What is it about?
The shift to online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges teachers face in engaging students compared to traditional in-person classes. Recognizing the importance of the "Class Atmosphere," which includes non-verbal cues and overall engagement, we developed a cloud-based application to help teachers better understand and visualize student participation and comprehension in remote settings. This paper introduces the application, explains how it works, and discusses its potential benefits and future improvements.
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Why is it important?
his study introduces the innovative concept of "Class Atmosphere," which includes the non-verbal cues and overall engagement often missing in remote learning environments. Unlike traditional online teaching tools focusing primarily on verbal communication and attendance, this research has developed a cloud-based application that visualizes student participation and comprehension in real-time. This unique feature provides teachers with insights usually absent in remote classes. By offering a comprehensive view of student engagement, the application allows teachers to tailor their teaching strategies more effectively, leading to improved educational outcomes. It also encourages students to participate more actively in remote classes, knowing their engagement levels are being monitored and addressed. This holistic approach to analyzing engagement is not commonly found in educational technologies. The potential impact of this study is significant. It enhances teacher-student interaction by providing real-time feedback on student engagement, which can help teachers address issues promptly and adapt their methods accordingly. This, in turn, can lead to a more dynamic and responsive remote learning experience. Moreover, this study lays the groundwork for future advancements in remote education technology. Addressing online education's current shortcomings sets a precedent for how remote classes can be improved through innovative solutions. The insights and practical solutions offered by this study make it a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and technology developers looking to enhance remote education's effectiveness.
Perspectives
In my personal view, e-learning represents a forward-thinking approach to education, reflecting the evolving landscape of how we acquire knowledge in the digital age. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is the lack of social interaction, which is a crucial component of traditional classroom settings. This study is particularly important because it addresses this gap by introducing a way to visualize the "Class Atmosphere," capturing non-verbal cues and overall engagement that are often missing in remote classes. By doing so, it compensates for the lack of sociality in e-learning, creating a more holistic and interactive educational experience. I believe that such innovations are essential for the future of education, ensuring that e-learning is not just a substitute for traditional methods but an improvement upon them, fostering a richer and more connected learning environment.
Professor Hideyuki Kanematsu
National Institute of Technology, Suzuka College
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This page is a summary of: Proposal of a Cloud Application that can Visualize the Atmosphere of a Remote Class, Procedia Computer Science, January 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2023.10.056.
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