Use Of Digital Learning Resources Research Articles

Teacher profiles concerning upper secondary school teachers' views on and use of digital learning resources for teaching – a cluster analysis

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to characterize upper secondary school teachers’ views on and use of digital learning resources (DLR) for teaching and explore whether there are differences between teachers’ profiles in relation to demographic aspects. The data was collected through an online survey from a sample of 243 teachers from 23 upper secondary schools in Sweden. The survey included questions on why and how teachers used DLR for teaching. The data was analysed using exploratory factor, cluster, and post hoc analyses. Five different teacher profiles were identified: high, high general, medium, medium general, and low DLR capacity. These profiles differed significantly concerning self-reported skills, use, and purposes of DLR. Moreover, the five profiles also differ significantly on demographic factors such as teacher degree. These findings have important implications for the design of in-service teacher training and pre-service teacher education programs concerning teachers’ skills, didactic purposes, and use of DLR.

Psychometric Properties of an Instrument to Evaluate Students’ Perception of Learning Objects in Statistics

Digital Learning Resources (DLRs) have the function of facilitating learning; however, the evaluation regarding their functionality is limited since there are few tools for this purpose. Of these, the instrument that stands out is “Perception of the use of Digital Learning Resources in Statistics” (IPDLR-S), which allows for evaluating the perception of undergraduate university students about the functionality of the LDRs. With the objective of providing a tool with scientific quality, the IPDLR-S instrument underwent to an analysis of construct validity and reliability. The instrument was applied to 1,148 university students, the construct validity analysis was performed using an exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analysis, and the reliability was determined by ordinal Cronbach’s alpha. According to the EFA, it was found that all the items are represented in the factorial model; however, differences were found for the theoretical model since a fourth dimension emerges (Cooperative Learning). On the other hand, using the CFA, the resulting factorial model showed a good fit (GFI = 0.999, RMSEA = 0.064, CFI = 0.999, and TLI = 0.999). Overall reliability, as well as by factor showed an optimal value (ordinal Cronbach’s alpha > .98). The IPDLR-S instrument has adequate psychometric properties.

Digital Literature Understanding of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Pontianak, West Kalimantan

The purpose of this research was to obtain information about Understanding Digital Literature Early Childhood Education (PAUD) Teachers in Pontianak in the class base, school culture base, and community base they have. This research approach is descriptive qualitative. Sources of data are PAUD teachers in Pontianak spread over 6 sub-districts with 30 institutions, and 90 teachers. Data collection with observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data collection tools in the form of observation guides, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis by collecting, reducing, presenting, and drawing conclusions. The results concluded that the digital literacy of PAUD teachers in Pontianak in general was still lacking. This is due to: 1) class base: The number of digital literacy trainings attended by teachers is still very low, the intensity of the application of digital literacy in learning activities is still lacking and driven by Covid-19, the level of understanding of teachers is still low; 2) the basis of school culture: the number and variety of reading materials and digital-based teaching aids is still lacking, the frequency of use of digital learning resources is still lacking, the number of presentations of school information using digital media is less, policies regarding digital literacy is not optimal; 3) basic community: community support in the form of providing digital literacy facilities and infrastructure in schools. The level of involvement of parents, the community, and schools in the development of digital literacy is sufficient through the school's social community.

Examining the factors affecting teachers’ use of digital learning resources with UTAUT2

Digital learning resources include various tools and applications that effectively plan and evaluate instructions, increase student learning, and make the teaching process more efficient. Although digital learning resources are compatible with Generation Z students’ learning paths and are used to make the teaching planning, implementation, and evaluation process more practical, teachers do not frequently use them. This study aimsto determine the predictive powers of variables within the framework of the UTAUT2 model for teachers’ intention to use and their use behavior of Digital Teaching Resources. In line with the research purpose, data from 355 teachers working at different education levels were collected through the UTAUT2 scale. In the UTAUT2 model, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Hedonic Motivation, Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Price Value, and Habit are exogenous variables. Furthermore, Use Behavioris endogenous and Behavioral Intention is the mediator variable. Path analysis was used for determining the predictive level of the exogenous variables and the mediating variable. According to the results, teachers’ Intention to Use digital learning materials is predicted by Hedonic Motivation, Performance Expectancy, and Habit. Similarly, the Use Behavior is predicted by Behavioral Intention and Habit. Extrinsic variables directly explain 81% of the variance in Behavioral Intention, while exogenous variables and Behavioral Intention directly or indirectly explain 67% of the variance in Use Behavior.

