Robot-Assisted Language Learning (Rall) Of Community Of Inquiry Based On Cognitive Flexibility Approach To Enhance Undergraduate Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Andacademic Writing Skills, Vorapon Mahakaew

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to (1) examine the causal relationships among Community of Inquiry (CoI), Robot-Assisted Language Learning (RALL), and Cognitive Flexibility (CF) on Academic Writing Skills (AWS) and Critical Thinking Skills (CTS); (2) develop a web-based instructional prototype integrating these variables; and (3) evaluate its effectiveness through an empirical intervention. The research was conducted in four phases. Phase 1 employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with 1,134 undergraduate students, confirming significant direct and indirect effects among the variables, with CTS acting as a key mediator. Phase 2 involved the development of a web-based instructional prototype. Phase 3 implemented an 8-week instructional …

การพัฒนาบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงด้วยกลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ของนักเรียนชั้นมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย, สุภลักณ์ สีขาว

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) เพื่อศึกษาสภาพการจัดการเรียนการสอนและแนวทางเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย 2) เพื่อพัฒนาบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงเพื่อส่งเสริมความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ด้วยกลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย 3) เพื่อศึกษาผลของ การใช้บทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิง ฯ และเปรียบเทียบคะแนนความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ก่อนและหลังเรียน ตัวอย่างวิจัยระยะที่ 1 คือ ครูผู้สอนที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการพัฒนาทักษะมิติสัมพันธ์ 9 คน นักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย 15 คน ตัวอย่างวิจัยระยะที่ 2 คือ ผู้เชี่ยวชาญรวมจำนวน 6 คน ตัวอย่างวิจัยระยะที่ 3 คือ นักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย รวม 50 คน เครื่องมือในการวิจัยได้แก่ 1) แบบสัมภาษณ์ครูและผู้เรียน 2) บทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ 3) แบบประเมินคุณภาพบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ 4) แผนการจัดการเรียนรู้ 5) แบบทดสอบวัดความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ 6) แบบประเมินความพึงพอใจในบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลประกอบด้วย 1) การวิเคราะห์ด้วยสถิติบรรยาย 2) การวิเคราะห์คะแนนพัฒนาการสัมพัทธ์ (relative growth score) 3) เปรียบเทียบค่าเฉลี่ยของคะแนนความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ การทดสอบค่าที (t-test) ผลการวิจัย สรุปได้ดังนี้ 1. การศึกษาสภาพการเรียนการสอนเกี่ยวกับมิติสัมพันธ์ พบว่าผู้เรียนเคยทำแบบฝึกหัดเกี่ยวกับมิติสัมพันธ์มาบ้าง แต่ไม่ได้รับการฝึกฝนเพิ่มเติม ด้วยเนื้อหาเป็นส่วนย่อยในหลายวิชา อีกทั้งเวลาและแบบฝึกที่มี ผู้เรียนมีความสนใจหากมีบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ ซึ่งสามารถเรียนรู้ได้ทุกที่ทุกเวลาตามต้องการ และการออกแบบบทเรียนที่มีเนื้อหา วิธีการเรียนรู้ที่สอดคล้องกับวัตถุประสงค์ของบทเรียน โดยใช้สีโทนเย็นเช่น สีฟ้า, สีเขียว หรือขาว ฯลฯ เป็นต้น 2. ผลการพัฒนาบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ ประกอบด้วย 1) บทเรียน 4 บทเรียน 2) กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศภาพ (Visual Scaffolding) เน้นการใช้การเรียนรู้ด้วยภาพ ได้แก่ เส้นสี, เส้นชี้นำ, ตัวอักษรชี้นำ LTR บอกทิศทางและภาพ 3D ในส่วนเฉลย เพื่อง่ายต่อการจดจำและเรียนรู้ด้วยการดูดซึมข้อมูลรูปแบบภาพ 3) การจัดการเรียนการสอนด้วยบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ 3. ผลการเรียนด้วยบทเรียนโมบายเลิร์นนิงฯ …

Ai In Education: Investigating The Potential Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) To Support Biology Teachers In Improving Their Pedagogical Practices To Teaching Topics Perceived As Difficult., Silas Otiende Ouma

Master of Education

Ensuring learner engagement is crucial for achieving conceptual understanding, especially in biology classes. In Kenya, a noticeable decline in average biology scores, and insights from studies indicate that there is a dominant use of teacher-centered teaching methods which rarely engage learners to enable them to comprehend some of the biology topics that are marred with complexity. This research aimed to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support biology teachers in improving their pedagogical practices in teaching topics perceived as difficult. The study began by exploring the perceived difficult topics in biology, the current pedagogical approaches used to teach …

Exploring The Integration Of Ict In Early Childhood Education To Enhance Literacy And Numeracy In Kaliua District: Insights From Preschool Teachers’ Practices., Nemes Danstan Benguye

