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Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

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Forging Connections In A Digital World: Are Educational Organizations Maximizing Their Position In The Twittersphere?, Ruoxi Qi, Ana-Paula Correia, Chenxi Liu, Fan Xu, Tianqi Li

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This study aims to investigate how educational organizations utilize social media, specifically Twitter, to interact and communicate with their audiences. Using text mining techniques, the researchers analyzed messages from top Twitter accounts of educational organizations in the U.S. The study sheds light on which types of messages receive more engagement on Twitter, such as likes, comments, and retweets. Furthermore, the study examines the characteristics of the most popular tweets. The findings of this research provide insights to educational organizations on how to improve their social media strategy for effective communication and audience engagement.

Performance And Perception Disparities In Blended Learning Across Varied Vocational Academic Backgrounds, Yujie Cao, Azhan Abdul Aziz, Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd Arshard

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

With rising popularity of vocational education in China, the study investigates how academic backgrounds influence vocational students’ perceptions and learning outcomes in a blended SketchUp course, guided by Blended Learning framework and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Quantitative data from 71 undergraduate and 71 junior college interior architecture students was analyzed using statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and t-tests. The analysis showed no significant differences between academic groups in academic achievements, but differences in several perceptions, suggesting equitable learning experiences in the blended course. Tutorial videos may have contributed to personalized pacing, reducing variations among learners. Applying TAM to …

Are Assignments And Assessments Necessary? — Influence Of Micro-Course Utilization Methods On Blended Teaching Effectiveness, Jing Zhao, Astri Yulia, Mohamed Ayob Bin Sukani, Rina Abdul Shukor

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The increasing convergence of online and offline teaching methodologies necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage micro-course resources for optimal educational outcomes. This research investigated the effects of various micro-course utilization strategies on undergraduate design students’ learning outcomes through comparative experiments in blended learning. The objective was to ascertain whether structured learning tasks, assessments provided by instructors, and monitoring of student progress could augment engagement and performance compared to an unstructured approach to micro-course content. A single-factor experimental design was employed, involving two entire classes from the same major over an 119-day period. The study concentrated on the influence …

The Role Of District Superintendents In Technology Integration: A Systematic Review And Framework Synthesis, Ebrahim Azarshab, Mohammad Ghahramani, Mahmood Abolghasemi, Esmaeil Azimi

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The necessity to achieve the catalytic advantages of technology is continuously transforming the traditional roles of district superintendents to align with the digital learning environment. A meta-synthesis was undertaken to identify the roles of district superintendents in technology integration within public school districts and to compare them with traditional roles. This research followed the methodological approach outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The eligibility criteria comprised studies that explored the role of district superintendents in technology integration in public school districts. The data search was carried out in March 2023 across various databases …

Academic Communities Of Engagement: Exploring The Impact Of Online And In‑Person Support Communities On The Academic Engagement Of Online Learners, Kristian J. Spring, Charles R. Graham, Courtney N. Hanny, Sara Tuiloma, Kamal Badar

Faculty Publications

Institutions of higher education are interested in supporting the academic success of their students in the most effective ways possible. Increasingly, this means engaging students in a blend of both online and in-person learning activities as well as connecting students with supportive communities in both modalities. This research explores the efforts of an institution that is trying to create positive post-secondary learning experiences for thousands of adults who have experienced significant barriers to accessing higher education through traditional routes. Students around the world are supported through both online and local, in-person communities created to support their academic engagement. In this …

Online Technologies And Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presentation Slides, Daniel Matishek

Open Educational Resources

The workshops address online technologies such as learning management systems, screen capture tools, communication tools, online teaching pedagogy, and online learning assessments. Additionally, through an emphasis on culturally responsive pedagogy, participants will explore how knowing students' values and experiences can be used to inform teaching, selecting curriculum content with students in mind, using student-centered teaching techniques, and creating a supportive environment online.

Digital Distraction On Academic Performance: An Hlm Study On K-12 Learners, Hajeen Choi, Saeyan Yun

School of Engineering Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of digital distraction on student performance across courses, and to assess the moderation effect of the average student age, using Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). Multilevel modeling analyses, conducted with 11,237 students across 95 courses revealed that digital distractions negatively affected student performance. However, there was no moderating effect of student average age within each course on the relationship between digital distraction and performance across courses.

