ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Complete Understanding of Disorientation Problems in Web-Based Learning
Author: Shih, Yu-Cheng
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Web Based Instruction,Educational Technology,Orientation,Computer Uses in Education,Guidelines,Computer Literacy,Teaching Methods,Data Analysis,Foreign Countries,Interaction,Questionnaires,Pretests Posttests,Prior Learning,College Students,Student Attitudes

Disorientation problems influence student learning. To address this issue, this study uses an integrative approach to investigate the causes and consequences of disorientation problems so that a complete understanding can be obtained. Unlike previous empirical studies, which use statistical techniques, this study attempts to expose unexpected relationships with a data mining approach. The results indicate that the causes of disorientation problems are associated with learners' computer experience, the frequencies and time of using each navigation tool. On the other hand, the consequences of disorientation problems are concerned with learning effort and learning performance. Based on the findings, a framework is proposed to provide guidelines for the development of Web-based learning systems that are able to reduce learners' disorientation problems. (Contains 6 tables and 6 figures.)
A New Addiction for Teacher Candidates: Social Networks
Author: Cam, Emre
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Addictive Behavior,Social Networks,Gender Differences,Social Class,Age Differences,Web 2.0 Technologies,Network Analysis,College Students,Mass Media Effects,Mass Media Use,Internet,Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Predictor Variables,Behavioral Science Research

With the transition to being a knowledge-based society, the internet usage has become an irreplaceable part of life. As socials networks have come into our lives, the internet usage has taken a different dimension. People can affiliate to social networks in order to make friends, exchange information, find partners, and to play games. The process that starts with membership then turns into an addiction. The internet addiction is along with the addiction to social networks, which is one of the today's matters. The study used quantitative model. Facebook Addiction Scale was used to collect data and t-Test and ANOVA analyses were used to determine whether there is a difference between gender and classes according to the Facebook addiction. The findings of this study revealed that there is a significant difference between gender and classes according to the Facebook addiction. It was found that Facebook addiction levels of males were higher than those of females. Besides it was found that Facebook addiction levels of seniors were higher than those juniors, sophomores and freshmen. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.)
A Preliminary Evaluation of Short Blended Online Training Workshop for TPACK Development Using Technology Acceptance Model
Author: Alsofyani, Mohammed Modeef
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Learning,Feedback (Response),Online Courses,Educational Technology,Workshops,Program Evaluation,Technology Education,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Professional Development,College Faculty,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Program Effectiveness

The use of Short Blended Online Training (SBOT) for the development of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a promising approach to facilitate the use of e-learning by academics. Adult learners prefer the blend of pedagogies such as the presentation, demonstration, practice and feedback if they are structured and instructor-led with an efficient training length. In this paper, we suggest that SBOT has the potential to create a highly preferred environment for training if adult learning principles are considered. The study explores the evaluation of this mode of training by using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The results show a great acceptance for this mode of training. Moreover, in practice, dual training modes can be offered for TPACK development programs, which may consist of face-to-face training and SBOT. (Contains 4 tables.)
A Randomized Rounding Approach for Optimization of Test Sheet Composing and Exposure Rate Control in Computer-Assisted Testing
Author: Wang, Chu-Fu
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Simulation,Test Items,Student Evaluation,Test Construction,Computer Software,Programming,Computer Assisted Testing

Testing is an important stage of teaching as it can assist teachers in auditing students' learning results. A good test is able to accurately reflect the capability of a learner. Nowadays, Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT) is greatly improving traditional testing, since computers can automatically and quickly compose a proper test sheet to meet user requirements. For example, the users can specify the number of test items to be selected in the test sheet, the average difficulty with respect to the test sheet can be restricted within a lower bound and an upper bound, and the generated test sheet is able to cover each basic concept in the scope of the testing subject. In order to design an algorithm for test sheet composing in a CAT system to meet the above objectives, we model it as a 0-1 integer optimization problem and then transform it to a dominating set selection problem of graph theory. A Multi-stage Test Sheet Composing Algorithm (MTSCA) is proposed to give a near optimal solution to this optimization problem. Due to the fact that exposure rate control is also an important issue in test sheet composing, our proposed MTSCA adopts a randomized rounding technique to reduce the average item exposure rate. The simulation results show that the performance of the MTSCA can not only achieve high average discrimination in the generated test sheet, but the item exposure rate can be properly controlled as well. (Contains 18 figures.)
Applying Authentic Learning Strategies in a Multimedia and Web Learning Environment (MWLE): Malaysian Students' Perspective
Author: Neo, Mai
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Web 2.0 Technologies,Courseware,Learning Strategies,Problem Solving,Relevance (Education),Cooperative Learning,Group Activities,Business Administration Education,Student Projects,Blended Learning,Instructional Design,Web Based Instruction,Computer Science Education,Outcomes of Education,College Students,College Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Data Analysis,Pretests Posttests

