ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Digital Divide in Turkish Primary Schools: Sakarya Sample
Author: Gunduz, Hasan Basri
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary Schools,Socioeconomic Status,Computer Uses in Education,Science and Society,Social Stratification,Educational Technology,Foreign Countries,Internet,Access to Computers,Elementary School Students,Questionnaires,Equal Education

Accessing to information technology and the ability to use it is increasingly becoming part of the toolkit necessary to participate and prosper in an information-based society. Inequalities in ICT access and use not only mirror existing patterns of social stratification, but can also maintain and even widen current disparities between these groups in important indicators of well-being such as academic success and earnings. Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education has been an important concern in many countries. In this sense, the purpose of this research is to assess the digital divide conditions and the affects of digital divide on their level assessment exam (STS) success rank and school grades. This research was carried out in 7 counties including Sakarya city center and 6 counties involving 375 elementary schools in Sakarya city center and 12 counties it has and 7 of them are private elementary schools. Data of the research have been collected via questionnaire prepared by the researcher. It is seen that while most of the students, who ranked in top ten in the Level Assessment Exam (STS), have computer and internet in their homes, those who ranked &quot;last ten&quot; do not have computer and internet in their homes. It may be interpreted as there is a parallel relation between the increase of average grade of students and the increase of having computer and internet connection in their home. When it is examined thoroughly, there is a digital divide between primary school students. It is believed that, this situation goes in parallel with the socio-economic status of the families. (Contains 6 tables.)
E-Halagat: An E-Learning System for Teaching the Holy Quran
Author: Elhadj, Yahya O. Mohamed
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Sciences,Internet,Islam,Computer Software,Teaching Methods,Religious Education,Drills (Practice),Memorization

Recently, there has been a great interest in Islamic software that try to harness computer to serve the religion. This brought about some applications and programs for the Holy Quran and its sciences, Hadith "[image omitted]" (Prophet's Tradition) and its methodology, Fiqh "[image omitted]" (Islamic jurisdiction), and Islamic law in general. However, these computer-programs, especially those developed for the sake of the noble Quran are still limited and have been focused on a direct application of the Information Technology techniques, such as storing, listening, searching, etc, without using more elaborated techniques in the domain. To contribute in the improvement of these efforts, a project for Computerized Teaching of the Holy Quran (CTHQ) is initiated. It aims to introduce advanced techniques and methodologies to develop an appropriate environment for self learning of the Holy Quran and its sciences. Different sub-systems are being developed separately and will then be combined together to set up this environment. This paper presents the design and development of one of these subsystems devoted to teaching how to recite the noble Quran and to memorize it in a manner similar to the usual way followed in the Quranic schools and rings at mosques, known in Arabic as "halagat" ([image omitted]).
Effects of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on Secondary School Students' Performance in Biology
Author: Yusuf, Mudasiru Olalere
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Computer Assisted Instruction,Cooperative Learning,Biology,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Teaching Methods,Secondary School Students,Pretests Posttests,Intermode Differences,Instructional Effectiveness,Influence of Technology,Individualized Instruction,Conventional Instruction,Control Groups

This study investigated the effects of computer assisted instruction (CAI) on secondary school students' performance in biology. Also, the influence of gender on the performance of students exposed to CAI in individualised or cooperative learning settings package was examined. The research was a quasi experimental involving a 3 x 2 factorial design. The sample for the study comprised 120 first year senior secondary school students (SSS I) sampled from three private secondary schools, in Oyo State, Nigeria. The students' pre-test and post test scores were subjected to Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study showed that the performance of students exposed to CAI either individually or cooperatively were better than their counterparts exposed to the conventional classroom instruction. However, no significant difference existed in the performance of male and female students exposed to CAI in either individual or cooperative settings. Based on the research findings recommendations were made on the need to develop relevant CAI packages for teaching biology in Nigerian secondary schools. (Contains 4 tables.)
Evaluation of Learning Performance of E-Learning in China: A Methodology Based on Change of Internal Mental Model of Learners
Author: Zhang, Lingxian
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Learning Theories,Animation,Instructional Design,Learning Processes,Cognitive Psychology,Comparative Analysis,Students,Change,Cognitive Structures,Man Machine Systems,Influence of Technology,Conventional Instruction

