The Impact of Socio-Demographic Factors on the Use of Digital Learning Platforms and Forms of Learning by Generation Z Engineering Students DOI Open Access

Kateřina Berková,

Andrea Kubišová, Katarína Krpálková Krelová

et al.

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 4 - 23

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

The demands on higher education are increasing with the rise of generation Z. emphasis is put dynamism, a fast pace teaching, dividing teaching into smaller blocks, alternating methods, digital tools, and using possibilities modern technologies. Educators must continually innovate build improved pedagogical strategies in engineering to support student learning. Therefore, it necessary constantly more sophisticated educational an impact direct aim this study investigate influence socio-demographic factors (gender, field study, form study) use platforms preferred forms learning among Czech Z university students. emphasizes preferences students degree programs compared economics humanities programs. This comparison results from differences delivery styles or methods. Hypotheses tested Chi-square test Cramer’s V. Engineering prefer videos deeper explanation problem, they mainly MS Teams platform allowing formative assessment expression their attitude. practical implication for identification basic characteristics appropriate strategy reflecting needs representatives. article discusses experimental laboratory teaching. Similarly, as Republic, also international environment, project method, e-learning, gamification, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), microlearning format used working education. highlights need explore social gamification elements

Language: Английский

The Impact of Socio-Demographic Factors on the Use of Digital Learning Platforms and Forms of Learning by Generation Z Engineering Students DOI Open Access

Kateřina Berková,

Andrea Kubišová, Katarína Krpálková Krelová

et al.

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 4 - 23

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

The demands on higher education are increasing with the rise of generation Z. emphasis is put dynamism, a fast pace teaching, dividing teaching into smaller blocks, alternating methods, digital tools, and using possibilities modern technologies. Educators must continually innovate build improved pedagogical strategies in engineering to support student learning. Therefore, it necessary constantly more sophisticated educational an impact direct aim this study investigate influence socio-demographic factors (gender, field study, form study) use platforms preferred forms learning among Czech Z university students. emphasizes preferences students degree programs compared economics humanities programs. This comparison results from differences delivery styles or methods. Hypotheses tested Chi-square test Cramer’s V. Engineering prefer videos deeper explanation problem, they mainly MS Teams platform allowing formative assessment expression their attitude. practical implication for identification basic characteristics appropriate strategy reflecting needs representatives. article discusses experimental laboratory teaching. Similarly, as Republic, also international environment, project method, e-learning, gamification, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), microlearning format used working education. highlights need explore social gamification elements

Language: Английский

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