scholarly journals Quantifying student satisfaction with technology-enhanced textbooks in the Japanese university context

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel James Mills ◽  
Daniel Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Qr Codes ◽  
Japanese University ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Personal Mobile Devices ◽  
The University

Thirty-three students used their personal mobile devices to access digital media in a paper-based textbook containing Quick Response (QR) codes. The students worked in small groups with minimal intervention from the course instructor to participate in activities and complete assignments. Information regarding student satisfaction with the course, as well as their perceptions of the benefits and disadvantages of the instructional method employed, were gathered through a questionnaire and a reflective writing activity. The results indicated that overall satisfaction was high (<em>M</em> = 3.38), especially regarding the role of the instructor (<em>M</em> = 3.35) and interaction (<em>M</em> = 3.35). However, participants indicated a lower level of satisfaction with the materials (<em>M</em> = 2.89). Further inquiry revealed that dissatisfaction with the course materials was due to the lack of a stable Wi-Fi connection at the university rather than the design or content of the textbooks.

scholarly journals The Role of Co-Creating Value and Its Outcomes in Higher Education Marketing

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6724
Author(s):  
Lien Thi Kim Nguyen ◽  
Tom Meng-Yen Lin ◽  
Hoang Phuong Lam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
University Image ◽  
Education Marketing ◽  
University Experience ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

This study examines the role of student co-creation behavior in contributing to student satisfaction, perceived university image, and student positive word of mouth (WOM). Using a sample of 513 students from a Taiwanese university and conducting partial least squares structural equation modeling, the findings indicate that co-creating value is critical to student satisfaction, university image, and positive WOM. The results also show the effect of student satisfaction and university image on student positive WOM. This study confirms the pivotal role of student participation in co-creating value in enhancing satisfaction with the university experience, creating and sustaining a positive image, and building the credibility of the university. This research is particularly important to higher education institutions because it has practical implications for decision-makers, brand managers, and HE marketers who wish to improve understanding of the relationship between the university and students in the process of co-creating value and its outcomes.

scholarly journals Analisa Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Anik Puspa Ningsih ◽  
Dewa Ayu Putu Niti Widari ◽  
I Made Artawan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Private University ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Educational Service ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The University

Abstract-During the learning process, students have experience with educational services at the University. This experience will create a perspective on the quality of education services provided. This will be related to the level of student satisfaction. This level of satisfaction will made an opinions. That generally will quickly spread, to family, friends and society. Bad opinion will affect the University's image, so it is important to analyze student satisfaction. A survey are held to gain information about student satisfaction.. This research was conducted at Warmadewa University, a private university in Denpasar, Bali. Survey results are summarized in the index of student satisfaction with the quality of education services at Warmadewa University. Based on the dimensions of service quality, namely tangibles, reliability, empathy, responsiveness, assurance students feel "satisfied". The overall survey results show that students assess the quality of education services at a "satisfying" level. Keywords: Student Satisfaction; Educational Service Quality Abstrak-Selama proses pembelajaran, mahasiswa memiliki pengalaman terkait pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas. Pengalaman ini menciptakan persepsi terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan yang akan membentuk kepuasan bagi mahasiswa. Tingkat kepuasan tertentu akan membentuk opini. Ini akan menyebar dengan cepat, pada keluarga, teman dan masyarakat. Persepsi yang buruk akan mempengaruhi citra Universitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisa tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa aktif Penelitian ini dilakukan di Universitas Warmadewa, Denpasar, Bali. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey. Hasil survey terangkum dalam indeks kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas Warmadewa. Berdasarkan dimensi kualitas layanan yaitu bukti fisik, kehandalan, empati, daya tanggap dan jaminan, mahasiswa merasa “puas”. Hasil survey keseluruhan menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa menilai kualitas layanan pendidikan pada tingkat “memuaskan” Kata kunci : Kepuasan Mahasiswa ; Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan

Using Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance the Student Experience in Non-Teaching Areas of the University

2010 ◽  
pp. 247-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Cluett ◽  
Judy Skene
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
The University

This chapter aims to provide an overview of the nexus between student learning and student engagement outside the classroom, and to highlight the importance of non-teaching units in contributing to student satisfaction. It discusses the role of non-teaching units (such as libraries, guilds, student services departments, and other bodies) in creating online communities using Web 2.0 tools. The chapter uses the NODE project hosted by the University of Western Australia as a case study to demonstrate how some of these principles can be put into action. The significance of non-teaching units is confirmed, in addition to providing recommendations for fostering greater collaboration between staff and advice on setting up a Web 2.0-based online community in a university.

scholarly journals Students’ satisfaction in higher education: the role of practices, needs and beliefs of teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Bassi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
University Management ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Over Time

