A Bookstore for Bailey: A Novel Approach to Teaching a Small‐Business Management Course

This article presents the development of an online, student‐centered, introductory small‐business management course that uses an educational business novel, hypertext graphic‐design features, an interactive workbook, and a student‐authored final chapter. Student learning was assessed through the use of a pre‐ and posttest survey. Student reflection was incorporated to make students consider the impact of learning. Results showed that student learning and understanding increased in two separate courses.     

混合式课程教学设计质量与倾向的研究——以全国30门获奖混合式课程为例

文章通过混合方法对2019年“全国混合式教学设计创新大赛”30门获奖课程的教学设计进行分析,以阐明我国高校在混合式教学设计上的最新进展、主要问题以及所反映出的教师教学观和设计思维。研究发现,在对标FD-QM在线/混合式课程质量标准上,案例课程的活动和测评设计比较薄弱,具体表现在教师多倾向于增加互动和测试的数量与类型,但对制定教与学活动规则和评价标准则关注不足,反映出教师对混合式教学中如何认识自身角色、实践“教学存在”存在偏差。从根本上说,这是“学生中心”和“教师中心”两种不同教学观相互冲突却又纠葛的关系在教学设计中的集中体现,它提示我们在教学范式转型背景下,探讨教与学关系、师生权力、学习责任等根本性问题变得愈发重要。     

An Experiential Approach to Benchmarking Curriculum

Continuous curriculum improvement derives from a variety of perspectives, opportunities, and approaches. In this brief, we describe a process that facilitated student participation in curriculum development. We took our Supply Chain Management students to a regional conference affiliated with APICS and had them assess their knowledge readiness compared to professional standards. We used these data to identify our curriculum's strengths and weaknesses and to encourage faculty collaboration to adjust it accordingly. Our approach can be generalized to any academic discipline.     

The Impacts of System and Human Factors on Online Learning Systems Use and Learner Satisfaction

Success in an online learning environment is tied to both human and system factors. This study illuminates the unique contributions of human factors (comfort with online learning, self‐management of learning, and perceived Web self‐efficacy) to online learning system success, which is measured in terms of usage and satisfaction. The research model was tested employing SEM on a sample of 674 college students enrolled in at least one online course. The factors of comfort with online learning and perceived Web self‐efficacy were significant predictors of satisfaction. Comfort with online learning was significant in predicting usage. The impact of demographic variables was examined.     

基于交际能力的大学英语创新实践——以影视英语为例

影视文学作品为学生提供生动真实的语境和具时效性的地道表达方式,影视视听说教学能更有效地达到传统的听说教材无法实现的教学目的。本文介绍了广东外语外贸大学影视英语教学团队在进行大学英语校本特色课程影视英语教学改革与创新过程中,在教学内容,教学模式、方法和手段,师资培养,特色教材开发及教学研究和改革方面所取得的系列实践性成果,总结了该课程教学改革中的创新之处,为与国内高校影视英语课程的建设和发展搭建了交流的平台。     

Socioeconomic Status– and Gender‐Based Differences in Students’ Perceptions of E‐Learning Systems

Many universities are pursuing increases in on‐line course offerings as a means of offsetting the rising costs of providing high‐quality educational opportunities and of better serving their student populations. However, enrollments in online courses are not always sufficient to cover their costs. One possible way of improving enrollments is through marketing campaigns targeted to specific demographic groups. In this study, we take a first look into how students’ perceptions of e‐learning systems, prior to their enrollment in an online course, vary across socioeconomic status and gender. Findings suggest that prior to taking an online course, working‐class students perceive e‐learning systems more positively than their middle‐class peers but that little difference exists between genders. Armed with this knowledge, universities may improve online course enrollments by marketing online courses specifically to working‐class students or through campaigns aimed at improving middle‐class students’ perceptions of e‐learning systems.     

