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An Assessment of Computer and ICT Skills at Botswana Open University: Implications of ICT in Business Subjects
Author: Hamaluba, Tommie
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Technological Literacy,Business Administration Education,Open Universities,Student Attitudes,Navigation (Information Systems),Computer Software,Computer Literacy,Computer Peripherals,Internet,Access to Education,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Secondary Education,Technology Integration,Student Characteristics

This paper presents a study that focused on assessing computer and ICT skills of business subjects' learners at Botswana Open University (BOU). The study explored the levels of computer skills; existence of ICT skills and perception of business subject learners on the adoption and use of ICT skills for teaching and learning. A sample size of 223 participants from BOU's five regions was studied and data was collected quantitatively using survey questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The results showed that most of the respondents had average ability to navigate on the e-learning school platforms (E-library, portals, websites, etc.) and average awareness of the business learning software and applications; they were familiar with most MS package elements, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. They were familiar with the use of emails, social sites and blogs as well as internet searching and browsing. Results also showed that the respondents understood the basic functions of computer hardware. The study also revealed that respondents needed improvement in the use of ICT tools for learning their business subjects, and that the improvement of the use of ICT tools would enhance their understanding of the subject matter. Respondents cited poor internet connectivity and unreliable power supply, as well as slow internet connectivity, as some of the reasons for their poor ICT skills in teaching and learning ICTs.
Comparative Advantages of Offline Digital Technology for Remote Indigenous Classrooms in Guatemala (2019-2020)
Author: Wiebe, Adrienne
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Indigenous Populations,Program Effectiveness,Rural Areas,Intervention,Elementary Schools,Junior High Schools,Handheld Devices,Open Educational Resources,Telecommunications,Grade 6,Grade 7,Individualized Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Educational Opportunities,Learner Engagement,Teacher Competencies,Technological Literacy,Family School Relationship,School Community Relationship,Cultural Influences,Language Usage

Technology has been viewed as a means to improve the quality of education for children globally, particularly in remote and marginal communities. This study examines the comparative advantages of the use of appropriate technology (off-line servers with digital libraries connected to a classroom set of laptops) in ten intervention schools in Indigenous communities in Guatemala for one school year. The study was too short (due to pandemic restrictions) to demonstrate statistically significant differences for learning outcomes. However, using an instructional core model as a framework, qualitative findings supported four previously identified comparative advantages, and identified four additional ones relevant to remote Indigenous communities. The intervention validated the ability of technology to improve standardised instruction, differentiated instruction, opportunities for practice, and learner engagement. Newly identified advantages are: access to high-quality educational resources (substitution for print materials), teacher capacity-building, student technical skills and digital literacy, and sharing cultural knowledge.
Comparison of Motivation Levels of Outdoor and Indoor Athletes Studying Physical Education and Sports Training
Author: Ceylan, Levent
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Athletics,Student Motivation,Athletes,Team Sports,Foreign Countries,Muscular Strength,Success,Failure,Student Characteristics,Recreational Activities,College Students

Purpose: The fact that the sports branch that the athletes are interested in is included in the group of indoor and outdoor sports or team and individual sports can create differences in the motivation levels of the athletes. In this study, it was aimed to compare the motivation levels of team and individual athletes who do sports in Indoor and Outdoor. Method: The Sports-Specific Achievement Motivation Scale (SSAMS) developed by Willis (1982) was used to determine the motivation levels of the athletes in the study. The study consists of athletes who take part in Archery, Athletics, Judo, Tennis, Muaythai, Shooting (Weapon), Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Handball and Field hockey teams in Turkey. A total of 259 athletes, 170 men and 89 women, in these teams were included in the study. Findings: When we compared the motivation levels of individual and team athletes, a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of &quot;motivation to show strength&quot;, &quot;motivation to approach success&quot; and &quot;avoiding failure&quot; (p &lt; 0.05). While a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of &quot;motivation to show strength&quot; and &quot;motivation to approach success&quot; was in favor of team athletes, &quot;motivation to avoid failure&quot; was found in favor of individual athletes (p &lt; 0.05). Motivation levels of indoor and outdoor athletes. A significant difference was found in the motivation sub-dimensions of &quot;motivation of strength&quot; and &quot;motivation of avoiding failure&quot; of indoor and outdoor athletes (p &lt; 0.05). It is seen that the significant difference is in favor of indoor athletes. Result: As a result; It has been determined that the sports branch differences that the athletes are interested in, the aims of their orientation to sports, the level of communication between the athletes studying physical education and sports training and the people who are in direct and constant communication, and the spatial differences in which the interested sports branch is performed can play an active role in the motivation levels of the athletes. The scarcity of studies on athletes in different branches doing sports in indoor and outdoor areas in the literature has shown that more studies are needed in this area.
Determination of the Nutritional Habits of the Primary Teacher Candidates for the Game and Physical Activities Teaching Course
Author: Çeviker, Arzu Pekgöz
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Nutrition,Eating Habits,Physical Activities,Physical Education,Play,Nutrition Instruction,Health Behavior,Exercise,Athletics,Knowledge Level,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Chronic Illness,Drug Therapy,Drinking,Smoking,Food

