Opportunities of e-learning in developing countries: Case Ghana
26.9.2017Authors Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah and Cephas Ofori| E-learning has over the years become a channel for a lot of educational institutions and organizations in developed economies to effectively disseminate information as well as teach and train individuals, groups and corporate entities with a wide range of subjects and its related opportunities. There is more to […]
Motivation of Online Learners
25.1.2017Authors Joseph Aduayi-Akue, Kodjovi Lotchi, Subia Parveen, Tanja Onatsu, Tuula Pehkonen-Elmi| This paper is based on the pedagogical project which focuses on the main factors that motivates or demotivates learners while they are studying online. Specifically, this paper focuses on technical and pedagogical aspects that are needed to make an online course attractive and motivating […]
Portfolio as a Tool for Teachers’ Reflective Thinking and Professional Identity Development
27.11.2016Authors: Dr. Eila Burns and Prof.Asoc. Dr. Kastriot Buza| The purpose of this presentation paper is to discuss whether teacher trainees’ portfolios demonstrated evidence of reflective thinking on the different aspects of teachers’ performance. An investigation onto teacher trainees’ portfolios was conducted in teacher education in Kosovo (University of Pristina, Faculty of Education) and in […]
Productization of know-how – Pedagogical Development Project of Lion’s Den Learning Circle
20.9.2016Authors Korhonen, Jenni; Owino, Rolex & Nemilentsev, Mikhail| Three students at JAMK Teacher Education College came together to combine their ideas & skills on pedagogy, business smarts, and knowledge of social sciences. Since the background on entrepreneurial affairs was strong in the three, the perspective was chosen to be on the entrepreneurs. The group being […]
Teacher education in supporting inclusive life-long learning in Finland
9.6.2016Paper presented at the International Conference on Inclusive Education for Diversity in Abu Dhabi March 2016 by Dr Eila Burns| My presentation focuses on discussing the role of teacher education in supporting inclusion and diversity in a life-long learning context i.e. post-compulsory education. At the beginning of the presentation, my aim is to put Finnish […]