Exploring the role of a microlearning instructional approach in an introductory database programming course: an exploratory case study

IF 4.5 2区 教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Journal of Computing in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI:10.1007/s12528-024-09408-2
Rajagopal Sankaranarayanan, Mohan Yang, Kyungbin Kwon
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The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of the microlearning instructional approach in an online introductory database programming classroom. The ultimate goal of this study is to inform educators and instructional designers on the design and development of microlearning content that maximizes student learning. Grounded within the frameworks of cognitive theories of learning—Cognitive load theory, Cognitive theory of multimedia learning, and Cognitive, affective theory of learning with media, this exploratory case study collected student assessment data from ten-course topic quizzes and exam scores in midterm and final exams. Additionally, the students' and the course instructor's perceptions while experiencing the microlearning instructional approach were collected and analyzed. As a result, the students scored significantly higher in the course topic quizzes under microlearning instruction compared to the video lectures condition. The students experienced less cognitive load and were more motivated and engaged throughout the learning process under the microlearning instruction. The students also reported some challenges of microlearning instruction, including missing social aspects of learning, fragmented learning for some complex topics, and Canvas LMS platform issues. Overall, this inquiry suggests the potential of microlearning as an instructional approach for introductory programming concepts. Some key implications of the findings are also addressed.

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探索微课教学法在数据库编程入门课程中的作用:一项探索性案例研究
本研究的目的是探索微课教学法在在线数据库编程入门课堂中的影响。本研究的最终目的是为教育工作者和教学设计者提供信息,帮助他们设计和开发能最大限度提高学生学习效果的微课内容。本探索性案例研究以学习认知理论--认知负荷理论、多媒体学习认知理论和媒体学习认知、情感理论--为基础,从十门课程的题目测验和期中、期末考试成绩中收集学生评估数据。此外,还收集并分析了学生和任课教师在体验微课教学方法时的感受。结果显示,在微课教学条件下,学生的课程题目测验得分明显高于视频授课条件。在微课教学中,学生的认知负荷较小,学习动机更强,整个学习过程更投入。学生们也报告了微课教学的一些挑战,包括学习中社交方面的缺失、一些复杂主题的碎片化学习以及 Canvas LMS 平台问题。总之,本次调查表明,微课作为编程入门概念的一种教学方法具有潜力。此外,还探讨了研究结果的一些重要意义。
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Journal of Computing in Higher Education
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期刊介绍: Journal of Computing in Higher Education (JCHE) contributes to our understanding of the design, development, and implementation of instructional processes and technologies in higher education. JCHE publishes original research, literature reviews, implementation and evaluation studies, and theoretical, conceptual, and policy papers that provide perspectives on instructional technology’s role in improving access, affordability, and outcomes of postsecondary education.  Priority is given to well-documented original papers that demonstrate a strong grounding in learning theory and/or rigorous educational research design.
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