Online learning as a concept and keyword has consistently been focus of education research for over two decades. In this paper, we present results from systematic literature review the definitions online because learning, though often defined, range meanings attached to it. Authors scholars use term mean very distinct, if not contradictory concepts. We conducted last 30 years (1988 2018) investigate number content learning. collected 46 37 resources analysis on these sets definitions....

India's contact with the West has resulted in distinctive vocabulary of Indian English. This easy to use dictionary contains many European words that have been Indianized, several which no longer exist British is an essential handbook for all speakers wishing improve their

Abstract Promoting self-determination has become an important aspect of the educational programs students with disabilities. There is now a sufficient literature base to support some syntheses that enable researchers judge their progress in this area date and provide direction for future research practice. For study, we conducted review studies measured or examined global self-determination.

This paper explores the impact of game-based learning (GBL) on student engagement and academic achievement, focusing unique, under-explored aspects its application. Through a multidimensional lens, study examines how GBL enhances cognitive functions, emotional regulation, social collaboration among students. It delves into neuroscience gaming, illustrating game mechanics stimulate brain development retention. Additionally, investigates role narrative structures in fostering engagement, as...

Little is known about the role of World Health Organization (WHO) in communicating with public on social media during a global health emergency. More specifically, there no study relationship between agendas WHO and Twitter users COVID-19 pandemic.

This research highlights the status of information technology (IT) skills and competencies being taught at LIS schools in United States. Results list specific IT topics that library are teaching ones missing from curriculum. Based on a literature review these then juxtaposed with expectations employers as well graduates programs. was conducted multiple steps, starting extensive review, secondary data collection regarding courses top schools’ websites, identifying creating an competency list,...

Background Although past research has focused on COVID-19–related frames in the news media, such may not accurately capture and represent perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, public attention to COVID-19 as reflected through social media is scarce. Objective This study identified about pandemic discourse Twitter, which voices opinions. also investigated amount those Twitter. Methods We collected 22 trending hashtags related United States 694,582 tweets written...

Purpose In order to provide a general context for library implementations of open source software (OSS), the purpose this paper is discuss existing presence OSS in libraries, functionality and variety products, need further study into application technologies libraries. Design/methodology/approach The based on literature review. Findings This endeavors broad overview deepening relationship between libraries OSS. Libraries are seeking alternatives proprietary applications which may require...

In this paper we present results of an NSF funded project on exploring and understanding cyber learning that happens in online open source software (OSS) communities for technical support. We look across multiple OSS support (Firefox, Java, Koha) to understand the behavior newcomers these communities, role community response plays their continued participation newcomer best practices. found are not a homogenous group majority them display "model" behavior. also out is critical newcomers. our...

We explore online technical support of open source software by a study postings to discussion boards. Our results indicate that there are several types detail required the help-givers be able diagnose and remediate help-seekers' difficulties. As result help interactions may iterate somewhat inefficiently. These findings compared with studies telephone lines for commercial software, library reference interviews. By considering certain rather problematic we can identify ways improve process.

A study was conducted across multiple open source software online technical help communities. This paper presents the types of discussions that occur, questions asked and type responses are given. The implications for socio-technical design considered, exploring how requests can be used to improve future help-giving, documentation interface functionality redesign.

Interest in migrating to open source integrated library systems is continually growing libraries. Along with the interest, lack of empirical research and evidence compare process migration brings a lot anxiety interested librarians. In this research, twenty librarians who have worked libraries that migrated ILS or are were interviewed. The interviews focused on their experiences lessons learned migration. results from used create guidelines/best practices for each stage adoption ILS. These...

Purpose – This paper compares the technical support-related experiences with expectations of librarians using open source Integrated Library Systems (ILS). Design/methodology/approach A combination surveys and triangulating interviews was conducted to obtain results presented. Findings The this study indicate that there are many channels support available who use ILS. Also, these perform at acceptable levels according software. Research limitations/implications presented in self-reported not...

Gender diversity in open source is an area of concern due to underrepresentation and unfair treatment women. This paper presents results from research into the experiences women who participate software (OSS), their advice newcomer role that online communities can play creating a welcoming collaborative environment for The survey (58 women) follow up interviews (11) where we asked about recommendations OSS are presented this paper.

Community engagement in rural libraries receives little focus and is an overlooked area of research. In this article, we report exemplars agriculture-based community Southern Central Appalachian region the United States. An online survey library professionals demonstrates positive impact activities on overall community-engagement initiatives region. This article synthesizes eight distinct with many subprojects, lists inventory stakeholders involved initiatives, highlights challenges faced by...

ABSTRACT Information Sciences is deeply invested in improving the future of AI globally. science researchers provide a critical voice growth by bringing perspectives related to Ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and education for all. seeping into everyday life often source concern people whose lives are impacted. The concerns losing employment, inequitable access, biases create fear among people. Library information educators have rich history working with local communities representing...

Help-giving interactions in open source technical support often involve more people than the conventional help-giver help-seeker pair. Contributions include lightweight but useful me-too contributions from fellow help-seekers. Problems with reuse of help documentation may be resolved by contextualized discussions, and those discussions themselves are found to substantially reused.

In this workshop paper, we present the preliminary results of an investigation into women-only spaces in Open Source Software (OSS) communities. We examined 355 OSS project websites, out which only sixteen had women-centered spaces. further investigated these websites and analyzed content for identity, focus, activities longevity online The indicate that less than five percent communities have Most welcome other minorities, including trans ethnic or racial minorities. These exist to provide...

To better understand how libraries experience the process of migrating to open source software integrated library systems (OSS ILSs), nine librarians from multiple types and sizes were interviewed. All these are in United States had participated surveys interviews about with research team past years at time interview different stages migration systems, contemplating completed migration. The answered questions their on topics such as process, technical support, adaptation lessons advice...

Learning at elementary classes is a crucial time as it lays foundation for future learning. Yet, the universal achievement still far reached goal. Although many variables have been identified that hinders low among learners this stage. In an attempt to explore how learning styles and cognitive affect nature of relationship these with learners. The data from research indicates there link between style which also determines results indicate having field dependents independents (cognitive...