Social Media as a Tool for Informal Spanish Learning: A Phenomenological Study of Chinese Students' Behavior in Spain DOI Open Access
Xinyu Zhang, Francesca Romero Forteza

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024

: This study explores the perceptions of Chinese learners in Spain regarding use social networks for informal Spanish language learning. The objective is to identify challenges and benefits using address real needs students learning Spanish. A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted, focusing on participants’ before after networks. Eight were selected study. conducted Valencia Barcelona, Spain, from 1 September 2023 20 March 2024, three commonly used media compared. results indicate positive towards as a tool Spanish, highlighting its usefulness improving skills enhancing cultural awareness. Additionally, Xiaohongshu Bilibili emerged most popular platforms among students. concludes that effectively meets authentic both adaptation. multifaceted reflects complexity digital age, combining personal passion, professional aspirations, adaptation needs.

Язык: Английский

Acceptance of e-learning in higher education: The role of task-technology fit with the information systems success model DOI Creative Commons
Ibrahim Youssef Alyoussef

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(3), С. e13751 - e13751

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2023

The COVID-19 global epidemic has compelled higher education institutions to reconsider their teaching methods. Because of this public health emergency, universities in have adopted e-learning techniques as a solution face-to-face education. Thus, emerged critical technology at institutions. Nonetheless, the effectiveness systems is largely dependent on students' adoption such systems. study aims evaluate usefulness task-technology fit (TTF) with information system success model (ISSM) perceiving goal encouraging them adopt context employed quantitative approach, and theoretical was evaluated proposed hypotheses find relationships between constructs. A questionnaire based TTF ISSM distributed among students, 260 valid responses were received using sample random sampling technique. Data analyzed help SPSS Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). After analyzing data, it found that perceived ease use, usefulness, task are positively significantly influenced by quality, enjoyment, characteristics, characteristics. results use show positive effect benefits educational institutions, all male female students completely satisfied As result, we advise for purposes should motivated do so through lecturers higher-level

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Digital Platforms and the Improvement of Learning Outcomes: Evidence Extracted from Meta-Analysis DOI Open Access
Farhan Mohammed Alshammary, Waleed Salim Alhalafawy

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(2), С. 1305 - 1305

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2023

Digital platforms are one of the educational resources that were used in education prior to Covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, pandemic has led a complete shift learning via digital platforms, and therefore they have become strategic alternative for sustainable education. Given previous studies regarding impact on outcomes yielded conflicting results, present study aims determine whether or not improve outcomes. To achieve this aim, meta-analysis approach was through examination overall effect size these besides set mediating variables including period, subject area, student rating, publication type. Thirty published between 2015 2021 comparing traditional classrooms accounted for. The focus period time because fourth industrial revolution took place where use teaching prosperous. Findings showed using random model (g = 0.278; p < 0.001; α 0.05) small positive, from (0.123–0.433) favor so no evidence bias could be discovered data. result current may useful universities e-learning centers how

Язык: Английский

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Integrated Social Cognitive Theory with Learning Input Factors: The Effects of Problem-Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills on Learning Performance Sustainability DOI Open Access
Mohammed Almulla, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(5), С. 3978 - 3978

Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2023

E-learning is expected to become a common teaching and learning approach in educational institutions the near future; thus, success of e-learning initiatives must be ensured order make this sustainable mode learning. In improve students’ performance through use Saudi Arabia’s higher education, it was objective paper examine relationships between social cognitive theory input factors reflective thinking inquiry style as well indirect effects student problem-solving critical skills. As result, study thoroughly assessed that currently use, along with components situational should carefully taken into account while introducing an online education system top universities way ensuring sustainability. 294 university students completed questionnaire served initial dataset for research study, proposed conceptual model comprehensively using SEM. The results demonstrated have always had significant impact on involvement, human engagement, power, identity, support. Similar findings were obtained regarding skills inquiry-based thinking. Thus, ability learn greatly influenced by their solve problems think critically. Therefore, almost certain will aid policy makers decision whether fully deploy sustainability at throughout Arabia.

Язык: Английский

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Creation of Virtual Reality for Education Purposes DOI Open Access
Péter Kuna, Alena Hašková,

Ľuboš Borza

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(9), С. 7153 - 7153

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2023

Virtual reality systems have been developed primarily for the entertainment sector. However, they are being increasingly considered as high potential tools use in industry and education. In this context, schools now facing a challenge to introduce virtual-reality-supported teaching into their processes. With mind, authors, paper, focus on possibility using virtual excursions part of vocational education training. For purpose, analyze suitability usability selected systems, well relevant camera creation software products designed industrial practice upper secondary schools’ apprenticeships (vocational training). The main results analyses summarized form tabularized SWOT parameters.

Язык: Английский

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Acceptance of Mobile Learning Technology by Teachers: Influencing Mobile Self-Efficacy and 21st-Century Skills-Based Training DOI Open Access
Nisar Ahmed Dahri, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Abeer S. Almogren

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(11), С. 8514 - 8514

Опубликована: Май 24, 2023

This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing acceptance of mobile learning technology for 21st-century skills-based training among teachers in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. adopted Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT) model, which included constructs such as performance expectancy, effort facilitating conditions, social influence, self-efficacy, student behavioural intention, training, creative thinking skills. A survey was conducted with 619 from Pakistan who participated a two-week learning-based session. The data were analysed using structural equation modeling (SEM). results show that all hypotheses supported, indicating positive relationship between use training. study’s findings suggest by emphasising self-efficacy when designing interventions, will be more likely accept contributed sustainability providing increased access quality education.

