of MAXIMA using as a tool for fundamental training of the bachelors of computer science

В умовах формування інформаційного суспільства, коли темпи науково-технічного прогресу різко зростають, досить складно забезпечити підготовку фахівців для негайного включення їх у технологічний ланцюжок на виробництві або в системі освіти. Вихід з цієї ситуації полягає у фундаменталізації освіти. Необхідно навчати фахівця так, щоб він сам зміг швидко адаптуватися до змін, що відбуваються у технологічному розвитку галузі; дати йому знання, універсальні за своєю суттю, на основі яких фахівець зможе швидко зорієнтуватися у ситуації вирішення нових професійних задач. У статті визначено напрями педагогічного використання систем комп’ютерної математики (CKM) при вивченні інформатичних дисциплін. Наведено загальну характеристику СКМ та умови доцільного використання системи Maxima як засобу фундаменталізації у навчальному процесі бакалаврів інформатики. Висвітлено елементи методики використання системи Maxima у підготовці бакалаврів інформатики. Розглянуто особливості хмаро орієнтованого рішення надання доступу до освітнього сервісу. Стаття присвячена аналізу сучасних підходів застосування СКМ як засобу фундаменталізації навчання інформатичних дисциплін та виявлення методичних аспектів застосування цих систем при викладанні курсу «Дослідження операцій та теорія ігор» на прикладі СКМ Maxima.Within the formation of the information society, where the pace of scientific progress is rapidly growing, it is difficult to provide the training for immediate inclusion of the person into the production chain at a workplace or in an educational system. There is the way out and it is fundamentalization of informatics education. It is necessary to train the specialist so that he (she) could be able to be adapted quickly to the changes occurring in the industry technological development; to give him knowledge, universal in nature, so as the expert may navigate quickly to resolve the professional tasks on this basis. The article describes the trends of systems of computer mathematics (SCM) pedagogical use for teaching computer science disciplines. The general characteristics and conditions for effective use of the Maxima as a tool for fundamentalization of the bachelors learning process are outlined. The ways of informatics disciplines teaching methodology are revealed. The peculiarities of cloud based learning solutions are considered. The purpose of the article is the analysis of contemporary approaches to the use of systems of computer mathematics as a tool for fundamentalization of informatics disciplines training courses and identify methodological aspects of these systems application for the teaching of operations research as by the example of SCM Maxima. The object of investigation is the learning process of informatics bachelors with the use of SCM. The subject of investigation is the peculiarities of using the SCM Maxima as a learning tool for informatics courses support

Educating the educators: Incorporating bioinformatics into biological science education in Malaysia

Bioinformatics can be defined as a fusion of computational and biological sciences. The urgency to process and analyse the deluge of data created by proteomics and genomics studies has caused bioinformatics to gain prominence and importance. However, its multidisciplinary nature has created a unique demand for specialist trained in both biology and computing. In this review, we described the components that constitute the bioinformatics field and distinctive education criteria that are required to produce individuals with bioinformatics training. This paper will also provide an introduction and overview of bioinformatics in Malaysia. The existing bioinformatics scenario in Malaysia was surveyed to gauge its advancement and to plan for future bioinformatics education strategies. For comparison, we surveyed methods and strategies used in education by other countries so that lessons can be learnt to further improve the implementation of bioinformatics in Malaysia. It is believed that accurate and sufficient steerage from the academia and industry will enable Malaysia to produce quality bioinformaticians in the future

Business Process Management Education in Academia: Status, challenges, and Recommendations

In response to the growing proliferation of Business Process Management (BPM) in industry and the demand this creates for BPM expertise, universities across the globe are at various stages of incorporating knowledge and skills in their teaching offerings. However, there are still only a handful of institutions that offer specialized education in BPM in a systematic and in-depth manner. This article is based on a global educators’ panel discussion held at the 2009 European Conference on Information Systems in Verona, Italy. The article presents the BPM programs of five universities from Australia, Europe, Africa, and North America, describing the BPM content covered, program and course structures, and challenges and lessons learned. The article also provides a comparative content analysis of BPM education programs illustrating a heterogeneous view of BPM. The examples presented demonstrate how different courses and programs can be developed to meet the educational goals of a university department, program, or school. This article contributes insights on how best to continuously sustain and reshape BPM education to ensure it remains dynamic, responsive, and sustainable in light of the evolving and ever-changing marketplace demands for BPM expertise