The Role of Visual Representations in Geometry Learning

<p style="text-align: justify;">Visual representations and the process of visualisation have an important role in geometry learning. The optimal use of visual representations in complex multimedia environments has been an important research topic since the end of the last century. For the purpose of the study presented in this paper, we designed a model of learning geometry with the use of digital learning resources like dynamic geometry programmes and applets, which foster visualisation. Students explore geometric concepts through the manipulation of interactive virtual representations. This study aims to explore whether learning of geometry with digital resources is reflected in higher student achievements in solving geometric problems. This study also aims to explore the role of graphical representations (GRs) in solving geometric problems. The results of the survey show a positive impact of the model of teaching on student achievement. In the post-test, students in the experimental group (EG) performed significantly better than students in the control group (CG) in the overall number of points, in solving tasks without GR, in calculating the area and the perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals than the CG students, in all cases with small size effect. The authors therefore argue for the use of digital technologies and resources in geometry learning, because interactive manipulatives support the transition between representations at the concrete, pictorial and symbolic (abstract) levels and are therefore important for understanding mathematical concepts, as well as for exploring relationships, making precise graphical representations (GRs), formulating and proving assumptions, and applying different problem-solving strategies.</p>

Meta-analysis of factors affecting the use of digital learning resources

ABSTRACT The research on the influencing factors of the use of digital learning resources is the focus of this field. Although a large number of empirical studies involve the discussion of influencing factors, the conclusions of different studies are also different. Through meta-analysis, taking 146 effect values and 9996 independent research objects in 19 works of literature as samples, this study analyzes the effective influencing factors of digital learning resource use, and compares the differences of the influencing effects of each factor on use behavior and use intention. The study found that Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Content Quality, Subjective Norm, and Self-Efficacy is the common effective influencing factors of use behavior and use intention, and the influence effect of each factor on use intention is significantly greater than that of use behavior. The research results of this study further develop the understanding of the influencing factors of the Technology Acceptance Model and propose to deepen the research on irrational factors to the academic community. It is also hoped that the disclosure of the above influencing effects in this study can provide support for the builders of digital learning resources.

Learning to think critically about health using digital technology in Ugandan lower secondary schools: A contextual analysis.

The world is awash with claims about the effects of health interventions. Many of these claims are untrustworthy because the bases are unreliable. Acting on unreliable claims can lead to waste of resources and poor health outcomes. Yet, most people lack the necessary skills to appraise the reliability of health claims. The Informed Health Choices (IHC) project aims to equip young people in Ugandan lower secondary schools with skills to think critically about health claims and to make good health choices by developing and evaluating digital learning resources. To ensure that we create resources that are suitable for use in Uganda's secondary schools and can be scaled up if found effective, we conducted a context analysis. We aimed to better understand opportunities and barriers related to demand for the resources, how the learning content overlaps with existing curriculum and conditions in secondary schools for accessing and using digital resources, in order to inform resource development. We used a mixed methods approach and collected both qualitative and quantitative data. We conducted document analyses, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, school visits, and a telephone survey regarding information communication and technology (ICT). We used a nominal group technique to obtain consensus on the appropriate number and length of IHC lessons that should be planned in a school term. We developed and used a framework from the objectives to code the transcripts and generated summaries of query reports in Atlas.ti version 7. Critical thinking is a key competency in the lower secondary school curriculum. However, the curriculum does not explicitly make provision to teach critical thinking about health, despite a need acknowledged by curriculum developers, teachers and students. Exam oriented teaching and a lack of learning resources are additional important barriers to teaching critical thinking about health. School closures and the subsequent introduction of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated teachers' use of digital equipment and learning resources for teaching. Although the government is committed to improving access to ICT in schools and teachers are open to using ICT, access to digital equipment, unreliable power and internet connections remain important hinderances to use of digital learning resources. There is a recognized need for learning resources to teach critical thinking about health in Ugandan lower secondary schools. Digital learning resources should be designed to be usable even in schools with limited access and equipment. Teacher training on use of ICT for teaching is needed.