Язык: Английский

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Integrating Communication and Task–Technology Fit Theories: The Adoption of Digital Media in Learning DOI Open Access
Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Ahmad Samed Al‐Adwan, Qusay Al-Maatouk

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(10), С. 8144 - 8144

Опубликована: Май 17, 2023

In order to eliminate discrepancies between the literature on use of digital media for education and its effects students’ academic achievement in higher institutions, this article aims develop a model that would identify essential aspects are predicted continue play large role TTF CT learning, which could be used improve performance education. The purpose study was investigate characteristics relationship their theories determine how they affect research satisfaction AP HE institutions. Data were collected using questionnaire survey. A survey primary method data collection. total 1330 students who acquainted with participated collection from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. To assess findings, quantitative structural equation modeling used. Technological, task, social found have substantial association sites purposes, had favorable impact educational achievement. Similar this, significant online communication, reasons communicating, communication self-efficacy, attitude toward features TC exist utilizing purposes positively impacted as well performance. concludes concepts enhance active learning give them ability effectively exchange knowledge, data, discussions. further objectives, we advise make platforms. Additionally, educators institutions need convinced platforms lessons.

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Essential Factors to Improve Student Performance Using an E-Learning Model: Review Study DOI Open Access
Ragad M Tawafak,

Ibrahim Yaussef Alyoussef,

Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi

и другие.

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), Год журнала: 2023, Номер 17(03), С. 160 - 176

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2023

The e-learning system is one of the most common methods for improving student performance and ongoing goal using in higher education. popular kind a big that used at college level, including Moodle, MOOCs, systems. A rigorous review various tools can be to raise students' presented this paper. Based on survey literature, comparison was established between key elements employed e-learning. method extract more than model, then connect these factors In order create better model with full element constraints, paper also includes extracting causal links aspects. analysis's finding recent models accepted use raising are TAM2, TAM3, ECT. This study reveals framework highlights easy according updated related studies.

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Mobile-Based Training and Certification Framework for Teachers’ Professional Development DOI Open Access
Nisar Ahmed Dahri, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Abeer S. Almogren

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(7), С. 5839 - 5839

Опубликована: Март 28, 2023

This study highlights the challenges faced in providing professional development programs for teachers, including limited resources and conventional training methods. Mobile technology, with its flexibility cost-effectiveness, is increasingly being used as a part of programs, but existing frameworks do not adequately support integration technology. proposes mobile-based certification framework that includes mobile phones, curriculum assessment, expert support, CPD evaluation. The was piloted 35 participants from Pakistan Saudi Arabia, positive results indicating effective enhancing teachers’ learning outcomes. According to responses, 100% agreed this groundbreaking endeavor expressed excitement use it. Additionally, 98% found easier more enjoyable than traditional recommends implementation improve bridge gap between methods needs modern-day educators. also potential student outcomes by developing knowledge skills teachers.

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New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics DOI Creative Commons
Jonny Nilimaa

Trends in Higher Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(3), С. 477 - 495

Опубликована: Июль 17, 2023

This paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization fail engage students the exploration of mathematical concepts connect content real-world problems. In contrast, proposed approach requires invent solve their own tasks based personal interests experiences. By actively engaging with relationships, deepen understanding while developing essential skills such as communication, self-assessment, peer feedback. Anonymized correction is also introduced means minimizing bias promoting objectivity wider understanding. The study investigates student perceptions experiences regarding its effects creativity problem-solving skills. findings suggest that way examining may not only enhance students’ abilities but collaborative learning environment encourages communication support. concludes adoption this has potential transform traditional promote more engaged, creative, for wide range subjects.

Язык: Английский

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Online collaborative tools for science education: Boosting learning outcomes, motivation, and engagement DOI
Hüseyin Ateş, Mustafa Köroğlu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 40(3), С. 1052 - 1067

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Abstract Background Online collaboration tools have been identified as potentially effective means for enhancing student learning, motivation, and engagement in science education. However, their effectiveness improving education outcomes among middle school students remains uncertain. Objectives The study aimed to investigate the impact of online on students, focusing learning achievement, engagement, motivation. Methods A quasi‐experimental design with a pretest‐posttest control group was used this study. total 60 eighth‐grade were involved study, both experimental groups comprising 30 each. incorporated use digital platforms, including Asana, Slack, Team Viewer, instrumental components project execution discussion lessons. Conversely, adhered current educational approach Turkey, characterized by employment an inquiry‐based strategy instruction. Data collected over eight weeks using achievement test, scale, motivation scale. Results demonstrated significantly higher post‐test scores compared group, suggesting that positively impacted outcomes. Additionally, survey data indicated high levels when tools. Conclusions findings support notion can effectively enhance students. These results significant implications educators, institutions, policymakers, curriculum developers. Further research is needed examine potential these various contexts different populations. This will help broaden understanding how be integrated into diverse environments, benefiting larger number further

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