农业资源遥感课程混合式教学模式的探索研究

资源遥感课程是农业资源与环境专业的必修课程,遥感技术已经广泛地应用到社会生产的各个领域。文章针对资源遥感传统授课方式存在的问题,采用混合式教学模式对该课程的讲授方式进行了探索,重点从混合式教学的课程准备、授课内容设计和问题反馈三个方面进行了分析和实施,将课前自主学习(预习)、课程配套资源学习、课堂面授学习和课后总结提升4个环节运用到教学中,使得学生从原来的被动式学习变为主动参与者,以期为同类研究者开展混合式教学实践提供参考。     

Examining the Impact of Pedagogy on Student Application of Learning: Acquiring,Sharing, and Using Knowledge for Organizational Decision Making

In this pilot research we examine the impact of two leadership development training programs on the ability of students to acquire knowledge, share knowledge, and apply knowledge for organizational decision making. One program emphasized concepts and case‐based application based on a technical learning paradigm. The other program used a game‐based computer simulation, Virtual Leader, grounded in an experiential or situated learning paradigm. After training, students from both programs engaged in a complex in‐basket exercise to examine the quality of their leadership and managerial abilities. In this exercise, participants from each training intervention worked with their trained cohort to accomplish a day of managerial work. Participants were observed and their individual and collective actions and decisions on behalf of the organization were evaluated. Using qualitative research we compared the organizational decisions associated with each group to determine which pedagogical technique resulted in the most effective application of student learning. While technical learning pedagogy was associated with greater information acquisition, the game‐based computer simulation (an experiential, social‐interaction oriented pedagogy) was associated with better decision quality and more shared cognition. Evidence suggests that students taught with the game‐based computer simulation collectively demonstrated a greater ability to apply what they learned.     

Using the Blended Learning Approach in a Quantitative Literacy Course

The efforts to improve the quantitative reasoning (quantitative literacy) skills of college students in the United States have been gaining momentum in recent years. At the same time, the blended learning approach to course delivery has gained in popularity, promising better learning with flexible modalities and pace. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study that compares student learning outcomes and student attitudes over several semesters of blended versus traditional delivery in the upper-division quantitative literacy course at Point Loma Nazarene University.     

“云班课”混合式学习模式建构研究——以英语语言学为例

混合式学习综合利用线上和线下两种学习模式,让学生经历与传统教学截然不同的学习体验。该文在建构主义理论的指导下,构建了“云班课”混合式学习模式,并将该模式运用于英语语言学课程教学。结果表明,混合式学习相较于传统教学模式学习成效更高;学习经验值与期末考核成绩具有显著的高度正相关关系。由于学习经验值源于学习活动的参与,为了改善混合式学习成效,该文提出教师应围绕教学资源、学习活动、学习监控、形成性评价等方面改善教学策略;学生应在学习行为、学习方式、学习动机、学习反思等方面改善学习策略。     

Blended Learning与英语听力自主学习的实证研究

基于对Blended Learning内涵的阐述,对混合式学习划分为:教学计划的制定与自主学习;有效的进行听力策略训练;任务设置与自主学习;教学模式的设计与自主学习;合理监控与自主学习,并结合具体的案例展示混合式教学的效果.     

Structuring the Classroom for Performance: Cooperative Learning with Instructor‐Assigned Teams*

The main concern is a longstanding one in classroom instruction—the determinants of effective team performance. The paper explicitly examines the effect of teacher‐controlled factors on the use and functioning of student teams. From a sample of 500 undergraduate students, data are obtained on aptitude, diversity, instability, motivation, personality style, size, and performance. The regression results suggest that team motivation and instability, which are both partly controlled by the instructor, are particularly important in determining a team's performance. An implication is that instructor decisions about team make‐up and incentives can have a significant impact on student achievement.     

网络课程开发工作流管理系统的设计与开发

创新网络课程开发的管理模式,提高网络课程开发的工作效率,越来越受到国内远程教育界的关注。开发支持网络课程开发业务的管理信息系统已成迫切需求,基于工作流技术构建相应的系统是解决此类问题的最佳途径。东北财经大学网络教育学院和北京师范大学知识工程研究中心合作,通过系统环境、组织结构和职责调查、业务流程及业务流程数据分析,对国内网络教育学院网络课程开发过程进行调研,形成网络课程开发的业务流程并进行工作流建模,然后基于JBPM工作流引擎,开发了支持项目管理、模式管理且可以配置流程的网络课程开发工作流管理系统。     

创造性教学与创新性学习

分析创造性教学与创新性学习的方法、特征、过程及相互关系，指出创造性教学与创新性学习相互结合是培养复合型、高素质人才的有效途径。     

大学计算机基础课程的教学思路与方法研究

针对大学计算机基础课程的特点以及教学中所存在的问题,就如何达到更好的教学效果、如何培养学生的应用开发能力,对大学计算机基础课程的教学和考核方式改革提出了一些切实可行的探索方法。采用课堂教学与上机相结合,以学生自学为主的新的教学模式,并引入网络教学,力争提高大学计算机基础课程的教学质量。     

