ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Study on Kahoot and Socrative in Line with Preservice Teachers&apos; Views
Author: Saracoglu, Gulcin
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Turkish,Mathematics Instruction,Special Education,Science Instruction,Music Education,Art Education,Teaching Methods,Computer Software,Phenomenology,Foreign Countries,Technology Integration,Student Motivation,Learner Engagement,Competition,Internet

The aim of this study is to determine preservice teachers' views of using Kahoot and Socrative. Qualitative research method was applied in the collection, analysis and discussion of the data of the study which is a descriptive one. The study was carried out with the participation of 36 preservice teachers studying in 6 different departments namely special education, elementary mathematics teaching, science teaching, music teaching, art teaching and Turkish Language teaching. Interview form was used as the data collection tool. Findings of the study reveal that following the application process preservice teachers' views were mostly positive. Preservice teachers stated that their attention and motivation increased, applications enhanced permanence, made classes more fun and encouraged active participation. They also mentioned that they thought of using these applications in their classes in the future. On the other hand, some preservice teachers stated that competitive aspect of Kahoot affected them negatively during the practice of the application. Some other preservice teachers pointed out that they found the introduction part of the application more complicated and boring. The most important drawback stated is that internet facilities are not equally convenient for both applications.
The Development of Environmental Motivation Scale at Secondary Schools and Analysis of Different Variables of Students&apos; Motivation towards Environment
Author: Cicek-Senturk, Ozge
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Motivation,Test Construction,Ecology,Conservation (Environment),Gender Differences,Age Differences,Instructional Program Divisions,Socioeconomic Status,Incentives,Correlation,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Foreign Countries

This study aims at developing Secondary School Environment Motivation Scale (SSEMS) in order to analyze the motivations of the students for the environment in terms of gender, grade, socio-economic level. The data were collected from 677 secondary school students to develop the scale and 1775 secondary school students for the survey study. SSEMS was developed as16 items, on three-point Likert scale and two dimensions (intrinsic and extrinsic motivation). The results of the research show that the general environmental motivation and intrinsic motivation of female students is significantly higher than the male students. There was no significant difference in the environmental motivation levels of female and male students in terms of extrinsic motivation dimension. When the relationships between the students' grade and their environmental motivations are examined, it is revealed that as their grades increase, all motivation levels (general, intrinsic and extrinsic) of students towards environment decrease. Moreover, there is not substantial correlation between the students' socioeconomic levels and general environmental motivations. However, as the socio-economic levels of the students increased, their intrinsic motivation increased significantly, and their extrinsic motivations decreased significantly. The gradual change of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as to gender, class and socio-economic level is discussed at length in the article.
Motives of Pre-Service Classroom Teachers for Sports Activity Participation
Author: Can, Suleyman
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Participation,Student Participation,Athletics,Gender Differences,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Teamwork,Friendship,Competition,Skill Development,Physical Activity Level,Instructional Program Divisions,Foreign Countries

The current study aims to evaluate the pre-service classroom teachers' motivations to participate in sports activities. The study group of the current research employing the survey model is comprised of the students attending the Department of Classroom Teacher Education in the Education Faculty of Mugla Sitki Koçman University. A total of 295 students; 212 females and 83 males, participated in the study on a volunteer basis. The research employed the &quot;Sports Participation Motivation Questionnaire&quot; developed by Oyar, Asci, Çelebi and Mülazimoglu (2001) to collect data. In the analysis of the collected data, SPSS program package was used. In order to determine the between-groups difference, &quot;'t' test&quot; and &quot;variance analysis&quot; were employed. In light of the findings of the current study, it can be argued that the female students' motivation to participate in sports activities (in the sub-dimensions of team spirit, making friends, desire to compete, skill development and be active) is higher than that of the male students. Depending on the grade levels, it was found that the first year students' motivation to participate in sports activities is more oriented to being with friends when compared to the second year students. The students stated that they spend an hour doing sports a week; thus, they feel relaxed and gain new skills. The students stating that they are not interested in any branch of sports in the university also stated that they are willing to participate in sports activities. Though there are no licensed athletes in their families, some of the students want to be active in sports activities due to their desire to compete and make friends. As a result, it can be maintained that the classroom teachers view sports participation as a need and their motivation in this respect is high.
Supporting Community Leadership Development through ESL Classes: A Changemaking Initiative
Author: Alexandrowicz, Viviana
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Disadvantaged,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Vietnamese People,Older Adults,Spanish Speaking,Vietnamese,Community Change,Community Leaders,Self Esteem,School Community Relationship,Universities,Masters Programs,Graduate Students,Language Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Immigrants,Health Needs,Housing,Personal Autonomy,Leadership Training,Adult Education,Preservice Teachers,Community Needs,Mexican Americans,Native Language,Lesson Plans,Outcomes of Education