Empowering Children With Special Needs (Cwsn) In Computer Science: An Interactive Hand Gestures Approach To Number Conversion Teaching, Renjith P.R., Jeeva Jose

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

It is essential for teachers to effectively address the diverse needs of students within the classroom environment, encompassing variations in IQ, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and mathematical proficiency. Ensuring the inclusion of CwSN (Children with Special Needs) is imperative to prevent social division in the classroom. While the department offers accommodations such as scribes, interpreters, or extra time for examinations, these measures may not fully address the specific needs of CwSN. This study explores the efficacy of employing hand gestures as a teaching tool for CwSN in computer science, particularly in the realm of number conversions. A machine learning-based tool …

Assessing Technology Usage In Relation To The Quality Of Life In Autistic Children, Cristina Costescu, Ioana Tufar, Laura Chezan, Mălina Șogor, Alexandra Confederat

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and duration of technology use by autistic children, their primary activities when engaging with technology, and the association between technology use and quality of life. We assumed that technology serves as a means of communication with peers, and it is associated with an improved quality of life.

Methods

The study sample consisted of 61 parents of autistic children aged 5-10 years old. The Quality of Life for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Scale was used to measure children's quality of life based on parent report, and the Technology Use …

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 …

Asset Mindsets And Blended Learning Environments: A Career Educator’S Autoethnography, Elizabeth A. Buffington

Education Dissertations

This autoethnography explores a career educator's personal and professional journey transitioning from a deficit mindset to an asset based mindset. The author examines teaching practices through critical self-inquiry, reflecting on how technology, including Blended Learning Models (Clayton Christensen Institute, 2013), student-centered learning, and an asset mindset enhance educational experiences. The dissertation integrates key frameworks such as Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) (Mishra, 2019), Universal Design for Learning (UDL) CAST (2024), and the concept of Funds of Knowledge (FoK) (Gonzalez, Moll & Amanti, 2005) to demonstrate how educators can adapt instruction as reflexive practitioners Cunliffe, 2016) to support diverse learners. …

Athletic Trainers' Perceptions Of The Structure And Barriers To Online Continuing Education Clinical Documentation Models, Sara L. Nottingham, Tricia M. Kasamatsu, Julie M. Cavallario, Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) appreciate the accessibility of web-based continuing education (CE) opportunities. ATs describe needing more CE opportunities related to clinical documentation, but the effectiveness of CE in this content area has not been studied.

Objective: Obtain ATs’ perceptions of their experiences accessing web-based CE specific to clinical documentation.

Design: Qualitative study.

Setting: Web-based audio interviews.

Patients or Other Participants: Twenty-nine ATs, averaging 36.2 ± 9.0 years of age, including 16 women and 13 men who represented 8 different clinical practice settings.

Data Collection and Analysis: Participants previously completed 1 of 2 web-based CE modules specific to clinical documentation, …

การพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้โมไบล์เลิร์นนิงแบบสืบสอบโดยใช้ปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างในการจับกลุ่มร่วมคิดเพื่อส่งเสริมการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย, ธรรมทัศน์ สิงห์กา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) ศึกษาสภาพความเป็นจริง สภาพที่คาดหวัง และความต้องการจำเป็นในการพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้โมไบล์เลิร์นนิงแบบสืบสอบโดยใช้ปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างในการ จับกลุ่มร่วมคิดเพื่อส่งเสริมการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย จากครูผู้สอนในกลุ่มสาระวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี ระดับชั้นมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย จำนวน 390 คน 2) พัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ โดยสัมภาษณ์ความคิดเห็นผู้เชี่ยวชาญ จำนวน 5 คน 3) ศึกษาผลการใช้รูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ กับนักเรียน ชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 4 จำนวน 34 คน ผลการวิจัยพบว่า . 1) สภาพความเป็นจริงในการพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ อยู่ในระดับมาก ค่าเฉลี่ยสูงสุด คือ ผู้สอนมีการแสดงให้เห็นถึงการเอาใจใส่ ให้คำชมเชย และเสริมแรงให้กับผู้เรียน (x̄ = 4.17, SD = 0.72) สภาพที่คาดหวังอยู่ในระดับมากที่สุด ค่าเฉลี่ยสูงสุด คือ ผู้สอนนำอุปกรณ์ อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ เข้ามาใช้ในการจัดการเรียนการสอน และผู้สอนมอบหมายงานได้สอดคล้องกับเนื้อหาบทเรียน (x̄ = 4.67, SD = 0.54) และความต้องการจำเป็นในการพัฒนารูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ ลำดับที่ 1 คือ ด้านการจัดกิจกรรมการเรียนการสอน ผู้สอนมอบหมายให้ผู้เรียนศึกษาเนื้อหาผ่านสื่อวิดีโอนอกชั้นเรียนก่อนทำกิจกรรมการเรียนการสอนในชั้นเรียน (PNIModified = 0.23) 2) รูปแบบการเรียนรู้ฯ ประกอบไปด้วย 6 องค์ประกอบ คือ ระบบจัดการเรียนรู้ที่สนับสนุนการเรียนผ่านอุปกรณ์เคลื่อนที่ เทคโนโลยีสนับสนุน ผู้อำนวยการเรียนรู้ ผู้เรียน กิจกรรมการเรียนรู้สืบสอบร่วมด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้าง และการประเมินผล โดยมี 5 ขั้นตอน คือ (1) กระตุ้นความสนใจร่วมกับกิจกรรมคิดเดี่ยว (2) สำรวจและค้นคว้าร่วมกับกิจกรรมคิดเป็นคู่ด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้าง (3) อธิบายและลงข้อสรุปร่วมกับกิจกรรมคิดเป็นกลุ่มด้วยปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างและกิจกรรมแบ่งปัน (4) ขยายความรู้ร่วมกับปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้าง (5) ประเมิน . 3) ผลการใช้รูปแบบการเรียนรู้โมไบล์เลิร์นนิงแบบสืบสอบโดยใช้ปัญญาประดิษฐ์แบบรู้สร้างในการจับกลุ่มร่วมคิดเพื่อส่งเสริมการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย พบว่า คะแนนการคิดอย่างมีวิจารณญาณหลังเรียนสูงกว่าก่อนเรียนอย่างมีนัยสำคัญที่ระดับ .05. .

