World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues

Development of a teaching media: Powtoon as a learning media for arithmetic

Nia Kania — 2024-10-30

Mathematics is a fundamental science that characterizes the advancement of modern technology. Powtoons are used to explain mathematical concepts attractively, to students' conceptual understanding of mathematics. This study explores how media developed using the Powtoon application can enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This study used the research and development (R & D) method with the ADDIE model. Furthermore, data was obtained from 30 students in a Junior High school. The instruments used include a validation sheet of teaching materials, teacher and student practicality assessment sheets, and tests of students' mathematical understanding abilities. The overall data obtained indicated that students' responses to Powtoon media are good. Based on observations, students like it, but there are a small number of students who feel stiff when learning with Powtoon media. Meanwhile, the teacher's response was high, and this indicated that the teacher felt very helped by the presence of Media Powtoon. In the limited trial phase, the results of teacher and student assessments generally gave practicality assessments, with an average being in the "practical" category. Meanwhile, in the field trial, the result showed that mathematical understanding ability was significantly better than the average pretest.

Keywords: ADDIE models; arithmetic material; learning technologies; mathematical understanding; Powtoon media.

Comparing ICT-assisted take-and-give models with expository models in enhancing students’ logical thinking

Shobiroh Ulfa Kurniyawati — 2024-10-30

This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of the ICT-assisted Take and Give learning model with the Expository model in enhancing students’ logical thinking skills in mathematics. The study addresses the challenges teachers face, including limited strategies and inadequate learning media, which hinder students' logical reasoning development. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent Control Group was used, involving 59 students sampled purposively from a population of 354 at MIN 1 Sleman. Data were collected using validated logical thinking tests and analyzed with an Independent Sample T-test. The results revealed a significant difference, with the Take and Give model showing a higher average score. This indicates that the ICT-assisted Take and Give approach is more effective than the Expository model in improving students’ logical thinking. This study contributes to educational research by highlighting the potential of ICT-supported interactive models to foster critical thinking in mathematics.

Keywords: Expository model; logical thinking; motivation; take and give model.

Moodle’s impact on learner motivation

Vladimir Beketov — 2024-10-30

This paper examines the impact of online learning platforms on learner motivation throughout an academic program. A survey conducted among university students served as the primary research method, with findings analyzed through ANCOVA. The results revealed that online learning platforms positively influence learner motivation, as evidenced by significantly higher scores in key areas such as acquired knowledge, proficiency, and overall graduation outcomes in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings underscore the potential of online learning platforms to enhance educational engagement and performance. The study offers valuable insights for educators and administrators by highlighting the advantages of integrating online platforms into academic curricula. It also supports the conclusions of previous studies, affirming the role of technology in fostering motivation among learners. The results can guide educational institutions in selecting the most effective platforms by providing a balanced overview of their strengths and limitations

Keywords: distance learning; learner motivation; LMS; Moodle; online learning

Analyzing classroom dialogue forms in synchronous science classes via Google Meet

Ambusaidi Ambusaidi Abdullah — 2024-10-30

This study aimed to identify the forms of classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes through Google Meet and explore the difficulties that hinder effective classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes from the point of view of science teachers. The study used a descriptive approach and the sample consisted of 10 science teachers teaching grades (5-8). A class observation card was used to analyze the forms of classroom dialogue. The study results showed that science teachers frequently used whole dialogue in science classes compared to non-whole dialogue. The teacher’s thinking through ideas with students had a higher relative weight than other forms of the whole dialogue. In addition, the results indicated a lack of students only talking in science classes. The results showed some difficulties in activating classroom dialogue in synchronous science classes. Several recommendations and suggestions are proposed to enhance science teaching through the online form.

Keywords: Analyzing classroom, forms, synchronous, science class, Google Meet

Distance training of preservice science teachers in the Covid-19 era

Youness Rakibi — 2024-10-30

This study aimed to assess the experience of distance training in the Department of Life and Earth Sciences at the Regional Centre for Careers Education and Training, Marrakesh-Safi (Morocco), to ensure pedagogical continuity, during the COVID-19 confinement period. The study used the analytical descriptive approach and involved trainers and teacher trainees of Life and Earth Sciences, with a sample of 116. To answer the study questions a questionnaire was developed and introduced to participants. Findings showed that a set of information and communication technology (ICT) tools and distance training models were implemented to ensure training for teacher trainees, despite the poor theoretical and practical training in ICT use in remote education. Faced challenges included weak interactivity and difficulties in assessing trainees’ achievements during the virtual sessions. The researchers recommend that teachers should be trained in ICT use in distance education, and high-quality numerical tools should be developed and made available for training and education purposes.

Keywords: COVID-19 confinement; distance training; pedagogical continuity; preservice teachers.

Building smart universities based on the Internet of Things and information technology service management

Munirul Abidin — 2024-10-30

This study aimed to explain whether academic community readiness, the Internet of Things, and Information Technology Service Management significantly affect university performance towards a smart university. This research also aimed to examine whether Information Technology Service Management mediates the relationship between academic community readiness and the Internet of Things with university performance towards a smart university. The study was conducted with a quantitative approach with a correlational type at several universities in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research sample consisted of 492 people, comprised of students, lecturers, and staff. Data were analyzed using the SmartPLS program version 3.2.9. The results showed that academic community readiness, the Internet of Things, and Information Technology Service Management significantly affect university performance towards a smart university. This study also found that exemplary Information Technology Service Management implementation can mediate the relationship between academic community readiness and IoT with university performance towards a smart university. This research explains the importance of tertiary institutions measuring the preparedness of their academic community to become an innovative community to support the success of the smart university program. This research suggests that the implementation of the Internet of Things and Information Technology Service Management is an essential and primary indicator in supporting the achievement of the smart university program.

Keywords: Community readiness; Internet of Things; smart campus; smart university; university performance.

Impact of iPads on secondary school children’s learning from the teachers’ perspective

Magzhan Kaulanov — 2024-10-30

This article explored the impact of iPad-based learning on secondary school children's motivation and engagement with school subjects. The use of iPads in the classroom has become increasingly common in recent years, with many schools incorporating this technology into their curricula. However, there is a lack of research on the specific impact of iPad-based learning on student motivation and engagement. To address this gap in the literature, the present research conducted a study with a sample of secondary school students to assess the effects of iPad-based learning on motivation and engagement. The results indicated that iPad-based learning had a positive impact on both motivation and engagement, with teachers reporting increased interest and enjoyment of the students in their school subjects when using iPads in the classroom. These findings suggest that iPad-based learning has the potential to enhance student learning experiences and support student success in school. This article tried to find out the impact of using iPads on students’ motivation and engagement among Kazakhstani secondary school teachers.

Keywords: Education technology; iPads; learning; motivation; students