Projektaktivitet som kompetenceudvikling

Institutions of higher education have strategies on digitization and the use of digital learning resources for their teaching in place. One initiative from the university libraries aiming to operationalize such strategies is a three-year Nordplus project that was completed in the autumn of 2019. The libraries at Aarhus University, Lund University and the University of Bergen have worked together on the development of e-learning objects, and their implementation and evaluation. The aim of the project was to develop the library's teaching of information literacy in a co-creation between libraries, the academic community and students. 
 This article will shed light on the prerequisites that must be met for competency development among participants in a project to take place. We present relevant research and literature, and take a closer look at the project's activities and processes. In the analysis we discuss our experiences in relation to the literature presented, and we conclude, among other things, that participating in a project is engaging and enhances quality in learning processes. We also believe that collaboration in a wider academic network for educational librarians in the future will contribute to a stronger and clearer position as an educational actor for Nordic libraries in higher education.

Analisis Penggunaan Media Sosial Dan Sumber Belajar Digital Dalam Pembelajaran Bagi Siswa Digital Native Di SMAN 2 Painan

The purpose of this study is to find the effect of the use of social media and digital learning resources fordigital native in learning. Type of this research is associative descriptive. Descriptive research is research that describes or explains something of the relationships and influences between variables as they are. While associative research is research looking for relationships between a variable with other variables. The population of this study was Class XI IPS 1, XI IPS 2 and XI IPS 3 in SMAN 2 Painan. The sample used in this study was obtained by total sampling of 97 people. Based on the results of research and discussion on the use of social media it can be concluded that the use of social media by digital native students at SMAN 2 Painan can be classified as quite high. And the use of digital learning resources by native digital students can be classified as quite high. This means that digital learning resources have a positive impact if used continuously in learning. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um014v13i12020p001

Students’ use of digital learning resources: diversity, motivations and challenges

Purpose With the advent of ICTs, a large percentage of university students are shifting their interest and focus on digital learning resources from print ones. This study aims to examine the diversity, motivations and challenges students face in using these learning resources at Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach The researchers used elements of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches in a complementary fashion. The study draws upon cross-section survey data collected from students (n = 90) alongside follow-up key informants semi-structured interviews with library and academic staff (n = 10). Findings The study’s findings signify that internet resources are significantly deployed by students than other resources such as CD-ROM, e-books, journals, slides and audio clips. The findings further inform that the wide range of these resources and 24/7 convenient access are important motivating factors for their usage. On the other hand, the cost of internet services, limited searching competencies and limited subscribed databases inhibit effective and efficient usage of these by students at TEKU. Originality/value The present study clearly discloses students’ motivations for accessing and using digital learning resources.

АСПЕКТИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ФІНЛЯНДІЇ: ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ

У статті на основі аналізу особливостей фінської системи педагогічної освіти визначено, що підготовку учителів у Фінляндії характеризують: варіативність змісту освіти, гнучкість структури й технологій навчання, наявність у студента можливості проектування адекватного його інтересам і потребам індивідуального освітнього маршруту. Основою підготовки майбутнього учителя фінської початкової школи у виконанні професійних обов’язків вважається компетентнісний підхід як ефективна освітня парадигма. Серед професійних компетентностей (предметна компетентність, дослідницька компетентність, курікулярна компетентність, компетентність безперервного навчання, емоційна компетентність, соціальна компетентність, комунікативна компетентність, інформаційно-комунікаційна компетентність, інтелектуальна компетентність, ситуативна компетентність, часова компетентність) особливе місце відведено інформаційно-комунікаційній компетентності (Information and Communication Technologies – ICT Competence), яка є сукупністю знань та вмінь, що формуються в процесі навчання та самонавчання в галузі інформаційних технологій (ІТ), а також здатність до виконання педагогічної діяльності за допомогою ІТ.
 З’ясовано, що освітня програма підготовки вчителів початкової школи включає освоєння модулю за вибором «Інформаційні та комунікаційні технології» обсягом 4 кредити на рівні бакалавра та вивчення навчальної дисципліни «Інформаційні комунікаційні технології в керівництві та консультуванні» обсягом 5 кредитів на рівні магістра.
 В університетах Фінляндії з метою формування інформаційно-комунікаційної компетентності майбутніх вчителів початкової школи застосовують різноманітні підходи: використання цифрових навчальних ресурсів (Digital Learning Resources), відкрите та дистанційне навчання (Open and Distance Learning), систему управління навчанням (Learning Management Systems).
 Доведено, що вивчення досвіду підготовки учителів початкової школи у Фінляндії відкриває нові можливості для удосконалення системи педагогічної освіти в Україні в умовах її адаптації до вимог загальноєвропейського освітнього простору.