The advancements of ICT have impacted significantly on educators to utilise the technologies in their classrooms (Sivapalan &amp; Wan Fatimah, 2010). There is also a significant move to make curriculum and content more authentic and relevant for student learning (Apple, 2008) and to allow students to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. However, there is more to utilizing information technology than merely uploading teaching materials online (Palloff &amp; Pratt, 2001), and educators still lack the confidence in designing proper learning environments that engage and educate (Chung 2008). This paper presents a study conducted that incorporated Herrington and Kervin's (2007) authentic learning strategies into a multimedia learning environment (MWLE) and reports on its impact on student learning. Results showed that students reported positively towards learning in this environment and to the authentic activities in the modules, which allowed them to do well in their project. These results strongly support authentic learning strategies as a means to innovate and engage students in technology-backed 21st century classrooms. (Contains 4 tables and 4 figures.)
Assessing the Usability of University Websites: An Empirical Study on Namik Kemal University
Author: Mentes, S. Ahmet
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Usability,Web Sites,Computer Software Evaluation,Performance Factors,Questionnaires,Incidence,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Web Browsers,Likert Scales,Hypothesis Testing,Participant Satisfaction,Administrator Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Online Surveys,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Educational Technology

Web sites are emerging as a key component of an organization's survival in our ever globalizing competitive world. Usability of a web site has assumed a great deal of importance in terms of satisfying web site users' needs and expectations. The aim of the study is to evaluate and to explore the usability level of Namik Kemal University (NKU) website and provide guidance to develop better and more usable web sites. The research hypotheses have posed six different theoretical factors to be positively associated with website usability. The results have revealed that five of the six factors can positively and significantly affect the web site usability perceptions of NKU members. Results also revealed that some of the demographic factors tested, such as gender and web experience, have significant impacts on usability perceptions of individual users. Furthermore, the study also discusses the potential benefits of improved website usability on governance and proposes ways to improve the usability of websites. (Contains 3 tables.)
Computer Self-Efficacy, Competitive Anxiety and Flow State: Escaping from Firing Online Game
Author: Hong, Jon-Chao
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Games,Computer Attitudes,Self Efficacy,Competition,Anxiety,Psychological Patterns,College Students,Reliability,Correlation,Path Analysis

Flow state in game playing affected by computer self-efficacy and game competitive anxiety was studied. In order to examine the effect of those constructs with high competition, this study select "Escaping from firing online game" which require college students to escape from fire and rescue people and eliminate the fire damage along the way of running. 101 students participated the game and filled up the questionnaires, after they tried 20 minutes. Three hypotheses of this study were analyzed and the results indicated computer self-efficacy and game competitive anxiety had a positively association with flow state, but computer self-efficacy had a negative association to game competitive anxiety. (Contains 4 tables and 3 figures.)
Conduct of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Services over the Internet: Converging Communications
Author: Dincyurek, Sibel
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Internet,Influence of Technology,Technology Integration,Computer Uses in Education,Rating Scales,Semi Structured Interviews,College Faculty,Counseling Services,Counseling Psychology,Guidance,School Counselors,Undergraduate Students,School Counseling,Student Personnel Services,Computer Mediated Communication,Educational Technology,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Qualitative Research,Data Analysis,Mixed Methods Research,Counselor Attitudes,Counselor Educators,Counselor Training