Master of Education

This research project explores how ICT is integrated in early childhood education in Tanzania, focusing on its potential to enhance reading, writing and numeracy skills among young learners. It emphasizes the importance of ICT integration in shaping children's academic trajectory and cognitive development. In developed countries many studies on ICT integration in ECE to enhance literacy and numeracy skills are being conducted unlike those in the global south.  Findings from those studies conducted in the global south, particularly in Tanzania have consistently documented the contributing factors for limited opportunities, challenges associated with the availability of ICT tools and resources, and …

Exploring The Potential Of Utilizing Esports In The Development Of Workforce Communication And Collaboration Skills, Anthony Gray, James Bartlett

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

This study explores the potential of esports in workforce development, specifically for enhancing the communication and collaboration skills of Generation Z. As Generation Z enters the job market, a gap in necessary communication and collaboration skills has become evident. Esports, previously studied for its social skill development benefits (Nielson & Hanghoj, 2019), offers a unique platform for skill enhancement. Adopting a social constructivist framework (Shabani et al., 2010), this research investigates how esports participation can bridge this skill gap, crucial for career retention and progression. Through a mixed-method approach involving surveys and player evaluations, the study aims to assess skill …

A Point Of Singularity For Technology And Engineering Education, Philip A. Reed

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

[First paragraph] I attended graduate school at Virginia Tech in the late 1990's and some of my fondest memories are from the side conversations with the faculty. The faculty at that time consisted of my mentor and program leader, Jim LaPorte, and other leaders in the field: Allen Bame, Sharon Brusic, Tom Jeffries, and Mark Sanders. Bill Dugger had recently retired from the university but maintained an office in Blacksburg to work full time on the Technology for All Americans Project (TfAAP, ITEEA, 2024) and he was very gracious about hosting students at the TfAAP office …

The Promise And Pitfalls Of Genai In Education, Helen Crompton

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Since ChatGPT was made available to the public, artificial intelligence (AI) has had accelerated growth in the field of education at an unprecedented rate. This study examined the misuses and limitations of ChatGPT and similar generative AI as well as the affordances of these tools for teaching and learning. Using PRISMA protocol, this thematic systematic review examined extant literature from November 2022 to June 2024. The findings reveal five misuses and limitations trends in the literature of cheating, inaccuracies, plagiarism, bias, and data privacy. Affordances highlighted six areas of content creation, personalization, engagement, student coaching and assistance, assessment, and task …

The Seti Framework And Technology Integration In The Digital Age, Helen Crompton, Diane Burke, Christine Nickel, Agnes Chigona

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Effective integration of technology is critical for online, blended, hybrid, and face-to-face learning. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the SETI (Socio-Ecological Technology Integration) framework and explain what it adds to the scholarly research regarding effective technology integration. The SETI framework goes beyond previous frameworks and applies a holistic systems approach to understanding effective technology integration. This takes into account all aspects of technology integration including new findings uncovered during the Covid-19 lockdown. TPACK and SAMR were analyzed identifying their benefits and limitations and then the SETI framework was explained providing insight into the value of a whole …

Types Of Teacher-Ai Collaboration In K-12 Classroom Instruction: Chinese Teachers' Perspective, Jinhee Kim

STEMPS Faculty Publications

The advancing power and capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded the roles of AI in education and have created the possibility for teachers to collaborate with AI in classroom instruction. However, the potential types of teacher-AI collaboration (TAC) in classroom instruction and the benefits and challenges of implementing TAC are still elusive. This study, therefore, aimed to explore different types of TAC and the potential benefits and obstacles of TAC through Focus Group Interviews with 30 Chinese teachers. The study found that teachers anticipated six types of TAC, which are thematized as One Teach, One Observe; One Teach, One …

Distributed Leadership In International Schools Across The Asia Pacific: A Sequential Explanatory Study, Robert A. Appino

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Leadership Studies

This explanatory study examined how distributed leadership is practiced in international schools. This included looking at principals’ readiness to practice a distributed perspective of leadership, how they practice leadership, the opportunities for teacher leadership, and the relationship between distributed leadership practices and school innovation and improvement. Principals have increasingly adopted distributed leadership, sharing responsibilities with others, in response to COVID-19 (Azorin, Harris, & Jones, 2020). However, this response was not by design but to survive (Harris & Jones, 2020). The demands of the pandemic left leaders stretched more than ever, and adopting distributed leadership practices was essential (Harris & Jones, …

The Effect Of Visual Signaling On Psychomotor Learning: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Study In Physical Therapy Education, Julie Pfeiffer

Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences

The signaling principle states that people learn better when cues are used to highlight important information in a multimedia presentation. Prior research has shown that visual signaling improves learning by directing the learner’s attention to the relevant information of the instruction, improving the learner’s ability to select essential words and pictures. While the visual signaling principle has been applied to learning in the cognitive domain, the effect of visual signaling on learning within the psychomotor domain is limited. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the signaling principle on learning psychomotor skills from multimedia instruction, specifically …

Impacts Of Open-Source Hardware Movements On Electronics Engineering Educational Outcomes, Angelica Tolentino Masa, Ralph Anthony Ramos Rafael, King Harold A. Recto

Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering Faculty Publications

The integration of the Open-source Hardware (OSHW) movement into electronics engineering education has not only democratized access to intricate designs but has also transformed the pedagogical landscape. OSHW's principles, inspired by the open-source software paradigm, have given rise to a collaborative learning environment where students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This research, conducted through a rigorous methodology encompassing literature review, thematic analysis, and purposive sampling from reputable academic sources like IEEE Xplore, highlights the significant potential of OSHW. It not only enhances curriculum development and practical skill acquisition but also fosters a sense of global community …

Our Journey To Valuing Computational Thinking As A Tool To Address Inequity And Cultivate Well-Being In Urban Education, Malgorzata Powietrzynska Ph.D., Linda Noble

Publications and Research

A Discrepancy In Discrepancy Scores? Comparing The Borich And Ranked Discrepancy Models For Determining Professional Development Needs, Donald M. Johnson, Will Doss, Chris Estepp, Henry O. Akwah, George W. Wardlow

Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Borich (1980) model has been widely used to determine professional development (PD) needs of school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers over the past 40-plus years. However, recent criticism, primarily focused on a purported statistical issue, has led to development of the Ranked Discrepancy Model [RDM (Narine & Harder, 2021)] as a potential alternative. This article provides perspective on the statistical issue in question and compares the results of using the Borich model and the RDM to assess precision agriculture (PA) PD needs of Arkansas SBAE teachers (N = 44). Our quantitative results indicated the two models produced different PD …

Inservice Needs Of Selected Arkansas Agriculture Teachers Related To Precision Agriculture, Henry O. Akwah, Donald M, Johnson, George W. Wardlow, Cengiz Koparan, Aurelie Poncet

Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose of this study was to determine selected Arkansas school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers’ perceptions of the importance, ability to teach, inservice needs, and barriers relative to incorporating precision agriculture (PA) into their programs. A non-probability sample (n = 44) of teachers participating in an introductory PA workshop completed the survey. Teachers rated each of the  PA competencies as being above average or high importance but rated their ability to teach each competency as being none or below average. When competencies were grouped into seven PA topics, teachers had inservice needs for each topic with mean weighted discrepancy …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Game-Based Virtual Reality In Satellite Ground Control Operations Education And Training, Lana Laskey, Joseph R. Keebler, Paul M. Cairns, Geovanny Lopez

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

There is increased global demand for satellite amenities such as navigation, communications, weather reporting, disaster management, agricultural operations, or humanitarian assistance. The growing demand for satellite technology amplifies the need for highly trained satellite operators. Traditional simulation training methods typically utilize two-dimensional computer displays. However, training approaches involving game-based instruction and immersive virtual reality have shown benefits when integrated with complex disciplines and may provide an advanced training alternative for satellite operators. Game-based instruction enhances user motivation and cognitive engagement, while immersive virtual reality promotes user presence and prolonged cognitive engagement. The combination of these two training methods, noted as …

A Comparative Study Of Teacher-Student Verbal Interaction In Primary School Mathematics Classroom Teachers --Taking Novice Teachers And Expert Teachers As Examples, Qiong Zhang, Ying Wang

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

Teacher-student verbal interaction is a key method of encouraging active learning and participation in classroom activities. It significantly improves the effectiveness of teaching and learning in primary mathematics. Teachers at different developmental stages show obvious behavioral differences in the process of classroom interaction with students, and an in-depth analysis of these differences can help promote the professional growth of novice teachers. Based on the Classroom Smart Evaluation System (CSMS), this study compares and analyzes the teacher-student interaction behaviors of novice and expert teachers based on two co-curricular lessons on multiplication of 5 in second-grade primary mathematics. It was found that …

Vol 17(2) List Of Reviewers

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

Vol 17(2) List of Reviewers

The Influence Of Educational Big Data Visualization On Students' Learning Initiative, Ting You

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

With the development of educational informatization, a large amount of data has been generated in the field of education through various platforms, which prompted research on educational big data among numerous researchers. The quasi-experimental research method has certain controllability. This study adopts the method of quasi-experimental research to conduct a semester of educational big data visualization experiments teaching students through the learning platform. The purpose is to explore the impact of educational big data visualization on students’ learning initiatives. Participants were divided into two different groups, namely an experimental group (52 people) and a control group (40 people) for a …

Mixed-Reality Learning Environment In Studio-Based Learning To Enhance Creative Problem-Solving For Architecture, Thadharphut Limapornvanitr

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research and development aim to 1) address the factor structure of creative problem-solving skills for undergraduate architecture students in Thailand. 2) identify what technology-fostered, mixed-reality learning environment for studio-based design learning could enhance the creative problem-solving of undergraduate architecture students in Thailand. 3) design and develop a mixed-reality learning environment in studio-based learning to enhance creative problem-solving for architecture. 4) define mixed-reality learning environments in studio-based learning to enhance creative problem-solving for architecture. Samples are a multistage random sampling of 655 undergraduate architecture students in Thailand. Three experts in the first phase validated the self-evaluation form. Nineteen undergraduate students …