University students' readiness for e-learning [La preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje en línea]

Abstract: The general purpose of this study is to determine the readiness of university students for e-learning. Quantitative methodology is employed in the study. The study was carried out during the spring term of 2016-2017. The study group consisted of students studying at University of Kyrenia. A total of 160 students participated in the study. "The Scale of University Students' Readiness for E-Learning" was employed to collect the data. The data was collected through online and printed surveys. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS program. To analyze the data collected through "The Scale of University Students' Readiness for E-Learning"; frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values are used. The results of the study reveal that the readiness state of university students for e-learning is positive.Keywords: University Students, E-Learning, Readiness Resumen:El propósito general de este estudio es determinar la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico. Para ello, se utiliza la metodología cuantitativa en el estudio. El estudio se llevó a cabo durante el trimestre de primavera de 2016-2017. El grupo de estudio consistió en estudiantes que estudiaban en la Universidad de Kyrenia. Un total de 160 estudiantes participaron en el estudio. Para el análisis y recogida de datos se empleó "La escala de la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje por ordenador". La información fue recolectada a través de encuestas en línea e impresas. Los datos recopilados se analizaron con el programa SPSS. Al analizar los datos recopilados a través de "La escala de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico"; se utilizan valores de frecuencia, porcentaje, media, desviación estándar, mínimo y máximo. Los resultados del estudio revelan que el estado de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico es positivo.Palabras clave: estudiantes universitarios; E-Learning; preparació

Opiniones de los profesores antes del servicio sobre el uso de los sitios de redes sociales

The general purpose of the study is to determine pre-service teachers' views on the use of social networking sites. In line with the general purpose, answers to the research questions were sought. The answers to the following questions have been sought for to reach the general purpose. 1. Is there a significant difference in the intentions of pre-service teachers to use online social networks in their future professions between their departments? 2. Is there a significant difference in the effort expectancy of preservice teachers for online social networks between their departments? The study was carried out in the spring term of 2016-2017. The study is conducted with a quantitative methodology and designed to determine pre-service teachers' intentions and effort expectancy on the use of online social networking sites for instructional purposes. In the study, Demir & Akbulut (2017) developed 5-point Likert type preservice teachers' scale was used. A total of 108 volunteer pre-service teachers studying at the Faculty of Education participated in the study. The study was conducted during the spring term of 2016-2017. All students of the faculty of education participated in the study. The result of the study reveals that preservice teachers' views on the use of social networking sites were high. It is also important to provide preservice teachers with seminars on the use of technological platforms and smart devices; teachers should be supported by means of technology regarding the situations that may assist them in their daily lives and their education.El propósito general del estudio es determinar las opiniones de los profesores antes del servicio sobre el uso de los sitios de redes sociales. En línea con el propósito general, se buscaron respuestas a las preguntas de investigación. Se han buscado las respuestas a las siguientes preguntas para alcanzar el propósito general. 1. ¿Hay una diferencia significativa en las intenciones de los maestros de pre-servicio para usar las redes sociales en línea en sus futuras profesiones entre sus departamentos? 2. ¿Existe una diferencia significativa en la expectativa de esfuerzo de los maestros de servicios previos para las redes sociales en línea entre sus departamentos? El estudio se llevó a cabo en el semestre de primavera 2016-2017. El estudio se lleva a cabo con una metodología cuantitativa y está diseñado para determinar las intenciones de los profesores antes del servicio y la expectativa de esfuerzo en el uso de los sitios de redes sociales en línea con fines educativos. En el estudio, Demir y Akbulut (2017) desarrollaron una escala de maestros de pre-servicio de 5 puntos tipo Likert. Un total de 108 profesores voluntarios de pre-servicio que estudian en la Facultad de Educación participaron en el estudio. El estudio se realizó durante el semestre de primavera de 2016-2017. Todos los alumnos de la facultad de educación participaron en el estudio. El resultado del estudio revela que las opiniones de los profesores antes del servicio sobre el uso de los sitios de redes sociales fueron altas. También es importante proporcionar a los profesores antes del servicio seminarios sobre el uso de plataformas tecnológicas y dispositivos inteligentes; Los maestros deben ser apoyados por medio de la tecnología en relación con las situaciones que pueden ayudarlos en su vida diaria y su educación