This paper presents a method of assessment on how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and animation influence the psychological process of learning by comparing a traditional web design course and an e-learning web design course, based on the Change of Internal Mental Model of Learners. We constructed the e-learning course based on Gagne's learning theory and theory of instructional design; and designed and analyzed questionnaires on the psychological process of learning in order to measure the change in a learner's mental model and performance. The result shows that HCI and animation features of e-learning have been proved to positively influence learners' cognitive perception and structuring, while the psychological process of learning as a whole is positively influenced by these technological features. In addition, the result indicates that the learning theory can be applied during the process of designing e-learning courses, and the theory of cognitive psychology is successfully used in measuring both a learner's psychological process of learning and changes in the mental model. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
High School Students in the New Learning Environment: A Profile of Distance E-Learners
Author: Kirby, Dale
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Part Time Employment,Distance Education,Access to Computers,Foreign Countries,Reading Ability,High School Students,Educational Technology,Computer Uses in Education,Online Courses,Comparative Analysis,Gender Differences,Student Attitudes,Employment Level,Self Esteem,Computer Literacy

The relative ubiquity of computer access and the rapid development of information and communication technology have profoundly impacted teaching and learning at a distance. Relatively little is currently known about the characteristics of those students who participate in distance e-learning courses at the secondary school level. In an effort to provide a better understanding of who secondary school distance e-learners are, this study utilized a logistic regression analysis to examine data from a survey of students at 35 public schools in the Eastern Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The survey sample included students who did and did not participate in distance e-learning courses. The results of the analysis suggest that secondary school distance e-learners are more likely to be females who are a) completing a demanding academic program, b) positively disposed toward school, c) not employed in a part-time job, and d) confident of their computer and reading abilities. (Contains 3 tables.)
How the Use of Computer Types and Frequency Affects Adolescences towards Anger and Aggression
Author: Yagci, Emete
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adolescents,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns,Aggression,Behavior Problems,Student Behavior,Secondary School Students,Questionnaires,Comparative Analysis,Video Games,Competition,Athletics,Computers

This study was conducted to research the relationship between use of computer types and frequency and anger and aggression in adolescents. The study was conducted among years 9, 10 and 11 students (secondary level) in 2008-2009 academic year. The general research tool for this study used was &quot;Relationship research&quot; model. The focal schools of this research were randomly selected from the Nicosia district in North Cyprus. There were a total of 214 participating students and the data collection tools were: Aggression Scale, Anger Scale and a Personal Information form. In addition, the data collected through these scales and questionnaires were analyzed by using statistical calculations of frequency, mean, standard deviation, Anova and T-test techniques at p less than 0,5 level. The results of the study show that there was no significant difference between adolescences who play and those who do not play computer games. It was also found that there was no significance in the relationship of playing computer games in other places between adolescences towards anger and aggression. Together with this, the average amount of computer games played within a week among adolescences has no significant impact on the levels of their anger and aggression. Also, there was no significance observed of playing weekly computer games at an internet cafe and the use of computer types and frequency in relation to their anger and aggression. Moreover, there was no significant difference between adolescents' levels of anger and aggression towards computer games of sports and competitive games, war and strategic games and general logic computer games. (Contains 3 tables.)
ICT in Vocational and Technical Schools: Teachers' Instructional, Managerial and Personal Use Matters
Author: Kuskaya Mumcu, Filiz
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Access to Computers,Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Vocational Schools,Technology Uses in Education,Use Studies,Age Differences,Educational Attainment,Questionnaires,Predictor Variables,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Educational Technology,Information Technology

The focus of this study is to determine the teachers' usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in vocational and technical schools in Turkey according to their age, level of education, opportunity of access to computers and ways of learning to use computers. Study group of the research was four hundred and sixteen teachers from vocational and technical schools in Turkey. Data were obtained by a questionnaire which was designed by the researchers. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data. The results of the analysis reveal that teachers use ICT most frequently for managerial purposes, and the least for instructional purposes and there is a significant difference in teachers' usage of ICT based on their ages, level of education, opportunity of access to computers, ways of learning to use computers. Level of education appears as the variable which has the greatest effect on teachers' purposes of using ICT. (Contains 4 tables.)
Integration of the Internet into a Language Curriculum in a Multicultural Society
Author: Kilimci, Songul
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Internet,Educational Technology,Technology Integration,Access to Information,Second Language Instruction,Computer Uses in Education,College Students,Student Diversity,Cultural Relevance,Teaching Methods,Turkish