Medical student use of digital learning resources

University students expect to use technology as part of their studies, yet health professional teachers can struggle with the change in student learning habits fuelled by technology. Our research aimed to document the learning habits of contemporary medical students during a clinical rotation by exploring the use of locally and externally developed digital and print self-directed learning resources, and study groups. We investigated the learning habits of final-stage medical students during their clinical paediatric rotation using mixed methods, involving learning analytics and a student questionnaire. Learning analytics tracked aggregate student usage statistics of locally produced e-learning resources on two learning management systems and mobile learning resources. The questionnaire recorded student-reported use of digital and print learning resources and study groups. The students made extensive use of digital self-directed learning resources, especially in the 2weeks before the examination, which peaked the day before the written examination. All students used locally produced digital formative assessment, and most (74/98; 76%) also used digital resources developed by other institutions. Most reported finding locally produced e-learning resources beneficial for learning. In terms of traditional forms of self-directed learning, one-third (28/94; 30%) indicated that they never read the course textbook, and few students used face-to-face 39/98 (40%) or online 6/98 (6%) study groups. Learning analytics and student questionnaire data confirmed the extensive use of digital resources for self-directed learning. Through clarification of learning habits and experiences, we think teachers can help students to optimise effective learning strategies; however, the impact of contemporary learning habits on learning efficacy requires further evaluation. Health professional teachers can struggle with the change instudent learning habits fuelled by technology.

Development of a Tool for Quality Assessment of Digital Learning Resources

ABSTRACT Today, the use of computers in education is booming and the use of digital learning resources and educational websites invite educators and computer scientists to reflect more on the design of such tools. In fact, this paper outlines a number of criteria and recommendations that can guide and direct any teaching tool design be it campus-based or online (e-learning). This work is at the heart of this issue. It suggests examining academic, pedagogical, didactic and technological criteria to conduct this study which aims to develop an assessment and analysis grid of the quality of educational programs and applications. The approach adopted consists in addressing the specific and relevant factors of each assessment criterion. Then, the article explain the detailed structure of the grid. Finally, on the basis of the description given, all data are collected in the evaluation grid and its methods of use are discussed.. General Term Technology, applications, programs, website, quality, evaluation.

Health Professional Learner Attitudes and Use of Digital Learning Resources

BackgroundWeb-based digital repositories allow educational resources to be accessed efficiently and conveniently from diverse geographic locations, hold a variety of resource formats, enable interactive learning, and facilitate targeted access for the user. Unlike some other learning management systems (LMS), resources can be retrieved through search engines and meta-tagged labels, and content can be streamed, which is particularly useful for multimedia resources.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine usage and user experiences of an online learning repository (Physeek) in a population of physiotherapy students. The secondary aim of this project was to examine how students prefer to access resources and which resources they find most helpful.MethodsThe following data were examined using an audit of the repository server: (1) number of online resources accessed per day in 2010, (2) number of each type of resource accessed, (3) number of resources accessed during business hours (9 am to 5 pm) and outside business hours (years 1-4), (4) session length of each log-on (years 1-4), and (5) video quality (bit rate) of each video accessed. An online questionnaire and 3 focus groups assessed student feedback and self-reported experiences of Physeek.ResultsStudents preferred the support provided by Physeek to other sources of educational material primarily because of its efficiency. Peak usage commonly occurred at times of increased academic need (ie, examination times). Students perceived online repositories as a potential tool to support lifelong learning and health care delivery.ConclusionsThe results of this study indicate that today’s health professional students welcome the benefits of online learning resources because of their convenience and usability. This represents a transition away from traditional learning styles and toward technological learning support and may indicate a growing link between social immersions in Internet-based connections and learning styles. The true potential for Web-based resources to support student learning is as yet unknown.

The patterns of social interaction influencing pupils´ work at computers An empirical study within a Learning Design Sequence

This paper considers how computerized work is organized in a class for younger pupils in a compulsory school and how patterns of interaction and use of digital learning resources influence the pupils’ work at computers within a Learning Design Sequence (LDS). Data come from a case study, which is a part of a wider research project, “Digital media and learning design sequences in Swedish schools – user perspective”. The case study is in the research field of information and communication technology (ICT) and the theoretical framework is based on socio-semiotic and socio-cultural perspectives. The methodological approach is user-oriented and the methods I employ refer to field observation and observation of video recordings. Learning Design Sequence is an analytical model, which is constructed by the research project and the data in the case study derives from the phase of “transforming and forming” within LDS. The result shows that processes of organization, patterns of interaction and affordances of the digital learning resources provide essential semiotic resources that mediate and constrain the pupils’ work at the computers.