Silence Is Not Golden: Exploring The Trade-Offs Between Transparency And Burden In Dirs Reporting, Katie Nelson

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

This study explores the United States federal government's Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), which is an instrument that is used during emergencies to gather information on what five communication avenues are not actively working at the time of the emergency or during the recovery process. The synthesis provides a framework for characteristics that cite the necessities for this study on DIRS. Examining DIRS will help us understand its strengths, limitations, and potential improvements. Evaluating the details of historical and global research on emergency communications are gathered. The analysis provides insights into DIRS's past, present, and future. Bring to light future …

From Fixed To Growth: How A Mindset Transforms Student Learning, Andrew Fabo

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Placing labels onto young learners, such as “smart” and “gifted,” impacts their brain growth and mental health tremendously; rarely in a positive manner. This way of thinking, formed by separating students into “accelerated” and “normal” categories, can instill what is known as a fixed mindset of learning. Believing that there is no room to grow, or being afraid to make mistakes, largely due to the impact of these labels, learners quickly become less likely to attempt more challenging tasks; as well as persevere through difficult obstacles. Through extensive research within the Akron-Summit County Public Library, The University of Akron’s Bierce …

Exploring Parental Engagement In A Family Stem Program Leveraging Social Media Spaces, Valentina Bongiovanni

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The Family Take-home STEM Toolkit Program offers families the opportunity to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning by utilizing the informal environments of the home and program-dedicated social media groups. This initiative provides a frame for this research, as parental engagement in the context of this early childhood program is explored through the lens of the Ecologies of Parental Engagement (EPE). This theoretical model understands engagement as the mediation of space and capital (Barton et al., 2004) and guides this study to further explore parental perceptions concerning the social media space activated with the STEM Toolkit Program. …

Gender Differences In Achievement, Behavior, And Stem Interest Among Learners Using Minecraft, Maricel A. Esclamado, Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo

Department of Information Systems & Computer Science Faculty Publications

In this paper, we analyze how male and female learners differ in their in-game behaviors, knowledge assessment outcomes, and STEM interest using the What-If Hypothetical Implementations using Minecraft (WHIMC). We also investigate how male and female learners’ self-reported levels of frustration and boredom relate to these outcomes. We examine in-game data, out-of-game assessment data, self-reported frustration and boredom, and results of the STEM interest questionnaire (SIQ) from 175 Grade 8 learners from a school in the Philippines. We found that male learners tend to explore more than female learners. Both genders learn more through more exploration, making more observations, and …

Exploring I-Ready Mathematics And Its Support For Learning Fractions Of Third Grade Students, Allison Carnesale

Honors Undergraduate Theses

This study explores the effectiveness of the i-Ready Mathematics program in enhancing third-grade students’ understanding of fractions through a mixed-methods approach. Utilizing an explanatory sequential design, this research combines quantitative analysis of student diagnostic and F.A.S.T. assessment scores in mathematics with qualitative observational data. The study aims to assess whether i-Ready serves as a supportive tool for fraction learning and identify behavioral factors influencing student engagement.

Conducted over a three-month period in one third grade classroom, the study followed five students engaged with i-Ready’s fraction-focused lessons. Quantitative findings indicated that most students demonstrated academic growth, as evidenced by upward trends …