ISD 301 Activity 2
ISD 301 Activity 2
ISD 301 Activity 2: Three Journals on Computers, Media, and Multimedia Environment
JOURNAL 1 2 3
Digitalization of Higher Education and Professional Development of The Application of Cloud Computing Intelligent Optimization Algorithm e-XTENSION: A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) System for a State
TITLE Educators: Technologies and New Opportunities in the Investigation of College Students’ English Autonomous Learning University
under the Multimedia Teaching Mode
Svetlana Valentinovna Matveeva Hengxi Wang Chester L. Cofino
AUTHOR/S Natalia Sergeevna Akatova Jing Xu Guilbert Nicanor A. Atillo
Yuriy Ivanovich Shcherbakov Severina P. Velos
Nadezhda Victorovna Filinova
Matveeva, S., Akatova, N., Shcherbakov, Y. & Filinova, N. Wang, H. & Xu, J. (2021). The Application of Cloud Computing Intelligent Cofino, C. L., Atillo, GN. A., & Velos, S. P. (2021). e-XTENSION: A virtual
(2020).Digitalization of Higher Education and Professional Optimization Algorithm in the Investigation of College Students’ English Learning Environment (VLE) system for a state university. International
REFERENCE Development of Educators: Technologies and New Opportunities. Autonomous Learning under the Multimedia Teaching Mode. Journal of Computing Sciences Research, 5, 663-678. doi:
6307DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.34069/AI/2020.29.05.10 https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7737199 10.25147/ijcsr.2017.001.1.66
The enrichment of the real world with electronic digital devices, The appearance of computers, personal computers, and the Internet One of the main features of Education 4.0 is an e-learning system called
facilities, and systemsand the establishment of electronic has greatly promoted the process of informatization of human society. Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), which comprises more spaces and
communication exchange between them leads to the digitalization Cloud computing is a brand-new model. It is a way for humans to practices in which digital resources, tools, and applications were used.
of education as a component of the digitalization of society as a understand electronic services from a new visual angle, turning These were developed under constructivism and embedded
whole (Helsper & Eynon, 2010). To achieve the goal of electronic services into a simple and convenient way of using water personalization learning functions that can meet different requirements of
digitalization, which is to achievethe digital transformation of and electricity on a daily basis. This service model has had a profound different learners, thus increasing e-Learning effectiveness (Xu et al.,
MOVE 1 existing and new sectors of the economy, as well as the impact on today’s economy and society. Backup: the media system can 2015). This technology is already utilized in the workplace and education
transformation of life spheres into new, more efficient and provide support for all media businesses. The traditional model is to (King & Boyatt, 2014).
modern ones, the education system should play an important provide a complete system for TV stations. Now, it has become a
role (Ugur, 2020). service mode, which can customize personalized configuration
according to individual needs and store and manage massive amounts
Topic Generalization
Kondasheva points out that the identification of ways to of data and cloud computing platforms. It has the benefits of providing
increase DC of higher education educators is relevant in relation services on demand, being able to access it from any place with a
to the process of transformation of modern education. This browser, sharing resources for many users, and the ability of elastic
transformation happens because of the rapid development of change of cloud scale.
technology, intellectualization of labor, increased social mobility,
etc. PPT is used to make English courseware, e-mail is used to
communicate with students, file transfer is used for network teaching,
multimedia network language laboratory is used for self-study,
English learning website is used for self-study, and so on. These all
belong to the application of English multimedia in students’
autonomous learning.
A significant distance of the digital generation in possession of Through the description of the technology innovation platform These current e-learning systems may improve by developing a new e-
moderntools is a challenge to the digital society and educational architecture based on cloud computing, it can be seen that the proposal learning technique that includes communication tools such as video
digitalization, which must be considered both in the of cloud computing enables the technology innovation platform to conferencing, SMS messaging, emails, chat features, and integrating
Review organization of the educational process and professional operate better. Compared with the traditional technology innovation calendar activities for proper management of virtual classes and training.
development of educators and educational leaders platform, the technological innovation platform under the cloud These became more very effective, and it connects other resources on the
(Kondrasheva, 2017). computing environment has various advantages as pointed out by the internet for knowledge creation (Niemi et al., 2014).
authors.