This article describes the process of teaching English as a second language to members of an underprivileged local community. This initiative was developed as a result of a collaboration between a community center and a university. Three 1st-year TESOL master's candidates volunteered to design and teach curriculum to immigrant community members on a weekly basis to meet their needs in ESL and in areas such as health, education, community, housing, leadership, and autonomy. The class consisted of Spanish- and Vietnamese-speaking senior citizens who were community leaders, and who needed the language, skills, and knowledge to be more effective in their leadership roles. A key goal was to create empowerment opportunities for these students to become changemakers and to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. In addition to improving their English, student outcomes included finding their voices in their 2nd language through discussions and through oral and written work, developing a sense of unity among class members, and gaining confidence to take action for the common good.
Personal Differences and Social Networking: A Comparison of Two Countries
Author: Atabek, Oguzhan
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Media,Preservice Teachers,Cultural Differences,Personality Traits,Attitudes,Motivation,Individual Differences,Privacy,Student Attitudes,Friendship,Time

This study examines the relationship between personal differences and use of Facebook by pre-service teachers and compares the results from Turkey and the U.S. In addition to the &quot;big five&quot; personality traits, attitude, motivation, and specific motives are also examined among personal differences. The sample consisted of 762 pre-service teachers who use Facebook. Regression analyses conducted on the data collected from the two countries revealed, firstly, that personal differences are associated with Facebook use. Secondly, however, the associations differed remarkably between the two countries. Even individuals with the same personal characteristics used Facebook differently between the countries. On the other hand, in both countries a strong privacy concern and a perceived 'unrealness' emerged as negative factors. Individuals who consider social networking services as a place to pass time are avid users in both countries, as well. Furthermore, agreeableness and friendship related to Facebook use were not factors in either country.
Effects of STEM Based Activities on In-Service Teachers&apos; Views
Author: Timur, Serkan
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: STEM Education,Teacher Attitudes,Learning Activities,Public School Teachers,Inservice Teacher Education,Faculty Development,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Majors (Students),Academic Rank (Professional)

In this study we investigated the effect of STEM based activities on in-service teachers' views about STEM teaching. Pre-test and post-test research design was employed to investigate teachers' reactions to STEM based activities. The participants were 39 in-service teachers from different majors who were working as teachers in public schools in Turkey. The teachers attended a 40-hour STEM training course in which STEM based activities were performed. &quot;Pre-service Teachers' Integrative STEM Teaching Intention Questionnaire&quot; was used to measure teachers' views on STEM teaching. The results showed that STEM based activies had a positive effect on teachers' views about STEM education.
Evaluation of Teacher Trainees&apos; Career Expectations in Terms of Various Variables
Author: Minaz, Muhammet Baki
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Expectation,Occupational Aspiration,Career Choice,Career Planning,Grade Point Average,Departments,Scores,Knowledge Level

This study seeks to evaluate teacher trainees' career expectations in terms of gender, age, parental living status, place of birth and marital status. A mixed model was used in the study. The population of the study is comprised of students of the Siirt University Faculty of Education, while the sample for the quantitative research and qualitative research is comprised of 283 students and 30 volunteers, respectively. The career planning questionnaire (Minaz, 2019) and the semi-structured interview questions developed by the researcher were used to collect data. As a result of the study, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference between the career plans according to variables such as the students' department and grade point average (GPA), that the career planning levels of the students at the Social Sciences Department were lower than the students studying in the other departments, and that the students with GPA between 71 and 80 had a higher career planning score. According to the content analysis results of qualitative findings, it was determined that the students did not do enough research when choosing this department while those who did failed to search in detail and that the students were placed into universities only based on their scores. More than half of the students stated that they are in the department in which they can use their skills. Finally, teacher trainees stated that they are aware of the difficult and easy aspects of their profession while the students expressed that they fail to keep up with the innovations in the field because of the everincreasing information.
Video Games, Parental Mediation and Gender Socialization
Author: Aierbe, Ana
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Games,Preadolescents,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Parent Attitudes,Social Influences,Access to Computers,Intervention,Access to Information,Parenting Styles,Elementary School Students,Child Development,Instructional Program Divisions,Internet