Technology brings novelties among human beings' lives and human psychology is also influenced by these novelties in positive and negative way. In the study, positive contribution of the technology and the importance of counseling services were wished to be indicated. School counseling services were conducted to illustrate the importance of online counseling services in the study. The method of the study was preferred as mix-method. The population of the study is Eastern Mediterranean University of psychological counseling and guidance's undergraduate students, Turkish Cypriot School Counselors and Turkish School Counselors. Data collection instruments were determined as a scale and semi-structured interview questions. Quantitative data analysis was done according to SPSS (T-Test, One Way ANAVO, Two Ways ANAVO) and qualitative data analysis was done according to Thematic analysis. Nationality, Gender differences, school counselors views about online counseling services, school counselors students' numbers and academicians' views about online counseling services are significant variables for the study. The findings indicate that online counseling services are essential for school environment to make contribution and to provide more services to students about school counseling services. (Contains 3 tables.)
Cross-Cultural Interface Design and the Classroom-Learning Environment in Taiwan
Author: Chang, Chia-Lin
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,Control Groups,Computer Software,Usability,Student Attitudes,Classroom Environment,Experimental Groups,Pretests Posttests,Computer System Design,Computer Interfaces,Design Preferences,Cultural Relevance,Efficiency,Participant Satisfaction,Questionnaires,Courseware

This study examined whether using localized interface designs would make a difference in users' learning results and their perceptions of the interface design in a classroom learning environment. This study also sought to learn more about users' attitudes toward the localized interface features. To assess the impact of using localized interfaces on students' academic achievements, a 2 x 2 two-way factorial ANCOVA was used to evaluate whether there was a significant difference in students' post-test scores between students in a control group and experiment groups. A two-way MANOVA was applied to examine whether localized icons and layout would bring changes in users' perceptions of interface design. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the participants' reaction to localized user interface features. Findings indicated that applying a localized user interface improved neither software usability and adaptability nor the cultural representations and conveyance although culture could affect Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and software usability. (Contains 2 tables.)
Determination of Critical Achievement Factors in Distance Education by Using Structural Equality Model: A Case Study of E-MBA Program Held in Sakarya University
Author: Evirgen, Hayrettin
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Distance Education,Performance Factors,Case Studies,Business Administration Education,Student Attitudes,Participant Satisfaction,Predictor Variables,Models,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Achievement Need,Performance Technology,Virtual Classrooms,Best Practices

Nowadays, distance learning education has started to become familiar in behalf of classical face to face education (F2F) model. Web based learning is a major part of distance education systems. Web based distance learning can be defined shortly as an education type which doesn't force students and educators being into the same mediums. This education model has a student-centered structure. In this type of education students can learn given lectures without dependency of time and place. And also students can communicate with their educators via various technology platforms. This is a fact that there are many factors have been effecting achievement of students in web-based distance learning. The success of students can be increased while determining weighted achievement factors. This study aims for determining critical achievement factors in a case study of e-MBA distance education program held Sakarya University, by using structural equality model. (Contains 12 tables and 11 figures.)
Effects of Multiple Simulation Presentation among Students of Different Anxiety Levels in the Learning of Probability
Author: Fong, Soon Fook
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Anxiety,Courseware,Probability,Computer Simulation,Severity (of Disability),Multimedia Instruction,Models,Scores,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Comparative Analysis,Theories,Cognitive Processes,Memory,Educational Technology,Teaching Methods,High School Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of multiple simulation presentation in interactive multimedia are on the achievement of students with different levels of anxiety in the learning of Probability. The interactive multimedia courseware was developed in two different modes, which were Multiple Simulation Presentation (MSP) and Single Simulation Presentation (SSP). These presentation modes acted as independent variables, while the dependent variable was the students' mean score of posttest. The moderator variable was the different levels of anxiety. The sample of the study was 70 Form Four Malaysian students from five intact classes. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were carried out to analyse the research data. Analyses of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used to study the main effects and the interaction effect of independent variables against the dependent variables. The findings of this study showed that students in SSP mode had achieved significantly higher mean score of posttest than the students in MSP mode. The high anxiety students who were presented with SSP mode had achieved significantly higher mean score of posttest compared to the high anxiety students who were presented with MSP mode. This study implicated that students learn better when corresponding with SSP mode, especially for students with high level of anxiety. (Contains 4 tables and 8 figures.)
Effects of the Professional Development Program on Turkish Teachers: Technology Integration along with Attitude towards ICT in Education
Author: Uslu, Oner
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Teacher Attitudes,Professional Development,Technology Integration,Pretests Posttests,Information Technology,Questionnaires,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the professional development (PD) program on technology integration (TI) besides attitudes towards ICT in education of Turkish teachers. This study demonstrates the outcomes of one group pre-test and post-test design based on data, collected before, just after and six weeks after the PD program. The results of the study revealed that, the PD program had a positive effect on TI continuing still at the sixth week while little or no change was detected on the teachers' attitudes towards ICT in education. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Effects of User and System Characteristics on Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use of the Web-Based Classroom Response System
Author: Ke, Chih-Horng
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Assisted Instruction,Internet,Usability,Longitudinal Studies,Computer Attitudes,Models,Use Studies,Technology Uses in Education,Web Based Instruction,Audience Response Systems,Electronic Learning,College Students