Some issues related to the scientific understanding of this How to improve self-regulated learning has been proposed in In addressing the situation of extensionists in every University traveling
category, its structure and specific features caused by the rapid succession. For example, Yae pointed out that it takes a lot of time to from a far distance and took too much time to reached their venue and In
development of modern information and communication improve practical skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, the health issue, with the new strain of novel coronavirus spreading
technologies are reflected in scientific developments. and translation in English learning, while college students only have throughout the globe that killed thousands of people which gave panic to
4–6 hours of English lessons per week, and the effect is far from ideal. the community, especially in the education sector. The government
Counterclaiming Therefore, he puts forward some suggestions on how to improve self- advised to suspend classes and suggested looking for electronic means
study ability in college English learning. They proposed that we should for instructions, training, and communication. Universities must comply
study purposefully and formulate certain learning strategies, make with this call from the national. They just looked for an alternative way to
rational use of extracurricular resources; and take notes and improve keep attached to the academic and extension community learners.
self-monitoring ability in self-study.
University professors are not always fully aware of the Because of the differences between the pronunciation characteristics During pandemic, operations of the extension offices of the Higher
difference between the modern generation and previous of Chinese mother tongue and that of English, it is difficult for Chinese Education Institutions are put on hold, resulting to unproductive and
generations of youth. Also, The topical issue of developing DC of people to learn to spell English and have oral dialogue. Since most self- uncomplied deliverables. This is what the authors tried to solve using a
educators is not called into question in the pedagogical study materials are input in one way, there is no interaction with self- virtual learning environment (VLE) for the extension office. The system is
MOVE 2 Indicating the Gap
community. study scholars. In some English learning (such as spoken English), designed to
there is also a lack of exercise opportunities. There is lack of a good complement face-to-face training activities and build a blended learning-
atmosphere for practicing English. teaching experience by including computers in the learning process.
What role does the university educator play in the formation of What are the characteristics and requirements of College English The paper dod not explicitly laid down the statement of the problems but it
future specialists in digital society? learning? can be understood that they want to assess the e-Extension's usability,
What is the level of formation of DC of an educator to achieve the How effective and efficient is the cloud computing in enhancing the maintainability, and sustainability and its utilization based on its robust
quality of higher education and the level of readiness of a learners' skills in learning English through autonomous self-learning functions and support. The authors also want to find outif the systems is
university graduate to live in a digital society? ability? beneficial in terms of academic learning objectives for the extension
Questions Raised What system will be used for assessing the level of formation of programs.
the educator's DC?
What are the needed considerations in employing a system of Using the CDIO framework in assessing the system's abilities, the authors
advanced training for university professors? wanted to know if the system is very efficient and effective that produced
quality software products and if the system allows users to boost their
training to upland areas fully and maximize time.
The subject of this article is the study of the awareness of This paper puts forward a self-learning platform for college students This study aimed to develop a virtual learning environment system for a
university professors about educational trends, innovative based on speech recognition technology, which is widely used at state university extension office that captivated and stimulated learners'
pedagogical technologies, and digital tools and their desire to present, and speech recognition technology is widely used in various imagination anytime, anywhere, using any device. The design provided
Purposes improve their skills to predict the development of their DC in the fields distance training to the community in livelihood/technical-
modern digital society. vocational/skills training, basic education training, communication and
dissemination of knowledge, and gender sensitivity training.
The author's respondents are the teachers in higher education The authors' delved on English teachers and students' Platform The authors' respondents were the experts who evaluated the technology
institutions. Thirty-four expertstook part in the expert online Implementation Effect Analysis through (1) Test Effect, and (2) Real- proposed based on its Sustainability and Maintainability as percepted by
survey –university professors with more than 15 years of Time Testing of System Recognition. the academe and industry.
experience.