The study examines the parental perception of the use of video games by their preadolescent children, as well as parental beliefs, mediation practices and difficulties they encounter. In total, 186 parents have participated. The results, gathered in the quantitative and qualitative phase, reveal differences in parental perception according to the age and sex of their children; parents have more negative than positive beliefs about video games and use more strategies based on control than on support and communication. In parents' opinion, the difficulties for mediation are related to the precocity to which they access the media and Internet, social pressure, uncontrollability and the digital divide. The paper concludes with implications for the educational intervention aimed to respond to parents' concerns and needs for information and training.
Implementation of Activities Based on the NTC System of Learning and Their Impact on the Students&apos; Success in Turkey
Author: Ramo Akgun, Nergis
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Public Schools,Learning Activities,Children,Elementary School Students,Visual Aids,Grade 3,Geography,Instructional Effectiveness,Cognitive Development,Intellectual Development,Motor Development,Brain,Knowledge Level,Game Based Learning

The primary role of NTC (Nikola Tesla Center) is to use new discoveries in the field of neurology in classrooms and in everyday life. This learning program consists of various activities and games for children. This experimental research was carried out in one government primary school in Canakkale, Turkey. 27 students from the third grade (17 males and 10 females) were included, and in the pre and post-testing, they responded to 16 questions related to the knowledge they gained during the implementation of the experimental factor, as a part of the NTC learning system, related with knowledge of flags from 20 countries. The results showed that many of the students did not have enough knowledge about flags, capital cities and landmarks from other countries in the pre-testing. After the application of eight activities on the topic of flags created from the NTS program, we noticed more success in the responses of students in the post-test. Prior to the realization of the experiment, one basic and two auxiliary hypotheses were put forward. After the implementation of the research, it was concluded that the activities based on the NTS system of learning have an impact on the students' success.
What&apos;s up with Transmedia and Education? A Literature Review
Author: González-Martínez, Juan
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Multimedia Materials,Media Literacy,Story Telling,Electronic Publishing,Printed Materials,Blended Learning,Marketing

In the last few years, several works have emerged focusing on the cultural change that has to do with the simultaneous and sequential coexistence between different media. This is what is being called transmedia, and it is related to the new concepts of media convergence and participatory culture. All this new mediatic and cultural movement, of course, begins to have an echo in the educational world. However, what do we mean by this concept from an educational perspective? Through a systematic literature review, we analyse this transmedia concept in three meanings: transmedia as ability or literacy necessary to actively evolve in this movement of participatory culture; transmedia as the product resulting from that sequential jump between different analogical and digital media, conveyed by a narrative; and, lastly, transmedia as a didactic strategy that explores that narrative that is developed in different means to achieve concrete didactic objectives.
The Portuguese Maritime Voyages of Discovery: The Exploration of the History of a City with an App as an Educational Resource
Author: Faria, Cláudia
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Software,Elementary School Students,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Personal Autonomy,Elementary School Teachers,Skill Development,Learning Processes,Cooperative Learning,Student Attitudes,Teacher Role,Marine Education,History,Navigation,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Municipalities