The rapid growth of the Internet, the global collection of interconnected computer networks, is both stimulative and instructive. The Internet has become one of the most powerful resources in accessing information. It is used for entertainment, sharing items, collecting and analyzing data, conducting interviews, chatting, downloading, and so on as well as education. Among the users of the internet, there are the educational researchers who try to enhance exploring of this rich resource. Using the Internet in language teaching has been practiced for a while. Exploiting videoconferencing for teaching the language online, on the other hand, is relatively a new and exciting innovation in education. Using such tools as the skype or msn allows people or groups of individuals to see each other and talk to one another over the internet without a long distance telephone charge as well. It is almost inevitable to ignore the necessity of the Internet in educating the new generation who utilize it in every aspect of their life. In other words, technology lets us teach all the four skills--reading, writing, listening and speaking--simultaneously. This paper presents some examples on how language teaching practiced online at Uppsala University in Sweden with the students from different parts of the world and the importance of the integration of the Internet into the curriculum in such a multicultural society.
Investigation of the Predictions and Decisions about Information and Communication Technologies in the Development Plans in Turkey
Author: Gerek, Sevgi
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Planning,Investigations,Information Technology,Foreign Countries,Data Analysis,Content Analysis,Strategic Planning,Public Policy,Research and Development,Position Papers,Prediction,Policy Analysis,Change Strategies,Organizational Change

Conscious and balanced use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is one of the main foundations of the concept put forward as new economy. Studies on the forming process of new economy in Turkey are conducted, but failures are also experienced in forming an accurate policy in terms of information, technology and innovation. The aim of this study is to investigate the predictions and decisions with regard to information and communication technologies (ICT) in the development plans of Turkey and make an investigation in parallel to this. For this purpose, document analysis technique was employed in the research, and content analysis was used for the data analysis. Themes emerging from the data analysis were analyzed in terms of problem, purpose and application policies in the development plans. In this context, the results of the study revealed that problem, purpose and application policies with regard to technology production, technology development, technology policy, technology plan, and information and communication technologies were not included at all in the 1st and 2nd development plans. Moreover, it was found out that technology policies were first emphasized in the 3rd Development Plan in terms of purpose and application, and a technology plan was first emphasized in the 5th Development Plan as purpose. As for the information and communication technologies, it was first involved in the 8th Development Plan. Therefore, it was concluded that Turkey has latched on to the policies still valid today in the Information, Technology and Research field from the very beginning; however, failed to practice them in real life. The findings of the study are discussed with their causes and effects in Turkey. (Contains 5 tables.)
Meta Analysis of the Computer Assisted Studies in Science and Mathematics: A Sample of Turkey
Author: Yesilyurt, Mustafa
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Assisted Instruction,Meta Analysis,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Mathematics Instruction,Science Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Effect Size

Because of being a developed country which is a phenomenon among the countries in the world, this desire inevitably has contributed the scientific and technological developments in educational areas as well. The expectation of these scientific and technological changes reflections in teaching areas to form permanent learning has developed the use technology in education. The use of computer in educational areas increases in our country together with the developed countries. Computer assisted instruction is mostly used in academic studies that investigate the success of difference and it is known to use control and experimental groups in these experimental studies. Meta-analysis summarizes the results of various studies in the fields of science and aims at reaching common judgment by combining the conclusions. The purpose of this study is to obtain a general opinion about effectiveness of taught courses which are carried out by using Computer-Assisted Instruction in Science and Mathematics in our country by using meta-analysis method. That is, meta-analysis method was used to combine the similar studies and to determine the mean effect of the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI). The most important result of this study is that the Computer Assisted Instruction has an important level of superiority. (Contains 5 tables and 2 figures.)
New Perspective to Educational Technology: Interdisciplinary Cooperation. &quot;An Example of Faculties of Education and Engineering&quot;
Author: Karal, Hasan
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Intercollegiate Cooperation,Collegiality,Interdisciplinary Approach,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Teacher Attitudes,Schools of Education,Engineering Education,Human Factors Engineering,Research and Development,Technology Integration,Models