Cloud computing intensively utilizes various resources and realizes The authors also subjected their study to IT experts who evaluated the
Using the online expert survey, nine trends were identified: automatic management of platform resources through some technology's Usability on the perception of the academe and industry.
STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, specialized application software, without human involvement. The task
Mathematics); formation of competencies (substantive and key); requester does not need to understand the cumbersome details and
personalization of learning, adaptive learning; practice- can focus on their own business processing, which is conducive to
oriented education aimed at specific results; development of reducing costs and improving technological innovation capabilities.
entrepreneurial, research, and critical thinking; gamification Users can dynamically apply for the resources needed to support the
Present Research
–learning through playing; development of non-formal operation of the application.
education, openness and accessibility of education; mobile
learning (use of mobile smart devices for training); changing role of The English self-study platform for college students based on the
the educator. cloud computing recognition system designed in this paper is
composed of a speech recognition template training module and an
The author also discovered the following: Android-based self-study module. The cloud computing recognition
1. Educational trends assessment results training module is based on MATLAB. MATLAB is used to implement the
2. Innovative pedagogical technologies and methods best codebook and template files.
3. Level of interest in digital tools
4. Professional development model for DC development
5. Indicative list of workshops and training sessions that will
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The results of the study confirmed the hypothesis that it Through the description of the technology innovation platform Both experts strongly agreed on the system's usability, maintainability, and
ispossible to design a model of professional development of architecture based on cloud computing, it can be seen that the proposal sustainability and are easy to use with robust functions and support. The
a university's scientific and pedagogical staff based on a study of of cloud computing enables the technology innovation platform to study found out that both experts recommended the utilization as they
educators' awareness of the use of ICT in professional operate better. believed the system is beneficial in terms of academic learning objectives
pedagogical activities and their conscious need to improve DC. for the extension programs.
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As the grade level increases, college students’ learning self-efficacy
Considering the rapid changes in society, the requirements for increases; they are more skilled and effective in the use of university The assessment of the IT experts from industry and academe helped in the
educators are constantly updated and educators need new, more learning methods, time management is more effective, learning rating of quality software. The CDIO framework is very efficient and
complex sets of competencies. The spread of digital devices and initiative and willingness to cooperate learning are enhanced, and the effective that produced quality software products. Lastly, the system
their popularity among students lead to the need to develop the use of learning resources is also more effective. allows users to boost their training to upland areas fully and maximize
educator’s own DC. time.
The autonomous learning model has attracted more and more
Main Findings A prerequisite for surveying educators was their familiarization attention and favor. The cultivation of college students’ autonomous
with educational trends. English learning ability is not a day’s work. It needs the joint efforts of
society, schools, and students. Autonomous learning does not mean
pure autonomous learning but the ability of autonomous learning
determined by a series of internal and external factors.
The digitalization of all sectors of the economy and the Based on the original relevant research results, combined with the It is highly recommended that other techniques may be used to improve the
introduction of digital technologies into all spheres of life offercurrent status of college students’ English autonomous learning and system. This would upgrade the developed system's current features,
unrivalled opportunities for economic development and, as a the results of questionnaires, the paper uses constructivism as the especially on video conferences, as it found out that the institution must
result, improvement in the quality of life. theoretical basis to improve college students’ sense of identity in have a suitable server for video conferences upon utilization. Thus,
autonomous English learning, enhance their subject consciousness, improvement or integration of available video conferencing platforms is
To increase DC of university professors, it is necessary to optimize learning strategies, change the role of teachers, strengthen recommended.
Evaluation of Findings transform approaches to the organization of the educational students’ self-management and monitoring, create a good autonomous
process in such a way that the educator has the opportunity to learning atmosphere, and cultivate the ability of college students to University may use the system for other academic activities such as
develop those skills that are, on the one hand, relevant for their learn English independently. classes, video conferences, and a different process that uses any of the
professional development and, on the other hand, demanded by communication tools. The University may formulate a policy on the usage
students. Quoting the authors, "Due to the limited conditions, there are many of the system and how it is being used to any unit of the school.
deficiencies in this paper. We hope to continue to explore and improve
the relevant contents in the future research."