In this paper we present an evaluation of an App for mobile devices, 'Roteiro dos Descobrimentos', as an educational digital resource for primary school students. The study involved the participation of 131 students and eight teachers. Data were collected from participant observation, students' questionnaires and interviews to students and teachers. According to students, they learned new things, related with the topics explored, in an easy and funny way. Students also emphasized as positive aspects the fact that they had to face different challenges and the need to mobilize their knowledge to solve them. Teachers referred that students showed great interest and enthusiasm during the activities. As main gains, teachers stressed that the application fosters the relationship of students with the city, facilitates collaboration, and promotes students' autonomy. In resume, it seems that the playful and interactive dimension of the App promoted the development of important skills such as the ability to interact with the environment, collaborative work, autonomy, and reading and interpretation skills. As a conclusion, there is a great receptivity to integrate mobile technologies in the teaching and learning process, but the role of the teacher can't be dismissed, as a mediator and educator.
Blended Learning Researches in Iran: Several Fundamental Criticisms
Author: Seraji, Farhad
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Blended Learning,Educational Research,Criticism,Vocabulary,Misconceptions,Research Methodology,Case Studies,Research Problems,Elementary Secondary Education,Teaching Methods,Educational Environment,Technology Integration

The present study seeks to critically review the state of the blended learning researches in the Iranian context. For this critique, 47 papers about blended learning were found in a number of indexing databases and their contents were analyzed. The contents mainly revolved around use of relevant terminology, features of blended learning, methodology, levels of blended learning, variables of the study, and the analyzed educational programs. Some major criticisms that can be leveled at these studies include limited range of terminology, inappropriate use of key concepts, overemphasis on quantitative methods, overuse of pseudo-empirical method, lack of case studies, mistaking blended learning for application of computers in education, excessive concentration on the level of educational programs, superficial treatment of the distinction between learning and retaining, lack of attention to some of the variables of blended learning, and use of blended learning for primary and secondary education.
Attitudes toward Computer, Computer Anxiety and Gender as Determinants of Pre-Service Science, Technology, and Mathematics Teachers&apos; Computer Self-Efficacy
Author: Awofala, Adeneye O. A.
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Attitudes,Anxiety,Gender Differences,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Technology Integration,Teaching Methods,Information Technology,Self Efficacy,Technological Literacy,Student Attitudes,Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Technology Education,Educational Experience,Electronic Learning,Intention

For Nigeria to attain her Vision 20: 2020, the school curricula must change in line with the development in technology. Teachers should be able to adapt technology into the teaching and learning process. Three non-intellectual elements that affect the degree of integration of technology into teaching and learning are attitude toward computer, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. The study investigated attitudes towards computer, computer anxiety and gender as determinants of computer self-efficacy among 2100 pre-service science, technology and mathematics (STM) teachers from the University of Lagos of Nigeria using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of the descriptive survey design. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of percentages, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of independent samples t-test, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Finding revealed significant correlations between computer attitudes, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. Gender differences in attitude toward computer, computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety among pre-service STM teachers were significant. Affective component; perceived control component; perceived usefulness component; behavioural intention component; gender; and computer anxiety made statistically significant contributions to the variance in pre-service STM teachers' computer self-efficacy. The study recommended among others that academic institutions should pay more attention to this computer anxiety and adopt proper ways of reducing the computer anxiety. This will enable positive e-learning experiences to be created for pre-service STM teachers.
The Relationship between Media Literacy Levels and Problem Solving Skills of Secondary School Teachers -- The Case of Nigde Province
Author: Celebi, Mustafa Celebi
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Media Literacy,Correlation,Problem Solving,Secondary School Teachers,Measures (Individuals),Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between secondary school teachers' media literacy levels and problem-solving skills and to examine this relationship in terms of various variables. The study is a quantitative research in correlational design. The population of the study consists of 1903 secondary school teachers working in schools located at the center of Nigde which 51 secondary schools in its center in the 2018-2019 academic year has been totally. The sample group of the study consisted of 210 secondary school teachers working at 8 different secondary schools and are determined by simple random sampling method. The data obtained from the study were collected by using the Media Literacy Skills Scale (MLSS) developed by Eristi and Erdem (2017) and the &quot;Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) developed by Heppner and Peterson (1982). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis, Wann-Whitney U test and Spearman rank differences correlation coefficient. As a result of the study, media literacy skill levels and problem-solving skill levels of secondary school teachers were found to be high, and no significant difference was found in problem solving skill levels according to gender and professional field (numerical, verbal) variables. A significant difference was found in favor of men in terms of access to media literacy skills according to gender variable and in favor of numerical field in total and sub-dimensions of media literacy skill levels according to professional field variable. When the professional seniority variable is examined Significant differences were found in problem solving skill levels and media literacy skill levels.