Today, countries implement policies and programs for childhood obesity. However, the effect of classroom teachers in preventing obesity is in a position to be a role model for students. Therefore, the awareness of the pre-service classroom teachers about nutrition and their nutritional behaviors have an important place on the students. On the other hand, a regular and correct nutrition behavior that the teacher candidates who are trained in the primary school teaching program will receive can gain this behavior to the students they will teach. In addition, there is a balanced and regular eating habit in the physical activity and nutrition section of the Physical Education and Play Lesson Curriculum in primary schools. In this study, it was aimed to examine the dietary habits of primary school teacher candidates. For this purpose, the questionnaire revealing the eating habits was applied to the primary school teacher candidates. In the analysis of the data, percentage and frequency tests were performed with the SPSS program. In the research results; it was discovered that most of the primary school teacher candidates did not receive nutrition education, did not have alcohol and smoking habits, and did not engage in any sports activities. It has been stated that almost all of the primary school teacher candidates have the habit of breakfast, but they skip meals, and the most skipped meal is lunch. They stated that the reason for skipping meals was that they did not have the opportunity. It was seen that the majority of the participants consume less than two liters of water per day and less than five cups of tea/coffee per day. As a result of the study, it was determined that the primary school teacher candidates' nutritional habits and knowledge levels were deficient.
ODL Embedded with Innovative Communication and Digital Media to Empower All Levels of Farm Sectors to Be Smart Farmers
Author: Intaratat, Kamolrat
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Agricultural Occupations,Distance Education,Online Courses,Agricultural Education,Computer Mediated Communication,Access to Education,Lifelong Learning,Rural Areas,Technology Integration,Information Technology,Access to Computers

This research shows how innovative communication and digital media could help empower any level of farm sector in Thailand and be embedded into ODL to serve their most effective demands. Qualitative research was used via case-based studies among eight key farm leaders from four success farms with data mapping and an interview form. Content analysis was also used. Tangible results of how ODL embedded with innovative communication and digital media can empower all levels of farm sectors under &quot;SDGs&quot; is described. The main findings are &quot;ODL embedded with Innovative communication and digital media must be: 1) undertaken for the right reasons; 2) sensitive to real demands and problems; 3) fit with the existing context such as existing infrastructure, i.e., farms and ICT; 4) best engaged among all stakeholders with all kinds of participatory processes; and 5) an appropriate design to fit with all farmers' contexts, i.e., friendly relationships, pedagogical, administrative, and all kinds of participatory channels and opportunities.
Developing Inquiry Learning Characteristics of Grade 7 Students Using Integrated 5E&apos;s of Inquiry-Based Learning and Game-Based Learning
Author: Thangjai, Natnaree
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inquiry,Active Learning,Grade 7,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Game Based Learning,Science Education,Instructional Effectiveness

