Benefits Of Technology In Education Research Articles

Empowering Teachers Through Digital Assessment: Enhancing Competence and Efficiency with Google Forms in Primary Education

This study focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of training on the use of Google Form as an online exam medium in improving teacher competence and the efficiency of the assessment process at SD Negeri Besuk Agung, Probolinggo. The main objective of this study is to identify how this training can improve teachers' skills in using digital technology, as well as its impact on student motivation and participation. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, where data is collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis. The results of the study show that Google Form training significantly increases teachers' confidence and competence in using this technology, as well as speeds up the assessment process. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure and access to technology among students still need to be overcome. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of infrastructure support and ongoing training to maximize the benefits of technology in education. This research makes an important contribution to the basic education literature and offers practical guidance for technology adoption in resource-constrained schools.

Lecturers' Perceptions of The Use Of E-Evaluation In Assessing The Academic Achievement of Students Of The Islamic Religious Education Study Program

Although E-evaluation technology offers the potential for increased efficiency and accuracy in assessment, there are still problems related to its understanding and application among lecturers. This study aims to analyze lecturers' perceptions of the use of electronic evaluation methods in assessing students' academic achievements in the Islamic education study program at STAI Al-Kifayah Riau. This research uses a mixed method. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and interviews. In this study, quantitative and qualitative data were converged. The research findings revealed that users' perceptions of E-evaluation in the Islamic Education study program of STAI Al-Kifayah Riau showed a high level of approval. The survey showed that respondents had a positive view of the use of E-evaluation. Meanwhile, the implementation of E-evaluation in the Islamic Education study program has a moderate level. Lecturers already have expertise and understanding related to E-evaluation after attending training, but they still face difficulties in implementing it efficiently. The results of this study have implications for the need for additional training and support for lecturers to improve their competence in E-evaluation implementation. This is important to ensure more effective integration in teaching and assessment methodologies and to maximize the benefits of technology in education.

A Systematic Review on Technology Resource Management in Education

Technology plays a pivotal role in modern education, revolutionizing teaching and learning processes. Effective management of technology resources in educational settings is crucial for maximizing their potential benefits. This systematic review aims to examine the challenges, impact, and best practices associated with technology resource management in education. Hence, this systematic review researched diverse literatures concerning resource management, particularly focusing on technology resource management, utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework as its guiding methodology. These studied a selection of literatures published in English and conducted between 2020 and 2024, were sourced from Google Scholar. Out of 293 records identified from database searching, 11 articles from eight countries revealed three themes for the challenges, namely: insufficient fund, teachers adaptability skills in new technology and lack of connectivity. In terms of the impact, the analysis showed two themes for namely: improve the quality of teaching and technology advancements. Meanwhile, three themes appeared for the best practices such as routine evaluation and review, keep abreast of technological developments and flexibility and scalability of the plan. Finally, this systematic review highlights the significance of technology resource management in education and provides insights into the challenges, impact, and best practices associated with it. By synthesizing current literature, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of how educational institutions can effectively influence technology to support teaching and learning initiatives. Future research should continue to explore innovative strategies for overcoming challenges and maximizing the benefits of technology in education.

Improving Critical Thinking by Using Technology in the Learning Process

Improving Critical Thinking by Using Technology in the Learning Process

Teachers’ Experience and Perceptions of Sustainable Digitalization in School Education: An Existential Phenomenological Study of Teachers in Romania, Greece, Cyprus, Iceland, and The Netherlands

The purpose of this paper is to explore teachers’ awareness, experiences, and perceptions regarding the environmental impact of digitalization in school education across five European countries. Using an existential phenomenological approach, the study uncovers the lived experiences of 29 teachers, who participated in group semi-structured interviews. The findings highlight that teachers share a strong awareness of contemporary environmental challenges, such as climate change and pollution, and that environmental education is integrated into most school curricula, especially topics like recycling, composting, and pollution. Teachers express a genuine concern for educating students about global warming and its consequences, recognizing that today’s students will shape the future. Despite acknowledging the benefits of technology in education, teachers are not fully informed about the environmental impact of digitalization. The paper reveals teachers’ concerns about the energy consumption, carbon emissions, and electronic waste associated with digital technologies. Teachers propose strategies to address the environmental impact of digitalization, including prolonging device lifespans, responsible e-waste recycling, and promoting energy-efficient practices. They emphasize the need for proper teacher training in incorporating digitalization’s environmental impact into the curriculum. The study underscores the importance of engaging students through research activities, discussions, multimedia resources, and hands-on experiences to raise awareness about digitalization’s ecological footprint. Implications of a more informed and proactive approach to addressing the ecological footprint of digital technologies in school education are discussed.

Design and Development of a Multi-Faceted Online Campus Platform to Improve Student Engagement and Satisfaction in Higher Education

This study proposes the design and development of a “multi-faceted”, “online campus platform” that combines the benefits of technology in education and social media use. The aim is to provide a centralized location for “campus information”, services, and resources while measuring and improving student engagement through social media features with a balance between the benefits of social media and the need for privacy and security. The study examines the factors that can affect the platform, such as “adoption rate”, “user engagement”, “ease of use, privacy and security”, technical support, and integration of image-sharing. The method used is the ISO 25010 software system, which tests and evaluates the platform's functional stability, data reliability, accessibility, and validity. The study concludes that the platform is beneficial to students, providing easy access to a range of information without navigating multiple websites. The web application design is fast and accessible, and the social media features are effective in improving student engagement and satisfaction.

PEMANFAATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING

The Indonesian government has begun to issue policies for implementing the new normal in various sectors, including the education sector. This of course makes the public must be able to condition the situation with the new rules made by the government. The rapid development of the world of education cannot be separated from the use of increasingly sophisticated technology. Global demands always demand the world of education to be in line with the development of information and communication technology for the world of education, especially in the learning process. For this reason, this study aims to (1) provide alternative learning media for lecturers and students using e-learning, (2) find out the benefits of educational technology with e-learning as a learning medium in the new normal era. Keyword : e-learning media, google classroom

Does classroom technology make a difference? A random assignment study in US classrooms

In the 2006–2007 school year, a suburban school district in northwest Arkansas installed state-of-the-art Interwrite educational technology in a randomly selected number of the district's classrooms. This project was designed to explore the benefits of educational technology on student achievement and assess the changes in attitudes and perceptions of participating teachers and students. Although research is emerging about the use of interactive educational technologies at the high school and college levels, the literature is limited regarding the effectiveness of these tools with younger students. In particular, there is little work in the USA in this growing area employing rigorous evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of technology-based school interventions, particularly of interactive whiteboard programs. Thus, this randomized controlled trial of educational technology supplements this expanding literature base by providing insight into the use of interactive technology in elementary and mid...

Older adults talk technology: Technology usage and attitudes

Older adults ( n = 113) participated in focus groups discussing their use of and attitudes about technology in the context of their home, work, and healthcare. Participants reported using a wide variety of technology items, particularly in their homes. Positive attitudes (i.e., likes) outnumbered negative attitudes (i.e., dislikes), suggesting that older adults perceive the benefits of technology use to outweigh the costs of such use. Positive attitudes were most frequently related to how the technology supported activities, enhanced convenience, and contained useful features. Negative attitudes were most frequently associated with technology creating inconveniences, unhelpful features, as well as security and reliability concerns. Given that older adults reported more positive than negative attitudes about the technologies they use, these results contradict stereotypes that older adults are afraid or unwilling to use technology. These findings also highlight the importance of perceived benefits of use and ease of use for models of technology acceptance. Emphasizing the benefits of technology in education and training programs may increase future technology adoption.

Technoconstructivism for the Undergraduate Foreign Language Classroom

Abstract: Although we have entered into the 21st century, most institutions of higher learning have not yet realized a routine integration of technology into regular classroom pedagogical practices. This article highlights two of the main concerns of university‐level foreign language faculty with respect to incorporating technology into everyday classroom teaching and provides suggestions for facilitating the integration of technology into the undergraduate foreign language classroom as an integral part of the curriculum where the main focus is creating an educational environment that is conducive to student learning. A technoconstructivist approach, a blending of the pedagogical practices advocated by social constructivism with the benefits of educational technology, is recommended and demonstrated. By providing examples of effective classroom uses of technology that respect the five attributes of meaningful learning that are the hallmarks of technoconstructivist pedagogy, this article furnishes a blueprint for faculty to follow that will ensure a successful integration of technology, from the use of the scanner to incorporating material from Web sites designed by top education professionals into daily lessons in the foreign language classroom.

New Millennium Research For Educational Technology

Research to indicate unique pedagogical benefits of technology in education flourished until the mid-1980s, when criticism of the premises and methodologies of studies made educators question the usefulness of so-called “media research.” Currently, increasing costs of maintaining technology infrastructure and evidence of low use of technology by teachers has generated new urgency for research to help provide a rationale for specific uses of technology to support teaching and learning. The new National Educational Technology Plan currently under development by the US. Department of Education provides an ideal opportunity for articulating a plan for meaningful research. This article describes topics and issues on which new research should focus and offers guidelines for research methods to address previous criticisms and provide results to guide future use of technology in education.

Virtual education in universities: a technological imperative

Many educational journals have debated the issue of the “virtual university”. As technology is improving and evolving, such “virtuality” becomes a reality. The forecasts are that, in the not too distant future, it will be possible for courses to be completed solely by the use of the World Wide Web or Internet. These “virtual classrooms” will take the place of the solid buildings where students currently attend lectures, at set times in set rooms. The information will be gathered at the student's convenience and assignments will be handed in via this medium. There is potentially an advantage for everyone involved, from the reduced building resource costs to the availability of teaching support 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekWhilst many of these studies identify the benefits of technology in education there are dissenting voices from many other quarters. However there are also arguments identifying the disadvantages to the technology based delivery systems proposed. Either way, there are going to be radical changes in the methods which students will use to tackle the workload involved in studying towards a degree. This paper will explore both sides of the argument. The main contention of this paper is that technology undoubtedly will offer many benefits for the learner, however, the pitfalls need careful consideration in the design of the learning environment. This paper uses examples from educational institutions across different cultures.

The benefits of educational technology. Roshd, magazine of educational technology, by mohammad reza afzalnia. 1988, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 772–774

The benefits of educational technology. Roshd, magazine of educational technology, by mohammad reza afzalnia. 1988, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 772–774