Pub Date : 2018-07-01DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu13
Bo Tan, Bo Tan, Hongwei Wang
Learning is always a lifelong process, and this is unavoidable in today’s world. From books to the invention of computer technology, the way that we learn and share information with others has also evolved. There are many assumptions made regarding the way technology is impacting the learning capability for students. Still, information technologies have always held great promise for transforming our teaching, thinking and learning(Halverson, 2010).Though the internet allows students easier access to learning materials through their Mobile computing device, it will be useful to know how technology really helps learners enhance their learning experience, notwithstanding that the lack of technological knowledge often hinders learning via technology. Thus, this paper further seeks to determine the acceptance levels and identify key issues faced by students when learning through technological platforms. Data is collected via questionnaires administered to almost 700 students. Key findings included a drastic drop in using technology to learn when faced with National-Level examinations and the differences in the level of understanding between learning online versus conventional methods. From the results attained, recommendations are made on how SAMR can be used for technology learning to improve the effectiveness and experience of learning for students. A customised 6-stage cycle SAMR model is developed and proposed as a planning methodology for educators to use when designing a Technology Learning tool for students.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-01DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2ict1
The ICP Innovation Internship Program is an immersive innovation experience for interns. Students apply design thinking extend their discipline knowledge with hands-on experience in projects involving the Internet of Things (IoT), network technologies and data science. The Program also benefits the sponsors and supervisors, as they receive a working prototype or proof of concept, and a potential future employee. Key to the success of the Program is the selection of students suited to innovation, then preparing them for the projects with the necessary skills and resources. In this paper we present the approach taken, results achieved and lessons learned through the initial cohort of ICP interns.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-01DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu1
Ditthawat Thongsook
This research is aimed at studying English listening proficiency and factors affecting English listening skills of first year undergraduate students at That Phanom College, Nakhon Phanom University. The study focused on two parts: 1.) factor related to the students and 2.) factor related to previous management of English teaching and learning andit also focused on seven aspects:1.) students’ English knowledge and skill, 2.) students’ attitude of English learning,3.) students’ motivation of English learning, 4.) students’ personality of using English,5.) students’ opportunity of using English, 6.) teachers’ previous arrangement of English teaching and learning, and 7.) teachers’ previous teaching aspect. The subjects of this research were first year undergraduate students studying during the first semester of the academic year 2017at That Phanom College, Nakhon Phanom University. These subjects were 35 undergraduate students from two programs of study: Program of Energy Engineering and Program of Modern Trade Management. This research consists of two instruments for collecting data. The first instrument is the test of English listening based on CEFR or Common European Framework of Reference for Language and questionnaire which B1 level was used for testing English listening skill, and the second instrument is the questionnaire. Statistics used for analyzing data were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Results of the study found that the mean score of English listening skill of the student was at low level. The factors affecting English listening skill of these students were both parts of students and previous management of English teaching and learning. For some of the students, the factors which caused the students’ English listening skill were English knowledge and skill, personality of using English, and opportunity of using English. As attitude of English learning and motivation of English learning, they were not the factors affecting these students’ English listening skill. In part of previous management of English teaching and learning, the factors caused the students’ English listening skill were both previous learning and teaching management and previous teaching technique.
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Pub Date : 2018-07-01DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu4
{"title":"DYSFUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: NOTES FROM THE “DARK” SIDE","authors":"","doi":"10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":371493,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123567017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-07-01DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu10
Ruzana Tukimin
In line with the vast development of information and communication technology (ICT) and the aim to increase access to education, many nations have introduced teaching and learning that are supplemented with a cloud-based virtual learning environment (VLE). This study is designed to examine the extent of VLE utilisation in Malaysian post-primary national schools. Despite profuse amount of VLE-related programmes, the Mala ysian government’s national audit findings reported low usage of the VLE. While previous studies have investigated reasons for the underutilisation, focus on gaining a complete understanding behind teachers’ utilisation of VLE and its impact on teachers’ p rofessional practice is still limited. This research is based on a multiple-case study design, utilising interviews, classroom observations and a survey in an attempt to get a complete understanding of the topic regarding teachers’ utilisation of VLE. This study explores the relationships between continuing professional development (CPD) sessions and teacher change as well as teachers’ belief. Findings from this study is aimed at providing rich data that enables in-depth understanding of the topic, and that which contributes to valuable recommendations that may be used specifically to improve VLE utilisation in Malaysian post-primary national schools. The findings will also provide important reference for the general academic society regarding a case study research focusing on the utilisation and impact of VLE, especially on a nationwide implementation.
{"title":"UNDERSTANDING TEACHERS’ UTILISATION AND IMPACT OF A VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A MULTIPLE-CASE STUDY IN POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MALAYSIA","authors":"Ruzana Tukimin","doi":"10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu10","url":null,"abstract":"In line with the vast development of information and communication technology (ICT) and the aim to increase access to education, many nations have introduced teaching and learning that are supplemented with a cloud-based virtual learning environment (VLE). This study is designed to examine the extent of VLE utilisation in Malaysian post-primary national schools. Despite profuse amount of VLE-related programmes, the Mala ysian government’s national audit findings reported low usage of the VLE. While previous studies have investigated reasons for the underutilisation, focus on gaining a complete understanding behind teachers’ utilisation of VLE and its impact on teachers’ p rofessional practice is still limited. This research is based on a multiple-case study design, utilising interviews, classroom observations and a survey in an attempt to get a complete understanding of the topic regarding teachers’ utilisation of VLE. This study explores the relationships between continuing professional development (CPD) sessions and teacher change as well as teachers’ belief. Findings from this study is aimed at providing rich data that enables in-depth understanding of the topic, and that which contributes to valuable recommendations that may be used specifically to improve VLE utilisation in Malaysian post-primary national schools. The findings will also provide important reference for the general academic society regarding a case study research focusing on the utilisation and impact of VLE, especially on a nationwide implementation.","PeriodicalId":371493,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125763251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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