scholarly journals Seasonal Capacity Scaling and Learning Centres

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Køhler Simonsen ◽  
Dennis Grauslund
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Concrete Case ◽  
Regional Area ◽  
Capacity Scaling ◽  
Development Initiatives

Danish politicians’ interest in using higher education institutions (HEIs) as policy instruments in regional development initiatives has increased significantly in recent years. Recent initiatives include the establishment of regional learning centres and study stations. This article has two overall research objectives. The first objective is to discuss the use of regional learning centres and study stations and to discuss an overall conceptual framework for the establishment and running of physical and virtual learning centres or study stations. The second objective is to discuss the use of seasonal capacity scaling in the educational sector. The discussion is based on a concrete case from a regional area of Denmark supplemented with interviews of both students, teachers and programme managers. Our framework shows that seasonal capacity scaling of educational offerings based on a combined physical and virtual framework may be beneficial when establishing and running learning centres or study stations.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework for Teaching Sustainable Development Course in Blended Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Tilagavati Subramaniam ◽  
Muthu Alagan Thangavelu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Framework For Teaching

Purposes: This paper presents a conceptual framework for teaching sustainable development courses in an online learning environment in institutions of higher education.  Sustainability development courses are becoming essential in higher education institutions mainly to educate the younger generations who will be part of the community to make it happen. Higher education institutions are experiencing dramatic shift to cater a young generation of prospective students, to integrate technical innovations in teaching practices and to concentrate on increasing concerns about global sustainability issues. There has been little research to promote an innovative learning in the teaching of sustainable development. The goal of this paper was to create a framework for teaching sustainable development in a virtual learning environment (blended learning) due to the lack of a conceptual framework that could direct this implementation. Findings: Hence, the blended learning method is eco-friendly, whereby protects global environmental resources. For hands-on experiences, students will develop projects to make their campus and community more sustainable. In the process, students learn how to analyse sustainability and able to apply online learning knowledge into practice. Implication: The conceptual framework proposed will support all educators in higher education institutions engaged in the promotion of quality online education in this pandemic circumstance to develop an effective online practise that are aligned with the corresponding learning needs, skills and facilities.

Higher Education Institutions as Viable Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Dejana Zlatanović ◽  
Verica Babić ◽  
Jelena Nikolić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Viable Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Viable System ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

In a knowledge-based economy, higher education institutions (HEIs) are a key factor in fostering innovation and play a central role in sustainable economic growth and development. Growing complexity of HEIs and their environments requires systemic, i.e. cybernetic approach to innovation. The chapter highlights the importance of introducing a cybernetic framework for innovativeness of higher education institutions by their examination in conceptual framework of organizational cybernetics (OC). The purpose is to demonstrate how viable system model (VSM) as a key methodological tool of OC can help understanding the viability and innovativeness of HEIs. In addition, higher education institutions are investigated in a conceptual framework of VSM through the case of the public higher education institution (HEI) in Serbia. The main contribution of the chapter is related to practical implications of presented framework including the strengths and weaknesses of a VSM application.

Factors Influencing Virtual Learning System Usage in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 296-321
Author(s):  
Indira Padayachee
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
System Usage ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Software Designers ◽  
Factors Influencing

Virtual learning systems (VLSs), commonly referred to as learning or course management systems, have been formally adopted at many higher education institutions. However, knowledge of the actual usage of VLSs is limited in terms of what specific functional and non-functional characteristics are deemed useful and how this influences system usage. Furthermore, little is known about the role of other non-system-related factors related to VLS usage, such as pedagogic, organisational, and individual difference factors. This chapter proposes and describes the virtual learning system usage model (VLSUM), which represents the factors influencing VLS usage in higher education institutions. The VLSUM is based on a conceptual framework integrating multiple dimensions and is confirmed by the results of an empirical study. A mixed-methods research design was adopted in the development of the VSLUM. This model is valuable to educational technologists, instructional designers, and software designers for VLS implementation in higher education.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework of Innovation Excellence Model for Higher Education Institutions

2015 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 2846-2848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rashid Ab Hamid ◽  
Mokhtar Abdullah ◽  
Zainol Mustafa ◽  
Nur Balqishanis binti Zainal Abidin ◽  
Hanafiah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions

scholarly journals The internationalisation of higher education: a networking based conceptual framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-53
Author(s):  
M.Miandy Munusamy ◽  
Azirah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Internationalisation Of Higher Education ◽  
Major Trend ◽  
Worldwide Phenomenon ◽  
External Actors ◽  
National Governments ◽  
The Impact

Internationalisation is an important worldwide phenomenon and a major trend in higher education. It is also one of the ways nations react to the impact of globalisation. There are multiple rationales that encourage various national governments, higher education institutions, international organisations and the private sector to proactively engage in educational services across national borders. Internationalisation theories have primarily focused on the internationalisation process in the business and economic dimensions, but since 1980s, it has influenced the structure of education and higher education systems. The network approach emphasises the benefits of developing long-term interactions with foreign markets, institutions and individuals. Networking also provides an important motivation for nations and higher education institutions to enrich international activities and expand their landscape, share best practices as well as transfer knowledge and balance risks. The study explores the Uppsala and network theories of internationalisation and its feasibility for examining networking in the internationalisation of higher education. It provides new insights into how the network model of internationalisation allows the influence of external actors or organisations to impact on the process of internationalisation of higher education. A conceptual framework on networking perspectives in internationalisation, which has the potential to contribute towards achieving internationalisation goals and the enhancing quality of higher education is proposed.

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