Purpose The purpose of the paper is the analysis of the evolution of students’ satisfaction over time in a large Italian university and the effects on it because of some characteristics of the teachers: didactic practices, beliefs and needs with regard to teaching and learning. Design/methodology/approach The first step of the analysis identifies a latent construct, measured with items composing the questionnaire, and proposes a reduced set of indicators to measure satisfaction and to model its evolution over time (information collected in three consecutive academic years is available). A second step clusters teachers in homogenous groups with reference to their opinions, beliefs and needs, collected with a new survey conducted at the University of Padova, with the aim of developing strategies to support academic teachers. Then, a mixture conditional latent growth model is estimated with covariates affecting the latent parameters and class membership. Findings Model estimation identifies a large group of university courses with a high level of satisfaction, which stays constant over time, and a small group of problematic courses with low satisfaction, moreover, that decreases over the three considered academic years. Interesting significant effects of covariates related to both the teacher and the didactic activity are estimated. Originality/value Statistical analyses show that the implementation of innovative didactic practices and commitment to quality of teaching are important factors to be encouraged by the university management. On the contrary, the traditionalist way of teaching and a low passion for teaching do not improve students’ satisfaction.

scholarly journals Should We Teach Students How to Learn?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Moniz
Keyword(s):  
Science Learning ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Chat Room ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Directed Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Successful Science

Student engagement and commitment are essential for successful science learning. At present, the design of course materials is usually primarily focused on disseminating as much information as possible within the limited amount of lecturing time available. This gives less emphasis on strategies to consolidate acquired information and to stimulate self-directed research into particularly interesting topics. Guiding students into forming a community of learners could enhance the efficiency of the learning process by sharing resources and discussing common difficulties. We set up an online chat room associated with the Parasitology module for Level 4 Life Sciences degree students, at the University of Dundee, which was run in parallel on Blackboard and on a restricted access Facebook group. Participation in the chat room was strictly voluntary, although students were advised it would be part of their formative training. The feedback results show the Facebook group was largely favoured over the Blackboard interface and that the students found the idea interesting, although engagement was mainly passive. Students reported that the major obstacle to participation was lack of time due to a heavy course workload, which also inhibited them in engaging in any further research on the themes proposed in the chatroom. Interestingly, a large majority of students indicated that they would like the lecturer’s participation in the chat room. These results indicate that students undervalue the role of self-directed formative training and collaborative learning in their studies, and calls into question the efficiency of current methodologies for preparing the next generation of autonomous and critical thinking scientists.

The Role of Quick Response (QR) Codes in Print Media

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
FFsun F. GGnnl ◽  
Chun Qiu ◽  
Evan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Print Media ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Qr Codes

MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINES AND SYSTEMS – UMI-TWINN PROJECT CONTRIBUTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20
Author(s):  
Péter Telek ◽  
Béla Illés ◽  
Christian Landschützer ◽  
Fabian Schenk ◽  
Flavien Massi
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Flow Process ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Scientific Excellence ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
New Research ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
The University

Nowadays, the Industry 4.0 concept affects every area of the industrial, economic, social and personal sectors. The most significant changings are the automation and the digitalization. This is also true for the material handling processes, where the handling systems use more and more automated machines; planning, operation and optimization of different logistic processes are based on many digital data collected from the material flow process. However, new methods and devices require new solutions which define new research directions. In this paper we describe the state of the art of the material handling researches and draw the role of the UMi-TWINN partner institutes in these fields. As a result of this H2020 EU project, scientific excellence of the University of Miskolc can be increased and new research activities will be started.

Tertiary English-majored Students’ Perceptions toward the Role of Pronunciation in English Language Learning and their Practicing Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-279
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The University

Accurate pronunciation has a vital role in English language learning as it can help learners to avoid misunderstanding in communication. However, EFL learners in many contexts, especially at the University of Phan Thiet, still encounter many difficulties in pronouncing English correctly. Therefore, this study endeavors to explore English-majored students’ perceptions towards the role of pronunciation in English language learning and examine their pronunciation practicing strategies (PPS). It involved 155 English-majored students at the University of Phan Thiet who answered closed-ended questionnaires and 18 English-majored students who participated in semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that students strongly believed in the important role of pronunciation in English language learning; however, they sometimes employed PPS for their pronunciation improvement. Furthermore, the results showed that participants tended to use naturalistic practicing strategies and formal practicing strategies with sounds, but they overlooked strategies such as asking for help and cooperating with peers. Such findings could contribute further to the understanding of how students perceive the role of pronunciation and their PPS use in the research’s context and other similar ones. Received 10th June 2019; Revised 12th March 2020; Accepted 12th April 2020

Authority of Law: An Analysis of The Role of Police

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Keir
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Crime Control ◽  
Legal Theory ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Legal Studies ◽  
The University

<div class="page" title="Page 3"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Veronika is a recent graduate from the Honours Legal Studies program at the University of Waterloo. Her passions are socio-legal research, policy development, feminist legal theory, and crime control development. Veronika is currently working a full-time job at Oracle Canada, planning on pursuing further education in a Masters program. </span></p></div></div></div>

Chaplaincies in a “Post-Secular” Multicultural University

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Possamai ◽  
Arathi Sriprakash ◽  
Ellen Brackenreg ◽  
John McGuire
Keyword(s):  
Public Institutions ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Scaling Down ◽  
The University

As universities in Australia are faced with a growth in diversity and intensity of religion and spirituality on campus, this article explores the work of chaplains and its reception by students on a multi-campus suburban university. It finds that the religious work of these professionals is not the primary emphasis in the university context; what is of greater significance to students and the university institution is the broader pastoral and welfare-support role of chaplains. We discuss these findings in relation to post-secularism theory and the scaling down of state-provided welfare in public institutions such as universities.

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