This study explores the effect of user and system characteristics on our proposed web-based classroom response system (CRS) by a longitudinal design. The results of research are expected to understand the important factors of user and system characteristics in the web-based CRS. The proposed system can supply interactive teaching contents, quizzes, and questions from its database. In addition, the system provides three playful classroom response modes--the individual assigned mode, the rush answering mode, and the pushing button mode--to increase computer playfulness, friendly interface, and interactivity for students. Both user and system characteristics are based on the external variables from the technology acceptance model (TAM). The results of the longitudinal empirical study indicate that the effect of user characteristic on perceived usefulness is more than that of system characteristic, while the effect of system characteristic on perceived ease of use is more than that of user characteristic. Furthermore, the difference between short-term use and long-term use is analyzed. In the user characteristic, the effect of long-term use on perceived usefulness is more significant than that of short-term use. The effect of system characteristic on perceived usefulness is insignificant for long-term use, but that is significant for short-term use. The effect of long-term use on perceived ease of use is more significant than that of short-term use. In addition, computer playfulness is positively related to perceived ease of use, while subjective norm affects directly on perceived usefulness. (Contains 4 tables and 6 figures.)
The Impact of ICT on Educational Performance and its Efficiency in Selected EU and OECD Countries: A Non-Parametric Analysis
Author: Aristovnik, Aleksander
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Evidence,Foreign Countries,Educational Research,Nonparametric Statistics,Efficiency,Influence of Technology,Outcomes of Education,Educational Improvement,Improvement Programs,Comparative Analysis,Comparative Education,Comparative Testing,Predictor Variables,Outcome Measures,Correlation,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology

The purpose of the paper is to review some previous researches examining ICT efficiency and the impact of ICT on educational output/outcome as well as different conceptual and methodological issues related to performance measurement. Moreover, a definition, measurements and the empirical application of a model measuring the efficiency of ICT use and its impact at national levels will be considered. For this purpose, the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique is presented and then applied to selected EU-27 and OECD countries. The empirical results show that the efficiency of ICT, when taking educational outputs/outcomes into consideration, differs significantly across the great majority of EU and OECD countries. The analysis of the varying levels of (output-oriented) efficiency (under the VRSTE framework) shows that Finland, Norway, Belgium and Korea are the most efficient countries in terms of their ICT sectors. Finally, the analysis finds evidence that most of the countries under consideration hold great potential for increased efficiency in ICT and for improving their educational outputs and outcomes. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure and 6 footnotes.)
Exploring the Relationships between Students' Ability of Computer-Based Chinese Input and Other Variables Associated to Their Performances in Composition Writing
Author: Chai, Ching Sing
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Writing (Composition),Chinese,Writing Tests,Essay Tests,Secondary School Students,Learning Motivation,Second Language Learning,Romanization,Computer Assisted Instruction,Computer Software,Computer Interfaces,Comparative Analysis,Student Surveys,Handwriting,Ideography,Predictor Variables,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Peripherals,Word Processing

Computer-based writing is already a norm to a large extent in social communication for any major language around the world. From this perspective, it would be pedagogically sound for students to master the Chinese input system as early as possible. This poses some challenges to students in Singapore, most of which are learning Chinese as a second language, as inputting the non-alphabetic Chinese characters is not as direct as keyboard-based input. In this regard, an exploratory study that involved 419 students from three secondary schools was conducted. The aims of the study were three-folded, (1) To investigate if there is any differences between their performances in computer- and paper-based writing; (2) To determine the relationships between their Chinese input skills and their motivation in learning Chinese and using computers for Chinese assignments; (3) To recommend a cut-off level of pinyin input skill that students need to possess. The target students were first surveyed and then sat in two essay writing tests in the two different mediums. The collected data were quantitatively analyzed. The findings of this study will help to inform various strategies necessary to enhance students' ability to carry out computer-based writing, and provide additional ground for the adoption of Chinese input system in formal curriculum and assessments. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)