Inquiring learning characteristics are desirable learning behaviors that could lead to achievement in science education. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of integrated 5E's of inquiring-based learning and game-based learning management on grade 7 students inquiring learning characteristics. The study was conducted in an action research approach consisting of two learning circles of planning, acting, evaluating, and reflecting. The participants were 8 7-grade students in Anukulnaree School, Thailand using the purposive sampling method. The participants were selected considering their lack of inquiry learning characteristics in class. The instruments were 1) integrated 5E's of inquiry-based learning and game-based learning management, 2) An inquiring characteristic observation form, 3) an interview form for inquiring characteristics. The data were analyzed by mean score, standard deviation, and effectiveness index with the criterion of 70. The result of the study indicated that at the end of learning circle 2, the effectiveness of integrated 5E's of inquiring-based learning and game-based learning management on grade 7 students inquiring learning characteristics was at 75/76.36 reaching the criterion set in the study. It could be interpreted that the integration 5E's of inquiry-based learning and game-based learning as a principle in designing learning management is beneficial in establishing inquiring characteristics in grade 7 students in learning science.
Development of the Educational Game Scale
Author: Gungor, Tuba Aydin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Likert Scales,Educational Games,Game Based Learning,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Students,Factor Analysis,Factor Structure,Construct Validity,Test Reliability,Foreign Countries

In recent years, the importance of educational games for students is increasing. Therefore, the points of view of students about educational games are among the issues that gain importance. In this study, a scale was developed that determines students' perceptions of educational games. For this purpose, after a literature review, a 33-item question pool was created by a field specialist. The draft scale was prepared and applied to 445 students studying at secondary school, and after that exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was applied to the obtained data. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, 10 items collected under 2 factors explained 55.71% of the total variance. These factors were grouped as 'mental adaptation' and 'physical adaptation'. The Cronbach-Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale, which was finalized by factor analysis, was found to be [alpha] = 0.90. These results show that the scale is valid and reliable. Analysis results show that the developed scale can be used to determine students' perceptions about educational games.
The Environmental Public Mind Behavior of Undergraduate Students
Author: Sookngam, Kannika
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Conservation (Environment),Environmental Education,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Social Responsibility,Prosocial Behavior

This research aimed to study the environmental public mind behavior of undergraduate students and compare the environmental public mind behavior of undergraduate students of different gender and year level. The sample used in the research were 230 students of 1-4 years in the Environmental Education program, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, being selected by voluntarily sampling. The research tools were questionnaires on environmental public mind behavior. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing using correlation and One-Way ANOVA. The result was found that; environmental public mind behavior was to: environmental public mind model ([x-bar] = 3.93), cultivating environmental responsibility ([x-bar] = 3.83), environmental conservation ([x-bar] = 3.81), environmental sacrifice ([x-bar] = 3.80), environmental sustainable development ([x-bar] = 3.74) and environmental participation respectively ([x-bar] = 3.65). The relationship level of environmental public mind behavior of students in all 6 aspects was positively correlated statistically significant at the 0.05 level. There was no difference in environmental public mind behavior of students of different gender and year level.
Thai High Achieving Lecturers and Their Language Learning Strategies and Motivation: A Case Study of Kalasin University
Author: Tongsukkaeng, Wilawan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Tests,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Learning Strategies,College Faculty,Language of Instruction,Teacher Motivation,Scores,Metacognition,Cognitive Processes,Teacher Attitudes,Language Proficiency,Teacher Characteristics,Foreign Countries

The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate the language learning strategies used for improving English language skill of the high achieving non-English major lecturers at Kalasin University and (2) investigate the motivation used for improving their English language skills. The sample comprised eight non-English major lecturers. They were purposively selected according to their high TOEIC test scores. Semi structured interview was used as a research tool. The interview was on using the language learning strategies and motivation to develop the English-speaking ability as the main instrument. The modified interview adapted from the Semi-Structured Interview Guide of Paredes (2010). The qualitative data were analyzed through using axial coding technique. The majors finding were as follows: (1) metacognitive, social and cognitive strategies were frequently used respectively by the sample, while compensation and memory strategies were least used equally and (2) the most motivations employed were attitude and competence motivation, the motivations moderately used were achievement, affiliation, and fear motivation equally, and the least motivation used were power and incentive motivation respectively.
The Use of Integrated 5Es of Inquiring-Based Learning and Gamification to Improve Grade 8 Student Science Learning Achievement
Author: Bantaokul, Pannarai
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inquiry,Active Learning,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Game Based Learning,Science Achievement,Middle School Students,Grade 8,Student Attitudes,Scientific Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Achievement Tests,Attitude Measures,Learning Activities,Outcomes of Education

