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View article: Deep-learning for automated markerless tracking of infants general movements
Deep-learning for automated markerless tracking of infants general movements Open
The presence of abnormal infant General Movements (GMs) is a strong predictor of progressive neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy (CP). Automation of the assessment will overcome scalability barriers that limit its delive…
View article: Unaffected Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Carrier Parent Demonstrates Allele-Specific mRNA Stabilization of Wild-Type TP53 Compared to Affected Offspring
Unaffected Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Carrier Parent Demonstrates Allele-Specific mRNA Stabilization of Wild-Type TP53 Compared to Affected Offspring Open
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) is an autosomal dominant disorder where an oncogenic TP53 germline mutation is inherited by offspring of a carrier parent. p53 is a key tumor suppressor regulating cell cycle arrest in response to DNA damage. Une…
View article: Emergency Remote Education: Experience from Sri Lanka during Covid-19
Emergency Remote Education: Experience from Sri Lanka during Covid-19 Open
This study explores the Emergency Remote Education (ERE) experience in Sri Lanka using mixed method research to understand how ERE was offered in Sri Lanka and what this homeschooling experience was like for both parents and teachers. An o…
View article: A MOOC Taxonomy Based on Classification Schemes of MOOCs
A MOOC Taxonomy Based on Classification Schemes of MOOCs Open
In recent years there has been a significant growth in the number of online courses known as MOOCs available via online providers such as edX and Coursera. The result has been a marked reduction in the clarity around the different course o…
View article: P-3 Developing skills to plan for the future
P-3 Developing skills to plan for the future Open
Background Research suggests that Advance Care Planning (ACP) improves quality of life and leads to better outcomes for both patients and their families. However, evidence suggests that these sensitive conversations often do not occur (Cot…
View article: A Comparison of Social Learning Systems: Crochet Alongs and Moocs
A Comparison of Social Learning Systems: Crochet Alongs and Moocs Open
Essentially social learning is a system where the learning occurs with and from others. Internet-based technologies have provided environments within which social learning can take place among very large groups covering various topics, ran…
View article: Open Badges: A Systematic Review of Peer-Reviewed Published Literature (2011-2015)
Open Badges: A Systematic Review of Peer-Reviewed Published Literature (2011-2015) Open
Open badges are a digital representation of skills or accomplishments recorded in a visual symbol that is embedded with verifiable data and evidence. They are created following a defined open standard, so that they can be shared online. Op…
View article: Extending Higher Educational Opportunities Through E-Learning: A Case Study From Sri Lanka
Extending Higher Educational Opportunities Through E-Learning: A Case Study From Sri Lanka Open
The Knowledge Economy favours high skilled and adaptable workers, typically those with a degree. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have the potential to extend educational opportunities through e-Learning. In Sri Lanka effo…
View article: Developing Government Policies For Distance Education: Lessons Learnt From Two Sri Lankan Case Studies
Developing Government Policies For Distance Education: Lessons Learnt From Two Sri Lankan Case Studies Open
Education, especially higher education, is considered vital for maintaining national and individual competitiveness in the global knowledge economy. Following the introduction of its "Free Education Policy" as early as 1947, Sri Lanka is n…
View article: Massive Open Online Courses and Economic Sustainability
Massive Open Online Courses and Economic Sustainability Open
Millions of users around the world have registered on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by hundreds of universities (and other organizations) worldwide. Creating and offering these courses costs thousands of pounds. However, at p…
View article: Elderly Learners and Massive Open Online Courses: A Review
Elderly Learners and Massive Open Online Courses: A Review Open
This review presents evidence to suggest that elderly learners are already participating in MOOCs. Despite this, there has been very little research into their engagement with MOOCs. Similarly, there has been little research into exploitin…