应用型本科《管理学》课程实践教学方案创新设计

管理学是一门实践性和应用性很强的学科,这种实践性和应用性决定了实践教学在整个管理学教学中的重要性。针对应用型本科管理学教学,文章提出了管理学实践教学的四层目标和指导思想,构建了由三大模块八个实践教学单元组成的实践教学体系,并对于之相配合的实践教学方法和内容进行了设计。     

Blackboard教学平台在英语教学中的使用效果调查

不少研究者对网络在英语教学中的使用进行了探讨,但是却很少有研究关注学习者在网络环境下的表现。本研究基于学习者的表现情况,对英语教学中Blackboard教学平台的使用情况及其效果进行了调查。结果显示这个虚拟的教学平台为师生之间的沟通及教学材料的交流提供了便利,但在我们的学生群体中该平台所提供具有真正交流意义的讨论版的功能却未能得到较好的利用。本文认为在学生交流意识较强的情况下,网络交流在英语教学中较真实的面对面交流要稍为逊色。另外本文还对学生具体表现的原因作了探讨和分析,旨在为更好地利用该教学平台提供一些建议。     

Methods of Instruction and Learning Outcomes: A Theoretical Analysis of Two Approaches in an Introductory Information Technology Course*

In introductory information technology (IT) courses, communicating technical concepts so that they can be comprehended by all students, technical and nontechnical, has been a concern. Another challenge in such courses is to teach the real‐world applicability of technical concepts. In this conceptual article, we focus on a relatively unexplored issue in IT education—which instructional method is more effective in improving the learning outcomes of all students taking introductory IT courses. In doing so, we consider two instructional methods, lecture and multimedia case studies, and argue that either of these instructional methods, adopted singly, will be perceived by students as less effective in accomplishing learning outcomes than adopting a combination of the two instructional methods. Our arguments both augment existing knowledge about the differential influence of lecture and multimedia case studies on students’ learning outcomes and questions the wisdom of adopting either of these methods singly in introductory IT courses. We derive insights from the literature and anecdotal evidence, presented as four propositions, which illustrate the relationship between the two instructional methods and the specific learning outcomes students perceive they affect.     

Integrating Geographic Information Systems in Business School Curriculum: An Initial Example

Geographic information systems have experienced rapid growth and user adoption over the last four decades, due to an increasing value to the business community. However, business schools are not teaching geospatial concepts and the related location intelligence to their students. This curriculum decision seems completely at odds with business’ day‐to‐day dependence on a wide array of geographic information system applications. Business schools typically teach relational and object‐oriented database courses, quantitative methods, decision supports systems, and Visual Basic for Applications, which are all directly related to the basic concepts of geographic information systems. In addition, these concepts are all part of location intelligence, a more business intuitive term than geospatial analysis. Spatial data modeling is discussed and compared to standard data modeling frameworks such as ANSI/SPARC. Geographic standards are introduced, along with an overview of the OpenGIS Simple Features Specification for SQL. A discussion of how to utilize MySQL open source database software for spatial queries is included, along with a comparison to PostgreSQL/PostGIS. Through the use of these software programs and the techniques introduced in this article, it is possible to integrate the concepts of location intelligence into business curriculum without requiring students to learn new GIS‐specific programs. Enhancing student knowledge of this subject area through existing skill sets provides for smoother integration of this material into existing curriculum, as these topics could be added into established courses and would not require new courses to be developed.     

混合式学习环境下学生网上讨论的成效及影响因素研究

混合式学习能够整合课堂面授学习方式与在线学习方式的优势,被认为是高等教育机构应对未来挑战和实现教育创新的有效而风险较低的策略。以北京大学一门通选课作为研究案例,针对混合式教学环境下学生网上讨论的成效及影响因素进行的实证研究发现：混合式教学中的网上讨论确实可以为教学提供帮助,总体来看,学生在＂知识＂和＂理解＂这两个低阶思维能力方面获得了较大的提高,而在＂分析＂、＂综合＂、＂评价＂等高阶思维能力方面并没有得到普遍的提高;＂讨论话题设置＂和＂个体对网上讨论的态度＂是影响网上讨论成效的最显著因素,＂对讨论的激励机制＂对网上讨论成效也有较大影响。