The purposes of the study were to investigate the effectiveness of integrated 5Es of inquiring-based learning and gamification on grade 8 science learning achievement and to study students' attitudes toward science learning with the integration of the two principles. The participants were 40 eighth-grade students from a Thai public school. They were chosen using a cluster sampling technique with their section as the primary criterion for selection. The instruments were learning management designed using the integration of the 5Es of inquiry-based learning and gamification, a learning achievement test, and an attitude survey questionnaire. Data analysis employed both descriptive statistics (e.g., percentage, mean score, standard deviation) and comparative statistics (e.g., paired-samples t-test, and effectiveness index with the determining criterion of 80/80). The study's findings show that combining the learning activities of the 5Es of inquiry-based learning with the elements of gamification resulted in the development of participants' science learning achievement. Additionally, it offered an engaging and motivating learning experience which led to positive attitudes toward science learning.
Self-Development of Teacher Students through Problem-Based Learning
Author: Polyiem, Titiworada
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Based Learning,Teacher Education Programs,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Independent Study,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Higher Education,Cognitive Ability,Moral Values,Ethics,Interpersonal Relationship,Technological Literacy,Student Responsibility,Undergraduate Students,Rating Scales,Student Evaluation,Outcomes of Education,Preservice Teachers

World of education is now changing and requires lifelong learning, self-development, and dealing with the sustainable development. The goal of this study is to look into the self-development of teacher students through problem-based learning. The participants were 78 Thai teacher students from a single university. For the study, data were examined using the mean, standard deviation, Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient, and content analysis. The outcomes of the study revealed that teacher students had a high level of self-development in learning skills in relation to the Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. Cognitive skills, morals and ethics, knowledge, interpersonal connections and responsibility, learning management, numerical analysis, and communication and information technology abilities were the students' top six skills.
Evaluation of Attitudes of Students Studying at State and Private Universities towards Distance Education
Author: Kaya, Kaan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Attitude Measures,Conventional Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Physical Education

With compulsory distance education in Turkey during the pandemic, the positive and negative effects of distance education have been investigated. In this study, the views of 256 students (162 males, 94 females) with a mean age of 21.5±3.457, studying in various departments in the primary field of sports sciences at state (n = 95) and foundation (n = 161) universities, on distance education and face-to-face education. It was taken with the Attitudes towards Distance Education Scale and compared statistically. In addition to frequency and distribution analysis, an Independent Sample T-Test was applied for statistical analysis, and the confidence interval was determined as 95% (p &lt; 0.05). As a result of the research, it was seen that the students found face-to-face education more effective. It was noted that students who found face-to-face teaching more effective than other students agreed with the view that distance education is not engaging with a significant difference (p &lt; 0.05). The same students also stated that they disagreed with the opinions that qualified results can be obtained from distance education applications. According to students ' opinions, this study provides educators with information about some of the missing points of distance education compared to face-to-face teaching. The minus points of distance education can be detailed with surveys to be made with more participants.
STREAM Education Curriculum for Primary Thai Language Teachers and School Implementation
Author: Prommaboon, Treekom
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Development,Language Teachers,Elementary School Curriculum,Elementary School Teachers,STEM Education,Integrated Learning Systems,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Reading Instruction,Art Education,Interdisciplinary Approach,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Attitudes,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Thai

This research employed mixed method for development curriculum for primary Thai language teachers according to STREAM education. The participants were 17 volunteering primary Thai language teachers for curriculum development and 110 primary students from 6 primary schools for curriculum implementation. The findings revealed that teachers were well-versed in the STREAM education curriculum, and that instructional management was at a high level. Thai teachers were capable of developing a STREAM-based integrated curriculum and learning management system. Students can improve their reading, writing, and analytical thinking skills as a result of the implementation. The result is fruitful for teachers and students in self-development, learning skill, and learning competency by employing integrated approach. Indeed, STREAM education should be more continuously improved and invite to school curriculum and instructional practices based on different contexts.