Some Experiences of Implementing the Concept of Flipped Classroom in the Field of Engineering
12.6.2018Authors Appiah-Osei Agyemang and Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen | The new curriculum for schools in Finland urges the teachers to use different applications of modern technology in teaching. The aim of this is not only to enhance students’ technical skills and provide them with skills needed in tomorrow’s working world but also to find teaching methods which […]
Transfer of tacit knowledge in organizations
23.5.2018Authors: Soile Hakkarainen, Outi Saramäki & Jenny Makkonen| In recent years, organizations worldwide have come to realise the value of tacit knowledge, the experience and knowhow of their employees. The methods for collecting and sharing this resource, however, are poorly known and implemented. This small survey in four different organizations in Finland reveals the lack […]
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 […]