Grounding Design of Instruction: An exploration of the uses of Scientific-Based Research and Theory in the Design of Online Instruction by Faculty in Higher Education

This study was conducted to explore the processes educators in higher education used to ground their design of online instruction using scientific-based research and theory. Literature reviewed suggested reasons educators fail to ground the design of instruction were a lack of formal training in instructional methods, skills, support, and research understanding. The rationale for the study was to (a) increase understanding of how educators use scientific research and theory as a basis in decision-making during design and creation of online instruction,(b)identify best practices, and (c) add to the conversation in the instructional design field. A qualitative case study research design was utilized to interview, review course, and review documents of four participants to capture their viewpoints as to the (a) meaning of; (b) evidence; (c) step by step processes; and (d) problems associated with the processes of grounding the design of online instruction in scientific-based research and theory. Data obtained were analyzed through detailed case description, direct interpretation, cross-case analysis, pattern establishment, and naturalistic generalization. Pedagogy, instructional design, instructional technology, support, and problems emerged as key thematic issues. Findings suggested that although educators were consistent in defining meaning, followed step-by-step processes, and had evidence to support their decisions, they encountered logistical challenges of time, technology and design in the process of using scientific-based research and theory to ground the design of online instruction. The implications for practice from this research were similar to recommendations of other researchers. For this process to be smoother, regular training, peer professional interactions, and support must be present

Open Anthology of Early World Literature in English Translation

Authors\u27 Description: A collection of free and open primary texts in digital formats for the study of early world literature in English translation. Multiple English translations are provided for comparison and study, as well as open secondary and supplemental resources. Accessible files with optical character recognition (OCR) and auto-tagging provided by the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/english-textbooks/1000/thumbnail.jp

Antimalarial potential and phytochemical composition of fractions of Lippia kituiensis Vatke (Verbenaceae) growing in Northern Tanzania

This research article published by Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2020Despite past decades of steady advances in the fight against Malaria, statistics show that the disease is still a threat to human health. Previous successes in the development of antimalarial drugs from medicinal plants have fuelled research in this area. However, antimalarial studies on fractionated extracts from such plants have progressed slowly. This study reports the antimalarial potential of fractions from Lippia kituiensis Vatke, for the first time. Column chromatography was used during fractionation. Antiplasmodial assay against chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and resistant (W2) plasmodium strains were done using hypoxanthine incorporation assay. MTT assay was used to assess the cytotoxicity of fractions against the Vero cell line. Fractions obtained exhibited varied inhibitory concentrations (IC50); with the most efficacious being, Lk-5 (19.45 ± 6.20 μg/ml), Lk-3 (30.43 ± 0.68 μg/ml), Lk-4 (30.82 ± 18.01 μg/ml), and Lk-6 (36.53 ± 14.42 μg/ml) against D6. Generally, lower activity against W2 was obtained with the most active being LK-4 (24.18±2.50 μg/ml), and Lk-5 (24.42±5.95 μg/ml), while chloroquine (positive control) exerted IC50 of 77.86±4.09 ng/ml (W2) and 15.71±6.49 ng/ml (D6). LK-4 was the most cytotoxic showing cytotoxic concentration (CC50), 46.26 μg/ml. When tested in mice, fractions suppressed Plasmodium berghei significantly compared to the negative control with Lk-3 being most efficacious (80.01±1). Due to substantive efficacy, GC-MS done on Lk-3 revealed 8 compounds where three have previously been ascribed to antimalarial activity and other pharmacological effects. This study adds to present knowledge of antimalarial efficacy of L. kituiensis and provides the basis for further work to be done on the isolation of compounds from its extracts

Proposal and Report for Grant 033: World Literature I

This proposal and final report are from the first ALG grants finishing between Spring 2015 and Spring 2016. They have been republished in the repository in order to move our first reports over from being hosted on the ALG website

Using training evaluation to improve practice: A lesson learnt from rolling out LMS upgrade training

© 2017 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. By providing you with a detailed description of our upgrade training case, we hopeyou would be able to (a) relate and compare our case descriptions, environment,processes to your organization and environment, (b) Identify similarities and differencebetween our cases, and (c) Develop possible action plan based on our lessonlearn to carry out your training and evaluations needs. In our lesson learned, lookfor tools that work best for you depending on your environment to conduct trainingand evaluations (Beebe et al., 2012). Locate or create your training and evaluationdata because they are very useful in improving your training for your learners(Phillips, 1997). Following-up extreme feedback after training evaluation (Goad,2010) either directly in person or through related channel allows you to evaluateand gain more insight into learner\u27s reactions

Computer Organization

This open textbook for Computer Organization was developed as a result of a Round 18 Transformation Grant at Columbus State University.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/compsci-textbooks/1012/thumbnail.jp

Programming Languages Adoptions (CSU)

This adoption for the Programming Languages, Formal Syntax and Semantics of Programming Languages, and Basics of Compiler Design courses at Columbus State University is as a result of a Round 18 Transformation Grant.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/compsci-collections/1046/thumbnail.jp

Java Programming Adoption

This adoption of Java, Java, Java: Objective Oriented Problem Solving; Introduction to Programming Using Java; Java with BlueJ; and Java for Python Programmers is a result of a Round 14 Textbook Transformation Grant.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/compsci-collections/1044/thumbnail.jp

OpenDSA Data Structures and Algorithms Adoption

This adoption of OpenDSA Data Structures and Algorithms is a result of a Round 14 Textbook Transformation Grant.https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/compsci-collections/1043/thumbnail.jp