During the phase of developing new technologies and models to be used in education and for their integration, not only the technical studies and research but also the human factor which is a significant factor for the education system should be taken into consideration. Hence, a reflection concerning the answer to the question of &quot;To what extent should the interdisciplinary studies complement each other?&quot; should be made. The purpose of this research is to reflect on the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation between Faculties of Engineering and Education. The study was carried out during 2007-2008 academic year. Total 57 academicians of various universities of Turkey were participated in the study (22 of them were selected from Faculties of Engineering and 35 of them were selected from Faculties of Education). Survey method is employed and a likert type questionnaire which included open-ended questions, was used as data collection tool in the study. The data analyzed by calculating mean scores of responses. Findings illustrate that cooperation between two Faculties and its share in increasing the quality of current education is essential for interdisciplinary cooperation. In addition, the significance of combining theoretical information with implementation and evaluating the outputs of these practices has been emphasized in the study. It is suggested that both disciplines should go hand in hand paving the way for educational and technological innovations. (Contains 9 tables.)
Pre-Service English Language Teachers' Perceptions of Computer Self-Efficacy and General Self-Efficacy
Author: Topkaya, Ece Zehir
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Measures (Individuals),Correlation,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Computer Uses in Education,Computer Literacy,Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Gender Differences

The primary aim of this study is to investigate pre-service English language teachers' perceptions of computer self-efficacy in relation to different variables. Secondarily, the study also explores the relationship between pre-service English language teachers' perceptions of computer self-efficacy and their perceptions of general self-efficacy. To this end, in 2007-2008 Academic Year Fall Term a sample of 288 pre-service English language teachers at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University was surveyed. Three basic research instruments were used to collect data: The Computer Self-Efficacy Scale (Askar and Umay, 2001), The General Self-Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer and Jerusalem, 1995), and a survey questionnaire designed to obtain personal information and previous computer experience from the participants. The data were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics. Frequencies and percentages were calculated and t-test, one-way ANOVA, and correlation analyses were used in the analysis of the data. The significant level was taken as 0.05. The findings indicated that pre-service English teachers had a moderate level of computer self-efficacy perceptions. Computer experience, frequency of use and gender were identified to create a significant difference in the perception of computer self-efficacy (p less than 0.05). Concerning grade levels, only between 1st and 4th ones a significant difference was found (p less than 0.05). The correlation analysis between general sense of self-efficacy and computer self-efficacy revealed a moderate and a positive correlation between the two psychological constructs. Finally, the regression analysis showed that computer experience was the variable that affected the computer self-efficacy beliefs of pre-service English teachers most. (Contains 16 tables.)
Pre-Service English Teachers in Blended Learning Environment in Respect to Their Learning Approaches
Author: Yilmaz, M. Betul
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Program Effectiveness,English Teachers,Educational Environment,Teaching Methods,Blended Learning,Preservice Teachers,Computer Uses in Education,Conventional Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Cognitive Style,Learning Processes,Student Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Educational Technology

Blended learning environment (BLE) is increasingly used in the world, especially in university degrees and it is based on integrating web-based learning and face-to-face (FTF) learning environments. Besides integrating different learning environments, BLE also addresses to students with different learning approaches. The &quot;learning approach&quot; categorizes individuals as &quot;surface learners&quot; and &quot;deep learners&quot;. This study investigated whether the academic performance and the satisfaction levels of the pre-service English teachers varied in respect to their learning approaches in a blended learning environment. At the end of the study it was found that a) academic performance scores of the students in the BLE did not show statistically significant difference between deep and surface learners, b) the average satisfaction level with the BLE of deep learner students was statistically significantly higher than the average of surface learner students. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that pre-service English Language teachers were in general highly satisfied with the BLE. In addition, it can be stated that the courses which are designed for the BLE contribute to the achievement of the students with surface learning approach. Based on these conclusions, BLE is advised for training of pre-service English Language teachers with different learning approaches. (Contains 3 tables.)