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

University students' readiness for e-learning

Abstract: The general purpose of this study is to determine the readiness of university students for e-learning. Quantitative methodology is employed in the study. The study was carried out during the spring term of 2016-2017. The study group consisted of students studying at University of Kyrenia. A total of 160 students participated in the study. "The Scale of University Students' Readiness for E-Learning" was employed to collect the data. The data was collected through online and printed surveys. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS program. To analyze the data collected through "The Scale of University Students' Readiness for E-Learning"; frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values are used. The results of the study reveal that the readiness state of university students for e-learning is positive. Resumen:El propósito general de este estudio es determinar la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico. Para ello, se utiliza la metodología cuantitativa en el estudio. El estudio se llevó a cabo durante el trimestre de primavera de 2016-2017.El grupo de estudio consistió en estudiantes que estudiaban en la Universidad de Kyrenia. Un total de 160 estudiantes participaron en el estudio. Para el análisis y recogida de datos se empleó "La escala de la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje por ordenador". La información fue recolectada a través de encuestas en línea e impresas. Los datos recopilados se analizaron con el programa SPSS. Al analizar los datos recopilados a través de "La escala de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico"; se utilizan valores de frecuencia, porcentaje, media, desviación estándar, mínimo y máximo. Los resultados del estudio revelan que el estado de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico es positiv

Ensayos : revista de la Escuela Universitaria de Formación del Profesorado de Albacete

Resumen basado en el de la publicaciónTítulo, resumen y palabras clave disponibles en inglés y en españolSe pretende determinar la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico. Para ello, se utiliza la metodología cuantitativa. El estudio se llevó a cabo durante el trimestre de primavera de 2016-2017. El grupo de estudio consistió en 160 estudiantes que estudiaban en la Universidad de Kyrenia. Para el análisis y recogida de datos se empleó la "escala de la preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje por ordenador". La información fue recolectada a través de encuestas en línea e impresas. Los datos recopilados se analizaron con el programa SPSS. Al analizar los datos recopilados a través de la "escala de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico" se utilizan valores de frecuencia, porcentaje, media, desviación estándar, mínimo y máximo. Los resultados del estudio revelan que el estado de preparación de los estudiantes universitarios para el aprendizaje electrónico es positivo.ES

Determining a Mobile Internet Acceptance Model of Special Education Teacher Candidates

This is the general aim study is to determine the mobile Internet acceptance model of special education teacher candidates. A quantitative method is employed in the study. The research is conducted during the spring semester of 2016–2017. The study group consists of teacher candidates studying at the Department of Special Education at the Faculty of Education. Total of 107 teacher candidates participated in the study. ‘Mobile Internet use scale’ was administered to the special education teacher candidates. Data collected via online survey. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS program. To analyze the data collected through mobile Internet use scale, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, Kruskal–Wallis H-test and t-test were conducted. The results of the study reveal that the mobile Internet acceptance model of special education teacher candidates is positive

Teachers’ Views on the Availability of Web 2.0 Tools in Education

Abstract—This research was conducted in 2018 to determine the opinions of prospective teachers about the usability of Web 2.0 tools in education. Quantitative research method was used in the research. The research was conducted in the spring term of 2018–2019. The study group consisted of prospective teachers studying at the faculties of education of the foundation university. 114 prospective teachers participated in the study. The data collection tool called Son The Problems of the Last Year Students of the Faculty of Education and Their Problems in Teaching Practice gelistiril developed by Aylin Demirhan and Meryem Yakut was applied to the teacher candidates. The data were collected by the researchers. The collected data were analysed using the SPSS program. To analyse the data obtained from the data collection tool, frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, T-test and analysis of variance applied. According to the results of the study, prospective teachers’ opinions about the use of Web 2.0 tools are highly positive. It is thought that the students' ability to create content with active participation, support social interaction, and creativity in educational environments, and it is seen in the results of the research that the prospective teachers reported positive opinions. Web 2.0 tools are thought to have a positive effect on learning due to their rich content and may be useful in increasing the prospective teachers' communicative abilities with their common workspaces. Therefore, it is predicted that teachers' use of Web 2.0 tools in their courses will contribute to the development of prospective teachers. In addition, it is thought that the training to be provided by educators who have an important role in guiding prospective teachers and guiding them for a better education will enable prospective teachers to use Web 2.0 tools more frequently and efficiently